What did you do to your Jeep today?

[TeXJ]

yeah I recall him, he's a XD forum friend?

yeah that's him! I just PM'd him on that board and he said to ask him next week, not sure of his schedule. So I guess if I dont hear from him or doesnt work out we can go out and do some shooting.

[Firemanray]

My new shocks came in so I put them on, finished up some loose ends on the lift and went for a test drive. I figured going up from 4.5" to 6.5" was going to cause some drivability problems, this thing drives AWESOME now! Went and drove 30+ miles on nasty back roads to "test" my fab work:thumbsup:!!!

[Showtime3492]

Ordered my adapter plate for 0630 head to 0331 exhaust manifold overnighted it so should be on the way to having a jeep again!!

[msmoorenburg]

bent my backbone back :sniper:

[WyoXJ]

Working on getting my axle's swapped out. Going from 3.55 to 4.10's.

[Firemanray]

Went to swap over to the swampers and 3 lug nuts galded up on the front hub. Had to break all 3, followed by a trip to Autozone.

[prerunner1982]

Picked up some free Mud tires....
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=2732

Yep....Im bragging. :)

[cantab27]

disowned it.... it is dead to me ...off the christmas card list and outta the will...

[bluedragon436]

disowned it.... it is dead to me ...off the christmas card list and outta the will...

It's Green... You can never disown it... not to mention can't put dead in any description of it!! LOL

[TeXJ]

disowned it.... it is dead to me ...off the christmas card list and outta the will...

You know it will come back...cause technically it IS the "swimming" dead :D

[TeXJ]

drove it to my parents house with the lawnmower and weedeater in it, then drove it back again... It's nice not having a jeep that shakes around 50 mph

[cantab27]

drove it to my parents house with the lawnmower and weedeater in it, then drove it back again... It's nice not having a jeep that shakes around 50 mph

ill take the shakes ,, kinda use to that down here and swap ya the confused trans:D

[Mikentucky72]

I installed a new Curt Manufacturing receiver hitch today. Install only took 3 hours. It would have been quicker if they had given me the right size bolts that thread into the weld nuts on passenger side. The kit came with 12mm bolts. The weld nuts are actually 7/16". I also broke the head off the tailpipe/heatshield bracket, as well as 2 easy outs. Got her done though, looks great too!:driving:

[TeXJ]

ill take the shakes ,, kinda use to that down here and swap ya the confused trans:D

hahaha

[Firemanray]

I seriously don't know what I did during the lift but my jeep rides soooo good now. I put the swampers back on it and it rides very decent at highway speeds now.

[tjbuggie]

Installed the mini spool in the dana 44 rear, fixed a rear shock mount, and drove it to town to get lunch

[WyoXJ]

Finished putting the axle's in. Now I have to find a rear brake hose for it. No one in town had one.

[bluedragon436]

Ordered JCR's Crusader Uniframe Reinforcement Kit (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=UNFC&Category_Code=XJMISC) & Steering Box Spacer (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJSTSPC&Category_Code=XJMISC).. figure I need them, might as well get them while they are on sale for Black Friday!!

[oderdene]

helped a friend to bolt steering gear box, after all got fantastic result. Actually he replaced worn worm gear of RHD ZJ with LHD ZJ's one. Now car turning opposite direction, steer right - turn left, steer left - turn right :(

looking for RHD ZJ's steering gear box, RHD

[cantab27]

helped a friend to bolt steering gear box, after all got fantastic result. Actually he replaced worn worm gear of RHD ZJ with LHD ZJ's one. Now car turning opposite direction, steer right - turn left, steer left - turn right :(

looking for RHD ZJ's steering gear box, RHD

that's gotta be confusing...;)

[TeXJ]

helped a friend to bolt steering gear box, after all got fantastic result. Actually he replaced worn worm gear of RHD ZJ with LHD ZJ's one. Now car turning opposite direction, steer right - turn left, steer left - turn right :(

looking for RHD ZJ's steering gear box, RHD

They had a jeep show here 6yrs ago or so, and as a demo they had a wrangler like that, turn left to go right, it was a little confusing but i did fairly well

[TeXJ]

Ordered JCR's Crusader Uniframe Reinforcement Kit (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=UNFC&Category_Code=XJMISC) & Steering Box Spacer (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJSTSPC&Category_Code=XJMISC).. figure I need them, might as well get them while they are on sale for Black Friday!!

so what are you going to do for a bumper? with the braces on the frame?

[cantab27]

put it 4wd for the first time in a long time......:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/oil007.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/oil006.jpg


if ya look hard,,,,,fresh mud...........:driving::

[Firemanray]

Yeah Wayne!!! Glad you got it fixed. What's that RED vehical your hiding behind the tree in the top photo??

[cantab27]

Yeah Wayne!!! Glad you got it fixed. What's that RED vehical your hiding behind the tree in the top photo??

tis my work Ute...Nissan navara 2.7 non-turbo pos.....its a 97, 360000 plus and just keeps going.....

only pic i could find ..cause its rude not to post pics:D



http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0370.jpg

[WyoXJ]

Got brakes bleed and back on road. But now the part time light is on so I think I have a vac. problem. Also have a howling sound coming from the rear end not sure if its my lunch box locker or something else. Part of the fun of swapping parts :D

[Weldmen]

Installed a 55 watt halogen light under the hood on a toggle switch.
http://www.abuncha.biz/pics/light.jpg

And have been working on building a class 5 hitch plow for it.
http://www.abuncha.biz/pics/plow.jpg

[Firemanray]

Wayne, every picture you post brings a new question. What's the police doing out there on the street? What did you do now?!?:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0370.jpg[/QUOTE]

[OrangeXJ]

Wayne, every picture you post brings a new question. What's the police doing out there on the street? What did you do now?!?:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0370.jpg[/QUOTE]

Getting busted for driving a red truck :smiley-laughing021:

[4.3LXJ]

I remember that story. He couldn't resist a pic of his lovely mother in law getting busted in front of his house. :D

[cantab27]

yep ,,got done for speeding she did....lol one of the best days of my life.......lol..and here's the best bit .....

in one of these...Honda city... theres is white but ...pos never came out in green


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/198120Honda20City.jpg

[cpttuna]

changed the oil in the 99. 5 qts 30wt and 1 qt mmo. used the regular filter(not oversize) because I have 4 left and want to use them up. The next special sale on NAPA oil filters is in March when I expect to buy 2 dozenof the oversize.

[TeXJ]

I personally like the WIX filters.

[cantab27]

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/oil008.jpg


oil change, new filter , new dizzy , new fuel filter, do that with ya mouth shut gas taste like shit,...um and if anyone can tell me where i put me plug spanner will put them in as well...

[jccatt]

Welded the slider bar that fell off last weeked back on.

