Non Paenitet (No Regrets)

Front bumper is in as well. I spent a total of 10 hours on this setup, to get it to where I was happy. Super light weight and highly functional!

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Suspension is done. Went with H&R springs, 1.25" BL, and a 1" spacer front and rear. Total lift equals 3.5"

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For the front end, here's the list of parts that went in, along with a few notes:

Here's a list of the parts used for the front end and what I learned:

- Savvy CE-9100SA Control Arms
- Moog DS1430 (1) Drag Link
- Moog DS1312 (1) ZJ Tie Rod
- Moog ES2079S (2) ZJ Tie Rod Terminal
- Moog ES3096L (2) ZJ Tie Rod End
- Monroe SC2928 Steering Damper
- H&R 52107 1" Lift Springs
- Omix-ADA 18280.25 Jounce Bumper
- Moog K160039 Front Spring Insulator
- StreetRays SR-JEEPTJ-FRLIFTCUP1 Billet 1" Spacer
- Currie CE-9120TJS Front Track Bar
- Alloy USA 11200 Dana 30 5/16 HD Cover
- Lube Locker LLR-D030 Dana 30 Gasket
- SwayLLOC SL-TJLV
- Pro Comp 69 Wheel (15x8 with 3.75" BS)
- Mickey Thompson ATZ P3 Tire 31x10.50R15
- Yukon YA WU-07 Small Hub Kit

The Savvy lower control arms had to be adjusted almost all the way in, set to the stock arm length, to work with the the small lift. Once this was done, all the parts here played well together, with a couple small exceptions.

The combination of the Alloy USA 5/16 cover and the Currie track bar interfered with each other, when cycling the suspension. This resulted in a hard stop, requiring 2" bumpstop extensions, if left as is. A significant amount of trimming of the Currie track bar gusset, along with minor grinding on the Alloy cover, allowed the suspension to go to full bump, with zero interference. This meant zero (0) bump stop was required. As a note, I had the track bar in and out at least a dozen times while clearancing everything. Only after I was done making sure the Currie track bar would work did I drill the required 5/8" frame side mount hole, and 1/2" axle side mount.

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241 Rubicon case is in, along with a Savvy cable shifter, complete new exhaust (manifold back), and Savvy UA skid system.

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An all new Mopar cooling system, complete A/C overhaul (compressor, condenser, accumulator/drier, and all lines), timing chain, and transmission and power steering cooler were added.

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spnkzss said:
Is your frame really that rust free or did you clean it up and prime and paint it enough to not see the pits from nature surface rust?

It was basically rust free and just needed minor work to make it look good.

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Interior is done. BedRug set has been installed, along with a Tuffy console and underseat storage. The console received the addition of a transmission temperature gauge, along with switches for the lockers. I still need to recover the tan arm pad, but that's a small detail I'll get to when I have time to sew a new one.

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New top is on
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New Tom Woods driveshafts are in
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New back seat, courtesy of Jeff, is in, along with a new Bartact seat cover
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After 6+ months worth of work, it passed inspection and is back on the road. Next up, wrapping the tub in body colored aluminum armor, and painting a set of 1/2 doors!
 
After installing a set of BlackMax shocks, I've now logged almost 1,000 miles on the Jeep, including a 4 hour round trip drive with the doors off. I can honestly say this Jeep is a joy to drive and will perform incredibly well off-road, even on 31" tires!

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This is far cry from what my mother in law's rig looks like!  It is so clean underneath!  Just wow!  And in a great way!  (y)  :cheers
 
Installed the Savvy Rocker Guard and Sliders. I learned a lot, which is documented here for any TJ/LJ owners that want to go this route.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/lessons-i-learned-from-installing-savvy-rocker-guards-and-sliders.55049/

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Jeepin_Donnie said:
I saw this bad@ss rig in person Saturday!  Rich, I hope you didn't get caught in that crazy rain!

Great to finally meet you!  I was 5 minutes from home and got dumped on.  It's a Jeep though and didn't bother me one bit!  :D
 
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