However I'm thinking about just using it as a second vehicle and wheeling the KJ more then this. The TJ is a 97, its paid for and has bumps and bruises but runs pretty good! Anyway here it is
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | The Phat TJ build.. |
However I'm thinking about just using it as a second vehicle and wheeling the KJ more then this. The TJ is a 97, its paid for and has bumps and bruises but runs pretty good! Anyway here it is
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| Author: | CoopaTroopa [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I got a TJ.. |
Congrats! I like your thinking, get a Wrangler so you can wheel the kj harder! 
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I got a TJ.. |
I know seems a little backwards doesn't it? Its not that the TJ won't get wheeled, it just has its issues right now. The KJ has been needing some stuff for a while, so its time to show it some love. |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: So I got a TJ.. |
Here's some updates on my TJ since I bought it.. It was popping out of 4 low due to the body lift on it, it had a 2 inch body lift on it when I bought it and I lowered it to a 1 inch body lift. So after getting tired of messing with the stock linkage I said fawk it and bought the Novak cable shifter. I highly recommend it!  Here it is without the front driveshaft installed..  For rear recovery I added a factory TJ rear tow hook,  As added a CB antenna mount and reused all the old CB stuff from my last jeep..  For kicks I added something from a rubicon..no I don't have lockers   I have a factory auto tranny skid to put on yet..gonna take some drilling since these didn't come with the 97 TJ's at all  I also need to mount my winch on it from the old jeep  Kinda a dark picture but I pulled it up on the gravel pile in front of my house, they are doing construction work in my hood.. 
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| Author: | Moose340 [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
look good bud. You can get a new TJ mounting plat for like $50 or cheaper if you find a used one. Try Jeepforum or WranglerForum, and a lot of venders are having sales right now |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
A mounting plate for what good sir? |
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| Author: | Moose340 [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
That which, one made for a TJ |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
yeah I found one on quadra tech that isn't badly priced. I'm finding the one its currently mounted too which is made for a YJ is gonna be a pain to modify. I will do some looking around, I also want to get a bigger battery though that can handle the winch too and some off road lights.. |
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| Author: | Moose340 [ Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Why is it called the Phat TJ? |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Other people used to call the YJ, the "phat YJ" so it just stuck I guess..This things build date is so close to my old YJ's I figured why not carry on the name. heh |
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| Author: | Moose340 [ Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Its a 96 
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
 these items came today for the Jeep/winch..I have been needing a tree trunk protector since we have so many tree's in Indiana. However gotta get the winch on first 
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Here's an update changed the plugs, cap, rotor and wires the other night..runs pretty good  pug in a jeep!  then the next night got this..  and put this on it..  Still more to do, its never ending.. |
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| Author: | Gageraid [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Glad I finally stumbled upon this thread. I like it! |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Thanks! its a work in progress, I still have a power steering leak, and my tranny cooler lines are a bit leaky. the jeep wasn't maintained the best I'm finding. Things are slowly getting better though. |
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| Author: | Gageraid [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
It sucks when you find out the person before you didn't take care of it. How fast/slow are those two things leaking? Some leaks are easy to fix. Watch out for rusted lines. |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
they are slow leaks, just a little drip when it sits over night in the garage. I think I have power steering nailed down from where its coming from. Just haven't fixed it yet and have been keeping the reservoir full. |
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| Author: | Gageraid [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Any leaks coming from the master cylinder area? Very dangerous. Don't ask how I know that. 
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| Author: | Moose340 [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
Jeeper4life wrote: they are slow leaks, just a little drip when it sits over night in the garage. I think I have power steering nailed down from where its coming from. Just haven't fixed it yet and have been keeping the reservoir full. There should be a pressure valve under the reservoir and they leak sometimes |
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| Author: | Jeeper4life [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Phat TJ build.. |
hmm let me text you moose |
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