What did you do to your Jeep today?

[msmoorenburg]

How deep?

around 2ft

[Mudderoy]

around 2ft

Yeah that's pucker factor depth.

[msmoorenburg]

Yeah that's pucker factor depth.

not so much in a XJ

[cantab27]

around 2ft

pics or it didnt happen............tis not deep, but tis fun yeah;)

[4.3LXJ]

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

Having some second thoughts Wayne?:rolleye0012:

[LizardRunner]

Geez Wayne, first we would have to want to get you in trouble, and only jimbo likes to do that;) then we would have to have your phone number, manage to call when you didn't answer and she was home.. nawwwwwww way to much trouble. :o

[bluedragon436]

Used my XJ to pull another XJ through the car was so we could wash all the mud off the engine, and then pulled it to the shop so it will be ready to hopefully swap the engine out today..

[Indiana Jeep]

tried, and failed, to remove the pulley from the old power steering pump. The removal tool I rented does not fit on the XJ pulley. Ended up having to buy a new pulley as well. It was only $13 so not too bad. Trying to get the pulley on the new pump is turning into a major pain. Going to have to take it home and put it in a vice to tighten it all the way down. Oh well maybe tomorrow. On a better note called Detours and ordered a set of a pillar light brackets!!! Woo Hoo!! Going to order a knuckle bone once my tax refund gets here!!!

[Firemanray]

Bought new radiator. Didn't have time to install maybe this week sometime.

[XJ Wheeler]

Gave it a hug, just got back from a four day work trip. Awesome load!

[cj4a nz]

wayne reaching for the phone 323.... or should I just email jimbo !!!!

[cantab27]

wayne reaching for the phone 323.... or should I just email jimbo !!!!

Na jimbos scared of the Mrs......... had a nother call to night,, told them they had the wrong number..........:smiley-gen165:

[rugidone]

Ripped apart my lower dash and column to install remote start....felt like it was below -30 celcius this morning in the maritimes! Wish I had gotten the starter accomplished lastnight.

[T3k]

well yesterday i forgot to post here i replaced the stupid hack job cherry bomb muffler the po put on it with nice quiet flow from napa much better sounding and no back firing (sweet)

today i replaced whatever paper thin valve cover gasket thing they used with a cork on in the attempt to stop an oil leak i cant seem to find at the moment but all but 3 bolts came off with my fingers so that could have been my problem there to next is to get the yoke fixed hopefully the guy that has it comes through and contacts me about it today fingers crossed ill be back in the mud this weekend

[HPI_Savage25]

Well today I finally went out and took the rear windshield wiper motor out of the parts XJ and put it in the DD. saved myself close to $100. Next I attempted to remove the A/C lines off of the parts XJ, which didn't work out. I got them unhooked from the compressor but can't get the lines broke loose from the block by the firewall. So I sprayed both the parts XJ fittings and the DD fittings to let them soak so I can hopefully break them loose.

For those wondering why I need new lines, when I purchases the jeep it wasn't running. Had a fire under the hood which burned most of the wiring and the a/c lines. It has been running great for a few months now so figured i would try to start fixing it up some.

[DETOURS]

Washed the shop dust off it.
Hey, it was 31 degree's and balmy......;)

[Firemanray]

Finally put my new radiator in!! Replaced the headlight with the little hole in it,state inspection due NOW.

[pprime]

I removed, cleaned, and replaced the NSS. It starts correctly and the reverse lights work now!!! Only too an hour plus. Thanks to everyone's detailed information on this process, it really made this task easy, except for cutting the zip ties (what a PITA).

[prcjeep]

replace my spark plug wires today... 20 bucks from oreillys with lifetime warrantee :D

[prcjeep]

I removed, cleaned, and replaced the NSS. It starts correctly and the reverse lights work now!!! Only too an hour plus. Thanks to everyone's detailed information on this process, it really made this task easy, except for cutting the zip ties (what a PITA).

Glad you found the site helpful!!! Most of what I do to my jeep is because of info and write-ups on this forum, and sometimes other forums that are almost as good.

[cantab27]

mmmmmmmm got 3 people coming to view xj........time to hide it at my mates

[cj4a nz]

wayne you don't need 2 jeeps well mite take that back having 2 you mite have one running at most of the time ;)
have electric winch comming for mine or put it on the trailer hurmph hate decisions like this
as for the jeep buried it under more shite must fit the starter,one day

[rugidone]

Searched it to find out what was stolen when I got up at 6am. Of all the times I parked my jeep on the road at the gfs with the doors unlocked no problem. Parked it in the driveway and come out to the contents of my center console all around. My kershaw blade missing and my cupholder gone. (found out that was under my rear tire)

[Joliet Johnny]

Searched it to find out what was stolen when I got up at 6am. Of all the times I parked my jeep on the road at the gfs with the doors unlocked no problem. Parked it in the driveway and come out to the contents of my center console all around. My kershaw blade missing and my cupholder gone. (found out that was under my rear tire)

That sucks. Last break in I had was the one and only time I heard a noise outside and didnt look, next morning I needed a window and a radio.

[rugidone]

ya, my locks are frozen, so i dont lock the jeep. It was parked directly in front of the door to the house....couldnt believe it.

[Joliet Johnny]

ya, my locks are frozen, so i dont lock the jeep. It was parked directly in front of the door to the house....couldnt believe it.

Around here people have been burning vehicles that had unlocked doors, they took out an entire house because the guy left the garage door open and the car was unlocked.
http://plainfield.patch.com/articles/suspicious-fires-now-total-five-all-on-the-same-block-officials-say

[rugidone]

Thats retarded!! I'm wiring in a silent two way alarm with proximity sensor tonight...Ill be waiting next time I stay there.

[rugidone]

and then ill change out my locks!

[Indiana Jeep]

finally warmed up a little and was able to set the tension properly on the serpentine belt. But the battery died after sitting for a few days in the cold. Going to charge it up tonight and hopefully that will be all. Didn't want to drive it home with the power steering pump broken so It's been parked at my parents, (Thankfully they don't mind!) But I want it home hate just having an hour or two after work to take care of Red. Plus there's a little more blockage of the wind in my driveway.

[XJ Wheeler]

Made a video of my gauge cluster.
Jeep Cherokee Custom Glow Gauges - YouTube

[bigjim350]

Put in another front drive shaft then test drove it. Much better. Did a nice 1-3rd gear burnout too :D

[cantab27]

pics or it didnt happen fella

[Mudderoy]

Made a video of my gauge cluster.
Jeep Cherokee Custom Glow Gauges - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWhGiXPjv4w&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

Hard to tell from the video, but are they TOO bright for night driving? They look great though.

[XJ Wheeler]

Hard to tell from the video, but are they TOO bright for night driving? They look great though.

They're very adjustable, i can just about turn them off. I can also switch from blue to green (don't think i would need the green:D). It does make the needles and odometer invisible though, that's why i wired it up so i could still use the stockers too.

