I'm soon to be starting the build of my 2003 TJ. I picked it up a few weeks ago. It has 148,000 miles on the 4.0L with an automatic trans.
Here is what I have for it or is ordered for it so far...
Front & rear G2 Dana 44's with ARB lockers and 5.13 gears in them.
Metalcloak full set of Duroflex adjustable control arms.
Metalcloak front and rear track bars.
JKS disco's
Five 35x12.50-15 Goodyear MTR's on M/T 15x8 Classic III black rims.
Warn 9.5cti winch.
Poison Spyder BFH with Brawler bar, shackle tabs and winch plate.
Rancho RS9000XL shocks
Zone 4" springs
RR SYE
There is still a lot of other parts I'm going to need but these will get me started. I'm not sure how fast I'll be able to do all this. I do work a full time job and will be doing the work on the Jeep alone. I will get my son to come over to help me get the rears out and the new ones in. I'll try to post pics on my progress as I get started.
Got some paint on the bumper today. Looks like my G2 rears will be here at the end of the month. Winch should be here on Monday.
I'm trying to make some room. I had a co-worker come and look at my Harley today. He might be buying it. I also had a guy look at my Nova today too. If the Nova sells I'll be ordering MC fenders and rockers the same day. LOL If the Nova and Harley sell I might end up keeping my 97 TJ.
Got some paint on the bumper today. Looks like my G2 rears will be here at the end of the month. Winch should be here on Monday.
I'm trying to make some room. I had a co-worker come and look at my Harley today. He might be buying it. I also had a guy look at my Nova today too. If the Nova sells I'll be ordering MC fenders and rockers the same day. LOL If the Nova and Harley sell I might end up keeping my 97 TJ.
Hey I'm in NE Philadelphia also, and I also have a Silver Jeep. Maybe we can get together some time. I can help install some stuff if you need a hand. PM and I can send you my cell
The Dana 44's are still not here yet. The wheels and tires came last week. My Anti-rock sway bar came so I wont be using the JKS disco's. I got a M.O.R.E. steering box brace. I got a set of backing plates and all the brake hardware w/e-brake cables for the rear Dana 44 when it shows up. I got a JKS 1" motor lift and a JKS 1.25" body lift. I ordered a Novak transfer case shifter cable setup.
So in short...The parts are piling up and nothing is on the Jeep yet.
Hey if you need a hand let me know. If I am free I could help. Not that much of a mechanic but a very fast learner and will love to help. Still have my #?
Metal Cloak has a free shipping sale this weekend so I ordered their arched front fenders with 6" flare, rocker rails, rear 6" flares and extended corner guards. I ordered them all in black powder coat. With the free shipping it saved me about $400.
The axles showed up last Friday.
I ordered front and rear Metal Cloak 3.5" springs but they are going to be shipping them with the fenders and armor.
I ordered a Vanco 15" big brake kit. Don't know when it will get here.
I ordered an Optima yellow top battery.
Going to be starting work on the Jeep real soon. I've been busy at work and was away from home for a few weeks. I was working the week before the holiday to get my green 97 TJ finished. It took 3 days to get it done and here is how it turned out...
Yeah I took advantage of that also. Thats when I purchased my springs, disconnects, and rear sway bar links completing my suspension. I might go with the ZJ conversion for my steering. Also, I want to get Poison Spyder diff covers.
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