What did you do to your Jeep today?

[4.3LXJ]

Replaced my spring center bolt. Coulda lost something wheeling tomorrow.

[Carves]

Hi-speed, lumpy main road test ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/SprT01b.jpg


Hi-speed, lumpy washboard road test ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/SprT02b.jpg


Making sure nothin fell off ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/SprT03b.jpg



... and all good for the time being.




Now to vac & wash all the nasty dust & dirt off, and fill it full of junk for a little 400mile sunday drive tomorrow. ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Just a short drive ...

[cantab27]

Now to vac & wash all the nasty dust & dirt off, and fill it full of junk for a little 400mile sunday drive tomorrow. ;)


400 miles...time to check the mail box at the end of ya driveway carves....:D

[Firemanray]

Carves, I fixed your picture for you. Driving on the wrong side of the road is dangerous, besides it makes me nervous just looking at it!
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/SprT01b.jpg

[Carves]

Just a short drive ...

Welllllll ...... its about a 250miles for a maccas burger run .... but I'm looking for something edible tomorrow ... :D



Carves, I fixed your picture for you. Driving on the wrong side of the road is dangerous, besides it makes me nervous just looking at it!

Fixed it :confused:

Actually ya spoilt it .... as about the only thing interesting about my pics ...

.... is that they are, back the front .. ;)


:D:D

[XJ4IV]

Built me a new drive shaft...
So I went to a guy over the week to get my drive shaft shortened a tad since the new axle site closer to the t-case and I took some measurement... apparently again Im an idiot and gave him the wrong information... and I PAID him $40 for getting my drive shaft TOO short soooo NOW what?
well I decided to take what he gave me that he removed as a guide and started looking for a sleeve to lengthen the shaft a little more
This is what I found:
top right is OE drive shaft thickness
lower is part of an old axle tube I had laying around that had a seam in the center
and upper left is some steel pipe I obtained from a job last year that I never used( no seam on the inside)
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG196.jpg
OBVIOUSLY I opted for the seamless pipe cause it was thicker and required the LEAST work
so THEN I cut my drive shaft in half with my chop saw
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG191-1.jpg
and cleaned up the remnants
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG192-1.jpg
the new shaft which was 1.75 inches longer
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG193-1.jpg
dropped the cleaned up portions into the new sleeve
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG194-1.jpg
MORE than a perfect fit!
lined up the other end to be in perfect alignment and sunk the other end into place!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG195.jpg
these fit SO nicely I just had to tap them in very slightly
welded her all up and ground it down to a smooth finish
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG197-1.jpg
Installed into place!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG198-1.jpg
perfect OE fitment!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG199-1.jpg
and check out the clearance I got from angling my axle 5 degrees
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG200.jpg

[bigjim350]

Youll lose a little rear wheel hp with that driveshaft, but should be unbreakable. The only thing I MIGHT be worried about would be the extra weight on the rear output bearing on the tcase.

[XJ4IV]

not worried TOO much on HP I have the 5.13 gears and probably wont be on the street much and the bearing easy
replacement if it becomes an issue! I definitely could have gone thinner sidewall but I HAD this free and I could weld it up and not worry about blowing through... I know this much will not happen I wont bend it on a rock and I wont twist it when I get stuck!
the overall weight of this shaft is only about 3-5 lbs more MAX over the OE one

[Brasscatz]

Today the new tranny mount was installed (Thanks to BigJim for the work, and thanks to Matt for the use of the shop). Rotated the tires when I got home... I'll know when I drive it some more whether or not the vibes are fixed. Re-installed my front driveshaft and tomorrow I get to figure out why my t/c shifter feels like it's not connected to ANYTHING. Freakin great.

Also.... out of the kindness of my heart I don't have photographic proof ... but sombody may have ridden in and worked on a RED Jeep today.... But we'll just say "pics or it didn't happen" ;)

[Mudderoy]

Built me a new drive shaft...
So I went to a guy over the week to get my drive shaft shortened a tad since the new axle site closer to the t-case and I took some measurement... apparently again Im an idiot and gave him the wrong information... and I PAID him $40 for getting my drive shaft TOO short soooo NOW what?
well I decided to take what he gave me that he removed as a guide and started looking for a sleeve to lengthen the shaft a little more
This is what I found:
top right is OE drive shaft thickness
lower is part of an old axle tube I had laying around that had a seam in the center
and upper left is some steel pipe I obtained from a job last year that I never used( no seam on the inside)
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG196.jpg
OBVIOUSLY I opted for the seamless pipe cause it was thicker and required the LEAST work
so THEN I cut my drive shaft in half with my chop saw
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG191-1.jpg
and cleaned up the remnants
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG192-1.jpg
the new shaft which was 1.75 inches longer
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG193-1.jpg
dropped the cleaned up portions into the new sleeve
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG194-1.jpg
MORE than a perfect fit!
lined up the other end to be in perfect alignment and sunk the other end into place!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG195.jpg
these fit SO nicely I just had to tap them in very slightly
welded her all up and ground it down to a smooth finish
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG197-1.jpg
Installed into place!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG198-1.jpg
perfect OE fitment!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG199-1.jpg
and check out the clearance I got from angling my axle 5 degrees
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG200.jpg

I thought the ends were supposed to be 90 degrees different from each other. No?

[bigjim350]

If its not road driven it wont make much difference. Will proabably vibe like crazy if going on the road though.

[cj4a nz]

drive shaft looks great

[XJ4IV]

no they are supposed to be inline... look at yours! trust me I checked EVERY aspect of this out cause I didnt wanna do this twice... or thrice
heres an OE for reference
http://www.alljeep.com/tech/install/REinstall/resye.3.jpg

[bigjim350]

Put in "new" front axles and hub bearings.

[Brasscatz]

Spent about an hour and a half trying to get my t/c shifter linkage back together. I just can't get it to go fully in. Looks like I won't be using 4x4 for a while.

[bluedragon436]

Spent about an hour and a half trying to get my t/c shifter linkage back together. I just can't get it to go fully in. Looks like I won't be using 4x4 for a while.

It'll save you gas mileage not being able to engage the 4wd, not to mention the chances of breaking parts while wheeling!! LOL!!

[Carves]

Waiting for rain to stop so I can swap rear shockies and go do bumpity bumpity comparisons again.

Coupla vertebrae are telling me the JK shocks may be a little too good .... used with the leaf packs I fitted.

[4.3LXJ]

How was the trip Carves?

[Brasscatz]

It'll save you gas mileage not being able to engage the 4wd, not to mention the chances of breaking parts while wheeling!! LOL!!

True... I haven't wheeled this Jeep yet though... been waiting to get things fixed before I pop the wheelin' cherry ;)

[Carves]

How was the trip Carves?

Yeah good mate ... :thumbsup:

Little XJ ran like a charm as usual ... way overdue for a proper tune and stuff ... but still pulling 20mpg on the highway.

Bought some breeding chooks at the poultry sale, saw a nice ol' buick in the carpark, Mates daughter collected her "new", used aussie GM V6 sedan and we all cruised back.

... wonder if she'll notice if I swap the XJs one hole injectors for the Holdens 4 holers .... :D



This was purdy .....

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Mudgee%2022042012/100_2675b.jpg

ohhhh and btw Firemanray ... leave the pic alone ... the steering wheel is meant to be on the RHS in this one ... :p .. :D

[Brasscatz]

True... I haven't wheeled this Jeep yet though... been waiting to get things fixed before I pop the wheelin' cherry ;)

Also gonna do the ZJ tie-rod upgrade real soon and possibly lift a couple inches... might get some help from the guys on that linkage at the same time... I can pay labor in some BBQ, but that's WAY cheap comparably!!! Sounds like a sweet deal to me!!! :D:D:D:thumbsup:

[Brasscatz]

Yeah good mate ... :thumbsup:

Little XJ ran like a charm as usual ... way overdue for a proper tune and stuff ... but still pulling 20mpg on the highway.

Bought some breeding chooks at the poultry sale, saw a nice ol' buick in the carpark, Mates daughter collected her "new", used aussie GM V6 sedan and we all cruised back.

... wonder if she'll notice if I swap the XJs one hole injectors for the Holdens 4 holers .... :D



This was purdy .....

