What did you do to your Jeep today?

[denverd1]

Talked to the shop that did my drive shaft work about redoing it since my front DS blew up on the way home from last trip. Sounds like they're going to RE-do it for little or nothing. :smiley-dance011:

[mocrawlin]

i installed a new idle air control motor, now it doesnt jump to 2500rpm when i start it.

put some new vacuum lines on, and went to our scrap metal pile and dug out some 1/4in plate to build some shackle relocate boxes.

need to find some pipe to build my coil spring spacers. goin with 2 inches up front, wonder if i need to move the track bar, and if so how much. and if the control arms are gonna need to be changed for longer ones.

what do you guys think? hoping to get 30's under it as cheap as i can till i can afford a real lift. lol

[bluedragon436]

Sat on the side of the road after it decided to randomly overheat!! Now to see if it overheats on my home in the morning, if so then I go to troubleshooting the issue

[XJ Wheeler]

i installed a new idle air control motor, now it doesnt jump to 2500rpm when i start it.

put some new vacuum lines on, and went to our scrap metal pile and dug out some 1/4in plate to build some shackle relocate boxes.

need to find some pipe to build my coil spring spacers. goin with 2 inches up front, wonder if i need to move the track bar, and if so how much. and if the control arms are gonna need to be changed for longer ones.

what do you guys think? hoping to get 30's under it as cheap as i can till i can afford a real lift. lol
Should be good on the track bar and control arms. The shocks might be a tad short but if your gonna be doing a "real" lift soon i wouldn't worry. Also keep in mind the stock bumpstops won't keep those 30s out of the fenders as well.


Sat on the side of the road after it decided to randomly overheat!! Now to see if it overheats on my home in the morning, if so then I go to troubleshooting the issue
Good luck, hopin' the best.


Talked to the shop that did my drive shaft work about redoing it since my front DS blew up on the way home from last trip. Sounds like they're going to RE-do it for little or nothing. :smiley-dance011:
Awesome!:D

[XJ408]

Finally mounted and balanced....:D

http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG076.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Finally mounted and balanced....:D

http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG076.jpg

Hey! Those look nice!

[OrangeXJ]

Got a trailer to haul it on

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture113.jpg

[denverd1]

Nice Greg!

I called on and then looked a D44 for my front end; no deal, it was a Chevy/Pass side drop. Then I measured for some shocks. Then I found a D44/dD60 combo that I'm interested in.

[TeXJ]

Looked at it while it was parked...

[KH96XJ]

Bought some extended bump stops for the front and a new remote control for the winch.

[TeXJ]

Bought some extended bump stops for the front and a new remote control for the winch.

which ones did ya get?

[XJ4IV]

I practiced welding ... buddy of mine was able to fix a few issues with my crappy welding... found out the grounding clamp was crap so I gave it a whirl today after he worked it over for a temporary fix found out that arc welding with decent sticks and a good clamp really isnt very hard at all I mostly need to focus on my hand being more steady but other than that not TOO bad compared to my old crappy boogery welds

[msmoorenburg]

Tentatively bought Patrick's 97 parts Jeep (waiting on the money exchange)

[WyoXJ]

Put a spectre cold air intake on.

[vwfoolwhy]

Finally mounted and balanced....:D

http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG076.jpg

I really wanted to know how those wheels would look black. Not Bad At All.

[Firemanray]

Traded for / bought '88 Xj from Matt for my son. We've decided we need 2 Xj's now so we don't have to take turns driving!

[cantab27]

so you have 3 now

[XJ Wheeler]

Ripped apart the dash again to try out some more L.E.D.s, still need to funnigle with them some more cause some problems arose. And, i didn't get to paint the gauge bezel (too humid).

Put on my new license plates. Didn't want to as i liked my number, but they made me.

Also, put a couple stickers on the front door windows.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-03-10205403-1.jpg

[Carves]

Went for drivies in it .....

... and played chicken with a little grasshopper ....





http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/11032012_14a.jpg





.... another dumb Capt Kangaroo thinking - The car will go around me .... :rolleyes:

[XJ4IV]

thats VERY interesting... cannot wrap my mind around the fact that WE have deer everywhere that we gotta worry about running into and you guys gotta worry about knagaroos... something we ONLY get to see at the zoo

[Brasscatz]

Went for drivies in it .....

... and played chicken with a little grasshopper ....





http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/11032012_14a.jpg





.... another dumb Capt Kangaroo thinking - The car will go around me .... :rolleyes:

Aahhhh beautiful countryside and a shiny red hood! But, you're driving on the wrong side :D:D:D:rolleye0012:

[XJ4IV]

Aahhhh beautiful countryside and a shiny red hood! But, you're driving on the wrong side :D:D:D:rolleye0012:

and I didnt realize it that right hand drive vehicles WIPER arms are mounted opposing as well

[cantab27]

cant see anything wrong in that pic...bits are were they are ment to be,,,including skippy......

[TeXJ]

cant see anything wrong in that pic...bits are were they are ment to be,,,including skippy......

haha

[Firemanray]

Went for drivies in it .....

... and played chicken with a little grasshopper ....





http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/11032012_14a.jpg





.... another dumb Capt Kangaroo thinking - The car will go around me .... :rolleyes:

I didn't even see the "roo" at first, I was busy lov'n the red!!

[Firemanray]

so you have 3 now

No just 2, that's enough to keep me busy.

[dagr8tim]

I don't know if I mentioned this, but about a month ago, I picked up a set of 15x8 TJ 'Gambler' Rims. Afew days later I found a deal on a set of leather seats from a 98 XJ.

My seats were from a wrecked XJ and the driver's seat frame was cracked when I got it. Over the past 3 years, it's gotten worse.

Here's a teaser.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421036_10151385354515131_886005130_23234280_362153 199_n.jpg

I also ordered an AC bypass pulley.

[Carves]

Wish we had JYs full of XJs ....

Some leather ones on the cheap would be tempting.

[TeXJ]

my 91 xj i had the gray interior and then I put some tan leather seats in it. It looked fine, the contrast was nice.

[dagr8tim]

my 91 xj i had the gray interior and then I put some tan leather seats in it. It looked fine, the contrast was nice.

I got my 97 with a heavily worn tan interior that reeked of smoke. I replaced the carpet, seats, and center console from a rolled 2000. I then did the dash trim from my 98 parts XJ, some random interior parts have came from the JY. I have gray door panels and hatch panel to install, and I want to recover the headliner.

The driver's seat had a cracked seat frame (that I wasn't aware of), and it finally let go. So that's when I started looking for a set of leather buckets from a ZJ, and found the XJ seats.

So the leather is the 3rd set of seats that have been in that Jeep.

[ScottJD96]

Just got back from Monster Mania con and put my New Jersey Zombie Response Team sticker and an Orphan Killer www.theorphankiller.com Because true pain is screamless,and a Skullboy NJ . On the back window

[XJ Wheeler]

Installed a new P.S. pressure hose since the old one was leaking. Ended up having to break both ends off to get the old one off. It seems to have helped the slop in my steering. Although, once i got home i let it idle a couple minutes and it was overheating. It got to 220° when the fan cut on but still continued to climb so i shut it off. Sure do hope its not affiliated with that head gasket problem i had a few months ago. Gonna have to run it soon to see what's up, don't have time today.

[XJ4IV]

I obtained the final piece of the dana 60 build
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG124-1.jpg

[TeXJ]

Been driving it for the last two days to work and back...man these tires are loud lol

[Carves]

I obtained the final piece of the dana 60 build


Is that to sit the dana60 diff pumpkin in ... instead of using axle stands while your working on it :confused:










:D

[cpttuna]

made a t-handled wrench(11mm) to use on the valve cover bolts. I keep it by the spare battery.

