What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Jeepster19]

Pushed it out of the garage so I could get the grill out.I'm still waiting on my header from gale banks engineering.It was shipped out friday,estimated arrival is on this friday.I can't wait to put my Xj back together,probably stay up late friday night and put it back together. :D:D:D

[Dredwolf]

Installed a set of Rough Country shocks in the rear, found the bar pins were already an issue by previous owner, not sure how good his solution was.

Took pics to post, found out Webshots is now Smile and sucks, so need another photo solution.:bang:

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=429&pictureid=3279

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=429&pictureid=3281

[NW99XJ]

Installed a set of Rough Country shocks in the rear, found the bar pins were already an issue by previous owner, not sure how good his solution was.
Took pics to post, found out Webshots is now Smile and sucks, so need another photo solution.:bang:

I have those same shocks, they do well enough.
I also run JKS Bar Pin Eliminators. They're awesome.
For pic solutions, I use Photobucket for stuff I know wont see a lot of traffic.
For high visibility, or frequently viewed pics on forums, I use imageshack, ...but they have a 500 pic limit on the free accounts (I have two accounts now with them) :)

Both sites are very user friendly, and work well.

[89Laredo]

Flickr and photobucket.

[Mudderoy]

Flickr and photobucket.

What is this, an ad? :smiley-whacky119:

[nickxj94]

Flickr and photobucket.

I have both but only use photobucket lol

[XJ Wheeler]

I have those same shocks, they do well enough.
I also run JKS Bar Pin Eliminators. They're awesome.
For pic solutions, I use Photobucket for stuff I know wont see a lot of traffic.
For high visibility, or frequently viewed pics on forums, I use imageshack, ...but they have a 500 pic limit on the free accounts (I have two accounts now with them) :)

Both sites are very user friendly, and work well.

What's the reason for using different ones for high vs low traffic? Just wondering.

[cpttuna]

Got to take the jeep and trailer to the property in southwest Pa. for 3 days. Yes, from the pics,I had to put it in 4wheel drive. I took 6 bales of alfalfa hay, 200 lbs of corn, and a salt block for the deer. A good time was had.

[Dredwolf]

I have those same shocks, they do well enough.
I also run JKS Bar Pin Eliminators. They're awesome.
For pic solutions, I use Photobucket for stuff I know wont see a lot of traffic.
For high visibility, or frequently viewed pics on forums, I use imageshack, ...but they have a 500 pic limit on the free accounts (I have two accounts now with them) :)

Both sites are very user friendly, and work well.

I should have explained the PO's solution...it appears one bolt broke, so he drilled that out and ruined the welded nut, and then decided to use what appears to be M6 bolts dropped from the top, with regular washers and nuts. Not terrible, but not much "bite" on the bar pin either.

I guess I need to download the JKS instructions and check them out.

[saar]

Replaced the radiator, second time in one month... leaking cheap one :(
(not so cheap actually, ~$220)

[NW99XJ]

What's the reason for using different ones for high vs low traffic? Just wondering.
Photobucket limits the amount of "hits" or traffic, whatever you want to call it on any one picture from the free accounts... they'll then sever the link to that one pic, maybe temporarily, ....but either way, if its a popular forum/thread, and you have a particularly interesting pic... there's a good chance it will only be able to be publicly viewed "X" number of times.
Imageshack however does not put these kind of viewing restrictions on the pics in their free accounts.

[Mudderoy]

Replaced HD GC fan clutch on the 98. No change in running temps.

[NW99XJ]

Replaced HD GC fan clutch on the 98. No change in running temps.

I'm beginning to think its your thermostat.....

[TeXJ]

I'm beginning to think its your thermostat.....

in other words, User Error :D

[jonlee79]

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/members/jonlee79-40942/albums/my-xj/80803-stickers.jpg
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/members/jonlee79-40942/albums/my-xj/80802-stickers.jpg
my stickers still have to put some more on

[Silverfoot]

Got my cb radio hooked up night before last with some help from a friend. I'll post some pics in my build thread as soon as everything is mounted and I have all the wires hidden away.

[cantab27]

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/members/jonlee79-40942/albums/my-xj/80803-stickers.jpg
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/members/jonlee79-40942/albums/my-xj/80802-stickers.jpg
my stickers still have to put some more on

them there cf ones are gonna slow ya xj down........:D

but all stickers are welcome here.....:rolleye0012:

[89Laredo]

Cf...
:gag:

Almost 10k posts, 8 infractions, and two bans until I finally saw the light.


Drove mine to work...

[Showtime3492]

Gettin ready to cut the passenger floor out to fix the rust issue there.

[denverd1]

Almost 10k posts, 8 infractions, and two bans until I finally saw the light.


Infraction? sounds like grade school math to me. Didn't know you could find one on the interweb...

Got shocks in, now time to mount 'em up! Hopefully today. I will say that for $50/each Doetsch Tech shocks look great. Big ole' piston.

[Mudderoy]

Cf...
:gag:

Almost 10k posts, 8 infractions, and two bans until I finally saw the light.


Drove mine to work...

:wow: 10k posts. You were a little chatterbox over there weren't you? ;)

[TeXJ]

:wow: 10k posts. You were a little chatterbox over there weren't you? ;)

haha

[imehtoh]

Washed it new stickers.:mock:698

[Brasscatz]

Replaced HD GC fan clutch on the 98. No change in running temps.

:poke: Whatcha gonna do with the one you took out? :D



Well, today I installed my new rear wiper switch. Took all of a minute and a half maybe. Unfortunately, the wiper still didn't work so it looks like I need to find a wiper motor.
Also, I had to go be the boss today at a few other stores which are further away, and when I got home to the mailbox I heard some weird chirping/squeaking coming from under the hood as I checked the mail. (I own a house and I still have a community mailbox... I hate that.) Pulled in the garage and popped the hood... electric fan is making the noise. Seems like that's now on the list of things to replace.
I turned off the motor and I noticed that my coolant reservoir was loosing water from the over flow spout and I could hear boiling in the radiator cap for quite some time. The temps were about 227* according to my handy dandy bluetooth scanner but it never got higher than that the whole drive home. I'm thinking I need a new radiator cap... what do y'all think?

[Mudderoy]

:poke: Whatcha gonna do with the one you took out? :D



Well, today I installed my new rear wiper switch. Took all of a minute and a half maybe. Unfortunately, the wiper still didn't work so it looks like I need to find a wiper motor.
Also, I had to go be the boss today at a few other stores which are further away, and when I got home to the mailbox I heard some weird chirping/squeaking coming from under the hood as I checked the mail. (I own a house and I still have a community mailbox... I hate that.) Pulled in the garage and popped the hood... electric fan is making the noise. Seems like that's now on the list of things to replace.
I turned off the motor and I noticed that my coolant reservoir was loosing water from the over flow spout and I could hear boiling in the radiator cap for quite some time. The temps were about 227* according to my handy dandy bluetooth scanner but it never got higher than that the whole drive home. I'm thinking I need a new radiator cap... what do y'all think?

Use it on the 99.

[Jeepster19]

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/045fa3b47cc189d2667292b30b580c32.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/e6e5a5190d57d8a63517856dc826e378.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/9b62bd244b98aab7034f4f7d74ffd856.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/2d5df76aa9c4620e21fe3d88af4b055e.jpgWell guys,my header came in today from gale banks engineering,one day early,awesome!Here's a few pics of the header and what I got done.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/26dd33d872d073a9410f234519a1f289.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

:poke: Whatcha gonna do with the one you took out? :D



Well, today I installed my new rear wiper switch. Took all of a minute and a half maybe. Unfortunately, the wiper still didn't work so it looks like I need to find a wiper motor.
Also, I had to go be the boss today at a few other stores which are further away, and when I got home to the mailbox I heard some weird chirping/squeaking coming from under the hood as I checked the mail. (I own a house and I still have a community mailbox... I hate that.) Pulled in the garage and popped the hood... electric fan is making the noise. Seems like that's now on the list of things to replace.
I turned off the motor and I noticed that my coolant reservoir was loosing water from the over flow spout and I could hear boiling in the radiator cap for quite some time. The temps were about 227* according to my handy dandy bluetooth scanner but it never got higher than that the whole drive home. I'm thinking I need a new radiator cap... what do y'all think?

