What did you do to your Jeep today?

[dagr8tim]

Got a quote to fix my subframe. $150 to cut this mess out and weld in some 1/8th inch plate.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252795_10151785620670131_1905521773_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/600913_10151785622940131_886005130_24431270_172773 4337_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375867_10151785621540131_1200060134_n.jpg

I'm going to pull the bumpstop, receiver, and gas tank skid ahead of time, and redrill any mounting holes for the bumpstop or nut strip and reinstall a nutcert for the bumpstop if necessary. Pulling the skid & receiver will give me an excuse to replace the factory nutstrips with some I bought from JRC awhile back.

On a related note, I really hate you southern guys sometimes.

[Brasscatz]

On a related note, I really hate you southern guys sometimes.


Can't for the life of me figure out why! We all have that awesome southern charm!

[dagr8tim]

Can't for the life of me figure out why! We all have that awesome southern charm!

You also don't have your cars misted with salt water for 6 months out of the year.

[cantab27]

$150 seems like a good price......be lucky to get a shop to start the grinder up for that down here......

[dagr8tim]

$150 seems like a good price......be lucky to get a shop to start the grinder up for that down here......

This is another Jeeper from a local club who does this as a side job. I couldn't many fab shops that wanted to touch it, and the few that were willing to talk to me quoted bare min $400 just to look at it.

I've seen his work before and it's pretty good. I think I got lucky because I had scratched out in the under coating where he'd have to cut to get to good metal, and offered to pull the bump stop, receiver, and gas tank skid ahead of time. All he has to do is cut, form, & weld.

I also started installing the KC lights I won last Nov. Most of the clips that hold the bumper on are broken, so I have to order some new ones before I mount the lights.

[cantab27]

took this off and gave it a clean....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-02001001.jpg

and today will fix drivers side door...handle broke......:mad:

[cj4a nz]

the inside handle or the outside one?
fixed your using to much petrol issue ?? should upgrade that to a four barrel

[cantab27]

the inside handle or the outside one?
fixed your using to much petrol issue ?? should upgrade that to a four barrel

fixed already ...had come off the thingy inside door.........:D

well dont know much about that four barrel......is injected......still gotta put her over a Dayna machine...i find the less i drive her the better mile per gallon...so yeah fixed............................................. .......:rolleye0012:

[XJ4IV]

in an effort to help reduce heat on the jeep I installed a Transmission cooler, I guess that means I gotta go wheelin to figure out if I succeeded
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG033.jpg
placement
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG035.jpg
placement modified
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG036.jpg
I made a new crossmember to help support the bracket I made... you can see the new one going across
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG037.jpg
and heres the final product
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG038.jpg

[prerunner1982]

Are you going to put some kind of protective grill over that? I think you will get enough air flow though...

[prerunner1982]

I finished installing the other 2 mud tires that I got for free with wheels a few months back. Had been running the two good ones on the rear since I had a couple of flats. Having the same size tires on the front sure helped the death wobble issue I have been fighting.

[bigjim350]

I would weld a piece of expanded metal over that trans cooler. Would protect it and still look good.

[XJ4IV]

Kind of wish I had set it a 1/8th inch back to make the expanded metal flush

[Carves]

Kind of wish I had set it a 1/8th inch back to make the expanded metal flush


I think thats a vehicle modders lament ... when doing stuff. :D

I know I've done stuff that could always use a tweak later ... :bang:

X 3 on some mesh for the cooler ... maybe bolt it rather than weld it tho ?? - to make cleaning mud & gunk out, a bit easier.

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm thinking expanded metal would get smashed fairly easy, 2"x1/4" steel slats might be a little more sturdy. Just my 2 cents

[bigjim350]

Depends on which expanded metal you get. The steel supply store down the road from me has expanded metal thats made out of 5/16 steel, aint too easy to bend that.

[ALS XJ]

Nice job on that tranny cooler...I took the '92 out to a ZZ Top show last night...hadda park it in the woods for proper tailgating!

[Brasscatz]

Nice job on that tranny cooler...I took the '92 out to a ZZ Top show last night...hadda park it in the woods for proper tailgating!

Dusty is a nice guy ;)

[cpttuna]

replaced rear wiprer switch(56007249) on the 99. A little over $22.00 from Chrysler.

[Carves]

Hosed the morning dew off it ... and took it round for its annual road tax inspection.


" Always a pleasure to look this one over " ... he said.


Bewdy ... Its road legal still .. :thumbsup: ... So then I took it round to ol mates workshop to book a headgasket test ...


" 'Strewth mate - it runs sweet ... What makes you think theres a gasket problem ?? " .. he said.




So I told him ....... Its a Jeep Thing ....... :smiley-laughing021:

[cantab27]

ya gonna have to explain some of that aussie lingo bro........

[Brasscatz]

bewdy: expression of jubilation

strewth: an exclamation used when surprised or in disbelief

Jeep Thing: You just wouldn't understand

:D:D:D

[TeXJ]

bewdy: expression of jubilation

strewth: an exclamation used when surprised or in disbelief

Jeep Thing: You just wouldn't understand

:D:D:D

haha

how about Shrimp on tha barbie?

[Brasscatz]

haha

how about Shrimp on tha barbie?

Small bloke on hot asphalt!

[TeXJ]

Small bloke on hot asphalt!

haha

this reminds me of the Foster ads where they did something like this. One was where they showed a shark and said Guppy, lol

[xj4life2]

wow actual translations lol lol We have a resturant here called The Outback, they use alot of the Aussie lingo in there adds. Nothing Aussie about them that I can see but people seem to think they are. But then I guess most have never been to see the differance.Thanks for the Aussie lesson !!! If ya ever need redneck translations let me know!!!!

[Carves]

Crikey, Brasscatz ... you've been a busy little googler ... :thumbsup:

Tis only fair tho I suppose ... I gotta google things like Texas and stuff .. :p .. :D



haha

how about Shrimp on tha barbie?


I think poor ol Hoges, had to practice for weeks - to get that ad right ... coz down here ... we actually call shrimps... Prawns. :D


Funny too ... how you blokes call, Fosters ... Beer ....................... as most of us down here think its dishwashing water .... :smiley-laughing021:


You fellas might be a bit more familiar with some of our lingo ... if they didnt keep changing the sound tracks of stuff to suit american ears.




.... and today the XJ got the woodchips and dirt vacuumed out of it ... after yesterdays little firewood cutting trip.

heh heh ... vacuumed twice in a week ... :o

[Brasscatz]

Crikey, Brasscatz ... you've been a busy little googler ... :thumbsup:

Tis only fair tho I suppose ... I gotta google things like Texas and stuff .. :p .. :D





I think poor ol Hoges, had to practice for weeks - to get that ad right ... coz down here ... we actually call the things ... Prawns. :D


Funny too ... how you blokes call, Fosters ... Beer ....................... as most of us down here think its dishwashing water .... :smiley-laughing021:


You fellas might be a bit more familiar with some of our lingo ... if they didnt keep changing the sound tracks of stuff to suit american ears.