[cpttuna]

correction: I keep it by the battery

[XJ4IV]

OK so my buddy came over tonight and we knocked out ALL the tabs for the front axle
the one on the differential used a nickle rod... apparently it burns MUCH hotter than standard 6013 rods... we melted the bushing on my new johnny joint... oh well Currie has said I can order a new rebuild kit and since im now a "current customer" I can get a discount 10% either way I gotta get a new bushing
Anyhow heres the progress
passenger side tacked in and finishing the track bar mount
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG128.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG129.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG130-1.jpg

here is the drivers side which you can see the bushing oozing out
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG131-1.jpg

and Jim this ones for you... gusseted
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG132-1.jpg

the bottom side of the axle for the track bar and the control arm ventral side
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG134-1.jpg

we made another pass on the differential bracket and it turned out much nicer
also cleaned up some of the hack job I had to do on the coil brackets to accomodate the cast tubing but its all good now...
Already ordered the replacement bushings that I melted!
Tomorrow the whole axle gets cleaned up and coated with bed liner and rolled into place and the front springs bolted on!

[TeXJ]

going to add some hockey pucks to my bumpstops...

[ScottJD96]

Getting everything sorted and packed for tomorrows Pine Barren trail ride.

[Mudderoy]

Drove it 64 miles to Matt's shop in 80 degree weather and it didn't get hot! It's so nice to be able to drive places in the 98 and not have to monitor the temp gauge.

[Natebub]

Man been forever since I've been on here.......sorry guys,,,,always something going on seems like.
I had to repair my Coil wire the other day. Bought my spark plug wires about a year ago at O'Reilly's,,,,,,,Piece of crap....the coil wire burned in two. Luckily there was enough there to repair it temporarily and get me home. Whats the best kind of wires to buy? Also the Cap and rotor I bought at the same time......both pieces of crap too. Already corroded inside the cap. Have a great day yall!

[Brasscatz]

Man been forever since I've been on here.......sorry guys,,,,always something going on seems like.
I had to repair my Coil wire the other day. Bought my spark plug wires about a year ago at O'Reilly's,,,,,,,Piece of crap....the coil wire burned in two. Luckily there was enough there to repair it temporarily and get me home. Whats the best kind of wires to buy? Also the Cap and rotor I bought at the same time......both pieces of crap too. Already corroded inside the cap. Have a great day yall!

I don't know if they are the best or not, but I bought the Accel tune up kit from Advance Auto's website. I've been extremely happy with them. Came with plugs, wires, cap, rotor.

[dagr8tim]

Yesterday I started the process of swapping my AC compressor for a bypass pulley, but couldn't find the new belt I bought.

[Showtime3492]

Installing the new clearwater cylinder head. Final assemble on the engine for the second time..

[TeXJ]

went to Rednecks with Paychecks yesterday...and I stayed out of the mud pit haha

[ScottJD96]

Got dusty on the Pine Barrens trail ride, My buddy hydrolocked his motor n threw a rod through the pan.

[Brasscatz]

Well, I haven't been able to participate here much lately because I got a promotion at work and I've been busy as heck. My apologies for that, fellas.

Anyways... Last thursday when I got to work, I went to pull my e-brake (I park on an incline in the mornings and like to keep stress off the tranny) and it pretty much few apart in my hands and I couldn't get it to disengage. The button flew out, the spring flew out, and the rod came out as well. I screwed with it as much as I could and finally got it to release, but it wouldn't engage again.

today, I took a look at it. I removed my console, and tried and tried to figure out what happened, but I've never messed with one of them before. I did end up making it work. It's not fixed, but I made it work.... backwards. Now I have to push the button to engage the brake, and pull up on the handle to release it without pushing the button. The button and rod are still unsecured. Oh well... it works... sort of.

[XJ4IV]

got a new welding ground clamp... WAS gonna buy some new sockets but DAMN 50$ for two and an adapter... little TOO much!

[KH96XJ]

Attempted to swap my front doors for a pair from a '97. I found out after I got the driver door off that the '97 door latch doesn't line up so it didn't happen, so........I now have a driver door I can take off for wheeling :D

[Mudderoy]

Attempted to swap my front doors for a pair from a '97. I found out after I got the driver door off that the '97 door latch doesn't line up so it didn't happen, so........I now have a driver door I can take off for wheeling :D

Really? From a 96 to 97 wouldn't fit? Not what I would have expected, especially when I've seen MJs converted to the 97+ body style. Oh wait maybe it worked because the fenders were 97+ as well...

[TeXJ]

Friday I added a hockey puck to my driverside bumpstop, so I should have 4 inches of bumpstopage...maybe I'll stop breaking my windshield washer resivoir

[dagr8tim]

Attempted to swap my front doors for a pair from a '97. I found out after I got the driver door off that the '97 door latch doesn't line up so it didn't happen, so........I now have a driver door I can take off for wheeling :D

I could have told ya that. The latch plate is different.

Hit the JY and score a set for like $2.

[KH96XJ]

Really? From a 96 to 97 wouldn't fit? Not what I would have expected, especially when I've seen MJs converted to the 97+ body style. Oh wait maybe it worked because the fenders were 97+ as well...

The door seemed to line up right in the frame when I tried to close it. The latch on the B pillar was higher or lower than the '97 door, can't remember right now since I was a little hacked off about that. It was sitting all the way down on the hinges.

[KH96XJ]

I could have told ya that. The latch plate is different.

Hit the JY and score a set for like $2.

Will see what I can find. I really want to get rid of my leaky vent windows and just have a larger window in general.

[bigjim350]

Started mine up to make sure it still runs.......and once again it does. GREEN FTW

[Mudderoy]

I met with a fellow Jeeper and xjtalk member. He has seen the failings of the evil Empire "Green" and switched to the Rebel Alliance!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YDuRbviYMvo/T2gepfKEc8I/AAAAAAAAB30/926-9Jf1iTo/s720/20120319_172106.jpg

[bigjim350]

Its a great great day

[cantab27]

I met with a fellow Jeeper and xjtalk member. He has seen the failings of the evil Empire "Green" and switched to the Rebel Alliance!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YDuRbviYMvo/T2gepfKEc8I/AAAAAAAAB30/926-9Jf1iTo/s720/20120319_172106.jpg

so who towed them there red jeeps to the mall.......:confused::confused:
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.:smiley-taunt013:

[Mudderoy]

so who towed them there red jeeps to the mall.......:confused::confused:
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.:smiley-taunt013:

We had a lottery, because there were soooo many that wanted to be seen with the pretty red jeeps. :mock:

[cantab27]

tony tony tony....pretty and jeep is a no no.....tis shiny but.........

[denverd1]

Got bar pin eliminators and a shackled relo kit ordered.

Yea Tony those red jeeps are looking great!!

[Firemanray]

Finally unloaded our latest Xj that we bought from Matt. This is my son's, now we start the build!
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/02f55c18.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally unloaded our latest Xj that we bought from Matt. This is my son's, now we start the build!
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/02f55c18.jpg

So many things run through your mind when you get a new project...




Aaah, good times.:D

[bigjim350]

Finally unloaded our latest Xj that we bought from Matt. This is my son's, now we start the build!
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/02f55c18.jpg

Nice bumper...

[KH96XJ]

Put new brake pads on the front. Started to make the passenger door removable but the bottom hinge is being a little bastard.

[cantab27]

Put new brake pads on the front. Started to make the passenger door removable but the bottom hinge is being a little bastard.

little bastard ....lol:mel:

[KH96XJ]

little bastard ....lol:mel:

It was. But I finally got it done tonight finally. If it isn't to muddy Sat I'll be taking them off while I'm out at Bridgeport.

