Recent content by FKreider

I also have a Gr8top on my LJ and I have honestly been disappointed in the quality. Many of my complaints are the same as some things you've mentioned; road noise, water in floor, ect. In your opinion was the lizard skin worth the effort? It looks like you did the top and floorboards? Was 1...

Nice! I remember when you got a little too far right at the top of the rock face at Carnage! Do you still have the LJ? Going to Fall Crawl this year?

The tires are literally brand new, I would guess less than a couple thousand miles, so I don't think they are having an effect on the ride. After going on the highway yesterday and giving it some thought, I really think the steering issue is most important right now, the jeep just wanders too...

The tires it currently has are 285's so pretty much 33's. I'm considering just staying with the current tires (dont tell the wife). I do a 50 mile commute every day, I'm not sure if dropping down to 265's will really gain me much in MPG and drive-ability.

The dealer bought the Jeep at auction, only came with the Gr8top, the half cab is part of the reason I bought the Jeep so that wasnt a negative for me.

Actually I've already contacted Gr8top, they recommended loosening the top and shimmying it to re-position. I think the only reason I hear the bumps and rattles in the body/top is because the rear spring/shock set up is so damn stiff.

I'm looking for suggestions from anyone who drives a TJ or LJ. I'm thinking the best route is going to be purchasing new coils and shocks. Tires are either going to be 245's or 265's so I was thinking 2-3" lift is going to be all I need. Coils: OME or Teraflex? I want firm but smooth ride...

I just purchased a new daily driver a few weeks ago. 2004 LJ Gr8top half cab, Rubi wheels, unknown lift, 33" tires. I've ALWAYS wanted a CJ8 or to stretch my wrangler, but I could never bite the bullet and cut it in half. While at work I drove by a dealership and saw this, I went after...

Sharp MJ!

Just picked up my "new" daily driver last week: 2004 LJ Unlimited with Gr8top conversion, 33" BFG A/T's

Like mentioned above unless you are doing some serious wheeling and airing down to pressures lower than 10-12psi I would NOT recommend bead locks. They just become a pain, for serious trail rigs they are worth it and work awesome, I have a set on my wheeling rig. For a vehicle that see's more...

Looks good so far!

Fantastic video, would love to see pictures on the construction of the camper.

I have to say that good MJ builds are few and far between. This is problably one of the best and clean looking MJ's I've seen to date. I bought a 2wd one a few years ago that I planned on making an overland/adventure rig out of but life got in the way and I sold it. How is your OM617 swap...

My 1999 4.0 has 223,000 on it right now, I drive it everyday and it still runs mint. I've put some parts into it but I'll problably never own a better truck. That header looks nice!