[cantab27]

fixed the winch and threw it back on the xj.......sitting there now waiting for a new owner..........

[Carves]

Felt sorry for it ....

Its been sitting in the driveway for days .... full of bags of cement.

Poor little thing looks like a dog with worms - the way its draggin its butt around ... :D

[TeXJ]

I need to go and start mine, been awhile since i got the new ride... :(

[HPI_Savage25]

For our today and busted the A/C lines loose finally and swapped them onto my DD jeep. Now need to get the wiring on it repaired. Just have to splice a new piece of wire for it. Then get it converted over to r134a

[Indiana Jeep]

Finally got the battery charged up and started Red up took a little bit for the new power steering pump to work the fluid through. seems to be doing well but there is a scraping noise coming from somewhere and I can't pinpoint it. I think I'm finally going to have to have a pro look at it. At least I have a good garage close by that is very reliable and honest.

[Niac]

Felt sorry for it ....

Its been sitting in the driveway for days .... full of bags of cement.

Poor little thing looks like a dog with worms - the way its draggin its butt around ... :D

That's a picture I didn't need. :bang:

[Niac]

Made a video of my gauge cluster.
Jeep Cherokee Custom Glow Gauges - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWhGiXPjv4w&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

Yep Those are Sweeet.:thumbsup:

[Joliet Johnny]

yeah I want a set

[Showtime3492]

pulled the head off the bad motor that was in my xj when i bought it just curious to see what the damage was in their.
There is definitely a reason the crank wouldnt turn lol

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/Mobile%20Uploads/1327015450.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/Mobile%20Uploads/1327007173.jpg

Today though got the transmssion pans off both trans's and ready to swap over tomorrow along with the oil pan that needs removed and swapped once this is done then it will be moving along a little more rapidly.

[cantab27]

sold it...

[T3k]

yesterday i replaced the leaking oil filter housing seal what a (pita) that was

today i bought a stock radio form the jy cause i cant find an after market harness anywhere that isnt 10 days shipping and now i can drive with music or other noise then my truck makes haha next is to fix the broken exhaust hanger so it doesnt bang against the cross member anymore

[Showtime3492]

sold it...

Correction you think you sold it but Xj fever is incurable it will be back ;) lol

[cj4a nz]

congrats Wayne time to ban you from this site :D :D and me too :D

[TeXJ]

sold it...

:boohoo:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Heaven help you if you get a red one! :sniper:

[Showtime3492]

:boohoo:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Heaven help you if you get a red one! :sniper:

:flameon: :D

[cantab27]

i brought a v8 barbie jeep..in blue..........pics on here somewhere........bigjim350 loves it,,may not trade his xj on a libby now................ha ha ha....red one hahaha

[TeXJ]

:flameon: :D
:D





i brought a v8 barbie jeep..in blue..........pics on here somewhere........bigjim350 loves it,,may not trade his xj on a libby now................ha ha ha....red one hahaha

haha, i can take that you bought a wrongler, but if it was red..... :smiley-whacky119:

[cantab27]

no red......red is just plain wrong............

[Joliet Johnny]

I took mine out to play in the snow. We have 5in on the ground right now but it didnt seem to care. Now lets see about the 15 mile drive to work.

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Legalized it!

[bigjim350]

Bought paint for it. Stay tuned....

[Firemanray]

Bought paint for it. Stay tuned....

Red perhaps???

[cpttuna]

bought 2 sets of 784 injectors

[bluedragon436]

bought 2 sets of 784 injectors

Going to run 12 injectors?? Figure 6 is good, 12 has to be better??

[TeXJ]

Going to run 12 injectors?? Figure 6 is good, 12 has to be better??

hahaha

[cpttuna]

We have 4 cherokees in the family that can use the 784's(a 99,a 00 and two 01"s)

[DETOURS]

We have 4 cherokees in the family that can use the 784's(a 99,a 00 and two 01"s)

Only in Napoleon.......

[prcjeep]

I changed fluids today.. front diff(discovered my trail damage from a few weeks ago, will be posted in my build thread) and my AX-15 fluid. Also primed and painted my JCR low profile roof rack... pics will be in my thread as well
PRCJEEP BUILD THREAD HERE (http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4085&page=1)

[krustymudracer]

Let's see; where to start....I put new ends in the rusty's upper control arms. Then put the 39lb injectors and fuel rail on the intake. Then removed and shortened the head stud that was stopping waterpump impeller. Test fitted the 37.5 ag tires(need more clearance; they'll scrub if I jump over about 6' high). Next is to finish rewiring the mega-squirt and msd to relocate them.:crazy:

[jeepxj95]

changed the oil and fixed a leaking trans line

[cj4a nz]

got the pos running my bodgy repair on the starter worked dropped the watery engine oil again!
worked on the recovery trailer and the new garage

[Indiana Jeep]

Took off the Yakima roof rack and put the spare back in the factory spot. Couldn't find the factory spare tire holder. I think I might have thrown it away. So had to use a long carriage bolt and an eye bolt with a piece of plastic and a wing nut to hold it in place. I don't remember what I had gotten these things for but they were in the garage on the workbench. I think I might have to many projects going on at once. I havn't decided whether to put the factory rack back on or just leave it as is. I'm planning on getting a light bar to hook the lights back up. But for now it's looks kinda naked. Was going to post some pics but the photobucket app requires an upgrade and my iPhone can't use the latest software.

[bigjim350]

Took it wheeling

[cantab27]

Took it wheeling

pic or it didnt happen..........:rolleye0012:

[Carves]

Yes .... Pics ....









I want to make mine jealous .... :o


:D

[Paddletrucker]

"Fixed":D:D my failed struts on the rear door.

I used a piece of aluminum tubing, split lengthwise and slid over the strut.

Here's how it works.

Slide it into position to hold the tailgate up
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/8e267ec8.jpg

Slide it up over the fatter part of the cylinder to shut the tailgate.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/9af99dcc.jpg


Works pretty good. It'll be just fine 'till I get around to putting some new struts on.

[Indiana Jeep]

That's a really good idea!!!!

[LizardRunner]

bought some paint and nearly broke first gear.:stars:

[denverd1]

Bought new rear shock mounts and blades for the sawzall. Time for a fender trim!!

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

[XJ4IV]

started up the fab work for the new lower control arm mounts that are moving outboard to the frame rail, welded the front brackets shock/spring/control arm combination... installed the wheels, found the final overall width is 81 inches to outside of the tread, MIGHT be a tad wider with the boggers

[bigjim350]

started up the fab work for the new lower control arm mounts that are moving outboard to the frame rail, welded the front brackets shock/spring/control arm combination... installed the wheels, found the final overall width is 81 inches to outside of the tread, MIGHT be a tad wider with the boggers

Why would somebody who hates mud run boggers??

[bluedragon436]

Replaced my battery after going to leave work and all I got was a very faint click... Oh well, honestly think I've been pushing this replacement for almost a year now... it starts so much faster and easier now too.. next planned upgrade/replacement.. V8 GC alternator..

