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What I did to my YJ today

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So after my long list of things to do for my jeep, I finally got the sway bar disconnects installed. I haven't tested them but I have noticed the appearance to be much different. For some odd reason I feel like I can take on the world. I am stock, though I run on 31" tires so it makes me wonder. hmmm.... Anywho...I will be trying to find the bushings for the JKs telescopic tracbar I've acquired to install in the next few days. I have pictures just need to extract them from my phone.

Info on the dicos, it was a pain in the behind to remove them!! That's all I can say about that. Installation was a cinch and I cannot wait to go "flexing" soon.

As I mentioned before I have cleaned the carb and valve cover, they were covered in heavy grease and grime and oil and dirt and basically everything under the sun. I'll post pics tomorrow. I'm getting summoned by the woman to come to bed. It's 0230am. hmmm.... ;-)

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#8,356 ·
My bestop front seats didn't match the tan rear seat. So I picked up some vinyl prep and cleaned it and then VHT vinyl dye and went to town. I think it looks much better. We will see how long it lasts
 

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A nice alternative to welding the Pulse Air bung (JB Weld + copper fitting didn't work) is to use screw in a pipe plug.

Apparently the bung is threaded and a 3/8 steel pipe plug works nicely if you can get the threads clean. I used a bolt to help clear the threads.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3830/9642393260_743d5c442b.jpg
 
#8,363 ·
Wadded the exhaust pipe!

Last night the starter went out while up on the mountain, had to pop start it in reverse and only had about 20' to do it because of the trail and the tree's were so tight, successful! got home ok. today I had to beat the crap out of the old starter, thusly loosing the 40 dollar core charge, those friggin star bolts suck, replaced with some grade 5, went out tonight after going to the local flat track races and had to reverse out of a rough spot and folded the exhaust pipe in the rear area by the tank. lots a fun.. It will be fixed before the next race day.
 
#8,367 ·
Did a oil and filter change with quaker state defy oil. Replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, and the 02 sensor. Maybe my mileage will increase this week. Either way seems to run smoother.
 
#8,371 ·
Did the plasti dip to my flares about a month ago so far it's holding up nicely.
 
#8,372 ·
I have to ask... What do you mean by plastidip on your flares, or any other body parts for that matter.
I know you can't be talking about the stuff in the little can that you dip tool handles in. Tough to dip a Jeep part in that small hole...
 
#8,376 ·
Jbc are you in Georgia seen one painted like this about a week ago. Or at least it was close it was the jurassic park theme also.
 
#8,380 ·
Finished PALS/MOLLE webbing for doors, rear panels, tailgate and overhead. Installed rifle mount, rifle mag pouches, pistol mag pouches, admin pouch, hydration bladder, dump pouches, and large GP pouch.
And of course, the required sticker to make it all Tacticool...
You got pics of all the additions. Sounds tactical for sure.
 
#8,381 ·
Plastidip is the rubber on the handles of some tools. They make it in a jar that you can dip things in, or in a spray can. It makes a rubber coating over what you put it on. That can be pealed off if you don't like it. Truck bed liner is a much harder surface. Can't be pealed off. But also much stronger.
 
#8,384 ·
Looks good Carl.

Juan the 8274 is a good winch had one on my 93 never let me down.

Guess it's more for the yj instead of to it but.
Picked up a brand new 48" Hi-lift red jack yesterday with the off road base plate for $55.
 
#8,386 ·
Got a lot of work and or upgrades done to my jeep. Just installed a new 2 row aluminum radiator with a procomp 2700 cfm electric fan. For that I made a custom fan shroud and I must say it turned out nice. In addition I upgraded my power steering gear box to 99 dodge durango gear box. Had to get new lines but it worked out great. Lastly i changed my air intake, moved it, and used a K&N cone air filter. Cant wait to wheel my jeep again. Was down for several months.
 
#8,388 ·
Tonight I put on a new serpentine belt. Over the last few weekends I've changed oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, fuel filter, used sea foam, fixed the coolant temp sending unit, replaced hard brake lines, installed a trailer wiring harness, and repaired the third brake light assembly. It's running awesome now! :bop: I will soon be changing the fluids in the transmission, differentials, and transfer case.
 
#8,393 ·
Put Xenon 4" flat tj sized flares on my Sahara!

Took some massaging and pounding but now it looks like I'm gonna need new tires soon!!

Running 3" of lift on 31x10.5 duatracs for reference.

Before:

After!!
Wow, huge clearance difference, especially on the rear tires
 
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