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by IronTortoise
Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: YJ on Tons Build Saga
Replies: 162
Views: 18805

Re: YJ on Tons Build Saga

Kurt, I like your idea of turning your new trailer into a toy hauler camper combo. One thing you may want to consider however is that in doing so you will have to secure your Jeep in the rear most portion of the trailer. I think that you might find the weight distribution to cause some stability con...
by IronTortoise
Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:21 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop
Replies: 7
Views: 2987

Re: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop

So I found a nice set of YJ soft doors on ebay in brand new condition. They came in yesterday. I test fit them and the lower fits perfectly, latches great, seals perfectly. The upper (which is rounded in the upper rear corner like my hard-top) on the other hand is too long on the back end to close p...
by IronTortoise
Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop
Replies: 7
Views: 2987

Re: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop

Thanks again Kurt, I will see what I can find on ebay
by IronTortoise
Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop
Replies: 7
Views: 2987

Re: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop

Kurt, I have checked out the thread. It is similar to others I have seen. Seems to involve a hard half yj door lower being paired with a soft TJ upper. Still have not seen anything about a full soft door combo
by IronTortoise
Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop
Replies: 7
Views: 2987

Re: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop

Thanks Kurt
by IronTortoise
Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop
Replies: 7
Views: 2987

Soft doors for YJ with a hardtop

I was looking to try to adapt a soft door setup for my 94 YJ with a hard top. I have made inquiries to Bestop previously and was told their full soft doors would not fit a YJ with a hard top. I have done some research online and found some posts where people have coupled YJ hard half door lowers to ...
by IronTortoise
Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: New Member Check In
Topic: Richie from Lynn ma.
Replies: 11
Views: 2432

Re: Richie from Lynn ma.

Welcome Richie, another great run you should consider coming on is our spring trip to Rauch Creek PA, there are a lot of moderate trails which would be perfect for your rig.
by IronTortoise
Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Jeep Camo Wraps
Replies: 10
Views: 2061

Re: Jeep Camo Wraps

Paint is certainly more durable. I have done many Camo paint jobs on things from ATV's to firearms, to other sporting equiptment. using templates with shapes like leaves, branches, and grass to overlay several colors of flat earth tones will give a much better effect. You probably want to start with...
by IronTortoise
Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Centralia next Rausch trip?
Replies: 10
Views: 1220

Re: Centralia next Rausch trip?

Yes, This is a must see
by IronTortoise
Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tons, Atlas
Replies: 67
Views: 9051

Re: Tons, Atlas

Hail to the "Electric Chicken"!
by IronTortoise
Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 35
Views: 2388

Re: What would you do?

I just got my Jeep back. My ring and pinion was smoked. One tooth on the pinion was chipped off pretty badly. Very similar to your situation Ryan. Also decided to replace the unit bearings at the same time as I was getting some significant movement out of them. I feel the most likely cause of issues...
by IronTortoise
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 35
Views: 2388

Re: What would you do?

I am actually having a similar issue with my front diff right now. I have my guy at Pauls transmission in Hingham checking it out for me now. I also had some significant movement in my front pinion that I noticed in a post wheeling inspection I did after Raucsh. If you want to talk to my guy, Bob To...
by IronTortoise
Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Tire balancing with a product called equal?
Replies: 22
Views: 2432

Re: Tire balancing with a product called equal?

I have been using centramatic wheel balancers which are disks that slide over the wheel studs between the rotor/drum and the wheel. They work in much the same way with an outer ring containing a similar medium that self balances as you drive. I have been happy with them.
by IronTortoise
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:03 am
Forum: Dealer / Vendor Reviews
Topic: Got Grade 8?
Replies: 2
Views: 2218

Re: Got Grade 8?

I can also give them high marks. I actually have been going to them to years since they were Cazaults Hardware. They were known for their great selection of bolts and fasteners. When Lowes opened up down the street from them rather than be put out of business like most mom and pop hardware stores th...
by IronTortoise
Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:55 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: 173 lbs of goodness
Replies: 22
Views: 3570

Re: 173 lbs of goodness

Very nice Ryan