[rugidone]

Finished ripping my other brake cable off after driving with it dragging behind me for a day and getting asked about it everywhere I went. It was cold and wet outside, and the cable wasn't hurting anybody at the time...geez.

[jochilders]

Changing out the front seats. They get easily broken down. Went for the XHD Seats.

[Indiana Jeep]

Took the Yakima roof rack off a few days ago. No real reason just got tired of clearing snow off. (Otherwise it gets dumped on whoever is driving behind me.) Red sure looks short now. I'll probably end up putting the factory rack back on once the weather dries up some. Also finally remembered that I could upload pics to photobucket on my mac and not just from the iPhone!
Here's Red without the rack

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0659.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0659.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0658.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0658.jpg)

And here is the carriage bolt that I'm using to hold onto the spare since I cant find the factory thingy.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0663.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0663.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0664.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0664.jpg)

[Mudderoy]

I installed the LMC Truck wiring harness and two Sylviania Silver Star lights in the 1999 XJ. My oldest daughter is driving it now, and my wife reminded me that when she drives it at night sometimes she turns the lights off and back on just to make sure they are on!

Hopefully it's just the craptastic stock lights and not a battery or alternator issue. Should know more tonight after my daughter comes home from work.

[dagr8tim]

Sold my ZJ Canyons.

[Brasscatz]

Rubbed its fenders and apologized to it for not changing the oil for a while... Man I hope my wife finds a teaching position soon!

[Mudderoy]

I installed the LMC Truck wiring harness and two Sylviania Silver Star lights in the 1999 XJ. My oldest daughter is driving it now, and my wife reminded me that when she drives it at night sometimes she turns the lights off and back on just to make sure they are on!

Hopefully it's just the craptastic stock lights and not a battery or alternator issue. Should know more tonight after my daughter comes home from work.

I didn't tell my daughter about the change in lights, and wiring. When she got home she came in and expressed her extreme surprise and pleasure. She said she was afraid she was blinding people. :thumbsup:

[bluedragon436]

Glad to hear that.. I am hoping to do this same mod soon... as I do the exact same thing of turning the headlights off and back on to make sure they are on sometimes.. Looking to pick up some new fog/driving lights for the bumper once I pick it up, as I some times make use of my stock fogs every now and again for added light..

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Drove it to work!
(where's the driving smiley)

[Mudderoy]

I ordered a RobertShaw thermostat from Quadratec that has been on back order for several weeks now. So after seeing a P1281 CEL code I decided it was just time to put something in there. I ordered a STANT 195 degree thermostat from Amazon.com (2 actually) and installed it tonight.

After tightening up the bottom bolt on my high dollar high flow thermostat housing I heard a "crack!" It broke, and had a nice crack from one side to the other. So I remove it, and found my original stock thermostat housing. This time I put a little RTV to hold the thermostat in place. I think this is what caused the other one to crack. I think the thermostat slid down.

So I cleaned up the old housing, then moved the temp sensor over to it etc...

Got it installed started her up and monitored the coolant level and coolant temp. Adding water to the radiator as necessary.

After having the transmission worked on it was rare that the coolant temp needle got further than a 1/4 the way up the gauge. Now it rises to about the point between the first hash before 210, and 210.

We'll see how it does tomorrow.

[cantab27]

im tellin ya the things just screaming out for a mud bath tony...she will be sweet after that....

[Brasscatz]

I ordered a RobertShaw thermostat from Quadratec that has been on back order for several weeks now. So after seeing a P1281 CEL code I decided it was just time to put something in there. I ordered a STANT 195 degree thermostat from Amazon.com (2 actually) and installed it tonight.

After tightening up the bottom bolt on my high dollar high flow thermostat housing I heard a "crack!" It broke, and had a nice crack from one side to the other. So I remove it, and found my original stock thermostat housing. This time I put a little RTV to hold the thermostat in place. I think this is what caused the other one to crack. I think the thermostat slid down.

So I cleaned up the old housing, then moved the temp sensor over to it etc...

Got it installed started her up and monitored the coolant level and coolant temp. Adding water to the radiator as necessary.

After having the transmission worked on it was rare that the coolant temp needle got further than a 1/4 the way up the gauge. Now it rises to about the point between the first hash before 210, and 210.

We'll see how it does tomorrow.

Good luck with it buddy! Weather's supposed to be beautiful tomorrow too!

[bluedragon436]

Picked everything up for a much overdue oil change.. Now just to do the oil change and the brake change.. I hate cold weather so much!!!

[Mudderoy]

Drove it to work, and the heater was blowing 120 degree air!!! :bang:

[Brasscatz]

Picked everything up for a much overdue oil change.. Now just to do the oil change and the brake change.. I hate cold weather so much!!!

LOL, come on over man! It was in the 70's in Houston today! We can work in my garage!:D

[Brasscatz]

Drove it to work, and the heater was blowing 120 degree air!!! :bang:

So it was YOU heating up the whole city today, huh?

[KH96XJ]

Drove it to work today :)

[vwfoolwhy]

I've actually been driving the Jeep almost 10 miles a day 5 days a week. :driving: I'm never going to hit 500K at this rate.

[XJ408]

Gave my Jeep a bath and wax job.

[cj4a nz]

xj408 hope the wax job didn't hurt to much :rolleye0012:

stained and reassembled my shelf for the stero and radio and even fixed the speakers on to it, then put back up looks the part
closer for next trip :D

[bluedragon436]

Well it was actually yesterday, but I was far too tired to get online after working all night and then working on my XJ for a few hours right after work.. I finally changed my oil and my front brakes out.. First off, realized I went almost 5k over my oil change.. and secondly.. I went well over that on the needed brake change.. It seemed to be stopping just fine, all the way up to getting to the shop to swap out the brakes.. but the pads were almost down to the metal of the plate behind the actual pad.. well the outer ones were anyways.. So it was def. time to swap them brakes out..

[OhJeepers]

I disconnected my front drive shaft in preparation for a new front axle, about to pull out a stock D30 to put in a high pinion D30 with chromoly 30 spline shafts 4.10 gears and a ARB air locker :D. Also took off my E-brake set up because I had to cut the lines due to my lift an they would have snapped when I flexed any ways.

[702XJCruiser]

Put on a new fuel pump. She's always needed one for long as I've had her "bout 2 years". I'd always have to hit the starter twice to get her going and she seemed to be a bit weak for a 4.0 on the highway. Recently she got to where I'd have to hit the starter 3 or 4 sometimes 5 times to get enough pressure to run.

Night and day. Now she hits right on the 1st crank and charges up hill at highway speeds in OD no prob. Awesome.

[OhJeepers]

i did absolutely nothing :) It sat there an looked pretty while I watched tv an uploaded pics of my build to here

[stanger351]

I gazed at its shiny, black awesomeness ... then I changed its wiper blades :D

[T3k]

i lifted it and put 31 inch traxus mudders on it

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/T3K9/005.jpg

[cpttuna]

I refilled the winsheld wiper fluid using a quart bottle i keep in the engine compartment. I think it was one of my better ideas since keeping it there insures I have some if needed(without having to stop somewhere and pay extra) and it's warm by being in the engine compartment. The stuff I use is the good stuff with some antifreeze added. I keep it by the brake booster.

