97 rebuild "The Dark Side"

[Mudderoy]

Well maybe that's why mine is higher in front even though I have a 5.5" in lift rear, and 4.5" front.

[XJ Wheeler]

Mine suppose to have 4.5" front, 4.75" rear but is definitively raked. Go figure.

[msmoorenburg]

So the good news the shifting issue is resolved :sign0181: The license plate light is relocated to the tire so its time to regrear and roll. So when Jan1 hits it will be insured :D

[bluedragon436]

It is looking good... I like the hot rod rake you got going on there with the lift... LOL...

[XJ4IV]

awesome work man... the GOOD thing is that those spacers come cheap at the junkyards... and they come in 3/4 inch increments so your able to fine tune them!

[Mudderoy]

So the good news the shifting issue is resolved :sign0181: The license plate light is relocated to the tire so its time to regrear and roll. So when Jan1 hits it will be insured :D

ahhhh resolved how? Gave up? :poke:

[msmoorenburg]

ahhhh resolved how? Gave up? :poke:

Pssst I don't give up :driving:

It was a the turbine sensor and the pickup changes that got me.

1. The TC adapters are different 87~98 same 99+ different
2. That is the 99+ turbine sensor, Pickup is 4inputs per rev
3. That is the 98 on down turbine sensor, Pickup is 1 per rev

Visual reference 99+ sensor has no pigtail and bolts to the TC adapter, 98 on down has a alignment tab and a pig tail off the sensor.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/Captureedit_zpse729b9b9.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

Only 2 items on the list before the jeep gets paint


1. Regear
2. A/C it has a high side leak :(

[XJ Wheeler]

"Hey, what a bright light."

"The tunnel must be ending soon."

[thesupercroc]

"Hey, what a bright light."

"The tunnel must be ending soon."

Nope just a gas bubble.:driving::rolleye0012:

[msmoorenburg]

Regear is setup for Dec 29 :driving:

[denverd1]

You doing the gears yourself?

[msmoorenburg]

You doing the gears yourself?

yes with the assistance of a buddy

[prcjeep]

if ya need an extra hand Im available that day, would be good to see a gear install in person.

[msmoorenburg]

Here is the license plate light update, or should I call it the backup light

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-7422-1355793774191.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-7390-1355793603567.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-7483-1355793579715.jpg

[Mudderoy]

lol holy crap.

[msmoorenburg]

So I took the Jeep out for its first ride (20miles) to the shop. I was very impressed with the ride (wow the RC 2.2 shocks make a huge difference) It was smooth and quiet without vibs up to 60mph.

[4.3LXJ]

A real milestone reached. The first ride. It only gets better from here

[Brasscatz]

Very nice! Let me know when you're all finished with that thing and you've taken a weekend off or two.... I'm buying the BBQ :thumbsup:

[XJ Wheeler]

Somebody say BBQ?

[Brasscatz]

Lol, yep. It's a party. Got bigJim, Bear and Matt so far.... but it's a big shop. I'm sure it can hold more people :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Lol, yep. It's a party. Got bigJim, Bear and Matt so far.... but it's a big shop. I'm sure it can hold more people :D

Lol, sounds like a hoot.

[msmoorenburg]

Very nice! Let me know when you're all finished with that thing and you've taken a weekend off or two.... I'm buying the BBQ :thumbsup:

Well after regear Dec 29 its gonna be ready to burn up the roads.

[Brasscatz]

Well after regear Dec 29 its gonna be ready to burn up the roads.

Sweet, I'll be in Ft. Worth that weekend, but as far as I know I'll have the next few weekends free. We'll get it figured out. I know you never have a day off and I want to make sure you have some rest from Jeeps and cars ;)

[msmoorenburg]

In preparation for the 29th the Jeep was torn down enjoy

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-31946-1356642952969.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-32095-1356643144792.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-5282-1356642904706.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-9962-1356642889751.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-31464-1356642389758.jpg

[4x4Dalton]

Very nice! Let me know when you're all finished with that thing and you've taken a weekend off or two.... I'm buying the BBQ :thumbsup:

Now you know I'm gonna hold you to that BBQ deal. A fat man ain't passin up on good food :)


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[prcjeep]

Now you know I'm gonna hold you to that BBQ deal. A fat man ain't passin up on good food :)


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Did you ever get banned from a all you can eat chinese buffet???

[4x4Dalton]

Did you ever get banned from a all you can eat chinese buffet???

Not yet but that don't mean they don't have a picture of me behind the counter lol.


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[Dredwolf]

Not yet but that don't mean they don't have a picture of me behind the counter lol.


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Long as they aren't running from behind the counter saying "You too fat! No buffet for you, you too fat!!"

Had to find another restaurant...I really liked their egg rolls too...;)

[4x4Dalton]

No they just look at me like I'm Godzilla attacking Tokyo


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[msmoorenburg]

So the Jeep was regeared :shocker::shocker:

I took it out on the open road and it's quiet and smooth. Acceleration is nice to have again.

here is the rear paste pattern

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-25261-1356834657850.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-25203-1356834643118.jpg


The front was the same but I forgot to get pics :smiley-whacky119:

[XJ Wheeler]

Sweet! I know your happy that's done, and get to enjoy all the new gearing goodiness. So, is just down to paint now?

[msmoorenburg]

Sweet! I know your happy that's done, and get to enjoy all the new gearing goodiness. So, is just down to paint now?

Yea just paint now. I repaired the drive shaft for the front and finally it has completed its 2wd to 4x4 conversion :P

[4.3LXJ]

So now when does it wheel?

[msmoorenburg]

Soon I need to order some new rubber first ,and get some miles on it

[4.3LXJ]

Well Wayne says his plans are on track, so he will be there in July probably. I am sure he will help you get it dirty

[msmoorenburg]

I'm game but i will have to keep him and the jeep away from high water

[4.3LXJ]

Just hand him a mask and fins. No snorkel :D

[msmoorenburg]

Just hand him a mask and fins. No snorkel :D

and hand him Jim's keys :)

[4.3LXJ]

Good plan

[msmoorenburg]

So great new the Jeep is inspected and I kicked out 170miles in gear/engine break in. The temp stayed under 210 the entire trip with a/c part of the time. Also I ordered 4 tires for Treadwright. I did rotate the driveshafts 180 degrees to see if it helps with the vibs and it did. And the dorman 81018 axle straps are crap the ujoint had some play

[bluedragon436]

Glad to hear it on the XJ!! I would have already had that engine broken in for ya if you had sent it to me!! LOL.. What size tires did you order?? I want to order some tires from them so bad... but they don't offer 33's in the 15" rim anymore!!

[msmoorenburg]

Glad to hear it on the XJ!! I would have already had that engine broken in for ya if you had sent it to me!! LOL.. What size tires did you order?? I want to order some tires from them so bad... but they don't offer 33's in the 15" rim anymore!!

265/70/17 GUARD DOG's

[msmoorenburg]

So the latest update. Steering box adjusted and steering wheel centered. A new 40 series flow was installed Sounds much better

[msmoorenburg]

So here is the latest.

