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Judging by the frame thickness, the plates look to be at least 3/16". The LxW is going to be slightly less than the inside dims of the frame and the length appears to be about the same length as the frame filler piece with half the length positioned on either side of the cut line. Are you sure...

You know it hasn't been regeared since 1997?

It's an odd trail with a whole bunch of driving and only a couple good moments. I still want to run the Chute again and compare the Jeep to how it is now. The other trial up there I want to do again is Moody Hill to play in the quarry.

He can also report back on the engine rpm at a specific speed after torque converter lockup. This will allow the axle gear ratio to be closely calculated with an approximation of the 33's actual rolling diameter.

Did you replace the worn out steering gear with a rebuilt worn out steering gear?

2 weeks

We haven't been up there in several years. Not since I had garbage tires for a summer struggled everywhere.

Anyone interested in mini boatsides would not be giving frame welded sliders any consideration.

The generic Jeep bumper isn't any better even if it was made in America.

Keep the added weight to a minimum. You don't need a truss.

Don't waste your time on those with the stock housing. These are much better than what I cobbled together 10 years ago... Thread 'LED backup lights' https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/led-backup-lights.57845/

Always and forever! Highlines are time consuming.

It is a well covered topic. In order to design a spring that will fit, provide a desired ride height, and have sufficient spring travel there can only be a very narrow range of options with very little difference between them. This is why the thick heavy dump truck springs you have in your...

New nicer special hood pins are now installed. These ones are full stainless steel, including the lynch pins with big serrated flange nuts. Everything about them is nicer in fit and finish. The grommets are bolted in place for the first time. I used more of the black stainless hardware I...