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Mudgee%2022042012/100_2675b.jpg

ohhhh and btw Firemanray ... leave the pic alone ... the steering wheel is meant to be on the RHS in this one ... :p .. :D

Let me pm you my address so you can get that Buick shipped over here... :rolleye0012:

Looks sweet man!

[4.3LXJ]

A friend of mine had one of those. He "allowed" me to straighten his running boards for him.

[Mudderoy]

Positioned the Viair 2.5 gallon tank just behind the transfer case to see how it might fit. It hangs down maybe 1/2" more than the transfer case. I think I'm going to use nutserts to bolt it to the floor. May need to consider some sort of homemade skid for it though.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6v-04OsC83M/T5W2XOJ3O3I/AAAAAAAACEY/vzpPqaBYb8c/s1024/20120422_202355.jpg

Got the measurements of the washers I'm using to help keep the drop pitman arm wiggling. Hopefully I can get an nice 1/4" thick washer custom made and stop the wiggle.

I found the driver's side wheel was further back than the driver's. Did some measuring and found there was about a 1/4" difference between the two lower control arms. I adjusted it out, so not it matches. I didn't notice any issues driving, only that the tire on the driver's side would rub the inner skirt. We'll see how that goes tomorrow.

[Brasscatz]

First bump I hit this morning on the highway... This happened.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0741.jpg

Picking up a new one on the way home.

[bigjim350]

Well the wear on your front tires is commonly caused by worn shocks. So might be a good time to replace them anyways.

[Brasscatz]

Well the wear on your front tires is commonly caused by worn shocks. So might be a good time to replace them anyways.

Shocks were actually fairly new according to the previous owner. I think he just screwed that one up when he put it in. I already tightened it up before and found it was semi-stripped. Oh well.

You remember that metal clinging sound like something was loose? I think I narrowed it down to something inside my brake drums. I'll probably wait until this weekend to check those out.

Got her done tonight :D Pay no attention to the bushing on the left there... that'll be fixed soon too ;)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0742.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Well the wear on your front tires is commonly caused by worn shocks. So might be a good time to replace them anyways.

By the way... you're a genius! That vibe problem has now moved to the rear... :bang:

Thanks for that, buddy. I had seen them, but just dismissed that as being the problem. :D

[prcjeep]

It'll save you gas mileage not being able to engage the 4wd, not to mention the chances of breaking parts while wheeling!! LOL!!

I can validate this statement! I have been without front spider gears for around 3 months now so guess how much stuff i've broken! Nothing!(minus the motor swap I had to do lol) to 4x4 equals lame jeep though :(

[prcjeep]

today ifinally reistalled the o-shit handles for the girlfriend... they have only been sitting under my drivers seat for about 8 months since i installed my a-pillar lights/brackets.

[Brasscatz]

today ifinally reistalled the o-shit handles for the girlfriend... they have only been sitting under my drivers seat for about 8 months since i installed my a-pillar lights/brackets.

Haha! My wife just grabs the door handle and my arm! My reply is always "what?". Apparently I make her nervous when I force people to observe the yield laws while exiting the highway :driving:

[Mudderoy]

Haha! My wife just grabs the door handle and my arm! My reply is always "what?". Apparently I make her nervous when I force people to observe the yield laws while exiting the highway :driving:

My wife, 5'2" just steps up on the sliders. :P

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9U82HdDtXdE/TqNlKj9Xt3I/AAAAAAAABZo/d6A-DIF8OHY/s1024/2011-10-22%252017.27.55.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Mine's 4'9"... I'll have to get me some sliders or carry a step stool when I get a big lift put on!

[Mudderoy]

Mine's 4'9"... I'll have to get me some sliders or carry a step stool when I get a big lift put on!

You'd really need to lift your rig, but this might be a consideration and much faster...

http://npm.si.edu/images/exhibits/2c2b4_2_pickup2.jpg

[ALS XJ]

Blasted all the bolts under the jeep in preperation of my hopefully soon to arrive lift kit:rolleye0012:...Tom Woods said my shaft was shipped last week...waiting:bang:

[89Laredo]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/6970985352_9748c0c050_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7117031895_8651b0ccfe_b.jpg
Jeep Cherokee Straight Piped - YouTube

[Carves]

Bought it some bits & pieces ....

A new co-pilot ... the old one was getting past its prime ... and the little station wagon gets turned into a logging "truck" during winter ... :rolleye0012:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Stihl01b.jpg


Whilst at the lawnmower/chainsaw shop ... I got these ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/RRShaftUnis01b.jpg


And just to maintain its french, cultural heritage .. Picked up a coupla of these at the tractor shop .. :smiley-scared003: .. :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Engine/Filter10d.jpg

[XJ4IV]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/6970985352_9748c0c050_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7117031895_8651b0ccfe_b.jpg
Jeep Cherokee Straight Piped - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogn7wX-4BGE)

straight KNOCKED the cameraman on his ASS!... do a video on startup and then walk around the jeep , lots of folks do the whole aim the camera right at the tailpipe and that gives off a muffled sound to most cameras, a walkaround at normal height would give the best indicator for the true pitch for the viewers
thats all

[Mudderoy]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/6970985352_9748c0c050_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7117031895_8651b0ccfe_b.jpg
Jeep Cherokee Straight Piped - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogn7wX-4BGE)

lol I bet BigJim is in love! :D

lol that's great, blew the camera over.

[89Laredo]

straight KNOCKED the cameraman on his ASS!... do a video on startup and then walk around the jeep , lots of folks do the whole aim the camera right at the tailpipe and that gives off a muffled sound to most cameras, a walkaround at normal height would give the best indicator for the true pitch for the viewers
thats all
Ill do it tomorrow after work.

Added to my "field manual". Think Im past 120 pages now, need a bigger binder.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7117766255_32c138bfed_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7117767019_8cfe137a02_b.jpg

[Brasscatz]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/6970985352_9748c0c050_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7117031895_8651b0ccfe_b.jpg
Jeep Cherokee Straight Piped - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogn7wX-4BGE)

sounds good man!!

[dagr8tim]

Added to my "field manual". Think Im past 120 pages now, need a bigger binder.

I think I've got an 89 FSM in PDF format if you want.

[89Laredo]

I think I've got an 89 FSM in PDF format if you want.
I do too...
This stuff came from the Renix FI manual, 89-90 FSM, 97 FSM, 93 FSM, etc...
Heres my stuff:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4207768/index.html

[Mudderoy]

Had a dent removed...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-l1iKo4g-fBY/T5wc9Mkk5lI/AAAAAAAACG0/tEZl4niBSL0/s576/20120428_095734.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_4essDRXN2E/T5wc0PVN71I/AAAAAAAACGs/2U_arYI0_TQ/s800/20120428_111747.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CFgWF_GYmxc/T5wcTe55jAI/AAAAAAAACGk/61-oSVLncho/s800/20120428_111815.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IhisgwS925o/T5wb5GQbFSI/AAAAAAAACGM/XmwnLTIx3vE/s800/20120428_112013.jpg

[jeepxj95]

hey guys
in the last 3 months or so ive addded a trans and vacum gage, flowmaster muffler, got a good used track bar (much smoother now), repalaced the thermostat 3rd one in 3 years, heater hose and the hose going to the heater core, had a fan shoud made and added a 16inch efan with the 12 inch all on the same fatory fuse :), drivers u joint again need a drivers shaft keeps blowing the caps off, found out that my ac cluch bearing squeaks :(, went to rocks and vallys easter egg hunt. oh and bought some new rear leaf springs still have to get u bolts and put them in. oh and got a job

and i bought a blower motor a month ago and my blower resisiter took a crap last week yay not

[OrangeXJ]

took mine to the NHRA Spring Nationals. Those top fuel cars are bad ass. It was preatty cool. I got free tickets from one of my venders Mustang catipallar. They sponsered 2 top fuel dragsters so my 2 free tickets came with 2 VIP passes to the hospitality tent that was set up between the 2 haulers. Free food/beer and got to get with in feet of the dragsters. Not a big name team Vandergriff Motorsports. But hay they acted like one.

[XJ4IV]

took mine to the NHRA Spring Nationals. Those top fuel cars are bad ass. It was preatty cool. I got free tickets from one of my venders Mustang catipallar. They sponsered 2 top fuel dragsters so my 2 free tickets came with 2 VIP passes to the hospitality tent that was set up between the 2 haulers. Free food/beer and got to get with in feet of the dragsters. Not a big name team Vandergriff Motorsports. But hay they acted like one.