Been chasing down the vibs at 65+ I've found this

1. The tranny mount was 190 degress out (how this happened i have no clue)
2. The dana 30 yoke has side play. The ujoint doesn't fit sung so this will be on order (dorman straps had to be modded to hold the u-joint in place)
http://lgcdn.jeep4x4center.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/u/-/u-bolt-yoke-conversion-kit-tf-4240444-mc_2025.jpg
3. I will be picking up my angle finder tonight from the shop. In my opinion a 3 degree shim will be all I can use. In the pics its hard to see since its so little. I still may move the front shaft to the rear to see if its a balance issue on the driveshaft.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16240-1357528744720.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-13657-1357528757400.jpg

4. At this point the rear gears are getting quieter at 250miles and the Temp is just below 210

5. My new rubber will be here Thursday :( (Just after the monsoon were getting)

[4.3LXJ]

Looks like it should be straight enough to be OK. However if the pinion rattles, could be it too

[msmoorenburg]

Looks like it should be straight enough to be OK. However if the pinion rattles, could be it too

Everything in the rear is solid (new pinion & carrier bearings)its the front that i'm having yoke issues with.

[Mudderoy]

Everything in the rear is solid (new pinion & carrier bearings)its the front that i'm having yoke issues with.

Actually it's kind of good you are. I mean that replacement yoke is a much better design for an off road vehicle.

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, the straps are crap

[msmoorenburg]

So here is a update MY HEAT WORKS :) Here are the readings after 16miles on the lowest fan speed setting with the a/c on to dry the air

At the windshield

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-23406-1357737645796.jpg

On my shoe

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-23617-1357737682826.jpg


So this is why I say it will run you out of the Jeep.

[4x4Dalton]

Lol I'd say so. No need for a grill if ya go campin just cook the burgers on the dash :D


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[msmoorenburg]

Lol I'd say so. No need for a grill if ya go campin just cook the burgers on the dash :D


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bring your dipsticks fellas were having S'MORES!!!!!

[msmoorenburg]

So the weekend was productive thanks to da bear. We got my new shoes installed and rotors cut. Also I resolved the 1 thump in the front suspension (lower control arm bolt was stripped). Quick run with the tap and a new grade 8 tap and it was fixed.

[msmoorenburg]

So today of all days was the Jeeps main voyage into the urban jungle (Houston TX) my 45~mile trip in was mixed 75mph and stop and go traffic. I did a few screen shots to show engine temp and speed. After sitting still I added a few more things to check out :)

about 15 miles from the house

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/screenshot1_zpsb47af0cd.jpg


after 20 mins in traffic getting back up to speed (40 miles into the trip)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/screenshot_zpscc799dfe.jpg


The entire time the defrost was on (A/C too) so i'm quite happy so far and only 1 item left to resolve

the vibs at 65~75

[4.3LXJ]

Still got vibes from that drive shaft Matt?

[msmoorenburg]

Still got vibes from that drive shaft Matt?

Yes I do. I'll be replacing the front yoke this week and swapping the drives shafts ,and see where it goes.

[4.3LXJ]

Refresh my memory. Which SYE did you use?

[msmoorenburg]

Refresh my memory. Which SYE did you use?

Its a r/c unbranded kit. it was a replacement shaft and yoke not a hack-in-tap

[4.3LXJ]

Tail shaft tight?

[msmoorenburg]

Tail shaft tight?

yup all torqued to spec

http://www.autotrucktoys.com/jeep/images/RCY50-7906-Jeep-Wrangler-Rough-Country-NP231-SYE-Kit.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Well, those Tome Woods drivelines are heavy. A little out and they will vibrate big time. I assume you checked your angles.

[msmoorenburg]

Well, those Tome Woods drivelines are heavy. A little out and they will vibrate big time. I assume you checked your angles.

I have only eyeballed them

[4.3LXJ]

I have a smartphone app that measures to the nearest tenth of a degree. It is what I use now

[msmoorenburg]

I have a smartphone app that measures to the nearest tenth of a degree. It is what I use now

what is the app's name

[4.3LXJ]

I knew you would ask that. All it says is Level in the tittle

[Mudderoy]

This looks promising...

1165

[XJ Wheeler]

Making me wish i had obd2.

[msmoorenburg]

well my trip to work and back was uneventful :thumbsup:

here is the stat's at 72mph :) with 4:10 gears on 32.25 tires

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16336-1358254059786.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Mine doesn't warm up much on cold days...

1172

[Mudderoy]

Here ya go Matt, I didn't know where to put them. Delete this post if you like...

1178 1179 1180 1181
1182

[bluedragon436]

well my trip to work and back was uneventful :thumbsup:

here is the stat's at 72mpg with 4:10 gears on 32.25 tires

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16336-1358254059786.jpg

You had me about ready to pay to ship my XJ to you to have the engine rebuilt and re-geared to 4:10.... especially if I can get 72MPG out of it!! :smiley-laughing021: then I figured out you meant 72MPH by looking at your readout.. but either way you def. look like you got some good readouts coming out of the new setup!!

[msmoorenburg]

You had me about ready to pay to ship my XJ to you to have the engine rebuilt and re-geared to 4:10.... especially if I can get 72MPG out of it!! :smiley-laughing021: then I figured out you meant 72MPH by looking at your readout.. but either way you def. look like you got some good readouts coming out of the new setup!!

lol sure, thanks for catching the oops

[msmoorenburg]

So with some assistance I got trailer lights working and towed home a boat. Its sure town nice. On the other hand Dalton did some cleaning for the upcoming lift install


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-23859-1358516684126.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-14113-1358516667350.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-4967-1358516638484.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Wow Bear, you need to swing by my shop too.

[prcjeep]

Wow Bear, you need to swing by my shop too.

Has trailer... will travel! lol it is nice to have someone to shoot the shit with when your wrenching... Bear is a great guy and thanks for cleaning up around the shop! and also lending a hand when needed!

[4x4Dalton]

No prob. :D Oh and Steve I'd be glad to bro if ya wasn't so far away :) :)


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[4.3LXJ]

Thanks Bear. The last time it was cleaned up I installed a suspension for the guy. Guess he couldn't stand it :D

[msmoorenburg]

So long over due a current pic.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-7638-1358558546924.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good Matt

[prcjeep]

So long over due a current pic.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-7638-1358558546924.jpg

Nice rack:wink::wink:

[msmoorenburg]

Nice rack:wink::wink:

perv :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[Brasscatz]

Jeep's lookin great Matt! Shop looks good too! Bear sent me those pics the other day. Funny... the unopened Dr. Pepper can looks out of place!

[4x4Dalton]

Jeep's lookin great Matt! Shop looks good too! Bear sent me those pics the other day. Funny... the unopened Dr. Pepper can looks out of place!