[cantab27]

Welded the slider bar that fell off last weeked back on.

more info fella,, sounds like there could be a good yarn there....;)

[4.3LXJ]

This is worthy of pics

[jccatt]

My sliders took a hammering last weekend and after one hit to many the bar just fell off. It was funny as, got on the uhf and said, me slider fell off lol. It was only the tube rail that fell off. Sorry no pics.

Green Jeep Mobile

[BOOM-stick]

Finally put my rough country shocks, really made a big difference !

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Put 6 miles on it!

[tbone]

Installed new rotars and breaks and put on a new water pump, belt, and top radiator hose. :)

[Firemanray]

Finally put my rough country shocks, really made a big difference !

Put those on front of mine recently, work great!:D

[bluedragon436]

Had it towed to the shop after it threw a belt... then as I got the new one one finally (on the side of the highway in the middle of the night).. I heard something pissing on the ground... after investigation I found what I am sure is the reason I lost the previous belt.. The whole pulley on the water pump is wobbling and moves in and out of the water pump... and also drained whatever water there was in the pump and nearby hoses... So @ the shop it sits waiting to have the water pump replaced.. ( would do it myself.. but don't really have the free time right now unfortunately.. would much rather save that money trust me!!)...

[Mudderoy]

Finally put my rough country shocks, really made a big difference !

Which ones?

[Mudderoy]

Replaced TPS, brake switch and adjusted kick down in the vein attempt to get rid of my torque converter lockup problem. No change. RPM was up over 1K so I put the Chrysler TPS back on the throttle body. Idles normally again!

Installed KC Daylighters on the TJ (gonna wire them up today)

[cantab27]

Replaced TPS, brake switch and adjusted kick down in the vein attempt to get rid of my torque converter lockup problem. No change. RPM was up over 1K so I put the Chrysler TPS back on the throttle body. Idles normally again!

Installed KC Daylighters on the TJ (gonna wire them up today)

whats it doing tony , ie as in converter lockup??? l have a hesitation in mine , so hoping a new tps will fix.... have only put a used one in at mo...yep have to order one in....:sad0147:

[dagr8tim]

Drove home today. Nearly 1,000 miles in the Jeep this weekend & I hit 280,000.

[4.3LXJ]

I welded the front bumper on the Mighty Mite, getting it ready for the parade next week end.

[XJ4IV]

picked up my new shocks from 4wp... same I had before but since I let them go with my d30... I needed a new pair, "ordering" my coils tomorrow from 4.3lxj!

[XJ4IV]

Got some GREAT work done today on the Durango.. and yes this IS for the jeep... this way I don't have to drive the boggers on the street everyday!!!
well I got the Crankshaft back from the shop and installed that and replaced the shattered piston and a few others due to corossion, also honed out three cylinders replaced rings and bearings and few other misc. parts...
here is where I left off today!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00114.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00115.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00116.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00117.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00118.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00119.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00120.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00122.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00123.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00124.jpg
Not bad for a days work I guess
tomorrow crank the motor over a few times manually, install the heads and intake plenum and buttont up the rest of the little stuff!
YAY TOW RIG!

[bluedragon436]

Those are some gnarly looking pistons... And some very nice looking cylinders that you honed....

[TeXJ]

Dang scotters! Looking better!

[XJ4IV]

Im SOOOOOO excited... I hate not having a DD I think Im gonna body lift the Durango too.. might be able to swing the 35's under it! just would need 17's on there!

[bluedragon436]

Yeah I love the look of the lifted Durango's.... If the one we had when we got back stateside, had a 5.9L instead of the 4.7L I would have kept it.. but it was right after the change in design of the front suspension components... so there was no real lift options for it.. That and I knew that it would never out perform a Jeep on the trails.. Well not with the limited budget I have to work with..

I picked up my XJ from the shop from having some work done, after it decided to leave me stranded on my way to work a few nights ago.. Spent way more of my "fun" money than I wanted too.. Spent the money that was supposed to go to purchasing the items I wanted for the XJ... not the items the XJ decided it wanted!!

[Mudderoy]

Received an e-mail from my wife with this picture...

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/99lowoil.png

No unusual noises coming from the engine my wife responds when I ask her.

So I picked up a oil pressure switch at the auto parts and when I get home I start the 1999 up. Oil pressure is fine. I wiggle the connector while my wife watches the gauge. Nothing changes. Engine sounds fine.

So I changed the oil pressure sensor (a.k.a. oil pressure switch) and I notice the oil pressure gauge was actually above zero with the engine off and key to the run position prior to changing the sensor. With the new sensor it is stilling at almost zero.

Time will tell. While I was out there working on the 99 I went ahead and changed the belt.

Oh oil looked pretty and it was 1/2 into the SAFE region. I changed the oil about a week ago. :D

[XJ4IV]

Received an e-mail from my wife with this picture...

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/99lowoil.png

No unusual noises coming from the engine my wife responds when I ask her.

So I picked up a oil pressure switch at the auto parts and when I get home I start the 1999 up. Oil pressure is fine. I wiggle the connector while my wife watches the gauge. Nothing changes. Engine sounds fine.

So I changed the oil pressure sensor (a.k.a. oil pressure switch) and I notice the oil pressure gauge was actually above zero with the engine off and key to the run position prior to changing the sensor. With the new sensor it is stilling at almost zero.

Time will tell. While I was out there working on the 99 I went ahead and changed the belt.

Oh oil looked pretty and it was 1/2 into the SAFE region. I changed the oil about a week ago. :D

do you know how luck you are? MOST wives would say something ONLY after something tragic has already occured! Ive always made it a point that if ANYTHING happens on the dash then without hesitation CALL me no matter what stop right then and there and call me!
now my wife calls every time the A/C clutch kicks in LOL

[XJ4IV]

Yeah I love the look of the lifted Durango's.... If the one we had when we got back stateside, had a 5.9L instead of the 4.7L I would have kept it.. but it was right after the change in design of the front suspension components... so there was no real lift options for it.. That and I knew that it would never out perform a Jeep on the trails.. Well not with the limited budget I have to work with..

I picked up my XJ from the shop from having some work done, after it decided to leave me stranded on my way to work a few nights ago.. Spent way more of my "fun" money than I wanted too.. Spent the money that was supposed to go to purchasing the items I wanted for the XJ... not the items the XJ decided it wanted!!

I thought jeep repairs money and Fun money were one in the same...
:hmmmm2:

[cantab27]

hey i took a pic like that today.....


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/oil009.jpg

[TeXJ]

Tony what oil filter do you have? If it's a fram, change it! and then use it as a target!

[saar]

Filled fuel...
110$ !!!
outch, those gas prices.
Saar

[Mudderoy]

Tony what oil filter do you have? If it's a fram, change it! and then use it as a target!

Purolator, over sized.

[Metlic53]

Took the 90 to creekside with abunch of friends. ended up hitting a hole under some water and bent the axle mount on the passenger side. it stopped in its track and the rear tires came off the ground! No big deal :rolleye0012: oh and a few of my white daily driver at the rail road tracks by the san jacinto river and river plantation. :D

http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/381218_2120483541225_1519890147_31629371_814700305 _n.jpg



http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/373983_2101147537837_1519890147_31621388_200516754 9_n.jpg


http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/310439_2101158778118_1519890147_31621393_250403140 _n.jpg


http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/391689_2101145937797_1519890147_31621387_134123976 3_n.jpg


http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/386519_2101161218179_1519890147_31621395_180942845 1_n.jpg


http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/384174_2105889696388_1519890147_31623911_173840402 7_n.jpg


http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/375360_2120488821357_1519890147_31629375_334387031 _n.jpg


http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y323/metalic53/303237_2120476221042_1519890147_31629364_84660729_ n.jpg

[Metlic53]

i went to creekside the day before thanksgiving, they were closed, they just let us in!! :D

[rugidone]

hey i took a pic like that today.....


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/oil009.jpg

Your gauges look so clean! lol

[cantab27]

Your gauges look so clean! lol

well she is a nice shiny mall crawler.........:D

[Metlic53]

well she is a nice shiny mall crawler.........:D

my white one is a nice shiny mall crawler :) i armor alled her up yesterday! she's gleeming!

[bluedragon436]

I thought jeep repairs money and Fun money were one in the same...
:hmmmm2:

Well by the way my wife and my XJ think, they are.. And I guess they are for me right now... But I would have much rathered spent the money on items I wanted for the XJ... But at least it all still went to the XJ instead of other items the wife would prefer..


Tony what oil filter do you have? If it's a fram, change it! and then use it as a target!

I find it funny that everyone has this same opinion of Fram filters, or any time there is an issue with oil pressure, it automatically goes to a Fram filter as being the issue... I have run nothing but Fram filters on all of my vehicles, as well as any that I have ever worked on... and never once had any issues, not to mention my family all runs them on every vehicle that has an oil filter, with no issues...

And for what I did to my Jeep today... I bought it a 227 piece mechanics tool set to replace the smaller socket set that has been in the back of the XJ since I bought it..

[Mudderoy]

Got some GREAT work done today on the Durango.. and yes this IS for the jeep... this way I don't have to drive the boggers on the street everyday!!!
well I got the Crankshaft back from the shop and installed that and replaced the shattered piston and a few others due to corossion, also honed out three cylinders replaced rings and bearings and few other misc. parts...
here is where I left off today!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00114.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00115.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00116.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00117.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00118.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00119.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00120.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00122.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00123.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Durango/DSC00124.jpg
Not bad for a days work I guess
tomorrow crank the motor over a few times manually, install the heads and intake plenum and buttont up the rest of the little stuff!
YAY TOW RIG!

It's your call of course, but don't make the mistake of failing to hone and replace the rings on the other pistons, and really, you should replace ALL the pistons.

[4.3LXJ]

Been running a little lean there Scott?

[XJ4IV]

thats the motor I received from the jack off at the junkyard!

[Joliet Johnny]

I found fuel for the low price of $3.29 and filled up, last time it was almost $3.50 and I changed the oil. Way to cold here to finish lift :(

[TeXJ]

I find it funny that everyone has this same opinion of Fram filters, or any time there is an issue with oil pressure, it automatically goes to a Fram filter as being the issue... I have run nothing but Fram filters on all of my vehicles, as well as any that I have ever worked on... and never once had any issues, not to mention my family all runs them on every vehicle that has an oil filter, with no issues...

I've had personal experience with how crappy Frams are. First my own jeep, the oil filter collasped and starved the motor for oil. Good by motor. :mad:

Second, friend kept complaining about oil pressure dropping. He replaced with another fram filter, sensor and oil. Kept doing the sparratic oil pressure drop. Until one day it did it and there went his motor.

did a little search:

https://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&safe=active&source=hp&q=2000+f250+v10+oil+pressure+drops&pbx=1&oq=2000+f250+v10+oil+pressure+drops&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=13776l15227l2l15726l4l4l0l0l0l0l250l686l0.3 .1l4l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=7a815af5c44e7640&biw=1510&bih=805

that is why. I have used frams for 15+ years and no problems. Dont know if they skimped on quality or different manufactoring, but I will NOT put another in any of my rides.

[Mudderoy]

I found fuel for the low price of $3.29 and filled up, last time it was almost $3.50 and I changed the oil. Way to cold here to finish lift :(

I didn't buy any but I did see it on the sign for $2.99 yesterday. :cheerleader:

[Mudderoy]

Well by the way my wife and my XJ think, they are.. And I guess they are for me right now... But I would have much rathered spent the money on items I wanted for the XJ... But at least it all still went to the XJ instead of other items the wife would prefer..



I find it funny that everyone has this same opinion of Fram filters, or any time there is an issue with oil pressure, it automatically goes to a Fram filter as being the issue... I have run nothing but Fram filters on all of my vehicles, as well as any that I have ever worked on... and never once had any issues, not to mention my family all runs them on every vehicle that has an oil filter, with no issues...

And for what I did to my Jeep today... I bought it a 227 piece mechanics tool set to replace the smaller socket set that has been in the back of the XJ since I bought it..

I've never had a problem with a FRAM filter as well, and I was running them from about 1978, but I have read enough posts that made me not take a chance on having a reason to fear FRAM. I started running Puralator about 2 years ago.

[Mudderoy]

thats the motor I received from the jack off at the junkyard!

BTW, thanks for the pictures and the update. Keep them coming. I sure hope this works out well for you. It's an awful lot of work.

[TeXJ]

I didn't buy any but I did see it on the sign for $2.99 yesterday. :cheerleader:

It was lower than that around here, but i noticed it is right at 2.99 as well.

[jccatt]

Got the ac gased for summer mmmm cool air

Green Jeep Mobile

[Joliet Johnny]

gas for $2.99 is a faint memory in IL :(

My $0.02 on Fram is my mom always used them as long as she can remember no problems, untill my XJ thats all I ran and no problems I now run K&N now cause they have that nut welded on them for easy removal and I get them really cheap.

[bluedragon436]

gas for $2.99 is a faint memory in IL :(

My $0.02 on Fram is my mom always used them as long as she can remember no problems, untill my XJ thats all I ran and no problems I now run K&N now cause they have that nut welded on them for easy removal and I get them really cheap.

I think if I could get K&N filters at a decent price... I would pick them up over Fram.. but for now I'll probably keep picking up Frams until I see some issue.. I haven't had any issues as far as oil pressure fluctuation as of yet..

[Firemanray]

Mounted my new high lift on roof rack:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/jack004.jpg
Wing nuts with safety pins:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/jack002.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/jack003.jpg
Lock to slow down the stupid people (thieves) long enough I can get in a good shot:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/jack005.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Replaced all the shock bushings, glad these are off now.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-01020340.jpg

[Paddletrucker]

I still haven't done anything to this XJ besides drive the living crap out of it! What an awesome vehicle! I'd have been driving one a LONG time ago had I known just how tough they were. I've got a new set of neoprene seat covers that are water proof for it that will be great for when I get off the water and out of my kayak, but I haven't put them in yet. I'll need to give her a good cleaning and vacuuming so that I can post up some pics.


