Quarantine Upgrades!

Jamie (K6NUB) said And Done! In addition to the new fenders I also removed the factory sliders I put on to provide even more protection, they are freaking heavy though and I feel like I know enough now to not need the extra layer, we will see! Now I really don't like the look of my sliders, they are too far off the body and without the factory sliders I think they will prove to be weaker when they get hit so I will probably beat them up for a season and then replace them with weld on ones, probably can't justify it as a quarantine upgrade 🙂.

I have also been thinking about disconnecting the rear sway bar, seems like it would help letting the rear axle move further and would not be too pricey (new shocks and disconnects) but I have not seen many people do it, I see more folks do the AntiRock type systems but that is expensive. Is there a reason why disconnecting the rear sway bar is a bad idea or not worth the investment? The only think I can think of is too much body roll off camber?

Looks nice!

I'm using the time too - to do some further mods/repairs to the jeep, as well as upgrades to my son's Kia, and repairs to my truck.  I'm running out of vehicle projects....

The drawbacks of disconnecting the rears are many, and the advantages are few if any.

BKGM Jeepers said

Fed Ex/UPS/Amazon deliver to your house?

They do though Amazon sometimes gets lost

JohnDF said The drawbacks of disconnecting the rears are many, and the advantages are few if any.

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kris_olof said

JohnDF said

The drawbacks of disconnecting the rears are many, and the advantages are few if any.

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And that is why I asked, thanks guys! Maybe next time we actually get to have a meeting I will ask the question, because I am curious what the drawbacks are

I put new shocks , front grease boots on my 1992 wrangler. Also adding ac from jeepair . Since my hobby besides jeeping is gold prospecting i am putting decals on both doors of a gold prospector from the 1800s.

After doing the fenders I noticed that there is quite a large gap now between the panels on the front quarter panel where the new braces are (see the picture) that i believe the old plastic inner fenders used to cover. Those who have gone with this type of setup, did you do anything to seal that off to try and keep debris out of there? Seems like it could get packed pretty quickly. Not seeing any solutions on a quick search, but I will look harder.

Personally, I like the plastic fenders, no gaps & they pop off for easy cleaning!

Jamie (K6NUB) said After doing the fenders I noticed that there is quite a large gap now between the panels on the front quarter panel where the new braces are (see the picture) that i believe the old plastic inner fenders used to cover. Those who have gone with this type of setup, did you do anything to seal that off to try and keep debris out of there? Seems like it could get packed pretty quickly. Not seeing any solutions on a quick search, but I will look harder.

I’ve done expanding foam, shaved it flush and painted it black.   The latex foam is flexible and more uniform.

Guy and Lynda said Kevin, you should win, a new house in the biggest project of all.

Jeff Bakken posted that he was building a house. I think that is bigger than buying. lol

BKGM Jeepers said

Jamie (K6NUB) said

After doing the fenders I noticed that there is quite a large gap now between the panels on the front quarter panel where the new braces are (see the picture) that i believe the old plastic inner fenders used to cover. Those who have gone with this type of setup, did you do anything to seal that off to try and keep debris out of there? Seems like it could get packed pretty quickly. Not seeing any solutions on a quick search, but I will look harder.

I’ve done expanding foam, shaved it flush and painted it black.   The latex foam is flexible and more uniform.

I thought about the expanding foam but all the stuff I have used in the past was not flexible so was not sure how it would last, I love the idea of latex, looks like I am headed to Home Depot! Thanks Brad!

I replaced shock absorbers, tie rod grease cups, added ac kit from jeepair, got iron plates welded onto  front bumper

for towbar brackets on my 92 jeep wrangler. Ac was a lot of work and almost ready turn on.

infotraker said I replaced shock absorbers, tie rod grease cups, added ac kit from jeepair, got iron plates welded onto  front bumper

for towbar brackets on my 92 jeep wrangler. Ac was a lot of work and almost ready turn on.

cool 😂

Jamie (K6NUB) said And Done! In addition to the new fenders I also removed the factory sliders I put on to provide even more protection, they are freaking heavy though and I feel like I know enough now to not need the extra layer, we will see! Now I really don't like the look of my sliders, they are too far off the body and without the factory sliders I think they will prove to be weaker when they get hit so I will probably beat them up for a season and then replace them with weld on ones, probably can't justify it as a quarantine upgrade 🙂.

I have also been thinking about disconnecting the rear sway bar, seems like it would help letting the rear axle move further and would not be too pricey (new shocks and disconnects) but I have not seen many people do it, I see more folks do the AntiRock type systems but that is expensive. Is there a reason why disconnecting the rear sway bar is a bad idea or not worth the investment? The only think I can think of is too much body roll off camber?

I did a bunch of YouTube research on this and most of it points to more disadvantages over advantages.  Mostly the lack of traction at flex.  I decided on the rear curry antirock myself.  Haven't had the opportunity to try them out but the install was fairly easy and they have great reviews.  I think it ran me about $500 and shipped to the house.  Horrible instructions but was fairly easy to figure out.  They are much beefier than the stock and they look great.  🙂

I guess the JK version has no welding involved like the tj modle does.  Guy and Lynda have been running one for a while and he said love it.  but check with them for the straight poop👍

Worked on Timothy's 1964 Willy's CJ5. Did repair on the tail gate, also reinforced the rear frame to hold a tow bar.

And....... My Oldest Son Matthew has completely rewired the CJ5. He also installed LED Headlights. Today we manufactured and mounted brackets for the 12,000lb winch.

Dave it looks like its coming together nicely

Well it's been the Willy's week. The top frame is mounted, doors soon. Got the seat mounts built. (main important item to driving it) also mounted the driver side mirror. Soon to come, Roll bar, the winch plate.

The goal is to have it ready for the trail by the time we're released.

Gilbert & Betty said Dave it looks like its coming together nicely

Thanks, it is great to see it getting close. Sadly haven't done anything on the Samurai I have wanted to get done. The sacrifices we do for our kids.......

Specialsoundman said Well it's been the Willy's week. The top frame is mounted, doors soon. Got the seat mounts built. (main important item to driving it) also mounted the driver side mirror. Soon to come, Roll bar, the winch plate.

The goal is to have it ready for the trail by the time we're released.

Is it just me due to COVID-19 or does that look like a body bag in the driver's seat?

Jeff_R said

Specialsoundman said

Well it's been the Willy's week. The top frame is mounted, doors soon. Got the seat mounts built. (main important item to driving it) also mounted the driver side mirror. Soon to come, Roll bar, the winch plate.

The goal is to have it ready for the trail by the time we're released.

Is it just me due to COVID-19 or does that look like a body bag in the driver's seat?

Jeff, Actually it’s “ON” the seat, a incentive to get this thing done and out of my driveway. I have Samurai projects that need to be close to the wielder.

My new bumper should be here this week. It is the 1st Jeep project during quarantine. I had done mostly hose projects.

Changed the winch poly-rope stop. The old one was splitting. I am really liking the look of the new one.