Cause I hadn't opened it up yet :D


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[prcjeep]

Cause I hadn't opened it up yet :D


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And its not crushed on the floor in a random nook! :smiley-laughing021:

[4x4Dalton]

And its not crushed on the floor in a random nook! :smiley-laughing021:

Nope I picked all those up :)


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[bluedragon436]

So long over due a current pic.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-7638-1358558546924.jpg

The XJ is looking good... I love the Moab's so much on the XJ... Wish I could have found a set of the 16" Moab's for my XJ...

[Sneedle Vision]

Man, it's hard to beat an XJ in black. Looks so nasty. Great work sir!

How's the gearing/tire combo working for ya?

[bluedragon436]

Yeah I wish I would have been able to pick up a black XJ when I got mine... I have always loved the black XJ's... especially with some nice dark tinted windows... and a nice lift with some beefy tires... Looking good for sure Matt!! Just let me know when you got that engine, lift and gears broken in for me so I can come down there to take delivery of my XJ!! LOL

[XJ Wheeler]

Man, that jeep is sliiiick. Kudos, Matt.

[msmoorenburg]

Man, it's hard to beat an XJ in black. Looks so nasty. Great work sir!

How's the gearing/tire combo working for ya?


So far loving the regear, avg mpg is 16 so far

So today I add a brush guard and cranked the sye yoke down another turn. Still have vibs but less :) so i'm taking baby steps

So the red headed step child (brasscatz's) jeep grew up, and xjwheeler came by for a visit. Just in time to watch Patrick break his jeep. So enjoy the pic of the day :) no bigjim350 (he left early) or Patrick his was on the lift with a relocated lower control arm bracket


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16241-1358651135680.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16265-1358651027359.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-6650-1358650990609.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

So I added a $32 rearview mirror screen for grins what ya think

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-17230-1359508098913.jpg

Playing a dvd

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16430-1359508134778.jpg

[Brasscatz]

interesting... does it just show you a video of what's behind you all the time?

[msmoorenburg]

interesting... does it just show you a video of what's behind you all the time?

yeppers

[Brasscatz]

I like it! Eliminates the issue of your spare tire in the window too

[Mudderoy]

So I added a $32 rearview mirror screen for grins what ya think

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-17230-1359508098913.jpg

Playing a dvd

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16430-1359508134778.jpg

Does it block your view outside? Are video displays illegal (while moving) if the driver can see them?

[XJ Wheeler]

I like this idea. I've always wanted to do a swing out tire carrier on the rear but hated the idea of blocking my rear visibility. Might just solve that issue. Hmmm...

[Mudderoy]

I like this idea. I've always wanted to do a swing out tire carrier on the rear but hated the idea of blocking my rear visibility. Might just solve that issue. Hmmm...

I thought of this after. I have a smart phone mounted to my windshield, and a GPS mounted to the dash just above the dash line.

I have noticed that the backlight from these screens make it hard to see. At night mainly, but a rapid change in lighting conditions could make it hard to see outside.

I wonder not only how much windshield this covers, but also how much glare is caused by the back lite screen. I'm sure the brightness can be adjusted, or it may even have an auto adjust. I'm just throwing this out there as a consideration of something that otherwise would seem to be a great idea.

[XJ Wheeler]

I thought of this after. I have a smart phone mounted to my windshield, and a GPS mounted to the dash just above the dash line.

I have noticed that the backlight from these screens make it hard to see. At night mainly, but a rapid change in lighting conditions could make it hard to see outside.

I wonder not only how much windshield this covers, but also how much glare is caused by the back lite screen. I'm sure the brightness can be adjusted, or it may even have an auto adjust. I'm just throwing this out there as a consideration of something that otherwise would seem to be a great idea.

It doesn't look like that particular one was made for a rear view, so i would doubt it has auto darkening. But one would think they're made. I see where your going, and it is a concern. Hmmm. Perhaps a night vision mode would be okay for night driving. Wouldn't be able to use the regular mode at night anyways.

[msmoorenburg]

So I had a productive day at the shop. I flushed the diff's from the regearing. I replaced the rear yoke (to remove the side play) and did the Dorman 81004 conversion.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-17662-1359776780019_zps89d8f4c9.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-2674-1359776763912_zpseaa454d6.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-1393-1359776749863_zps2ba3db67.jpg

I also spent some time on my welder, and got it working :thumbsup: So its time to let the real fabbing begin

My free welder thanks to a 110v plug on a 220v unit

MMSL250 Snap-on mighty muscle

http://www.naalive.com/photos/alaska/4014/4014_0011_1_md.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good Matt. Nothing like a free welder either

[msmoorenburg]

So I think I have a axle u-joint binding up:bang:, so I went to digging for one that can be lubed with out issues. The one I found was from O'Reilly's p/n 377. I had to order them so i'll do some install shots later

http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/medium/mpj/p377.jpg

[Brasscatz]

So I think I have a axle u-joint binding up:bang:, so I went to digging for one that can be lubed with out issues. The one I found was from O'Reilly's p/n 377. I had to order them so i'll do some install shots later

http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/medium/mpj/p377.jpg

Now you just have to find that pneumatic grease gun ;)

[msmoorenburg]

Now you just have to find that pneumatic grease gun ;)

I'll leave that guy to the "Jim's and Bear's" :P I have a nice one at home :thumbsup:

[4.3LXJ]

I have one, but now my air compressor is broke :bang:

[prcjeep]

OH BOY! hmm need a metal shopping list for.... Doors? Bumper? Other bumper? Flat flares? lol

[msmoorenburg]

OH BOY! hmm need a metal shopping list for.... Doors? Bumper? Other bumper? Flat flares? lol

Sorry Patrick still got to get a bottle of gas :mad0029:

on the other hand I'm getting the hang of the rearview cam. At night it goes to black and white (the camera not the screen) here is a dusk shot

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-17263-1360155711187_zpsa55e2b26.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

So the wifey surprised me with these for v-day.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-50472-1360847874706_zps7ffd7bc8.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-51920-1360847789129_zpsc803733f.jpg


So now I can get my hitch solid due to the old strips having been stripped out

[msmoorenburg]

So I think I have a axle u-joint binding up:bang:, so I went to digging for one that can be lubed with out issues. The one I found was from O'Reilly's p/n 377. I had to order them so i'll do some install shots later

http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/medium/mpj/p377.jpg

As promised the installed photos

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-24212-1361155257410_zps7ad08d4a.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-26033-1361155296404_zps59b6d120.jpg

And the break rebuild



So today da Bear and I reworked the front brakes here what was replaced

1. 2 rotors
2. new pads
3. 2 reman calipers
4. tire rotation


I did have to do some welding on the knuckle. The brake pads had wore a grove into knuckle. Both sides top and bottom

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-24599-1361155285160_zps4bd50c39.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-25474-1361155469710_zpsa3d10d23.jpg

The fix

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-43210-1361155331586_zps14678c13.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16815-1361155320428_zpsd69e9503.jpg

The end product

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-16690-1361155272829_zpsc7b0aa26.jpg

Let's hope this cures the rabbit :patriot:

[cantab27]

i run them u joints.........very good with water.....so ive been told

[msmoorenburg]

I installed the new nut strips and hitch. So to the ones searching for a tank skid they are different between steel tank and plastic:bang:. So no skid install yet. Also happy to report no more thumping of the brakes

[msmoorenburg]

So the results are in from Tom Woods on my driveshaft. It is what he called overextended. They say when installed you should see only 2 1/2in of the shinny part.