I have been continuing to get good fuel mileage out of this thing, though. This little 5-speed kicks butt!!!

300 miles and still have 1/4 tank left!!!


http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/5f03216b.jpg

[Metlic53]

I still haven't done anything to this XJ besides drive the living crap out of it! What an awesome vehicle! I'd have been driving one a LONG time ago had I known just how tough they were. I've got a new set of neoprene seat covers that are water proof for it that will be great for when I get off the water and out of my kayak, but I haven't put them in yet. I'll need to give her a good cleaning and vacuuming so that I can post up some pics.


I have been continuing to get good fuel mileage out of this thing, though. This little 5-speed kicks butt!!!

300 miles and still have 1/4 tank left!!!


http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/5f03216b.jpg

nice! my E light usually comes on around 270 or so now...i drive it fast though.

[Firemanray]

Did the Zj tie rod update. Tape measure alignment. Rode around:D.

[4.3LXJ]

Started a slat grill on the Mighty Mite. Doesn't look like it will be finished in time for the parade Saturday.

[xj4life2]

Started a slat grill on the Mighty Mite. Doesn't look like it will be finished in time for the parade Saturday.

Parade ?? what Parade ? I know there is a light Parade in Paradise Sat night but no others. Give me some info sir.

[Olie's87XJ]

purchased parts for the ZJ steering upgrade, ended up with the wrong adjuster sleeve tho

[4.3LXJ]

Parade ?? what Parade ? I know there is a light Parade in Paradise Sat night but no others. Give me some info sir.

Yup, the light parade. I will be with the Northern Recon Group, all vets with antique military vehicles. I am going to put the inverter in it under the hood and run the lights. This group seems to be fairly active so I am looking forward to being with them. And like XJtalk, it's free.

[XJ Wheeler]

Gave it a quick detailing. Then started decorating it, hope to finish tomorrow. Just some fun.

[dagr8tim]

Had to run to the UPS depot in my XJ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLmkFcUQQ8Y

[Sneedle Vision]

^^ I'm jealous! I want a big slider-shaped box from Detours to arrive!

Those A-pillar light mounts are sick though.

[Firemanray]

Loaded it on the trailer, headed to Shilo Ridge for some wheel'n!! Looks like I'm the only one from xjtalk going now. I'll take pictures!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Nothing much, just continued with the decorations. Maybe i'l be done tomorrow.

[Mudderoy]

Lived another day without it.

[cantab27]

Loaded it on the trailer, headed to Shilo Ridge for some wheel'n!! Looks like I'm the only one from xjtalk going now. I'll take pictures!!

dude if i was closer i would be there.... hard to wheel with just xj here...:)

[4.3LXJ]

Lived another day without it.

Ya gonna be OK Tony? :cry:

[Firemanray]

Wheeled the crap out of it at Shilo Ridge. Pictures up soon!

[TeXJ]

Wheeled the crap out of it at Shilo Ridge. Pictures up soon!

I thought shiloh ridge was just mud and a few trails... any vids?

[cantab27]

I thought shiloh ridge was just mud and a few trails... any vids?

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9209


parental warning..red jeep in side...:noevil:

[cj4a nz]

"fixed" the starter fitted found I didn't fix it removed and stripped down (again) all for the want of a bush grrrrr

[bluedragon436]

Got everything together to swap out the front brakes... Will hopefully be installing them tomorrow after a class in the AM..

[XJ Wheeler]

It was yesterday but i finally finished decorating the XJ. What you guys think?
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-03164951.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-03165130.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-03165500.jpg

[702XJCruiser]

Damn man your XJ looks brand new.

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks for the compliment. Its pretty far from it, but it is photogenic. You just can't see all the dents (before i got it apparently a hail storm chose it to land on) and the rust (only have about 3/4 of the rockers left (really need to fix that)).



And yes that is parentheses inside parentheses, ya that just happened.

[Mudderoy]

It was yesterday but i finally finished decorating the XJ. What you guys think?
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-03164951.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-03165130.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-03165500.jpg

You need a little tree in the back! :popcorn:

But I like your Christmas spirit! :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks. I thought about a tree, just seems like it would make sense.

[Niac]

Nice, but can you drive it like that?

[XJ Wheeler]

Yep, went through soooooo many zipties. Also, i glued the holders to the ornaments.

[Carves]

Went through the shopping list for it ... and flipped a coin ....



sighhhh .... It was tails .... soooo ... it gets a new set of hankooks for chrissy.





Now Now ... dont you blokes go getting all excited .... they're only 235/75 dynapro all terrains ... :D

[cantab27]

got a warrant of fitness...road legal for another 6 months.....coolies as i was feeling like a outlaw at the mall last few days with out one...

[msmoorenburg]

started it up :indifferent0020: still all muddy in the driveway

[cj4a nz]

moved the starter mtr pieces around the bench

[cantab27]

rotated the tires.......cause my muddies are directional i can but swap left rear with left front ,same on other side...do it every six months ,good way to help tire life plus check condition of ya shoes....quick look at mine and i need a wheel alignment...picked up early left front with the slightly uneven wear will be fine on the back.......NOW go on, go outside and do it ,,see what ya find

[Carves]

NOW go on, go outside and do it ,,see what ya find


I got too many tyres outside to bother checking ....

Tis why Ive got 6 newbies getting delivered ....:D




X 2 on having a look at the wear rates & patterns now & then. :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

well took in xmas shopping ..the thing hates the mall so much did this on the way home...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/rebuild024.jpg

split a rad hose, .....

seriously thinking of selling it and buying this...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jeep/wrangler/auction-427980549.htm

v8 wrangler...... will decide after the silly season.....

had it with the xj but...:mad:

[Carves]

well took in xmas shopping ..the thing hates the mall so much did this on the way home...
split a rad hose, .....

seriously thinking of selling it and buying this... v8 wrangler ...... will decide after the silly season.....

had it with the xj but...:mad:


Mate .... any brand/model can spit an old hose ... ;)

Tis why I prefer to do things this way ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/CoolingItems.jpg

[cantab27]

just did all that to it........need more cylinders......

[XJ4IV]

well took in xmas shopping ..the thing hates the mall so much did this on the way home...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/rebuild024.jpg

split a rad hose, .....

seriously thinking of selling it and buying this...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jeep/wrangler/auction-427980549.htm

v8 wrangler...... will decide after the silly season.....

had it with the xj but...:mad:

If you do that Im putting you on the naughty list with orangexj


sell out!

[imehtoh]

Installed new steering shaft,changed oil, undeceratsd the Heep....from friday nite.We did a Christmas parade 20 rigs from my club SCC4X4...had a BLAST>>>>:cool0010:

[Firemanray]

just did all that to it........need more cylinders......