[ALS XJ]

I ordered my suspension system today from Iron Pig Offroad here in Fredericksburg...going OME and IronMan...Tires and rims delivered tom'w...cant wait to get going on this build!

[ALS XJ]

Nice Red XJs...jealous! I am from the White variety.

[prerunner1982]

not today but a few days ago I did the front brakes, tightened the bolt connecting the two steering rods together, and mounted my spare tire in the stock location. Not sure how the steering loosened up, had the cotter pin in the castle nut and it was all tightened up when I replaced all the tie rods. Got it all snugged up now, no more popping when I turn or hit bumps.

[prerunner1982]

I ordered my suspension system today from Iron Pig Offroad here in Fredericksburg...going OME and IronMan...Tires and rims delivered tom'w...cant wait to get going on this build!

Sounds like you are getting a good start on it..

[ALS XJ]

Can't wait to get goin with my build...I'll be lookin for that Brown truck all day tom'w!!!
I got some nice new Cooper STTs and some DC 2s comin! So Jon, what size sail do you have mounted to the top of that XJ...or do you just roll downhill in neutral...20MPG... heck, now I'm REAL jealous!!!

[Mudderoy]

Installed the new Bestop soft top on the TJ, but since it was chilly last night I couldn't stretch it enough to get it latched in the back!

You can read more about this here ==> :link: (http://www.wranglertalk.com/showthread.php?t=640)

[prerunner1982]

Hopefully this weekend I will get started on mounting the Hmmwv seat in my XJ. A tooth on the driver's seat broke so now the seat back will not sit up straight... I am rollin' like a gangsta' now.

[denverd1]

Searched for a rear bumper with tire carrier locally and online. Then decided I've got better things to do with a grand. Will build one at some point.

Shackles and spacers are here. Maybe i'll get to it this wknd.

[Mudderoy]

Searched for a rear bumper with tire carrier locally and online. Then decided I've got better things to do with a grand. Will build one at some point.

Shackles and spacers are here. Maybe i'll get to it this wknd.

Did you price the DETOURS (detoursusa.com) Slimline? If that's too much look at the Tailbone. I really like it. You keep that stock look but get a spare tire carrier AND tow points.

http://detoursusa.com/images/xjslim-main.jpg

http://detoursusa.com/images/feature-xjtailbone.jpg

[cpttuna]

Just got back from the local NAPA store. They had customer appreciation sale. I picked up twelve 1515 NAPA gold filters for $3.45 each.

[Brasscatz]

Nice!!!!^^^

[4.3LXJ]

Passed smog with flying colors again. Yahoo

[twisstedxj]

Finally got the trans back in 45

[prcjeep]

Drove it to/from work as usual and got 4 Jeep wave from other lifted XJ's. Guess the red is a bit more noticeable lol :D

[cantab27]

na just geting to know ya before he has to tow ya patrick...............

[bigjim350]

Drove it to/from work as usual and got 4 Jeep wave from other lifted XJ's. Guess the red is a bit more noticeable lol :D

Whew glad you reminded me of your new paint job. Reminded me that i need to get some stronger tow straps for the next time I go wheeling with you :rotfl2:

[ALS XJ]

Tires arrived via brown truck late yesterday...the Cooper STTs look awsome! Can't wait to start this build. Treadepot rocks...4 31" tires delivered $689. No wheels though...Monday, so says FedEx.

[bluedragon436]

Changed out my radiator cap, and ordered the HD fan clutch.


Did you price the DETOURS (detoursusa.com) Slimline? If that's too much look at the Tailbone. I really like it. You keep that stock look but get a spare tire carrier AND tow points.

http://detoursusa.com/images/feature-xjtailbone.jpg

I've been thinking of picking up a spare rear bumper for the XJ, and purchasing the Tailbone... I figure I can always pick up a full bumper later down the road and sell the Tailbone, but for now it will more than suffice for what I need, a beefy useful product @ a kick ass price!!

[KH96XJ]

Took it to the LSJC election run at bridgeport. Think I aired down my driver front wheel to much, started leaking air a little from the bead right before we broke for lunch. But that was minor to the axle shaft and u joint breaks the first and then second trail leader suffered. not trusting my rim, looks a little to bent up to keep wheeling on it for the trails we were doing.

sent by smoke signal

[bluedragon436]

just went and covered it in some mud... now just to hit the same spot after the rain has left, and it is a bit thicker than water mud, give it that much better paint job!!

[Skunkape]

Built a t-case skid for it today.

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g391/Skunkape10/IMG_20120324_150354.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Built a t-case skid for it today.

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g391/Skunkape10/IMG_20120324_150354.jpg

Looks great! Welcome to the site too!

[prerunner1982]

Got the hmmwv seat mostly ready to go in the XJ. Just 4 more holes to drill and then to bolt it all in.

[ALS XJ]

Skid looks great Skunkape...reconize the name from other forums...welcome!

[prerunner1982]

Got the Hmmwv seat in.. even notched the seat side brackets to allow it to lean forward so I can have access to the rear. The seat sits a little lower over all but looks like it should work great. I made the conversion mount to bolt the hmmwv seat to the stock slider frame out of 1/4" steel flat stock.

Will post pictures of the installed seat tomorrow.....or later tonight.

[cantab27]

took old fan belt off ready to replace with a new one after dinner...had dinner went back outside and put the old one back on....i know i know should have rung barbie....

[prerunner1982]

It's not pretty, but it doesn't have to be.. the rest of my Jeep is not pretty either.http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3028

[TeXJ]

Took it to the LSJC election run at bridgeport. Think I aired down my driver front wheel to much, started leaking air a little from the bead right before we broke for lunch. But that was minor to the axle shaft and u joint breaks the first and then second trail leader suffered. not trusting my rim, looks a little to bent up to keep wheeling on it for the trails we were doing.

sent by smoke signal

I was out there as well, pic of your jeep, I'll get mine up soon, and some vids I took.

[XJ Wheeler]

Painted my rear speaker grilles, started painting gauge bezel, painted some 194 bulbs to go in the instrument cluster so i can add back some resistance so i can still dim them without messing with the look.

Made some white turn signal indicator lenses.

Also bought a fan clutch. And bought a cobra 19 cb for cheap on ebay.

[Brasscatz]

Painted my rear speaker grilles, started painting gauge bezel, painted some 194 bulbs to go in the instrument cluster so i can add back some resistance so i can still dim them without messing with the look.

Made some white turn signal indicator lenses.

Also bought a fan clutch. And bought a cobra 19 cb for cheap on ebay.

yeah... we're gonna need pics!:rolleyes:

[bigjim350]

Well yesterday I went to replace a valve stem on one of my wheels, while still on the jeep. Dropped the damn thing inside the tire. Now I gotta take off the wheel and break it down on the tire machine.

[Skunkape]

Skid looks great Skunkape...reconize the name from other forums...welcome!

Thanks!Glad to be here!

[Brasscatz]

Well yesterday I went to replace a valve stem on one of my wheels, while still on the jeep. Dropped the damn thing inside the tire. Now I gotta take off the wheel and break it down on the tire machine.

Aw, Jim that's no fun. You could always just put another one on and leave the first one in the tire :rolleye0012: :smiley-laughing021:

[msmoorenburg]

Aw, Jim that's no fun. You could always just put another one on and leave the first one in the tire :rolleye0012: :smiley-laughing021:

I got 5 bucks saying he will :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[XJ Wheeler]

yeah... we're gonna need pics!:rolleyes:

Of what? I can em of some of it.

