97 rebuild "The Dark Side"

[Firemanray]

So since Detours came out with a solution i've been trolling the web for i didn't hesitate in ordering one. Enjoy

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/detourslightbar_zps22b8429d.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/detourslightbar_zps22b8429d.jpg.html)

Very nice!!

[Brasscatz]

Almost makes it look like Geordi LaForge from star trek with his visor on ;)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/detourslightbar_zps22b8429d.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/detourslightbar_zps22b8429d.jpg.html)

[msmoorenburg]

So today I tackled the sagging headliner here is a few pics, sorry no complete pics it got dark before I could finish it up.


I still have the overhead console to recover

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131019_112530_zps30e20721.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131019_112530_zps30e20721.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131019_112542_zps7c5d1f9d.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131019_112542_zps7c5d1f9d.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131019_113604_zpsf141986b.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131019_113604_zpsf141986b.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131019_205248_zps81c829a6.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131019_205248_zps81c829a6.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131019_205301_zps1632170f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131019_205301_zps1632170f.jpg.html)

[msmoorenburg]

And here is the outcome :smiley-taunt002::smiley-taunt002:

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131020_145220_zpsaa0302fe.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131020_145220_zpsaa0302fe.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131020_145235_zps1db78542.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131020_145235_zps1db78542.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131020_145249_zpsaedd1efb.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131020_145249_zpsaedd1efb.jpg.html)

I also replaced the rear glass with factory privacy glass

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131020_164403_zpsf34293a9.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131020_164403_zpsf34293a9.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131020_164414_zpsff61b105.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131020_164414_zpsff61b105.jpg.html)

[pschrei82]

Looks great!

[Brasscatz]

Aww man, now I can't blind you as much with my lights!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[XJ Wheeler]

You stylin now! :D

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[msmoorenburg]

So this weekend I tackled the headlight upgrade. Man what a fast and simple upgrade that is well worth the funds. Here is a few pics.

The LMC Truck harness

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/97647da8-25ec-4abc-90fd-4d12e67f7762_zpsb194fc5c.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/97647da8-25ec-4abc-90fd-4d12e67f7762_zpsb194fc5c.jpg.html)

New light installed

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131026_101042_zps5d364f3e.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131026_101042_zps5d364f3e.jpg.html)

So I forgot to take a pic with the harness installed ( I zip-tied the LMC harness to the factory harness)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131026_101330_zps30c7035a.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131026_101330_zps30c7035a.jpg.html)

The relay location (used the cruise control mounting bolts)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131026_110205_zps878cd13b.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131026_110205_zps878cd13b.jpg.html)

The ground location (both sides)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131026_110212_zpsb012de58.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131026_110212_zpsb012de58.jpg.html)

The positive location

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131026_110227_zpsea96052f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131026_110227_zpsea96052f.jpg.html)

And the outcome

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131026_110156_zps87a9df5f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131026_110156_zps87a9df5f.jpg.html)

[msmoorenburg]

So I finally got a pic of the parking garage issue at work and why I had to remove the rack.

Bad pic but you get the point

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20131025_155508_zps8c196f0e.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20131025_155508_zps8c196f0e.jpg.html)

The video

http://youtu.be/1RBJp_b4h50

[4.3LXJ]

The garage is a wee bit short I think

[SkillsHunte]

Just went trought all of your 34 page build...Awsome man.. one of the most inspiring i've ever build... ill follow your stuff man,keep on the good works

[msmoorenburg]

well the Rough Country 2.2 shocks have failed me :( this may have to do with some of the drumming i've felt

http://youtu.be/vhXDiTzezqY

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, those bushings are shot

[msmoorenburg]

Yup, those bushings are shot

and 10k miles later I figured they would last a little longer

[4.3LXJ]

and 10k miles later I figured they would last a little longer

Yes, they should be good for 100K. I have never been impressed with RC bushings. They just seem to go too cheap on all of them.

[msmoorenburg]

Yes, they should be good for 100K. I have never been impressed with RC bushings. They just seem to go too cheap on all of them.

I'm thinking about doing the motor mount mod to them
http://importnut.net/home-made-poly-urethane-engine-mounts/

[4.3LXJ]

Sounds like an option

[msmoorenburg]

Sounds like an option

or a band-aid on a stab wound ::smiley-scared003:

[msmoorenburg]

So I guess its time for a update on my build :)

The led lightbar was replaced and freeze caps welded over the bolts :flameon:

Napierson sent me some fancy bumper endcaps :bacondance:

Before
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20150323_165652_zpsqlbhta3g.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20150323_165652_zpsqlbhta3g.jpg.html)

After
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20150323_190648_zpsq8pl0xei.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20150323_190648_zpsq8pl0xei.jpg.html)

I'm still on the fence in what flair to go with

And I got some more Fancy Detours hardware

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20150424_161834_zpsmevmopuf.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20150424_161834_zpsmevmopuf.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20150424_161848_zpsniglr9xh.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20150424_161848_zpsniglr9xh.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20150424_161903_zpssntfp7mr.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20150424_161903_zpssntfp7mr.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20150424_161923_zpsohbm7hqk.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20150424_161923_zpsohbm7hqk.jpg.html)


Only other item i need is a matching 5th rim :xj-red:

[Mudderoy]

Mark does such nice work.

[Cjsmithfl]

Nice work man, I've enjoyed looking through the pictures. What app are you all using for the OBD2 stuff. I can only deduct that it probably uses Bluetooth or wifi to your cell phone?

My cluster just has the dummy lights and it's driving me crazy not knowing what's really going on. but she keep going so I guess that's a plus..

Thanks

[msmoorenburg]

Nice work man, I've enjoyed looking through the pictures. What app are you all using for the OBD2 stuff. I can only deduct that it probably uses Bluetooth or wifi to your cell phone?

My cluster just has the dummy lights and it's driving me crazy not knowing what's really going on. but she keep going so I guess that's a plus..

Thanks


The app is called Torque from the google play store the dongle is a bluetooth elm 327 from amazon. you can upgrade your cluster they are plug and play minus a oil sending unit. :bacondance: