Lifting the White Buffalo

[4x4Dalton]

Ok y'all the 30th is the day the lift is going on. Was just seeing who all was wanting to come by the shop and help,watch, talk trash etc.
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[4.3LXJ]

What a great opportunity to stupidvise, I mean supervise :D

[4x4Dalton]

Hey bro yer more then welcome to come on down :) ill even roll out the oil stained carpet for ya :D

[4.3LXJ]

It is tempting

[bluedragon436]

Wish I lived close by... I'd love to get in on a wrench party with some great folks... Not to mention see you getting that altitude!!

[4x4Dalton]

It is tempting

Lol so ill put ya down as a maybe :)

[4x4Dalton]

Wish I lived close by... I'd love to get in on a wrench party with some great folks... Not to mention see you getting that altitude!!

Look on a map man. Maryland is only bout 8 or 9 inches from Texas lol

[bluedragon436]

Look on a map man. Maryland is only bout 8 or 9 inches from Texas lol

I don't know... on my GPS map it is only like .5" away ... LOL

[4x4Dalton]

Lol

[Brasscatz]

I'm planning on it, I'll double check with the wife :D you bringing the beer? :D

[4x4Dalton]

I'm planning on it, I'll double check with the wife :D you bringing the beer? :D

Yea :)

[XJ Wheeler]

Doesn't look like i'll be able to make it. :(

[4x4Dalton]

Doesn't look like i'll be able to make it. :(

Dang bro. :(

[XJ Wheeler]

Dang bro. :(

I know :( If something changes i'll let ya know.

[4x4Dalton]

Ok bro

[bigjim350]

Well since nobody wants to wheel (except me of course) I guess ill be there. While we are there we can add the extra 2" lift to mine that I have. Sure dont want you to think your as big as me :o

[4x4Dalton]

Lol we will still be bout same height.

[bluedragon436]

So did this happen or not?? Want to see pics of the Buffalo as well as Jim's beast with it's higher altitude... Group pics are always nice to see!!

[4x4Dalton]

No it happens Saturday :D

[Brasscatz]

No it happens Saturday :D

:cry::cry::cry:

[bigjim350]

Ill be there saturday. Now since I always come help folks at the shop just about everytime, who is gonna volunteer to go with me to the junkyard to pull a D30 for my XJ??????

[4x4Dalton]

Ill be there saturday. Now since I always come help folks at the shop just about everytime, who is gonna volunteer to go with me to the junkyard to pull a D30 for my XJ??????

If it's on one of my days off bro gimme a hollar. Ya know I will.

[4x4Dalton]

Ok so looks like Patrick,BigJim and Matt will be there. Jake and LilJim have prior engagements( no biggie guys I understand). Anyone else showing up?

[bluedragon436]

OH the scary things that could occur with that group alone... you might want to see if you can get Tony to come and chaperone!! LOL... Can't wait to see the Buffalo lifted... and I know you are def looking forward to it!!

[TimmyTXJ]

Ok so looks like Patrick,BigJim and Matt will be there. Jake and LilJim have prior engagements( no biggie guys I understand). Anyone else showing up?

I'd love to come lend a hand but sadly I lost a battle with a stubborn steering gear last weekend. I can't stand having a non-functioning jeep in my driveway anymore so I'll probably be wrenching on mine Saturday. It's a piss poor excuse, I know. :cry:

[4x4Dalton]

I'd love to come lend a hand but sadly I lost a battle with a stubborn steering gear last weekend. I can't stand having a non-functioning jeep in my driveway anymore so I'll probably be wrenching on mine Saturday. It's a piss poor excuse, I know. :cry:

No prob bro. There's always another time and another Jeep to be worked on here lol.

[4x4Dalton]

OH the scary things that could occur with that group alone... you might want to see if you can get Tony to come and chaperone!! LOL... Can't wait to see the Buffalo lifted... and I know you are def looking forward to it!!

Yea bro I am. Been waitin for a while to do it. Trust me there will be pics. Before and afters to.

[prcjeep]

OH the scary things that could occur with that group alone... you might want to see if you can get Tony to come and chaperone!! LOL... Can't wait to see the Buffalo lifted... and I know you are def looking forward to it!!

Yup... last time I broke off my front axle :bang:

[prcjeep]

There will be lots going on this weekend at the shop... might be able to start a thread, " What happened at 'The Shop' today?"

Friday, Myself, Matt and Bear
We'll be doing 3 tcase removals and installs, Bears XJ, Carlyn's YJ, and My XJ. Might end up being 4, Bears old XJ.
SYE install for the YJ.
Leaf spring replacement with new rear shackles(time permitting) for My 96 XJ. Cutting and shaping of shock mounts for the YJ.
Several alignment diagnosis' in the other bay.
Sat/Sun, Myself, Bear, I'm pretty sure Matt, Jimbo, Matt's good friend Josh(the welder), Kyle(the gear man), maybe Bob The Builder will show up :D
Bears lift.
Arrival of my 90 XJ.
Welding of spring perches/shock mounts on the YJ. Additional steering fabs if needed.
Install of 35's on the YJ.
Install 3.55 carrier into the D 30 on YJ
Install Brown Dog motor mounts on the YJ

I'm sure I'm forgetting things but ill have lots of 5 hour energy shots and so it'll get done.

[4.3LXJ]

That is ambitious

[prcjeep]

That is ambitious

Yyaaaaa....Im contemplating camping at the shop saturday

[4.3LXJ]

God luck on all that

[prcjeep]

God luck on all that

I updated the above post with all the hands on deck :)

[TimmyTXJ]

No prob bro. There's always another time and another Jeep to be worked on here lol.

