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My 2004 LJ Unlimited in “battle” along US31
LOL, awhile back some snowflakes got upset that it was pointed in the direction of the school across the highwayView attachment 141490
My 2004 LJ Unlimited in “battle” along US31
I still see a lot of those running around, so I'm guessing they were pretty well built.Last fall, I bought my 2nd Jeep; a 2006 Commander. It's not as rugged as the Cherokee I had 30 years ago, but it will do for now.
Great mods! My brother did the same Hi-Lift mount with his Gladiator. I'm going to show him the air compressor setup.Need to get some pics, I think. Maybe posting this will force me to go snap a few.
Completed a few tasks in preparation for our trip to Silver Lake, MI for Jeep Invasion this coming weekend.
#1 - Installed factory "Trail Rails" in the bed. Easy as pie, being a factory part. Found them on Amazon for cheaper than the dealership.
#2 - Now I have somewhere to hang my Hi-Lift jack, using the Gladiator Trail Rails mount. Again, easy as pie.
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#3 - Onboard Air, using a Viair kit, but a different (smaller) tank. NOT easy as pie. Rather than purchase an aftermarket mount, I built my own from 1/4" steel. Mounts the compressor and tank under the cab, nestled between the driveshaft and exhaust. For as large as these Jeeps are, there is NO room underneath. For the light-duty wheeling we intend to do, the compressor should be fine underneath. The air intake was extended up into the bedside (between the inner and outer bedsides). I mounted the air coupler in the bed, thru an existing 3/4" hole. near the tailgate Switched power is via the factory switch panel available in the Rubicon models (switch 3, as I am reserving 1 and 2 for future winch control).
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Updated with pics.
Still looking for a good in-bed weather/dust resistant storage container. Have a couple of 10 gallon totes for now. One for tools/recovery gear and the other for "stuff". Kinda works?
Ok Jeepers, by the end of the year or early next year I plan on getting a Wrangler. Based off my budget and what I think I'll be able to save for, I'm looking at late 90's or early 2000's model. Main use will be summer/nice weather cruising, getting me to and from work when it snows (70 mile round trip), and occasional off roading. I think I want the I6, 4.0 in a manual.
I've heard great things about the I6, 4.0 but how much power is lost with the 4 cylinder? Pricing seems to be a tad lower on the 4 cylinders but is the 4.0 worth the extra $?
Soft top vs. hard top, for winter driving is a hard top a must have due to in cab temperature?
From what I've read/heard/seen, frame rust is common with these model years, anything else to be on the lookout for?
Would like a little lift and larger tires, but is a stock Wrangler capable of offroading? What size tires can a stock Wrangler accommodate before they rub?
TIA... I'm sure as I get closer and continue shopping I'll have more questions. Looking forward to spending some more time in this thread.
JEEP!!!! Just Empty Every Pocket!!!! way to go Principal Skinr!!!!My latest JK mod was a small but important one. I replaced the turn signal stalk. It would not hold in position. Now it is better than new. I think the new one was about 70 bucks on Amazon or Ebay.
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Next up is the Magnaflow axle-back exhaust. The old girl is almost there! I still also have new aux lights, license plate housing, and front steering component skid plate to install and then I think that's a wrap on the makeover.
TRAIL RATED ! ! ! ! all Wranglers are this!!!! Even the honkin huge Gladiator is Trail Rated. and yes stick to the 4.0 Inline. All kinds of power and low torque. Just don't expect to drive by many gas stations!!! Jeeps are like Huey helicopters.....they don't fly.....they BEAT the Air into SUBMISSION!!!! Jeeps don't cut the wind.....They HAMMER IT!!!! You don't hit bugs with a Jeep, you ANNIHILATE them!!! BIG SHOTGUN BLASTS all over the windshield!!!! Be prepared when your stopping for gas, you'll be scraping the windshield.....luckily the windshield isn't that big.Ok Jeepers, by the end of the year or early next year I plan on getting a Wrangler. Based off my budget and what I think I'll be able to save for, I'm looking at late 90's or early 2000's model. Main use will be summer/nice weather cruising, getting me to and from work when it snows (70 mile round trip), and occasional off roading. I think I want the I6, 4.0 in a manual.
I've heard great things about the I6, 4.0 but how much power is lost with the 4 cylinder? Pricing seems to be a tad lower on the 4 cylinders but is the 4.0 worth the extra $?
Soft top vs. hard top, for winter driving is a hard top a must have due to in cab temperature?
From what I've read/heard/seen, frame rust is common with these model years, anything else to be on the lookout for?
Would like a little lift and larger tires, but is a stock Wrangler capable of offroading? What size tires can a stock Wrangler accommodate before they rub?
TIA... I'm sure as I get closer and continue shopping I'll have more questions. Looking forward to spending some more time in this thread.
If you decide to go newer, stay away from 2007 to 2012 JK's with the 3.8L. Absolute junk motor; start drinking oil around the 100k range. You might not see it even in the exhaust. If a 2012 has the 3.6L your ok. I'm not sure when they switched over, but I do know it was in 2012 at some point. By the way, that 2014 Rubicon listed earlier in this forum looks nice!!!!!Ok Jeepers, by the end of the year or early next year I plan on getting a Wrangler. Based off my budget and what I think I'll be able to save for, I'm looking at late 90's or early 2000's model. Main use will be summer/nice weather cruising, getting me to and from work when it snows (70 mile round trip), and occasional off roading. I think I want the I6, 4.0 in a manual.
I've heard great things about the I6, 4.0 but how much power is lost with the 4 cylinder? Pricing seems to be a tad lower on the 4 cylinders but is the 4.0 worth the extra $?
Soft top vs. hard top, for winter driving is a hard top a must have due to in cab temperature?
From what I've read/heard/seen, frame rust is common with these model years, anything else to be on the lookout for?
Would like a little lift and larger tires, but is a stock Wrangler capable of offroading? What size tires can a stock Wrangler accommodate before they rub?
TIA... I'm sure as I get closer and continue shopping I'll have more questions. Looking forward to spending some more time in this thread.
NICE JEEP!!!! put this in the Non-Firearm Related classies.....I think it will be gone!!!Been driving a Jeep out West since 2012. Learned some basics in a mostly stock 2010. Bought a 14 half door 6sp soft top new. A lot of great adventures in CA, AZ, UT and CO. So much more to see, but thinking about another plan.
In a couple months we'll be traveling in a van, and thought about pulling a trailer with a UTV on occasion. I don't want to flat tow or drive the Jeep separately. May sell the 14 Jeep in this better used market. I don't have social media, any recommendations for a place to sell?
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