Before ya put out the cash on a new wiper motor check to see if you're getting a signal at the motor. Just to make sure its not a wiring issue instead.

[Brasscatz]

Yep, was gonna break out the circuit tester this weekend. I had started to do that at the switch when I discovered it was broken. My wife is starting to get really tired of all these parts I'm buying lol

[XJ4IV]

Sorry Ive been outta commision since moday but over the weekend I was able to remove the old head, clean the SERIOUS carbon build up on the crankcase get a fresh cleaning on the block surface replaced the head gasket with a Victor Reinz gasket kit installed a freshly rebuilt head straight from cylinder heads international in grand prairie texas for 351 bucks, installed new temp sensor cleaned up pushrods cleaned up valve cover was GOING to replace those bolts as well but the ones I bought were a hair too short so I cleaned up the OE ones and re-used them fresh oil change installed bosch platinum+4 plugs filled with new coolant.... and drove her onto the trailer!
I started getting sick on the way home so basically all I was able to do was load and unload her back at home and park it! tuesday morning had to call in sick to work and went to ER to find out I had a staph infection causing my body to focus on fighting THAT and neglecting other things... like flu season I went to see about getting flu stuff taken care of but instead they located a MAJOR staph infection and Ive kinda been bedrest since Tuesday... TOTALLY SUCKS!!!!

new head... and apparently I deleted alllllll the install pics from my phone before the ever loaded to photobucket...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204638.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204655.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204727.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204748.jpg

and for those of you wondering where the casting number is... cause everthing on google said it was UNDER the valve cover... it isnt... its on the head UNDER the fuel injector wiring loom... that black plastic that runs the length of the head on the driver side... its in line with the throttle body

and here is a pic of the head gasket
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-06131615.jpg
oh heres one from FB
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/560776_10151452357868858_425765734_n.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Get well soon Scott

[Showtime3492]

Gonna go out n weld these floor pans in. Had to cut the passenger side out. Time willing starting my buddys zj's boatsides.

[denverd1]

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/045fa3b47cc189d2667292b30b580c32.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/e6e5a5190d57d8a63517856dc826e378.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/9b62bd244b98aab7034f4f7d74ffd856.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/2d5df76aa9c4620e21fe3d88af4b055e.jpgWell guys,my header came in today from gale banks engineering,one day early,awesome!Here's a few pics of the header and what I got done.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/26dd33d872d073a9410f234519a1f289.jpg

purdy!!! even LOOKS less restrictive. Where'd ya get the header? NVMD, I seen it posted up there.

[TeXJ]

Get well soon Scott

x2

nice head!

[XJ Wheeler]

Sorry Ive been outta commision since moday but over the weekend I was able to remove the old head, clean the SERIOUS carbon build up on the crankcase get a fresh cleaning on the block surface replaced the head gasket with a Victor Reinz gasket kit installed a freshly rebuilt head straight from cylinder heads international in grand prairie texas for 351 bucks, installed new temp sensor cleaned up pushrods cleaned up valve cover was GOING to replace those bolts as well but the ones I bought were a hair too short so I cleaned up the OE ones and re-used them fresh oil change installed bosch platinum+4 plugs filled with new coolant.... and drove her onto the trailer!
I started getting sick on the way home so basically all I was able to do was load and unload her back at home and park it! tuesday morning had to call in sick to work and went to ER to find out I had a staph infection causing my body to focus on fighting THAT and neglecting other things... like flu season I went to see about getting flu stuff taken care of but instead they located a MAJOR staph infection and Ive kinda been bedrest since Tuesday... TOTALLY SUCKS!!!!

new head... and apparently I deleted alllllll the install pics from my phone before the ever loaded to photobucket...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204638.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204655.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204727.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-05204748.jpg

and for those of you wondering where the casting number is... cause everthing on google said it was UNDER the valve cover... it isnt... its on the head UNDER the fuel injector wiring loom... that black plastic that runs the length of the head on the driver side... its in line with the throttle body

and here is a pic of the head gasket
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/2012-10-06131615.jpg
oh heres one from FB
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/560776_10151452357868858_425765734_n.jpg

Good move going to the hospital, staph's some serious stuff. Get better, buddy. The jeep will still be there next week.

[XJ Wheeler]

Yep, was gonna break out the circuit tester this weekend. I had started to do that at the switch when I discovered it was broken. My wife is starting to get really tired of all these parts I'm buying lol

Just tell her its an investment in your relationship, once you go wheeling that's "family time". Gotta have a good running jeep to do that.:D

[Brasscatz]

Just tell her its an investment in your relationship, once you go wheeling that's "family time". Gotta have a good running jeep to do that.:D

Lol, I don't think she'd ever go with me ;) Plus... she'd make the argument that the rear wiper isn't needed for wheelin! I don't know if she'd buy the fact that mud gets up on that window.

[XJ Wheeler]

Lol, I don't think she'd ever go with me ;) Plus... she'd make the argument that the rear wiper isn't needed for wheelin! I don't know if she'd buy the fact that mud gets up on that window.

Tell her I keep splashing it on there. :D

[Carves]

Filled it up full of groceries .... no wait ...





... that was yesterday ... :o


:D


Today it got loaded up with a bunch of goodies from a Sat morn garage sale ... Was a shame I got there too late, to snap up the cheap cargo barriers - I could have made fit the XJ ... :mad:




... and I swore a bit, looking at the spot where until yesterday ... the rear pass door, window visor used to be .. :mad::mad:

You'se can go on about trail damage, all you like ... but supermarket damage is worse ... :bang: ... :rolleye0012: ... :D

[cantab27]

haven't seen my in two weeks.........

[XJ Wheeler]

haven't seen my in two weeks.........

Your hair must be growing then... since you haven't been pulling it out for two weeks.:D

[cantab27]

Your hair must be growing then... since you haven't been pulling it out for two weeks.:D

been no hair growing on this old mudguard for 25 plus years.....:D



http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1888.jpg

[bigjim350]

Mine is stashed in the back of the shop now. Waiting on xjwheeler, brasscatz, mudderoy and msmorrenburg to man up and go wheeling with me :D. Until then it will be stored in the shop and hated as a money pit ;)

[bigjim350]

been no hair growing on this old mudguard for 25 plus years.....:D



http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1888.jpg

That pic of you in that shirt reminds me of freddy krueger....although you are much more of a sicko :D
http://www.neuebild.com/photos/registered_photos/153-freddy-krueger.jpg

[cantab27]

thank you......

and this pic reminds me of a young George Michael...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/246745_2014847284527_1044171471_2449327_945400_n.j pg


same sorter gay wave....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/george-michael.jpg

now whos the sicko bro........
:D:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Aren't i glad you guys don't have a pic of me.

[bigjim350]

Dont know who that guy is wayne. He has a cool beat up green wheeler jeep. Sure aint me, i have a purdy one.....

[cantab27]

Aren't i glad you guys don't have a pic of me.

no but found out what ya been doing to ya jeep........:rolleye0012:


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/12350e4e.jpg


:D

[XJ Wheeler]

no but found out what ya been doing to ya jeep........:rolleye0012:


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/12350e4e.jpg


:D

Who told!?!?

At least its green, right?:p

[cpttuna]

got new tires for the wife's XJ.(235-75R-15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A load range C. shopped around and even got different bids from 2 different Tireman locations. I finally went with Sears of all places.(they beat the price from Tireman without having it in writing.) Got 64,00 miles out of the old set.

[prerunner1982]

Used it to lead 13 other Jeepers around the county looking at old towns, cemeteries, and bridges. Will post a thread on it when I get them all loaded to a photo sharing site.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/227455_352209591538674_1433355431_n.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

I love doing that kind of stuff

[TimmyTXJ]

With much helpful advice from some gurus on the site and the wealth of knowledge contained in the threads... I replaced the rear main seal. Now I'm pretty handy, and getting dirty ain't no thing for me (I generally enjoy it) but that has got to have been the most miserable job I've ever performed on a vehicle! I wasn't able to completely drop the pan but I was able to push it far enough forward to get the access I needed. Took me all day Friday to do it, but it HAD to be done!

To celebrate a job well done, I took the jeep on it's inagural drive around the neighborhood. (I haven't really driven it since I bought it for safety reasons). Everything seemed to go well except when I got it home it was spraying something from the front and hissing an awful lot. I didn't smell antifreeze, but I assume that's was it was. Looks like I'll be tackling the cooling system next!

[denverd1]

yep RMS is straight DIRTY. was one of the first things I did when I got mine. glad I won't have do it again any time soon

[Brasscatz]

So, after finding out my rear wiper switch was broken and buying a new one, my wiper still didn't work. Hadn't since I bought the thing. I figured I'd be buying a new wiper motor (especially since the arm was down past the window when I bought it and was stuck there pretty good when I moved it back up to the window). I took off the plastic hatch panel and unhooked the wiring connecter to the motor so I could use my circuit test light on it. No power. So I got to thinking that maybe the wiper wouldn't move if the hatch was open and I'd have to crawl into the back and test it closed. I really didn't feel like unloading all that crap, so since the PO had a bunch of fuse bungles even as I was looking at it to buy it, I decided to check there. I found the culprit and the wiper works!!!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1172.jpg

The blade was all jacked up so it wasn't doing much good, so I remembered that I kept my wife's old wipers from when we switched her Jeep to the Rain-X Latitude wipers. One little snip down to size and voila! Nice wiper blade! Now I can't wait for it to rain again. I was like a little kid sitting there with the water hose runnin' on the back glass (giggling with joy) as I watched the little wiper that couldn't, turn into the little wiper that could and DID! rofl

[nickxj94]

Mine works when it wants too on the 00 lol idk? My 94 has worked perfect but my hose is missing and the spring too. I use it to squirt on the person behind me when they tailgate :D:D

[Dredwolf]

After wheeling it pretty hard the last two days on its first 2 trips since I bought it, I got tired of the "Check Engine" light and installed a new cat.......


Its purring like a kitten now.....:smiley-laughing021:


http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=429&pictureid=3292

[prerunner1982]

Trip pictures posted.
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?p=129734#post129734

[Carves]

Welllll .... since theres been a bunch of dirt & dust floating about from the veggie patch work ...


It got a wash and a blow dry ... :D

[NW99XJ]

Mine developed an exhaust leak this weekend... only at start-up and idle until it warms up, then ....good as new. I think it may be the doughnut coupler thing where the header meets the down pipe.... I'll be looking into it more this week.

[Dredwolf]

Changed the oil for the first time with a "rapid change/flush special" - cheap filter, and "leftover" quarts of 10w30 from other oil changes. I'll run this for 500 miles or so (or a couple of wheeling trips) and change it to a decent filter and all one brand of oil, with oil treatment for the next 3K miles.

Checked the motor mounts, appear good, motor does not twist hard, but will change with the new one's PO left in the back. Noticed an exhaust leak I'll have to track down, and got to fabricate something to replace the exhaust mount that the PO broke on the cross member.

Made notes on what needs "real" repairs since the XJ proved it will work.

[Jeepster19]

Finally got around to putting my Xj back together,here's a few pictures of the header I installed.:D:D:Dhttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/3b1f274575a2ab78a4496b82762745e2.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/7c246419a7d3eb57884efb30ed4c2cbf.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/78ddf6b6a83d59213b6004eea6034854.jpg

[nickxj94]

Got me a little new to me system for my 00xj, two Rockford 12s in a big box and a 1200w amp, pioneer head unit she thumps a little now :D got to dark for pics but I get some in the am. And it didn't cost me a Penny I traded my Xbox 360 for the 12s and traded my .380 pistol for the amp and traded my Sony xplod for the pioneer LOL!

[Mudderoy]

Mine developed an exhaust leak this weekend... only at start-up and idle until it warms up, then ....good as new. I think it may be the doughnut coupler thing where the header meets the down pipe.... I'll be looking into it more this week.

Both my headers did this. I guess this new one will start in a year. lol

[NW99XJ]

Whats funny is that it hasnt done it in days now... as soon as I put it out there that I was going to do something about it.... it fixed itself.... go figure. I'm still planning on climbing under there this weekend, and poking around.

[4.3LXJ]

Josh, as soon as you grab a big hammer, things will fix themselves. :D

[NW99XJ]

LOL!
...yea the Jeep Gods saw me reaching for the sockets, and BFH and *voila*

[Showtime3492]

Nothing lately... Its been a waitin game to get all the remaining parts gathered. Tomorrow gonna throw the new rotors on the front, and bleed the brakes. Also gonna install new transmission cooler connections on the tranny so i can eliminate the leaks goin on. Should be easy since the floor is still cut out on the passenger side.

[LizardRunner]

New rotors and pads up front, rear pads and parking brakes, rebuilt the tranny, new fluids everywhere, new idle air control, ignition switch, 4 new tpms sensors, fuel system clean out, new fog lamp assemblies. Still to go... New used instrument cluster. Then I will have a brand new 2004 WJ.

[nickxj94]

Finally got around to putting my Xj back together,here's a few pictures of the header I installed.:D:D:Dhttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/3b1f274575a2ab78a4496b82762745e2.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/7c246419a7d3eb57884efb30ed4c2cbf.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/78ddf6b6a83d59213b6004eea6034854.jpg

Where did you get this? Link please I just found my 2000 manifold is cracked in two spots :banghead:

[Jeepster19]

Where did you get this? Link please I just found my 2000 manifold is cracked in two spots :banghead:

I picked it up at summit racing a few years back.It's from Gale Banks Engineering.The one in the photo is a new improved model,the old one had a design flaw that made it crack at the weld.Here's the link you requested.The header has a warranty against cracking,if it cracks just contact them and they will replace it free just like they did for me.http://www.bankspower.com/products/show/415/97

[nickxj94]

Going on the build list thanks! :D

[Dredwolf]

Installed a Putco harness, Hella e-code housings and bulbs, replaced the shot front sway bar bushings with the Moog units, add two cross bars to my roof rack, and restored my underhood light.

http://i.minus.com/iq5lzV8JdfGLy.JPG

http://i.minus.com/iboA3GEM3Fkmym.JPG

http://i.minus.com/ibrp078RGGX20F.JPG

http://i.minus.com/i1wWtGyaXQ7Wz.JPG


A good day to work on the jeep.:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally picked up a new battery, now i'm out $215... for a BATTERY. Oh well, its worth it if lasts seven years like the last one. And i got some heater hose to fix the old leaking one.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2012-10-20215854.jpg

[Carves]

Finally picked up a new battery, now i'm out $215... for a BATTERY.........................


Ohhhh stop complaining ... You oughta see what the thieves charge for those down here ... ;) .. :smiley-laughing021:

[XJ4IV]

removed the light bar... since the damn lights crapped out on me!

[denverd1]

got front shocks on. still need new hardware in the back, will pick up tomorrow and finish it.

[bigjim350]

Was gonna start mine up today. But its been sitting so long the battery went dead :(

[Mudderoy]

Checked the exhaust back pressure...

Saw quite a bit of motor oil, tightened some oil pan bolts.

Changed O2 sensor on the front back to the one I had on before the engine change. See if this improves gas mileage.

Made a bracket and mounted the RAM gps mount to it and to the dash of the 98.

736

Checked oil, was about 3 quarts low, added oil.

Checked power steering fluid (it's been whining) it was low, added fluid.

[Carves]

Did just enough with it so it wouldn't feel neglected ...


Wiped the dust off the ... still black, wheel arch trims ...


A bit of practice for when the new 30 & 8.25 get here ...


And some ramp angle playtime ....



:D:D:D













http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Camp%20Gear/SpringFlip01b.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Camp%20Gear/SpringFlip08b.jpg

[junglejuice]

Did just enough with it so it wouldn't feel neglected ...


Wiped the dust off the ... still black, wheel arch trims ...


A bit of practice for when the new 30 & 8.25 get here ...


And some ramp angle playtime ....



:D:D:D













http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Camp%20Gear/SpringFlip01b.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Camp%20Gear/SpringFlip08b.jpg


Some more hardcore wheeling there Carves?

JJ

[junglejuice]

Installed a Putco harness, Hella e-code housings and bulbs, replaced the shot front sway bar bushings with the Moog units, add two cross bars to my roof rack, and restored my underhood light.

http://i.minus.com/iq5lzV8JdfGLy.JPG

http://i.minus.com/iboA3GEM3Fkmym.JPG

http://i.minus.com/ibrp078RGGX20F.JPG

http://i.minus.com/i1wWtGyaXQ7Wz.JPG


A good day to work on the jeep.:D

I actually make looms sorta similar to this, but mine include the wiring etc for driving lights as well for the guys on Ausjeepoffroad, made 40 so far!!!

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/junglejuice72/Head%20Light%20Loom/JJSuperLoom.jpg
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/junglejuice72/Head%20Light%20Loom/14072011111_resize.jpg

JJ

[4.3LXJ]

Carves, did you get a permit from the Gov't for that pile of dirt? :D

[89Laredo]

Do you need one to fart too?

"methane tax"...

[Brasscatz]

Just received this pic from ironman4x4fab that my mounts are finished and in the mail!! Couldn't be happier with the personalized service!! Will definitely do business with them again!!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMG952012102295151832.jpg

[Carves]

Some more hardcore wheeling there Carves?

JJ

too right ... ;);)

Im thinking about doing videos/DVDs of my backyard escapades ....

and give the "gall boys", some driving tips ... :smiley-laughing021:



Carves, did you get a permit from the Gov't for that pile of dirt? :D

shhhh .... not so loud ... :D

Its an ant hill ... totally natural .. ;);)




Do you need one to fart too?

"methane tax"...

I dont doubt that that will be .... a forthcoming amendment to the legislation .. :rolleyes: .. :D

[4.3LXJ]

I dont doubt that that will be .... a forthcoming amendment to the legislation .. :rolleyes: .. :D

You can look for it under greenhouse gas emissions, or carbon footprint :P

[Dredwolf]

I did NOTHING to my XJ today, worked on my son's '89 F150 4X4 putting the T18 back in...grateful I have a transmission jack.

[4.3LXJ]

Exhaust came apart, so put it back. I was surprised at how loud an open header pipe wasn't

[XJ4IV]

I used it for a recovery... of my lawnmower... freakin ran outta gas!

[cj4a nz]

I used it for a recovery... of my lawnmower... freakin ran outta gas!

pic's or it never happened :D

[Jeepster19]

Drove it to work today because I sold my second car.Looking to buy another 97-01 Xj,stock though.:D:D:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Drove it to work today because I sold my second car.Looking to buy another 97-01 Xj,stock though.:D:D:D

And so it begins!

[Jeepster19]

I love it!If I had a choice on my girlfriends ride,she would be driving a Xj too!She drives a second generation Durango.

[Brasscatz]

Got my Ironman4x4fab.com red motor mounts in today! :D:D:D:D:D

[XJ4IV]

Got my Ironman4x4fab.com red motor mounts in today! :D:D:D:D:D

better paint em green so they never wear out!


Well today I was able to get another driveshaft welded up and installed the new 1310/1350 U-Joint that'll be the trail spare! also finally kinda organized all my tools... also raided my tool box at work for any of those tools that make things way easier.
installed my hilift mount on my roof rack... still trying to figure out a spare tire setup!

[Brasscatz]

better paint em green so they never wear out!


Nah, I wanted red so they wouldn't break :rolleye0012:

[Dredwolf]

Got my HD Offroad Engineering shackle brackets in the mail and the nut strips from JCR Offroad....getting closer to swapping the stock springs w/AAL's for the 3.5" leaf packs.

Dug out my Wilson 1000 mag mount and confirmed the little Cobra CD worked....but found where the 259 connector is separating from the cable.:bang:

[XJNoob]

Today I did some dash work.
Got the tranny gauge working, replaced the cigarette lighter (have to keep the iphone charged) and rewired the power on the radio so it will remember my stations!

[junglejuice]

Polished up these....

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/junglejuice72/Wrecks/Blue%2095%20White%2096/2012-10-17-135_resize.jpg

So they look like this...

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/junglejuice72/Wrecks/Blue%2095%20White%2096/2012-10-27-156_resize.jpg

And then like this...

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/junglejuice72/2012-10-27-155_resize.jpg

JJ

[bigjim350]

Oh wow. There is something VERY wrong with those wheels. They seem to turn your jeep red :eek: :D

[junglejuice]

Oh wow. There is something VERY wrong with those wheels. They seem to turn your jeep red :eek: :D

Lol, funny that, check my avatar though....

The white one will be going to the scrap yard soon, once it has donated all of its goodies....

JJ

[Brasscatz]

Oh wow. There is something VERY wrong with those wheels. They seem to turn your jeep red :eek: :D

:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: Very wrong, yet sooooo right at the same time!!

[Brasscatz]

Ok, so here's a 2 parter.

TODAY, I drained my coolant system and flushed it out with water because I only had straight water in there anyways, but it was starting to get rusty again. I then put the flush chemical in and I'll drive it for the week and flush it out next saturday and add actual antifreeze.

YESTERDAY, was motor mount/oil change day.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMG952012102295151832.jpg

I cannot thank TimmyTXJ enough for coming over and helping me with this... I never would've been able to do it myself, for the couple hour job turned into a 7+ hour job. My motor mounts were trash, especially my driver's side mount. OH! A special shout-out to bigjim350 for his advice on the phone while he was at work :thumbsup:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1187.jpg
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1186.jpg

We started on the passenger side mount and the problems we ran into started almost right away. With the jack and 2x4 under the oil pan, we simply could not raise the motor and maneuver it the way we needed to. My engine was pretty far off to begin with. We ended up having to support the transmission and remove the crossmember and trans mount as well as using a spare jack handle as a makeshift bottle jack up under the passenger side to raise the motor enough to get the mount situated properly. Passenger side done. (We actually did not end up having to remove the oil filter adapter to do this side)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1188.jpg

Now the driver's side appeared to be the easy side because there was far more clearance with the air box removed.... wrong. We ended up having to turn the transmission mount around the other way because when we put the mount in, my whole drive train was out of place. Once that was done and the crossmember back in place, we simply could NOT get the motor to move into place easily enough. So, with using an old mount as a fulcrum, we pried the motor up into what we thought was the perfect position, (the makeshift bottle jack wouldn't work on this side either).... Well, to make a very loooong story short, we noticed that the bushings on the new mount was hitting a small protrusion on the mounting bracket preventing the hole to line up perfectly to get the bolt through the bracket and mount. Bracket protrusion shown here:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1185.jpg

We went back and loosened the passenger side mount, tried prying the motor, EVERYTHING... My buddy Tim working hard as I rested my shoulder for a few (old "motorcycle" injury)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1183.jpg

We took a quick pizza break, which turned into a Jack in the Box break instead, and got back to it. We ended up having to trim the bushings by millimeters with my dremel to get the mount to fit past those ridges on the brackets.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1184.jpg

SUCCESS!!!! After 7+ hours of working on this thing, I couldn't be happier with the results. After Tim left, I put oil back in her and cleaned up. I went for a short test drive and my binding issue is gone!!! I do feel the vibrations more because of the stronger bushings, but I LOVE IT! I cannot express how happy I am with these mounts from ironman4x4fab.com, and the extraordinary assistance from Tim!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1189.jpg

With these new mounts, I can come to a stop without it binding and having to pop it into neutral. I can also drive over the curb of my driveway without issue!!!! I'm almost ready to go wheelin... now I need to get that lift and the zj tie rods on :D:D:D:D:D

[Dakom]

I installed a snorkel kit Did a write up and more pics
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12269

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/snorkel/69121_461143787257263_1695508829_n.jpg

[Dredwolf]

Well, as it always seems with me and Jeeps, I started on one project, and ended up working on another. And that ended up in a run to the Pull-A-Part for various stuff.

The power windows only work from the driver side master switch, so I dug into the passenger door to see what I could figure out. After finding out most of the plastic fasteners were already broke by the "yank until it gives" methods used by the former owner, I removed the screws on the inside and removed the panel, disconnecting the switch and lock handle. The door liner fell out, from where the PO installed the speakers and did not tape or glue anything back....:bang:
http://i.minus.com/iHsQhc7aqhTlx.JPG
I cleaned the inner panel and replaced the plastic fasteners with what I had.
http://i.minus.com/iZ1R30DLyCn3G.JPG
http://i.minus.com/ihUD6lYAsQNbM.JPG

And I checked the switch, and installed a spare, but the windows would still only operate from the driver side. I think the driver side "Lock" for the power windows is not working, gonna have to break out the meter and trace it down. And scratch my head over the Haynes manual wiring diagrams.
http://i.minus.com/igM3g4hjDJnhy.JPG

So I made a quick run to the Pull-A-Part and got a few more plastic fasteners, another driver side master switch, and various screws. And ran outta daylight.:mad:

Oh well. I need to locate a source for the plastic fasteners, because I know I will be in these door panels a lot. And I need a good method for attaching the door liner between repairs....tape?

[cpttuna]

try the help section at Oreilly's

[Dredwolf]

try the help section at Oreilly's

Good idea, the guys at Advance tell me the corp. office is cutting back on "Help" stuff, but I keep finding things I need at O'reilly's (like clutch cover bolts) that nobody seems to have anymore. The local NAPA is gone too.

[msmoorenburg]

Game on :beer:

Fuel line installed and the Jeep is back on the lift to finish up the long arm install

[Carves]

........... And scratch my head over the Haynes manual wiring diagrams.


Personally ... I'd be looking for a .PDF FSM for your year model.

Good luck with the switches ... Ive been into mine about three times now .. :bang:



............ Oh well. I need to locate a source for the plastic fasteners, because I know I will be in these door panels a lot. And I need a good method for attaching the door liner between repairs....tape?

The fasteners must be reasonably common to a variety of vehicle brands/models ... I bought a bag of 100 fasteners from, a supplier to panel & paint shops, down here ...

Was better value all up ... than buying the 10pc DIY packs from aussie version, NAPA/AutoZone style shops .... Im hoping it lasts me a while ... :D

,,, and Im gunna use sticky back velcro - on that white door liner - instead of the sikaflex/silastic goo, the factory used.




Postie dropped off a new, trailer brake controller, and some other bits & pieces today ...
Ssooooo ... it looks like Im wearing an auto leccies hat tomorrow ... instead of gardening gloves .. :D

[nickxj94]

Went riding yesterday, broke my mirror off got some body damage, slid it over on a tree climbing a steep hill :(
765
766
767
768
769

[Dredwolf]

Personally ... I'd be looking for a .PDF FSM for your year model.

Good luck with the switches ... Ive been into mine about three times now .. :bang:

The fasteners must be reasonably common to a variety of vehicle brands/models ... I bought a bag of 100 fasteners from, a supplier to panel & paint shops, down here ...

Was better value all up ... than buying the 10pc DIY packs from aussie version, NAPA/AutoZone style shops .... Im hoping it lasts me a while ... :D

,,, and Im gunna use sticky back velcro - on that white door liner - instead of the sikaflex/silastic goo, the factory used.


I swapped the driver side master switch tonight, no joy...not having luck with factory owners manual, got to locate a FSM. Is there a fuse or breaker for the child window lock switch? I may try to bypass it if I can clearly read the diagrams.

Good idea on the bulk buy of the fasteners, and the velcro makes sense, but all of my attempts with velcro end up with the adhesive giving up before the velcro.:mad:

[Brasscatz]

Good idea on the bulk buy of the fasteners, and the velcro makes sense, but all of my attempts with velcro end up with the adhesive giving up before the velcro.:mad:

Super Glue does wonders on the back of velcro :D

[XJNoob]

I installed a snorkel kit Did a write up and more pics
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12269

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/snorkel/69121_461143787257263_1695508829_n.jpg

I love the fact you only cleaned enough area to get the job done :)

[junglejuice]

Ok, so here's a 2 parter.

TODAY, I drained my coolant system and flushed it out with water because I only had straight water in there anyways, but it was starting to get rusty again. I then put the flush chemical in and I'll drive it for the week and flush it out next saturday and add actual antifreeze.

YESTERDAY, was motor mount/oil change day.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMG952012102295151832.jpg

I cannot thank TimmyTXJ enough for coming over and helping me with this... I never would've been able to do it myself, for the couple hour job turned into a 7+ hour job. My motor mounts were trash, especially my driver's side mount. OH! A special shout-out to bigjim350 for his advice on the phone while he was at work :thumbsup:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1187.jpg
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1186.jpg

We started on the passenger side mount and the problems we ran into started almost right away. With the jack and 2x4 under the oil pan, we simply could not raise the motor and maneuver it the way we needed to. My engine was pretty far off to begin with. We ended up having to support the transmission and remove the crossmember and trans mount as well as using a spare jack handle as a makeshift bottle jack up under the passenger side to raise the motor enough to get the mount situated properly. Passenger side done. (We actually did not end up having to remove the oil filter adapter to do this side)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1188.jpg

Now the driver's side appeared to be the easy side because there was far more clearance with the air box removed.... wrong. We ended up having to turn the transmission mount around the other way because when we put the mount in, my whole drive train was out of place. Once that was done and the crossmember back in place, we simply could NOT get the motor to move into place easily enough. So, with using an old mount as a fulcrum, we pried the motor up into what we thought was the perfect position, (the makeshift bottle jack wouldn't work on this side either).... Well, to make a very loooong story short, we noticed that the bushings on the new mount was hitting a small protrusion on the mounting bracket preventing the hole to line up perfectly to get the bolt through the bracket and mount. Bracket protrusion shown here:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1185.jpg

We went back and loosened the passenger side mount, tried prying the motor, EVERYTHING... My buddy Tim working hard as I rested my shoulder for a few (old "motorcycle" injury)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1183.jpg

We took a quick pizza break, which turned into a Jack in the Box break instead, and got back to it. We ended up having to trim the bushings by millimeters with my dremel to get the mount to fit past those ridges on the brackets.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1184.jpg

SUCCESS!!!! After 7+ hours of working on this thing, I couldn't be happier with the results. After Tim left, I put oil back in her and cleaned up. I went for a short test drive and my binding issue is gone!!! I do feel the vibrations more because of the stronger bushings, but I LOVE IT! I cannot express how happy I am with these mounts from ironman4x4fab.com, and the extraordinary assistance from Tim!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1189.jpg

With these new mounts, I can come to a stop without it binding and having to pop it into neutral. I can also drive over the curb of my driveway without issue!!!! I'm almost ready to go wheelin... now I need to get that lift and the zj tie rods on :D:D:D:D:D

How do you find the vibration and noise transmission into the vehicle with these mounts fitted?

JJ

[Mudderoy]

Parked next to an H3 to make them feel bad.

770

[Brasscatz]

How do you find the vibration and noise transmission into the vehicle with these mounts fitted?

JJ

To be honest with ya mate, I had all sorts of vibes and noises from my busted mounts. Every bump things rattles and my transmission was binding with my motor at a complete stop. The bumps I hit made me feel like my suspension was loose or messed up.

More to the answer to your inquiry... I feel some vibes from the motor, I can feel my misfire a little easier. Noise isn't much different. Honestly, it feels like a JEEP! Everything feels tight and as it should now, the vibes are so minimal in my opinion that I kinda prefer them being there. One of the things I read was that if you want your Jeep to ride like a Cadillac, buy a Cadillac. That may be harsh and it's not my opinion because you CAN make your Jeep ride smooth if you so desire, I believe. Another statement I read about these types of bushings is that you won't notice the vibes after a week.

I took the back way home from work today because there are more bumps and more stops that way and every time I was going to go over a bump or come to a stop, I listened real hard and was beyond pleased. I kept fist pumping in the air LOL.

[junglejuice]

Having never even been in a Cadillac I have no idea what they ride like but as our Xj sees long runs, sometimes upto 8000kms (5000mls) on a trip I want things to work at their best and not be fatiguing....

JJ

[Brasscatz]

Having never even been in a Cadillac I have no idea what they ride like but as our Xj sees long runs, sometimes upto 8000kms (5000mls) on a trip I want things to work at their best and not be fatiguing....

