nbunga
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I was going to do that today too, but I never got the motivation to do it. I think I’m in denial that it’s that time of the year already.
What was done to your rig this week?
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I was going to do that today too, but I never got the motivation to do it. I think I’m in denial that it’s that time of the year already.
JKbrick
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Need help? I think Ric is stopping by tomorrow we can run over
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Arrcherr
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I didn't want to get stuck in another single digit temperature situation again. It wasn't horrible with the soft top buts it's definitely more comfortable with the hardtop on. It was depressing to take the softtop for sure though..
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MericaMade
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Bought a new deep cell battery. Stock one lasted just under two years.
Rst8rox
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I’ve never really been a hard top fan, but damn your Jeep sure looks good with one!
Low [emoji360] one of my favorites on the forum.
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Rst8rox
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Got a few more things done on the YJ. We got the rear brake brackets & calipers on. We also installed the TG full-hydro orbital & steering column. 
Also took a few steps back... the transmission we bought wasn’t right and we are now waiting for the new one to get here.
More to come soon, we are trying to have it done for Christmas. Parts are coming in from everywhere lol.
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Also took a few steps back... the transmission we bought wasn’t right and we are now waiting for the new one to get here.
More to come soon, we are trying to have it done for Christmas. Parts are coming in from everywhere lol.
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JKbrick
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Looking badass, I’m no fabricator but I’d probably trim this if it were me [emoji23][emoji23]
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Rst8rox
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Lol!... not till the seats are in there final resting place.
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wjtstudios
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You guys are making progress. Can’t wait to see it out on the trail!
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
Rst8rox
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Yup very slow progress... it was going good till we discovered that we had gotten the wrong transmission. Things will pick up this week once we get the new one in.
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Arrcherr
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Wow, thank you very much! That means a lot coming from someone with such a kick ass jeep!
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MattAlpha
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Installed the Synergy gas tank skid a couple of weeks ago to replace my OEM skid that was a bit beat up and had rusted through in one spot exposing the plastic gas tank. 
I ran into the same issue Eddie did when he installed it with the holes in the aft passenger side bracket not being tapered properly. I used a 3/4 tapering bit and it worked perfect. Really appreciate your write-up Eddie, it made this project go a lot smoother and I love the new gas tank skid!
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I ran into the same issue Eddie did when he installed it with the holes in the aft passenger side bracket not being tapered properly. I used a 3/4 tapering bit and it worked perfect. Really appreciate your write-up Eddie, it made this project go a lot smoother and I love the new gas tank skid!
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MattAlpha
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Here is a picture of the bracket after tapering and painting the holes.
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wjtstudios
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Nice having the right tools! That’s quite an involved project. Nicely done
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
TrailHunter
Hooked
Damage Control & Stuff:
1. Replaced blown ARB twin fuses.
2. Removed Bent Rock Hard Oil Skid - Hammered it straight, added extra shim to compensate for bent trans cross member.
3. Removed Front LCA and hammered out badly bent LCA skid.
4. Straightened bent Stabilizer tab (Tie Rod pushed it up).
5. Installed Fox Stabilizer - Ball Joints seemed to be broken in a little more so the stabilizer may feel ok now.
6. Cut off end of flattened exhaust tip.
7. Paint touch up at rock rash.
1. Replaced blown ARB twin fuses.
2. Removed Bent Rock Hard Oil Skid - Hammered it straight, added extra shim to compensate for bent trans cross member.
3. Removed Front LCA and hammered out badly bent LCA skid.
4. Straightened bent Stabilizer tab (Tie Rod pushed it up).
5. Installed Fox Stabilizer - Ball Joints seemed to be broken in a little more so the stabilizer may feel ok now.
6. Cut off end of flattened exhaust tip.
7. Paint touch up at rock rash.
MericaMade
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Man, sounds like a tough day at the Mall.
MattAlpha
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Thanks! It was good to know what additional tools that I needed. My hats off to Eddie!
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Clifford33
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Dale72 hooked me up with a great deal on an Evo 1/4 pounder and Evo protek shock skids.
I know the lighting in the pics are kinda bad but I’ll post up more pics.
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