Man I went to NHRA autolite nationals years ago and MAN NOTHING like nitro methane!!! oh man I wish I was there!

[Brasscatz]

Narrowed down my metallic clinking rattle.... not inside my drums, but these clips on my leafs. Had two on each side that were rattling. I put zip ties up underneath to dampen the sound, and it worked beautifully. :thumbsup:

[dagr8tim]

Played with some leaf springs.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383382_10151581594920131_886005130_23930653_118826 2479_n.jpg

[olds-cool]

Threw on an Acell tuning kit a few days ago so new plugs, wires, cap, & rotor. Replaced my front shocks today. Man were my old ones shot! They wouldn't even rebound unless I pulled them back out. It's a whole world of difference now. Getting to the back ones as soon as I can since they look even worse than the front ones. Also got a cherry bomb turbo muffler to install soon too since my stocker rusted out.

[ALS XJ]

Made a cheap a** tire carrier for my spare...a 12x10 block of wood and some hardware from our local Tractor Supply...about $5. Seems to work fine, no lock though, so I am using a bike lock just to secure it to my Rola Rooftop Rack...Still waiting for my OME Lift!

[nickxj94]

Well done a few upgrading over the last few weeks, done some Bed lining on the quarters and bottom body line down,new master cylinder all new brakes, installed a lock right locker in the d30 and got some trail damage :Dhttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3ca-5bc6-6c38.jpg

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[Brasscatz]

Well done a few upgrading over the last few weeks, done some Bed lining on the quarters and bottom body line down,new master cylinder all new brakes, installed a lock right locker in the d30 and got some trail damage :Dhttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3ca-5bc6-6c38.jpg

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Lookin' good there buddy!

[nickxj94]

http://img.tapatalk.com/46b28a95-65f2-7316.jpgtree damage! http://img.tapatalk.com/46b28a95-660e-f2e1.jpg

[cantab27]

kinda washed it...shes a pretty big job.......used the hose on the inside....neighbours gave me funny looks....wtf.....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1898.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1858.jpg

i mean how else ya gonna get it ready for the mall.......

[Brasscatz]

kinda washed it...shes a pretty big job.......used the hose on the inside....neighbours gave me funny looks....wtf.....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1898.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1858.jpg

i mean how else ya gonna get it ready for the mall.......

That just shows how much fun you had! Be like BigJim... sprinkler set up inside and let 'er rip!

[cantab27]

That just shows how much fun you had! Be like BigJim... sprinkler set up inside and let 'er rip!

i never want to be like bigjim..................:D:D:D:D:D

[oderdene]

had a battery drain last few days, it getting worse. have 1.7A current drain when key in off position. pulled big 40A fuse (fuse box) and multimeter reading went to 0A. Put back big one and started pulling internal fuses one by one, still have 1.7A drain current :(

[Mudderoy]

had a battery drain last few days, it getting worse. have 1.7A current drain when key in off position. pulled big 40A fuse (fuse box) and multimeter reading went to 0A. Put back big one and started pulling internal fuses one by one, still have 1.7A drain current :(

That's a lot. Keep us updated. I'd like to know what turned out to be the issue.

[nickxj94]

had a battery drain last few days, it getting worse. have 1.7A current drain when key in off position. pulled big 40A fuse (fuse box) and multimeter reading went to 0A. Put back big one and started pulling internal fuses one by one, still have 1.7A drain current :(

Check your glove box to see if the light stays on that could be it.it's happened to me :D

[oderdene]

Check your glove box to see if the light stays on that could be it.it's happened to me :D

Checked this bulb and almost everything I know and my hand reach. Recently I had/have headlight flashing issue (after driving 15-20 minutes; turn off and on again 3-5 seconds). What actually inside headlight switch? is it possible to drain current through switch (even in off position)? :bang:

Planning to disassemble whole dash panel this weekend.

[nickxj94]

Checked this bulb and almost everything I know and my hand reach. Recently I had/have headlight flashing issue (after driving 15-20 minutes; turn off and on again 3-5 seconds). What actually inside headlight switch? is it possible to drain current through switch (even in off position)? :bang:

Planning to disassemble whole dash panel this weekend.

Your headlight flashing is it just go dim and bright as your driving with the headlights on? My 2000 did that and found the wire to the alternator was loose the one with the 10mm nut,and my battery wouldn't charge May check it and all your grounds under the Hood

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[nickxj94]

Also you have anything plugged into the cigarette lighter? I had a radar detector in mine and if I didn't turn it off it would drain my battery over night

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[ALS XJ]

Mine went dead the other day too...had it checked out and everything seemed fine. Then I replaced my power window controls I picked up at the XJ store (JY), my driver side button was snapped. Now my power locks and radio stopped working!!! I'll check it out when she comes back from the shop. Got the final OME stuff...finally (only took a month). So, UP SHE GOES! I wish I had the time and facilities to do it myself...too busy at work...so $1500. outta my pocket. Ouch!!!

[denverd1]

Noticed I had spider webs on my tires.. so.. I DROVE IT! just moved it to another spot in the driveway. Gotta give the starter some attention as its slow crank is getting worse. Im thinking its just oil on the solenoid from pre-RMS job. Then I gotta get the new power steering box in. BTW found a refurb on ebay for $40. Thats cheaper than the JY!

[89Laredo]

Drove it to work, then to get this:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/6991055320_60f7026f04_b.jpg

[Carves]

Drove it to work, then to get this:


Looks like a lot of work ....


Bet you buy a chainsaw within a week .... :D

[89Laredo]

Pulled window motors/regulators out of the 2 door. 70 bucks I didn't have before.
Pulled sound bar.

Cleaned 89 out, tried installing sound bar in the dark. I was told there was a harness and it was PNP, it is not...
Drove it.
Was told it can be heard from a mile away and sounds like a tractor... Lol

Will finish cleaning, pack for Jeep blessing tomorrow, and hopefully install the sound bar tonight.

[Mudderoy]

Was told it can be heard from a mile away and sounds like a tractor... Lol

Check your muffler... :smiley-laughing021:

[89Laredo]

It seems to be missing...

[oderdene]

had a battery drain last few days, it getting worse. have 1.7A current drain when key in off position. pulled big 40A fuse (fuse box) and multimeter reading went to 0A. Put back big one and started pulling internal fuses one by one, still have 1.7A drain current :(

cranking became worse and yesterday evening hardly started. Pulled out starter. Inside was dirtiest I ever seen, cleaned well - a pile of dirt on the ground. :smiley-laughing021: 2 brushes (connected to +) was way shorter than other 2, but touching on rotor and have nice contact. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

PS: after installation of clean shining starter, battery drain decreased to 1.1A. :confused:

[Mudderoy]

cranking became worse and yesterday evening hardly started. Pulled out starter. Inside was dirtiest I ever seen, cleaned well - a pile of dirt on the ground. :smiley-laughing021: 2 brushes (connected to +) was way shorter than other 2, but touching on rotor and have nice contact. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

PS: after installation of clean shining starter, battery drain decreased to 1.1A. :confused:

Try disconnecting the battery from the solenoid.

[XJ4IV]

Went to visit my jeep today... apparently theres a tad more to do but here is a shot at whats been done for the brakes!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG003-1.jpg
I GUESS he still has to bleed them out cause I didnt get a call from him!

[ALS XJ]

Well...my 92 was supposed to be finished today...dropped it off at Iron Pig Offroad aka: 4x4 Connection (Fredericksburg, VA) on Wednesday morning. Got an e-mail last night that it wasn't ready, so hopefully sometime today:bang:. Stopped by for a quick look Wed afternoon...they were installing my new OME springs on 20 year old isolators! Not to mention, NO extended bumpstops! After having to point this out to this "Professional Offroad Shop"...I'm getting a little leary about the quality of their workmanship.:confused: I've spent $2500. there so far on parts...Complete OME Lift, Ironman UCA, LCA, Trackbar Tie rod and Tom Woods SYE. Another $1500. for installation:sign0181:...I just hope these guys know what their doing:pray:. Wish I could have done it myself...I just don't have the time or facilities:headbag:

[Mudderoy]

Well...my 92 was supposed to be finished today...dropped it off at Iron Pig Offroad aka: 4x4 Connection (Fredericksburg, VA) on Wednesday morning. Got an e-mail last night that it wasn't ready, so hopefully sometime today:bang:. Stopped by for a quick look Wed afternoon...they were installing my new OME springs on 20 year old isolators! Not to mention, NO extended bumpstops! After having to point this out to this "Professional Offroad Shop"...I'm getting a little leary about the quality of their workmanship.:confused: I've spent $2500. there so far on parts...Complete OME Lift, Ironman UCA, LCA, Trackbar Tie rod and Tom Woods SYE. Another $1500. for installation:sign0181:...I just hope these guys know what their doing:pray:. Wish I could have done it myself...I just don't have the time or facilities:headbag:

Well that's some dedication there! This answers my question on your other post, about what you were having done.

The thing I have found, sadly, that no matter how good a place is (in my experience) they never NEVER give it the attention I would. Well one exception, Matt's shop, but really it's just a hobby for him.

As much as I dislike getting so hot it drains the energy out of me for a good couple of hours, I know if I want it done right I have to do it myself. It also helps when it isn't done right because you have the knowledge of how it went together and usually how to fix it.

I'll be installing a 4" lift on my wife's TJ this weekend.

[denverd1]

Check your muffler... :smiley-laughing021:

Or at least your tailpipe! PO didn't think mine needed one... I almost got stuck doing some light mud wheeling around midnight in a vacant lot in my neighborhood. Had to get on the skinny pedal to get out and the neighbors were PISSED!

I did new plugs and wires... but couldn't start it b/c the oil has infiltrated my starter. I'm on the fence as to pull the starter and clean it or to find JY starter just to get me going again...

[Mudderoy]

Or at least your tailpipe! PO didn't think mine needed one... I almost got stuck doing some light mud wheeling around midnight in a vacant lot in my neighborhood. Had to get on the skinny pedal to get out and the neighbors were PISSED!

I did new plugs and wires... but couldn't start it b/c the oil has infiltrated my starter. I'm on the fence as to pull the starter and clean it or to find JY starter just to get me going again...

I was being funny. He removed his muffler the other day and put in a flex pipe. It's in one of his posts. :thumbsup:

[denverd1]

cool!

[ALS XJ]

Went to the shop to visit my '92...almost done...can't wait to pick her up and take her out later!:D:D:D

[ALS XJ]

You are absolutely right Tony...just wish I had some facilities and time. I've stopped by during the install, and other than the 2 corrected items, everything looks real good. This shop is basically a Toyota shop...EXCEPT for my installer...he's got a red XJ out in the parking lot...it earned him a decent tip!

[denverd1]

You are absolutely right Tony...just wish I had some facilities and time. I've stopped by during the install, and other than the 2 corrected items, everything looks real good. This shop is basically a Toyota shop...EXCEPT for my installer...he's got a red XJ out in the parking lot...it earned him a decent tip!

Al, glad they got it fixed for ya!

I go back and forth on this debate with myself all the time. For example, I've got a shackle relo kit sitting in my garage thats been there for a few weeks. I'd love to have an extra saturday morning to put them on, but I could also drop the jeep off at a shop on the way to work and likely pick it up that afternoon or the next day. Then spend my Saturday out wheeling it enjoy my newly lifted jeep. Never enough time to get it all done.

This growing up shit is for the birds... :drinking:

Happy Friday guys!!

[Carves]

Nothing yet .... but I might get motivated and play with the brakes before lunch ....

Yesterday tho .... I tickled its tummy and read it a bedtime story. :D





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[msmoorenburg]

charged the A/C :smiley-gen165:

[Carves]

charged the A/C :smiley-gen165:


Down here we have to find someone licensed to do it ....

The license must be damned expensive ... going by the recharge cost :mad:

[oderdene]

Decided to install ZJ alternator, removed stock one with bracket.
Replacement is 56005686, 12V, 136 AMP, pulled out from 98 ZJ.
tomorrow will grind/cut bracket to fit this bigger boy.

[Mudderoy]

Well it's the wife's Jeep, but I drove it to 10 different places to get a 1/2 drill, a 17/32 and 29/32 drill bits. 21mm sockets and 21mm wrench all for the 4" lift kit installation. Wow that was more running around than I have done in years!

Oh and I borrowed the strut compressor from O'reilys, to compress the coil springs.

I may be too tired to install the lift now! :rotfl2:

[dagr8tim]

I really hate you southern boys sometime.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/524351_10151634144775131_886005130_24009714_873096 134_n.jpg

Found that while rebuilding my leaf packs. Then when I'm ready to put it back together, it starts to pour.

[cantab27]

I really hate you southern boys sometime.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/524351_10151634144775131_886005130_24009714_873096 134_n.jpg

Found that while rebuilding my leaf packs. Then when I'm ready to put it back together, it starts to pour.

yuk bro...salt the roads were you are????????

[dagr8tim]

yuk bro...salt the roads were you are????????

Ohio. The Jeep spent most of it's life in Kentucky, where they don't usually see as much snow and by extension salt.

Already shopping for a new DD, so I can get kind of wild with the XJ.

[imehtoh]

PUT it to WORK...:gitrdun:[[ATTACH]96[/ATTACH

[Carves]

Found that while rebuilding my leaf packs. Then when I'm ready to put it back together, it starts to pour.


Whats your plans ... cut that bit out and replace/reinforce it ... or just wheel it till it looks like a banana ???





PUT it to WORK...:gitrdun


Geez you blokes have some big single axle trailers ....

Want a hand with your gardening ??? ... :D


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

[dagr8tim]

Whats your plans ... cut that bit out and replace/reinforce it ... or just wheel it till it looks like a banana ???

Depends on if I can find a replacement. I've got a line on another white XJ. I should know by mid next week.

I'll probably fix it, but will most likely get alittle wild with the mods. I see going doorless very soon.

[XJ4IV]

Drove it from the Jeep shop... to My shop... only about 1/2 mile... very sad... I think I need to re-check my pinion depth... something is making some grinding noise but it COULD be my pinion angle as I DONT hear it while coasting

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

My 3 yr old made me drive to my brother's for a cookout they were having

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Never mind

[Brasscatz]

Down here we have to find someone licensed to do it ....

The license must be damned expensive ... going by the recharge cost :mad:

Even for R-134a? R-12 I can understand, we do too.

[dagr8tim]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545035_10151648406060131_886005130_24031233_864264 725_n.jpg

One side done, I just need to recenter the axle before I do the other side.

[Carves]

Even for R-134a? R-12 I can understand, we do too.

I think this is part of the most recent legislation ....

http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/ozone/publications/pubs/rac-faq.pdf

Down here ... 2015 is to be a cutoff date for R-134a according to a few bits and pieces Ive read.

[bluedragon436]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545035_10151648406060131_886005130_24031233_864264 725_n.jpg

One side done, I just need to recenter the axle before I do the other side.

Looking good... Can't wait to see the finished product!!

[dagr8tim]

Looking good... Can't wait to see the finished product!!

I also did a mod that guaranteed to give 100 HP & 150 ft/lbs of torque.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543569_10151647696615131_886005130_24028183_121004 5291_n.jpg

Somebody gave it to me as a gag gift when I owned a Mercury Grand Marquis. I found it today and decided to use it.

[Brasscatz]

I think this is part of the most recent legislation ....

http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/ozone/publications/pubs/rac-faq.pdf

Down here ... 2015 is to be a cutoff date for R-134a according to a few bits and pieces Ive read.

Sounds pretty strict. Texas is easier going with stuff like that. I know California is strict, maybe Steve can tell us if there are any restrictions similar to that.

[oderdene]

upgraded alternator (ZJ 136A) and feeder cable to PDC (connected directly to battery +)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVQkWMcKTTs/T6cuQGOHcBI/AAAAAAAABy4/oI0dkxm465U/s320/IMG_4115.JPG
big pic (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVQkWMcKTTs/T6cuQGOHcBI/AAAAAAAABy4/oI0dkxm465U/s1600/IMG_4115.JPG)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zBKeFXWJXQ/T6cudnXXVcI/AAAAAAAABzA/VRI1UU-MsQE/s320/IMG_4117.JPG
big pic (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zBKeFXWJXQ/T6cudnXXVcI/AAAAAAAABzA/VRI1UU-MsQE/s1600/IMG_4117.JPG)

[BlueXJ]

Hauled trash to the road for pickup and then went to fetch breakfast.

[XJ4IV]

To Do list:
bring jeep home from shop. done
figure out the braking issue.done
install the fix for braking issue.done
determine the clunk noise.done
make clunk noise stop by adding 4 degree shims.done
install new wheel spacers to make rear trac the same width as front axle.done
remove old shock mounts.done
install new shock mounts.done
install shocks.done
test drive.done
test drive some more.done
test drive where normal vehicles cant go.done
test drive in river...kinda done
check throttle response with new gears... DONE

can anyone else spin the tires on BRAND new tread on 35's while traveling at 20mph... ive NEVER been able to do that in a jeep! and better yet... I can stop it now as well!!!

[cantab27]

pics or it didnt happen............lets see them shoes a smokin

[XJ4IV]

pics or it didnt happen............lets see them shoes a smokin

well I was drivin and everybody else was either at school or work!
and Ill do it one more time for the viewers but I gotta save these guys.
gotta wait til thursday evening since I broke the valve stem too

[oderdene]

found battery drain, it was illuminated entry thing (tan colored one, under dash) played hide and seek game with me. It energizes only after turn on headlight. Almost 4 years with my XJ, lots of things to learn

[XJ4IV]

carefull with that wire... it caused a huge electrical fire in my jeep last summer!

[cantab27]

carefull with that wire... it caused a huge electrical fire in my jeep last summer!

so maybe it wasnt the tires smoking ......ya jeep may be on fire again..........:D

[ALS XJ]

Hello fellow jeepaholicks...my 92 finally got her 3.5" OME lift (actually netted a bit over 4"). Installed 4" TJ coils, 3.5" HD full packs, OME Nitrocharger Sport extended shocks, OME SD40 Steering dampener, IronMan Andy's UCAs, LCA's,
Track Bar, and Tierod, BDS Discos, and a Tom Woods SYE and Shaft. Here's howhttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/660-1.jpg she turned out...and http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/657.jpgplease don'http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/657.jpgt laugh at my poser rims... http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/656.jpghttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/654.jpg[/IMhttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/653.jphttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/659.jpg[/I[IMG]http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/661[IMG]http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/668.jpg.jpghttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/670.jpgMG]ghttp://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj636/ALSXJ/667.jpgG]

[ALS XJ]

Oh...the rack is a Rola with a homebrew tire carrier. Also...thanks to Iron Man Andy for some great fabrication...arms are BEEF!!!! Ya gotta get 'em!

[ALS XJ]

Sorry, don't have the "insert pic" thing down yet. I am running 31" Cooper STTs on DC2 Rims w/3.25 BS...hopefully, I can climb those steep speed bumps down at the mall now!
BTW...the Jeep rides much better than stock (no surprise) with NO issues at highway speeds (70 mph). I'll try to get her dirty soon (been real busy at work), and post some off road pics...Thanks for lookin!

[Mudderoy]

carefull with that wire... it caused a huge electrical fire in my jeep last summer!

Hey the Jeep gives the same warning about you! :mock: :D

[Mudderoy]

Oh...the rack is a Rola with a homebrew tire carrier. Also...thanks to Iron Man Andy for some great fabrication...arms are BEEF!!!! Ya gotta get 'em!

I've got a set on my XJ, love them. I'm getting a full set of uppers for the wife's TJ. I'll get the lowers later, as right now they have the RC fixed lowers.

[ALS XJ]

I hear ya...Hey Tony, is it true "EVERYTHING'S BIGGER IN TEXAS"...:rolleye0012:

[ALS XJ]

Don't be a hater...my poser rims go just fine with my girly white Jeep!

[Mudderoy]

I hear ya...Hey Tony, is it true "EVERYTHING'S BIGGER IN TEXAS"...:rolleye0012:

I've never done a survey. :yack:

[ALS XJ]

Replaced my power window master switch with a JY model (the plastic power window switch was broken)...now every time a passenger uses their lock switch, I blow the 10amp fuse to the lock switches, radio and interior lights! What the heck! Anybody...

[denverd1]

Picked up a starter at JY bc I thought my oil leak had gotten the best of it.
http://img.tapatalk.com/40ea43fd-85dc-158a.jpg
Got it installed no problem. But she still just clicked when tried to crank.
So I moved on to finding why the solenoid wasn't getting 12volts. Auto Zone confirmed my batt and alt were good a few weeks ago so I started at the batt connections. Not sure how it worked as long as it did...
http://img.tapatalk.com/40ea43fd-86c3-e45a.jpg

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[denverd1]

Got it cleaned up and back together. I'll do the neg side another day...
http://img.tapatalk.com/40ea43fd-87b0-40d6.jpg

Still chasing this pesky oil leak. Once I got her fired up, took a spin around the block and oil is dripping down the oil filter and onto the starter. Looks like the 90* adapter is cracked or something. Nother project for another day!
http://img.tapatalk.com/40ea43fd-8897-01e2.jpg

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[denverd1]

ALSO New plugs and wires are great!!

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[denverd1]

Ahah! $8 part

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html

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[dagr8tim]

Just changed the rear shocks on the XJ, and didn't break any of the upper shock bolts. I'm thinking I need to go buy a lottery ticket.

[dagr8tim]

Yesterday:

Got the rear end suspension back together. XJ leaf pack + extra XJ main with the eyes cut off + RC long AAL. I also threw on a set of 31's that were on a set of gamblers I bought awhile back.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/564294_10151705084570131_886005130_24111273_137646 5447_n.jpg

If the wheelbase was afew inches longer, it'd have a nice rake. I hope to knock out the front tomorrow.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578279_10151705086370131_886005130_24111293_169047 6181_n.jpg

Permanently mounted the CB. I didn't have any spare coax, so I didn't check the SWR.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/154542_10151705087420131_886005130_24111305_214187 9577_n.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Drove up to Matt's place yesterday. Replaced the drier and A/C line that has the orifice tube in it. Then did the normal vacuum and recharge. Now the 1999 isn't running at 50 degrees it's running at 40 degrees! (Okay 41)

The battery died, went and had it checked then bought a new one this morning.

This is my oldest daughters daily driver, so I'm glad the battery went South on me while I was driving it and not her.

[dagr8tim]

Drove up to Matt's place yesterday. Replaced the drier and A/C line that has the orifice tube in it. Then did the normal vacuum and recharge. Now the 1999 isn't running at 50 degrees it's running at 40 degrees! (Okay 41)

AC's for pussy's. :mad0029:

[msmoorenburg]

AC's for pussy's. :mad0029:

Don't hate :) I drug home a 3in lift for the jeep to get it rolling

[Brasscatz]

Don't hate :) I drug home a 3in lift for the jeep to get it rolling

Nice! I need to get out there soon for my lift and zj tie rod upgrade :D ;)

[dagr8tim]

Nice! I need to get out there soon for my lift and zj tie rod upgrade :D ;)

V8 ZJ tie rod is a great upgrade.

[XJ4IV]

something big is in the works....should know more tomorrow!!!

[Carves]

Destroyed a forest with it ......








... by printing off a spare copy of the factory service manual ... :D

[bigjim350]

Brought it back to the house and started cleaning the inside. Its gonna take a while....

[oderdene]

arrived Rusty's 3" shocks and 3" HD Coils

[Mudderoy]

I'm slowly thinning out the parts pile. Viair 2.5 gallon air tank and diamond plate for the bottom doors on the 98 is left. Of course the really big pile of parts is at Matt's place.

[ALS XJ]

Cussed my 92 out for stranding me at the VA Beach KOA:bang:...thanked the campground maintenance guy for a jump:D...started right up:D...then did it again!:bang::smiley- I thinks I gotta problem!:shocker::smiley-scared002:

[aovalle01]

Pulled seats, going to pull carpet out in the next day or two so I can fix and herculine the floor.

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Replace the dist. Cap cuz it had a huge crack.
Also put my front stock flares back on and spray painted them and the fenders.
I'll finish doing the rear tomorrow.
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[xjmarc]

Started building my new swing out tire carrier.

[XJ4IV]

well yesterday I introduced the jeep to his new brother...Jim
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG008.jpg
So today they went out for a bit and played around
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00790.jpg
then it was on to spoiling the two of em!!! first the jeep was up for an oil change and coolant flush and get those new shoes!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00791.jpg
then Jim got an oil change on his foster parents dime!!!
and at the end of a pampering day we headed home...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00793.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00794.jpg
once they realized the fun day was over the jeep threw a temper tantrum and got all messed up!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/DSC00795.jpg

Jeep got a little upset once I started laying into him and blew a power steering line but we got all straightened out! (I really need the front drive shaft)

[cantab27]

dang scott ..whats gonna happen when ya go forwards.........looking good bro

[oderdene]

Started building my new swing out tire carrier.

sounds interesting, please shoot and post photos as much as you can :)

[oderdene]

aligned left rear door, it was bit outside ( ~1/3" at hinge side).

[msmoorenburg]

installed 1 side u bolts and then took the boys for a ride on the ninja

[denverd1]

sounds interesting, please shoot and post photos as much as you can :)

Agreed. I know the you can spend $1000 on one of these, or weld your own from a prefabbed kit ($300IIRC). Other than that, no real solution out there.

[oderdene]

repaired window regulator thing, no more window drop on bump :)

replaced singing blower motor with korean one, did minor fabbing/modding required. no sound at all :D

[Brasscatz]

repaired window regulator thing, no more window drop on bump :)

replaced singing blower motor with korean one, did minor fabbing/modding required. no sound at all :D

Could it at least carry a tune? :rolleye0012:

[ssandy]

the gf took her:thumbdown::pray:

[Carves]

the gf took her:thumbdown::pray:

Sooooo .... the weekends, XJ jobs will be, buffing out the shopping trolley scratches, maybe a wheel alignment after the curb bumping ?? ....

.... and worst case scenario .... some panelbeating ??


:D




Mine got some exhaust system attention yesterday ..... sounds much better without all the pffuttt, pffuttt, pffuttt, noises coming from multiple locations underneath .. :o

[ssandy]

Sooooo .... the weekends, XJ jobs will be, buffing out the shopping trolley scratches, maybe a wheel alignment after the curb bumping ?? ....

.... and worst case scenario .... some panelbeating ??

she did go to walmart but i made sure she was alright wen the gf got her back to me it was in one piece and still looking good. both of em(had to say hat so she dont get jealous and think i love the jeep more than her:wink:)

[bigjim350]

Just finished taking the headliner out so I can re-cover it this weekend. It was NOT fun getting out of there.

[cantab27]

its a xj jim...roof dont come off bud...

[Mudderoy]

Drove the wife's Jeep to work...

The new 4" lift seems rock solid!

120

[Carves]

Drove the wife's Jeep to work...


That pic embarrasses me .... :o


.... since your wifes TJ looks tougher than what mine did ;)


Still ... your pic gives cantab something to aspire to .... :D :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good, tony! Are ya gonna step up the tire size as well?

[prerunner1982]

Replaced the Alternator in a parking lot 45 minutes from home... not my idea of a Friday night out on the town.

[Mudderoy]

Lookin good, tony! Are ya gonna step up the tire size as well?

Yeah, of course these tires have many more miles in them. I don't see going past 33's on it though.

[ALS XJ]

Got into the '92 to go for a ride with the dog...once again, wouldn't start, tried a quick jump, nothin'...replaced the starter and off we went! Problem solved...for now.

[ALS XJ]

BTW...nice Wrangler Tony, thinkin about one for the Ms.

[OrangeXJ]

going to the beach does that count :rolleye0012:

[Natebub]

Hey yall. Got a 92 Cherokee,4.0 been noticing in the mornings when I start my jeep it runs kinda rough but after about a minute it lines out. Well I drove it to work the other day ran fine all the way there,,,,,got in it to come home started running rough and never lined out. Been running like crap every since I left work Thursday. Replaced the cap rotor plugs and wires and still no change. Any Idea's what to check next?

[Carves]

Hosed the jack frost off it ... and chucked the chainsaw in for a firewood hunt later.

[Mudderoy]

going to the beach does that count :rolleye0012:

It will when you post the pictures! :popcorn:

[Mudderoy]

Hey yall. Got a 92 Cherokee,4.0 been noticing in the mornings when I start my jeep it runs kinda rough but after about a minute it lines out. Well I drove it to work the other day ran fine all the way there,,,,,got in it to come home started running rough and never lined out. Been running like crap every since I left work Thursday. Replaced the cap rotor plugs and wires and still no change. Any Idea's what to check next?

Mine is doing that. In my case Matt thinks it's a collapsed lifter. We're replacing the engine. :thumbsup:

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Drove it to the grocery store to get some last minute stuff for a cookout.
The best part is my friend's 2yr old daughter didnt want to get out when we got home.

[ssandy]

went and played around alittle bit well u could say that water + deep ruts + both pumpkins = sudden stop and no moving = f250 on 38s had to jerk a couple times

[ALS XJ]

If you have spark, could be a fuel problem...I have a 92 myself with 246K...sounds like a box of squirrels, but runs great.

[ssandy]

i got bored and had a empty milk crate layin around so i made this. standard open ends on place metric in one place allen wrenches one place screwdrivers tap and die set wire brushes big pliers one place dikes needle nose pliers wire strippers one place air pump and hammer and starting fluid. and its got a place in the back of the jeep for it.

[bigjim350]

Hey yall. Got a 92 Cherokee,4.0 been noticing in the mornings when I start my jeep it runs kinda rough but after about a minute it lines out. Well I drove it to work the other day ran fine all the way there,,,,,got in it to come home started running rough and never lined out. Been running like crap every since I left work Thursday. Replaced the cap rotor plugs and wires and still no change. Any Idea's what to check next?

My 92 did that too. Just randomly quit at some point cause it doesnt do it anymore.

[4.3LXJ]

Got some of my new switches in and made a little vid

http://youtu.be/q39yoOjlU4c

[cj4a nz]

moved out of the workshop to work on my daily then put back in
it dosen't fit in the garage to high

[prerunner1982]

And because I know we all like pictures.. here are a few from my Friday night fun...






http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3152
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3153
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3154

[Brasscatz]

And because I know we all like pictures.. here are a few from my Friday night fun...






http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3152
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3153
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3154


Well THERE'S yer problem!!!

[jccatt]

Listened to the creeks in the front when I brake.

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[ssandy]

Listened to the creeks in the front when I brake.

Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2

mine pops wen i brake. but id still rather drive it than anything else

[ALS XJ]

Hey Jim...definately looks like a XJ Friday nite...I had to swap out my starter the other day...coulda been worse, like in the middle of nowhere! Still love my pile 'o rust!

[nickxj94]

Put new jeep emblems on the front since mine were missing, and went to the pic and pull and got me the stuff to do the rear disc swap from a zj :D

[XJ4IV]

yesterday:
bought front driveshaft
bought new bolts to MOUNT said driveshaft
bought strap kit for front axle
found out that FORD is GAY... the cannot stick to the norm when it comes to sizes on ANYTHING the 85 rear axle is one size u-joint... the front is a different size... which is BIGGER though a smaller axle... not to mention the stupid lug pattern HAS to be different than chevy and dodge... ALSO at one point some IDIOT decided that it would be a cool idea to do a 7 lug pattern... for REAL ford pull yer head out of yer arse and get with the program... no wonder ford has more issues over the years than dodge or chevy! they made a GREAT motor 7.3 lasts 1/2 million miles on average but THEN the decide to put it on the chopping block for just about the WORST motor theyve built the 6.0... then they bombed THAT one and built the 6.7... which they are in the works on re-vamping that one as well... and thats just ONE vehicle they bombed!

[xj4life2]

So tell us how you really feel..... and you have insulted my Bronco.

[TeXJ]

TTB....nuff said

[nickxj94]

So tell us how you really feel..... and you have insulted my Bronco.