.... and today the XJ got the woodchips and dirt vacuumed out of it ... after yesterdays little firewood cutting trip.

heh heh ... vacuumed twice in a week ... :o


Yep, Google is my friend! I should have said that "shrimp on the barbie" meant "little guy on a hot girl". Meh, coulda shoulda woulda.

They have commercials that say Fosters is Australian for beer... but I think they brew that in Texas. I could be wrong. Never carry that in my esky. I figure strine is a language all in itsself... you know they were considering teaching ebonics as a language in schools.... yeah. Bunch of sundowners would take that class. Not trying to stir the possum or be an ear basher anything :D

[XJ4IV]

went wheelin today.... at my house!!!
this is the little trail I cut on sunday Id rate it a 4

first off here is the entry to the trail... this is the difficult spot for the most part
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1899.jpg
but last sunday I was able to remove those branches in the way and cleaned it out
second time up I got a little sideways
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07184155.jpg
had to winch myself back up the trail to make sure I didnt roll over...
doesnt look like much from this angle
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07184220.jpg
but when you look at THIS angle and know my jeep was sliding to the passenger you kinda see why I HAD to hook up!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07184721.jpg
this was the FIRST time I went up and this is after I got twisted around and had to winch forward cause I got the rear diff stuck up on a rock and really wasnt getting anywhere so I had to drag a little

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07183038.jpg

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Drove it to the grocery store to pick up some drinks before tonight's fight.
Also took this awkward picture of it on the way there.http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv254/hatchetman0170/ab95e0ad.jpg

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

went wheelin today.... at my house!!!
this is the little trail I cut on sunday Id rate it a 4

first off here is the entry to the trail... this is the difficult spot for the most part
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1899.jpg
but last sunday I was able to remove those branches in the way and cleaned it out
second time up I got a little sideways
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07184155.jpg
had to winch myself back up the trail to make sure I didnt roll over...
doesnt look like much from this angle
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07184220.jpg
but when you look at THIS angle and know my jeep was sliding to the passenger you kinda see why I HAD to hook up!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07184721.jpg
this was the FIRST time I went up and this is after I got twisted around and had to winch forward cause I got the rear diff stuck up on a rock and really wasnt getting anywhere so I had to drag a little

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-06-07183038.jpg
Ghost ridin'
Lol

[oderdene]

had minor oil leak on rear of valve cover. Removed, cleaned and installed back using black rtv gasket maker as gasket. 24h complete curing time...

[Brasscatz]

Picked up some parts.....

Autozone didn't have the other tie rod end in stock, let's hope the dummy ordered it correctly... we'll find out tomorrow.

Jim, Matt.... time's coming soon!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0840.jpg

[olds-cool]

Pulled off the door moulding and spent a few hours removing 3M goo tape. Then I pulled the rear bumper corner and found a nice size hole in the body. Looks like I'll be doing a cut & fold on the rear lower panel in the future. All of this was to prep for the Bushwackers I picked up this week for $100. If I get time tomorrow, it'll be for trimming.

[dagr8tim]

Picked up some parts.....

Autozone didn't have the other tie rod end in stock, let's hope the dummy ordered it correctly... we'll find out tomorrow.

Jim, Matt.... time's coming soon!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0840.jpg

Last time I went to Autozoo for a TRE, I had the part number and they still managed to give me the wrong one. I was doing my ZJ Tie Rod upgrade and needed the passenger outter.

[nickxj94]

Went rock crawling today http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3ae-1d20-7dc3.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3ae-1d36-19e6.jpg

[nickxj94]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDodkUvc5OM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Here is a link to my YouTube videos,

[Carves]

Wellllllll ... being a Sunday ... We went for sunday drivies .. :D



Poor little XJ was trembling with fear as I strapped the hilift on the racks ....

So I told it .... Tis OK .... will only be highway driving .. :rolleye0012:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Pillaga%20-%20Nth/100612-01b.jpg






Im such a fibber .. :innocent0002:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Pillaga%20-%20Nth/100612-02b.jpg

[OrangeXJ]

Hay watch out you are on the wrong side of the road :poke:

[oderdene]

replaced cracked exhaust manifold, intake was soooo gynky/junky/dirty, used 5 carb cleaner to remove all those buildups

new one 1AAUTO part# 1AEEM00146 (http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Cherokee/1AEEM00146/250322/1991), felpro gaskets

[ALS XJ]

Gave the '92 a treat...a full sythenthic oil change!:D At 245k...still running strong.:patriot:

[TeXJ]

I havent driven it in soo long I lost the keys to it...

[Brasscatz]

WELL..... The guy at Autozone DID order it wrong. I finally called up there for the third time today, and they got it in. Now I'm all ready for lift and tie rod upgrade!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0841.jpg

[TeXJ]

WELL..... The guy at Autozone DID order it wrong. I finally called up there for the third time today, and they got it in. Now I'm all ready for lift and tie rod upgrade!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0841.jpg

Vatozone sucks hairy fingers! I'll pass one to go to o'reilly's. But it really depends on who is behind the counter, if you can find a good counter guy/girl, then it doesnt matter who they work for.


Also, try rockauto.com they have exploded views of parts. You could probably find it there, and cheaper.

[XJ4IV]

I havent driven it in soo long I lost the keys to it...

better freakin FIND em!!! lol

[olds-cool]

Today I bedlined the bottom of my doors on the drivers side and trimmed the rear fender. Still gotta do the rocker and the front fender with the bedliner but the front flare has to come off first. I'll get to it soon.

[Brasscatz]

Vatozone sucks hairy fingers! I'll pass one to go to o'reilly's. But it really depends on who is behind the counter, if you can find a good counter guy/girl, then it doesnt matter who they work for.


Also, try rockauto.com they have exploded views of parts. You could probably find it there, and cheaper.

I know Rockauto.com well. I always, always, always use Advance Auto and sometimes O'Reilly's over the Autozone that's by me... but believe it or not they had the best price on that TRE. The Autozone by my old house in Ft. Worth was actually really awesome, and now one of my best friends is the manager there. But I don't feel like driving 4 hours to go there! LOL!

The Advance Auto by me has AWESOME customer service, a great selection, knowledgeable staff, and prompt service too! None of which are part of this AutoZone's repertoire. Plus, more often than not, the Advance Auto has the parts I need when the other places don't. Now that I hear about this discount: http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7871 I'll use them even more!

[XJMJeep]

I did this! :D

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=10840

[ALS XJ]

I am running Iron Man Andy's tie rod with ends...ROCK SOLID!

[TeXJ]

better freakin FIND em!!! lol

i know! i have my wife's spare to at least start it lol

I think i had them with me when I went to do something outside and I might have left them on a tool box...

[89Laredo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee8443a-1d9c-f588.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/aee8443a-1db5-0d00.jpg

And two cans of degreaser on the motor.

[Mudderoy]

Pulled off the door moulding and spent a few hours removing 3M goo tape. Then I pulled the rear bumper corner and found a nice size hole in the body. Looks like I'll be doing a cut & fold on the rear lower panel in the future. All of this was to prep for the Bushwackers I picked up this week for $100. If I get time tomorrow, it'll be for trimming.

If you are doing a cut and fold, then the bushwackers will have to be cut to match the fold, right?

[Mudderoy]

I am running Iron Man Andy's tie rod with ends...ROCK SOLID!