JJ

Lol, well as I said, I don't fully agree with the cadillac statement that I read anyways ;). Those are some long trips! I think that these mounts would last longer because the rubber on oem mounts is softer and would wear out much quicker. were you worried about fatigue elsewhere on the vehicle?

[rugidone]

Prepped the girlfriends TJ for a respray after changing the fender and prepping the tub for bushwackers/rock rails/flush mount tails.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/2-1.jpg

Wish my jeep got this kind of attention. lol. At least it gets driven everyday!

[GMan]

I will bet the leak is coming from the roof rack. Will do lots of damage over time. Open tail gate and notice that there is no roof drain or air hole. Drill one and either remove (I took it off and glued on a new roof) the rack completely or re-seal on a fresh install. Chaulking the rack probably wont work. Take it off and reseat, drill a couple of hole just under tailgate so it can dry out. Good luck, check to see if your rear floor pan is rusting.

[Brasscatz]

I used it to go jump the wife's Jeep. Had to leave work early and I didn't have cables, so I took my battery out and started hers with it. While I was putting my battery back in, some kid in a new mustang drove up and asked me if I'd be interested in selling my Jeep. I said, sorry but I love this thing too much! He just drove off. I guess I don't blame him... If I had a new mustang, I'd be looking to trade it in for a XJ too :D

[Dredwolf]

Worked some more on the whole window lock switch issue, and found the root cause.

Teaser pic attached, lets see who spots the real issue first. :D

http://i.minus.com/i3UF23pRSDzsb.JPG

I'll do a write up if its wanted, I already started marking the photos.

[Carves]

Worked some more on the whole window lock switch issue, and found the root cause.

Teaser pic attached, lets see who spots the real issue first. :D



Going by that stain ....

It looks like you spilt your lattee on the switch panel .. :p .. :D



I'll do a write up if its wanted, I already started marking the photos.


Its wanted .. ;)

[Dredwolf]

Going by that stain ....

It looks like you spilt your lattee on the switch panel .. :p .. :D


Its wanted .. ;)

Here is the REAL issue, I bet most are broken like this.

http://i.minus.com/i25ScutjHPlUC.JPG

Will do a write up.

[TeXJ]

Here is the REAL issue, I bet most are broken like this.

http://i.minus.com/i25ScutjHPlUC.JPG

Will do a write up.

Yes please. So what is wrong in the first pic that you circled?

[Dredwolf]

Yes please. So what is wrong in the first pic that you circled?

In that pic, the circle is to identify the Power Window lock switch, but if you look at the two solder connections for the lock switch, to the left in that pic, even at that angle, they don't look "right" compared to the rest.

In the pic with the solder connections circled, they are obviously broken.

[Dredwolf]

While I am in here, I might as well re-condition the switch too.:D Taking pictures and writing it up.


This may help other people and be a more "elegant" solution if you have the skills and interest. With a guide for tools and supplies, this could easily be done in 2 hours or so.

[Dredwolf]

Repaired solder connections. Meter confirms the switch works now, so time for a quick test....

http://i.minus.com/ibzTdN1MLtvM5R.JPG


Passenger windows are working!

Write up in the next day or so!

[TeXJ]

Repaired solder connections. Meter confirms the switch works now, so time for a quick test....

http://i.minus.com/ibzTdN1MLtvM5R.JPG


Passenger windows are working!

Write up in the next day or so!

I wonder if this may be my problem some times my passenger window will not roll up or down. And my auto door locks dont work on two of my doors.

[Dredwolf]

I wonder if this may be my problem some times my passenger window will not roll up or down. And my auto door locks dont work on two of my doors.

My theory on this failure is the PCB was not stout enough for the frustrated parents punching the Window Lock switch in order to enforce the "STOP PLAYING WITH THE WINDOWS" statement delivered to the children.

I observed the two fractured connections with a loupe, and with the switch housing braced (as if it was mounted) the PCB flexed when the button was gently pressed by my assistant (my wife) and the broken solder joints opened up. Do that multiple times, and that's how the joints failed.

[cj4a nz]

well i cleared off the shite from the bonnet jumped in the drivers seat turned the key :pray:............................................ .....and she started :D:D drove to the end of the house where the birds nest is in the spouting then standing on the bonnet I removed it,drove to the end of the drive and reversed all the way into the garage
then freed up the rain cap so it would close
not much but made me happy

[denverd1]

Here is the REAL issue, I bet most are broken like this.

http://i.minus.com/i25ScutjHPlUC.JPG

Will do a write up.

Looks like a star wars toy to me!

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2

[denverd1]

Finished getting my shocks on. Love my BPEs, made everything nice and easy. Gotta fix crimped tranny cooler lines, reattach airbox and she's ready to go!

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2

[Jeepster19]

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/adcfb248c5050e1aee32f11f855be058.jpgDrove my Xj this morning&picked up a like new compressor&hose reel for $175!!!The guy is moving to Florida so I got it cheap!:D:D:Dhttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/4943a1a4756d3978ba078d66aa2248cf.jpg

[denverd1]

cool Ron!! love my compressor. Makes things a LOT easier (and faster) when you're getting mud and dirt in your eyes under there cranking on something with a ratchet

[Jeepster19]

Yeah,they make a world of difference.I finally have a house with a garage again,so I'm going to build a work bench next with shelving&cabinets.The compressor is just a start.:D

[XJNoob]

Replaced both the front axle ujoints since they had powder bearings. :)
786

The right hub bearing was worn and the left was growling, so they got replaced as well.

787

While I was under there I noticed the rear pinion seal leaking, so did that as well.

I was going to replace the lower radiator hose but after too much Taco Bell I became very unmotivated :)

[Dredwolf]

I am working on the Child lock write up, which concerns the master switch on an XJ, so thats sorta working on my Jeep...

[Brasscatz]

The other day my Mercedes store got a 2001 XJ in on trade. The store paid the guy $5,000 for a 2wd GREEN XJ with 75k miles on it. They decided to send it to another store in the dealer group, so I decided to take the Passenger side fog light off of it to replace my broken one :D. Go figure... green XJs ARE good for something :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

2wd aren't jeeps..........

[bigjim350]

I spent the day cleaning mine up and fixing small things on it so I could take it to the swap meet and sale it. After I was done doing all that.......I couldnt make myself sale it. Looks like Ill be stuck with it a while longer.

[4x4troy]

i put a water pump on it,cleaned the engine up and cleaned up the cut/trim job i did.

[XJ Wheeler]

I spent the day cleaning mine up and fixing small things on it so I could take it to the swap meet and sale it. After I was done doing all that.......I couldnt make myself sale it. Looks like Ill be stuck with it a while longer.

Might as well get those thoughts out of your head. After all that work you put in, you should just keep it.:D What would you wheel with then anyways?

[bigjim350]

Might as well get those thoughts out of your head. After all that work you put in, you should just keep it.:D What would you wheel with then anyways?

Can't wheel anymore. Dont wheel by myself and none of these ****ing guys around me will go wheeling anymore :D

[cantab27]

Can't wheel anymore. Dont wheel by myself and none of these ****ing guys around me will go wheeling anymore :D

i shall wheel with you jim...next year my friend,,,, whos gonna donate there jeep,,,im gentle on gear ..:o:rolleye0012:

[XJ Wheeler]

Can't wheel anymore. Dont wheel by myself and none of these ****ing guys around me will go wheeling anymore :D

I know, what's their deal.:rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

red jeep owners ,,,BWHAHAHAHAHA

[Dredwolf]

Its wanted .. ;)

Write up posted for the mods to approve.

[Brasscatz]

Can't wheel anymore. Dont wheel by myself and none of these ****ing guys around me will go wheeling anymore :D

You know I'll go wheeling with ya. I'm one step closer to going now that my motor mounts are good. I just have to make sure everything is as good as possible on my Jeep because it's my daily driver. If I go wheeling as it is, I just know I'll break something that you me and Matt are going to get fixed up.... plus I can't get my t-case linkage to stay hooked up.

[Brasscatz]

Well, today I finished my coolant flush. Last weekend I flushed out with water and filler her up with water and flush chemical. Drove it all week and flushed out the chemical today then filled her up with 50/50. Let's hope it stays clean for a while now. You can also see my shiny new motor mount in the pic :D

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1202.jpg

[Carves]

Took it shopping ....

