With money and time as tight as it is with me lately, I always seem to find excuses to do nothing and my Jeep is starting to show my lack of effort.
I started thinking about all the repairs and upgrades I could do to my Jeep under $50 and that if I would just complete at least one or two of these items per weekend, I would be caught up before I knew it.
50 projects under $50
1 install extended shackles parts on hand 1" boost $0.00
2 install front leveler pucks parts on hand 1" boost $0.00
3 install a factory battery tie down parts on hand $0.00
4 repair rear dome light parts on hand $0.00
5 relocate vaccum canister $5.00
6 finish rear flare fold properly $10.00
7 re-install grille and trim w/ new hardware $10.00
8 turn signal flasher $10.00
9 lube/fix/adjust door handles and latches $10.00
10 headlight rock guards (gay wire ones) $10.00
11 front diff service $20.00
12 rear diff service $20.00
13 new negative cable $20.00
14 rear wiper motor $20.00
15 repair rear washer $20.00
16 tuck and fold rear quarters $20.00
17 fix trailer wiring $20.00
18 led back up lights mounted in bumper $20.00
19 chase down oil leaks $20.00
20 repaint mirrors $20.00
21 temp gauge working $20.00
22 relocate brake lines $20.00
23 tidy up wires under dash/ hood $20.00
24 oil change $30.00
25 trans fluid change $30.00
26 e-brake working (rear discs installed) $30.00
27 repair center console or get new unit $30.00
28 fix horn $30.00
29 replace rear cargo carpet $30.00
30 gauge pod $30.00
31 ram mounts for gps, camera, etc $40.00
32 install new rear speakers $50.00
33 cb and antennae $50.00
34 radiator hoses $50.00
35 key cylinder $50.00
36 lower column shaft $50.00
37 sway bar disconnects installed properly $50.00
38 new drivers seat or repair track $50.00
39 led lights for my taillight boxes $50.00
40 repair muffler bracket $50.00
41 mount spare $50.00
42 mount jack $50.00
43 tank skid $50.00
44 mount some used fog lights $50.00
45 herculine rockers $50.00
46 reline front brakes $50.00
47 grease/ replace front bearings $50.00
48 install a steering brace $50.00
49 air gauge for compressor $50.00
50 ipod hookup $50.00
Totals $1,515.00 (about 70 hrs)
This of course doesn't include the other $4000 in parts that I want but it will keep me busy until I can get my income back up where it's supposed to be.
I guess there is always something that can be done to better your rig or your house or whatever if choose not to ignore it like I have done lately.
Anyone having a wrenching party soon?
