YJ build

[kmboren]

This thread needs to be updated, but there are no new real changes. I put the hard top back on. It hasn't been on since I took it off right after I purchased it. It is nice not having a wind chill. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I couldn't resist the Motobilt sale of 30%. I ordered some 4 inch flare highline Aluminum fenders. With the aluminum insert kit. Can't wait to get them and get them installed.

 

[SoopaHick]

This thread needs to be updated, but there are no new real changes. I put the hard top back on. It hasn't been on since I took it off right after I purchased it. It is nice not having a wind chill. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I couldn't resist the Motobilt sale of 30%. I ordered some 4 inch flare highline Aluminum fenders. With the aluminum insert kit. Can't wait to get them and get them installed.

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I appreciate you notifying me of this sale.... I have been eyeing Motobilt's Highline fenders for a year. I have now spent too much money.

 

[Tom95YJ]

I was checking out your YJ at trail hero, when it was parked at the comp, I'm glad I stumbled across this build thread !

 

[kmboren]

I appreciate you notifying me of this sale.... I have been eyeing Motobilt's Highline fenders for a year. I have now spent too much money.

You and me both. Merry Christmas to us and a early Happy Birthday to me.

 

[kmboren]

I was checking out your YJ at trail hero, when it was parked at the comp, I'm glad I stumbled across this build thread !

Looking at your build thread the other day. Very similar builds other than my front links and ORIs.

 

[kmboren]

I recently took the doors and top off again. I love this mode.

I noticed in traffic it would start to warm up. While moving, it would go back to normal. I tried to drive it to Toquerville Falls last week and it over heated. Found my clutch fan to be not clutched anymore. I installed a new one and it seems much better. I'll find out on Friday when I go to wheel it.

 

[N-Smooth]

I recently took the doors and top off again. I love this mode.
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I noticed in traffic it would start to warm up. While moving, it would go back to normal. I tried to drive it to Toquerville Falls last week and it over heated. Found my clutch fan to be not clutched anymore. I installed a new one and it seems much better. I'll find out on Friday when I go to wheel it.

That fan clutch was fiiiine 🤣

 

[kmboren]

One of those rare times wheeling with Grampas Jeep that I he needed to pull me off a rock. Unfortunately no video of that. Here is my stuck video.

 

[kmboren]

I have never had the alignment done since I built it. I went to have it done but it needed some ball joints with degree correction in them. Finally installed them the last couple of days. I also replaced the passenger side axle joint as it has some play in it. Next is an alignment.
I have noticed one of my fox rear shocks has been puking it's oil out. I have some bilstien shocks laying around. The shock body is about a 1.25 inches longer but has 5.5 more inches of travel. We will see if I bottom it out or not. The bump stop has about 1.5 more inches of travel but the dust on them shows it doesn't use about 1.5 inches of travel. Worst case I can modify my shock tower higher to accommodate but am excited to have a working rear shock again. I had to drill out the eyelet to fit my half inch bolt but it was a thick sleeve so it is fine.

 

[kmboren]

It was time for some 35s on 17s thanks to Barts old tires and Dave's old rims. Thanks guys.
Before
After

 

[Hickey]

Mucho grande impressimo!

 

[Greg]

Seriously, huge improvement!

 

[SoopaHick]

Mucho grande impressimo!

I think you need a break from the mariachi bands...

 

[Agility Customs]

If anybody is interested I have 10 of those same wheels I’m about to throw in a dumpster. They are free for the taking to anybody but @N-Smooth

 

[N-Smooth]

If anybody is interested I have 10 of those same wheels I’m about to throw in a dumpster. They are free for the taking to anybody but @N-Smooth

Rude. I want some.

 

[Hickey]

If anybody is interested I have 10 of those same wheels I’m about to throw in a dumpster. They are free for the taking to anybody but @N-Smooth

I’ll take a set for sure!

 

[kmboren]

Finally got these installed after nearly a year after I ordered them, and having them sit around for the last 10 months. Pretty happy with the final results. Hood needs a tiny bit more grinding then a protective edge. I opted fro some old fashion hood pins. They sucked to get lined up right but finally made them work. Inner liners made it easy to mount my radiator over flow. I deleted my washer fluid bottle and motor because I couldn't find a decent spot for it. Glad to finally have this done.

While ORI was here messing with the buggy they also fixed a leaky ORI strut I had on the YJ.




Maybe now people will think it is Duck worthy.🤷

 

[SoopaHick]

Finally got these installed after nearly a year after I ordered them, and having them sit around for the last 10 months. Pretty happy with the final results. Hood needs a tiny bit more grinding then a protective edge. I opted fro some old fashion hood pins. They sucked to get lined up right but finally made them work. Inner liners made it easy to mount my radiator over flow. I deleted my washer fluid bottle and motor because I couldn't find a decent spot for it. Glad to finally have this done.

While ORI was here messing with the buggy they also fixed a leaky ORI strut I had on the YJ.

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Maybe now people will think it is Duck worthy.🤷

I also elected to just get rid of the washer fluid reservoir.

 

[TJustin]

Nice work. I met Dan from Motobilt at TH. Super nice guy and seemed genuine. Their stuff is among the best build quality I’ve seen. Wish I knew about their aluminum option when I bought my GR corners. They look great.