... and found a few more bargains to put in the "things to mod the jeep with" shelf.

Was quite chuffed to score two, mesh cargo barriers, and a large roofrack storage pod for $25.

Now I suppose I will have to get around to finishing, version 327, of the rear storage setup .. :rolleyes: .. :D

[Dredwolf]

Finished the "proper way" of re-installing my front door panels, replaced broken plastic fasteners, secured the door liner with packagingtape, and replaced missing fasteners with JY finds, etc.

What size are the factory speakers? These look like 5.25" speakers the PO installed, only held by two screws.

And pulled the edge trim off the driver side rear fender......:bang:

I'll post some pics with questions in the bodywork section later.

[4.3LXJ]

5 1/4" are the factory size. I replaced mine with 6"

[XJ4IV]

Replaced both the front axle ujoints since they had powder bearings. :)
786

The right hub bearing was worn and the left was growling, so they got replaced as well.

787

While I was under there I noticed the rear pinion seal leaking, so did that as well.

I was going to replace the lower radiator hose but after too much Taco Bell I became very unmotivated :)
this guys RICH.... thats like 350 in parts for the hubs and ujoints

[XJ4IV]

Can't wheel anymore. Dont wheel by myself and none of these ****ing guys around me will go wheeling anymore :D

Jim join me out here and I'll wheel with ya til one of us gives out!!!
I don't do the mud thing cause its a HUGE pain to clean it all off every single time... I still have gilmer rust mud on my jeep from last weekend that I need to attend to!

[oderdene]

changed oil (castrol gtx 5w30) and oil filter, air filter

[bluedragon436]

What size are the factory speakers? These look like 5.25" speakers the PO installed, only held by two screws.

5 1/4" are the factory size, but most people replace them with 6 or 6 1/2" speakers, like mine I replaced with 3 way 6 1/5" speakers right after buying it.

[oderdene]

checked stored OBD error code and got:
51 O2 detects lean mixture. Check sensor and circuit and for vacuum leaks.

Recently changed O2 sensor (BOSCH 15704) and resetted PCM, exhaust manifold (1AAuto) replaced on July, 2012. Gas mileage is not improved, stayed as before ~9mpg :(

What would be reason?

[bluedragon436]

checked stored OBD error code and got:
51 O2 detects lean mixture. Check sensor and circuit and for vacuum leaks.

Recently changed O2 sensor (BOSCH 15704) and resetted PCM, exhaust manifold (1AAuto) replaced on July, 2012. Gas mileage is not improved, stayed as before ~9mpg :(

What would be reason?

I know that when you reset the PCM it usually is in learning mode for the first 50 starts after you reset it. So I would say if you are still inside that 50 starts window it will continue to learn and reread everything after you replaced the O2 sensor as you drive it each time for the 50 starts. If after that it stil doesn't increase any... I'd be at a loss as to what other issues could be. But one thing I am thinking is, if it is still showing the O2 detects lean mixture is that you either didn't get the PCM to completely reset or you might actually have a vacuum leak that is causing it to run lean, causing it to get crappy gas mileage.

[oderdene]

I know that when you reset the PCM it usually is in learning mode for the first 50 starts after you reset it. So I would say if you are still inside that 50 starts window it will continue to learn and reread everything after you replaced the O2 sensor as you drive it each time for the 50 starts. If after that it stil doesn't increase any... I'd be at a loss as to what other issues could be. But one thing I am thinking is, if it is still showing the O2 detects lean mixture is that you either didn't get the PCM to completely reset or you might actually have a vacuum leak that is causing it to run lean, causing it to get crappy gas mileage.

Thanks bro, heard not so loud hissing sound but can't find where it is and feeling frequent drop of rpm during idle. will check vacuum if weather allows.

[XJNoob]

this guys RICH.... thats like 350 in parts for the hubs and ujoints

No not rich, broke :)

[Dredwolf]

Welded up the split seams in the back wheelwells, TIG'd the body molding holes closed in the back, then sand, primer, paint.

Then reinstalled the new flares I was working on to begin with, went wheeling, broke my driver-side mirror. :mad:

But still went wheeling :D

[Jeepster19]

Took it wheeling today with my son.:D:thumbsup::driving:http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/8b35bb0302619557ffcb3caacfd5d509.jpg

[Showtime3492]

bought a 4.10 8.8

[nickxj94]

Well been wheeling over the weekend bought some used 32s today hope to install sometime this week got some new decals representing my 4x4 club that's about it for this week so far lol 809

[Carves]

Doubled its carrying capacity ... :D


Gotta find the spare crossbars and make some brackets and bits, before its useable tho.



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RoofRack%20Fix/PodTest01b.jpg

[denverd1]

looks good carves.

cool nick! did you put those hood vents in? Curious if you saw any drop in temps. seems like a good locay for keeping water off the top of your engine.

Called around to find a shop to install my SYE. Hoping that stops the rapid clickety coming from my DS. I'd do it myself just don't have the time, especially with DST...

[nickxj94]

looks good carves.

cool nick! did you put those hood vents in? Curious if you saw any drop in temps. seems like a good locay for keeping water off the top of your engine.

Called around to find a shop to install my SYE. Hoping that stops the rapid clickety coming from my DS. I'd do it myself just don't have the time, especially with DST...

Yeah it helps I also raised my hood a inch too it never runs over 210 on highway never gets over 220 trail riding

[prerunner1982]

Topped off the oil and cleaned the battery connections..... on lunch break.

[XJNoob]

Was told yesterday to remove the tint from the front windows or get a fix it ticket :-/
So today I spent some time scrapping the tint off.
This is not fun...

[nickxj94]

Was told yesterday to remove the tint from the front windows or get a fix it ticket :-/
So today I spent some time scrapping the tint off.
This is not fun...

Use ammonia Windex and a razor blade works wonders

[4.3LXJ]

we just had a post about this using a hair dryer I think

[OrangeXJ]

Put nre Kevlar rope on the winch

[TeXJ]

i would use a hammer...

[rugidone]

Rescued mine from the Napa parking lot cause the gf said it had a dead battery that wasn't dead, arced the booster cables and all of a sudden the electrical system came alive!

[XJNoob]

Use ammonia Windex and a razor blade works wonders

Worked awesome! Came right off with a little window cleaner and a good razor blade!

Replaced the lower radiator hose and sealed up the airbox.
838
839
841

[XJ4IV]

got new wheels for the tow rig... originals sucked! $50 for all 4 and center caps... not a bad deal!
http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3Ge3M15N75G35Efcae08dae7bd7eb51ef1.jpg

[Dredwolf]

Went to the junkyard and pulled the master cylinder, booster and proportioning valve non-ABS system from a '98, picked up another under hood light and raided a few vehicles for the oversize power cables run for larger sound systems.

And I found a replacement for my driver-side power mirror I wrecked last weekend.:D

Installed the mirror, but need to either pick up a flaring tool, or track down some hard lines to toss this ABS mess.

[XJ4IV]

started the"murder" process
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_0118.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Nice tow pig, Scott.

[Brasscatz]

The part on my back hatch where my license plate light lives was looking pretty oxidized as seen in the first pic. I removed that cover and got out the Plasti-Dip. I think it turned out pretty good for now.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1214.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1215.jpg

[Dredwolf]

Got the rest of the lines needed to swap out the ABS booster and master cylinder to non-ABS, and started trimming the front fenders a little more. Looking into moving the washer bottle from under the fender to anywhere else.

[XJ Wheeler]

The part on my back hatch where my license plate light lives was looking pretty oxidized as seen in the first pic. I removed that cover and got out the Plasti-Dip. I think it turned out pretty good for now.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1214.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1215.jpg

That does look good. I've never used that Plasti-dip but from what I've seen it has great results.

[Brasscatz]

That does look good. I've never used that Plasti-dip but from what I've seen it has great results.

Thanks man! Yeah, it's pretty good stuff. It's a good way to cover and protect stuff temporarily. My Jeep was solid red before and I wanted to see what certain things would look like black. If I didn't like it, I could peel it right off. Turns out I do like the black on there, so when I get around to it I'll paint it black permanently.