[KH96XJ]

I was out there as well, pic of your jeep, I'll get mine up soon, and some vids I took.

Must have been your rig in the other line that was next to my group with the xjtalk sticker I saw, just didn't have enough time to meet you before we took off since they started right after I got in line. I was in group 8. Was my first time out with a medium group, wasn't impressed with how it was being led. Hopefully getting my friend out with me will get him motivated enough to finish getting his comando running again. So far this is the only pic I've seen posted of my rig. http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/redneckjeepr/Bridgeport%203-24-2012/IMG_0427.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Of what? I can em of some of it.

I was thinking pics of the paint jobs.


I got 5 bucks saying he will :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

:D No bet!!! I'd like to keep my $5!

[bigjim350]

:D No bet!!! I'd like to keep my $5!

Thats a good choice ;)

[XJ Wheeler]

I was thinking pics of the paint jobs.

Sure, lets see.


I just painted the black part on the speaker grilles cause they were rusting.


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-03-26212353.jpg


I'm interested to see how these are gonna work. I had tried an easier route to black out the bulbs but i'll just say it was a little hard to see the gauges through the smoke.:rolleye0012: I used high temp black paint on these.


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-03-26205335.jpg


Now i didn't paint these but also can wait to see how its gonna look. I put blue leds in the turn signal indicators and the old lenses are green but since i went blue i figured white would show the blue well and go good with my white gauges. I made 'em out of a plastic cup.:D



http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-03-26205221.jpg

I haven't finished the gauge bezel, its a waiting game till i get time when there's low humidity.

[Brasscatz]

Sure, lets see.


I just painted the black part on the speaker grilles cause they were rusting.


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-03-26212353.jpg


I'm interested to see how these are gonna work. I had tried an easier route to black out the bulbs but i'll just say it was a little hard to see the gauges through the smoke.:rolleye0012: I used high temp black paint on these.


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-03-26205335.jpg


Now i didn't paint these but also can wait to see how its gonna look. I put blue leds in the turn signal indicators and the old lenses are green but since i went blue i figured white would show the blue well and go good with my white gauges. I made 'em out of a plastic cup.:D



http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-03-26205221.jpg

I haven't finished the gauge bezel, its a waiting game till i get time when there's low humidity.


Looks great man! Let us know how those plastic cups work!! Genius idea!

[TeXJ]

Must have been your rig in the other line that was next to my group with the xjtalk sticker I saw, just didn't have enough time to meet you before we took off since they started right after I got in line. I was in group 8. Was my first time out with a medium group, wasn't impressed with how it was being led. Hopefully getting my friend out with me will get him motivated enough to finish getting his comando running again. So far this is the only pic I've seen posted of my rig. http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m225/redneckjeepr/Bridgeport%203-24-2012/IMG_0427.jpg

nice ride!

some pics i took

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/8c55c9db.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/1fa9d48c.jpg

TJ that went to far, inexperience
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/dc969280.jpg

helped a friend with his ball joints the rest of the afternoon
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/280be273.jpg

[TeXJ]

better pic of my yeep

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/f350fb30.jpg

[TeXJ]

better pic of my yeep

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/f350fb30.jpg

[KH96XJ]

better pic of my yeep

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/f350fb30.jpg

Nice.

looks like you got the better group between the two of us. I saw the photos of Bushwackers break on the LSJC site. That must have been a bummer.

[TeXJ]

Nice.

looks like you got the better group between the two of us. I saw the photos of Bushwackers break on the LSJC site. That must have been a bummer.

Yeah bushwacker took us to Menos first! I was wanting to ease into the day, as I havent been since 4th of july 2011. haha, It was fun though, wet and muddy getting to the trail.

[cantab27]

[QUOTE=TeXJ;110408]nice ride!

some pics i took



TJ that went to far, inexperience
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/dc969280.jpg

mmmmm.........i would drive that.......:D:D

[Skunkape]

Made some hood spacers to help with the heat this summer,also bent down the lip under the hood with the weather stripping on it to let more hot air out.Not ready to cut holes in my hood yet for vents.

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g391/Skunkape10/IMG_20120328_164811.jpg

[KH96XJ]

Looks good

[KH96XJ]

Got my passenger mirror knocked loose by a woman driver trying to drive over me so she could make her turn. Didn't really hurt anything since the mirror isn't on that good anyway, but I was amused how the woman was yelling at me from her window like it was my fault.

[TeXJ]

[QUOTE=TeXJ;110408]nice ride!

some pics i took



TJ that went to far, inexperience
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/dc969280.jpg

mmmmm.........i would drive that.......:D:D

I was thinking of you when I posted that lol

When I got there, the water was about an inch or so below the rear tail lights, while I was there, it went up to the bottom 1/3 of the tail lights, thing was sinking.

By the time I got there, there was a jeep on the other side that started the recovery.

[cantab27]

hes just doing it wrong.........:D

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

inside the tj, i mean have i ever drowned a jeep...oh hang on a minute:o



:wink:

[cj4a nz]

have just paid for rego to make it road legal well till I get stopped driving it .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...............................................
oh hang on need to get it out of the garage to be able to drive it:rolleye0012: or get stopped

[TeXJ]

hes just doing it wrong.........:D

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

inside the tj, i mean have i ever drowned a jeep...oh hang on a minute:o



:wink:
haha

[dagr8tim]

Drove it for the first time in 2 months and remembered all the little things I've been meaning to fix.

[TeXJ]

Drove it for the first time in 2 months and remembered all the little things I've been meaning to fix.

haha, i have those moments too

[olds-cool]

Really it was yesterday but I installed an overhead console and replaced my faulty rear wiper switch.

[Skunkape]

Wheeled it...:D

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g391/Skunkape10/IMG_20120331_161314.jpg

[twisstedxj]

Fixed front end painted rims and made a gas door cover

[twisstedxj]

Gas door

[ALS XJ]

Sanded and painted my XJs hitch mounted cargo carrier I picked up at a yard sale for $30.

[Olie's87XJ]

Ordered my heavy duty Rusty's front axle control arm mounts and truss! Can't wait to get it back in the dirt!!!

[Mudderoy]

Driving home from work (last week) with all the windows down. I was sitting at a light and a guy in a work truck pulled up and stopped next to me in the left hand turning lane.

He says "Nice Jeep!"

Anyone with a green Jeep have people stopping and holding up traffic to give you a complement? :rolleye0012: :ass:

[bigjim350]

Driving home from work (last week) with all the windows down. I was sitting at a light and a guy in a work truck pulled up and stopped next to me in the left hand turning lane.

He says "Nice Jeep!"

Anyone with a green Jeep have people stopping and holding up traffic to give you a complement? :rolleye0012: :ass:

Well yeah, but at the trails. Fortunately my ego doesn't require the complements :D

Sent from my VM670

[rugidone]

Transferred my jeep and replated it, reinsured it and prepped it for an MVI, other than that, nothing.

Changed the slave cylinder, rebuilt the front driveshaft and tried to change rear output seal in gfs tj though!

[XJ4IV]

I watched the clock for a few waiting for my pinion bearing to get pressed on by my old shop... then I gave up and figured Ill get that tomorrow....
thing are falling into place now and I MIGHT have it ready this week for some normal street use! not gonna hit the trails till I get 100 miles of street use on it to make sure ALL the issues have been addressed

[89Laredo]

Fixed thermostat housing leak
Put new fan clutch in
Two writeups:
http://emeraldgreen97.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/clutch-fan-removal-and-reinstall/
http://emeraldgreen97.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/thermostat-removal-and-reinstall/

Found out my AC compressor works so I will continue planning for OBA.

