Not exactly Jeep related, but I bought myself a retirement present. At least now I can easily move around axles and other heavy Jeep related parts!
Wow. I could have used that to move axles around recently.
Runner's Build - A Shale Green LJ Adoption
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Wow. I could have used that to move axles around recently.
I just had mine delivered last Saturday, after waiting for delivery since November. All I can say, is I should have done this years ago. What you can do with these little tractors is amazing. I'm waiting on a mechanical thumb for the backhoe, so I'll have a big "claw" to pick things up with!
Did ya get a fork attachment?
The only attachments I've ordered thus far are a mechanical thumb for the backhoe, so I can use it to pick things up with, and a root ripper.
Replaced a lot of parts. Cooling system is all better now!
| CONTINENTAL | 66692 | Radiator Hose |
| CONTINENTAL | 62394 | Radiator Hose |
| CONTINENTAL | 64418 | Heater Hose / Pipe |
| CONTINENTAL | 64419 | Heater Hose / Pipe |
| CONTINENTAL | 49256 | Belt Tensioner |
| CONTINENTAL | 49039 | Idler Pulley |
| FEL-PRO | 35630 | Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal |
| GATES | CO34741 | Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet |
| STANT | 45359 | Thermostat |
| STANT | 10334 | Radiator Cap |
| MOPAR | 5503 7653AB | Radiator |
| OMIX | 17105.12 | Fan Clutch |
| MOPAR | 5012366AF | Water Pump |
| RED HOUND | 2946079 | Valve Cover Grommet |
| DORMAN | 47128 | PCV Rubber Hose Connectors |
| FELPRO | 35629 | Water Pump Gasket |
| DORMAN | 47079 | PCV Elbow (Back of Valve Cover) |
| DORMAN | 47057 | PCV Elbow (Front of Valve Cover) |
| DORMAN | 56398 | Water Pump Inlet Tube |
The rocker steps look VERY familiar.. 
The rocker steps look VERY familiar..
They will be coming off soon, to be replaced by Savvy rockers/sliders! It's looking like a plan is starting to formulate for the LJ. If I go with a Savvy UA I can have roughly an 18" belly height on 33" tires. This is more than I had on the previous LJ with 35" tires. It was at approximately 17" with a UCF Extra Clearance skid.
Over the next year, I see the following coming, depending on parts and time availability:
- Big hub kit, with 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern
- 5.13 gears with front and rear lockers
- Either a 241 or 231 with SYE (TBD)
- 3" Nth Degree springs
- Savvy control arms
- Savvy UA
- Savvy Rockers/Sliders
- Savvy Body Lift
- Savvy gas tank skid
- MML
- Black Magic Big Brake Kit
- 33x10.50 tires (likely a 17" metric equivalent)
- Transmission and power steering coolers, with trans temperature gauge
- Shocks are TBD, but I'd like a custom tuned set, if possible/practical
- Other odds and ends
Over the next year, I see the following coming, depending on parts and time availability:
- Big hub kit, with 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern
- 5.13 gears with front and rear lockers
- Either a 241 or 231 with SYE (TBD)
- 3" Nth Degree springs
- Savvy control arms
- Savvy UA
- Savvy Rockers/Sliders
- Savvy Body Lift
- Savvy gas tank skid
- MML
- Black Magic Big Brake Kit
- 33x10.50 tires (likely a 17" metric equivalent)
- Transmission and power steering coolers, with trans temperature gauge
- Shocks are TBD, but I'd like a custom tuned set, if possible/practical
- Other odds and ends
OneArmedSaint
Member 2024
Awesome Rich!!! When you were over I should've showed you my Mahindra. Been used for toting axles, engines etc. Jack of all trades for sureNot exactly Jeep related, but I bought myself a retirement present. At least now I can easily move around axles and other heavy Jeep related parts!
mastergunnera8
New Forum User
How did you get your manifold so clean? Please dont tell me you took it off the jeep...Ill be discouraged...Removed the fuel rail, cleaned the injectors, then added wrapping to help prevent hot start stumbling.
Cheap, but time consuming. I used a set of small brushes from HF (actually 2 sets) and some denatured alcohol from Lowes.
Detail Brush Set, 6 Piece
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Beginning stages for the front hub conversion. These have been cleaned, but will require blasting. Originally, they were powder coated. However, I'll likely just paint them. That way touch ups will be easier. All the parts are in, with the exception of the stub shafts. Those are scheduled to be here in a few days. The conversion requires 5x5.5 wheels, so that is the last decision to make.
The conversion will also include a Big Brake kit upgrade to dual piston calipers.
The conversion will also include a Big Brake kit upgrade to dual piston calipers.
I've been a little delinquent on keeping this up to date. The LJ received a transmission temperature gauge, using the following parts:
| Parts Used | |
| Dorman 69001 Nylon Rib Drain Plug Gasket, Fits M14, 1/2 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NF17LQM/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
| Dorman 265-818 Transmission Oil Pan | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7O4OVA/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
| Universal Firewall Boot | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGNDD2G/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
| LUBE LOCKER LLT-A042 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOU6UJA/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
| AUTO METER 2267 Oil/Temperature Metric Adapter | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00062YVOI/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
| Mopar 68218057AB ATF+4, 1 Quart (6 Pack) | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFJYQJ3/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
| Genuine Mopar Transmission Filter 68059549AA | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F6E49UW/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
| MaxTow Double Vision 260 F Transmission Temperature Gauge Kit - Includes Electronic Sensor - Black Gauge Face - Blue LED Illuminated Dial - Analog & Digital Readouts - for Trucks - 2-1/16" 52mm | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS4HDXC/?tag=wranglerorg-20 |
I've been wanting to install additional lighting inside the Jeep. The specific two places I wanted to augment are better overhead lighting up front and increased foot well lighting. However, the search has been frustrating, because I couldn't find an option that looks like it came from the factory. After weeks of searching, I finally found two products that fit very nicely.
This first one is small enough to fit perfectly in the plastic cover above the rear view mirror. You do have to drill three small holes, so you can bolt the light down and feed the wire through. The light comes with small screws, but these won't work. I replaced those with a #8 1/2" machine bolt, lock washer, and nut.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051BSFY6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
The second one is 1" LED strip that happens to fit perfectly at the top of the rocker. There is a small metal strip that runs across the top of the rocker, so I cleaned it with alcohol and then stuck the LED light strip to it, using the double sided tape that comes with the light.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4OPLUF/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Both lights were tied into the factory harness, at the stock small foot well light harness. This way, when the door is opened, the lights come on automatically. The top light is awesome, because it has a switch, in case you want it turned off, and it swivels almost 90°. For the top light, I used male/female connectors, so it could be removed easily.
Then went on to finish up the passenger side foot well lighting.
This first one is small enough to fit perfectly in the plastic cover above the rear view mirror. You do have to drill three small holes, so you can bolt the light down and feed the wire through. The light comes with small screws, but these won't work. I replaced those with a #8 1/2" machine bolt, lock washer, and nut.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051BSFY6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
The second one is 1" LED strip that happens to fit perfectly at the top of the rocker. There is a small metal strip that runs across the top of the rocker, so I cleaned it with alcohol and then stuck the LED light strip to it, using the double sided tape that comes with the light.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4OPLUF/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Both lights were tied into the factory harness, at the stock small foot well light harness. This way, when the door is opened, the lights come on automatically. The top light is awesome, because it has a switch, in case you want it turned off, and it swivels almost 90°. For the top light, I used male/female connectors, so it could be removed easily.
Then went on to finish up the passenger side foot well lighting.