Mall rated sheep build aka "the other gray LJ" - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:20 PM

So I went and did something I never thought I'd do, I bought a Jeep.

Found a 04 LJ at daveys jeeps in Ohio. Of course it's a salvage title, but that doesn't bother me. Had front end damage. Grille, fenders, hood, radiator. Other then that it is pretty clean and interior is spotless. Higher miles at 200k, but runs out good.

I decided on a Jeep because I wanted the convertible type rig that was 4x4. And an eb in similar condition would be three times the cost. Not a lot of other options. I felt I was putting to many miles dd'ing my f350 so I would pick something up for spring/summer/fall.

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

1TFROT · April 19th, 2015, 08:23 PM

good lord son, don't you have enough projects!?

have fun!

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:24 PM

Brought it to work to get the initial repairs done. Had a retired police officer come out and do the salvage title inspection. Did no work on it, passed as it was when purchased. During down time at work I worked on the front end.

Got a good hood from @Tacker from "the other grey lj"

and picked up some sinister motorsports fenders to replace the damaged ones.

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:26 PM

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:28 PM

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Tacker · April 19th, 2015, 08:31 PM

The other gray LJ....

You started a build thread so you must really be liking the Jeep thing!

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:32 PM

Of course I had to get some bigger tires....

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

35-12.50-15 mtrks

Fit with no lift, stock. Had to remove bumper otherwise tires would rub turning. And on tighter turns it hit the sway bar, but good enough to still drive. I drove it like this for a couple weeks. On bigger bumps the rear inner plastic fender would rub the tires just a little. The 35s and 3.73s leave a bit to be desired but haven't been to terrible.

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1TFROT

good lord son, don't you have enough projects!?

have fun!

LOL, yeah galaxie has been put on hold

but not abandoned.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacker

The other gray LJ....

You started a build thread so you must really be liking the Jeep thing!

The other cheaper gray LJ

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:36 PM

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr
Coworkers yj on 35s and 4" lift

Added a daystar 1.25 body mount kit, and also the advance adapters tcase linkage setup.

1TFROT · April 19th, 2015, 08:39 PM

the wifes jkur is not fun to drive with 35s and the 4.10s. surprised the 3.73s aren't driving you crazy!

I'd like to regear, but Id rather wait for the 3.8 to die and then do a 5.3

I like those fenders. I'm trying to talk her into some bumpers right now

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:40 PM

Picked up a black box fabrication front bumper @xj4life

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

Added some flush mount rear lights, little nervous taking the hole saw to the tub lol.

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

Stripped all the extras off the back..

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1TFROT

the wifes jkur is not fun to drive with 35s and the 4.10s. surprised the 3.73s aren't driving you crazy!

I'd like to regear, but Id rather wait for the 3.8 to die and then do a 5.3

I like those fenders. I'm trying to talk her into some bumpers right now

Hills kinda suck and hard to maintain any speed on any incline without down shifting. But I've managed for the last 1000 miles. It does 80+

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:42 PM

Subwoofer was blown out and farming lol, found a uper cheap replacement.

Much gooder now

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:44 PM

Picked up a trektop nx from bestop.

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

Top looks real nice and I really like the lines and lack of hardware. But man its a pita to zip up the windows. Super tight being bowlers etc.

Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr

jbsjunk · April 19th, 2015, 08:46 PM

Must be bored. Needed another project.

CHEVYRCKS · April 19th, 2015, 08:47 PM

Looks good!

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:52 PM

Just received my rokmen skid plate giving me another 2.25" ground clearance.

While I am at it doing a sye

Also installed some 1" lift motor mounts I got from @feva4u today.

I also installed a zone 3" lift last week.

CheapThrillB2 · April 19th, 2015, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbsjunk

Must be bored. Needed another project.

My wife really enjoys tooling around in this thing with the doors and windows off. Seeing her enjoying is rewarding enough. As long as I get to drive it now and then lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEVYRCKS

Looks good!

Thanks.

jbsjunk · April 19th, 2015, 08:57 PM

You lost it, but you can get visitation rights.