This one measured 3 1/2

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-13657-1357528757400.jpg

My center to center on the u-joints were 33 3/4 so the new shaft was cut to fit and upgraded to the full spline shaft with the boot (X & XB in the pic)


http://www.4xshaft.com/SYE/images/Spline_Slip_Yoke_Differences.gif

[Mudderoy]

Hmmm I need to measure mine...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Gn7RL7y8LdQ/TopSp2SlRNI/AAAAAAAABeA/hIL0FPzUyhU/s879/2011-10-03+19.08.54.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Man, how did that come up so short?

[msmoorenburg]

Man, how did that come up so short?

It maybe longer it was 3 days ago when i did the measurement i'll correct it when I measure it again the key is the distance of the middle part

[4.3LXJ]

Yeah I know. The thing is that when Tom Woods asks for info, they want the working distance between the center of the U joint caps on both ends. Didn't you order it through someone else?

[msmoorenburg]

Yeah I know. The thing is that when Tom Woods asks for info, they want the working distance between the center of the U joint caps on both ends. Didn't you order it through someone else?

yes it was ordered from RC, and as they put it. Its a best guess to fit all applications

[4.3LXJ]

I am sure you have complained to them, but a screw up in measurements is their fault all the way in spite of a 30 day limit on warranty for it

[msmoorenburg]

I am sure you have complained to them, but a screw up in measurements is their fault all the way in spite of a 30 day limit on warranty for it

Honestly I haven't even called RC after the 30~90 day warranty deal. I just shipped it to Woods and they ran with it after approval. The nice thing its cheaper to do that, than to take it to a local shop with shipping

[msmoorenburg]

So today I put in the upgraded Tom Woods drive-shaft and put the rear up front. Less vibs since the front now has a little play. I also ran new vent lines for the front diff and transfer case. So for fun I decided to clean up the engine bay

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-41797-1362180971227_zpsb7afdc9a.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-42728-1362180950012_zps2feb9932.jpg


So I just upgraded my mall crawlin status :rolleye0012:

[Carves]

Very purdy ... makes mine an embarassment.

Shame about the green paint spill tho ... or is that a coolant leak .. :confused: ... :D:D:D.

[msmoorenburg]

Very purdy ... makes mine an embarassment.

Shame about the green paint spill tho ... or is that a coolant leak .. :confused: ... :D:D:D.

Ok Carves, i fixed my response


Its a U.S. sports drink brand, you aussie clown

[4.3LXJ]

I gave up on that after the mud holes. Everything is the same color now and it doesn't want to wash off

[XJ Wheeler]

Whew, even cleaner than mine. :D

[bigjim350]

So I just upgraded my mall crawlin status :rolleye0012:

:mock:

[msmoorenburg]

so you all know simple green + armor all = Jimbo clean jeep

[msmoorenburg]

So I put the Jeep to work today. Hauling trees and sticks from the back yard. Only 10 loads with the trailer and 4 trees cut up and out of the yard

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-5968-1362277704065_zps4b3c987f.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-52662-1362277740181_zps106e9f78.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

So here is my to do list to the Jeep.

1. Replace the headliner
2. Retint the windows
3. Rear and front skid find/install The rear is the old style I picked up
4. Tranny ext cooler install
5. Send the front shaft to Tom Woods to get upgraded
6. Upgrade head lights
7. Fix the fog lights
8. Slyder's and reinforce R/C xmember
9. Find or paint hood
10. Replace drivers door window regulator (goes up but not down)
11. Replace the door limiter "it pops"
12. Replace the fan clutch (its getting weak)

[msmoorenburg]

So I have confirmed with the painter. The jeep will be dropped off Sunday to become 1 color again :bang:. So its gonna be a few weeks before I can work on it again :cry:

[bluedragon436]

I need to complete 1 and 7 myself on your list!! But the XJ is looking good... Look forward to seeing it after getting hit up with a fresh coat of paint!!

[msmoorenburg]

So the Jeep got tagged today


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-15904-1362805021590_zpse4ef6cf3.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

well its a teaser shot

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/imagejpeg952_3_zpsb90e3ad7.jpg

[4x4Dalton]

Sweet!!!! It's no longer a color by numbers hood :D Sorry free shot had to take it. Looks good bro. He do all 3 pcs for ya?

[msmoorenburg]

Sweet!!!! It's no longer a color by numbers hood :D Sorry free shot had to take it. Looks good bro. He do all 3 pcs for ya?

naww just the 2 for now

[4x4Dalton]

That's cool. The header panels gonna take some time

[bluedragon436]

Hood is looking good Matt... Can't wait to get around to the painting on my project..

[msmoorenburg]

So the painter send me a teaser shot today.


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/imagejpeg952_4_zps9656e433.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Lookin good!

[4x4Dalton]

Purdy shiny :)

[Brasscatz]

If you're trusting this guy with your Jeep, I know he's good at what he does... but just to ease my mind, he's not letting it dry outside is he? All this pollen in the air down here right now and possibility of trash getting in the paint is making me shiver :D

[msmoorenburg]

I've seen his work for 10+ years and he has won 2nd in a national car show for restomod class (Buick Wildcat).

[msmoorenburg]

so I know i'm asking for trouble :sign0181:


Putting the Backbone to work


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG950421_zpsdc5da83f.jpg

this time it didn't flex :P

[msmoorenburg]

So I waited a while to post pics (seeing Patrick "prcjeep" adds dirt to a shinny jeep) :poke: yes he was caught in the act

So I took the boys to the creek by the house and snapped some pics

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_185600_361_zpsbd6f5aa7.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_185542_635_zpsada78ab0.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_185530_671_zpse6ba7a70.jpg

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_182828_230_zps485f5b06.jpg

#2 doing what he dose best

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_185155_863_zpsce1a331a.jpg

#3 eating it up

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_185105_860_zps486beb9d.jpg

So as we were leaving a train came, see the fear on his face

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_192228_597_zpsfb4476b4.jpg

then again this was his view

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_192111_133_zpsf114c1bf.jpg

[4x4Dalton]

So I waited a while to post pics (seeing Patrick "prcjeep" adds dirt to a shinny jeep) :poke: yes he was caught in the act

Oh man I wish I gotten my phone out and recorded that. It was priceless.

[msmoorenburg]

Oh man I wish I gotten my phone out and recorded that. It was priceless.

Just wait i'll leave him a small present

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jkecxejidos/THs3H1gkB5I/AAAAAAAACks/ymN5sDrINnE/s1600/diaper-day144-aug29.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Uh oh... what'd he do? Was he just piling dirt on the hood or something?

[msmoorenburg]

Uh oh... what'd he do? Was he just piling dirt on the hood or something?