Poser flex:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6891334850_9c0d757fbf_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/7037427669_b9b0623739_b.jpg

[prcjeep]

bought new starter bolts for it, Top bolt was missing(no wonder i was having starter issues) and also tightened up the passenger side motor/tranny mount bolt, it was about 1/8th of an inch backed out

[Mudderoy]

Well yeah, but at the trails. Fortunately my ego doesn't require the complements :D

Sent from my VM670

You know this made me think of a cool idea. The next time I'm going out to Matt's I think I'll post up that anyone that wants to meet out at his shop can get a high quality photograph with both my Jeep and them in the picture!

[bigjim350]

The sad thing is that some people who dont know you might think your joking.

Oh and to keep on topic. I used the tire machine to break down my tire and retrive the lost valve stem. Reinstalled it, aired it up, then played in the mud for a while.

[Mudderoy]

The sad thing is that some people who dont know you might think your joking.

Jim it's important to give the public what they want, even if they are too shy to ask. :love0007:

[prcjeep]

Jim it's important to give the public what they want, even if they are too shy to ask. :love0007:

:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[stanger351]

Finished stripping the clear coat off a set of ZJ Canyons which will be finished matte black for the black XJ.
Fixed crappy negative cable connection to battery which was causing frequent "no power" during starts and was given XJ reputation as "unreliable". I probably won't tell anyone else I fixed that, so I can keep everyone else from driving it :rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

Jim it's important to give the public what they want, even if they are too shy to ask. :love0007:

oh shit ,just read that and a bit of sick came out....:yack:

[ALS XJ]

Well actually yesterday, I changed the fluid in my D35...sanded and painted the pumpkin a nice shade of high heat black. Still waiting for my 4" OME lift...patiently!!!!!

[Mudderoy]

oh shit ,just read that and a bit of sick came out....:yack:

Glad I could help Wayne. With a little work we'll get it all out!

[msmoorenburg]

Well yesterday I drug home the rebuilt 4.0,tranny,np231 and many other bits to start the reinstall

[nickxj94]

yesterday i slapped a new clutch fan on mine since mine was worn out.cools alot better now!

[XJ Wheeler]

Seems to be a lot of fan clutches going on. Summers a comin'

[nickxj94]

Seems to be a lot of fan clutches going on. Summers a comin'

i noticed its been running hotter the last few weeks since its hit 85+ degrees here in arkansas so i replaced it cause i could turn it and it spin 3 times around before it stop lol:D

[XJ Wheeler]

89Laredo just put one on yesterday, BlueDragon436 ordered a hd unit last week, and i picked one up last week to install this week. Fan clutches be droppin like flies.

[Mudderoy]

Well yesterday I drug home the rebuilt 4.0,tranny,np231 and many other bits to start the reinstall

Hmmm I thought you needed the fork lift to install engines.

[Mudderoy]

i noticed its been running hotter the last few weeks since its hit 85+ degrees here in arkansas so i replaced it cause i could turn it and it spin 3 times around before it stop lol:D

Wow!

http://youtu.be/zJv5qLsLYoo

[nickxj94]

89Laredo just put one on yesterday, BlueDragon436 ordered a hd unit last week, and i picked one up last week to install this week. Fan clutches be droppin like flies.

i was going to get the hd zj one but my buddy gave me this one its brand new so i save some $$ lol

[Carves]

You know this made me think of a cool idea. The next time I'm going out to Matt's I think I'll post up that anyone that wants to meet out at his shop can get a high quality photograph with both my Jeep and them in the picture!


Bet that will be a big, money earner for you ... :rolleyes::rolleyes:

:poke: ... :rotfl2:



And .... Not that the little wagons deserved it ... but I made 'em some new jack/axle stand, base plates, yesty & today ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/BasePlates10b.jpg


Then I made Junior a play pit .. :rolleyes:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/ShedPad01b.jpg


....... and then had to level it off a bit to make it ... XJ friendly terrain .. :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/ShedPad03b.jpg


Then coz of all their fraternising & fornicating misbehaving .... I went and got 'em hitched ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Hitch10b.jpg


... just a little farmfab job that got bigger than ben-hur .. :rolleyes:

Not sure what Junior is going to grow up, to be yet .. :confused: ....

.... Has a lot of plastic,and wobbly front wheels/steering, and a dodgy battery ... So I'm guessing he'll be a JK .... :smiley-laughing021:

[cj4a nz]

started making her house bigger .................................................. ....................moving stuff into the house
but one bloody mouse made a home in our good bed:sniper::sniper::sniper: the poos were very blue :D but it smells of wee's insurance claim comming up

[Jeepster19]

Ordered 4.5 BDS front springs,adjustable upper control arms&new sway bar links.I hope I get time this week to put them on.I'll post pics before&after the install.:D

[ALS XJ]

Just ordered a Tom Woods SYE to go with my 4" OME Kit with all new IronMan LCA, UCA, trakbar and tie rods...little over $2300. so far... ouch! Now Iron Pig Offroad is thinking I should get the IronMan Long Arm Kit instead...another $350! Any opinions...

[vwfoolwhy]

Oil/Filter Change.

[XJ4IV]

built a custom drag link and tierod for the new front axle!

[denverd1]

Just ordered a Tom Woods SYE to go with my 4" OME Kit with all new IronMan LCA, UCA, trakbar and tie rods...little over $2300. so far... ouch! Now Iron Pig Offroad is thinking I should get the IronMan Long Arm Kit instead...another $350! Any opinions...

Go for it. I'm at 4.5" rubicon exp short arm. Looking to add 2" and long arm it. Not sure how much I'll have to spend, but I wish previous owner had done it right the first time.

[Showtime3492]

Stripped the block and its off to the machine shop Friday for 4.6,stroker build.

[XJ408]

Tune up!!!!

[Jeepster19]

Drove it to pick up my son from school&to walmart to get a few things.The first thing he said was,dad I love the jeep,it's so cool!I haven't drove it in a week,felt good to drive my Xj!!!!:D:D:D

[XJ4IV]

problem:
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG130-1.jpg

Problem SOLVED:
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG174-1.jpg

Also made a drag link which is over on the "workbench" I ordered some RH and LH threaded nuts for jamb nuts today... should have em monday for the final touch!!
saved myself bout $200 on a ballistic fab kit!
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Steering-Kit-78-with-High-Misalignment-Spacers_p_1337.html

[bigjim350]

How are you gonna hook up the drag link? Also what did you make the tie rod with?

[oderdene]

after long time of gas smell, finally removed gas tank skid and found pinhole :(. temporarily patched with epoxy and looking for permanent solution :((

[Mudderoy]

after long time of gas smell, finally removed gas tank skid and found pinhole :(. temporarily patched with epoxy and looking for permanent solution :((

How'd that happen? Was it rubbing?

[89Laredo]

Nothing exciting yesterday... Drove it, almost got in 2 wrecks.
Confirmed that a renix will start and run without the cam sensor, a HO (96) will not.

[ALS XJ]

Got my new Rola Roof rack today from eTrailer.com...put it together (in about 15 min), sealed all the joints with some RTV, sizing a mount for my spare...real impressed with the quality for $179. delivered!