I'm planning on moving my RC tie rod and new TRE's to the TJ and putting Andy's tie rod and TREs on my XJ.

[Mudderoy]

I know Rockauto.com well. I always, always, always use Advance Auto and sometimes O'Reilly's over the Autozone that's by me... but believe it or not they had the best price on that TRE. The Autozone by my old house in Ft. Worth was actually really awesome, and now one of my best friends is the manager there. But I don't feel like driving 4 hours to go there! LOL!

The Advance Auto by me has AWESOME customer service, a great selection, knowledgeable staff, and prompt service too! None of which are part of this AutoZone's repertoire. Plus, more often than not, the Advance Auto has the parts I need when the other places don't. Now that I hear about this discount: http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7871 I'll use them even more!

I never go to Autozone. Advanced Auto is fine if you know the part you want. If you want a knowledgeable staff, O'Reily's, at least that's the way it is near my house.

A friend of mine calls Autozone, Autojoke.

[olds-cool]

If you are doing a cut and fold, then the bushwackers will have to be cut to match the fold, right?

Yes, since they go all the way down to the bottom they will need to be cut. I think when I do the cut & fold, I'll be doing a back bumper that follows around the side kinda like this one (http://www.eriejeeppeople.com/ejpforums/index.php?showtopic=15148&view=findpost&p=150239). Maybe I'll integrate an outcropping that mates up with the flare cut so it doesn't look so ghetto.

[nateyz2000]

Sye kit installation on sat, now I have no vibes or noise... Ordered springs and my winch...

Nate
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[Mudderoy]

Yes, since they go all the way down to the bottom they will need to be cut. I think when I do the cut & fold, I'll be doing a back bumper that follows around the side kinda like this one (http://www.eriejeeppeople.com/ejpforums/index.php?showtopic=15148&view=findpost&p=150239). Maybe I'll integrate an outcropping that mates up with the flare cut so it doesn't look so ghetto.

Knowing how far my bushwackers go down the rear quarter panel I thought I'd ask to see how you were going to handle it. Oh another thing you could do would just put some JCR armor on there. I'm sure there are some other vendors that sell these, but JCR comes to mind. I bet you've already considered this though.

[Mudderoy]

Sye kit installation on sat, now I have no vibes or noise... Ordered springs and my winch...

Nate
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That's gotta be nice, especially for the amount of work and money invested.

[olds-cool]

Knowing how far my bushwackers go down the rear quarter panel I thought I'd ask to see how you were going to handle it. Oh another thing you could do would just put some JCR armor on there. I'm sure there are some other vendors that sell these, but JCR comes to mind. I bet you've already considered this though.

Actually I hadn't given it much thought. After seeing all the rot and how far back into the fender well it went, my first thought was to cut it all out. I could make that armor pretty easily I think. Once I see how the other side looks, I'll decide what to do.

[89Laredo]

Changed the front drivers side tire on the green jeep, started it and moved it a little.
Brother is coming tomorrow to drag it to his house, and the stripping will begin.
Keeping the motor/trans/tcase, axles are going under the 89, gonna sell whatever I can and the rest is going to scrap.

[Brasscatz]

Gave her a drink, then made her sweat it out for the rest of the day.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0844.jpg

[89Laredo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee84375-a10f-c177.jpg
Got rid of a large vacuum leak.

[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d5de-22f2-5b86.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d5de-2301-972a.jpg
Installed winch
Nate
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[cantab27]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d5de-22f2-5b86.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d5de-2301-972a.jpg
Installed winch
Nate
<><

nice and shiny...what kind ya running.....:thumbsup:

[xj4life2]

Looks like a Smittybilt XRC8 from here , but cant be sure

[nateyz2000]

Looks like a Smittybilt XRC8 from here , but cant be sure

Nope:-)

Nate
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[xj4life2]

Ok, I give up......

[nateyz2000]

Just a tuff stuff... 9500lbs, 3 year warranty for $250 on sale.

Nate
<><

[xj4life2]

who makes the tough stuff?? we do the Smittybilt 8k with a lifetime warrenty for $269.00.Sorry shamlees plug

[Mudderoy]

who makes the tough stuff?? we do the Smittybilt 8k with a lifetime warrenty for $269.00.Sorry shamlees plug

Who's "we"? You got a mouse in your pocket? :smiley-taunt013:

[nateyz2000]

who makes the tough stuff?? we do the Smittybilt 8k with a lifetime warrenty for $269.00.Sorry shamlees plug

After the research, finding that all parts are made in USA, and assembled here, I decided to be patriotic and support my economy... So there...

Nate
<><

[ssandy]

im ready for the horsepower

[89Laredo]

Drug the green jeep to my brothers. He already has the passengers side fender off, and will be taking the mirrors, rear glass, ECU and Gauges out tomorrow hopefully.

[denverd1]

ordered oil filter adapter gaskets. Auto Zoners telling me there's 10 o-rings in there? Whatever, it was 8 bucks. I'll use what I need and pitch the rest.

[89Laredo]

Theres three orings..

[nickxj94]

Got my Zj rear disc swap stuff this week, today got them cleaned up and painted turned the disc now gotta save for some brake hoses and lug studs and backplate bolts, http://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-9d11-de36.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-9d1d-1803.jpg

[cantab27]

made it work........

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/2012-06-16001002.jpg

good fun towing with no swaybars.......

[nateyz2000]

My new coils came in... Think they will give me more lift than old?http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d456-f465-d927.jpg

Nate
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[Brasscatz]

Ordered some shocks from Rough Country for my lift!

[Brasscatz]

Also tried like heck to get my t/c skid back on.... darn holes won't line up. I'll add that to the list of "things to do at Matt's shop" lol.

[dagr8tim]

Went from:
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/600913_10151785622940131_1727734337_n.jpg
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/576797_10151829523135131_1339549901_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/178938_10151829608670131_514721197_n.jpg

And ended up with this:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382424_10151830222225131_198285563_n.jpg
I still need to seam seal it and then most likely bedline the crap out of it.

And found this along the way:
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/249120_10151829430580131_2080682188_n.jpg

[nateyz2000]

Who is this?http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d75d-459d-851f.jpg

Nate
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[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Not today but last night, we took it out for father's day poker run.
https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/380332_423944837628804_1185373292_n.jpg?dl=1https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/543313_423985167624771_2096168371_n.jpg?dl=1

[oderdene]

replaced oxygen sensor and reset pcm

[89Laredo]

Drove it...
Then drove Shelleys 96 for the first time in a while.
The difference between Renix and HO is huge, and hers actually has BRAKES. After driving for a couple weeks with no brake booster, I almost bounced my head off the steering wheel the first time I stopped. lol
I think Im gonna rebuild my 97 block and put a Renix head on it... Eventually.
HO cam, Stronger block, Renix reliability.

[melitonxj88]

today i buyed a used rack

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4519/img00870201206161035.jpg

[cantab27]

jeeps looking good there ...thanks for pic

[oderdene]

replaced oxygen sensor and reset pcm

feeling very strange, idle is around 600, very rough. hope it will stabilize after few days :pray: :pray: :pray:

Who had rough idle after replacement of o2 sensor(universal 4 wire sensor made by bosch) ?

