'02 TJ with i4 -- Mid Life Crisis

[jaysenodell]

44" or 54" front bumper? Not sure it will really matter but only get to purchase once.

[Wingman]

I like the stubby bumpers myself.  It gives you some more options when climbing something that you need approach angle.  It also gives your stock fenders no chance of staying straight.

[jaysenodell]

You said "stock fender". Hehehe.

I was thinking 44 to. Just didn't know of there was a real reason to go 54.

[dubt]

Im with mark stubby is better

[jaysenodell]

Ryan is a trouble maker.


Going with AtoZ Fab kits for front and rear+tire carrier. Going 2x4x44 on the front. Lower outer 45* for a 2x2 flat on the end. Rear will be 2x5x54. Same plan for the ends. 3/16" on the bumpers.


Those eagle eye LEDs from Lifetime are very bright. Much brighter than the default bulbs. Needing to rethink placement options to avoid blinding other drivers. Current plan was front and side on top of fender. I'm thinking I need to put the side marker under the fender or at least not pointing right into the windows of cars. Either way, plan is to make some bolt on mounts from 16ga steel.


Shipping on fenders from Black Widow Gear is a PITA. Not sure if it is a CA to US tariff but the cost is getting stupid. May actually be cheaper to pay for Trail Tube and buy more 16ga sheet. Hope to have this nailed down tonight.

[jaysenodell]

All orderable parts ordered. Deliveries should start soon.


sMike, what's the estimate for front axle LCA mount welding and LCA installation?

[M4wdFab]

are the arms assembled, whats the link again?

[jaysenodell]

Ruff stuff arms. I believe they are assembled. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/SFLEX-LF.html Second to last point "Coems welded"

[M4wdFab]

looks like they weld the bushing side, but leave the rod end bung un welded so you can cut the link as needed and weld.

[jaysenodell]

I guess I'll need to ask you to add that to the estimate as well.


I'm willing to mess with non-critical stuff like bumpers, but LCA seems pretty darn important...

[M4wdFab]

PM sent

[jaysenodell]

Shipment #1. LCA from rough stuff. Fully welded. Post man was not happy about carrying this package.

[Harrison]

Those are nice.

Hannah, keep saving your pennies!!

[jaysenodell]

Hannah, they paint up decent too. I went with "tractor paint" (really, used for farm machinery) since it has more liberal temp ant dandy dry. 100grit and brake cleaners to prep, 4 coats etching primer 2 coats paint. Put together the look like this.

[Hannah]

I like the orange, although I'm thinking light pink when I save up enough for mine