Why more cylinders, you'll just fill them with water.:D
Try driving a RED Xj, it'll get you home every time!

[cantab27]

got me home , fixed on the side of the road,,, split was by clamp, cut and put it back on...

[Firemanray]

got me home , fixed on the side of the road,,, split was by clamp, cut and put it back on...

See, not so bad after all. Just sleep on it, you'll still love it tomorrow.

[cantab27]

See, not so bad after all. Just sleep on it, you'll still love it tomorrow.

mrs was in jeep ....again it breaks down , i was pos mutter mutter gonna sell it.....she said yes ya better..showed her that wrangler she said yes.. BUT will wait to after xmas shit is over ....;):mel:

[bluedragon436]

Well since the water pump got replaced the other day as well as a flush and new antifreeze, I decided to flush the crap out of the heater core that the standard flush didn't take care of... I actually have heat again.. hopefully this time for good, since I have clean(er) antifreeze in the engine...

And also tore the drivers side rear trim panel off so that I could re-install the cb-ant. mount with some longer bolts, w/ washer, lock washer and nut this time, since the self tapping machine style screws didn't last too long last time.. and then once I got it all hooked back up got on the CB for a brief second to make sure it worked.. and got to talk to a trucker down south of me by quite a few more miles than I would think possible with a bearcat unit.. not that I am complaining... now if only I could talk to the guys I drive around every day on the road.. The XJ looks way better with the ant. installed again than it did without it.. but it still looked good regardless!!

[cantab27]

See, not so bad after all. Just sleep on it, you'll still love it tomorrow.

na still over it ray...............................:mad0090:

[msmoorenburg]

well took in xmas shopping ..the thing hates the mall so much did this on the way home...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/rebuild024.jpg

split a rad hose, .....

seriously thinking of selling it and buying this...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jeep/wrangler/auction-427980549.htm

v8 wrangler...... will decide after the silly season.....

had it with the xj but...:mad:


just stop putting the GREEN stuff in :) ask jim he just uses water :love0007:

[Firemanray]

Yep, i saw all the RED vehicals you were looking at in chat box.

[cantab27]

someone is looking at that tj for me.... xj will be listed on Thursday......if all goes well may have the tj just after Xmas .........anyone know of any good wrangler forums.......


flame away...now im going out back and ban myself ....

[jccatt]

You will be back after the TJ rolls:rolleyes:

Green Jeep Mobile

[cantab27]

You will be back after the TJ rolls:rolleyes:

Green Jeep Mobile

Na roll-cage........;)

[cj4a nz]

Wayne give me a $5 and I will take it away,It can sit beside mine

[Carves]

YAYYYYY ....

Finally did something jeepish today ....

Collected the little wagons new rubber ...
Made sure my 20 odd yr old, Jack-All still worked ...
Tested the $5 junk shop axle stands for light duty use ...




.... and dont they look purdy .... :cool0010:

30x9.5s too .... Drives like a monster truck - after the 235/75s :rolleyes: .... :rotfl2:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Tyres%20and%20Wheels/RF10Hankook01b.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Tyres%20and%20Wheels/RF10Hankook04b.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Tyres%20and%20Wheels/RF10Hankook05b.jpg

[cantab27]

thats a pretty jeep ya have carves..................

[Carves]

thats a pretty jeep ya have carves..................

OMFG ...... and that from a green XJer ....... :shocker:









Ohhhh wait .... you TJ turncoat .... :smiley-taunt002:


..... actually it would be even prettier if it was that weird metallic light green instead of red ... but beggars cant be choosers when a chryco 8.25 diff is higher on the shopping list than the colour ;)

[LizardRunner]

Wayne, I know what happened to yer jeep.. it saw your mother in law.. perfectly normal response I would think from your descriptions of. And I don't think your a turn coat, just now gonna jeep to a different rummer. We've been looking at a few TJ's for the wife, she just doesn't want to spend the money they want for the buggers.

[Carves]

Got fed up with the CEL and no oil pressure gauge thats been bugging me for a coupla days .....

A gentle wriggle of the oil pressure sender unit connector - and all good ...





..... for the time being anyways .... :D

[cantab27]

Got fed up with the CEL and no oil pressure gauge thats been bugging me for a coupla days .....

A gentle wriggle of the oil pressure sender unit connector - and all good ...





..... for the time being anyways .... :D

pics???...write up...:D

[Carves]

pics???...write up...:D


sighhhhh ....... you really dont know how to open the bonnet - and find the oil pressure sender ??? ....... Please post your request in the "how to" section .... and I'll see what I can do for ya .... ;)









:smiley-laughing021:



Ohhhh btw .....


How much did you want for your wagon ??? ... Im considering it ...

.... as I think Ive sorted out enough lumps and bumps in the townhouse driveway .... to now make it .... suitable for a green XJs capabilities .... :smiley-taunt013:













http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Fill01c.jpghttp://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/TonkaCollection01c.jpghttp://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/PaddyWhacka02c.jpg

[cantab27]

why green ..ya need them diggers and shit pulled outta ya drive..................stop accidentally getting ya parts xj in the pics.....it hurts

[dagr8tim]

Got it started and drove it for the first time in over a week.

[Firemanray]

Finally washed (well maybe, rinsed) it off after my wheel'n trip 2 weeks ago.

[cj4a nz]

put starter armature and drive gear in car,have bush at work to make it work ...........I think

[Carves]

Finally washed (well maybe, rinsed) it off after my wheel'n trip 2 weeks ago.


Sheesh ... Maybe I was being fussy, hosing the dust off my new tyres last night .... :o


:D


.... and since the white one was being a hussy again, with its skirt hitched up and flashing its flabby ankles at the red one .... I banged on some wheels ... with air in em .... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Stands10b.jpg

[dagr8tim]

Changed the battery terminals and added terminal lugs to the battery wires. Best part is that I have less than $10 invested.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393360_10151065265960131_886005130_22030142_128139 6017_n.jpg

[cj4a nz]

fitted bush in stater mtr and reassembled at home tonite ............... hope it works this time

[Sneedle Vision]

Prepped and sprayed my Detours sliders!

[4.3LXJ]

Fixed my left front signal .... again. Hopefully the last time

[cantab27]

Fixed my left front signal .... again. Hopefully the last time

um Steve they are ment to flash off and on ....maybe not broken ...can post a video of mine going if ya like..:D:D:D:D

as you were..;)

[Firemanray]

um Steve they are ment to flash off and on ....maybe not broken ...can post a video of mine going if ya like..:D:D:D:D

as you were..;)

rofl

[4.3LXJ]

um Steve they are ment to flash off and on ....maybe not broken ...can post a video of mine going if ya like..:D:D:D:D

as you were..;)

I had it half right. The off part anyway:rolleye0012:

Does that count, you know like half :ass:ed

[dagr8tim]

Picked up a new serpentine belt. Hopefully I don't have to replace the alternator.

