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The building of a great Jeep

I wanted to tell a story on how I built a Jeep that became my favorite build to date. I high suggest this setup to anyone looking to build a TJ but doesn’t want to go extreme.

My last Tj was a great…

Hella Vision Plus Conversion Headlights

Manufacturer’s Part Number 70477

I’m not certain what happened but the lights on my 98 Tj were decent and when I got my 05 it was absolutely horrible. I’ve heard people complain about this before and never realized how bad it can be.

I…

Mickey Thompson MTZ – LT285/75R16

Tire selection is critical to any Jeep build because knowing from past experience the wrong tire can destroy a good jeep. Trying to keep a Jeep trail and street worthy is always a difficult task.

I knew I wanted a 33×12.5×15 or LT285/75R16 (33×11.5)…

A new Jeep.. A new Project

Many more details to come soon

Diagnosis

Loud squeaking sound coming from the wheel area.

Test

1. Raise the jeep so the suspected wheel is off the ground
2. Grab the tire at 12 and 6 and wiggle up and down. There shouldn’t be much play or wiggle.
3. If there is wiggle then check to make

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Changing axle fluid is easy and only costs about $20 compared to $50-$90 at the shop. It also is a great time to inspect your jeep to avoid possible disaster down the road.

This writeup is written for a 98 Jeep TJ however it should apply to…

Phase 3

• 4.5 Rubicon Express with 1 inch body
• 36×13.5×15 Iroks
• Winch
• Lockrite in front
• Detroit in Dana 44 rear

36×13.5×15 Interco Iroks BIAS

I had no major problem with my BFG MTs but with the new lift (RE 4.5) they were looking small. The tire industry has changed a lot in the last two year and the options are endless and mind numbing.

I could go with…

Phase 2:

• Teraflex 3t
• 33×12.5×15 BFG MT
• Lockrite in the front
• Skids

Setup:

• Steering skid
• Gas tank skid
• CB radio
• K&N Filter
• Quick Disconnects
• 2 inch spacer
• 30 inch tires

Why?

Anyone who has spent a weekend on the trail knows come Monday your seats are in a need of some good cleaning. Jeeps are open to the elements quite a bit more than your average vehicle, then again they go places your average vehicle doesn’t.The great thing about…

Why?

In my mind one of the most likest parts to dent on your Jeep is your gas tank. The tank skid on early Tjs is nothing more than a tin plate to hold the tank in place. (The tank was improved in later years but still isn’t great)…

Why

My Jeep originally came with a factory hardtop but no soft top. I had seen the California Tops Pickup Top on a few forums and feel in love with with. Its not for everyone because it disables the use of the back seats but for me…

One vulnerable spot on a Tj is the steering box. It is easy to damage and leave you stranded with a big dent in the pocket book. The box hangs just below the bumper and is prone to getting dented or cracked.

This photo illustrates the…

I did this install for several reasons but the main one was to get rid of the stock air box so I could make room for an on-board air system. I also installed the filter because it is possible to dunk the air box while leaning the jeep on…

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