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My 2003 Silver Wrangler X auto build.

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#1 ·
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.

Here is how it looks now...




 
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#3 ·
Parts are starting to show up for it. I'm going to be painting the bumper so I'll be able to touch it up as needed.



 
#5 ·
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.
 
#6 ·
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.
nice build,what year nova u have?
 
#8 ·
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
 
#20 ·
Update...

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.
 
#21 ·
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 #?
 
#24 ·
I do have your number. I'm just working 7 days a week right now. I think thr job I'm on will be done in about 7 to 10 days,
 
#22 ·
How much you asking on the nova?
 
#23 ·
I'm working 7 days a week right now. I'm not going to start working on it until the Dana 44's get here.

I'm going to sell the Nova for $5000. Right now it's in my way. LOL
 
#25 ·
Do you know anyone that does auto painting? I need someone to paint my genright fenders to match my jeep.
 
#26 ·
No, I bought some cans of dupli-color spray paint to match. I haven't given them a try yet.
 
#27 ·
Did you get it by your color code?
 
#28 ·
I looked on their web site and that's the only silver they listed for a 2003 Wrangler.
 
#30 ·
Wheels and tires are here. I'm told the rears are 2 more weeks away.

 
#32 ·
Hey bud, did you get all your MC suspension stuff yet?
 
#33 ·
I have all the suspension parts just waiting on the axles now.
 
#34 ·
Cool! I'm waiting on my front upper control arms, rear trac bar, springs, and front shocks. I'm gonna run all MC suspension with Bilstein 5100's
 
#36 ·
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. :)
 
#37 ·
Update....

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...

From this...



To this...

 
#38 ·
So you went with the 3.5'' metalcloak springs, huh? I get mine tomorrow, if I'm free I'll tie you a call and stop by so you can check them out.
 
#39 ·
Cool, I'd like to check them out.

I got Metal Cloak to add the springs to my other order and ship them for free.
 
#40 ·
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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