PS: no CEL :D :D :D

[89Laredo]

changed 5 qts of transmission fluid, bypassed the in radiator transmission "cooler" and just run my other cooler (need to upgrade), finally brought my 215* engine temp down to ~205. New radiator cap and got some more air out.

[Firemanray]

Bought a new set of 33/ 12.50 x 15 mastercraft mud terrians for it. Rides and drives great without the swampers on it. Wallet don't have any buldge in it either!

[nickxj94]

Bought a new set of 33/ 12.50 x 15 mastercraft mud terrians for it. Rides and drives great without the swampers on it. Wallet don't have any buldge in it either!

Them are nice tires! I'm going to get me another set when my tsl's wear out

[dagr8tim]

Drove it...
Then drove Shelleys 96 for the first time in a while.
The difference between Renix and HO is huge, and hers actually has BRAKES. After driving for a couple weeks with no brake booster, I almost bounced my head off the steering wheel the first time I stopped. lol
I think Im gonna rebuild my 97 block and put a Renix head on it... Eventually.
HO cam, Stronger block, Renix reliability.

You can swap a later XJ brake booster & master cylinder on to your 89 and get better brakes out of the gate.

[89Laredo]

Might try to make my 97 booster work.

[XJ4IV]

if your BUYING a new booster get a 95 that has a dual diapragm... and if you have ABS your gonna have to switch master cylinders... found that out the hard way!

[dagr8tim]

if your BUYING a new booster get a 95 that has a dual diapragm... and if you have ABS your gonna have to switch master cylinders... found that out the hard way!

Any 95+ has the dual diaphragm. Good tip on the ABS.

Got my new skins on this morning before work.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562171_10151841269985131_560017982_n.jpg

[XJ4IV]

today i buyed a used rack

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4519/img00870201206161035.jpg

LOVING your paint scheme, Please post more pics of this jeep!

[xjrev10]

Might try to make my 97 booster work.

A WJ master works also. Just a little modification to the rod so the it works with the brake light switch. See my wyomanche build in the MJ section.

[melitonxj88]

SURE BRO!! look at this post - the final pic its at page 2 http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9320

[Brasscatz]

The man in brown brought me a birthday present a week early!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0856.jpg

[Carves]

Confused and tricked it ....

Instead of strapping the hi-lift up on the racks ... I velcroed it in the back with the picnic basket.


The poor little thing didnt have a clue it was going to get all dusty today ... :D

[cpttuna]

changed oil in the 01 because we are heading to Tennessee this coming weekend. 6 qts of NAPA 30 wt and NAPA gold 1515 filter.

[nickxj94]

I broke it! :confused:http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba314-49b0-7e72.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Took off the cowl to try and see if that's where my foot-spa of a driver's floor pan is getting it's fill.... no dice. Previous owner had put silicon all around the windshield and cut out the driver's side carpet.... I decided to add some more silicon :D

Also played with my spare wheel.... What do you think?

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0860.jpg

[Jeepster19]

I just picked my XJ up from lowcountry 4x4 today.I had 4.5" front springs installed along with new solid sway bar links and adjustable upper control arms.Now my jeep is finally level,no more rake!!!I will post pics soon.:driving::thumbsup:

[dagr8tim]

Also played with my spare wheel.... What do you think?

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0860.jpg

Not a fan, but I don't really like that style of rim. Infact I think I like it better in black.

[Carves]

Needs bright yellow wheel nuts .. ??


... just stirring the possum ;) .. :D


X 2 with dagr8tim

[cantab27]

I broke it! :confused:http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba314-49b0-7e72.jpg

yep ya did brake it.....how........

[nickxj94]

yep ya did brake it.....how........

Going up a trail at wheeling world offroad and camping called the waterfall bypass its a 3 they way they rate it but I rate it a 5 it was straight up and loose rock I was spinning and bounce off a 3foot ledge and seen sparks flying :D it was about 10 Saturday night

[XJ4IV]

I broke it! :confused:http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba314-49b0-7e72.jpg

Id cry about that if I was you!

[nickxj94]

Id cry about that if I was you!

Nah I thought it was kinda funny my self lol! Them cheap Autozone u joints lasted longer than I figured :D they was in it when I bought it 2 years ago, I found some HD shafts with HD spicers be here Saturday be back wheeling Sunday :D:beer:

[XJ4IV]

well hell yeah man!... WHILE they are out thought... check around for someone to do a cryo treatment on em... might cost 100 or so for the pair but TOTALLY worth it... supposedly makes the d30 shaft stronger than the d44

[nickxj94]

well hell yeah man!... WHILE they are out thought... check around for someone to do a cryo treatment on em... might cost 100 or so for the pair but TOTALLY worth it... supposedly makes the d30 shaft stronger than the d44

I would but I had to sell my locker to get them lol they will be fine I'm leaving the front open from here on out it does ok without any lockers plus I didn't buy the winch to look pretty I will use it from now on to save my axles :D:sly:

[nickxj94]

This is the hill I broke on my friends made it up the next day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWHFVXjSCzU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://youtu.be/ZWHFVXjSCzU

[nateyz2000]

This is the hill I broke on my friends made it up the next day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWHFVXjSCzU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Videos and pictures just don't do hills or anything justice

Nate
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[nickxj94]

I know right!

[bluedragon436]

Took off the cowl to try and see if that's where my foot-spa of a driver's floor pan is getting it's fill.... no dice. Previous owner had put silicon all around the windshield and cut out the driver's side carpet.... I decided to add some more silicon :D

Also played with my spare wheel.... What do you think?

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0860.jpg

Looks good.. I have seen a few XJ's with those rims painted or powdercoated black like that...

[Jeepster19]

Pulled out the front carpet.The a/c is draining on the passenger side floor board instead of outside.This sucks because I just pulled the carpet out of the cargo area to fix a leak in the back.Turns out I had a leaking back glass and the third brake light gasket had dried up so it was coming in there too.:cry:http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/My98XjsCarpet.jpg

[oderdene]

bought 3 pcs of 220uF 35V 105 C capacitors. will do brain surgery on weekend.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/garafrax/CJ7%20Build/IMG00144-20101120-1057.jpg

[nateyz2000]

Finally have matching bumpers
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d64b-20b4-6ee8.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d64b-2181-6c74.jpg

Nate

[denverd1]

Nice!! who makes? I like that back one..

[nateyz2000]

Nice!! who makes? I like that back one..

Smittybilt xrc front and rear

Nate
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[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Pulled the fan clutch to have it ready when I buy the new one

[cpttuna]

checked the air pressure in the tires.(going to Tennessee on Friday) My B.F> Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's have 62,000 miles on them and still look good. 235/75R 15

[801 xj ohh rah]

did the thermostat,spark plugs/wires,fan shroud replacement,oil/filter, the harmonic balancer and just ended the day with a car wash because the jeep had black smudge prints all over the front

[Indiana Jeep]

Drove it to the theatre to see Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter. I didn't know it was going to be a comedy. Funniest show I've seen in a while. If you go to see it just try not to laugh through the "action" scenes!