[bluedragon436]

i lifted it and put 31 inch traxus mudders on it

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g199/T3K9/005.jpg

Looks good!!

[jvanhare]

Nice. Are the D-Window Cragars new too?

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

I let it rest all day after the scare it gave us on Saturday on a trail run

[msmoorenburg]

Parked it for a week :( i needed to use the truck so its sitting at the shop

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday, finally got my moms zj out for a drive since we put a new 2" BB after the old one fell apart.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/p20120206-105248-1.jpg
Brings back memories.

[denverd1]

It had been sitting for 10 days so I finally got it dirty!! Went out to a client's land and had a blast. Sighted in my pig gun and came home with a smile on my face. Also started thinking about a fender trim and where I'm gonna cut it.

[pprime]

I replaced the starter today. It died last night when we went get pizza during haft time of the super bowl. :mad:

Good news, we had hot pizza while waiting for a ride home. :rolleyes:

[XJ Wheeler]

And it was more interesting than that half time show.:indifferent0020:

[TeXJ]

It had been sitting for 10 days so I finally got it dirty!! Went out to a client's land and had a blast. Sighted in my pig gun and came home with a smile on my face. Also started thinking about a fender trim and where I'm gonna cut it.

whats your piggy gun? I have a SKS. I thought I had some pigs on my dad's land, 10 acres. but turned out to be some armadillos lol

[T3k]

Nice. Are the D-Window Cragars new too?

well im not sure the guy i bought them from said they were american racing rims but ill have to look at ehm tomorrow to make sure i though they wdre craigers to

[Showtime3492]

Got laid off for the week from work so that means this week will be dedicated solely to getting my jeep back up and running. Once its over this hump its at with swapping this n that and making this n that work together itll be smooth sailing.

[krustymudracer]

Well, I cried while cutting up the Borla stainless header. I need a much bigger collector than 2 1/4". I cut it just before the 2 into one section and gonna fit(by fit i mean pound with a hammer) some 3 1/2" pipe over that and add an o2 sensor bung. Sometime soon I'll be tryin to reprogram the mega-squirt ecm. Possibly start on the 10point cage saturday...we'll see.

[denverd1]

whats your piggy gun? I have a SKS. I thought I had some pigs on my dad's land, 10 acres. but turned out to be some armadillos lol

That's what I've got too. I just don't like the .223 round. My buddy is shooting the 5.56 and says he likes it. But I just can't make myself "trade up" to an AR so I can shoot a weaker, more expensive round. Pigs get big in TX! If I move from the SKS it's prolly mini 30 for me. I'm happy with it, other than the mag release and clip system on the gun. if I had to drop a clip and load another with a pig coming at me I'd be in trouble! Course thats what the .45 is for...

[Indiana Jeep]

Upgraded my remote start to transmit a confirmation signal. I needed to get a replacement for the remote and found the confirmation transmitter with the key fob remote was the same price as just a sending unit. Figured might as well get the upgrade since Omega doesn't make my version anymore. Took a while to find someplace that sells it but I finally did. Easy to do just unplug the old receiver and plug in the new one. Also checked the status of an order and my nut strips are out to be delivered by FedEx today so I can put on my rear hitch.

[XJ Wheeler]

Put on my new battery terminals.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-08185557.jpg

[Xjay98]

Set a personal record for swapping out my front coils. Its not like I was trying. I had to leave work on time so I can pick up dinner for my wife and 3 kids. LOL

[XJ Wheeler]

Fixed some of the brilliance on the previous owner.:crazy:


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-09183146.jpg


This 15 amp fuse was blown and somebody thought to tie some wire around the prongs.:bang: By the way that was for my interior lights which is calls for a 10 amp fuse. :bang::bang: All kinds of win with this one. No wonder my lights were cutting off. Anyway, put in the proper fuse.

[Brasscatz]

Fixed some of the brilliance on the previous owner.:crazy:


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-09183146.jpg


This 15 amp fuse was blown and somebody thought to tie some wire around the prongs.:bang: By the way that was for my interior lights which is calls for a 10 amp fuse. :bang::bang: All kinds of win with this one. No wonder my lights were cutting off. Anyway, put in the proper fuse.

Nice... When I was at the previous owner's house looking at my Jeep, there were several things that weren't working... headlights, blinkers, etc. He said he had replaced a fuse earlier because the O2 sensor fuse blew. Ha. He was looking in the manual at the picture of the under-hood fuse box and had things toooootally screwed up. I re-did the entire fuse box for him, then bought it from him! Should've charged a mechanic fee discount off the price!:poke:

[XJ Wheeler]

Nice... When I was at the previous owner's house looking at my Jeep, there were several things that weren't working... headlights, blinkers, etc. He said he had replaced a fuse earlier because the O2 sensor fuse blew. Ha. He was looking in the manual at the picture of the under-hood fuse box and had things toooootally screwed up. I re-did the entire fuse box for him, then bought it from him! Should've charged a mechanic fee discount off the price!:poke:

Funny how people think they're fixing something when they're totally screwing it up.:rolleye0012:

[Brasscatz]

Funny how people think their fixing something when their totally screwing it up.:rolleye0012:

No kidding! I'm just glad that that was the problem and it wasn't something much, much worse. Took care of the CEL too! I love it when the simple solution is the correct one! :D

[HPI_Savage25]

Installed my cup holders!! Bout friggen time. Hated not having any yet it took me a year to order them. Go figure.

http://img.tapatalk.com/43adcf3b-9803-b44c.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Installed my cup holders!! Bout friggen time. Hated not having any yet it took me a year to order them. Go figure.

http://img.tapatalk.com/43adcf3b-9803-b44c.jpg

lol

[bluedragon436]

Hey don't feel bad Parker.. I've hated having shit for headlights, but it has taken me almost 4 years to order the parts for upgrade!! LOL..

So for my what I did to my Jeep today, I researched and got everything lined up for ordering all the necessary upgrade parts for my headlights.. Now I just sit back and wait for the tax return to be deposited in the account, so I can order them..

[jvanhare]

lol

Hey, me too!

[Brasscatz]

So I went to adjust my emergency brake and it still wouldn't work. I took off my drums and WOW... I had ZERO meat on my shoes. (I bought the jeep a year ago... who knows when the previous owner did the brakes) I had my wife come out and pump the brake and e-brake to make sure that everything was moving correctly, and all was well. Went to Advance Auto, because the Auto Zone and O'Reilly's by my house are HORRIBLE, and spent $100 on Shoes, 10 qts of oil, 2 filters (for mine and my wife's jeeps) a can of brake cleaner, and a 36mm axle nut socket so I can replace my wheel bearings when they arrive in the mail.