X2 but he insulted my job lol! BTW the 6.4 is the turd bomb the 6.7 is actually a decent engine so far been lucky and havent seen any problems yet with them, the 6.0 is a turd also but it is better than the 6.4 if you throw head studs in it and a egr delete put some big pipe on it with a tuner and let the coal burn you will be happier with it :D

[XJ4IV]

X2 but he insulted my job lol! BTW the 6.4 is the turd bomb the 6.7 is actually a decent engine so far been lucky and havent seen any problems yet with them, the 6.0 is a turd also but it is better than the 6.4 if you throw head studs in it and a egr delete put some big pipe on it with a tuner and let the coal burn you will be happier with it :D

Soooooo UN-ford it LOL no worries ya'll I used to work for Ford Service! my grandfather used to work for Ford motor company and about the bronco... if that had JUST LEFT a SOLID axle in it... they would have sold the hell outta those! that TTB AKA traction Torsion Bar ... seriously the guy who invented that was a genius on drugs it worked but its a crazy ass design

[xj4life2]

TTB....nuff said

Actually TTB can flex just as well as a solid axle and it give a much smoother ride on and off road , Most of you off road racers, Baja ect ect run TTB


X2 but he insulted my job lol! BTW the 6.4 is the turd bomb the 6.7 is actually a decent engine so far been lucky and havent seen any problems yet with them, the 6.0 is a turd also but it is better than the 6.4 if you throw head studs in it and a egr delete put some big pipe on it with a tuner and let the coal burn you will be happier with it :D

We work on them daily, your right the 6.0 can be built to be a decent rig but the cost is horrific we do the studs, oil cooler upgrade and the bulletproof egr cooler, the 7,3 is by far the best diesel ford has made , jury still out on the 6.7 as I am not to keen on the variable twin turbine idea but we will see.

[cantab27]

straighten control arm thingy...found more cracks...got angry and drove it like i stole it....pos tj thingy..........:rolleye0012:

[nickxj94]

Actually TTB can flex just as well as a solid axle and it give a much smoother ride on and off road , Most of you off road racers, Baja ect ect run TTB



We work on them daily, your right the 6.0 can be built to be a decent rig but the cost is horrific we do the studs, oil cooler upgrade and the bulletproof egr cooler, the 7,3 is by far the best diesel ford has made , jury still out on the 6.7 as I am not to keen on the variable twin turbine idea but we will see.

Yea it is a little pricy lol

[nickxj94]

Soooooo UN-ford it LOL no worries ya'll I used to work for Ford Service! my grandfather used to work for Ford motor company and about the bronco... if that had JUST LEFT a SOLID axle in it... they would have sold the hell outta those! that TTB AKA traction Torsion Bar ... seriously the guy who invented that was a genius on drugs it worked but its a crazy ass design

Lol! Yeah me and a buddy is in the process of a sas on his 94 bronco

[oderdene]

arrived new brush for starter and installed. :D

[nickxj94]

Finally got around and cut my front doors off :Dhttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3cc-e83a-296a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3cc-e84e-ce5c.jpg

[Mudderoy]

arrived new brush for starter and installed. :D

And working? :popcorn:

[XJ4IV]

well I FINALLY got the last parts I needed to finish... yes FINISH this one ton build!!!
I bought the strap kit for the front Drivehshaft and the custom 1350/1310 U-joint...
36$
http://www.the-jeep-guy.com/U-joints%205-460X.jpg
and FINALLY installed it!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG020.jpg
then took it for a PAVED test drive to make sure I wasnt duped when I bought the gears (making sure BOTH sets were 5.13's)
DONE and in her resting place... until june run!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG021.jpg

[cantab27]

well done scotters.........now wheel that thing.....


me i spent 5 hours taking the old winch off to fit the rebuilt super winch on...after cutting , drilling ,swearing had it mounted...sweet,,, try it out but um there's a little piece missing...the handle to engage it........so off with that and on with the old one again.......little handle big workshop..........we shall meet again my little handle nemesis...

so off to spend the day winching and doing skids....coolies....

[TeXJ]

YAY!!!! Scotters!! have ya taken it to the creek we went to and tested it there?

found the vid:
Night wheeling! - YouTube

[XJ4IV]

YAY!!!! Scotters!! have ya taken it to the creek we went to and tested it there?

found the vid:
Night wheeling! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkRohz_Of78&feature=plcp)

Perhaps this evening ... that creek is full of water now!

[XJ4IV]

So I get home and take a quick shower and call up a buddy of mine to start heading to the creek... wife gets home "what are YOU doing?" (apparently SHE had other plans for me)
we get to clean tonight before we leave for a weekender trip to the dreaded houston...
sooo I guess the maiden voyage will just have to wait until next tuesday...

[oderdene]

And working? :popcorn:

like new, bro. No more uuuugh uuuugh and my ugly face. smilee

[Brasscatz]

So I get home and take a quick shower and call up a buddy of mine to start heading to the creek... wife gets home "what are YOU doing?" (apparently SHE had other plans for me)
we get to clean tonight before we leave for a weekender trip to the dreaded houston...
sooo I guess the maiden voyage will just have to wait until next tuesday...

Or bring it with and test out Creekside..... ;)

[cantab27]

did some skids,, got stuck,,used the winch,,, over heated........good day....;)

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/ashfarm009.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/ashfarm013.jpg

the winch and buggy boys where there.....well ok one buggy....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/ashfarm003.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/ashfarm004.jpg


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/ashfarm001.jpg


was a good day....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f3HGtELiMU&feature=youtu.be


ash farm 010 - YouTube

[cj4a nz]

what stu's 4wd going !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is that jeremy's new buggy?
good to see your muddy again
I work on my deck :bang:

[cantab27]

what stu's 4wd going !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is that jeremy's new buggy?
good to see your muddy again
I work on my deck :bang:

stues truck goes hard...very cool....the buggy well not my thing,,,he did blow the tow nissan up on the way out there but:smiley-laughing021:

[Mudderoy]

Got my steering tight and swapped hoods so I can work on bonding the cowl to the original hood.

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[oderdene]

put back fuel tank skid

[oderdene]

checked and replaced all dash panel bulbs, got MAINT REQD light ON. :(

[TeXJ]

So I get home and take a quick shower and call up a buddy of mine to start heading to the creek... wife gets home "what are YOU doing?" (apparently SHE had other plans for me)
we get to clean tonight before we leave for a weekender trip to the dreaded houston...
sooo I guess the maiden voyage will just have to wait until next tuesday...

haha no probs man

[XJ4IV]

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/ashfarm004.jpg


whats with the bash your face thingy in the passenger side dash???

[cantab27]

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/ashfarm004.jpg


whats with the bash your face thingy in the passenger side dash???

fiddler brakes cuz...........can lock up any brake individually...
can see em working em in this vid

4x4 Trials, Mt Egmont members at Whanganui rally 2011 - YouTube

[XJMJeep]

Started project X

:thumbsup:

[XJScarlet]

I replaced my muffler mount. Nothing fancy, but at least my shackle and my muffler are not rattling together anymore!

[cantab27]

Started project X

:thumbsup:

and:rolleye0012:

[XJMJeep]

and:rolleye0012:

Be watching the MJ section :D
Pics coming soon

[bluedragon436]

Drove it to the shop yesterday so they can hopefully track down this annoying randomly overheating issue I have been having... If my wife has anything to say about it today and tomorrow might be spent looking for a replacement for the XJ!! But I am still more than happy with it, and will continue to build it and take any issues in stride... all things considered it has been a pretty decent vehicle for being almost 14 years old... I honestly think my random overheat issue is the radiator being clogged or something... guess we'll see what their diagnosis is after they look at it and hopefully fix it tomorrow..

[Brasscatz]

Drove it to the shop yesterday so they can hopefully track down this annoying randomly overheating issue I have been having... If my wife has anything to say about it today and tomorrow might be spent looking for a replacement for the XJ!! But I am still more than happy with it, and will continue to build it and take any issues in stride... all things considered it has been a pretty decent vehicle for being almost 14 years old... I honestly think my random overheat issue is the radiator being clogged or something... guess we'll see what their diagnosis is after they look at it and hopefully fix it tomorrow..

It's kind of a "love/hate" relationship! It's a pain in the hind-quarters to try and track down the problem, but at the same time, it's so satisfying when you get it fixed.

So.... replacement? As in, a new daily but still keeping the Jeep? I'm planning on doing that in the fall. Gonna get a gas-sipper to drive for work. Gotta admit... the Cruz Eco is a sweet car (Turbo charged, I believe). Drove a brand new Cruz 1LT for a week in Austin on business. That's what I'm eye-balling

[Carves]

Gonna get a gas-sipper to drive for work. Gotta admit... the Cruz Eco is a sweet car (Turbo charged, I believe). Drove a brand new Cruz 1LT for a week in Austin on business. That's what I'm eye-balling


Tell 'em you want the 2.0l, turbo diesel model ... ;)





Today I found a weepy master cylinder ... :mad:

just wonderful ... its due for a State roadworthy inspection next week :rolleyes:

[dagr8tim]

Started looking for quotes to fix my subframe.

