The $4000 Jeep TJ project

[Pokulski-Blatz]

Time for an update. The last few weeks I've been coasting on getting the DW issue under control, because I was selling a hard top so I could purchase a new set of tires. Well...low and behold I got the top sold... and I purchased a new set of BFG KM2 35/12.50/15's. I'm going to pick them up Saturday... so I decided I would take a look at the Jeep one last time and try to figure out the DW issue. I got under it again and absolutely could not find anything even remotely loose under my Jeep. So, I took out the tape measure, marked each tire exactly, and took a toe measurement to see where I was. The front measured 62 7/8" the rear measured 63 7/8" (LOL). 1" of toe is a little... extreme. I took the measurement 3 times to make sure I wasn't making a mistake because I couldn't believe it. I sat in the jeep wife my and neighbor measured, and I adjusted the tie rod and finally got it to 62 7/8" in the front, and 63" in the rear, for 1/8" toe in. I took it out for a drive, and I couldn't get DW anywhere from 0-75mph. I even took the crappiest road in the city at 55mph without my hand on the wheel (safety first!) and couldn't get it to do anything. I suspected toe may be the problem because I had noticed before It didnt seem to pull one way or the other when driving, which was quite weird for a vehicle with an extensive suspension change. I don't want to speak too early since I don't have the 35's on it yet, but it would seem I may have fixed the DW issue.

Told you dude! Like I was saying, I has some seriously shit tires on the front of my old Jeep and I had no DW after checking the alignment and adjusting it.

[CJ]

I hope it is fixed. I'd hate to see you go sunny side up.

Fixed, got the death wobble fixed, new BFG KM2's - was on the highway at 70mph worked great. Did a transfer case drop and everything is perfect.

[03trubluGT]

I hope it is fixed. I'd hate to see you go sunny side up.

[CJ]

Time for an update. The last few weeks I've been coasting on getting the DW issue under control, because I was selling a hard top so I could purchase a new set of tires. Well...low and behold I got the top sold... and I purchased a new set of BFG KM2 35/12.50/15's. I'm going to pick them up Saturday... so I decided I would take a look at the Jeep one last time and try to figure out the DW issue. I got under it again and absolutely could not find anything even remotely loose under my Jeep. So, I took out the tape measure, marked each tire exactly, and took a toe measurement to see where I was. The front measured 62 7/8" the rear measured 63 7/8" (LOL). 1" of toe is a little... extreme. I took the measurement 3 times to make sure I wasn't making a mistake because I couldn't believe it. I sat in the jeep wife my and neighbor measured, and I adjusted the tie rod and finally got it to 62 7/8" in the front, and 63" in the rear, for 1/8" toe in. I took it out for a drive, and I couldn't get DW anywhere from 0-75mph. I even took the crappiest road in the city at 55mph without my hand on the wheel (safety first!) and couldn't get it to do anything. I suspected toe may be the problem because I had noticed before It didnt seem to pull one way or the other when driving, which was quite weird for a vehicle with an extensive suspension change. I don't want to speak too early since I don't have the 35's on it yet, but it would seem I may have fixed the DW issue.

[CJ]

Here's a link to a DIY Highline mod. I've been out of Jeeping for about 10 years and just picked up a TJ this week. Looking at doing this as well as adding some of the Metal Cloak arched fenders. Goal is to do a 3.5" LA lift and run 37" tires.

Jason

that's going to be really difficult for sure. I have 4.25" of lift on 35's and even with flat fenders they barely clear. 37's are going to require bump stopping for sure, and more than likely the dana30 up front isn't going to last a long time.

[jskwarek]

Here's a link to a DIY Highline mod. I've been out of Jeeping for about 10 years and just picked up a TJ this week. Looking at doing this as well as adding some of the Metal Cloak arched fenders. Goal is to do a 3.5" LA lift and run 37" tires.

Jason

[bottlerocket]

Its called a Highline. Very nice mod, just easy to fuck up the fitment of the panels. I am still gonna run tube fenders just for the simplicty of it.

Keep in mind with this youll have to move shit in your engine bay and some require you to get a CAI since the airbox wont fit any longer.

[CJ]

CJ when are you planning on doing this?

I think I might start tearing down this weekend, not sure.

[motoman]

CJ when are you planning on doing this?

[CJ]

Do you have to cut the hood? Is there a site that shows instructions?

yeah I'll have to cut 3" off my hood. I think there are a few writeups out there. It looks pretty straightforward.

[CJ]

I would think you'd have even more articulation with 35's though?

you set your bump stops. You can have more articulation with 35's because you have 1" less tire radius, so 1" more travel available, however travel is travel... this will give more more than enough for my short arm lift, i probably can even remove my bump stops all together.

[ELVIS]

ive never seen that mod either, flippin sweet!!!!! i damn sure wouldnt pay 2k for it. it looks simple enough!

god bless.

[dblack1]

Do you have to cut the hood? Is there a site that shows instructions?

[motoman]

yeah they dont rub at all even at full articulation. You have another 2" inside those fenders. You get 4.5" of additional trave once you trim the insides of the factory fenders.

I would think you'd have even more articulation with 35's though?

[CJ]

How much up travel will you have? That seems like the biggest thing I'd be concerned about. I see those 37's fit but they look like they'll rub with the slightest bit of travel.

yeah they dont rub at all even at full articulation. You have another 2" inside those fenders. You get 4.5" of additional trave once you trim the insides of the factory fenders.