1TFROT · April 19th, 2015, 09:01 PM

We really like our trek top nx. Enough that we sold the hard top and will run the soft top all year round

April 19th, 2015, 08:20 PM	#1
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Mall rated sheep build aka "the other gray LJ" So I went and did something I never thought I'd do, I bought a Jeep. Found a 04 LJ at daveys jeeps in Ohio. Of course it's a salvage title, but that doesn't bother me. Had front end damage. Grille, fenders, hood, radiator. Other then that it is pretty clean and interior is spotless. Higher miles at 200k, but runs out good. I decided on a Jeep because I wanted the convertible type rig that was 4x4. And an eb in similar condition would be three times the cost. Not a lot of other options. I felt I was putting to many miles dd'ing my f350 so I would pick something up for spring/summer/fall. Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 10:53 AM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:24 PM	#3
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Brought it to work to get the initial repairs done. Had a retired police officer come out and do the salvage title inspection. Did no work on it, passed as it was when purchased. During down time at work I worked on the front end. Got a good hood from @Tacker from "the other grey lj" and picked up some sinister motorsports fenders to replace the damaged ones. Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 10:55 AM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:26 PM	#4
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 10:56 AM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:28 PM	#5
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 10:58 AM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:32 PM	#7
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Of course I had to get some bigger tires.... Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr 35-12.50-15 mtrks Fit with no lift, stock. Had to remove bumper otherwise tires would rub turning. And on tighter turns it hit the sway bar, but good enough to still drive. I drove it like this for a couple weeks. On bigger bumps the rear inner plastic fender would rub the tires just a little. The 35s and 3.73s leave a bit to be desired but haven't been to terrible. Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 11:00 AM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:23 PM	#2
1TFROT Senior Member Join Date: 01-04-09 Location: chi-town Posts: 3,045 iTrader: (1) Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	good lord son, don't you have enough projects!? have fun!

April 19th, 2015, 08:31 PM	#6
Tacker Senior Member Join Date: 06-15-06 Location: Fruitport / Muskegon Posts: 12,170 iTrader: (32) Mentioned: 75 Post(s)	The other gray LJ.... You started a build thread so you must really be liking the Jeep thing!

April 19th, 2015, 08:36 PM	#9
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Coworkers yj on 35s and 4" lift Added a daystar 1.25 body mount kit, and also the advance adapters tcase linkage setup. Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 11:01 AM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:39 PM	#10
1TFROT Senior Member Join Date: 01-04-09 Location: chi-town Posts: 3,045 iTrader: (1) Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	the wifes jkur is not fun to drive with 35s and the 4.10s. surprised the 3.73s aren't driving you crazy! I'd like to regear, but Id rather wait for the 3.8 to die and then do a 5.3 I like those fenders. I'm trying to talk her into some bumpers right now

April 19th, 2015, 08:40 PM	#11
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Picked up a black box fabrication front bumper @xj4life Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Added some flush mount rear lights, little nervous taking the hole saw to the tub lol. Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Stripped all the extras off the back.. Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 07:16 PM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:42 PM	#13
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Subwoofer was blown out and farming lol, found a uper cheap replacement. Much gooder now

April 19th, 2015, 08:44 PM	#14
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Picked up a trektop nx from bestop. Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Top looks real nice and I really like the lines and lack of hardware. But man its a pita to zip up the windows. Super tight being bowlers etc. Build process by Cheapthrillb2, on Flickr Last edited by CheapThrillB2; February 1st, 2018 at 07:19 PM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:46 PM	#15
jbsjunk Little Member Join Date: 03-01-08 Location: Saugatuck Posts: 23,797 iTrader: (36) Mentioned: 34 Post(s)	Must be bored. Needed another project.

April 19th, 2015, 08:47 PM	#16
CHEVYRCKS Ghetto Krawler Join Date: 03-01-08 Location: Lansing,Mi Posts: 5,460 iTrader: (28) Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	Looks good!

April 19th, 2015, 08:52 PM	#17
CheapThrillB2 FAWK YEAH!! Join Date: 09-06-06 Location: Middleville, MI Posts: 36,040 iTrader: (67) Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Just received my rokmen skid plate giving me another 2.25" ground clearance. While I am at it doing a sye Also installed some 1" lift motor mounts I got from @feva4u today. I also installed a zone 3" lift last week. Last edited by CheapThrillB2; April 19th, 2015 at 09:03 PM.

April 19th, 2015, 08:57 PM	#19
jbsjunk Little Member Join Date: 03-01-08 Location: Saugatuck Posts: 23,797 iTrader: (36) Mentioned: 34 Post(s)	You lost it, but you can get visitation rights.

April 19th, 2015, 09:01 PM	#20
1TFROT Senior Member Join Date: 01-04-09 Location: chi-town Posts: 3,045 iTrader: (1) Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	We really like our trek top nx. Enough that we sold the hard top and will run the soft top all year round

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