[oderdene]

How'd that happen? Was it rubbing?

it seems inside rust,

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HcpmYGAgoj0/T35FZEkFIWI/AAAAAAAABvg/QLvsCzkKsrg/s1600/Photo-0152a.jpg

total 6 points found, 1 leaky and 5 suspicious

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cdSvWa2BLSw/T35RBoRVfxI/AAAAAAAABv4/JmlYPOcESRM/s1600/Photo-0151b.jpg

[Showtime3492]

it seems inside rust,

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HcpmYGAgoj0/T35FZEkFIWI/AAAAAAAABvg/QLvsCzkKsrg/s1600/Photo-0152a.jpg

total 6 points found, 1 leaky and 5 suspicious

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cdSvWa2BLSw/T35RBoRVfxI/AAAAAAAABv4/JmlYPOcESRM/s1600/Photo-0151b.jpg

convert it to a plastic tank.

[cantab27]

^^^^^^^^^^^

more info on the plastic tank please sir....remember our friend oderdene is at

Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia....

[Showtime3492]

^^^^^^^^^^^

more info on the plastic tank please sir....remember our friend oderdene is at

Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia....

Ahh yes. My mistake. I believe it was from 97+ that they converted to a plastic tank and the fuel pump is in a different location so i think that you have to get the pump along with it but to my knowledge it is plug and play.

[nickxj94]

Ahh yes. My mistake. I believe it was from 97+ that they converted to a plastic tank and the fuel pump is in a different location so i think that you have to get the pump along with it but to my knowledge it is plug and play.

On the older Xj's don't the pump ground to the tank and to the body for it to work? Mine is that way I hit a rock moved it back 2inches and it quit running moved it back and fired up.

Sent from my LG-LW690 using Tapatalk

[89Laredo]

On the older Xj's don't the pump ground to the tank and to the body for it to work?

No

[denverd1]

My 98s got a plastic one so thats definitely close.

[Showtime3492]

My 98s got a plastic one so thats definitely close.

Yeah my 98 was plastic as well. I believe they went to plastic when the bodys changed.

[Showtime3492]

Dropped the block from my 4.0, the 258 crank and rods off at the machine shop for the stroker build.

[bwebb]

broke an easyout off in teh broken rear shock bolt.

[Mudderoy]

Dropped off all my engine parts that were shipped to me instead of Matt off with BigJim350's delivery service.

I'm guessing the pistons and the valve seals(?) should be at the machine shop sometime first of next week.

They'll be able to do the heads, and finish up on the block.

[XJ4IV]

opened the rear axle for the 4th time LOL nice with a full floater! anyhow I welded the rear up was interesting to wrap my head around the fact that it now moves in ONE solid piece rather than one wheel can rotate freely!
put the pan back on ... started work on the rear brake lines... gonna be a pain!
just NOW realized I didnt torque the ring gear bolts down more than just a quick torque... gott pull the covere again tomorrow and torque em... thank you LORD it isnt installed or I'd be out some 80/90 oil!

[TeXJ]

used it as a brace while i was cleaning the lawnmower...

[bigjim350]

Dropped off all my engine parts that were shipped to me instead of Matt off with BigJim350's delivery service.

I'm guessing the pistons and the valve seals(?) should be at the machine shop sometime first of next week.

They'll be able to do the heads, and finish up on the block.

Yep should be dropping them off tomorrow. And just so you know, I havent locked the doors on any of my cars for probably 10 years now. But just to make sure your parts are safe in my truck, I actually have been locking it. Pretty well protected at work too ;)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20120406_124018.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Friday

Installed new fan clutch, painted fan, re-installed rear speaker grilles, installed headlight harness, cleaned up my new to me CB, wired in a new plug on the CB, installed factory fog light switch and panel to run my driving lights, wired in the fog light switch connector, wired in the fog light switch indicator light, installed black-out bulbs in gauge cluster, painted gauge bezel, re-installed gauge bezel, installed white turn signal indicators, stuck some reflective tape on my rear bumper, vacuum'd and cleaned the interior.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-04-06150227.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-04-06141310.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-04-07174129.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-04-06162641.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-04-06202305.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-04-07185108.jpg

[cantab27]

used it as a brace while i was cleaning the lawnmower...

this should be in tech section.......write up pics please........................................:D:D :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Saturday

Got up early, washed it, loaded it up, filled up the tank, headed for the truck show, got about 15 miles from home. Then i looked down and saw the temp gauge was pegged at 250°. Pulled off for a while to let it cool down. On cool down the upper radiator hose was collapsing.:bang: Turned around and headed for home. Turned on the heater but it still started to overheat. So i pulled in a station to let it cool again. While i was waiting i hotwired the auxiliary fan since it didn't seem to be coming on. Seemed to be fine then but i took it home. Got a new radiator cap, thermostat w/ gasket, upper radiator hose, and a Spectre air filter. Replaced the cap and filter. Much later i took it to get food but it still wanted to run 220° when the auxiliary fan (plugged it back in) would cut on and it would hold around there.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2012-04-07110547.jpg

[bigjim350]

Just leave the fan hotwired. Did that on mine

[XJ Wheeler]

Just leave the fan hotwired. Did that on mine

I think i'm gonna, especially since its not being exactly reliable. :crazy:

[Brasscatz]

Dang Jake.... you've been busy! Sorry to hear about the temp issues. Thinking about that Taurus fan conversion yet?

[XJ4IV]

HOPING to get outside today to finish the front axle... I decided to weld the front up ... Should have decided that LAST week when I had it all apart... now I gott pull the hubs the rotors the calipers the unit bearings the shafts and THEN the carrier and remvoe the already torqued down ring gear bolts! wish me luck... just waiting for a headache to subside!

[Olie's87XJ]

did the rear 1/4 cut and fold, came out fairly decent considering the amount of rust...

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG_0062.jpg

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG_0063.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Dang Jake.... you've been busy! Sorry to hear about the temp issues. Thinking about that Taurus fan conversion yet?

Thanks Jim, actually I've been considering this - http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/featured/xj-%e2%80%93-electric-fan-conversion-kit/

Its a good bit but i think it would handle anything i could throw at it, and I've got a b-day coming up. But first i gotta figure out the problem.

[Brasscatz]

Thanks Jim, actually I've been considering this - http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/featured/xj-%e2%80%93-electric-fan-conversion-kit/

Its a good bit but i think it would handle anything i could throw at it, and I've got a b-day coming up. But first i gotta figure out the problem.

I have heard a lot of good things about that setup. Wouldn't mind having it myself

[Mudderoy]

Drove it to find bluebonnets so my wife and senior class daughter could take personalized senor pictures (instead of paying the $250 the school photographer wanted to charge.) I think we did pretty good. Found this spot...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ttV9Z0xt9f4/T4Inw8nTUuI/AAAAAAAAB98/_EE_io_pxnA/s1440/20120408_154358.jpg

This is a 180 degree panoramic picture I took with my phone. My wife was taking the REAL pictures with her Nikon D300. :D If you look carefully you can see them. My other daughter and I didn't climb the fence, we stayed at the Jeep.

[XJ4IV]

got the d60 installed in the back!!!!
got a couple items left to do like relocate the shock mounts and redo the brakelines
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00775.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00776.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00777.jpg
yay me!

[nickxj94]

well sat i went wheeling at the local park!! here is a link to some vids...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3rdEj9po4c&feature=plcp&context=C4428b05VDvjVQa1PpcFOU7uuXm81WNMS_LvZdd06K fHaDHjCV7lY%3D

[TeXJ]

this should be in tech section.......write up pics please........................................:D:D :D

hahaha

[Mudderoy]

Started installed the factory fog lights from my 98 on the 99.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kitouDGnT2w/T4OdxsOWdPI/AAAAAAAAB-w/WpRwPKnWpiA/s800/20120409_211536.jpg

I started with the tow hooks but after looking at it I see I'll have to remove the bumper first.

[Showtime3492]

Still awaiting my machine shop work to be done.... Im ready to start cuttin on this thing i think the rear quarters are goin this week and if im still waiting next week the rockers are goin.

