I knew that panel was removable, because it was missing when I got the Jeep. Couldn't stand the empty oval slots, so I procured one from a junkyard 
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Long time no see. Hope all is well Jeff!I knew that panel was removable, because it was missing when I got the Jeep. Couldn't stand the empty oval slots, so I procured one from a junkyard
Did some cleaning and removed the stock rear seat. In its place is a hybrid JK upper and TJ lower seat that @jwilson2598 put together. This gives anyone sitting in the back a higher backrest and headrests. While this hybrid seat does fold down, it sacrifices the "tumble" forward function. Given I don't use that in the LJ, it's no loss for me.
I bought a used Yukon small hub kit several years ago that was being kept in reserve for the set that went on the TJ. Since the TJ is now under my son's care, and I'm not happy with the driveline vibrations, I've pulled the used set out, disassembled and checked it, and installed it on the LJ
The heavier, 107 lb, spare has caused the tailgate to sag a little. The fix is a new provider of quality aluminum parts for those of us clinging to the TJ/LJ platform. The hinge is made from billet 6061 T6 aluminum and ties into the stock spare tire bracket for a much stronger hinge. Absolutely zero tailgate drop now when opening it!
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