How About the WJs?
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Advocate I
I don’t remember the brand. Wasn’t nothing special. Also did that too. V8 Zheng front shaft. One issue I did have is that my rear driveshaft was too long being on a 4” lift going from the 35 to the 44a. Had to get it cut down 3/4” go fit or it would have been bottomed out on the slip yoke.
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Advocate I
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Just brough an 04 Overland back to life with my girls. This was a great daddy Daughter job. It turned out to be a perfect trail truck. I went through everything underneath and a total tune up. I still have front seats, heater core, and the HVAC vents to take care of but it just drove for 17 hours to bug out from IRMA. A nice 3 inch lift a thicker rear anti-roll bar, and 32 in General at2 tires ........ Rides great.
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Off-Road Ranger I
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- David
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I have been prepping a used Varilock to go in the rear. My current axle is doing weird things when turning to the right at low speed. I think the lunchbox is probably toast. Suspect most of the bearings too. So will do this swap as a temporary. Hope to get a dana 60 from East Coast Gear and Axle for a permanent fix. Also have new heavy duty, adjustable upper control A-arm from IRO and adjustable lowers from Core 4x4 (level 3) to go on with the swap. At some point looking at a Tru-Track for the front, but would like to upgrade it to a Dana44 for permanent duty...
Traveler I
Got this WJ 2 months ago. Upgraded the Headlights and all the interior lighting, put together a Cargo rack and installed 2 inch spring I salvaged off a wrecked WJ from a local yard. Im new to the Overland scene and will be planning a few trips this coming year. Good to see so many WJs here. I know this thread is gonna be a bad influence on me
Couple pics of my WJ
2004 Limited 4.7HO
Basics are 4" Lift - Core4x4 Arms, Rola Roof Rack, Dual Battery Setup with Odyssey AGM Deep Cycle, Rubicon take offs w/ 255/75/17
On order - HK Offroad Kratos Tire carrier and Hidden Winch Mount - Smittybillt 9500 Winch w/ synthetic line
Future - Solar generator to be tied into dual battery setup, lighting upgrades, maybe a low profile drawer system from the rear
2004 Limited 4.7HO
Basics are 4" Lift - Core4x4 Arms, Rola Roof Rack, Dual Battery Setup with Odyssey AGM Deep Cycle, Rubicon take offs w/ 255/75/17
On order - HK Offroad Kratos Tire carrier and Hidden Winch Mount - Smittybillt 9500 Winch w/ synthetic line
Future - Solar generator to be tied into dual battery setup, lighting upgrades, maybe a low profile drawer system from the rear
Traveler I
Great looking setup MoreGone. I like how you have an off-raod capable rig and still kept the factory bumpers. Makes for a very clean look. What are you using as a rear tire mount now?
Thanks
It is a hitch mounted spare tire carrier by CBI Offroad. I wanted better access to the hatch area for camping and whatnot which has prompted the change. Should have the Kratos within a month
Off-Road Ranger I
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- David
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- Goodyear
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0691
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KL7JKC
Enthusiast I
Not much special done to mine yet, upgrades are in the waiting. Still the best overall there is out there
03 Overland
03 Overland
Well the WJ is happy again with a new motor. Old one had a broken off piston skirt and another that was cracked and about to break off. 
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Member III
Well my daughter just got into a fender bender. Someone rear ended her! Sucks. However I got a quote for a new bumper and 1500 bucks was the cost for a new rear bumper with paint. I was thinking a RockHard or Hanson bumper may be cheaper and better!! Any thoughts on any rear bumpers would be great
Advocate I
I found another motor and rebuilt it myself. Had the block bored .030 oversize.
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