[oderdene]

did brain surgery (capacitors replaced). 1 was 470uF, 2 were 220uF. used 2x220uF parallel as replacement of 470uF. starts better, immediately on first turn. :D

[nickxj94]

Got my new to me axles today and got them installed!
http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba360-5496-cc4e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba360-54a6-b51f.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba360-54b3-a3a0.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba360-54c0-7bc6.jpg

[oderdene]

Rewired headlamps, original wire activate 20A relays (1 for high, 1 for low) and power fed directly from battery + through 15A inline fuse. Bulb is 100/90W, assuming 100W/12V=8.33A maximum.

Voltage at socket before (engine off - battery voltage 12.1V) and after wiring upgrade (engine running - supply voltage 14V)

[oderdene]

V8 ZJ tie rod upgrade

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NIF2YYPViDU/T-8VOvclZRI/AAAAAAAACAA/r_RyYWslCDs/s640/IMG_4405.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wHivYQLCNEo/T-8VmfQeSLI/AAAAAAAACA0/usTN-9Kr_ZA/s640/IMG_4414.JPG

almost finished, will do alignment tomorrow

[oderdene]

coil and shock replacement - Rusty's 3" HD coil and 3" shocks

passenger side old coil broken long ago and I ordered above set.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jQGWaD-7XlQ/T-8QzT_9UkI/AAAAAAAAB_E/HSViB_-_DTE/s640/IMG_4399.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BE8otXzhs9U/T-8RNFXmNPI/AAAAAAAAB_s/44uwYV-15xA/s640/IMG_4403.JPG

alignment of LCA axle side bolt hole was real hard, with help of bottle jack and wrench extension, finally aligned and bolt tightened

[oderdene]

finished installing coils and shocks, front wheel aligned.

measured ~2.7" sits little below previous coil/spacer (~3.5") combo. :(

[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/43b55b8c-e8ee-e33c.jpg
Installed bull bar, and stock lights (just for looks until I get mine)
Nate
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[Carves]

Installed bull bar, and stock lights (just for looks until I get mine)
Nate
<><


Tidy looking bar :thumbsup: ... what breed is it ?

... Im thinking tho .... you fellas must have, little bulls, over there ?? .. :poke: .. :D






http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RedToy01.jpg

[oderdene]

replaced fuel filter and opened old one, it has paper filter:

1 year of duty:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GLS4yShmbgk/T_Alk9bYs_I/AAAAAAAACBU/3kNZ2x-hGic/s640/IMG_4435.JPG

[nateyz2000]

Tidy looking bar :thumbsup: ... what breed is it ?

... Im thinking tho .... you fellas must have, little bulls, over there ?? .. :poke: .. :D






http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RedToy01.jpg

Yeah, tell me about it... It was suppose to be a little higher from the looks of the pics... But whatever... Smittybilt has some great heavy duty bumpers, but install is a pita... For everything... Lol and we have happy bulls in California... Cuz they get to graze on this discusting looking, dried up, brown grass....

Nate
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[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, tell me about it... It was suppose to be a little higher from the looks of the pics... But whatever... Smittybilt has some great heavy duty bumpers, but install is a pita... For everything... Lol and we have happy bulls in California... Cuz they get to graze on this discusting looking, dried up, brown grass....

Nate
<><

Have you seen our dairy commercials, they say we have happy cows. :p

[nickxj94]

Put some chrome Laredo mirrors on it today and a few more trim pieces :Dhttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3e6-fa5e-20c3.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3e6-fa69-e15b.jpg
Also got some spare parts from the donor rig LOL!

[XJ4IV]

well in the states we have different cattle roaming different parts of the country...
in most states you have the traditional bovine
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Milai_Bull.JPG

then you move east a bit and get these Texas Longhorns
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/upload/yuiupload/1905633534.jpg
you will also find these down in texas as well
http://www.firstpeople.us/pictures/buffalo/various-buffalo-sizes/Buffalo-568x550.jpg
head up north an youll find these guy pretty abundently
http://upnorthica.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/moose.jpg
"well that guy doesnt look that big" you say

PRETTY FREAKIN BIG!!!
http://alaskatrophyhunting.com/hunt/wp-content/themes/sensor/scripts/timthumb.php?h=360&w=560&zc=1&src=http://alaskatrophyhunting.com/hunt/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/113_560x350.jpg

[XJ4IV]

oh and I drove mine on another trail I cut at my house... took my buddy whose never been wheelin with me and every single turn he kept sayin... NO WAY man! I kept on truckin though will post a video of said trail this week at some point

[nickxj94]

Got my rear ZJ disc swap done today! http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c35-e391.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c51-4839.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c64-9bd0.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c78-210f.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c8a-1135.jpg

[XJ4IV]

well I didnt do anything to the jeep cept get tools out of it ... but I DID replace my factory subwoofer in my Suburban... over the weekend I was able to drive out to houston to a car audio whole sale place I know of and I bought me a 8 inch dual voice coil 4ohm subwoofer for 60 bucks... I know what your thinkin, what kind of P.O.S. did he get for that much... "pyle" "jensen" "boss" or some other no name crapper... NO WAY I dont buy crap, I was able to locate a Memphis Car Audio sub which was DVC 4ohm which is what I needed since my factory amo is only 2 ohms anyhow thats all audiophile jargon so on to the pictures


heres the OEM POS
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-02173440.jpg
the surround is completely gone
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-02173504.jpg
and heres the little beast Im replacing it with!!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-02174610.jpg
all wired up at 2 ohms and screwed in... and to answer everyones question... yes I HAD to put a piece of wood over the top to space it out for the HUGE magnet behind... the OE speaker had a 3 inch depth this one had a 4.25 depth so yeah a little modification was in order!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-02212915.jpg
and this is how it will sit in the burban
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-02212954.jpg

its a little off center but its in there and sounds pretty good since I was using the factory 30 watt amp
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-02214726.jpg

Later I intend on modifying that box to seal it up a little more and to be able to amp it up with a 300 watt amp but for the time being this will suffice!

[4x4Dalton]

Well lets see me and Jim put new water pump on mine then the thermo decided it didnt want to play with the new water pump.

[defibvt]

Had to jump mine due it sitting for so long. I am in school, got 5 kids and my wife both have surgeries in the last 6 months. Jeep started and I was very happy. I did get these new shoes. They have 90% tread left on them. They great in AZ rocks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/defibvt/XJMTR2.jpg

I also got new stickers for the Jeep.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/defibvt/CIMG9377.jpg

The moyamoya sticker is the new one I had made. I was diagnosed in January and had two surgeries after that diagnosis.

[julia1276]

I was blessed enough today to redo my cooling system. Finishing her up tomorrow in hopes that this finally fixes my overheating issue. Wish me luck!:pray:

[cantab27]

Had to jump mine due it sitting for so long. I am in school, got 5 kids and my wife both have surgeries in the last 6 months. Jeep started and I was very happy. I did get these new shoes. They have 90% tread left on them. They great in AZ rocks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/defibvt/XJMTR2.jpg

I also got new stickers for the Jeep.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/defibvt/CIMG9377.jpg

The moyamoya sticker is the new one I had made. I was diagnosed in January and had two surgeries after that diagnosis.

now that xj looks like it gets wheeled like they should...have you put up info and more pics or did i miss em..........:thumbsup:

[ALS XJ]

Picked up a new condenser for the '92...it's been over 100 degrees almost every day here in VA...so it was time to get the A/C workin again...I'll tackle it sometime this week!

