Rogue_Alphonse Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 7 hours ago, wacky1980 said: we're talking about maybe doing a small lift and upgrading the wheels/tires, but that probably won't happen right away. i want to get to know her a little bit first. we got this primarily as a work vehicle for me, which includes hauling product around and occasionally pulling a draft beer trailer. i doubt we'll get into trail riding or bombing around the countryside ... not too much anyways, at first. but we'll see. first things first though. i've gotta address that belt chirp this weekend, or else i'm taking it back to the dealer to fix it for me. it only happens for the first couple minutes when it's cold, but it's fucking embarrassing starting up a new buy and having it make noise on day one. i ordered up a full led upgrade kit (i loathe the standard lighting), minus tail lights because i'm not settled on the style i like just yet. next, a few trim pieces and cosmetic tweaks, and maybe a new radio as well. then i'll dive underneath this summer to start looking for trouble lol. The belt chirp is most likely either the belt (obviously) or an idler pulley... another cheap part but isn't hard to replace. But because you just got it, I'd let the dealer deal lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky1980 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 3:53 PM, Rogue_Alphonse said: The belt chirp is most likely either the belt (obviously) or an idler pulley... another cheap part but isn't hard to replace. But because you just got it, I'd let the dealer deal lol i'd take it back to the dealer if i was concerned it could be something more involved than a belt or pulley, but they're an hour drive and they didn't offer shit for a warranty (30 days 50/50). and i declined their "extended warranty" bullshit. it was actually a pretty nice weekend so we put the top down and enjoyed it. this is a thing i can easily get used to lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdamizer Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 We bought a 2020 sahara, power top!! Big ol MTs on it too.... Maybe wife and I can blast out Midwest in a few months and we can jerk eachother off as Jeep dicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky1980 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Just now, Sawdamizer said: We bought a 2020 sahara, power top!! Big ol MTs on it too.... Maybe wife and I can blast out Midwest in a few months and we can jerk eachother off as Jeep dicks hey, my (back)door is always open if you're coming in hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdamizer Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, wacky1980 said: hey, my (back)door is always open if you're coming in hot. Mmmmmmmm that I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky1980 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 12:22 AM, Rogue_Alphonse said: Now if you decide to go more than a 2" budget boost lift... so i'm thinking about moving up to 33s. doesn't require a lift to gain a couple inches, and shouldn't be any rubbing going on at that size if i add some spacers. seems like a nice compromise until i'm convinced a full lift is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdamizer Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, wacky1980 said: so i'm thinking about moving up to 33s. doesn't require a lift to gain a couple inches, and shouldn't be any rubbing going on at that size if i add some spacers. seems like a nice compromise until i'm convinced a full lift is in order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky1980 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sawdamizer said: look at that ugly mf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdamizer Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 minute ago, wacky1980 said: look at that ugly mf. Ha.. that power roof is a game changer tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky1980 Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Just now, Sawdamizer said: Ha.. that power roof is a game changer tho it would be nice. my fingers are already mangled from putting that soft top down and back up alla damn time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdamizer Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, wacky1980 said: it would be nice. my fingers are already mangled from putting that soft top down and back up alla damn time. Yeah, I'm looking forward to the day I forget the top and rain is minutes away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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