I decided to make a high quality (4K Video) and very detailed look at the gas tank removal on my son's 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ. I believe there will be subtle differences year to year, but this should be helpful for any TJ owner looking to drop their tank... either to replace a rear bumper, replace the fuel tank skid plate, change out a fuel pump, or make room to work in the rear of the Jeep.
The actual tank removal isn't that difficult. The space it gives to work back there is well worth the time to remove it, in my opinion.
I also cover in close-up detail how to disconnect the fuel line connectors (which was another thing I was searching for info for). These are simple push connectors, and were very easy once I understood how they worked.
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Monday, September 4, 2017
DETAILED Gas Tank Removal and Fuel Line Connectors - Project 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ
Sunday, September 3, 2017
DOH! Another Challenge! OME Lift Kit Install Begins - Rear Shocks Springs Trackbar and Swaybar Lin
CJ and I ran into a little snag today starting the disassembly of his rear suspension in order to install the new OME lift kit parts. It's a pretty common problem, but I was hoping to not have to deal with it. But now... we figure out the broken bolt situation.... and hope to only have it be the one... but I have three more bolts to remove on those rear shocks, so it's possible that more will snap!
This is part of the DPG Off Road Ultimate TJ Lift Kit:
http://dpgoffroad.com/products/old-man-emu-ultimate-tjlj-wrangler-kit/
Our most popular kit! The Ultimate kit has everything you need to transform your TJ or LJ into a truly capable, dual purpose machine that really performs- On Road and Off-Road! Fits 33″ Tires, or 35’s with minor mods!
This Complete Kit includes: **4-OME Sport Series Shocks, 4-OME Coil Springs, (your choice of coil rates) JKS “Quicker” Disconnects, JKS 1.25″ Body Lift, JKS 1″ Motor Mount Spacers, JKS Adj. Track bar (front) JKS Adj. Trackbar (rear), DPG 2″ Extended Bump stops (Front & rear) and JKS Adj Rear Swaybar End Links. It’s the Ultimate kit for your Jeep!
Upgrade to Brown Dog Motor Mounts (Ultra Flex Rubber)!
Of course, this kit comes with a NICE embroidered OME cap and instructions!
All kits come with coil springs tuned to YOUR jeep!
This is the kit to start with if you want a complete suspension package that isn’t missing parts!
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Friday, August 25, 2017
Brown Dog Raised Motor Mounts Installation Project 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ
CJ and I got the Brown Dog 1" Raised Motor Mounts installed. This helped re-align everything after the body lift and will also help with driveshaft alignment when we do the suspension lift.
This came with the Ultimate TJ Lift Kit from DPG Off Road: http://dpgoffroad.com/products/old-man-emu-ultimate-tjlj-wrangler-kit/
http://browndogindustries.com/Wrangler-TJ.aspx
Ultra-Flex Rubber or Classic Polyurethane - It's your choice. When ordering a Upgrade or Super Kit, the motor mount bushings are fully interchangeable. Order rubber now for daily driving, then, when you build your Jeep into an off-road rig, remove the rubber bushings and slide in polyurethane.
$6.00 USA Shipping - All products. All year. Flat Rate Priority Mail.
Includes Alaska, Hawaii, military addresses & USA territories. Details here.
Life-Time Warranty - Any yellow portion of products. All products. (Replaceable bushings are intended to wear. That's why we make them easy to replace.) Details here.
100% Made in USA - Not just fabricated and assembled in USA, but 100% USA components, including all steel, rubber/polyurethane bushings, Grade 8 and M10.9 hardware, and more.
Extended Technical Support - Most evenings & weekends.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Installation of Smittybilt SRC Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier - Project 2004 TJ Wrangler
I helped CJ install his Smittybilt SRC rear bumper and tire carrier. We had a few challenges, but we got it done as usual. I let him do most of the work on this one while I was working on my own Jeep.
This is the bumper and tire carrier combo:
https://www.extremeterrain.com/smittybilt-src-classic-w-tj-yj-76651d.html
As you can see in the video, we didn't get the final mounting bolts in because we will need to drop the fuel tank, and we just weren't ready to do that yet. We'll do that part later.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Stock Rear Bumper, Tire Carrier, and Tow Receiver Removal - Project 2004 TJ Wrangler
In this video CJ removes his stock rear bumper and tire carrier, as well as the Reese tow receiver that was installed. The flag broke on one of the nuts for the tow receiver, so I just grabbed an angle grinder and cut off the bolt... problem solved! We also had to preserve some wildlife during this video. Really. Seriously. Watch.
This is in prep for the Smittybilt Rear Bumper and tire carrier that is going on. We got it from http://extremeterrain.com - but more on that later.
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
JKS 1.25 in Body Lift Installation - Project 2004 TJ Wrangler
This came with the Ultimate TJ Lift Kit from DPG Off Road: http://dpgoffroad.com/products/old-man-emu-ultimate-tjlj-wrangler-kit/
This is the JKS Wrangler TJ, 1997-2006, B1 Body Lift
http://jksmfg.com/i-9052760-wrangler-tj-1997-2006-b1-body-lift.html
Premium grade body lift kit provides 1.25 in. additional tire clearance without affecting spring rate or suspension geometry
Raises vehicle body relative to chassis and drivetrain for minimal effect on center of gravity
Vehicle specific design ensures proper fitment and safe, dependable operation
Dura-Thane poly spacers encapsulate OE body mounts for ultra secure installation
Includes soft urethane grill supports to prevent it from cracking under stress
Easy to install kit includes all hardware necessary for each application
Requires no modifications to fuel tank, air conditioning, radiator, or brakes, unlike other lift kits
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DPG Off Road Ultimate TJ Lift Kit Overview - Project 2004 TJ Wrangler
Today, CJ and I start the installation of the DPG Off Road Ultimate TJ Lift Kit. Here is an overview of the components in the kit.
http://dpgoffroad.com/products/old-man-emu-ultimate-tjlj-wrangler-kit/
Our most popular kit! The Ultimate kit has everything you need to transform your TJ or LJ into a truly capable, dual purpose machine that really performs- On Road and Off-Road! Fits 33″ Tires, or 35’s with minor mods!
This Complete Kit includes: **4-OME Sport Series Shocks, 4-OME Coil Springs, (your choice of coil rates) JKS “Quicker” Disconnects, JKS 1.25″ Body Lift, JKS 1″ Motor Mount Spacers, JKS Adj. Track bar (front) JKS Adj. Trackbar (rear), DPG 2″ Extended Bump stops (Front & rear) and JKS Adj Rear Swaybar End Links. It’s the Ultimate kit for your Jeep!
Upgrade to Brown Dog Motor Mounts (Ultra Flex Rubber)!
Of course, this kit comes with a NICE embroidered OME cap and instructions!
All kits come with coil springs tuned to YOUR jeep!
This is the kit to start with if you want a complete suspension package that isn’t missing parts!
http://O3Djeeps.com | OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps | I am CPO.