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What I did to my TJ today

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Today I attempted to install my skyjacker 2" bb. 3 of the 4 upper shock bolts from the rear snapped off. Now I'm gonna have to drive it with no rear shocks to the local dealership on Tuesday so they could drill out the bolts. Of course nothing goes as planned:atomic: What normally would have taken 2-3 hours will take days. Also, the front lower shock bolts are being a PITA. I guess this is what happens when you have an older jeep. Rust is the biggest enemy.
 
#26,027 ·
Drove the LJ 1700+ miles, round trip, in two days to pickup my son from Marine boot camp. I set the cruise control on 75 and had no issues at all.
 
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I changed out the diff oil in both the rear Ford 8.8 and the front HP Dana 30. I also installed my new Poison Spyder Bomb shell diff cover on the front one.
 
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Put in a SYE kit, new rear drive shaft, adjustable rear-upper arms. Biggest pain came when I realized that the bolts for the new rear shaft were not included, could not find them at the local parts stores either. ??? Ended up pulling the front shaft back off and using those bolts. Good thing in the end as I found that the front U-joint was just about to self destruct. 2x4 for a few days now until I get the parts....
 
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Ordered my Barricade Trail Force HD bumper today.... Now see how far back the back order goes.

Thanks to Ryan @ Extremeterrain for the ordering code. Well worth ping him before you order...
 
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Got a new trunk

Drove 30 mins up the road to meet the Craigslist seller of my new Jeep OEM trunk. If the back is locked you cant open it and theres 4 holes for permanent mounting also.
Bumper Automotive exterior Grass Auto part


Bumper Auto part Automotive exterior


Electronics Audio equipment Technology Electronic device Loudspeaker


For the 5 Jeepers who called after me, NAA NAA NAA NA NAAA NAA.
Cost $50.00, only other one I saw like it was aftermarket, looked as if it had been used for a tire ramp for 10 years and cost twice as much.
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