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What I did to my TJ today

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Took out the Hide-a -trunk (annoyence detailed later).
Rolled up the back seat.
Layed Down a tarp.
Hauled wood cut from the electric company from the power lines to where my parents can use it in their fireplace. A Utility Vehicle!
Pulled out the tarp and you would never know that space wasn't used for suitcases.
Only loving my JEEP more and more and more and more.
 
#2,502 ·
AlanRose1 said:
Dude! thats like the shitties thing about full doors. you cant get a comfy spot for your arm to save your life. and now look at you.... man .. cruisin comfy. makes me miss my half doors. Anybody want to sell me some???
Dude it's freaking miracle. I love it. My leg rubs on it a little because I'm 6'1" and don't fit a jeep but it I quickly got over it. I love them and it's only been a day.
 
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G2 Dana 44 35 Spline Chromoly shafts ARB air locker install










Here is a few pictures of my axle install. I'd like to say anyone thinking of going this route, it should be very easy and require few tools you should be able to do it in your driveway if you have a near stock Jeep or a Jeep that still has a 4 link set up in the rear. It was not so simple for me. I had to cut off the shock mounts off the old axle and the ones off the new axle weld the old mounts on to the new axle. I had to because the Fabtech lift I have has relocated 1/4 steel mounts for the rear shocks. If I were thinking I could have ordered the new axle with out the mounts.:banghead:

Then I found my vent tube fitting broken and it holds down the brake lines. Oh and they dont have any in the state of Florida awesome!

Then when I go to put my new axle truss on I had to buy from Fabtech to make the 44 work with my suspension I find that where the air line for the air locker comes out of the housing it is right in line with the truss, totally in the way. So I had to cut, grind, weld, drill, and paint the truss to make it work. It came out great though looks like it was made for it now.

I also had to reset my pinion angle. Maybe its just me happy to have it in there but I think it drives better than it ever did.
 
#2,509 ·
G2 Dana 44 35 Spline Chromoly shafts ARB air locker install










Here is a few pictures of my axle install. I'd like to say anyone thinking of going this route, it should be very easy and require few tools you should be able to do it in your driveway if you have a near stock Jeep or a Jeep that still has a 4 link set up in the rear. It was not so simple for me. I had to cut off the shock mounts off the old axle and the ones off the new axle weld the old mounts on to the new axle. I had to because the Fabtech lift I have has relocated 1/4 steel mounts for the rear shocks. If I were thinking I could have ordered the new axle with out the mounts.:banghead:

Then I found my vent tube fitting broken and it holds down the brake lines. Oh and they dont have any in the state of Florida awesome!

Then when I go to put my new axle truss on I had to buy from Fabtech to make the 44 work with my suspension I find that where the air line for the air locker comes out of the housing it is right in line with the truss, totally in the way. So I had to cut, grind, weld, drill, and paint the truss to make it work. It came out great though looks like it was made for it now.

I also had to reset my pinion angle. Maybe its just me happy to have it in there but I think it drives better than it ever did.
what lift are you running currently?
 
#2,513 ·
NYRUBI2004 said:
Installed my smittybilt rear bumper today. Now I am going to install the tire carrier. If everything goes right, maybe some driving lights.
Pics ?
 
#2,516 ·
So today I put in the Ipod interface cable on my factory radio from USA Spec and it went in and worked without a problem. Figured I'd keep the stock look because of the area I have to park in at work. Definately recommend this if you want to go that route. When I took it apart I noticed this wire(in the second pic) under the dash panel. Any idea what its for? Just wondering, I know I'm not missing anything but maybe its worth adding to.

Where did you get this??
 
#2,517 ·
I got real tired real quick of my bikini top flapping like a drum roll at highway speeds, so I made my own Top Prop. I can't take the credit, I saw this idea on another forum.

Rather than pay $40 to buy the only one on the market, I spent $12.70 on PVC at Home Depot.

2 X 2" tee fittings
2 X 2" to 3/4" reducer fittings
2 X 3/4" male adapters
1 X 3/4" PVC pipe, 10' length



I cut the tee fittings in half to allow them to "clamp" on to the roll bar. The i filed the edges smooth so they wouldn't cut into the roll bar cover. I put the 2 tee fittings on the roll bar, one on each side, and measured the distance between the drivers side fitting and the passenger side fitting. Then it was a little trial and error to cut the PVC pipe to the right length. The first attempt was too short, not enough pressure on the bikini top. The second piece was too long, couldn't get it in place. But after trimming it down to 39 1/2 inches, I think I found the sweet spot.

When installing it, I had to put the passenger side as far rearward as possible, and the drivers side as far forward as necessary. Then while pressing the center pipe upwards, I slid the fittings into place until the bar was parallel with the windshield and the crossbar. I guess I'll find out tonight on my drive into work if it works. If it does, I'm going to hit it with a couple coats of black Krylon.

Here it is installed.



 
#2,518 ·
Powertrip said:
I got real tired real quick of my bikini top flapping like a drum roll at highway speeds, so I made my own Top Prop. I can't take the credit, I saw this idea on another forum.

Rather than pay $40 to buy the only one on the market, I spent $12.70 on PVC at Home Depot.

2 X 2" tee fittings
2 X 2" to 3/4" reducer fittings
2 X 3/4" male adapters
1 X 3/4" PVC pipe, 10' length

I cut the tee fittings in half to allow them to "clamp" on to the roll bar. The i filed the edges smooth so they wouldn't cut into the roll bar cover. I put the 2 tee fittings on the roll bar, one on each side, and measured the distance between the drivers side fitting and the passenger side fitting. Then it was a little trial and error to cut the PVC pipe to the right length. The first attempt was too short, not enough pressure on the bikini top. The second piece was too long, couldn't get it in place. But after trimming it down to 39 1/2 inches, I think I found the sweet spot.

When installing it, I had to put the passenger side as far rearward as possible, and the drivers side as far forward as necessary. Then while pressing the center pipe upwards, I slid the fittings into place until the bar was parallel with the windshield and the crossbar. I guess I'll find out tonight on my drive into work if it works. If it does, I'm going to hit it with a couple coats of black Krylon.

Here it is installed.
I like that!
 
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