What did you do to your jeep today?

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I wouldn't back it out of the driveway without that bolt in there. I would say you don't have it all the way down in if it doesn't go through. I've had at least 30-35 apart including mine and never had any issues when everything is together right. But again be very careful if it comes out in the middle of a turn etc, FUN RIDE .
I know from experience when doing testing for a new design tri-link what can happen, scary when the back swings out at 50 MPH

Well, after all the time I spent fighting with it yesterday and it wouldn't budge at all, today the bolt just slid right in. I guess the drive to work last night did the trick.
 

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I changed the oil and replaced the bump stops. The bump stops were the original factory ones and way too small for the lift. I was having excessive body roll whenever I went around corners or over large bumps (driveways, gutters etc). It seems the control arms weren't really hitting the stops, causing excessive travel. Got new, larger bump stops and its a much smoother ride.

Also replaced the electric cooling fan. Luckily I have the towing package so I was still able to drive my Jeep (since I have two fans) but if I used the air con, the Jeep would start to overheat. The replacement fan I bought from the USA wasn't as good quality as the original. The 3 mounts were plastic, not metal, and one had snapped in transit! I wrapped it in a mountain of duct tape and its now probably stronger than before.

I aim to change the transmission fluid this weekend.
 

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I drove my KJ to Reno today and came back lookin' like this:

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Not only do these new wheels & tires look cool, they are so much more off-road capable than my old tires it ain't funny. And on-road is pretty damn good too - also better than the old (god, I hated that howling sound).
 

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Looks good Jim I'm glad you finally have your KJ how you've wanted it!
Aggressive tires make them look the best and I like the wheels
You will feel much more stable and connected to the road with those bad boys
 

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Well, after all the time I spent fighting with it yesterday and it wouldn't budge at all, today the bolt just slid right in. I guess the drive to work last night did the trick.

sounds like it wasn't all the way in then, the ball joint that is. I remember mine being a :favorites68: :favorites68: :favorites68: :favorites68: :favorites68: to get all the way down as well.
 

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Got my replacement cluster, hopefully this gets the f'n abs light to go off. My rig doesn't have abs, so it's had me pretty stumped.

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Not exactly what did I do, but these can be used when out playing in the snow in the KJ. New gloves from JBA
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Got tired of hearing the water Boise from the heater core. Can't get the air out it seems and bought a vacuum kit. What're you're guys' thoughts?

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Ya know how, when you buy new tennis shoes, you gotta scuff them up an' get them a little dirty before you can be seen in public? Well...

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That was just the beginning of the ride. We have had a tremendous, just really tremendous amount of rain and before that, snow recently. There was a lot of mud to be driven through on that road and I hit every patch I could find - and spun brodies in one really big area. Sorry I didn't get a photo of it covered in mud, but you already know what they look like (if you don't, shame on you - turn in your Trail Rated badge).

I am really pleased with these new tires. And the bonus... after all the uneven and rutted out roadway I bounced around on today, I heard the tire rub the wheel well a total of one times - and it was more like a quick burp. :D
 

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Found a set (5) of Moabs for $300. Should I do it? No tires on them. I'll need tires within the year I think.
 

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You could probably get a better deal on them, unless they're literally brand new I wouldn't pay that much for them
I've seen some listed anywhere from $100-$200 for the set with minimal damage, scratches and maybe some little blemishes but nothing that can't be fixed
 

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Watched it sit in the grass all dirty with salt while I washed/waxed the beast :gr_grin:

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I just couldn't help myself, she looks way too good clean and shiny
Also it was 60 degrees in Ohio in mid Feb so I had to take advantage of the kind offer by Mother Nature!
 

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I thought that was an ok deal, not a fire sale.

I'll wait. I'm just fine with my OE rims. Refinished them last summer. Rather use the KJ fund on other stuff.
 

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thats decent , around here they are 100 a piece at best. Been looking for a while

Same around me. I actually need a set of plain old 16" steelies cause I have an extra set of tires. Can't find any crappy ones at a decent price.
 

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Found a set (5) of Moabs for $300. Should I do it? No tires on them. I'll need tires within the year I think.

250-300 is the going rate if they are in good shape. I have seen set of 5 up as high as 450 and they sold in 4 days.
I'd grab them if they look good.
 

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Found a set (5) of Moabs for $300. Should I do it? No tires on them. I'll need tires within the year I think.
Maybe it's just me, but the thought runs through my mind, "ever'body's got Moabs." Find something unique. Save a little here, a little there and before you know it, you got enough to get something most Jeepers don't have.
 

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