MY 2004 Jeep TJ

[Limochad]

Name: Chad AKA limochad

Age: 28

I live in Westminster Co

The rig:
2004 jeep Tj

The equipment:
4" pro comp stage 1 lift
9000lb mile marker
smitty built rear bumber with hitch
D30 front D44 rear axle
3.73 gears open diffs
33x12.50R15 BFG A/T's
15x8 black steellies.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/04jeeptj/newwheels001.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/Avsguy33/lefthandcanyon014-1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/Avsguy33/7-31-07carnage034.jpg

[mattadams]

What the crap? LOL j/k nice looking Jeep.

[bronc_17113]

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/620083/fullsize/motiv-jeepthing.jpg


and thats all i got to say about that

[Limochad]

For the record I joined the forum when I had this: My 05 Ranger
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/Avsguy33/Snow06011.jpg

[bronc_17113]

lol i'm just giving u crap man I don't mean anything by it

[Limochad]

Its all in good fun. You can't hurt my feelings :D

[Walking Eagle]

I'm a closet Jeep owner. I keep it hidden in the garage.

[bronc_17113]

I'm a closet Jeep owner. I keep it hidden in the garage.
Less chance of it getting broken that way

[PaleBlue90]

For the record I joined the forum when I had this: My 05 Ranger
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/Avsguy33/Snow06011.jpg

looks like fun, why did ya get rid of it? you got a beautiful TJ

[Limochad]

I wanted something that I could get really go wheeling with. I have never been a fan of IFS front suspension. The wife bought me the truck as a gift, and was nice for a year. but I wanted a true 4x4.

[1 EYE]

Very nice jeep, when are you gonna wheel in it? Will you take this trip up on the 29th?

[PaleBlue90]

I wanted something that I could get really go wheeling with. I have never been a fan of IFS front suspension. The wife bought me the truck as a gift, and was nice for a year. but I wanted a true 4x4.

ill agree IFS sux but would be amazed at what a stock ranger can do:D

[bronc_17113]

I wanted something that I could get really go wheeling with. I have never been a fan of IFS front suspension. The wife bought me the truck as a gift, and was nice for a year. but I wanted a true 4x4.
So you bought a jeep? I'm not seeing the correlation

[Hypoid]

LMAO! Comes with a live axle...from the factory! Now to get the '74 up and running.
http://www.rmftc.com/gallery/data/549/jjeep002.JPG
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/T-33a/IMG_5466.jpg

[bronc_17113]

don't the jeeps run a d35 from the factory?

[Hypoid]

Out back: D-35, D-44, 8.25". Depends on the application and year.

[bronc_17113]

gotcha stillnot fan but I only harass for good fun I don't mean anything by it. I've thought about a cherokee a few times as a more fuel efficient alternative to the bronco

[Hypoid]

If I felt I could work one like my F-100, I'd own two XJs instead of picking up another 390 for the Ford. Our little XJ has really impressed me with very minor (Translated: Cheap) changes.

If it helps you any, I upgraded the injectors to Bosch units off a 5.0 Mustang. LOL Purrs like a kitten!

Edit: Best mileage we ever got was 21/22 MPG, then I put bigger tires on it. :rolleyes:

[bronc_17113]

lol right on. don't u have like 6 fE's sittin in ur garage for that thing?

[Tilt168]

*crying*
why is this travisty *sp* in our club? let me reread the name again.....yep im still remembering correctly, the wine hasn't gone to my head that much.
no in all reality nice lookin heep, couldn't drive it myself but there are times that i wonder why i dont like them. time to get better gears and a locker.....just like what i need to get

[Limochad]

Very nice jeep, when are you gonna wheel in it? Will you take this trip up on the 29th?

29th of ? I'm always up for some wheeling. But I'm only off on Sudays and mondays.

[Limochad]

don't the jeeps run a d35 from the factory?

some do But since mine is a "trail rated" one it has the d44 rear.

[Limochad]

*crying*
why is this travisty *sp* in our club? let me reread the name again.....yep im still remembering correctly, the wine hasn't gone to my head that much.
no in all reality nice lookin heep, couldn't drive it myself but there are times that i wonder why i dont like them. time to get better gears and a locker.....just like what i need to get

"The Plan"

4.88 gears with lockers, 35's, D44 front (out of a rubi).

But to do all of this I need a 8" long arm lift and a list of goodes. So it will stay this way for awile I might throw a lock in the front just cause but we will see

[PaleBlue90]

29th of ? I'm always up for some wheeling. But I'm only off on Sudays and mondays.

the 29th is a sunday, me and another co4x4.org member decided on a sunday beacuse it would work for most

[Limochad]

Just thought I would add this:
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/04jeeptj/95broco.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/04jeeptj/95bronco.jpg

Just picked this up this week. Its a 95 full size bronco with 5.8L
The jeep was replaced awhile back with a 2008 Nissan 350Z

[bronc_17113]

nice bronco any plans?

[Limochad]

I really only bought it to drive in the winter and going camping in the summer. But i think we are going to do a 4" lift with some 33's on it but I need to find out what gears I have in the Bronco.

[bronc_17113]

3:55 I would bet what is the axle code on your door. 4:11's and a leveling kit are almost perfect with 33's

[Tilt168]

4:11? whats that....4.10 is easy esp for the 8.8 just find an explorer!

[1freaky1]

Good choice, not that jeeps are bad or anything! Where are you at in Westminster?