I'll let him fess up, not like the 3 of us (Jim,Bear,& myself) We just stood there and watched him do it.

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good, Matt. Is she done for good now? What am i saying! :crazy:

Wow, #2 could be your mini-me. That look is priceless. lol.

[msmoorenburg]

Lookin good, Matt. Is she done for good now? What am i saying! :crazy:

Wow, #2 could be your mini-me. That look is priceless. lol.

A Jeep is never done :) I'm still looking for a few more add-ons.

[Brasscatz]

A Jeep is never done :) I'm still looking for a few more add-ons.

WAIT!!! PERFECT idea! how about some Teflon coating? Washing the Jeep after wheeling will be a BREEZE!

[msmoorenburg]

Installed the dirtbound fan setup and here is my results after 45 mins of ideling


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/screenshot_zps4fa8f6f4.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/screenshot_zps4fa8f6f4.jpg.html)

[Brasscatz]

So far so good. Can't wait to see the results after tomorrow's commute!

[bluedragon436]

So as we were leaving a train came, see the fear on his face

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_192228_597_zpsfb4476b4.jpg

then again this was his view

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130409_192111_133_zpsf114c1bf.jpg

I'd love that view... then again I love the locomotives and being close to them when they come by... Looks like a good time was had by all... The XJ looks good!!

[msmoorenburg]

So my counterpart and I set off to correct the dirtbound setup install

I ask am i starting them out to early?
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130422_182620_299_zps26cf16ab.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130422_182620_299_zps26cf16ab.jpg.html)

So here are the pics in how the fans are suppose to sit in the jeep

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130422_183942_389_zpsdabca598.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130422_183942_389_zpsdabca598.jpg.html)

I wasn't to happy about hacking up the upper radiator support but here is my outcome

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130422_183936_048_zps1a8dd6c0.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130422_183936_048_zps1a8dd6c0.jpg.html)

Inspecting my work :rolleye0012: with a hammer in hand

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130422_182929_490_zpsa9f36a12.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130422_182929_490_zpsa9f36a12.jpg.html)

Here is a good shot to see the clearance

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130422_183950_759_zps4d72c0b1.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130422_183950_759_zps4d72c0b1.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130422_184033_801_zps55cb09ce.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130422_184033_801_zps55cb09ce.jpg.html)

And my temp wiring I'll clean it up after I know its up for the task

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130422_184000_918_zps0648ec16.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130422_184000_918_zps0648ec16.jpg.html)

So currently I have 2 fans that come on when the key is "on" and the 3rd fan is still controlled by the ecu.

[XJ Wheeler]

Never too early to get them started. ;) Looking forward to the results.

[msmoorenburg]

So yesterday is was 80ish out and I stared my 48mile trip back to the house and here is the outcome of the dirtbound setup

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/screenshot_zps30ec7e35.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/screenshot_zps30ec7e35.jpg.html)

I was running the a/c too, 90% of the trip it was 208 and 210 was the max

[Brasscatz]

Great results so far! Gas mileage even went up a bit!

[Mudderoy]

So yesterday is was 80ish out and I stared my 48mile trip back to the house and here is the outcome of the dirtbound setup

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/screenshot_zps30ec7e35.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/screenshot_zps30ec7e35.jpg.html)

I was running the a/c too, 90% of the trip it was 208 and 210 was the max

You're block is .030 over, right?

[msmoorenburg]

You're block is .030 over, right?

yes I am .030 over

[msmoorenburg]

So a update on the Dirtbound fan setup, My first test in gridlock traffic.

I sat in this traffic this am for over a hour

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130426_064922_195_zpsbc77c370.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130426_064922_195_zpsbc77c370.jpg.html)

To my surprise it maintained this temp. oh no a/c this am the road temp was 70

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/screenshot1_zps114ec953.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/screenshot1_zps114ec953.jpg.html)

[Brasscatz]

Very promising!

[msmoorenburg]

Still iffy about the dirtbound fan setup, but here is my results from a 90degree day

208~213 its pretty steady 213 with the air on at 75 mph. It only hits 208 when you come to a stop after 45mph+. I did see a few spikes of 219 last week while i was putting through town.

[msmoorenburg]

So I ordered the Headliner material for the Jeep.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320698001466?item=320698001466&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:US:3160&vxp=mtr

[msmoorenburg]

So I finally replaced the airbag module to get the "airbag light" to turn off on the dash. I did do some running around town last night to get oil and a filter for the next oil change and the temp was spot on 210. All city driving with the a/c on and the outside temp was 90 :mad:

[msmoorenburg]

ordered one of these blue fellers

http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Products/images/STD-TBB-F.jpg

And a pair of let offroad lights

http://hz01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/227/354/609/609354227_698.jpg

[LizardRunner]

coming along nicely matt, Heavy duty is always good in a track bar.

[msmoorenburg]

For the ones that want to know how much the Rough Country 6.5 long arm kit settled on me here are my numbers. Also take note original numbers were old tires new numbers are new tires


Front Door/Fender
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-11405-1355144862996.jpg

Front Fender After 3500 miles
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130520_212859_494_zpsfbcc41ee.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130520_212859_494_zpsfbcc41ee.jpg.html)

Rear by taillight
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-7159-1355144880101.jpg

Rear After 3500 miles

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130520_212704_469_zps3ce52f60.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130520_212704_469_zps3ce52f60.jpg.html)

[msmoorenburg]

So the brown Santa showed up yesterday

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130530_182608_338_zpscd27bb7f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130530_182608_338_zpscd27bb7f.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

So the brown Santa showed up yesterday

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130530_182608_338_zpscd27bb7f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130530_182608_338_zpscd27bb7f.jpg.html)

Me too!

2411

[XJ Wheeler]

So the brown Santa showed up yesterday

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130530_182608_338_zpscd27bb7f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130530_182608_338_zpscd27bb7f.jpg.html)

And look at that new floor!

[msmoorenburg]

Well installed the Ironman track-bar today man that thing id beefy

[Mudderoy]

Well installed the Ironman track-bar today man that thing id beefy

I hear it's so heavy you have to put on one side, take a break and then do the other.

[4.3LXJ]

You have to practice bench pressing

[msmoorenburg]

You have to practice bench pressing

:rolleye0012: tranny jack worked wonders

[Brasscatz]

I love it when Matt gets new stuff... I get his old "gently used" stuff :D

[Carves]

I wouldnt have minded ... getting his new stuff ... :D

[prcjeep]

I love it when Matt gets new stuff... I get his old "gently used" stuff :D

I passed on this one as it wasn't "trail tested" ;)

[Brasscatz]

I think it was the same one he had on at muddy gras

[msmoorenburg]

I think it was the same one he had on at muddy gras

The one and only :), And pat it was trail tested just not trail flooded :D

So the Ebay lights came in and it looks like i'll be buying a few more of these guys. A quick test in the house they are uber bright.

[Mudderoy]

The one and only :), And pat it was trail tested just not trail flooded :D

So the Ebay lights came in and it looks like i'll be buying a few more of these guys. A quick test in the house they are uber bright.

