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Post by derekmac on Apr 14, 2015 6:36:25 GMT -4
So I picked up a set of JK Rough Country 2.5" springs. Last night I put the rear springs in, and gained about an 1.25" over what I was sitting at. Not a great before/after, but it's the best I have.
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Post by derekmac on Apr 16, 2015 8:45:11 GMT -4
I swapped the track bar from my parts Jeep onto my Jeep as the upper bushing had about 1/2" of play in it. It came off the parts rig no problem, but the bloody socket slipped on the lower bolt on mine, and stripped the head. When I hammered a smaller socket on, it broke the welded nut free, and I didn't have an 18mm wrench, so I had to go and buy one. Got it all back together though, and thankfully I had a proper sized nut to fit the bolt that came off the parts rig.
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Post by C.B.RENEGADE on Apr 17, 2015 14:12:28 GMT -4
You can rebushing your old trac bar for around $30. It's a bit of a pain in the ass, I just did mine, the upper was shot to hell too
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Post by derekmac on Apr 17, 2015 15:45:23 GMT -4
The bushings on the one I took off the parts rig were OK, so I just used that. It's much better to drive now too!
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Post by derekmac on Apr 18, 2015 16:02:09 GMT -4
I tried to put the front springs in today, but because of the way the top of the coil is, it sat pretty far off-center when in place. The bottom worked perfectly though. The coil could probably be bent out some, but I don't have anything to heat it enough to do it.
I also realized just how bad my shocks are limiting my down travel. I could get at least another 3, maybe 4" down before dropping a coil. I'm going to have to try and find 3" lift shocks for it.
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Post by derekmac on Apr 24, 2015 18:35:24 GMT -4
Got the rear bumper and hitch swapped over tonight.
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Post by derekmac on May 29, 2015 13:47:23 GMT -4
Since I have an extra set of doors, I've been thinking about building a set similar to this. There are some things I'd change in how he cut his, but it would be pretty close. I think these look stupid with no doors, but I don't think this looks too bad. I'm still undecided though. If you're bored, here's how he made his. WJ Half Door Project Write Up V2.0
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Post by Aaron NN on May 29, 2015 14:14:05 GMT -4
That is definitely different in a good way. I like the look of it.
Aaron
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Post by eastcoastcam on May 31, 2015 12:49:31 GMT -4
That is definitely different in a good way. I like the look of it. Aaron You bet! Looks ALOT better than going doorless on the WJS...
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Post by derekmac on Jun 13, 2015 16:28:30 GMT -4
So today I decided to tackle cutting up the Jeep some more. What I tackled today was cutting the front fenders. Both side have rust issues, and I've done quick "get through inspections" repairs, but that obviously doesn't last. So instead of doing a proper patch, I cut it the hell out!! Partially cut, and marked. Drivers side finished. Passenger side before. After. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, and don't think it looks too bad.
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Post by thumper on Jun 13, 2015 19:14:04 GMT -4
That looks sooooo much better... looks like you can maybe fit bigger tires now too
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Post by C.B.RENEGADE on Jun 13, 2015 20:23:53 GMT -4
nice job, that came out pretty good, i like it
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Post by The Garagemahal on Jun 16, 2015 6:56:39 GMT -4
YES !!! looks way better
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Post by derekmac on Jun 16, 2015 8:31:59 GMT -4
Thanks! I just need to figure out how to clean up the look of inside the wheel wells a little more. I should be able to cut some more metal at the front to follow the contour of the fender, and spray it all black.
I have a few other things I need/want to get done to it: *Change water pump *Swap front axle for the limited slip one I have *Get longer shocks *Fix rusted rear bump stops *Do a tank tuck *Get e-brake working again *Make half doors
I'm going to do a practice tank tuck on the parts Jeep before it's sent for scrap. I'd rather learn on that one, instead of mine.
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Post by derekmac on Jul 27, 2015 22:51:05 GMT -4
Pulled the front axle off the parts rig, and got it home, and I am starting to get it cleaned up. The spring perches on this are in really good shape, and you can still see the paint on them. I was worried they'd look like the ones on mine (minus the one Scott fixed). Also, the yellow fender you see might be the new color for it, but I'm undecided.
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