[Mudderoy]

Got my rear ZJ disc swap done today! http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c35-e391.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c51-4839.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c64-9bd0.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c78-210f.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3bb-3c8a-1135.jpg

What do you think of it? How hard was it to do?

[nickxj94]

What do you think of it? How hard was it to do?

I love it best mod I've done yet IMO besides doorless lol! It was easy took maybe a hour in a half it stops a 100% better, I didn't have to use the proportion valve either I was afraid they would lock up while braking but they don't.

[defibvt]

I have few here and there on here.

[TeXJ]

I love it best mod I've done yet IMO besides doorless lol! It was easy took maybe a hour in a half it stops a 100% better, I didn't have to use the proportion valve either I was afraid they would lock up while braking but they don't.

Do you have a write up or a post I can look up on parts lists and what is involved?

Like how to hook up the e-brake and such.

Thanks!

[cantab27]

http://jeep-xj.info/

go down page a bit,,aussie site but same ideas different parts.......have rear dics in the barbie...me likeis

[nickxj94]

Do you have a write up or a post I can look up on parts lists and what is involved?

Like how to hook up the e-brake and such.

Thanks!

No I read a wright up from Cherokee forum on how to do the swap, I haven't hooked the ebrake up yet have to save up for the cables but its easy, the whole swap was if a person can change oil they can do this swap that's how easy it was..

[XJMJeep]

Rolled it 200-300ft down the side of a mountain, pics soon.

[cantab27]

Rolled it 200-300ft down the side of a mountain, pics soon.

ya what/// :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Mudderoy]

Rolled it 200-300ft down the side of a mountain, pics soon.

So it's dead? :bang:

[OrangeXJ]

Rolled it 200-300ft down the side of a mountain, pics soon.

You ok?

[UhhhItsEric]

Drove it to work for the first time. Doing a coolant system flush tomorrow to get rid of the gross crap in the radiator.

[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d890-e4b9-3d1a.jpg
Pulled fenders... Getting ready to cut :-(
Nate
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[XJ Wheeler]

ya what/// :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


So it's dead? :bang:


You ok?

Uh... X2

[cpttuna]

Made three T-handled valve cover wrenches.(used 11mm deep socket). I had made one for myself awhile back. We visited my son and upon checking and finding his oil low, I went and got my t-handle to check his valve cover. I had gotten the kids all cheap socket sets(no deep sockets). Now, all 3 will have a T-handle next to the PDC so They or I can check the valve cover bolts when doing other engine checks.

[89Laredo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee8426b-8c07-e0d2.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/aee8426b-8c27-d264.jpg

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Towed it home from my parents.
Every time it rains or even get a little humid I have a hard time with.

[defibvt]

Didn't do much but put in all weather floor mats. Hated the stock not staying place ones.

[TeXJ]

No I read a wright up from Cherokee forum on how to do the swap, I haven't hooked the ebrake up yet have to save up for the cables but its easy, the whole swap was if a person can change oil they can do this swap that's how easy it was..

oh nice linky linky :D

[nickxj94]

oh nice linky linky :D

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=126719

[cherokeewrecker]

After work I decided to start finishing up my rear cargo storage box, took my rear sound bar oout to sand down and paint, and install new speakers, and also took off my rear hatch cover so I can install some speakers in there as well.....

And the other day I put down a deposit on another XJ, this ones a '98 Sport :)

[89Laredo]

Ripped the brain out of the 97 and picked up the other parts from it my brother pulled.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7518482038_32418886bf_k.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Took a wheel off the 99 so I could remove a rotor. Need to measure it to see if I had composite or cast iron rotors. Seems the 1999 can be either! I measured it and it is composite. I took my old axle wheel bearing and held it up side by side to the 99 and it is identical, so I ordered the same Timken bearings I installed on my 1998.

RockAuto.com shows them shipped. I'll change out the Dana 30 axle u-joints at the same time of course. Pads and rotor looked good, but I might change them anyway. Once the bearings are changed that should get rid of the noise.

Doesn't seem to be causing a problem, but I want to replace them before they start leaning at a 45 degree angle like XJ4IV's did at one point. :D

Also adjusted the lower control arms on the 1998. Took me a while to figure out that without shims I needed to move the control arms all the way to the back and just use the adjustable control arms to adjust the length.

[XJ4IV]

lol "THAT" picture... that was a HORRIBLE day of wheeling on my poor jeep... the bearings were GONE one of the studs went missing bent tierod blew out two tires and STILL was able to drive it home 73 miles!

and NOW I cannot find that picture... I thinkit is in my friends photobucket account
`

[Mudderoy]

lol "THAT" picture... that was a HORRIBLE day of wheeling on my poor jeep... the bearings were GONE one of the studs went missing bent tierod blew out two tires and STILL was able to drive it home 73 miles!

and NOW I cannot find that picture... I thinkit is in my friends photobucket account
`

Well I saw it in person at your house in Katy. Lets just say it left a lasting impression on me, and not a good one. ;)

[XJ4IV]

wait I was thinking of my dallas trip last year.... was it my house or my apt?

[msmoorenburg]

ordered the lift kit for the darkside :D

[89Laredo]

Made a part out thread for the 97.
Stole the hood lift strut from moms old buick. Gonna take the lift arm out of its bracket and use a bolt to hold the strut in, the other side of the strut will be held to the hood with two bolts.
Stole the hood light from moms buick too.
Put 97 mirrors on my renix.
http://img.tapatalk.com/4b64919a-6a84-bd85.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/4b64919a-6a92-4839.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/4b64919a-6a9d-c61f.jpg

[oderdene]

checked and gaped spark plugs, more stable idling @ ~ 600rpm

[UhhhItsEric]

Over the weekend I took the wood paneling along the running boards off and worked on sanding a primer coat in order to paint it all black because new fender flares are way too expensive.

[XJ Wheeler]

ordered the lift kit for the darkside :D

Need more info... What ya going with?

[msmoorenburg]

Need more info... What ya going with?

6.5 long arm with sye

[XJ Wheeler]

6.5 long arm with sye

Nice setup, what brand?

That about what i planned for mine back when i got it, then realized how much more $ it would consume.

[msmoorenburg]

Nice setup, what brand?

That about what i planned for mine back when i got it, then realized how much more $ it would consume.

RC I'll have pics thursday i hope

[TeXJ]

lol "THAT" picture... that was a HORRIBLE day of wheeling on my poor jeep... the bearings were GONE one of the studs went missing bent tierod blew out two tires and STILL was able to drive it home 73 miles!

and NOW I cannot find that picture... I thinkit is in my friends photobucket account
`

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/773240a3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/999f9030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/4b77aedf.jpg

theres a few of em

[ssandy]

front hub went out so i bought one now i gotta change it

[801 xj ohh rah]

stupid water pump decided it wanted to act up so i started that this morning(still not done) needed a vice for that copper/brass line that runs to the heater core and got a new pump from napa so should be up & run n by tomorrow

[oderdene]

replaced leaky power steering pump and serpentine belt

[XJ4IV]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/773240a3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/999f9030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/4b77aedf.jpg

theres a few of em

well I was meaning the one parked in your driveway showing how jacked up my steering was after we made it back to your house

[XJ4IV]

put the doors back on... freaking torrential down pour yesterday...carried over to today and will continue through part of tomorrow... Looks better with doors ON but feels better with em off!

