Posts by Keith_C

I won't go into great detail here as to why, but I've been thinking of selling the TJ for a while, and I think the time has come.

KBB puts it at around $13K stock in good condition. I'm in no rush to sell so will probably start out asking $15K for it.

I thought I'd toss it out here first, but will also be posting on some local for sale sites.

*** Note: Jeep is located in Central Virginia ***

The basics:

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.

62,xxx miles.

4.0 I-6 engine.

NV3550 5 speed manual transmission.

Dana 30 front axle.

Dana 44 rear axle w/ disc brakes.

Sahara seats.

Full hard doors.

Cold A/C.

Rear Insta-Trunk

Hardtop with tinted windows and rear wiper.

Auto dimming rear view mirror with temperature, compass and LED map lights.

The extras:

1st generation RE short arms. Adjustable uppers front and rear.

3.5" RE springs, very young.

1.25" body lift.

1" motor mount lift.

JKS quick disconnect sway bar links.

Bilstein shocks all around. Less than 500 miles.

RE adjustable track bars front and rear.

SYE and double cardon rear drive shaft.

York OnBoard Air conversion with dash switch, gauge, quick connects front and rear and 2.5 gallon tank underneath.

Twin truck style air horns under hood.

Custom built bumpers front and rear with d-ring mounts and 2" receivers.

Bestop rear tire carrier.

Hood deflector and window rain guards.

Warn rocker sliders.

Warn 6" tire flares.

Warn 8000 lb winch with remote.

Warn gas tank skid.

Novak transfer case cable shifter.

4.56 gears front and rear.

Eaton E-Lockers front and rear.

ARB differential covers with fill and drain plugs, and dipsticks.

Custom LED elements inside stock rear tail lights.

Custom LED third brake light.

Custom CB antenna mount on tire carrier. Cobra 75 WX ST CB radio.

Pioneer 1.5 DIN stereo with dash tweeters, custom subwoofer and 100w amp.

Hella E-code headlight housings with LED elements.

One of maybe a dozen custom turned African wood shifter knobs.

Locking gas cap keyed to ignition.

Mickey Thompson MTZ's 33x12.5x17 on American Racing Chamber Cut aluminum wheels.

Centric rotors and Black Magic pads up front. Less than 1000 miles.

New calipers and pads in rear, new e-brake shoes and hardware. Less than 200 miles.

Undercover Fabworks ultimate clearance tummy tuck aluminum transfer case skid and lo pro tranny mount, along with matching aluminum engine skid.

Included with:

New soft top skin and windows. Khaki diamond with tinted windows.

Bestop 2 piece soft doors. Khaki diamond. Like new, used twice.

Side mirror mounts for when running soft doors.

2 sets of side mirrors, round and square.

3 extra RE control arms. Used, can be rebuilt.

Extra super flex bushings and large and small RE tools.

Pair of regular sealed beam headlamps.

Pair of H4 bulbs.

2 windshield lights brackets and 2 Hella 500's.

Clover Patch window storage roll.

RainGear trail cover.

All in all it's in good to very good condition.

Clear Va. title.

A couple pics for attention, more to follow.

Quote from 2004wranglerman

I have a friend looking to have Mods done to her a jeep. She asked me if I knew anyone in the area? Any recommendations?

There are a few here. Would help to know what she wants done and model/year Jeep.

https://easternshore.craigslist.org/pts/5469493527.html

Shoot "jeepman" a PM.

He's got a lot of CJ stuff.

Quote from dschappell

I (may) have a 44 from a WJ. I'm still deciding about parting or not.

Aluminum center and different bolt pattern. Not a good "upgrade".

Quote from Stafford

A lot of states cover windshield glass separately from your typical insurance claim with no surcharge, DE law doesnt...its covered under comprehensive. Your particular policy may include it as a no cost replacement (likely built it). JeffsJK can probably explain it even better if he sees this.

Some will also cover a repair for free, but not replacement.

I got these for Christmas. http://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Hea…r-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBEJ1G/

I finally got around to installing them a few weeks ago.

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I am running Hella E-Code housings.

Installation is very simple. Remove the old bulb, insert the new assy. lock the clip, and plug it into the original connector. Hardest part was getting the clip back in to position. The difficulty will depend on your dexterity, size of your fingers, and the ambient air temp.

Here's a pic showing how much whiter these are:

It's weird to hear fans running when you turn the lights on. Won't hear them with the engine running.

Here's a quick video of driving at night:
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All in all I'm happy with them.

Don't expect the cutoff you get with focused lamps, but these are much better behaved than the HID's I tried in these same housings. I did drive in the snow at dark and they were great. I couldn't see crap when I had the HIDs in.

I really expected this:

Quote from pajeepman

Why not go this route and grab the matching front(should be 3.73's I think with the Dana 44. There are plenty of rusted frame TJ's being parted out in craigslist, some I am sure have 44's. All bolt in, no fab to do.

Might need a shorter rear driveshaft with the 44.

There used to be MsWrangler98 here.

Erika I believe.

She and 1TonTJ were a couple for a while.

Quote from Stafford

You can get a $20 set of FRS radios with weather channel that wouldn't require hard mounting. If the cell towers and internet are both down I would grab all the food and guns you can find then gtfo of wherever you are.

Hey. I freak out when DEJA goes down. Lol

Quote from astape

Her location says eastern va. I might be too far away for her.

Hadn't noticed that, but it does say MR Wrangler.

As far as space between the tires and body, here's a pic of mine with 3.5 springs, 1.25" body lift and 33" tires.

About perfect IMO.

You haven't really said what you plan to do with it, that makes a world of difference.

For mall cruising and the beach you can probably stuff 35's in there with that amount of lift.

12.5" tires will most likely need wider flares to get thru inspection.

Quote from Mr93wrangler

I'm also adding a body lift also! Its not my daily driver so I'm not looking to do it tomorrow. I don't really know anyone on here who would weld it up.

3 people were mentioned 3 posts up that could handle welding brackets for you.

Quote from deadfeat

I dont think 11 drums or even a disc conversion would affect the value of a restored Jeep. It is common to make a safety related mods on restorations. Key is to do it correctly. Think that the exception is when you have a very rare example. Like a 73 Super Jeep or an 86 Scrambler.

Or a 96 Wrangler.

Quote from quadna

Once you factor the radio, wiring, antenna, and tune it all up you're nearly $200 into it. Or you can use the free NOAA app on your smartphone

Yeah, only real advantage would be if the Internet and the cell towers all went down.

Just get the antenna. They look cool. ;D

Quote from astape

What im saying is u can get a set a 4cyl tj axles for less then $500, swap them in and get a better ratio. U will be on the road un a day. U dont need the 8.8 unless u r gonna wheel the jeep. Even on 35's it will be be fine on the beach and light trails if u dont lock it.

He won't be wheeling it much with 35's and 3" of lift unless he does major cutting anyway.

Quote from Slimer

St Patty Day's weekend. Shamrock your Jeep!

Oh, the memories...

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