[Limochad]

^^I live off of 120th and Huron.

[96blkbeauty]

Sweet...another Bronco owner. As Don said, probably 3.55's for the gearing. If you want an idea on what a leveling kit/aal and 33x12.50's look like on stock wheels, check out my build thread.

[Limochad]

Thanks guys!!

I think if I lift it it will be a 4" lift. I had an 83 a long time ago that was the first truck I ever lifted so i know what I am in for. I am conserned on the gearing. I do not have the skills required to change them. so I would have to pay a shop to have that done. And the point of this truck was not to spend a lot of money on it. So we will see what happens this summer.

[96blkbeauty]

Thanks guys!!

I think if I lift it it will be a 4" lift. I had an 83 a long time ago that was the first truck I ever lifted so i know what I am in for. I am conserned on the gearing. I do not have the skills required to change them. so I would have to pay a shop to have that done. And the point of this truck was not to spend a lot of money on it. So we will see what happens this summer.

Well, first off, you can run 35's with a 4 inch lift...and some minor trimming (if any). There have been people who ran that set up with stock 3.55's, but it is not recommended. It will destroy throttle response, gas mileage, and eventually your tranny.

With that being said, I think a 4 inch and 33's (like you have planned) would be your best option. 33's and 3.55's aren't bad. I am running it now, and yes it is noticeable, but not horribly. If you buy the lift, and need some help installing it, let me know. I have a little bit of experience with suspension (very little) because I did install my leveling coils and add a leaf on mine. Plus I have been interested in learning how to do a full suspension lift, so I can eventually put a 6 inch on mine.

Also, check out FullSizeBronco.com. Its a very useful site, and you will meet a lot of great Colorado members with FSB's as well.

[Limochad]

Finaly got it all cleaned up!! Looks good now for a 4x4 that cost me $1500.00

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/04jeeptj/bronco.jpg

[mattadams]

Looks good I love them Broncos :).

[Tilt168]

god i hate the auto market right now.... i bought queenie just before everything started to drop and now i STILL owe more then her market value *sigh*

[bronc_17113]

Having done it I would not run 33's on the bronco if it is goin to be a driver with 3:55's. i got so fed up with the lack of response out of mine its back on 31's except for wheelin. 4:11's for 33's is about perfect but if your going 4"'s 35's are probablly a better option. If you need a hand when it gets warmer give a hollar but I really have zero experience with gear setup other than some assistance on the operation one time. U may hit scott (sfu.......somethin) on this board. He owns ria grande 4x4 or something like that and seems to have reasonable prices on parts and labor.

[Burg460]

Having done it I would not run 33's on the bronco if it is goin to be a driver with 3:55's. i got so fed up with the lack of response out of mine its back on 31's except for wheelin. 4:11's for 33's is about perfect but if your going 4"'s 35's are probablly a better option. If you need a hand when it gets warmer give a hollar but I really have zero experience with gear setup other than some assistance on the operation one time. U may hit scott (sfu.......somethin) on this board. He owns ria grande 4x4 or something like that and seems to have reasonable prices on parts and labor.

Try running 38's on 3.55's!! You will really hate driving your truck. It was like having a geo engine in a semi. I could never get better then 7mpg either with the 5.8 until I put 4.56's in it. I still think I could use some 5.13's in my truck.
If he wants 35's I would go 4.56's so you can pull the hills easier. :twocents:

[Limochad]

So I have traded my bronco for a F-250. Here is a pic of it. It is a 1989 with a four in lift. Also it has 285/75R16 (look tiny) So I will be going with larger tires once I figure how big I can go. I am hoping for 37's.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/04jeeptj/MyF250006.jpg
Before wax
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/04jeeptj/MyF250004.jpg
after wax:
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/04jeeptj/MyF250002.jpg
I have a few questions for you guys. I need to know if it has a one piece rear main seal? It has a 5.8L. Also what gears do you guys think is in it.

[mattadams]

That sho is shiny! :) Looks good! Long time no see!

[Limochad]

That sho is shiny! :) Looks good! Long time no see!

I will be on a lot more now that I am back in the truck world:thumbsup:

[bronc_17113]

either 3:55s or 4:11s as far as gears not sure on rear main

[ford_munky_man]

Hey limochad, I couldnt help to hear you had a Nissan 350Z? do you ahve any plans for it, as of right now I have a lowering kit w/ springs and struts for both front and back and a hotchkiss antiroll bar. I priced this stuff on the internet and it comes over 1200 dollars for all this stuff, I am selling it for 800, pm me if you would like it. It is all new and in the box still

[Limochad]

Hey limochad, I couldnt help to hear you had a Nissan 350Z? do you ahve any plans for it, as of right now I have a lowering kit w/ springs and struts for both front and back and a hotchkiss antiroll bar. I priced this stuff on the internet and it comes over 1200 dollars for all this stuff, I am selling it for 800, pm me if you would like it. It is all new and in the box still

I dont have it anymore.

[ford_munky_man]

oh darn, i need to get rid of that stuff! LOL ask who you sold it to jk, nice jeep though, ive always had kind of a soft side for them...

[Limochad]

oh darn, i need to get rid of that stuff! LOL ask who you sold it to jk, nice jeep though, ive always had kind of a soft side for them...

Post it up on my350z.com I hate the site but you might be able to sell it there.

[ford_munky_man]

tried that but i dont have enough posts and dont feel like becoming a premier member and paying to sell my stuff.