Do you need to test them outside to be sure, or are you that certain? How about the quality of the mounts?

[msmoorenburg]

Do you need to test them outside to be sure, or are you that certain? How about the quality of the mounts?

I will get some pics soon. the housings are alum with a sheet metal bracket

[Brasscatz]

did you get them from snappy lights like mine?

[msmoorenburg]

So here are my $61 LED lights they are the 30 degree spot light version

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130604_182427_692_zps3febce22.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130604_182427_692_zps3febce22.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130604_182324_570_zps042a9921.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130604_182324_570_zps042a9921.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130604_182343_592_zpsb0402a83.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130604_182343_592_zpsb0402a83.jpg.html)

Only if you could see it like this without the camera

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130604_182459_237_zps74870fc3.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130604_182459_237_zps74870fc3.jpg.html)


30 mins before dusk LED light off, Camera flash ON

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130604_204039_094_zps7f944343.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130604_204039_094_zps7f944343.jpg.html)

30 mins before dusk LED light ON

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130604_204051_301_zps31058eed.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130604_204051_301_zps31058eed.jpg.html)

After dusk

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130604_205212_930_zps76151225.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130604_205212_930_zps76151225.jpg.html)


The daylight test

http://youtu.be/ZqLyJmb5dPY

[Brasscatz]

Those look pretty useful! Where you gonna put them?

Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk 2

[msmoorenburg]

Those look pretty useful! Where you gonna put them?

Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk 2

I have a full roof rack i'm working on putting up top

[Brasscatz]

Good idea. Was it an eBay store or private seller? I would love to get ahold of some of those for my future rack

[msmoorenburg]

Good idea. Was it an eBay store or private seller? I would love to get ahold of some of those for my future rack

Ebay seller

[msmoorenburg]

Well the Dirtbound fan setup was pulled this weekend. It just can't handle the Texas heat in stop and go traffic. My max reading making a food run was 238. This was a quick 15 min trip but all red lights. I was able to get cooled back down to 208 on the freeway. The temp via overhead was 95 and we still have another 10~20 degrees to go. With a wheeling trip this weekend I'm not gonna risk a 3500 mile motor so I installed a GC fan clutch.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130609_191048_868_zpsda1421af.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130609_191048_868_zpsda1421af.jpg.html)

On a good note I did start my external tranny cooler (just needs to be plumbed)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130609_191029_535_zps8bafe1bc.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130609_191029_535_zps8bafe1bc.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

Well the Dirtbound fan setup was pulled this weekend. It just can't handle the Texas heat in stop and go traffic. My max reading making a food run was 238. This was a quick 15 min trip but all red lights. I was able to get cooled back down to 208 on the freeway. The temp via overhead was 95 and we still have another 10~20 degrees to go. With a wheeling trip this weekend I'm not gonna risk a 3500 mile motor so I installed a GC fan clutch.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130609_191048_868_zpsda1421af.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130609_191048_868_zpsda1421af.jpg.html)

On a good note I did start my external tranny cooler (just needs to be plumbed)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130609_191029_535_zps8bafe1bc.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130609_191029_535_zps8bafe1bc.jpg.html)

I don't know what you're complaining about. 238 is a great temp for slow cooking pork, and smells great while stuck in traffic! :boohoo:

[XJ Wheeler]

Did anybody else focus on these two words "wheeling trip"? :D

[Mudderoy]

Did anybody else focus on these two words "wheeling trip"? :D

He's got a few planned.

[bluedragon436]

Ebay seller

Link to seller's store or it didn't happen!! LOL Nah, actually I just want the link so I can get a set or two for my XJ!! LOL

[msmoorenburg]

Link to seller's store or it didn't happen!! LOL Nah, actually I just want the link so I can get a set or two for my XJ!! LOL

here ya go

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2pcs-4-18W-1260LM-CREE-Led-Work-Light-Bar-Off-road-SUV-Boat-4x4-Jeep-Lamp-4WD-/00/s/NDIwWDU1OQ==/z/uTIAAMXQzkZRm5oN/$(KGrHqQOKo8FGKcFBYctBRm5oNf,Rg~~60_3.JPG

http://www.ebay.com/sch/passionjiayou/m.html?item=300904682055&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[msmoorenburg]

Buttoned up the external tranny cooler. Currently i'm debating on getting one of these lights for the Jeep. My brother have 3 he needs to sell

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2013061295181242_zps0c3940ff.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2013061295181242_zps0c3940ff.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

Buttoned up the external tranny cooler. Currently i'm debating on getting one of these lights for the Jeep. My brother have 3 he needs to sell

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2013061295181242_zps0c3940ff.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2013061295181242_zps0c3940ff.jpg.html)

Wow! I have been dreaming of one of those, but even the China ebay ones go for a few hundred. Should look awesome on The Dark Side.

[prcjeep]

Price?

[msmoorenburg]

Well I took the Jeep wheeling Saturday with the oldest boy and the wife. Had a great time. I winched a Can-AM Mavrick out of a deep hole (sorry no pics tryin to save it before the motor ingested water) I also stuck the jeep once (waiting for the video).The jeep performed flawless the only complaint is the R/C cross member is noisy with all its popping and shifting.

Just arriving

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_111500_863_zps58c19515.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_111500_863_zps58c19515.jpg.html)

The Brothers Can-am (these things are stupid fun)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_111504_708_zpscff427ed.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_111504_708_zpscff427ed.jpg.html)

After wheeling for 4 hours and getting stuck

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_135124_796_zps802a366a.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_135124_796_zps802a366a.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_135140_861_zpsfde13542.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_135140_861_zpsfde13542.jpg.html)

Hmm its the nasty Texas Gumbo hole I found (the hole behind the jeep)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_132213_530_zps18353990.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_132213_530_zps18353990.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_135055_320_zps231a428d.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_135055_320_zps231a428d.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_135041_075_zps5c8f6eea.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_135041_075_zps5c8f6eea.jpg.html)

here we are cooling off and washing our feet

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2013061595142827_zps0d766aab.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2013061595142827_zps0d766aab.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2013061595142837_zps6fe9d6c8.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2013061595142837_zps6fe9d6c8.jpg.html)

So after a food run and some trail riding (some love with a tree) the drivers door and passenger fender flair now sport some "Texas Pin Stripe"

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_182714_578_zpsaf35c665.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_182714_578_zpsaf35c665.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_182722_174_zpsdb2c01fa.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_182722_174_zpsdb2c01fa.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130615_184747_150_zps28d21bdf.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130615_184747_150_zps28d21bdf.jpg.html)

I did go back and locate the fender flair so i'll put it back on later

the clean door and its new custom tree work

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130616_200004_835_zpsa997dfb9.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130616_200004_835_zpsa997dfb9.jpg.html)

all in all i'm ready to go bad :)

[Brasscatz]

Looks like a blast! Nice to see the xj taking a bath in that big ol puddle!

[prcjeep]

Looks like a blast! Nice to see the xj taking a bath in that big ol puddle!