[cpttuna]

repaced blower motor resistor and relay.

[Mudderoy]

front hub went out so i bought one now i gotta change it

That's the worse thing about buying stuff, having to install it! :smiley-scared002: :D

[nickxj94]

Started building some square tube doors! http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3a8-412e-470a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/45aba3a8-4146-e06f.jpg

[nickxj94]

Got one done! Ready for paint and gotta get latches before I paint, other is halfway done ran out of wire lol, http://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-37b8-d968.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/18f8c232-37c8-08b1.jpg

sent from my dead Samsung i dropped in the ice chest!

[Mudderoy]

http://youtu.be/uk3FcUxd37g

[89Laredo]

Yesterday
http://img.tapatalk.com/aee8403d-3e98-a562.jpg

[prerunner1982]

Yesterday as I was leaving work I decided to rip all the molding off each side..
Then today it didn't want to start on me twice.. I think I hurt it's feelings or something, all I did was make it look more sexy. :confused:

[Brasscatz]

Got in the new brake lines :D

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0884.jpg

[cj4a nz]

got it started :D and rocked back and and forward cruching gears :rolleye0012: gotta love non sycro boxes, still cant work out why my roof light and compressor dont go any more :bang:
on a side note found more floor in my workshop :rolleyes:

[oderdene]

Replaced front carrier and pinion bearings, pinion slingers, oil seal and front hub. used old shims and pinion nut, little over tighten hope it will last long. Little force needed to rotate pinion.

[Mudderoy]

Replaced the axle wheel bearings and axle u-joints on the 1999.

The old bearings sound like they have sand in them. The one remaining one I have from the 1998 that has 100k miles on it is smooth like the new Timkens.

Not sure what they did to these on the 99, maybe it's normal for 147k miles.

[Dakom]

Well I spent 30 minutes getting my drivers door to unlock, didn't feel the need to have to start crawling in and out of the passanger side. I also started the hunt as to where my leak is that is causing the carpet in the back to become soaked every time it rains, no luck there yet though.


I have the same problem on mine let me know if you find out where because i gave up

[Dakom]

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/Jeep/photo9.jpg

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/Jeep/photo10.jpg

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/Jeep/photo7.jpg

[prerunner1982]

Oh and I got my 1 gen XJtalk sticker put on...

[Mudderoy]

Oh and I got my 1 gen XJtalk sticker put on...

Surely a sign of a miracle!

[cantab27]

pulled starter........

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/2012-07-15001001.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/2012-07-15001002.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/2012-07-15001003.jpg


:rolleye0012::rolleye0012:

[Carves]

pulled starter........



Muttley Laugh - YouTube



You will keep playing in puddles huh ??? .... :poke:

[XJ4IV]

well in an effort to have some great GRUB while on offroading camping trips... I scored THIS guy for FREEEEEEE on craigslist.com
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/5Ib5Ff5M73Lb3Jb3H1c7f0e331a6e360310b5.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/5Na5G75Kf3o93N93ldc7f762ffa93cbe31885.jpg
I THHOUGHT that I was gonna weld this guy on the trailer but once I got it home and started cleaning it up I decided it was nicer than the current grill I had sooooo THAT guy got demoted to trailer grill!!!
More on THAT later!

[89Laredo]

Took it camping and spent way too much money...
300 mi at 20.001 mpg though.

Trying to decide if I want a 29sp 8.25 (free) or locked(welded) and swap ready 8.8 with discs (200 but he will install the whole lift and axle).
Dd and planned 3"/31s
I really want the discs.

And hit 248k.
http://img.tapatalk.com/aefce898-316f-6961.jpg

[oderdene]

arrived distributor cap and rotor, cap have small crack around electrode, hope it will not affect performance.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UNcvM3khRr0/UAVwaMnN-eI/AAAAAAAACGE/IUUQmhR5Hek/s640/IMG_4460.JPG

[Mudderoy]

arrived distributor cap and rotor, cap have small crack around electrode, hope it will not affect performance.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UNcvM3khRr0/UAVwaMnN-eI/AAAAAAAACGE/IUUQmhR5Hek/s640/IMG_4460.JPG

Good eye! :beer:

[Showtime3492]

Still awaiting an engine for my '00 its only been at the race shop for 4 months now.... :(

[jonlee79]

din my head liner down in 15 min took 2hrs to put back up.but it is done still have to do visors and speaker bar http://s18.postimage.org/ajoe1k1yd/head_liner1.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/ajoe1k1yd/) http://s9.postimage.org/cqs121zzv/headliner_2.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/cqs121zzv/)

[Superkirby]

I love the camo headliner!! Can I ask what you used for it and how you did it? I was just thinking the other day that my tan interior would look pretty good with some camo in it.

[bigjim350]

I drove mine to work today. A little over 100 miles round trip. Did great, ran cool. No unexpected noises or rattles........ Tons of noises and rattles just no unexpected ones.

[oderdene]

replaced distributor cap and rotor

[jonlee79]

got the materal from walmart on line was pertty cheep had to get to rolls the glue was the most $$$.it was $25 a can most of it sold for $30 a can.it is a fleace materal i was realy in prest at how it turned out

[Mudderoy]

I drove mine to work today. A little over 100 miles round trip. Did great, ran cool. No unexpected noises or rattles........ Tons of noises and rattles just no unexpected ones.

lol, you know having the experience of driving the vehicle makes it much easier to work on, or know when to work on it.

[89Laredo]

Welded my hinges yesterday.

Sent from my Milestone X using Tapatalk 2

[Theriggs81]

Just bought my Jeep 1997 XJ Country last week. Today I installed rampage headlights with a new wire harness.

[XJ4IV]

welded my old grill to the trailer... not sure I like the looks though... kinda limits
my view of the jeep in the rearview!

[Dakom]

took it out playin

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/Jeep/IMG_0354.jpg

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/Jeep/IMG_0399.jpg

[oderdene]

Measured front ride height, from axle top to bottom of frame. 10.6" driver and 10.5" passenger side. She is my DD and 4" lift/31" tire is enough for us. Mission accomplished :D :D :D

[bigjim350]

Bought a set of wheel adpaters. They are 5x4.5 to 5x5. Dont have any wheels for em yet, but at $50 for the set of 4 I couldnt pass em up

[Carves]

Yesty and today ....

gave it a serious Jeep style workout .... ;)

First up ...

A coupla hours of this ....

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Dubbo%2019072012/Yawn01b.jpg


.... and then the really, hard wheeling began ....