Get home and decided to do my brakes first. Guess what? The shoes that are supposed to be an EXACT FIT, weren't. :bang: Back up to the store. I brought one of my shoes for comparison. Got the right ones and was charged an extra $5 for the cores that I didn't return yet... I'll have to straighten that out tomorrow. :yack:

Get the driver's side done, move to the passenger side. The clip that connects to my self adjuster decided to break. So now I have 1 self adjusting drum brake and 1 manual adjusting drum brake. :smiley-angry021:

Bled and adjusted. Everything works, e-brake included. I can get my inspection now.

I surrender for the night :sign0181:. EARL changes will happen tomorrow.

[XJ Wheeler]

A while back one of my mounting nuts on the right tail light snapped off, so today i welded up a nut to a washer then that to the body.

Also wired in two more tail light bulb sockets to complete my 2500 quad tail lights.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-11210154.jpg

[OrangeXJ]

Put on some new wheel's on 35's

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture112.jpg

[bluedragon436]

That is a clean looking XJ right there.. Are those MT Baja Claws??

[Metlic53]

Put on some new wheel's on 35's

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture112.jpg

needs an inch in the back and it would look great

[Brasscatz]

Got my EARL change done and aired up the tires. Cleaned out some trash too. Next weekend will be wheel bearings!

[OrangeXJ]

That is a clean looking XJ right there.. Are those MT Baja Claws??

Yep

[prerunner1982]

put new wipers on...topped off the oil and think I have a blown head gasket.

[Brasscatz]

put new wipers on...topped off the oil and think I have a blown head gasket.

Got water in your oil?

[TeXJ]

That's what I've got too. I just don't like the .223 round. My buddy is shooting the 5.56 and says he likes it. But I just can't make myself "trade up" to an AR so I can shoot a weaker, more expensive round. Pigs get big in TX! If I move from the SKS it's prolly mini 30 for me. I'm happy with it, other than the mag release and clip system on the gun. if I had to drop a clip and load another with a pig coming at me I'd be in trouble! Course thats what the .45 is for...

I've thought about going with a tapco 20rd mag in the stock stock, or just getting a new stock and keeping the wood one nice.

[prerunner1982]

Got water in your oil?

Moisture on the dip stick and the oil was a bit milky looking. Haven't noticed any over heating, of course now that I have noticed an issue it will start over heating.. my luck.

[Brasscatz]

Moisture on the dip stick and the oil was a bit milky looking. Haven't noticed any over heating, of course now that I have noticed an issue it will start over heating.. my luck.

Ouch. That is not fun. I hate it when murphy rears his ugly head

[OrangeXJ]

needs an inch in the back and it would look great

It's the way it's setting in the drive way. There is almost 1/2 diffrence between the front and back. Not enough to mess with.

[Metlic53]

It's the way it's setting in the drive way. There is almost 1/2 diffrence between the front and back. Not enough to mess with.

i figured it was mostly the driveway doing that, still loooks really nice, seen it wheel a few times

[dagr8tim]

Retired it from DD duty.

[Brasscatz]

I "passed" state inspection ;-) Also got my wheel bearings in the mail yesterday. Thanks to 1ATony for such a great deal, and you can't beat tax-free and free shipping!!! Got here FAST too! Installing them this weekend, maybe sooner if I have time.

[bluedragon436]

Put gas in her... again!! Man I need to move closer to work.. But at least I enjoy every day I get to drive her..

[Brasscatz]

Put gas in her... again!! Man I need to move closer to work.. But at least I enjoy every day I get to drive her..

Hey me too! I tried all 4 pumps at the stupid station this morning and none of them worked... went inside and the guy said he'd take my card there, and how much do I want? Full, I said. I don't want to "guess" how much that'll take, so I went across the street to Texaco :out: 10 minutes wasted and 10 minutes late to work. Luckily I work when I want to as long as I get 8 hours in!

[dagr8tim]

Cut a deal for a set of leather seats for the XJ. I pick them up tomorrow.

[Brasscatz]

Replaced my front wheel bearings. Much easier than I thought it would be, rust wasn't a hindrance. Took me about an hour, and I had time to clean up and listen to my wife come outside and tell me why we needed a fancy new hairdryer that ionizes the air that comes out... Anyways, it didn't fully fix my issue, but it is much, much better! Still feel some vibes at idle speed. I'm not going to worry anymore about it for now.

[cantab27]

more info on hair dryer please..............used mine for a wedding....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/SAM_1461.jpg

yep ,,,gay as .....thank you

[Brasscatz]

^^^^ Now that's awesome! I couldn't tell you much about the hairdryer... I was "listening", not listening!!

[Mudderoy]

Replaced my front wheel bearings. Much easier than I thought it would be, rust wasn't a hindrance. Took me about an hour, and I had time to clean up and listen to my wife come outside and tell me why we needed a fancy new hairdryer that ionizes the air that comes out... Anyways, it didn't fully fix my issue, but it is much, much better! Still feel some vibes at idle speed. I'm not going to worry anymore about it for now.

Did you change the axle u-joints as well?

[krustymudracer]

Lets see....where to start....I installed my 3.90 gears in the 8.25; made the stock carrier a lincoln locker; put on the yoke with u-bolts instead of those little flat straps; put 2 new calipers on; started marking the inside of the body for the massive weightloss program i'm puttin it on after the 10 point roll cage goes in; also marked the lexan for 2 side rear windows....now gotta clean up the shop; i can't even walk in there...maybe i should put up tools when i'm finished with'em...lol

[bigjim350]

more info on hair dryer please..............used mine for a wedding....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/SAM_1461.jpg

yep ,,,gay as .....thank you

Here its called a civil union.....:D

[cantab27]

:eek::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[cj4a nz]

buried mine under pink fluffly things (pink batts)

[Brasscatz]

Did you change the axle u-joints as well?

Sure didn't buddy. When I was in there, they appeared to be fine, but I would like to change them anyways... Unfortunately, it's a work in progress :(

Most of my bushings on my steering need to be replaced too. the ones on the tie rod are in sad shape. :bang:

[Brasscatz]

Thanks to my wife playing the role of the rain with the water hose, I found my leak in my windshield. It was up at the corner where the rain gutter meets windshield. Keeping with the silicon theme that the previous owner had going, I put some sealant in that corner. Fingers crossed.

[KH96XJ]

I used a towel to dry out the majority of standing water in the drivers floor pan. Will have to find the leak that caused it now.

[Olie's87XJ]

Broke it. :bang:

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG_0041.jpg

I guess now its got a kickstand...

ratchet strapped it up and limped her home, that was a looooong ride.

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG_0043.jpg

[Brasscatz]

^^^^^ ouch!!!

[farmerjohnson]

got two tires, new u bolts, shims, put the hood on, hooked up my electric fan, and cleaned up a bit

[KH96XJ]

Ran an extension cord through a partially opened drivers side window and plugged in a small space heater to dry the rest of the carpet out after the rain got in through the vent window. Waiting on my tax return to pickup a pair of '97+ front doors from a local guy if he still has them by then.