[prerunner1982]

Replaced the Fuel Pressure Regulator...

[Firemanray]

Didn't do anything to the jeep. I did, however, sell a boat that I have been putting together for a while. Now I have money for more jeep projects!!

[BlueXJ]

Drove it shopping and to dinner.
Boat= hole in water which consumes money. Glad you got rid of it, which translates to more Jeep money.

[Firemanray]

Drove it shopping and to dinner.
Boat= hole in water which consumes money. Glad you got rid of it, which translates to more Jeep money.

Somebody else's "hole" now. I doubled my money!

[melitonxj88]

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3496/img01067201112211345.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/img01067201112211345.jpg/)

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[cantab27]

wow thats a big change in colour.....coolies

[bigjim350]

I started it just to make sure it still runs.......It does :)

[jeepxj95]

all kinds of things :) lol

[jccatt]

I put an air locker in the rear and upgraded it to a super 35 with 30 spline chrome moly axles. :shocker:

Also my winch bar brackets arrived from Dirtbound :D thanks guys.

[Joliet Johnny]

Changed my front axle u-joints. Noticed an improvement in handling.

[Weldmen]

DELETE ME

OPPs remove please

[Weldmen]

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Thats just dark primer right? Yer painting it GREEN aren't ya...

[cantab27]

just drove it home about 5ks with temp gage in the red...hit my street threw it neutral ,, roll down the street outside home and engine died...tis all my falut as when i fixed split hose on side of road i never put new hose on,,,,its sitting on the back seat.......for sale as is now me thinks..........will look at it later.........

[4.3LXJ]

Shame, shame Wayne

[cantab27]

Shame, shame Wayne

tis all good steve...new hose on ...runs like a dream..........cant kill the green ones cause i keep trying

[Carves]

Sat in the drivers seat, eating somebodies, milk and cookies ...












Screw him ... I've been on his naughty list for years anyway ..... :D:D



Happy Chrissy / New Year you lot ....

[bluedragon436]

Wasted some gas in it driving all the way to work, just to be told I don't have to be there till tomorrow night... Thanks for the communication of the holiday schedule...

[Indiana Jeep]

Check engine light came on and code read TPS so I removed the rugged ridge spacer I put in a few months ago and cleaned the throttle body up with some throttle body cleanerwas a little too careless cleaning up the IAC sensor, or it was time to change as well. So after buying those two Red was stalling out still so I had the check engine codes read agin and then the MAP sensor was bad. All three were stock from the start so it may have just been time. Either that or I damaged them removing them from the throttle before cleaning. Had to wait until I got paid Thursday to get the MAP sensor. After finally got that one on started her up and let it idle for awhile. Died after the first couple minutes. Second start ran fine and the idle seems to have smoothed out. Got to drive Red yesterday for the first time in about a week with no problems at all!

[4.3LXJ]

Good job. I like those success stories Michael

[jeepxj95]

rolled 190,000 miles on the odo witch is probly 210,000 on the body. coming back from x-mas at the inlaws

[BlueXJ]

Removed hidden Christmas presents from it. I then placed then under the tree.

[bluedragon436]

Picked up a new set of horns to replace the very sad sounding stockers.. Can't wait to install them..

[Joliet Johnny]

I now have XM so the AM/FM antenna shall be replaced with the CBs antenna

[LizardRunner]

Broke the first/second gear shift fork in the aw15.

[bluedragon436]

Finally got around to installing a new louder dual horn setup from a Ford 1-ton panel truck.. Got to love hitting up junk yard near a base that has the old vehicles, or rather a brand new vehicle that got rolled in the first 1k miles to can horns off of.. They are not air horn loud (unfortunately), but they are def. quite a huge step up from the old smaller horns that were on the XJ.. wondering if they would be even louder if I hooked the ground to an actual ground, not the bolt that holds the horns to the mounts..

[Joliet Johnny]

The XJ passed its emissions test and so I was allowed to buy the new $99 plate sticker, no test till 2013 :)

[TeXJ]

Got something so it's not on daily duty anymore :D Wife is still thinking about it, I was supposed to have gotten a Tahoe...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/Truck/c4eb2796.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/Truck/95640621.jpg

[twisstedxj]

All I did was move the empty sada can off the roof rack that been stuck up there since it flew there a month ago

[cantab27]

All I did was move the empty sada can off the roof rack that been stuck up there since it flew there a month ago

pics write up........:rolleye0012:

[dagr8tim]

<Last Night>
Hooked up the OBDII Bluetooth Adapter that I got for Christmas using Torque Pro on my Droid. Discovered I had 4 error codes. One was due to the missing rear O2 sensor, and the other 3 seem to be transmission related.

After alittle research, I discovered that my Jeep starts in drive. Looks like somebody bypassed the NSS and then removed the CEL lamp from the original cluster. I only discovered the CEL after I swapped for a sport cluster with a tach.

[4.3LXJ]

Tim, if you end up doing some wiring from scratch, use the ground wire from the starter relay. It goes to the NSS which then grounds it in neutral and park.

[dagr8tim]

Tim, if you end up doing some wiring from scratch, use the ground wire from the starter relay. It goes to the NSS which then grounds it in neutral and park.

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping the PO didn't hack the wiring too much. Hopefully I can pull the NSS from my parts Jeep and fix it the right way. I'll probably tear the NSS from the parts jeep down and clean it before installing.

[cantab27]

took the xj little sister for a play..............kinda felt bad in a good way...


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/1strun.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Water down this time of year? You hardly got its feet wet. But we can compare notes tomorrow. HUMWEE is going to hit some difficult stuff

[cantab27]

Mrs is driving it there.....still got water in the cab....was a couple of nice crossings...look forward to your pics...

[dagr8tim]

Hooked up the trailer and went and picked up a new toy.

[Carves]

Shifted it to another corner of the yard to unload the bags of cement .... looked up at the roof console displaying an 80* ambient ... and thought ...


YOU LIAR .... :rolleyes:





.... since its been mostly 90* for the last 6hrs .... :D

[bluedragon436]

Hooked up the trailer and went and picked up a new toy.

You know you want to share your toys!! Or at least pics of said toy!! LOL..


Shifted it to another corner of the yard to unload the bags of cement .... looked up at the roof console displaying an 80* ambient ... and thought ...


YOU LIAR .... :rolleyes:



.... since its been mostly 90* for the last 6hrs .... :D

It was in the 60's today here, thank goodness, I hate the cold.. I wish it was in the 80's or 90's here like it is there!!


I picked up a new ice scrapper/brush for my XJ... since I didn't have one last year, figure might as well get ready for the snow, cause I have an odd feeling this will be another bad snow year.. Also washed all the mud off of it (don't worry not for good, just for the next change)... also picked up a can of Rustoleum bedliner paint, so I can paint my front and rear bumper.. Haven't seen too much feeback on the Rustoleum brand spray can liner, so hopefully it will turn out good... Anything is better than the faded look I have now..

