Earlier in March (or was it February?), I rehydrated the battery and put a charge on it... I am quite sure that I will have to replace the battery, but if it will last long enough to get it running, good enough. I have also determined that:
- All the hoses / belts need replaced
- All the fluids (oil, coolant, differentials, transfer case) need replaced
- The front tires and spare are holding air, but the rear tires are flat... don't know if that's from valve stem leakage or something more serious yet.
- The steering wheel will need a cover, and possibly replaced.
- The front seats, ditto.
- The top will be replaced, but in the short term a Bikini Top will do nicely (c'mon, she's a JEEP).
- The fender-flares are cracked and need replacing as well.
- I plan to put a square-tube bumper on the rear.
I am planning for BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/As, in LT235/75R15 - this will give a 1" lift over the stock p205/75R15, without requiring a body-lift. They will also not overload the axles, so I should have fairly close to stock performance without having to change gears.
The first priority will be performing all the routine maintenance checks / tasks to get her running after two years of rest, then any safety-related maintenance... once she has been inspected and ready to roll, then I can worry about cosmetics and toys :)
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