The Butters JK Build

Thanks everyone, I'm really liking the new look too :)

JeepJeep75 said:
Looks great dude! Those rock knobs are the SHIT!! I absolutely love them!!! Are they one-off's?
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http://www.rocknob.com You can buy them from a few different places. Each one is unique, real river rocks. I think I got mine on Quadratec. Had them on my YJ too, awesome feel in your hand.
 
Muffler Heat Shield

Advice? Posted this up in another thread, but it's from 2014 so I thought I'd stick it here too.
Blairpod said:
What did you end up doing with this? I'm having that issue now. I thought I would just put some big washers over the bolts, but once I got under there I saw that may not be an option. I couldn't get the nuts off to save my life. Maybe just drill new holes with new longer bolts? (sprayed them with PB, that's why they're wet)
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EVO Disconnect

Getting closer!
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Previous owner cut off the bar for the rubber stabilizer that was attached to the bushing retainer; $67 to replace :eek: Going to see if I can get some help to weld the bar on somewhere. Then I wouldn't have to drill out the disconnect to flip it (to clear the 1/4 pounder), we'll see.
 
New Front Sway Bar

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Going to switch out the hanger next week to get a little better clearance on the disconnect.
 
New U-Joint

Swapped out the driver's side axle shaft U-joint. Had a little trouble, so I started a new thread. Got it up and running in the end though!
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EVO Oil Pan Skid

Before:
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After:
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Also got my tires balanced and flushed my brake fluid:
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Fixed the rear sway bar bolts and put it back in. Also repainted my transfer case skid on a whim, turned out pretty good :)
 

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Antifreeze/Coolant Flush

Got a little paranoid about the coolant in Butters so I did a flush... and another, and another, and another...
1st Flush:
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2nd Flush:
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3rd Flush:
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The 4th flush finally started to look like water, but I got tired of taking pictures since it was taking all day.
Then did a final flush and filled it up with some good 'ol HOAT.
 
Out of curiosity, and because I am debating on how I want to mount mine, what did you mount your hi-lift jack with.
 
bigcale said:
Out of curiosity, and because I am debating on how I want to mount mine, what did you mount your hi-lift jack with.
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Chain link fence hardware and a steel bar between the roll bars. Started with too-thin metal and put some 1/4" scrap in as a spacer...
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No rattles, really sturdy. I'm considering using something a little stronger between the roll bars, but it works well as is.
 
bigcale said:
Out of curiosity, and because I am debating on how I want to mount mine, what did you mount your hi-lift jack with.
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Just to add, I would highly recommend an INTERIOR mount. No one wants to use a rusty, muddy jack... or pay for a neoprene cover that costs half as much as the jack and looks worse than the jack :rolleyes2:
 
EVO Plush Rides

Put some 2" EVO plush rides in the front last night. (Thanks Dirk!) I got a little over 3" lift, it leveled Butters out nicely and rides great so far.
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