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Replaced my steering stabilizer and also trying to figure out a way to add a second steering stabilizer.
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/d04280b9.jpg

[denverd1]

Cut the fenders!! :D:thumbup::D:thumbup: Woohoo!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0897-4117-6519.jpg
Got the front done
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6cd0897-4144-8d68.jpg
Also put a light wiring harness in for 2 Hellas up front. They're Nice and bright!
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

[TeXJ]

Replaced my steering stabilizer and also trying to figure out a way to add a second steering stabilizer.
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/d04280b9.jpg

Why? :out:

If its done properly one is plenty.

[bluedragon436]

Ordered my LMC headlight harness, Hella H4 headlight housings, and Hella 100/80W bulbs.. Can't wait till they come in.. Hopefully I'll have that night off so I can install them.. Can't wait to be able to see when I drive at night!!

[denverd1]

It makes quite a difference. You're going to love em

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

[bluedragon436]

It makes quite a difference. You're going to love em

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

I am sure I will... Either way I don't think I'll need to do the light check anymore while I'm driving down the road, to make sure they are still on.. LOL

[OrangeXJ]

Went mall crawling in Galveston. No pics it was too extream.

[Brasscatz]

Went mall crawling in Galveston. No pics it was too extream.

Did you drive around on the beach?

[KH96XJ]

Went out to bmra for the new guys run and showed up some tj's and jk's .

sent by smoke signal

[TeXJ]

Went out to bmra for the new guys run and showed up some tj's and jk's .

sent by smoke signal

pics\vids?

[KH96XJ]

pics\vids?

Working on it, posting pics in another thread and I'm waiting for the people in my group who got pics of my jeep to post them up. I'm also having issues with my camera, pics aren't showing up correctly when I view them on my computer so I've got to take my card over to a friend to see if he can recover it or find out of my card or camera is crapping out on me.

[stanger351]

Changed the radiator in a WJ. Had to remove bumper cover, grille, assembly that holds both head lights (just moved them out of way for clearance) and assembly that has hood latch (moved it out of way also). Could Jeep have made it any harder to get to a second gen Grand radiator? Spent way too much time trying to figure out how the whole puzzle came apart; Haynes manual useless ... confusing and actually wrong on several points.
I also changed plugs, cap/rotor and plug wires on the XJ, in the rain. The rain made me work extra fast. Think I finished that in less than half an hour.

[Mudderoy]

Changed the radiator in a WJ. Had to remove bumper cover, grille, assembly that holds both head lights (just moved them out of way for clearance) and assembly that has hood latch (moved it out of way also). Could Jeep have made it any harder to get to a second gen Grand radiator? Spent way too much time trying to figure out how the whole puzzle came apart; Haynes manual useless ... confusing and actually wrong on several points.
I also changed plugs, cap/rotor and plug wires on the XJ, in the rain. The rain made me work extra fast. Think I finished that in less than half an hour.

I tried using Hayes manuals way back when I started working on my car, either they didn't go into enough detail or what they showed on the page didn't match what I was looking at on my vehicle.

Thank God for the Internet, well and Jeep forums. Working on my Jeep has been much easier than anything I've ever had to work on before.

[XJ Wheeler]

Installed a couple L.E.D.s in my shifter lights.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-22181717.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Installed a couple L.E.D.s in my shifter lights.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-22181717.jpg

Love it. I've been wanting to do the same thing to mine... change all lights to blue. My CD player can have blue or green lights and I have it on green to match, but I think blue looks better.

[XJ Wheeler]

Saturday,
Finally got time to put on my EBC sport rotors and yellow stuff pads. Also painted the calipers while i was at it.

Before & after

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-25150323-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-25194530.jpg

[Brasscatz]

oooo nice! ^^^^ Looks nice and new!

[XJ Wheeler]

Love it. I've been wanting to do the same thing to mine... change all lights to blue. My CD player can have blue or green lights and I have it on green to match, but I think blue looks better.

Yeah i have been trying to get it like that and since my xj is blue that's the color i like. I did the glow gauges, those can be either blue or green but i just leave them on blue, and my radio glows blue as well. Did the shifter lights. Now i just gotta put blue L.E.D.s in the dash switch lights and a white L.E.D. in the a/c control panel (i think blue wouldn't come out very well since it has some red in it).

I think at that point the only lights on it that won't be L.E.D.s will be warning lights, rear turn signals, underhood, reverse lights, and headlights.

[Brasscatz]

Yeah i have been trying to get it like that and since my xj is blue that's the color i like. I did the glow gauges, those can be either blue or green but i just leave them on blue, and my radio glows blue as well. Did the shifter lights. Now i just gotta put blue L.E.D.s in the dash switch lights and a white L.E.D. in the a/c control panel (i think blue wouldn't come out very well since it has some red in it).

I think at that point the only lights on it that won't be L.E.D.s will be warning lights, rear turn signals, underhood, reverse lights, and headlights.

Would love to see a write up on all that. I've never done it before

[Mudderoy]

Love it. I've been wanting to do the same thing to mine... change all lights to blue. My CD player can have blue or green lights and I have it on green to match, but I think blue looks better.

Are they too bright?

[XJ Wheeler]

Would love to see a write up on all that. I've never done it before

Most of it is just as simple as changing out a bulb like normal. The dash bulbs just take a phillips screwdriver to get to them. The shifted bulbs are super easy, just pull up on the indicator bezels. They full right up. My ways of doing the dome lights and front turn signals are a bit excessive as i have these "bright ideas" that tend to take extra time and effort.

[Brasscatz]

Are they too bright?

The green lights? No, I just like the blue because they look cool

[XJ Wheeler]

Are they too bright?

Me? If so, not really. Being that they are so far away from my normal line of sight at the road it doesn't bother me. Plus i don't keep them turned all the way up because of my glow gauges.

[Mudderoy]

Saturday,
Finally got time to put on my EBC sport rotors and yellow stuff pads. Also painted the calipers while i was at it.

Before & after

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-25150323-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-02-25194530.jpg

Man that's pretty.

[Mudderoy]

The green lights? No, I just like the blue because they look cool

No the LEDs, some LEDs can be blinding. Just wondering if after the change if the new lights were too bright and distracting at night.

[Brasscatz]

No the LEDs, some LEDs can be blinding. Just wondering if after the change if the new lights were too bright and distracting at night.

lol, I was wondering why my post was quoted

[denverd1]

XJWheeler, were your rotors drilled through? They look great!

[XJ Wheeler]

XJWheeler, were your rotors drilled through? They look great!

They are slotted and dimpled. Drilled through holes can weaken the rotor (as I've heard anyways). And thanks, took me a while to decide what brand to go with. After reading a lot of reviews and asking around i choose ebc. So far, great quality. I still have to break them in (special compound on the pads), so i have gotten to really test them out.

