My 1999 TJ

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Babygools99

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So, the time has come. I've owned my 1999 Jeep TJ for a little over a year now, and like any previous builds, i always like to spend a year thinking about what i specifically want to build my rig for. After many days and changing my mind back and forth, i've decided to build my jeep into a fully capable Overland Vehicle.

Before i go into details on the build, i figured it would be a good idea to tell you why i decided to go this route. I plan on pulling my boat or kayak all across the country and having a vlog style youtube channel of everything i come across while im out and about. It's always been a dream of mine, so i decided now would be the time to bring everything i love to do into an experience i can share with everyone.

So far, im working with this:
-1999 Jeep Tj with 4.0 I6.
-Wore out my Dana 35 so i swapped out an 8.8 and welded an Artec Truss Kit.
-brand new ball joints/steering linkage/steering box/shocks.
-running 285/75/16 Ironman All Country M/T tired.
-Rough Country Stubby front bumper/Smittybilt XRC rear bumper w/tire carrier.

There are so many more things i've learned i've needed so stay tuned and follow my adventures and my build!





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Babygools99

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Picked up a Garvin Expedition rack for 450 bucks, has the basket and all 4 supports, but didnt have the back body mounting brackets. So i called Ron up at Garvin and special ordered some. Love the customer service there.
Going to prep the rack and supports for a new paintjob as some spots are starting to rust.


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Installed my Garvin Expedition rack,
*if you own a tj and have a smittybilt xrc bumper YOU WILL have to do modifications to the mounting brackets for it to work, it WILL make you say a ton of bad words and regretfully call your rig a pos.*
But, once you get it done you'll take everything you said back and love the look and function.


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Jeepjunky said:
Looks good. Pondering a roof rack on my tj too.
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It's definetely what i needed for what i plan on doing and building my rig to be. A little pricey, but a little patience and online searching let me save about 700 bucks.

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Babygools99

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Got my Tuff Stuff Jerry Can mounts in the mail today. Decided to get them so i can bring extra gas to fill up my boat so i don't have to drag it into town to fill it up if im out on new lakes and extend my coverage on the water.
Also, for these brutal Texas summers, i ordered a car awning off amazon im excited to try out. Didn't like how pricy the ARB and Tuff Stuff awnings were, so i went with this one. Ill update everyone when it's at the house and installed on the jeep.


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Installed my tuff stuff jerry can mounts. Should help greatly for any off grid trips and weekend trips when i have my boat and dont want to drag it into town to fill it up. On to the next upgrades!


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GratefulFozzie said:
Looks good! Would like to know how that awning works out, I roll budget friendly also.


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Ill give you all the pros and cons. It'll be the first one ive had as this is my first overland style build, but im hopeful it will work out for the best.

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