[JK-Jam]

Im having serious internal debates over going the "lemon" route. Day 2 of ownership coolant reservoir falls off jeep, day 6 steering stabilizer falls off jeep, after that pulley fails, a couple months later pulley fails, engine head swap, oil leak (tear down rebuild tranny/engine, replace tranny sump pump and all seals), horn quits working, radio quits working, jeep starts randomly dying, abnormal noise from right rear driver axle, pulley fails, tranny noises...I think im forgetting some things.


Edit: sad thing is im pretty sure my jeep has been in the shop more than on the trail. I havent even done anything hard (Slick rock is about the hardest I did, and I did it fine stock), I planned to do JKation then I had issue, then I said f*** the issue im going, then I said f*** if I break down I dont wanna ruin someone elses fun.

 

[gnarlyswine]

Forget the lemon law. Take it to an exorcist.

 

[JK-Jam]

Maybe if I show it im the boss and pee on it. At this point I can care less what happens maybe itll catch fire on the way home.

 

[warcop]

Picked my Jeep up from the port and hacked up my overseas license plate to make it fit on the front bumper.

 

[JK-Jam]

And... I jinxed myself. Driving home everything seemed ok. Heard the noise still. All of a sudden RPMs go up, MPH goes down, and it wont let me shift from D to see what gear im in (yes its an auto), my temperature starts climbing. So I realize im in 1st gear going 50mph. Then my check engine light comes on. So I let off gas and start coasting. I try to shift and nothing. I get down to 10 MPH and give it some gas, nothing, no response at all. I pull off the side of the road put it in park and sit there I look underneath and at the engine. I see no leaks, nothing broken, everything seems great. I get in and give it gas, I start moving this time I only get to about 25 MPH. I live 17 miles from work. It took me 50 minutes to get home. There was no traffic.

 

[KevinJBurt]

And... I jinxed myself. Driving home everything seemed ok. Heard the noise still. All of a sudden RPMs go up, MPH goes down, and it wont let me shift from D to see what gear im in (yes its an auto), my temperature starts climbing. So I realize im in 1st gear going 50mph. Then my check engine light comes on. So I let off gas and start coasting. I try to shift and nothing. I get down to 10 MPH and give it some gas, nothing, no response at all. I pull off the side of the road put it in park and sit there I look underneath and at the engine. I see no leaks, nothing broken, everything seems great. I get in and give it gas, I start moving this time I only get to about 25 MPH. I live 17 miles from work. It took me 50 minutes to get home. There was no traffic.

Yep lemon law time!! Sorry to hear this is happening to you! There comes a time when you just have to say **** it!!

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[Jonboy]

Installed my rear Genright aluminum bumper. Had all the holes pre-drilled before taking it in for the powder coat, and it comes back and the damn thing didn't line up. I guess the PC oven somehow slightly warped it. Fortunately I was able to force it to fit with a lot of force and even more cussing. Pics coming later after I finish connecting the LEDs and tighten the receiver hitch.

Anyone tempted to jump on the 20% off Rock Krawler suspensions by Northridge? I'm thinking of going for the 3.5" for my JKUR. Not sure how tough the install would be, but I was going to go mid-arm instead of long-arm since I can't weld and wanted to try to tackle the install myself.

 

[KevinJBurt]

Installed my rear Genright aluminum bumper. Had all the holes pre-drilled before taking it in for the powder coat, and it comes back and the damn thing didn't line up. I guess the PC oven somehow slightly warped it. Fortunately I was able to force it to fit with a lot of force and even more cussing. Pics coming later after I finish connecting the LEDs and tighten the receiver hitch.

Anyone tempted to jump on the 20% off Rock Krawler suspensions by Northridge? I'm thinking of going for the 3.5" for my JKUR. Not sure how tough the install would be, but I was going to go mid-arm instead of long-arm since I can't weld and wanted to try to tackle the install myself.

Have you ever done a adjustable mid arm install? If not I suggest having someone there who has! It would save you one hell of a headache and a lot of time! We had 4 of us on my RK install. W of them have done installs before and it took us around 6 hrs. If you don't have a welder you will need to outsource that part. The rear track bar bracket has to be welded before you do any major wheelin! It will cost anywhere between 100 and 300 dollars at least that was my experience. Of course I took the $100 quote and they did a kick ass job! Go to my Colorado thread "install help" There are a few tricks there that are cool!



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[Jonboy]

damn I was hoping no welding.g was required. what was the hardest part of the install? sounds like my idea of doing the lift alone was a bit misguided.

 

[HOGGSTATUS]

damn I was hoping no welding.g was required. what was the hardest part of the install? sounds like my idea of doing the lift alone was a bit misguided.

I know a guy, who knows a guy, who can do pretty much anything you need!

 

[barrydd]

In the last week I have installed Bilstein shocks and a set of front control arm relocation brackets.

 

[JK-Paul]

3rd Brake Light relocation

Removed the 3rd brake light from above the tire, cut it off with a dremmel. Picked up a 2" LED from an auto parts store. Used a bracket that I think was for a cb antenna mount. Spliced in the wires, taped up the connectors to try and keep out the water. Total was $6.

 

[Jonboy]

I know a guy, who knows a guy, who can do pretty much anything you need!

So you know a guy... now we're getting somewhere...

Seriously, it'd be muy bueno if anyone would be willing to lend a hand on the install, especially if they could weld (I was trying to avoid welding but sounds like its not possible w/ this kit). The last time I tried a suspension install was 10 years ago on my YJ, and something tells me this will be a little more complicated.

I was going to hold off on a lift till the warranty ran out but after messing around at Hollister, I realized how damn low the stock JK is. I figured a 3.5" would be a big help...

Here are the pics of the bumper install. Had it PC'ed at Accessories Plus over in Belmont.

 

[jason mac]

Derek's bumper installed. Also did a full clay bar, wax, and interior clean. Also painted the rock rails. Just need to paint that horrible red tie rod and she is done. Maybe he will take care of it now!!!

 

[Monty]

damn James! why not remove all your extras and lemon law it and get another?
J-, that's a badass jeep. i'm diggin the fender chop too.

 

[jason mac]

damn James! why not remove all your extras and lemon law it and get another?
J-, that's a badass jeep. i'm diggin the fender chop too.

Those fenders were the first set me and Jeff cut at the old shop 3 years ago. I still think they are one of the nicest one's we've done.

 

[Cambo]

Derek's bumper installed. Also did a full clay bar, wax, and interior clean. Also painted the rock rails. Just need to paint that horrible red tie rod and she is done. Maybe he will take care of it now!!!

How much for the J-mac wash, wax, clay, clean? You can really make SOME Jeeps look and work great! I'm thinking of taking the Hunters Point route. Where is that located again?

 

[jason mac]

How much for the J-mac wash, wax, clay, clean? You can really make SOME Jeeps look and work great! I'm thinking of taking the Hunters Point route. Where is that located again?

Like the old saying, "if you have to ask, you can't afford it He is in Maryland for 10 days and left the Jeep here. I was bored and can't stand looking at a dirty P.O.S. Jeep in my driveway. So I made it look new again. He owes me big time!!!

 

[Monty]

WTH's wrong with yours Cam?

 

[JK-Jam]

damn James! why not remove all your extras and lemon law it and get another?

Some things are welded on, I dont think I have all of the stock parts, honestly I think it would be much easier if they would just pay me for the whole thing. Then I could rebuild and have something a little nicer built, I know thats not how it works but I can dream. Also I investigated more into it today, the noise is definitely my engine. But, I think my tranny is also gone since I basically get no drive capabilities now.