Thats no puddle... thats a river...

[Brasscatz]

I looked again... still a puddle :D

[OrangeXJ]

I wish I could have stayed longer. I may have fixed the over heating problem. @ matt I blocked off all the vent holes and blocked the top strip of the radiator like we talked about. I would bet that 95% of the air from the fans is going through the radiator now. Also ordered a hood scoop.

[4.3LXJ]

Ouch, custom by crunch. Probably every rig that is used has one somewhere

[Mudderoy]

I wish I could have stayed longer. I may have fixed the over heating problem. @ matt I blocked off all the vent holes and blocked the top strip of the radiator like we talked about. I would bet that 95% of the air from the fans is going through the radiator now. Also ordered a hood scoop.

So I guess the previous owner never worked out the cooling.

[OrangeXJ]

So I guess the previous owner never worked out the cooling.

It came from Colorado no high temps there it probably worked fine there

[XJ Wheeler]

Ouch, bud. They just reach out and grab you. Where did ya wheel at?

[msmoorenburg]

Ouch, bud. They just reach out and grab you. Where did ya wheel at?

Down south off-road in Crosby TX

[msmoorenburg]

Well today I finished my tow bar install. The goal for tom is to replace the cat (its got the rattles)

The final on the tow bar

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130621_191928_963_zps45402dbe.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130621_191928_963_zps45402dbe.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130621_191941_614_zps807b4ed9.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130621_191941_614_zps807b4ed9.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

Might need a trip to the vet if your cat rattles. :poke: :D

[msmoorenburg]

Might need a trip to the vet if your cat rattles. :poke: :D

Well the vet trip corrected my rattling cat :) I'd post a pic but you know someone may ban me :):smiley-taunt013:

[msmoorenburg]

So the search is over, I now have a door or two to repair the larger sized Texas Pinstripes. I stripped them down and they are ready to visit the painter


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130624_191528_754_zps379b20f9.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130624_191528_754_zps379b20f9.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

So the search is over, I now have a door or two to repair the larger sized Texas Pinstripes. I stripped them down and they are ready to visit the painter


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130624_191528_754_zps379b20f9.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130624_191528_754_zps379b20f9.jpg.html)

Oh! For some reason I was thinking you had bought two front doors. I didn't see the dent on both those doors in the other picture. Now I know why you wouldn't tell me the color. :smiley-laughing021:

[msmoorenburg]

Oh! For some reason I was thinking you had bought two front doors. I didn't see the dent on both those doors in the other picture. Now I know why you wouldn't tell me the color. :smiley-laughing021:

Well the one back door has a softball sized ding in it so why no fix it all at the same time :). I did look for the best color parts jeep (RED) but no luck this time

[msmoorenburg]

Well installed the replacement front drive shaft and vibs are gone :). So I started the roof rack install with lights


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130630_183306_873_zpsa0552e79.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130630_183306_873_zpsa0552e79.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130630_183325_344_zps699cfc22.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130630_183325_344_zps699cfc22.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130630_183236_825_zpse207fe35.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130630_183236_825_zpse207fe35.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

Still fit in the garage?

[msmoorenburg]

Still fit in the garage?

Well no loud noise when backing in so I guess so :)

[bluedragon436]

Looking good Matt... As I found out with my cat replacement... it isn't too hard to do, even for a guy like me with no shop space!! LOL...

[Brasscatz]

Lookin good. My new front shaft took care of my vibes too :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Nicely done, Matt. Also, i like your sticker setup. :D

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[msmoorenburg]

So over the 4th of July holiday I spent some time in the hill country with the Jeep. I managed to get a 42in light bar installed and some wheeling at Hidden Falls with prcjeep. Enjoy the pics/video

At the bed and breakfast

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130703_141702_270_zps4cc68ce8.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130703_141702_270_zps4cc68ce8.jpg.html)

That night the lightbar install

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130705_163308_040_zps4065f5c3.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130705_163308_040_zps4065f5c3.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130703_225518_762_zps46b7a593.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130703_225518_762_zps46b7a593.jpg.html)

with headlights on high

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130703_225458_975_zpsddf85ff8.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130703_225458_975_zpsddf85ff8.jpg.html)

only high beams

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130703_225654_960_zps8c3d4db6.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130703_225654_960_zps8c3d4db6.jpg.html)

some poser shots

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130705_191421_253_zps124486fd.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130705_191421_253_zps124486fd.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130705_191624_245_zpscba7cc77.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130705_191624_245_zpscba7cc77.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130705_191559_673_zps2b874cb8.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130705_191559_673_zps2b874cb8.jpg.html)

Wheeling at Hidden Falls

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130706_103618_810_zpsce72ceab.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130706_103618_810_zpsce72ceab.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130706_103357_647_zps967a5397.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130706_103357_647_zps967a5397.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_164155_zpsb3676142.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_164155_zpsb3676142.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_163755_zps0a502617.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_163755_zps0a502617.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_152056_zps116f660a.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_152056_zps116f660a.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_132628_zpsb87a3073.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_132628_zpsb87a3073.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_132219_zps9ee6504c.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_132219_zps9ee6504c.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_132153_zps31df3925.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_132153_zps31df3925.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_115353_zpsf8cfaede.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_115353_zpsf8cfaede.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_113906_zpsd0b5e3b1.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_113906_zpsd0b5e3b1.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_113846_zps1eeb6e16.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_113846_zps1eeb6e16.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_113650_zps4c7d4d5f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_113650_zps4c7d4d5f.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130706_103302_zpsbeecf7ae.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130706_103302_zpsbeecf7ae.jpg.html)

My level 4 open diff stuck stop

20130706 152108 - YouTube

kiddos freaking and my springs popping (i need to replace the spring retainers

20130706 132334 - YouTube

Patrick doing his thing

20130706 132222 - YouTube

20130706 131725 - YouTube

20130706 131814 - YouTube

[4.3LXJ]

Nice vids. Must have added that light bar so you could see "the end of the world" :D

[msmoorenburg]

Nice vids. Must have added that light bar so you could see "the end of the world" :D

or the poor sucker at the end of the tunnel :D

[4.3LXJ]

Better watch out for that light :D

[prcjeep]

http://youtu.be/vxgzHOy29Pk

[msmoorenburg]

So after giving the HD GC fan clutch a go from autozone. I will be pulling it tonight due to it never slipping and giving me about 130 miles to a tank. The last tank I had some towing but all 50mph other than 40 miles of towing.


