Lets see those sexy 2drs (pictures zone)

[Jjs2door]

Love the look! What seat covers and wheels are those ?

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[J.Ferreira]

Love the look! What seat covers and wheels are those ?

Those are just the heritage tan seats. Couldn't tell ya about the wheels though.

 

[TorturedMargot]

Those are just the heritage tan seats. Couldn't tell ya about the wheels though.

Those wheels are made by Icon Vehicle Dynamics. I think they're on their website

 

[BamaDoughnut]

Love the look! What seat covers and wheels are those ?

Thanks. Seats are factory tan and the wheels are Icon Rebound.

 

[[DELETED USER 82058]]

going topless for as long as I can

What sliders are those and how do they mount?

 

[J.Ferreira]

Bridal Veil Power Station from an upper switchback

from bottom switchback

Black Bear Pass should be on every forum members bucket list.
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Just don't be like this guy and let it get ugly

Is Black Bear open already? It seems early in the season

 

[TorturedMargot]

What sliders are those and how do they mount?

They are EAG, which I've read is a so-so brand, but I haven't had any issues with these. They mount to your body bolts. I tried to find the link for you, but I'm not seeing them on Vicious Off Road (which is where I bought mine), or on Amazon. They have this style for the JK, which won't fit. Or they have this flat style which does work with the JL, I'll link below.

The body bolt mount is definitely solid. Only remove one side at a time. This is crucial. Use an impact to remove ONLY. Do not re install the body bolts with the impact. Torque to spec when you re install, which I believe was around 90 ft-pounds. Maybe a little more, maybe a little less. You will hear creaking noises when turning corners on occasion, because the bracket area will rub with the frame. It's a common issue on all these style sliders, even from the $1000 american made brands, but it can be prevented by placing some rubber washers in between the contact area. Some guys also just cut away some of the bracket area. I haven't bothered to do it myself, but I read about it on a thread here somewhere.

Here's the ones that are still available :

EAG Tube Rock Sliders Running Board Fit for 18-22 Wrangler JL (2 Door) https://a.co/d/fQnhYac

 

[TorturedMargot]

They are EAG, which I've read is a so-so brand, but I haven't had any issues with these. They mount to your body bolts. I tried to find the link for you, but I'm not seeing them on Vicious Off Road (which is where I bought mine), or on Amazon. They have this style for the JK, which won't fit. Or they have this flat style which does work with the JL, I'll link below.

The body bolt mount is definitely solid. Only remove one side at a time. This is crucial. Use an impact to remove ONLY. Do not re install the body bolts with the impact. Torque to spec when you re install, which I believe was around 90 ft-pounds. Maybe a little more, maybe a little less. You will hear creaking noises when turning corners on occasion, because the bracket area will rub with the frame. It's a common issue on all these style sliders, even from the $1000 american made brands, but it can be prevented by placing some rubber washers in between the contact area. Some guys also just cut away some of the bracket area. I haven't bothered to do it myself, but I read about it on a thread here somewhere.

Here's the ones that are still available :

EAG Tube Rock Sliders Running Board Fit for 18-22 Wrangler JL (2 Door) https://a.co/d/fQnhYac

I think either Barricade or Rampage makes the same style as the ones I have. You just have to scour across all the retailers to find 'em

 

[desmo2]

I was looking through some of my old photos and ran across this one. This was my first jeep, a pretty basic 1997 TJ Sport. I ordered it during the break between the YJ and TJ and it took FOREVER for it to be delivered. Although I never did any off-roading with it, I loved my Wrangler. I drove it for six or seven years. Fast forward 24 years and I finally got back to the Jeeping world with my 21 Gladiator and 21 Willys 2 door Wrangler. I'm a happy old Jeeper.

Yep, I ordered my '97 TJ during that break, and it took 6 months to come in! First there was a hold on the 6 cyl engine, then the hard top. I ordered it with the factory tube bumpers in black, but they delivered it with chrome bumpers. Once I got everything sorted, I kept that Jeep for 14 years and loved it. I had regret within a couple of years of getting rid of it.

In '21 I finally got another Jeep. While I love the JL, there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the TJ.

 

[The Fixer]

Yep, I ordered my '97 TJ during that break, and it took 6 months to come in! First there was a hold on the 6 cyl engine, then the hard top. I ordered it with the factory tube bumpers in black, but they delivered it with chrome bumpers. Once I got everything sorted, I kept that Jeep for 14 years and loved it. I had regret within a couple of years of getting rid of it.

In '21 I finally got another Jeep. While I love the JL, there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the TJ.

Nice looking LX convertible behind it too!

 

[dragoneggs]

Yep, I ordered my '97 TJ during that break, and it took 6 months to come in! First there was a hold on the 6 cyl engine, then the hard top. I ordered it with the factory tube bumpers in black, but they delivered it with chrome bumpers. Once I got everything sorted, I kept that Jeep for 14 years and loved it. I had regret within a couple of years of getting rid of it.

In '21 I finally got another Jeep. While I love the JL, there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the TJ.

That is/was a beautiful Jeep!

 

[pangmaster]

Yep, I ordered my '97 TJ during that break, and it took 6 months to come in! First there was a hold on the 6 cyl engine, then the hard top. I ordered it with the factory tube bumpers in black, but they delivered it with chrome bumpers. Once I got everything sorted, I kept that Jeep for 14 years and loved it. I had regret within a couple of years of getting rid of it.

In '21 I finally got another Jeep. While I love the JL, there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the TJ.

I loved my 97 TJ too. It was my first new vehicle/factory order. Back then I don't think there were any Jeep websites, so one could only drool over the showroom pamphlets (which I saved, of course )

I also notice a Banks power sticker on that Jeep. The only real issue I had on mine was holes in the exhaust manifold making for a shitty sounding Jeep. I replaced it with a Banks in my driveway, which was lots of fun. If I recall correctly it was a common issue

Cheers

 

[desmo2]

Back then I don't think there were any Jeep websites, so one could only drool over the showroom pamphlets (which I saved, of course )
I also notice a Banks power sticker on that Jeep. The only real issue I had on mine was holes in the exhaust manifold making for a shitty sounding Jeep. I replaced it with a Banks in my driveway, which was lots of fun. If I recall correctly it was a common issue

Dang, I remember that pamphlet! I slobbered on it for a couple of months before I ordered, then for the 6 months it took for my Jeep to arrive.
Yep, I had the cracked exhaust manifold. It made that 6 cyl sound like it was farting. I had it welded twice, but eventually bought one from Banks that lasted the duration.

 

[Bback58]

Dang, I remember that pamphlet! I slobbered on it for a couple of months before I ordered, then for the 6 months it took for my Jeep to arrive.
Yep, I had the cracked exhaust manifold. It made that 6 cyl sound like it was farting. I had it welded twice, but eventually bought one from Banks that lasted the duration.

I remember it too!! My Jeep wasn't as nice though as I couldn't afford much other than the dual tops - otherwise it was pretty bare bones.
I'm surprised I don't have the personalized window sticker anymore as I used to keep all kinds of that stuff.

 

[JPAloha]

Rocky Gap Trail, just outside of Vegas

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