[bluedragon436]

It's kind of a "love/hate" relationship! It's a pain in the hind-quarters to try and track down the problem, but at the same time, it's so satisfying when you get it fixed.

So.... replacement? As in, a new daily but still keeping the Jeep? I'm planning on doing that in the fall. Gonna get a gas-sipper to drive for work. Gotta admit... the Cruz Eco is a sweet car (Turbo charged, I believe). Drove a brand new Cruz 1LT for a week in Austin on business. That's what I'm eye-balling

Well if I have anything to say about it, it will be just a replacement DD, and keeping the XJ for fun times... But if she has anything to say about it... it will be a complete replacement for the XJ all together!!

[Mudderoy]

While I was painting the diamond plate to go on the side of the Jeep I went ahead and painted the aluminum diamond plate transitions.

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[bluedragon436]

While I was painting the diamond plate to go on the side of the Jeep I went ahead and painted the aluminum diamond plate transitions.

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Did you do that with the bedliner in a can stuff?? That looks pretty good...

[Mudderoy]

Did you do that with the bedliner in a can stuff?? That looks pretty good...

yes. :D

[Brasscatz]

Well if I have anything to say about it, it will be just a replacement DD, and keeping the XJ for fun times... But if she has anything to say about it... it will be a complete replacement for the XJ all together!!

Funny how that happens! I think I've convinced mine to let me keep the Jeep. Otherwise no deal!! Now, convincing her to let me spend money on the Jeep when it's retired to "toy" status will be another challenge!!


While I was painting the diamond plate to go on the side of the Jeep I went ahead and painted the aluminum diamond plate transitions.

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Looks great Tony! I just love the red and black combos.... obviously! :D

[ALS XJ]

That's real purrrdy:smiley-laughing021:...does it stick to rust:D

[XJ4IV]

so I took mine out for a maiden voyage on the HD axles!... she left me wanting NOTHING!!!
everything I pointed her she said "ok, whats next" though I didnt get a great opportunity to push her limits the things I DID try I never once broke traction on rocks murky water grass gravel slippery moss seaweed... she did AWESOME!
heres a few pics from today that my buddy took and videos will be along perhaps tomorrow... (slowass internet)
proving grounds
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1890.jpg
didnt NEED to prove anything lol
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1888.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1895.jpg
took on a lil bit of water
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1891.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1892.jpg
been eyeballin this rock since we moved here LOL
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1898.jpg
mission ALMOST accomplished, I need to remove a branch then I will finish this, STILL didnt break traction she just walked right up it!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1899.jpg
decided to take her out front and check the flexibility with the bigger tires to make sure I wasnt gonna rub anything... apparently I still didnt flex it out ALL the way
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1902.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1903.jpg
Looking great from this angle
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1901.jpg
and looking great from this angle as well!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1900.jpg

and apparently my main concern with this WHOLE axle selection on the front...
was laid to rest and NOT a problem!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1904.jpg
I was worried that I wouldnt have much up travel when the differential housing meets the trac bar mount... I seem to have enough room to stuff fairly good!

as I said videos are taking forever to upload so I will post those few tomorrow!

[Brasscatz]

Looks great Scott! I'm envious!

[cantab27]

not deep enough ....gotta be over the seats for a real test.......looking good bro

[prcjeep]

went by the local auto parts store for a alt test... 9 volts +-3 both direction coming back from the alternator

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got to go home for a while so i cranked it up. The battery was near flatlined, after seven years i think the optima is finally dying. Anyways i jumped it with the broncos battery and it ran great.

Also tracked down a coolant leak to a flushing tee fitting i had put in the heater hose.:crazy:

[oderdene]

not deep enough ....gotta be over the seats for a real test.......looking good bro

do not believe him, after seat deep water - he drove BARBIE JEEP :smiley-laughing021: :smiley-laughing021: :smiley-laughing021:

[cantab27]

do not believe him, after seat deep water - he drove BARBIE JEEP :smiley-laughing021: :smiley-laughing021: :smiley-laughing021:

true dat....:D:D:D:D

[XJ4IV]

and videos

XJ4IV water wheelin 4 - YouTube


XJ4IV water wheelin 1 - YouTube


XJ4IV water wheelin 2 - YouTube

XJ4IV water wheelin 3 - YouTube

[TeXJ]

Thats awesome Scotters!

[nickxj94]

Cleaned it up and got the backup lights working http://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-c2df-0cca.jpg

[TeXJ]

Cleaned it up and got the backup lights working http://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-c2df-0cca.jpg

GREEN XJ POWWAA!!!

where in Ar-kansas are ya?

[nickxj94]

GREEN XJ POWWAA!!!

where in Ar-kansas are ya?

Vanburen-alma area

[TeXJ]

Vanburen-alma area

oh cool, I grew up in the Gravel Ridge area, just north of the actual city.

[nickxj94]

oh cool, I grew up in the Gravel Ridge area, just north of the actual city.

I been there before moving drilling rigs

[XJ4IV]

Thats awesome Scotters!

did you recognize those waters donovan? where I decided to back up is close to where I went down that three foot ledge last year... once the water recedes I will head over there... Brianna made friends with the folks that own that area and apparently they go down there with their 4 wheelers!

[cpttuna]

put an extended idle switch on my 99 today. It took about 15 minutes total. Use Pin12 on the ECM.

[Mudderoy]

put an extended idle switch on my 99 today. It took about 15 minutes total. Use Pin12 on the ECM.

What is an extended idle switch?

[cpttuna]

The same thing that came standard on police model XJ's. It bumps the idle up a 100 or so rpm's at idle.

[nickxj94]

Well cleaned the wife's xj painted the front header to match finally and added some new chrome jeep emblems looks better now! http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3e9-1c18-146e.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3e9-1c25-ae98.jpg

[nickxj94]

http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3e9-1c9a-748d.jpg

[Carves]

dammm mr chrysler and his stoopid, molded, odd sized, tubing ends .. :bang:


ahhhh wellll .... A little trip to the tractor shop for some colour co-ordinated bling ... and the little oil weep at the manifold be fixed. :thumbsup:

Should be able to redline the ol girl all day now ... with that high temp, 300psi hose ... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Engine/PCVHose01b.jpg

[Mudderoy]

The same thing that came standard on police model XJ's. It bumps the idle up a 100 or so rpm's at idle.

For everyone else that still didn't know why this would be a good thing (I know I didn't...)


When the ECU sees the signal, the ECU increases IAC motor to maintain 1000 rpm, but only IF the transmission is in N or P.

the 1000 rpm setting is ideal for extended idle in high heat conditions with a/c running and alternator pulling power for radios and high output lights, to avoid depleting the battery, and serve mainly to increase coolant flow through radiator and fan speed to cool things off.

:link: (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/extended-idle-switch-how-simple-easy-like-factory-610688/)

[denverd1]

dammm mr chrysler and his stoopid, molded, odd sized, tubing ends .. :bang:

AND his stupid clip-on electrical plugs!! GGggrrr!! :bang:

That is all!

[nickxj94]

Went Ford crawling today testing my locker! http://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-0b5b-34a8.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-0b67-d89d.jpg

[TeXJ]

I been there before moving drilling rigs
There used to be trails that we would ride our quads on all in the woods around my house. I think the Paper Co. owns/d all of it and then put a stop to it. There were some Great trails out there.


did you recognize those waters donovan? where I decided to back up is close to where I went down that three foot ledge last year... once the water recedes I will head over there... Brianna made friends with the folks that own that area and apparently they go down there with their 4 wheelers!

I dont remember the drop, is that where the boat was that we moved? I know we went up like a rock ledge on the side of the creek, and then you came back down it, is that the ledge to which you are referring?

[XJ4IV]

the rocks are kind far over there on the left

[ssandy]

just ordered xjtalk.com sticker

[cantab27]

just ordered xjtalk.com sticker

that will mean more horse power as well....:D

[ssandy]

sweet hopefully it will take more away wen the ol lady drives it then puts it back + more wen i drive it

[Mudderoy]

Finished up adding the diamond plate to the bottom of the doors.

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[oderdene]

removed radiator (1 row brass/metal) and washed outside and flushed well. what was inside :(. Installed back, hope it works better.