I will give the Hayden - Cooling Fan Clutch Part # 2625 a try from Oreilly's

http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/medium/hdn/2625-2.jpg
http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/medium/hdn/2625-1.jpg

stay tuned for updates

[msmoorenburg]

So for the latest on that fan clutch, I'm happy to report my POWER is back and my mpg :bacondance::bacondance::bacondance:. I say it a winner since it handled wheeling last Saturday. The jeep is back to a DD state and holding 220 degrees at 75mph a/c on with the heat index at 108. If i had to guess road temps at 120+ (you can smell last years road tar job at the house) and 80+ humidity (you never dry off after a shower). So the next item on my list is the upper control arm bushings (Axle side) I ordered the Rubicon Express RE3762 units

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Images/52362/52362-lg.jpg

i'm trying to get the noise out of the front end and this will be the last set of bushings to complete a front end rebuild. I'll have some install pics when done

the how too video

http://youtu.be/NUNEnvf5JVw

[msmoorenburg]

The bushings showed up


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130808_181124_zps258a1cf5.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130808_181124_zps258a1cf5.jpg.html)

[bluedragon436]

Looks like fun times wheeling... and look forward to seeing some install pics/writeup on those upper control arm bushings....

[msmoorenburg]

So this weekend I tackled a few items. The upper axle bushings and installed my front skid.

here are a few shots of the bushings before and after

The Center just pushed out

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130817_071947_zpse6dede96.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130817_071947_zpse6dede96.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130817_072027_zpsd750db41.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130817_072027_zpsd750db41.jpg.html)

Pressed in sleeve and installed bushing

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130817_102932_zps8654ac5f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130817_102932_zps8654ac5f.jpg.html)

The other side was a little harder

I used a sawzall to cut the centers out

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130817_082039_zpsdb7e7bd1.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130817_082039_zpsdb7e7bd1.jpg.html)

I pressed it flush on the beveled side

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130817_084215_zps44cb2699.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130817_084215_zps44cb2699.jpg.html)

And I tack welded it to the other side since I could see daylight through the sleeve

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130817_084204_zps19f10033.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130817_084204_zps19f10033.jpg.html)


And here is my little helper

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130815_183421_zps0da6406b.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130815_183421_zps0da6406b.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

\
And here is my little helper

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130815_183421_zps0da6406b.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130815_183421_zps0da6406b.jpg.html)

He even comes bearing snacks :D

[abebehrmann]

And here is my little helper

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130815_183421_zps0da6406b.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130815_183421_zps0da6406b.jpg.html)[/QUOTE]

OMG, We have the same shoes! :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Ha,! I look that most of the time. :smiley-laughing021:

Looking good there, Matt. Those bushings are a pain!

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[msmoorenburg]

So 1 more week from today i'll be dragging the Jeep to Ouray Co for some much needed wheeling. My only update so far is I had the tires balanced and corrected my steering wheel from the new track bar install. I did pickup a front locker just haven't had time to install it just yet. Oh ya and a factory 97+ gas tank skid too

[4.3LXJ]

Things to do for sure

[XJ Wheeler]

Awesome! You'll love it there. Ouray is just about my favorite place I've ever been to.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[bluedragon436]

Did you press the sleeve in using a C-clamp or what??

[msmoorenburg]

Did you press the sleeve in using a C-clamp or what??

i used a ball joint press

[bluedragon436]

i used a ball joint press

OH OK, nice... will have to look and see if I have one at home... if not I guess I'll order one up with the Dodge/Jeep adapters so I can do my ball joints on the XJ!! Not to mention doing these bushings, as I'm sure mine will show their age once I start hitting trails...

[msmoorenburg]

So i'm still chasing vibs, I made a driveline change yesterday (swapped the tranny mount 180) and this is the first time i checked the front pinion angle. So here is my outcome after moving the transfer case over 2 inches. Also the Tom Woods shaft was way out of balance

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130924_192344_zps6aa1447b.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130924_192344_zps6aa1447b.jpg.html)

This is what made me change the tranny mount (Bsmally's jeep)

driver side to transfercase (NP231 tc)
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130922_174647_zps5c6e6bc5.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130922_174647_zps5c6e6bc5.jpg.html)

Passenger to center

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130922_174719_zpsd7e3d9dd.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130922_174719_zpsd7e3d9dd.jpg.html)

drivers to center

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130922_174740_zpsb2bd033f.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130922_174740_zpsb2bd033f.jpg.html)

[bluedragon436]

Ouch very surprised to hear the Woods shaft was out of balance.. I would imagine they would take care of that fairly quickly... I would think that should probably take care of the vibe issue..

[msmoorenburg]

Ouch very surprised to hear the Woods shaft was out of balance.. I would imagine they would take care of that fairly quickly... I would think that should probably take care of the vibe issue..

well the shaft was reworked by them about 5 months ago. I took it to a local shop since shipping is like $30 and a "wait for a responce" and then make a deal

[msmoorenburg]

So I made air coldish intake mod so before you fellas say "watch-out" I think I've made it clear I will take bypasses before I get my carpet wet. So the outcome from this mod is well "WOW" I have some missing passing power and geeze its no louder than the stock airbox.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130927_191455_zpsa5371838.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130927_191455_zpsa5371838.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

So I made air coldish intake mod so before you fellas say "watch-out" I think I've made it clear I will take bypasses before I get my carpet wet. So the outcome from this mod is well "WOW" I have some missing passing power and geeze its no louder than the stock airbox.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130927_191455_zpsa5371838.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130927_191455_zpsa5371838.jpg.html)

That's it! I feel a hydro lock coming on! :popcorn:

[msmoorenburg]

That's it! I feel a hydro lock coming on! :popcorn:

lol got to see deep mud before that will happen (want compare jeeps I know of a nice nasty hole)

[Mudderoy]

lol got to see deep mud before that will happen (want compare jeeps I know of a nice nasty hole)

Sure as long as you're first.

[msmoorenburg]

So my front diff got a much needed upgrade a lunch box locker. Mr Bmsmalley offered to install it since he has become the master at the install and i didn't see the free time to "get it done" I tool him up on his offer so thanks again Bobby

My play by play via txt :P

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/jeep_zpsaeaee5c1.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/jeep_zpsaeaee5c1.jpg.html)

My ring gear wear check 9k miles

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/ringgear_zps7b838825.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/ringgear_zps7b838825.jpg.html)

The completed photo

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_9952_zps4f49f183.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_9952_zps4f49f183.jpg.html)

then i get the "air locker installed"

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/imagejpeg_0_zpsffdcf2e8.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/imagejpeg_0_zpsffdcf2e8.jpg.html)

The video that shows the locker installed and working

MOV_0191.3gp - YouTube

[msmoorenburg]

Sure as long as you're first.

nope same time side by side it will be a race on what color is the "master color"

[Brasscatz]

nope same time side by side it will be a race on what color is the "master color"

I was going to make a comment on which color is the master-something, but I digress :D

[Mudderoy]

nope same time side by side it will be a race on what color is the "master color"

Sure, but you have to install my locker first.... install it correctly! :P

[bigjim350]

nope same time side by side it will be a race on what color is the "master color"

I'm down for that. And I'll do it with open diffs.

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[Firemanray]

I'm down for that. And I'll do it with open diffs.

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No thanks! I've been a witness and that is a losing proposition!

[msmoorenburg]

So since Detours came out with a solution i've been trolling the web for i didn't hesitate in ordering one. Enjoy


http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/detourslightbar_zps22b8429d.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/detourslightbar_zps22b8429d.jpg.html)