One question on tools, since I haven't had to wrench anything yet. Are these put together with metric or standard hardware? Or is it a combo? I would hate being out there with a bag full of standards needing metric.

 

Both, & channel locks, a crescent wrench... Duct tape, electrical tape, a pry bar, a small block of wood.
If you've lifted your Jeep will your factory jack pick it up? How about in the sand? The block of wood can be very useful.

 

I ended up buying a locking rubbermaid tote from Wal-Mart to keep my gear together in the back of the JK...lots of stuff to keep on you when you go wheelin!

 

Haven't been that way in a long time, y'all mind if I join in?
'10 JKU w/4" Lift

 

I say the more the merrier... Welcome! Where you from?

 

I like buds idea that just means more people to drag me around on slicks :-D

 

Nope, doing by myself. OEM removal was easy, about 30 minutes. Then tried installing winch before mounting bumper but couldn't line up so aborted that idea, then mounting, removing, adding spacers ( originally sat too close for taste) then remounting, lining up bolts, shuffling around a bit, adding washers and nuts, tightening and torquing. Lots up and down in 95+ heat.

Plus I SUCK at most mechanical stuff.

 

I didn't dare install the winch before I installed the bumper....too much weight. I just installed mine after the bumper was secured.

I just got my lift kit and trackbar from Northridge4x4 a few minutes ago, and I am very tempted to start installing it now, but I am going to stick to my plan and install it on Saturday. Me an my son are going to make a washer board kit tonight and I am going to get some yard work done tomorrow.

 

My TC shifter linkage broke tonight good thing I was in my driveway bad thing I can't get the knob off...

 

Doesn't it unscrew from the handle?

I am still working on my lift. Down to torquing the control arms and straightening up the steering. I have been at this since 8am....but the light is at the end of the tunnel finally.