The $4000 Jeep TJ project

[Sean88gt]

You bought it for $4k or intend to be into everything for $4k?

I've been looking at Cherokees (I need 5 seats).

[Mike]

Looking good CJ!

[CJ]

I figured I'd make an update. Here is what I've gotten done in the last month:

* replaced the driver side door and the hood.
* Straightened the cage.
* Aligned the windshield frame to the doors.
* Fixed the AC.
* Fixed all the water leaks.
* bought a hard top for $450 w/ damage. repaired fiberglass to sell for $1100.
* Cleaned up the fender flares.
* Got rid of the chrome headlight bezels.
* shortened the bumpers.
* 1.25" Body lift, 1" motor lift and tummy tuck.
* 3" BDS Suspension lift (front finished).
* 4.88 Gears - Detroit locker in the rear (have yet to stick it back in).











Coming up - Auburn locker w/ 4.88's in the front, 35" tires, complete cage, stinger and winch up front, swing away rear tire carrier, tube fenders. All I can say, is this thing is like a dream to work on, all these years fucking with my corvette makes me appreciative.

[CJ]

Nice find. I would fix the issue with the fitment at the window and driver side door, and leave the rest alone. It's a Jeep.

Yeah, I want to square the window frame, but I need some unmolested doors before I can start. I was hoping some generous forum member might lend me some for a day.

[mstng86]

Nice find. I would fix the issue with the fitment at the window and driver side door, and leave the rest alone. It's a Jeep.

[CJ]

Red liquid, splattered below drivers door .. CSI ?

It's paint.

And yes, do not hide whataburger from samoans.

[GrayStangGT]

It was parked at the waffle house in Euless when a group of 3 Samoans saw the whataburger you had stealthily hidden underneath it and they flipped it over trying to get to the greasy goodness?

[Big Dad]

Red liquid, splattered below drivers door .. CSI ?

[CJ]

Did someone die in the driveway ?

I don't know what you're talking :about...

Anyone got some TJ doors or 35" tires?

[Big Dad]

Did someone die in the driveway ?

[motoman]

CJ I was expecting it to be in way worse shape from the hints you dropped me. That's a perfect fixer upper.

I'm surprised no one has figured out what happened to it.

I'm guessing either David or Casey bought it.

[kingjason]

Nice buy. That thing sold quick off the other site. I love the fact that no matter how much body damage a jeep has it is always repairable.

[ELVIS]

i miss my TJ. so much fun in that thing. just not a lot of room for Jr.

god bless.

[CJ]

How many times did he flip it over?

From what I can gather a stationary lazy roll upside down. Very little damage outside of the windscreen. I'm doing tube fenders and doors, so ill just replace a hood.

[idrivea4banger]

How many times did he flip it over?