[dagr8tim]

You know you want to share your toys!! Or at least pics of said toy!! LOL..

Not much to it as of yet. All I really had a chance to do was unload it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omxNBlSC27w

[XJ Wheeler]

I got my 2500 tail lights installed. Still gotta do a couple things like add another bulb socket for the extra lower tail lights, but their on there. Definitely modernized the back of my xj.

Oh yeah, and added to my L.E.D. count with some bulbs for the tail lights.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-29163645-1.jpg http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-12-30170005.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Painted the rear bumper with Rustoleum spray bed liner (actually turned out pretty decent).. and rerouted the wiring for my amp as well as the ant. wire for the CB, so now I can actually use the CB while my radio is on, without the interference popping my voice over my sub and possibly messing it up..

[XJ Wheeler]

Got my glow gauge faces installed and re-assembled the cluster. Didn't get it back in the xj cause i primered the gauge bezel. I had to remove each individual gauge, then modify the original faces. Took a while but totally worth it.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-01-01215812.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Got it all done, finally. I decided to run a wire up to the drivers front running light to power it. Probably gonna have to keep the stock lights on low so i can see the needles at night.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-01-02204036.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-01-02204353.jpg

[illuminator]

Put my new exhaust on (flowmaster 44,hi flow cat, tail pipe), I also put a set of white gauge covers on with some led bulbs.

[cantab27]

took the lid of the new one....had a kid look at the xj........

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/1strun048.jpg

[Carves]

took the lid of the new one....


Thats the go ... :thumbsup:

Naked, or just the top canopy on - was how mine always looked ....

Word of caution to a new TJ owner ;) ...

When its topless like that ... DONT let the passenger open the glovebox if you're doing over 30mph ... :bang:

:D:D

[msmoorenburg]

Finally washed the eep

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/photobucket-1914-1325547120652.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/photobucket-2206-1325547151477.jpg

also enjoy the new emblems on the rear :love0055:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/photobucket-5161-1325547202569.jpg

[cantab27]

looking pretty there matt...

[LizardRunner]

Took da lizard in for front brake problem, turned into front brakes, rear brakes and axle seals. plus they are checking out my tranny issue while it's up in the air Seriously need to find a new house with a garage with concrete floor then get a lift installed there so Wife will let me do this stuff myself.

[cantab27]

Took da lizard in for front brake problem, turned into front brakes, rear brakes and axle seals. plus they are checking out my tranny issue while it's up in the air Seriously need to find a new house with a garage with concrete floor then get a lift installed there so Wife will let me do this stuff myself.

what kind of coin does that cost to get done in a shop over there chip.....

[illuminator]

Here's a vid of my new exhaust system sound, flowmaster 44, hi flow cat and a new tail pipe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o96m3gd2Jxw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[twisstedxj]

Wasted a few hours pulling my trans only to find out the new one has a smaller output shaft now I'm screwed


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[Carves]

Finally washed the eep .............. also enjoy the new emblems on the rear :love0055:


Very classy ... and still sporting all that factory plastic :thumbsup:


I must need new glasses ... is that emblem something about a lonely hearts club ???


ohhhhh .. wait .... its a lone star ... :D

[Olie's87XJ]

bought a starter, and some fresh antifreeze. just gotta get some time to put those, and the new steering linkage in! Hopeflly done by the 28th for the next local run!

[prcjeep]

i replaced my front brakes again... and determined that i think it was the passenger side short inner shaft that i broke on my front axel this past sunday...

[mrock24]

Hey all! New to the forum so thought this would be a good first post. Finally got garage cleaned out so i can park in there next to the wifes car. But first gotta fix the oil leaks. Thought for sure it was rear main but upon further inspection it looks likes its just the valve cover. Spent an hour on it and crossing my fingers for no more drip drip drip

[LizardRunner]

what kind of coin does that cost to get done in a shop over there chip.....

fronts were208.00 that was hats and pads and caliper leaks fixed., master cyl and booster checked (they were ok (whew!))
rear cylinders, turn of the drums, axle seals, bearings was 313.00

I finally found a shop where they know XJ's woot woot

[bluedragon436]

Located some replacement drivers side and passenger side vents.. so now I can actually aim my heat coming out during the already cold winter.. not to mention no more random vibration sounds as the loose slats in the vents are gone.. Took me three years to actually find a correct color set in the JY.. well that and it wasn't all that annoying I guess.. LOL

[bluedragon436]

Just finished cleaning my spare TB.. getting it ready to attmept my 60mm through bore.. Figure it isn't much, but it will work for my stock engine.. Now just to clean up the 99+ IM, and get some better injectors.. then I'll be ready to swap the 99+ IM on.. heck if I wait much longer, might just pick up a header to install while I'm there..

[Carves]

Flushed the freeloading, rope making, spider out of the drivers mirror - with half a can of insect spray ...

... and squashed the cranky, feisty little sod, with a rolled up jeep magazine ....



Might not adjust the mirrors for a few days ... 'till the river of insecticide has dried properly ... :D

[jeepxj95]

added a quart and a half to the t case. and made a drop off time for my winch yay cant wait untill tomorrow ;)

[cantab27]

kinda hot here so took the tj down to the beach.......left it in the car park , no doors roof and came back to this
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wtf,,,,,

think they are Australians.....



http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Screen-shot-2010-07-20-at-12_53_24-PM.png

:smiley-taunt013:

yeah i know quite day:rolleye0012:

[jccatt]

Sands grey in ch ch and thats a jk full of aucklanders lol

Green Jeep Mobile

[cantab27]

true that james but dont think they know what a jafa is......funny but...

[cj4a nz]

na they are all yanks :rolleye0012:

added to the pile of junk on the bonnet of the jeep, removed the old axle from the "new" trailer put in new axle a little remeasure and tacked spring hangers on fitted axle and cut some extra steel off, man it felt good doing some real work,hammer,grinder and mig :D
sorry no pic's camera's not here

[Mclarke]

big punishment! left it at my office in the snow stupid car not starting

[cantab27]

big punishment! left it at my office in the snow stupid car not starting

tis not a car , tis a jeep..............;)

[Mudderoy]

Installed a diff cover!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OMewnWXlgoE/TwZeHk2A2kI/AAAAAAAABlU/6PukzQSXZaA/s800/20120105_202015.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Started boring my TB to the 60mm all the way through.. yes I know it doesn't take that long, but since I've never done it.. figure I'll take my time and hopefully do a good job..

[krustymudracer]

I started gathering the parts for a homemade sye...yota t-case output yoke and seal, 2 pieces of 1/2" aluminum plate, drill bit and tap. That should do it.

[Firemanray]

I started gathering the parts for a homemade sye...yota t-case output yoke and seal, 2 pieces of 1/2" aluminum plate, drill bit and tap. That should do it.

We need a write up with pictures on this one!!!:thumbsup:

[dagr8tim]

Tried to jump one of the tractors with it.

