Terry's 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

[TerryD]

When the engine got swapped in my Jeep, they left off the heat shield for the injectors and fuel rail. Just ordered a set from DEI to install when I swap injectors.

Might do the aluminum valve cover while I'm in there as well.

 

[TerryD]

I know it's not perfect but I hate paint and detail work. So much....

 

[Prime]

Paint is an artform. Sometimes good enough is good enough.

 

[TerryD]

Scored a fuel rail with a test port at the scrap yard and a rare 03-06 steering shaft and box. Super good day!

 

[IM1RU]

I know it's not perfect but I hate paint and detail work. So much....

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It's a ufckin engine part man, you ain't building a show jeep. It' looks great.

 

[TerryD]

Looking at a sound upgrade. These are what I'm thinking. Sub and amp (actually discontinued 200W version) are recommended by Jeep forum crew.









Thoughts?

 

[Prime]

Seems reasonable. Wattage seems high for the sub. But I guess more power because it's not confined.

My only suggestion would be to find a Marine rated double gang so you can run nav apps /CarPlay / AA

 

[Prime]

Gotta remember that 300w is peak for the sub. RMS is 150w. Miiiight be a bit spicy.

 

[TerryD]

Gotta remember that 300w is peak for the sub. RMS is 150w. Miiiight be a bit spicy.

They don't make the 200W version of that amp anymore.

I use my phone for navigating, so that's not an issue and I don't want to slice up all the dash braces to get a double in there. These were 1.5din originally and no one makes a decent quality unit for those anymore. This single is a weatherproof marine radio cause Jeep.

 

[Prime]

The marine radio made perfect sense.

 

[Gen X]

The marine radio made perfect sense.

But it doesn’t play CDs! What are you going to do with that binder full of 90s tunes from BMG and Columbia House that you got for a penny?

 

[TerryD]

But it doesn’t play CDs! What are you going to do with that binder full of 90s tunes from BMG and Columbia House that you got for a penny?

The same thing I've been doing for the last 20 years.... Nothing.

 

[Gen X]

The same thing I've been doing for the last 20 years.... Nothing.

Pretty sure I still have my stash somewhere. Maybe they’ll be like old vinyl and worth something someday

 

[Newb]

Congrats on the jeep! Good stuff!

 

[TerryD]

Stupid aftermarket security systems and the ufcking jack legs that install them.

 

[relentless044]

Stupid aftermarket security systems and the ufcking jack legs that install them.

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Payback for crossing my o2 sensor plugs. Think you’re the only one who can buy a plane ticket?

 

[TerryD]

Stereo installed. Gotta sit in it and figure out the EQ.

Somehow lost all the screws for the drivers side speaker and trim. WTF. That's never happened to me before. I've gone all over the garage, house and Jeep multiple times and no luck.

 

[Muadeeb]

Attached to the magnet?

 

[TerryD]

Attached to the magnet?

Nope. Factory speakers were components with no exposed magnets. But I looked there twice to make sure....

 

[Brunnie]

Stereo installed. Gotta sit in it and figure out the EQ.

Somehow lost all the screws for the drivers side speaker and trim. WTF. That's never happened to me before. I've gone all over the garage, house and Jeep multiple times and no luck.

Have you looked in the last place?? We all know that you find things in the last place you look.

 

[TerryD]

Have you looked in the last place?? We all know that you find things in the last place you look.

I've looked in so many last places, I'm beginning to wonder if my kids hid them when I went for some pieces....

 

[meisanerd]

They are probably in the same place as all those 10mm sockets

 

[TerryD]

WranglerFix PCM should arrive today. Gonna plug it in and do a good test drive.

Gonna leave tomorrow morning, headed for Emerald Isle, NC and see how it goes!

 

[TerryD]

New PCM works pretty darn good! I can actually clear my CEL now without unhooking the battery. Still having voltage variance, probably need to look at my battery cables and stuff soon.

 

[TerryD]

Adventure time! Once the Jeep is inspected, it's a 7hr road trip! Packed the old PCM JIC but I'm sure it'll be fine. Runs better so far, hoping it holds up.

 

[Prime]

New PCM works pretty darn good! I can actually clear my CEL now without unhooking the battery. Still having voltage variance, probably need to look at my battery cables and stuff soon.

alternator?

 

[TerryD]

alternator?

Very possible.

Jeep made the trip in fine style. I've wanted to drive to the beach in a Jeep with the sides rolled up for almost 30 years. That dream came true today.

 

[TerryD]

Replaced the rusty old cruise control diaphragm bracket. Also painted some of the inner wheel well.

 

[relentless044]

 

[TerryD]

Well, installing the lift and kinda stalled. Rear track bar relocation bracket holes don't line up with the axle bracket so I've got an email in to Currie to see how that want me to proceed.

The broken shock bolts are drilled through and ready for longer bolts and nuts. I'll deal with a correct fix when I finally lift the tub to deal with the body mounts in the future.

Was debating pulling the fuel tank to fix the filler neck issue but gonna hold off since I've had this setback. Looking forward to the increase in ground clearance!

 

[TerryD]

Struggling with the shocks and LCAs. Looks like I need to cut down the back of the coil buckets to clear the shocks and run out the LCAs to lower the pinion angle.

Don't know if I will need a CV rear shaft yet or not. Probably, but I will hold off for the moment.

The saga continues tomorrow evening.

 

[TerryD]

Finished the 4" lift.



Now I need bigger tires.

 

[relentless044]

gonna need a 302 to move those bigger tires

 

[TerryD]

gonna need a 302 to move those bigger tires

Door stop to move tires? I don't get the joke.

 

[relentless044]

Door stop to move tires? I don't get the joke.

Of course I'd be happy to share some swap tips with you!

 

[TerryD]

Gotta straighten the steering, one upper rear control arm bolt needs a washer, and I've got to swap brake hoses.

Oh, and my steering stabilizer looks like this.

 

[IM1RU]

Gotta straighten the steering, one upper rear control arm bolt needs a washer, and I've got to swap brake hoses.

Oh, and my steering stabilizer looks like this.

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Looks like it could use a bit rubber in there...lol

 

[TerryD]

Looks like it could use a bit rubber in there...lol

Yeah. Would help. Got Tha Death Wobble® this evening when I hit a bridge just right coming home. Was fun....

Gonna order the RS7MT stabilizer from Rancho and just round out the full set.

 

[TerryD]

Should go with 33s, but craving 35s.....


Inchitus....

 

[relentless044]

Should go with 33s, but craving 35s.....


Inchitus....

EITHER WAY YOU GOT MORE INCHES THAN ME HOSS HAR HAR HAR gobble gobble