[bigjim350]

Yanked the distributor out of my xj to get my parents zj running. Now mine dont run anymore. Oh and just so you know the older style non obd1 (mine is a 92) will work in the newer obd2 motors (theirs is a 97) even though they look completely different on the inside

[Carves]

Drove it .....





For a coupla hundred laps of the driveway packing down some fill ... :D


Nearly cooked it too ... :eek:

Looked at the gauge as I was finishing .... and it was reading 212*

Took nearly 2 minutes at 2000 revs to get it back down to the 195* where its s'posed to be ...

.... and it was only a hot & sticky 90* outside ... :mad:


:D:D

[XJ4IV]

So I knocked out a couple things on the dana 60 rear axle today
I got the old carrier out and the new carrier setup with the spider gears and new ring gear...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00577.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00579.jpg
old ring gear and tone ring... I guess speed sensor ring
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00578.jpg
new ring gear installed on new carrier with old spider gears... which may just get welded up
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00582.jpg
a shot down the axle tubes from the drivers side
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00583.jpg

started on the pinion only to realize that I need a 33 mm socket for the rear pinion and a 28mm for the front pinion SOOO that all went on the back burner until payday friday

but here is a look at a few things Ive finished these past few weeks
cowl induction
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00585.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00575.jpg
the intake with a separation
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00574.jpg
Just need to get a 90 degree inlet elbow for that PCV hose to go into the intake tube and then a "t" fitting for my washer fluid and I can button all that back together!

[bluedragon436]

Got an email that said my headlight assemblies and my new bulbs will be coming in separate shipments... Oh well, at least they are on their way..

[XJ408]

Finally I took off those worthless side moldings.

http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG057.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Finally I took off those worthless side moldings.

http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG057.jpg

Worthless?!?!?! I don't know about yours but mine has lots of door dings in it. Barely noticeable in the pliable plastic, but I think it would be more noticeable in the sheet metal.

Since I've installed the Detours slyders, I've been considering removing mine. I know I'm going to get grief now about how damage adds character to a Jeep, but I think that's just something guys say when they have damage. :P

[XJ408]

Worthless?!?!?! I don't know about yours but mine has lots of door dings in it. Barely noticeable in the pliable plastic, but I think it would be more noticeable in the sheet metal.

Since I've installed the Detours slyders, I've been considering removing mine. I know I'm going to get grief now about how damage adds character to a Jeep, but I think that's just something guys say when they have damage. :P

I've been debating on getting those Rok Slyders for my Jeep or something similar. Ding they're doors not my Jeep!!!!:D

[Mudderoy]

I've been debating on getting those Rok Slyders for my Jeep or something similar. Ding they're doors not my Jeep!!!!:D

Yes! But you know I was a little disappointed. My wife's Wrangler (parked next to the XJ in the garage) door doesn't even come close to the slyders. :bang:

I bet there are other vehicles out there that will be the same way. Still I'm looking forward to seeing a ding in the slyder, because I know their door will be trashed if I notice anything. lol

[bluedragon436]

I think the XJ looks cleaner without the door side moldings... That is why I took mine off... Hell only dings I've gotten since then is one in the lower portion of the rear door, and somehow someone managed to put a few nice dings in the back quarter by the gas door and behind it, but not hit my ant.... And that's with 7" of lift... I don't even care who did it, just want to know what the **** managed to hit that high up... LOL

[Brasscatz]

It was probably one of those lifted, candy lime green buick century's you see rollin' around on 27" bling bling...

[bluedragon436]

It was probably one of those lifted, candy lime green buick century's you see rollin' around on 27" bling bling...

That is a huge possibility!!

Received both of my 80/100 Watt Hella H4 bulbs today, hoping I'll get the harness and housings tomorrow...

[cantab27]

i miss mine daily.....................

[BlueXJ]

Well i changed the 3 row aluminum radiator to a aluminum single row. Was hoping for better flow with the wide passages in the single row and reduced overheating. We will have to wait and see today.

[Mudderoy]

Well i changed the 3 row aluminum radiator to a aluminum single row. Was hoping for better flow with the wide passages in the single row and reduced overheating. We will have to wait and see today.

Oh please let us know, and if you don't want to share, just PM me the info!!!! :D

My 98 came with a 2 row aluminum plastic. The single row is working so good I am nervous about changing to a 2 row all aluminum even though I know I need to before summer time.

[XJ408]

Primed up my Craigslist wheels.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG_4551.jpg
Painted them Gloss Black.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG_2055.jpg

[cantab27]

^^^^^^^^^^ tis verry nice........................

[Brasscatz]

Primed up my Craigslist wheels.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG_4551.jpg
Painted them Gloss Black.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG_2055.jpg

Jealous! Those look REAL sharp bud! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[BlueXJ]

The single row seems to be keeping it below 210 but the two row I replaced was doing better. It kept the temp below the 210 mark by at least one mark on the gauge. I prefer the two row but it is impossible to find someone to repair aluminum radiators down here. Other places might be better.

[LizardRunner]

http://texasautorad.com/

http://www.mccartyradiators.com/

Blue have you checked with these two outfits ? They advertise they do aluminum radiator repairs.

[OrangeXJ]

It's warm enough here in Texas mid 80's I took the doors off the TJ. Still got some cool temps coming so it will be around May before I take the full top off and put the bikini top on

[bluedragon436]

Was actually yesterday, but my headlight harness came, so I installed it.. now I got to track down why my brights and my low beams are on all the time..

Still waiting on the headlight housings to come in, so I can complete the headlight upgrade..

[cantab27]

It's warm enough here in Texas mid 80's I took the doors off the TJ. Still got some cool temps coming so it will be around May before I take the full top off and put the bikini top on

pics or it didnt happen fella....:rolleye0012:

[denverd1]

changed the oil in the front diff

[bluedragon436]

For today's update, I have to say that I enjoyed being able to see while driving to and from work in the dark and the rain.. which was before a vary scary time for me... I could actually see, with the much improved visibility... and that was with completely stock style headlights and just the harness upgrade... Can't wait to get the rest of it installed.. Thought for sure the headlight housings would have come in today... Oh well, hopefully tomorrow!!

[cantab27]

took it swimming

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_1546.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_1543.jpg

stayed in the shallow end this time......pics to come , found some mud....barbie goes well

[bigjim350]

Well I thought about fixing mine and getting it running again. Does that count?

[cantab27]

its green ..fixed it self

[bigjim350]

its green ..fixed it self

I hope so. But expecting it to run with no distributor is expecting too much.

[OrangeXJ]

pics or it didnt happen fella....:rolleye0012:

put them back on started to rain

[XJ4IV]

more to come!!!

[KH96XJ]

Finally installed my winch I had originally gotten for my FSJ Cherokee about six years ago. :) Just need to pull the line out and reel it back in tight. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c169/KH01GTP/Jeep/photo3.jpg

[TeXJ]

Speaking of FSJ, I'd love to have a gladiator on tons and at least 40s...aww dreams...