[Mudderoy]

Still awaiting my machine shop work to be done.... Im ready to start cuttin on this thing i think the rear quarters are goin this week and if im still waiting next week the rockers are goin.

:popcorn: :camera:

[Showtime3492]

:popcorn: :camera:

May as well make some productive use out of my time away from the engine bay!! lol

[Showtime3492]

forgot to mention my 24lb injectors arrived today also!!!

[toebee97]

Put a 180 degree thermostat in because I'm sick of it boiling back. Had a 195 in it before, boiled it in a pot and it didn't open till almost 210. Effing Autozone trash. Anyway, now I have to replace the cap on my bottle, because the seal and pressure release on it are garbage now from it boiling back for the last couple months. But for now it's ok with the new t-stat.

[XJ4IV]

got some MUCH needed work done to the ole XJ today
so last night I torn down the front axle to weld it up and let it cool down over night...
today started with the re-assembly and I also got my special order 1-1/8 reverse thread nuts for my tierod ends and my drag link
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00781.jpg
side note: I went around the floor looking for a "tool" to help drive the hub seal into the knuckle... anyhow long story short I nearly pissed myself when I reached for the tool and this guy reared up
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00782.jpg
that is a 10-12 inch centipede... you know the ones that are USUALLY only 1-2 inches at MOST... yes I freaked out 100%
anyhow after I changed my shorts I went back to the jeep
was able to buy castle nuts for 3/4 inch bolts wooot so I put those into place and drilled out the bolts at the specified location and BAM 100% AWESOME STEERING NOW
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00784.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00785.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00786.jpg
even got the pitman arm too
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00787.jpg
well I couldnt just let guy roam the property... nor did I want to kill what might possibly be the largest centipede on record... so I fed him!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00789.jpg

now all thats left is shock tabs for the rear and reflare brakelines and hook up the emergency brake

[XJ4IV]

so after reading up a bit on google... apparently this guy hitched a ride in from japan...
called a mukade or giant centipede... this is average size... glad Im american!
mukade - Google Search.

[KH96XJ]

so after reading up a bit on google... apparently this guy hitched a ride in from japan...
called a mukade or giant centipede... this is average size... glad Im american!
mukade - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&biw=1360&bih=610&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=mukade&oq=mukade&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=img.3...1082810l1087122l0l1087643l14l11l0l0l0 l0l399l503l0j1j0j1l7l0.llsin).

That would get my attention pretty quick too.

I was reading a bit on them after seeing your pics. It is probably a Texas Giant Centipede :link: (http://www.dallaszooed.com/animalfacts/animalfacts.php?id=95&ci=2&li=8&name=TUV) There are some preferred food listings in that article if you decide to keep it a bit longer.

[XJ4IV]

HANDY. I left the bucket out by the light so he can assist in our evening battle of bugs and moths... well see how he did in the morning!`

[bigjim350]

Looks good scott. Now finish your damn bumper and weld some metal in the middle :D

[msmoorenburg]

fixed the radio in the 97 :bang:

[XJ4IV]

Looks good scott. Now finish your damn bumper and weld some metal in the middle :D

allows for better air flow!:D:D

[TeXJ]

nice work scotters! so how close are you to being done?

[Brasscatz]

Picked up some u-joints and tranny mount. Looking forward to hopefully performing some out-patient surgery this weekend!!

[XJ4IV]

nice work scotters! so how close are you to being done?

re flare the rear brake lines and make new shock mounts and hook up the emergency brake cables... few minor odds and ends top off fluids n such

[Carves]

Sloshed the front diff oil around and stretched the suspension a little ....

I really gotta fit the new springs ... :D



Still ... the little XJ does have a good approach angle ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Ab.jpg


a low centre of gravity ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Bb.jpg


Is manouverable in tight spots ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Cb.jpg


and at a pinch ...

.......................................... is a damn fine little steam roller .... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Hb.jpg


Knew I'd find a use for those 30x9.5 monster truck tyres eventually ... :D



Think I exceeded the flex ability a little tho ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Ed.jpg


and I guess this is why everyone wants lift kits, and mutilate their wheel arches .... ;) :p :rotfl2:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Gb.jpg

[ALS XJ]

Went to IronPig Offroad and measured for my Tom Woods DS...then came home and stared at my tires and rims for awhile...:Dhttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/XJRACKINSTALLWHEELSMOUNTED9.jpg

[vwfoolwhy]

Opened The Box & Shit Fell Out!

How about I just show you.

http://youtu.be/Nu4JFdymEfo

[cantab27]

Went to IronPig Offroad and measured for my Tom Woods DS...then came home and stared at my tires and rims for awhile...:Dhttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/XJRACKINSTALLWHEELSMOUNTED9.jpg

as you should...:drool::drool::drool:

[cantab27]

Sloshed the front diff oil around and stretched the suspension a little ....

I really gotta fit the new springs ... :D



Still ... the little XJ does have a good approach angle ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Ab.jpg


a low centre of gravity ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Bb.jpg


Is manouverable in tight spots ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Cb.jpg


and at a pinch ...

.......................................... is a damn fine little steam roller .... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Hb.jpg


Knew I'd find a use for those 30x9.5 monster truck tyres eventually ... :D



Think I exceeded the flex ability a little tho ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Ed.jpg


and I guess this is why everyone wants lift kits, and mutilate their wheel arches .... ;) :p :rotfl2:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/12042012/12042012Gb.jpg



hard core RED jeep wheeling at its best..........or photo-shop...you be the judge.....

:mock: :comfort:

[cj4a nz]

wayne SHOULD of been getting his wet
and I made her home bigger no furniture left in the workshop even installed some lockers for the oil and paint etc measured up for the 3.4 mtrs long work bench .......... yeppie

[Carves]

wayne SHOULD of been getting his wet ..............


.... or at least dusty.


Im thinking silly wheeling in red ones .... is still better than no wheelin, in broken green and teal ones.


ayyyyy cantab ??? .... :smiley-taunt013: ..................... :D

[89Laredo]

Tried to get the smashed 97 running just for S&Gs, no luck.
Will throw a radiator, some tap water, and a battery in tomorrow and look for more unhooked stuff.
Its next drive will be to the junkyard, after I strip it.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/305623_388969501135098_100000661531516_1292648_161 5365412_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/538862_388969427801772_100000661531516_1292647_743 293600_n.jpg

Try to Start 97 Cherokee Pt1 - YouTube

Wire brushed and painted my rusty floors too... Might still be a little loopy from paint fumes.

[prerunner1982]

then came home and stared at my tires and rims for awhile...:

Man was it necessary to have your nuts all laid out like that for everyone to see? :shocker::smiley-laughing021:




I put a new oil pressure sensor/sender on today after I broke the other one while changing the oil filter.

Also patched up my radiator using some QuickSteel... so far seems to work great.

[ALS XJ]

Sorry Jon...I'll try to keep it PG...But my nuts were soooooo shiny!:moon: She's gonna get a good dose of PB Blaster again...waitin on my lift to arrive:bang:

[saar]

I took it to the desert for 3 days :)
He had fun :)
Pictures will be uploaded soon
Saar

[Brasscatz]

Replaced my axle u-joints with my 36mm axle nut socket, impact socket, and a 3 pound sledge! Thumb and hand are a bit swollen... hope I didn't fracture anything with the BFH!!!

Still have the stupid vibes though... http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9828

[prerunner1982]

Replaced my axle u-joints with my 36mm axle nut socket, impact socket, and a 3 pound sledge! Thumb and hand are a bit swollen... hope I didn't fracture anything with the BFH!!!

Still have the stupid vibes though..

