The "Mid Life" buy thread
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bkac
Caught the Bug
I spy a bolt that's NOT missing
You got the front ones in. Great job, always challenging unless you get a longer one. Lol
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2013rubirick
Hooked
branman
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Installed my Quarter Pounder with cheese this week :thumb: And no I didn't attempt the front bolts... actually I didn't even drill them :bleh:
Notes:
I did not flip my sway bar motor I just left it where it was, after a few attempts flipping forward I didn't like the clearance with the tranny cooler line and I wouldn't be able to get to the no limits knob in the future. Tried flipping backwards and it didn't have enough clearance with the draglink turnbuckle, tried rotating the bolts on the turn buckle 180* and it was still to close and was worried about full stuff, However this position will be perfect with the no limits knob. So I put it back to stock and yes it is a little vulnerable now but we will see which direction I go.
I bought a 10M-1.50 x 100 which eliminates the need to ream out the hole for a new mounting location of the sway bar motor.
Notes:
I did not flip my sway bar motor I just left it where it was, after a few attempts flipping forward I didn't like the clearance with the tranny cooler line and I wouldn't be able to get to the no limits knob in the future. Tried flipping backwards and it didn't have enough clearance with the draglink turnbuckle, tried rotating the bolts on the turn buckle 180* and it was still to close and was worried about full stuff, However this position will be perfect with the no limits knob. So I put it back to stock and yes it is a little vulnerable now but we will see which direction I go.
I bought a 10M-1.50 x 100 which eliminates the need to ream out the hole for a new mounting location of the sway bar motor.
branman
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Worked on my spare tire hack for in the tub. I still need to pull it all back out and paint and make a more permanent strap hold for the single leg. I want to drive it around for a bit and chase down any rattle and other un wanted things. So far doesn't make a noise or budge at all. pretty happy with the outcome.
Rockhard rear seat harness bar
Still storage behind
Trex top should still work
Rockhard rear seat harness bar
Still storage behind
Trex top should still work
2013rubirick
Hooked
Stegertime
Caught the Bug
It keeps getting better! 
branman
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The tire stays in line or just inside the Roll cage so I am assuming yes, I plan on getting one soon so time will tell. A friend with a trex top said it looks like it should work based on the pictures.
Recurve
New member
Sweet, thanks guys. Im going to 37s soon an this looks like it will save me some weight an money, plus with the top off in the summer it will look kickass with the spare mounted inside like that!
It gives it that dune buggy look IMO, looks good.
Dune Crawler
New member
How did you strap the 3 point to the harness bar. Did you widen the two strap points holes so it could fit around the harness bar? Trying to get an idea of the project
-Nicco
-Nicco
branman
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The Strap goes over the bar all the way to the floor and is anchored where the seat/seatbelt is anchored to the floor.
Oregonjeeper
New member
Man that looks pretty cool!!!:2thumbsup:
branman
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Nice solution to your spare tire! Also, looks like you still have some room back there for groceries!
Do you know how tall the highest point is on your jeep?
I want to say 74" but I will verify in the morning
JK LYF
New member
This is a great build. Look forward to seeing more! Question; I noticed you used your stock tire carrier for awhile. Wondering if you had any issues with the 37s sitting on the stock carrier. And, how much do your tires/wheels weigh?
Thanks!
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