making my second and beefier tie rod...

 

Took the doors off a real pain to take top off. I miss the mirrors a lot though.

 

There's several types of mirrors that can be used when doors are off. Mine bolt in where the door pin goes. Check out 4 wheel parts or quadratec.

 

Replaced the lower sway bar link bolt with a Teraflex quick disconnect bolt. I had the Teralfex Leveling kit and it came with longer sway bar links.

I had to buy 1/2" lock nuts at Lowe's to mount the bolts to the axle. I think they are 1/2" - 20's. Needed two. And I used big hitch pins as retaining pins on the bolts. Don't remember the size.
I also had to punch the bushing out of the lower part of the way bar to fit the 3/4" quick disconnect bolt through. I got a big bolt to use as a punch and a BFH. A BFH is a big F-ing hammer for those who don't know. I used a 10 pound sledge to slowly tap it out.

 

I feel you man... paying back my credit for my new 35 inch wheels + 3 inch lift.. Can't wait till that's done to go at it again!

 

They are smittybilt xrc. They look good but don't cover for crap! Haha

 

35 inch wheels? Those are some HUGE wheels

 

I spend my time looking for cheap or free mods to do to my Wrangler. Removing decals and chopping the stock bumper don't cost much. The big one's I have lined up are rocker guards and maybe a regear after it's paid for.

 

Found a used Gobi Stealth Rack on Craigslist with just a few scratches, installed it right after my sons football game. It even came with the ladder and sunshade add on. Next up- front and rear bumpers when i find some i like.

 

are you sending in your steering box? if so you can do it yourself for around 200-300... I have all the parts right now for around $225 i just have to get all my other projects out of the way before tackling that.