Had a buddy do the same thing while changing a u-joint on a hmmwv, blew the side out of his thumb. While he was at the medics another buddy took over and did the same thing. I wasn't about to touch that thing...lol

[Brasscatz]

Had a buddy do the same thing while changing a u-joint on a hmmwv, blew the side out of his thumb. While he was at the medics another buddy took over and did the same thing. I wasn't about to touch that thing...lol

Lol, yeah... I was lucky and only hit it about 5 times. I crushed my right thumb playing baseball a few years ago. Actually crushed the tip, not just broken! First time I've broken something. Hopefully that was the last time too...

[bigjim350]

Drove my xj to Matt's shop. Drove pretty good. No death wobble, temp stayed at 210 or below and oil was around 40 psi. Not bad for AN xj that hasnt been driven on the street for over a yr.

[Skunkape]

Painted it with rattle can! Very happy with the results so long as it holds up!No sripping or weird spray lines at all.Krylon Pebble(Satin)

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g391/Skunkape10/IMAG0012.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Looks good Kenny! Nicely done!

[XJ408]

Completely replace my fender and header panel yesterday. Freshly painted but notice that the paint was off. Totally two different Emerald Green paint :banghead: Better than it used to be OH WELL. Order some led turn signals. Going to install them tomorrow and tint my front signal lamps.

http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG107.jpg
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG108.jpg
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG110.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Completely replace my fender and header panel yesterday. Freshly painted but notice that the paint was off. Totally two different Emerald Green paint :banghead: Better than it used to be OH WELL. Order some led turn signals. Going to install them tomorrow and tint my front signal lamps.



Looks good to me!

[XJ408]

Looks good to me!

Yuup!!!!:D

[XJ408]

Painted my Grill and Tinted my signal lights
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG113.jpg
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG112.jpg
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy90/punho408_bucket/IMG114.jpg

[xj4life2]

Just as an FYI although I think the tinted signal lights are cool , they are also illegal :(

[Brasscatz]

So... not TO my Jeep, but BECAUSE of my Jeep: I did the U-joints Sunday, and today my wife spent 30 minutes pulling shrapnel out of my knee that broke off of my hammer, went through my jeans, and buried itsself in my knee deep enough that we couldn't see it. I thought it just nicked me. Guess not!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Random/IMAG0720.jpg
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Random/IMAG0718.jpg

[bigjim350]

Just as an FYI although I think the tinted signal lights are cool , they are also illegal :(

So are HID headlights

[bigjim350]

Today I changed the 2yr old oil in my Jeep. And put some rollers on matt's parts Jeep.

[Carves]

Unbolted the handbrake cable thingo from the "chassis" .... twice.

Will do some more after I finish lunch and this big glass of motivation ;)



Youz can all have a little e-walk thru my new shed/workshop as a time filler tho ... if ya like ...











2 post Hoist ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-01b.jpg


4 post Hoist

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-02b.jpg


Tool Cupboard

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-03b.jpg


Work Bench

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-04b.jpg


Spare Parts Cupboard

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-05b.jpg


"safety yellow" Wheel Chocks and oil absorbant floor surface.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-06b.jpg


Parts Washing Facility

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-07b.jpg


WorkPlace Health & Safety gubberment spy checking on safe work practices

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-09b.jpg




.... and if anybody spots a pair of 2" coil spacers in the parts cupboard ...

Let me know will ya ..... coz I cant find em .... :D

[cantab27]

shot carves......very good

[Mudderoy]

Unbolted the handbrake cable thingo from the "chassis" .... twice.

Will do some more after I finish lunch and this big glass of motivation ;)



Youz can all have a little e-walk thru my new shed/workshop as a time filler tho ... if ya like ...










2 post Hoist ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-01b.jpg


4 post Hoist

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-02b.jpg


Tool Cupboard

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-03b.jpg


Work Bench

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-04b.jpg


Spare Parts Cupboard

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-05b.jpg


"safety yellow" Wheel Chocks and oil absorbant floor surface.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-06b.jpg


Parts Washing Facility

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-07b.jpg


WorkPlace Health & Safety gubberment spy checking on safe work practices

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/18042012/18042012-09b.jpg




.... and if anybody spots a pair of 2" coil spacers in the parts cupboard ...

Let me know will ya ..... coz I cant find em .... :D

Love the chock!

[Carves]

Sheeshhhh ... did I have a big, glass of motivation for lunch or what ???



Little workshop seems adequate ....

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Workshop10b.jpg


Did a bit of this ... removing dirt and cowpats ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/ThreadClean01b.jpg


Scrubbed too hard I guess :confused: ............ :D

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/RRSpring10b.jpg


hmmmm ... that looks a bit better ... :D

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/RRSpring11b.jpg


Not real impressed with omix-ada bushes ... but we'll see how they go ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Bush01b.jpg



... and just in case anyone is interested or easily excited ...

XJ sport / 4dr dieso JK ... stock ... shocky lengths.

Compressed - 345mm & 375mm .................................................. Extended - 535mm & 575mm


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/JKShock02c.jpg ............................ http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/JKShock01c.jpg


Youz can do your own metric converting .... :p .. :)



More fine viewing :rolleye0012: ... for the photoholics tomorrow .... maybe .... :D

[cantab27]

that is a very clean straight looking xj carves...nice work mate

[dagr8tim]

Drove it for the first time in afew weeks.

[Carves]

Gave it some bling .....

Nice shiny bolts, washers & nylocs to stop the mudflaps flapping ...


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/DobSprgs10b.jpg

















ohhh yeahhhh .... nearly forgot ..... :rolleye0012:


Got all the rear suspension finalised too.

:D

[msmoorenburg]

well its time to do surgery on the 91 it blew out the valvecover gasket :( i smell a rering job coming up

[Mudderoy]

well its time to do surgery on the 91 it blew out the valvecover gasket :( i smell a rering job coming up

Really?!?!?! wow

[Mudderoy]

Gave it some bling .....

Nice shiny bolts, washers & nylocs to stop the mudflaps flapping ...


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/DobSprgs10b.jpg

















ohhh yeahhhh .... nearly forgot ..... :rolleye0012:


Got all the rear suspension finalised too.

:D

So pretty when they are new. I need to re-paint mine. :(

[msmoorenburg]

Really?!?!?! wow


well i knew it was coming

[Mudderoy]

well i knew it was coming

Oh yeah the "blow by" video.

[dagr8tim]

Finished installing interior #3.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d3asurZ3fvo/T5B91ZM9GUI/AAAAAAAABPs/nQdcSj-G2-k/s533/2012-04-19_16-53-30_481.jpg

[Carves]

Finally found the coil spacers and considered playing with front suspension .... but decided to leave it a few weeks and see how the rear settles.

Got motivated enough to change the front shocks tho ....

..... and what should have been a good pair off the parts wreck turned out be 1 real good one and 1 totally buggered one .. :mad:.... zilch pressure in it !! ....

I guess it must have hit hard in the prang :confused:

Soooo ... then I converted the JK shocks to XJ shocks and jammed them in .... rides very firm .... much more toyotaish and less yanktankish .... :D

Probably a common conversion ... press out sleeve/push in pin ..... but heres a pic anyway.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/MntConv01b.jpg


Not much difference between the XJ & JK Fr shocks either ....

Compressed is 340mm & 358mm ........................................... Extended is 538mm & 558mm


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/JKFrShock02c.jpg ...................... http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/JKFrShock01c.jpg

...... So I might have to rethink front end ideas ... altho the wheel centre/wheelarch trim, measurement of 20" at the rear and 18.5" at the front doesn't look all that bad for the moment.