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Can't argue with the final product looks great but good gosh is it a ton to get there.

Man I was ready to play the other day and my dumbass completely forgot in the midst of errands......

Didn't get a lot of free time this weekend but managed to start burning in one side. Few more little areas to weld on then put the outer cap on and move on to passenger.

Thank you! Ten years to create the great wall of Chico!

Appreciate the info. Never really used that stuff before so interesting to see it all. Smart thinking with the fader as the sub control. I find myself using that more in my setup than the volume. One song aounds great next, like wth. Doesn't help most music I listen too sounds like it was recorded by a racoon in a dumpster using a single along cassette player.

Sexy! That dash and gauge cluster...... Is the amp mounted in the center console? In regards to the deck and sound quality how did you configure all of that? Can't imagine stock jeep audio components areup to task. Little out of my element but I remember things like pre amp output, filters, etc for a high quality deck and amp set up?

Sweet! How does it sound in comparison?

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Finally got some time to get back in the garage after summer stuff. Still needing to get the rockers done. They are a royal PITA but I've been going slow to not have hack job. Got the front piece cut out and mocked up. Instructions from IRO are non existent so lots of test fitting, fix something and over and over again. Looks like there is a masive gap but It needs to be pushed further up and there's also the cap that goes over it. Then got the rear This B pilar sections was a bear, could not get it to fit the way it was supposed to so took the BFG and angle grinder to make it fit. IRO is saying you're supposed to weld the pilar to the back but there was no way in hell it would work. Then final mock up before I burn in the gussets.

I've used a guy named Kolak (handle) real name is Nick) to get parts for my WJ and MJ. He's a vendor on jeepforum. Super knowledgeable with jeeps and gets some great prices. He has access to a ton of vendors. Maybe reach to him and see. Seems janky but send him a email and he'll reach out. kolak@aol.com

Sweet, thank you for the info. I already have the trail tamper bump stops and the cans. Running TJ metalcloack coils. So may take you up on those. I'll send you a PM.

Checked out the irate thread, awesome work. Out of curiosity can I get some info on your retainer spring set up? Have a very similar want for my WJ and trying to get some more info. This is what I'm trying to build for my WJ. Company that made them is not longer around.

On the topic of upgrades one that I had thought of was using a misting type of system in front of the radiator using washer fluid. Thought was similar to a swamp cooler and using water evaporation to help cool. Basically using some small misters to blast the radiator then rest of the system does it work.

Got to see the legendary Shonen knife last night. Played a killer set, first half was their Ramones covers Then came out and played bunch of their other stuff. Crazy range of songs from super poppy to melodic to rock but a ton of fun and chicks can shred.

Running power to the amp doesn't require the dash being removed, but your deck has to come out and you have to wiggle all over to run the new wires to connect stuff for the amp. This is also all pending your deck can support an amp too. If you don't have RCA outs your limited You need a install kit like this to start. Bare minimum you need power wire, ground wire, amp turn on wire and RCAs. https://www.knukonceptz.com/product/kca-complete-8-gauge-amplifier-installation-kit/ You just need to run the power wire through the firewall. Either poke it through a hole there or a new one with a grommet. Then from your deck you need to run the RCAs back to the amp along with the turn on wire. This is where you might need to pull some carpet and trim to hide the wires. You ground the amp close to it. Then run all your speaker wire from the amp to the speakers. In regards to a sub, personal preference on what you listen to. I run a 8". Most times It's turned to barley on but I like how it rounds out the system.

Thanks! Decided I need to pass the torch to my neighbor for the worst yard on the street.

Thank you! Kicked my @$$ but after a few quotes for someone else to do it my @$$ hurt a lot less. I get landscape work sucks but my gosh it's a yard not a golden path.

Will be interested to see how the audio turns out. Assuming amazing as always.

Spent most of the summer redoing our front yard, hence no movement on Jeep stuff. And why not do it when its hotter than satan's nut sack...... Inherited a mess from the previous owners. Over the years it has just gotten worse and worse. I personally hate yard work/care more than anything. After the low snow and just deadness decided it was time to move on. Goal was low to no maintenance and pollinator friendly plants, no grass anywhere. What I started with, PO put up the wall and it was fn terrible, crooked, falling apart and ugly AF. Then they just had crap over growing everywhere. Started removing the trash and getting to a clean slate. Then started to take shape; grading, hardscaping, plant layout, turf base. Finished product, went with all native plants that are drought tolerant for full sun. Rock and gorilla hair mulch. Nice piece of turf in the middle. Super happy with how it turned out and not having to spend a fortune, but took me a century, to quote my wife.

Man I'm a sucker for the 60s. Think 1969 hits the sweet spot. Chevrolet Nomad, the daily Wagoner, the wheeler K5 family hot rod ZL-1 camaro, date night BMW 2002 for track day

As I was walking in the upstairs hallway, I passed by this box. I immediately had to go ask my daughter what on earth it was. Spy house..........a house for the spys to do stuff and put their stuff in. Duh dad.

Because gas prices.....

Sweet! Awesome work.

Words.....yeah, can't make them. Those are some sexy @$$ welds. Appreciate the help and knowledge!