Two whole days of this ...... :shocker:





http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Dubbo%2019072012/Mall01b.jpg




:rolleyes: .... :smiley-laughing021:




Silly townsfolk :bang: ...
Tis only July ........... and they have the red and green xmas lights up already .. :confused:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Dubbo%2019072012/XmasDec01b.jpg


:D


Worked the poor little XJ so hard mall crawling ... the tailgate handle mechanism wore out :mad: ... so theres a weekend repair job to do. :mad:

... and if I'd known that repair was forthcoming ... it wouldnt have got a set of canvas seatcovers and some other bits .... but like bigjim350 ... I can't resist a 1/2 price bargain either .. :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Dubbo%2019072012/Canvas01b.jpg

[prerunner1982]

Oh and I got my 1 gen XJtalk sticker put on...

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=3229

[oderdene]

added a leaf to level out rear :D :D :D

[nateyz2000]

Installed my front locker:-)http://img.tapatalk.com/43b55b8c-ed57-7cf3.jpg

[dagr8tim]

Wire brushed the subframe patch and then undercoated it.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xbUco_LjXL4/UArUJ0rqzMI/AAAAAAAACbU/KNcL9eLpyPU/s905/2012-07-21_12-07-52_462.jpg

I also fixed my nearly fallen off tail light lense. 2 of the 3 bolt holes had broken off, and the 3rd had a huge crack in it. The little foot part was also broken off. A tube of epoxy & a donor piece from a broke tail light I found in the garage trash and it's stronger than the driver's which is still mint.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-sdD1MIDispY/UAsDLkYV5MI/AAAAAAAACcc/Ygup1VNwO2M/s508/2012-07-21_15-02-16_251.jpg

At the bottom, you can see where I glued on another chunk of plastic to replace the missing part that had the lower bolt hole.

[K5ADT]

Got an engine to rebuild :-)


K5ADT

[K5ADT]

added a leaf to level out rear :D :D :D

I need to do that, rear is sagging.


K5ADT

[XJ4IV]

drove it 3 miles... found out that the radiator still has a leak... guess it didnt fix itself damn!

[Mudderoy]

Ran across a good deal mid week on a NEW ARB air locker for a Chrysler 8.25, I was the only bidder.

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/myarbc825.png

So now I just wait for it to come in...

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/myarbc825a.png

[Brasscatz]

Ran across a good deal mid week on a NEW ARB air locker for a Chrysler 8.25, I was the only bidder.

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/myarbc825.png

So now I just wait for it to come in...

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/myarbc825a.png

Nice! So we're all going to Creekside the weekend after you get it, right?

[4.3LXJ]

Nice Tony

[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d88f-5ce0-6487.jpginstalled Ridgid industries lights
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4d88f-5d24-c929.jpgrelocated brake lines, and flexed it out to check... Need extended...

[XJ4IV]

Ran across a good deal mid week on a NEW ARB air locker for a Chrysler 8.25, I was the only bidder.

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/myarbc825.png

So now I just wait for it to come in...

http://xjtalk.com/images/special/myarbc825a.png

tony is the commute getting THAT BAD that you gotta get a locker?
cause I have never seen yours offroad....

[4.3LXJ]

I'm jealous Tony, neither of mine came with carrier bearings.

[ArmyGuy45]

Changed out my front wheel hubs w/ bearings. I have a grinding noise when I do hard left or right turning as the tire rotates. I hope this fixes it!

[Mudderoy]

I'm jealous Tony, neither of mine came with carrier bearings.

:wow: I thought they all did. I just assumed I guess.

[Mudderoy]

Nice! So we're all going to Creekside the weekend after you get it, right?

It will happen when it happens.

[OrangeXJ]

removed the stock air filter box to make room for the wire less winch control and replaced it with this

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture251.jpg

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture250.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Sourced a set of the Canyon rims from a friends 98 ZJ.. That way I can find me one more and have a matching set of 5 rims for the tires once I get back from my upcoming deployment.. Just need to pick them up once this trip is over...and find a decent set of tires to replace my Baja claws, or at least the front ones.. LOL

[Carves]

Pulled the tailgate trim and diagnosed the spongy feel in the latch action.

Nothing busted ... just the whole mechanism getting tired and worn.

So ..... no pics ... :p








....... Until I replace the lot with the spare one ... and also fit an extra, in cab, release lever .. ;)

[bigjim350]

Put in some new door speakers today. The old ones were a bit rough.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20120722_201334.jpg

Hell you can see the high water mark. Damn near went all the way under.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20120722_201353.jpg

[UHCOSTUH]

Ripped the entire front end out of my old jeep/donor to put in my new one. The rears are next weekend. Hopefully she will be ready for the woods next week for my week off XD

[UHCOSTUH]

281 forgot to upload pic

[XJ4IV]

I bought it a little brother to help me take the focus off the jeep and spread it out a little to help the morale of the family.... I got a fixer upper waverunner for free... then the guy sold me a Bayliner boat for $1000!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-22193810.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-22190101.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-22193536.jpg

[oderdene]

Measured ride height, from axle top to bottom of frame.

front:
10.6" driver and 10.5" passenger side.
rear:
10.6" driver and 10.6" passenger side.


above measurement means ~4" up front and 4.6" rear. Is it correct?

rear driveshaft extended (out) .75" and no vibe up to 50mph, due to traffic can't go faster this morning.

[4.3LXJ]

Od, check the How to section for determining lift hight

[oderdene]

Factory Service Manual says in a section on suspensions that gives the factory's OFFICIAL measurements by the "dirty" method. For the benefit of anyone who is interested, here they are:

-------------------------------------------------------
Checking Front Ride Height

Measure front ride height with the vehicle unloaded (no luggage or passengers) and with the fuel tank full.

Place the vehicle on a level surface and measure the veryical distance between the top of the axle tube (A) and the underside of the frame sill (B). Refer to Figure 1 for driver's side measurement and Figure 2 for passenger side measurement. Be sure each measurement is taken from the top of the tube and not from the axle or shift motor housings.

With Standard or Soft Ride Suspension, vertical distance should be 17 cm (6-3/4 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch). With Heavy Duty Suspension, vertical distance should be 20 cm (7-3/4 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch).

Checking Rear Ride Height

Measure rear ride height with the vehicle unloaded (no luggage or passengers) and with the fuel tank full.

Place the vehicle on a level surface and measure the vertical distance between the top of the axle tube (C) and the underside of the frame sill (D) inboard of the jounce bumper (E).

With Standard or Soft Ride Suspension, vertical distance should be 15 cm (6 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch). With Heavy Duty Suspension, vertical distance should be 18 cm (7 inches) plus or minus 13 mm (1/2 inch).

[Mudderoy]

I bought it a little brother to help me take the focus off the jeep and spread it out a little to help the morale of the family.... I got a fixer upper waverunner for free... then the guy sold me a Bayliner boat for $1000!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-22193810.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-22190101.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-07-22193536.jpg

That's great. Congrats! Keep us updated on it and with pictures of course.

[prcjeep]

I replaced my hvac control switch yesterday. Had to cut and rewire the two plugs that connected to the rear. Nice to have AC again!!

[oderdene]

Od, check the How to section for determining lift hight

Just found write-up, will measure from center of cap :D

[nickxj94]

Got my homebrew square tube doors done and mounted! http://img.tapatalk.com/45aba300-f536-9dd0.jpg