[pmacxj14]

New headlights in
Bedliner front end
Attached warn bumper
All in a days work

91 xj *beast mode*

[dagr8tim]

Started boring my TB to the 60mm all the way through.. yes I know it doesn't take that long, but since I've never done it.. figure I'll take my time and hopefully do a good job..

Writeup?


Installed a diff cover!

Info on the skid plate?

[Showtime3492]

Writeup?



Info on the skid plate?

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/317194_2038656531653_1401465462_32036526_6919902_n .jpg

Go to harbor freight get a drum sanding kit for a power drill use the biggest one and slowly work the drum through the throttle body untill it is a smooth shot all the way through. it wont hurt it to be a little over/under in spots AS LONG as u stay bellow the butterfly it is 60 mm at the top necked down to 55ish so stay on the bottom half and when its straight through take some scotch bright aka green dish scrubby from kitchen sink and polish inside smooth. Pic of mine and thats exactly how i did it. :thumbsup:

[Showtime3492]

Started boring my TB to the 60mm all the way through.. yes I know it doesn't take that long, but since I've never done it.. figure I'll take my time and hopefully do a good job..

Just make sure to distribute sanding evenly to make sure the bore stays true and there are no worries it can fluctuate a little since it is after the butterfly the boring occurs.

[bluedragon436]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/317194_2038656531653_1401465462_32036526_6919902_n .jpg

Go to harbor freight get a drum sanding kit for a power drill use the biggest one and slowly work the drum through the throttle body untill it is a smooth shot all the way through. it wont hurt it to be a little over/under in spots AS LONG as u stay bellow the butterfly it is 60 mm at the top necked down to 55ish so stay on the bottom half and when its straight through take some scotch bright aka green dish scrubby from kitchen sink and polish inside smooth. Pic of mine and thats exactly how i did it. :thumbsup:

Yeah I picked up the sanding drum kit from them.. and the largest size is way too big for the TB.. the second largest will take it to 63mm.. so am going to have to work the next size around a little bit to get it to cut evenly.. I started on it some with dremel bits, just to get the majority of the meat out.. hoping to finish it on my next day off work..

[cantab27]

New headlights in
Bedliner front end
Attached warn bumper
All in a days work

91 xj *beast mode*

:worthlesspics:

[krustymudracer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by krustymudracer
I started gathering the parts for a homemade sye...yota t-case output yoke and seal, 2 pieces of 1/2" aluminum plate, drill bit and tap. That should do it.

We need a write up with pictures on this one!!!

Well no write-up on this one...yota output shaft is 27spline but about .080 too small...guess i'll go with a kit. I need it anyways; i've already twisted 2 231output shafts with the slip yoke.

[Mudderoy]

Installed the RC drop brackets.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jj8stsslbIo/Tw8KSFJQuOI/AAAAAAAABn0/hS-L7ksR6YI/s912/20120111_170832.jpg

[krustymudracer]

Just something to look out for...you might want to add a couple of extra brackets to the bottom ones. The self tapers will pull through the sheet metal fairly easily; but i do treat mine kinda rough...lol.

[Mudderoy]

Just something to look out for...you might want to add a couple of extra brackets to the bottom ones. The self tapers will pull through the sheet metal fairly easily; but i do treat mine kinda rough...lol.

Yeah I didn't like the self tapping screws much. I was thinking about having a friend put a couple of tack welds on it for good measure.

[Firemanray]

Installed the RC drop brackets.

:worthlesspics:

[Firemanray]

Decided to drive mine first time since my last wheel'n trip,(month ago). Found the passenger side floor standing in 4" of water front and back. Got new drain holes in floor boards now. Note to self: Don't park Xj under stopped up rain gutter.

[bluedragon436]

Just something to look out for...you might want to add a couple of extra brackets to the bottom ones. The self tapers will pull through the sheet metal fairly easily; but i do treat mine kinda rough...lol.

Hell if they hold up to the fun you have, then I have no doubts about their quality.. I have been thinking about picking some up, as they would def. help re-center my front axle, so I can finally go have some fun on the trails with out ripping my fenders or flares apart..

[Brasscatz]

Tried to jump one of the tractors with it.

Sad to admit that my first vision was Evel Knievel in an XJ... then battery dawned on me. Man I'm tired today! :bang:

[Brasscatz]

Installed a diff cover!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OMewnWXlgoE/TwZeHk2A2kI/AAAAAAAABlU/6PukzQSXZaA/s800/20120105_202015.jpg

Love it. I was thinking about doing mine in red... I like red and black theme.

[DETOURS]

Been charging the dang battery for 2.5 days, totally dead, even with a disconnect switch......dang Tractor Supply.....it's freak'in NEW....:bang:

[Mudderoy]

Love it. I was thinking about doing mine in red... I like red and black theme.

Red is my favorite color, and the wife's, but after putting those counter sunk black bolts in it really popped!

I did some cleaning and touch up of the tie rod while I was waiting for the RC control arm lowering kit to dry. :D

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_DvWOlz1aE/TwZencTHmJI/AAAAAAAABls/BTIB8zzcOUs/s512/20120105_191004.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Red is my favorite color, and the wife's, but after putting those counter sunk black bolts in it really popped!

I did some cleaning and touch up of the tie rod while I was waiting for the RC control arm lowering kit to dry. :D

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_DvWOlz1aE/TwZencTHmJI/AAAAAAAABls/BTIB8zzcOUs/s512/20120105_191004.jpg

I kinda have a similar theme to yours... nothing painted underneath yet though.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG03252.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG03222.jpg

[prcjeep]

replaced a front headlight today... now just gotta adjust the rear e-brake, put my two spares on rims and install, reset check engine light and pray the guy doesnt notice the cracked exhaust manifold so that I pass inspection... was due last month

[Indiana Jeep]

Power steering pump went out so I had to pull it and pick up a new one. After several minutes trying to figure out how to remove the pulley I finally looked online and found you need a special tool. Prices ran from 40 to $80 thankfully O'Reillys rents one for $30!!! going to put it on tomorrow.

[Firemanray]

Tried to repair my radiator that I stuffed the fan clutch in. No luck, the damage is to bad, time to shop for a new one.

[cantab27]

someone called wanting to buy it.......talk them out of it,,,,, no one tell the Mrs and every thing will be fine

[prcjeep]

Replaced the rear main today.. tons of fun

[T3k]

well it wasnt today but last night i took it wheeling but before i got to my destination the rear ujoint blew out the yoke broke so i took the drive shaft out and went offroad with front wheel drive and it did alot better then i though it would i didnt get stuck not to get that yoke fixed

[msmoorenburg]

went wheelin to get home :rolleye0012: only 2 high water crossings:frog:

[LizardRunner]

adjusted the shifter to get rid of my first gear problem.

[Mudderoy]

went wheelin to get home :rolleye0012: only 2 high water crossings:frog:

How deep?