Wish it had been that simple of a fix!
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Build Project Liberty - Trail/Overland Jeep Build
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think I'm going to reinstall everything and troubleshoot it.
Assembled new front springs and shocks myself and then installed them last weekend. What a PITA. Had to use a hydraulic compressor...not possible with hand tools. So I bought a hydraulic one from PA...very cool.
Netted 3.5" over (saggy) stock. Now I have two raised vehicles.
Netted 3.5" over (saggy) stock. Now I have two raised vehicles.
Thanks man, need to decide on 245/75/16 which are always easy to find, or go 32s with a skinny 235/85/16. I could 'technically' fit either, but I won't be able to stuff the 32...so that says to me that it won't fit lol I think I just made my mind up.
I saw something about some WAC stuff later this month, but I'm confused - did it run in July and then it'll run again in a couple weeks??
I saw something about some WAC stuff later this month, but I'm confused - did it run in July and then it'll run again in a couple weeks??
lol thanks for your vote! Ya they'll fit with minimal front air dam cutting, maybe a washer bottle relocation. I'd have to rethink my spare mount as it has a semi-circ divot in the bumper for the tire...I don't think a 32 will fit there, but it's skinny so maybe. Thinking of attaching a steel plate and spacers and angle out the bottom of the tire if needed.
I think with stock gears, 32s will kill me on power and fuel mileage. Opinions from those who have taller tires and stock(er) gears? i.e. will it be driveable?
I think with stock gears, 32s will kill me on power and fuel mileage. Opinions from those who have taller tires and stock(er) gears? i.e. will it be driveable?
Or I just say f-it and always bring a gerry can.
Thanks man. I have 3.73...so might be ok? Pretty sure I have the 45RFE (auto 4) but could be a 42 would need to check, not a lot of difference, but the 45 has slightly shorter ratios.
Ah the 5-sp liberty is definitely geared lower than the auto.
Did your TJ have the AX15 5sp? Just trying to cross compare.
Ah the 5-sp liberty is definitely geared lower than the auto.
Did your TJ have the AX15 5sp? Just trying to cross compare.
For the spare tire, I just made a relocation bracket with some 2x6 tube. It brought it away from the body work, up above the bumper, and changed the pattern so that the center ornament logo was level. No welder needed.
Thanks man - I will get in touch by PM when ready to test fit. It would only be a couple days.
Thanks, great idea - pretty much what I was thinking also - a spacer. I won't need as much room as you though.
That works even better. THX!
Small update.
Installed some 800 lb e-track brackets on my rear shelf. I just put one on either side and threw a couple ring inserts in the glove box. Should be good to tie down some gear.
As the lib is tinted a bit much for me, next I want to wire up my old PIAA fogs (from back in the 90s) as rear facing lights, likely pointed slightly outwards? Should I mount them high - better distance?, or low - brighter, but more damage prone?
I had grand plans to fab up some rails, but hunting down some randomly-occurring clanks and clunks has been my Christmas PITA.
-lubed sway bushings
-inspected/tightened all kinds of stuff
-replaced psgr wheel bearing
-pulled front DS (likely culprit - parts on the way)
Installed some 800 lb e-track brackets on my rear shelf. I just put one on either side and threw a couple ring inserts in the glove box. Should be good to tie down some gear.
As the lib is tinted a bit much for me, next I want to wire up my old PIAA fogs (from back in the 90s) as rear facing lights, likely pointed slightly outwards? Should I mount them high - better distance?, or low - brighter, but more damage prone?
I had grand plans to fab up some rails, but hunting down some randomly-occurring clanks and clunks has been my Christmas PITA.
-lubed sway bushings
-inspected/tightened all kinds of stuff
-replaced psgr wheel bearing
-pulled front DS (likely culprit - parts on the way)
Good news, it was only the stupid rzeppa CV head on the front DS that failed again. I replaced it and it's golden. Can/should this be converted to something like a double cardan style? I'm a little confused as to how it could be done and if it would be worth it. The rzeppa seems to poop out often on liberties, but perhaps it's not worth it.
Some more good news, took a look-see into the rotted rockers and the steel is in good shape underneath. I will consider getting the sawzall out and replacing with square tube a la XJ plus some supports going back to the main frame rails.
Spring plans:
Real rear spring lift and bilsteins, then some bigger meats. Likely going to pick up a set of 245/75/16 for now.
I could fit a set of 31x10.5x15 which would be great, but would also need wheels, so the 16s are the cheaper route that I'll take for now.
Some more good news, took a look-see into the rotted rockers and the steel is in good shape underneath. I will consider getting the sawzall out and replacing with square tube a la XJ plus some supports going back to the main frame rails.
Spring plans:
Real rear spring lift and bilsteins, then some bigger meats. Likely going to pick up a set of 245/75/16 for now.
I could fit a set of 31x10.5x15 which would be great, but would also need wheels, so the 16s are the cheaper route that I'll take for now.