[KH96XJ]

Speaking of FSJ, I'd love to have a gladiator on tons and at least 40s...aww dreams...


Yes, I'ld like to get a Cherokee, J-10 Honcho or an M715. But, that will have to wait a while. Of course by the time I'm ready to get another FSJ most of them will probably be too hard to come by.

[bigjim350]

Got mine running again with a new distributor :)

[XJ4IV]

Got mine running again with a new distributor :)

did ya paint it green prior to installation to guarantee endless perfection?:D

[XJ4IV]

So A new friend came over today to share a few brews and knock out some metal burning... didnt get a WHOLE lot done as we were short on a few tools however the brackets for the front axle are all in place now and ready to be burned into place which will come next weekend hopefully!

the very nice currie upper control arm mounts!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00589.jpg

and the passenger side mocked in location
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00588.jpg

and this is drivers side
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00590.jpg

and curries track bar mount designed for the rock jock
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00593.jpg

and I decided to lower and remove some material to make the uppers the same height
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00595.jpg

and here is the exact stance
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00594.jpg

[bigjim350]

I would for sure add some gussets to those mounts...sure you already thought of that though.

[XJ4IV]

I would for sure add some gussets to those mounts...sure you already thought of that though.

I DID think of that and I asked Currie about it and they said that they werent neccesary...either way I already have the steel to gusset em LOL I thought one single piece was kinda not enough :D overkill insures less opportunity for breakage!

[TeXJ]

did ya paint it green prior to installation to guarantee endless perfection?:D

hahaha

[Brasscatz]

So A new friend came over today to share a few brews and knock out some metal burning... didnt get a WHOLE lot done as we were short on a few tools however the brackets for the front axle are all in place now and ready to be burned into place which will come next weekend hopefully!

the very nice currie upper control arm mounts!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00589.jpg

and the passenger side mocked in location
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00588.jpg

and this is drivers side
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00590.jpg

and curries track bar mount designed for the rock jock
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00593.jpg

and I decided to lower and remove some material to make the uppers the same height
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00595.jpg

and here is the exact stance
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00594.jpg

Lookin VERY nice there buddy! :D:D

[cpttuna]

had set of 784 injectors put on my 01 XJ. I got them from a gentleman on another forum. I could tell the difference in idle and throttle response.Time will tell on any MPG gains.

[msmoorenburg]

Not a good day for a fellow jeeper

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-03-05_17-28-30_3.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Not a good day for a fellow jeeper

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-03-05_17-28-30_3.jpg

What the maximum number of 4.0's you can blow up before you're forced to change to Fords?

[Sneedle Vision]

Started spraying my Tailbone that will be going in on Friday!

Like chyeaaaaaaa!

[Metlic53]

drove the 90 to houston, hit the freeway and got to about 60 mph when i experienced death wobble so bad it almost put me into the wall!, from there on, i cruised 40mph on the feeder all the way from conroe to houston/the crawl shop to get my LCA mounts welded on...That trip sucked! I ended up trailering it back home and took it straight to a steering shop that is replacing all the steering and i put new upper and lower control arms on, the LCA's were my problem, there was like no bushing left in them and the toe was way off on the alignment......and my iron man trac bar somehow came loose.....

ALL that will be resolved by Thursday and i'll be heading out to the muddy gras with it to tear some more stuff up....Im running out of time!!! :D:D:D

[Shoesxj]

Well I did a little upgrading to my xj this week.
1 changed dana 30 front axle. To one with big u-joints and a lunchboxs locker.
2 instilled a RC longarm kit. With a t- case skid.


http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934e19-7485-8df5.jpg


http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934e19-749e-46ad.jpg

Getting it ready to go to Superlift orv park. In Hot Spring AR. To see what it will do.

[XJ Wheeler]

drove the 90 to houston, hit the freeway and got to about 60 mph when i experienced death wobble so bad it almost put me into the wall!, from there on, i cruised 40mph on the feeder all the way from conroe to houston/the crawl shop to get my LCA mounts welded on...That trip sucked! I ended up trailering it back home and took it straight to a steering shop that is replacing all the steering and i put new upper and lower control arms on, the LCA's were my problem, there was like no bushing left in them and the toe was way off on the alignment......and my iron man trac bar somehow came loose.....

ALL that will be resolved by Thursday and i'll be heading out to the muddy gras with it to tear some more stuff up....Im running out of time!!! :D:D:D

Sounds like its gonna be a world of difference. What kind of steering you going with?

Btw, you do know bushings are replaceable.:D

[prerunner1982]

Changed a flat on the driver's front... put air in the passenger rear and found out the "inner" tie rod for the driver's side is loose.

[Mudderoy]

Changed a flat on the driver's front... put air in the passenger rear and found out the "inner" tie rod for the driver's side is loose.

Simple cheap fix though.

[EekGirl96]

Didnt really do anything to her other than fill her up with Premium gas but we did manage to do a little "wheelin" on my way to work lol

[prerunner1982]

Simple cheap fix though.

I am hoping the nut can be tightened up. I have the cotter pin in and it was tight when I installed it. Was tight when I installed the new track bar a few months ago... so not sure what happened.

Also need to reset the alignment while I am down there. Since I installed the trackbar it pulls to the right a tad.

[Mudderoy]

Didnt really do anything to her other than fill her up with Premium gas but we did manage to do a little "wheelin" on my way to work lol

What kind of gas mileage are you getting, or is it too depressing to think about?

[EekGirl96]

I try not to think about it, i also have a led foot which doesnt help lol

[OrangeXJ]

Well I did a little upgrading to my xj this week.
1 changed dana 30 front axle. To one with big u-joints and a lunchboxs locker.
2 instilled a RC longarm kit. With a t- case skid.


http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934e19-7485-8df5.jpg


http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934e19-749e-46ad.jpg

Getting it ready to go to Superlift orv park. In Hot Spring AR. To see what it will do.

Are those bullet holes in the side of your jeep?

[prerunner1982]

I am going to guess those are from mounting fender flares.. maybe like bushwackers or something.

[OrangeXJ]

I am going to guess those are from mounting fender flares.. maybe like bushwackers or something.

The smaller ones maybe but the big ones look like bullet holes.

[prerunner1982]

ok yeah, I see the ones that are a bit higher up...

[TeXJ]

Didnt really do anything to her other than fill her up with Premium gas but we did manage to do a little "wheelin" on my way to work lol

why premium?

[cpttuna]

getting the bathroom remodeled. I had to make space for the electrician, plumber and general contractor. this meant 3 Jeep cherokees had to be parked on the street.(one behind the other). what a beautiful site.

[Brasscatz]

getting the bathroom remodeled. I had to make space for the electrician, plumber and general contractor. this meant 3 Jeep cherokees had to be parked on the street.(one behind the other). what a beautiful site.

:camera: :wink:

[Shoesxj]

Are those bullet holes in the side of your jeep?

LOL. No them are hole from the po have crusher side on it. He removed them when I bought it. I'm going to fix them one day.