Good news!!! Turns out I get Friday off so I'll have all day to work on my Jeep. That means I'll probably have a few hours on Saturday to come lend a hand. :) I'm sure Jenny would be up for some Jeepin' too. Can someone pm me the when and where?

[Brasscatz]

This is depressing.... and I have to attend a 4 year olds' birthday party :( I'd rather hang out with a bunch of guys that act like kids rather than be around a bunch of actual kids :poke: :D At least I can cuss around y'all and y'all bring beer. Kids only bring milk and juice and call each other poopie heads.

[Carves]

This is depressing.... and I have to attend a 4 year olds' birthday party :( I'd rather hang out with a bunch of guys that act like kids rather than be around a bunch of actual kids :poke: :D At least I can cuss around y'all and y'all bring beer. Kids only bring milk and juice and call each other poopie heads.



Just mind picture Bear and everyone, wrenching whilst they're wearing nothing but nappies and sucking on pacifiers ...


Then you'll be glad you aint there .. ;);)


:D:D

[girlyjen78]

There will be lots going on this weekend at the shop... might be able to start a thread, " What happened at 'The Shop' today?"

Friday, Myself, Matt and Bear
We'll be doing 3 tcase removals and installs, Bears XJ, Carlyn's YJ, and My XJ. Might end up being 4, Bears old XJ.
SYE install for the YJ.
Leaf spring replacement with new rear shackles(time permitting) for My 96 XJ. Cutting and shaping of shock mounts for the YJ.
Several alignment diagnosis' in the other bay.
Sat/Sun, Myself, Bear, I'm pretty sure Matt, Jimbo, Matt's good friend Josh(the welder), Kyle(the gear man), maybe Bob The Builder will show up :D
Bears lift.
Arrival of my 90 XJ.
Welding of spring perches/shock mounts on the YJ. Additional steering fabs if needed.
Install of 35's on the YJ.
Install 3.55 carrier into the D 30 on YJ
Install Brown Dog motor mounts on the YJ

I'm sure I'm forgetting things but ill have lots of 5 hour energy shots and so it'll get done.


Wow! That's quite a list! I think we may be able to stop by for a bit and depending on weather, I'll drive my YJ!

[girlyjen78]

This is depressing.... and I have to attend a 4 year olds' birthday party :( I'd rather hang out with a bunch of guys that act like kids rather than be around a bunch of actual kids :poke: :D At least I can cuss around y'all and y'all bring beer. Kids only bring milk and juice and call each other poopie heads.

Umm...don't you have a cold coming on? You don't want to get those poor kiddos sick! ;) :D

[cantab27]

well shit bear must be a big old lift going in with all them helpers turning up ....or is it cause i pm them telling there will be free beer and midgets bro...take pics brother..

[4x4Dalton]

well shit bear must be a big old lift going in with all them helpers turning up ....or is it cause i pm them telling there will be free beer and midgets bro...take pics brother..

Don't worry there will be lots of pics.:D

[4x4Dalton]

Good news!!! Turns out I get Friday off so I'll have all day to work on my Jeep. That means I'll probably have a few hours on Saturday to come lend a hand. :) I'm sure Jenny would be up for some Jeepin' too. Can someone pm me the when and where?

PM sent

[4x4Dalton]

Ok well The Buffalo is lifted. Me,Matt,Big Jim,Patrick and his gf,Tim and Jen. All in one way or the other helped today. Had a few issues but nothing major. Had to trim front fenders and will trim rears later. Here's a few pics from today....
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Goin on the lift.
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New leaf springs(4 1/2inch)
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Old 4 1/2 inch spring
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New 6 1/2 inch spring
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Got my Bling on
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Tah Dah
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[bluedragon436]

Looks good Bear!! I am sure you are like a kid on Christmas morning with this thing now!!

[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like a group effort

[Brasscatz]

Looking good! Wish I could've made it...

[XJ Wheeler]

Man, it looks great... and shiny. Now ya got more bling than me. :D

Nice job, and kudos to all the guys and gals. Must have looked like a swarm of bees wrenching on it.

[OrangeXJ]

Looks good bear now let's go wheelin

[4x4Dalton]

Got a few things to button up on it and ill be ready to see how it wheels :D

[TimmyTXJ]

well shit bear must be a big old lift going in with all them helpers turning up ....or is it cause i pm them telling there will be free beer and midgets bro...take pics brother..

I'm rather disappointed that only two midgets showed up. Granted, the acrobatics were cool, and that thing the one in the sparkly purple jumpsuit did with those ping pong balls was amazing... but still, only two? From the PM you sent, I was expecting like a whole troop of them to be there! :)

[msmoorenburg]

I'm rather disappointed that only two midgets showed up. Granted, the acrobatics were cool, and that thing the one in the sparkly purple jumpsuit did with those ping pong balls was amazing... but still, only two? From the PM you sent, I was expecting like a whole troop of them to be there! :)

They were all over Wayne's jeep in the back or did ya miss that

The Jeep

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110208_174128.jpg

[TimmyTXJ]

So you've had the lift for a few days now... how's it holding up? (pun intended) Did you have to do any additional fender trimming?

[4x4Dalton]

So you've had the lift for a few days now... how's it holding up? (pun intended) Did you have to do any additional fender trimming?

It's doin good. I folded the rears in for clearance(found that out Sunday). Other then that its been good. Lol it does suck when you are really tired tryin to get in :D

[4x4Dalton]

And here it is with its lil buddy Grizzly
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[LizardRunner]

Nice Bro!