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks man! Yeah, it's pretty good stuff. It's a good way to cover and protect stuff temporarily. My Jeep was solid red before and I wanted to see what certain things would look like black. If I didn't like it, I could peel it right off. Turns out I do like the black on there, so when I get around to it I'll paint it black permanently.

Not a bad idea, didn't know it was temporary. And i agree, the black on your jeep looks great.

[toebee97]

Haven't been on in a while, dang you guys have been busy lol. Didn't do anything to my XJ, I'm pretty happy with it for now. My buddy just picked up a 96 for $500 and it needed a new steering box, so we did that this weekend. Took it around the block to test the steering only to find that the ball joints are trash, almost undriveable lol. Anyone have opinions on particular brands of ball joints? Trying to keep cost down obviously, but we don't wanna put crappy stuff on his rig either.

[bluedragon436]

Haven't been on in a while, dang you guys have been busy lol. Didn't do anything to my XJ, I'm pretty happy with it for now. My buddy just picked up a 96 for $500 and it needed a new steering box, so we did that this weekend. Took it around the block to test the steering only to find that the ball joints are trash, almost undriveable lol. Anyone have opinions on particular brands of ball joints? Trying to keep cost down obviously, but we don't wanna put crappy stuff on his rig either.

I have used the Valucraft ones from AZ on a few vehicles with no issues.. and will be using them on my XJ if my current whatever brand ones appear to be bad possibly adding to if not the main cause of my DW issues... They have limited lifetime warranties too..

[nickxj94]

Go with Moog balljoints I wouldn't waist money on cheapos if you wheel it all the time them cheaper ones will break

[Showtime3492]

Go with Moog balljoints I wouldn't waist money on cheapos if you wheel it all the time them cheaper ones will break

Agreed. Dont go with anything from autozone. Duralast is ok cuz they generally have a good warranty but definitely not as quality as some others.

[bluedragon436]

Trust me, I'd much rather choose some Moog joints over Duralast.. was just trying to name ones that he ight get fast enough and at a cheap price

[bigjim350]

Not a bad idea, didn't know it was temporary. And i agree, the black on your jeep looks great.

True that, the black does look good. The red.....not so much :D

[89Laredo]

Last week we put an intake gasket and rustys airtube on it. Im back up to my 21mpg now, got as low as 17 with the bad gasket.

Just ordered calipers, rotors, and pads for the 8.8
About 80 bucks shipped from Rockauto. Wagner stuff, private branded closeouts so it was all cheap.

Looking for a different shock mount setup for the 8.8, I dont like the way the PO did it.

Need to figure out shock length, buy brake lines, and get leaf bushings, then Ill be ready for lift.

[92warwagon]

Vibration at 50mph shitty tires got them balanced good enough tell i puchase my lift kit. I think 4.5 RCX is what Im going with- and 33x11.50. ' dont want to put on 12.50, any ithoughts on best off road tire 33x11.50?

[4.3LXJ]

Best off road can mean lots of things. You have to blend in how much highway travel you do. So how much highway and off road and what type of terrain?

[nickxj94]

Vibration at 50mph shitty tires got them balanced good enough tell i puchase my lift kit. I think 4.5 RCX is what Im going with- and 33x11.50. ' dont want to put on 12.50, any ithoughts on best off road tire 33x11.50?

Km2s!

[bluedragon436]

Finally ordered new speedo gear and O-ring .... even though I know when I regear I'll have to change it again... but at least for the next year or however long it'll take me to regear I'll have a correct speedo & mileage reading... And something to work on with the Jeep when I get home from the sandbox

[Dredwolf]

Drove it to get front u-joints for my son's F150 4x4 and pick up pizza for dinner, but it shut off on the wife and I like someone killed the ignition. Would turn over, had pressure on the fuel rail, but it acted like no ignition. The wife and a friendly state trooper helped me push it off the road (33's have ZERO issues with curbs with a little gravity helping).

Got a friend to come out, but finally got it cranked on its own.

When to the parts store, and had it tested...a 750 CCA Optima was only reporting 350 CCA? Ended up replacing the Optima battery at the parts store :o but they did it under warranty :D


Oh, and I trimmed my front fenders, drilled holes in them, and realized I did not have a long magnetic extension.....but the holes are for a reason:rolleye0012:

http://i.minus.com/ihqv4I4MWgccN.JPG

[Brasscatz]

Well.... I just spent a bunch of time in the parking lot at work replacing my starter.... not what I wanted to do at the beginning of my work day. Although, I must say that my Jeep has NEVER started so quickly! It's like a caffiene jolt at the turn of a key!

[LizardRunner]

fixed my funky spedometer and tachometer problem by installing a new battery and cable ends. cheepest thing I've had to fix on this red lizard so far.

[junglejuice]

Today I threw some paint at my chassis braces that I made, came up ok so far...

http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/junglejuice72/Chassis%20Brace/2012-11-14-181_resize.jpg

JJ

[Carves]

Chassis braces look good JJ .. :thumbsup:


Mine spent the day hooked up to the camper while I sorted out electric brakes and the campers bodgy, wrong coloured, factory wiring.

[prcjeep]

Well.... I just spent a bunch of time in the parking lot at work replacing my starter.... not what I wanted to do at the beginning of my work day. Although, I must say that my Jeep has NEVER started so quickly! It's like a caffiene jolt at the turn of a key!

You should brought it to me! I can change starters in less than ten minutes now. Being that ive replace mine about 10 times lol

[nickxj94]

Pulled my soft 8s off and put some rollers on till I meet a guy to swap for his MT classic locks LOL! 863

[dagr8tim]

Pulled my soft 8s off and put some rollers on till I meet a guy to swap for his MT classic locks LOL! 863

Mustang Rims?

[LizardRunner]

Pulled my soft 8s off and put some rollers on till I meet a guy to swap for his MT classic locks LOL! 863

Wow that's the look the red lizard had when I took possession of her!! She looks much better now with the 30's on. still have to get a new spare though :o.

[nickxj94]

Mustang Rims?

Yeah lol 01 GT

[4.3LXJ]

Changed the spark plugs. What a PITA

[Brasscatz]

You should brought it to me! I can change starters in less than ten minutes now. Being that ive replace mine about 10 times lol

Lol, I was actually right by Matt's house at the BMW Woodlands store. The hardest part was not having the right tools to do it, but I managed with what I had and a few borrowed tools.

[bluedragon436]

That's how you get a reason to purchase new/more tools right there!!

[Brasscatz]

That would be nice! I'd rather buy tools that I don't have yet though, like a grinder, welder, sawzall, etc. THEN work on duplicates of tools :D

[oderdene]

fabbed a ring from 30x30 alu angle, for autopal 200mm euro headlight

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yvjR8CANtLw/UKNJfEJqjDI/AAAAAAAACWA/JgfzXXJ1SPU/s1600/IMG_4792.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kdoYcWi9Taw/UKNJJe_ng8I/AAAAAAAACVo/DMy-LKNbdeA/s1600/IMG_4801.JPG

[4.3LXJ]

Nice job Od

[bluedragon436]

Oh the things one finds when they're bored.... I started looking at swapping in an OM617 diesel into my XJ.. Found all needed adapters and brackets... And I've gotten to drive a few vehicles over here with the same engine in them... will def be fun in the XJ, not to mention way better MPG and still the fun of driving an XJ!!

[aquickmopar]

I changed my Front Dana 30 Diff Fluid & Rear C8.25 Diff Fluid, also changed my TCase Fluid yesterday evening.

[nickxj94]

Got me new wheels on today 864

[XJ Wheeler]

Nice looking, Nick. I like the rings.

[nickxj94]

Nice looking, Nick. I like the rings.

Thanks I traded my black soft 8s for them also I'm going to have some new fake rings made something like a rock bouncer style ring

[fasteddie760]

I put Napier Hood Vents on today.

[gajeepguy]

Did valve over gasket and oil adapter orings..and found this on my new to me 89....let the fun begin

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/17/3aquny5u.jpg

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[4.3LXJ]

That looks like too much fun

[editedforsafety]

Changed out blower motor resistor, liftgate struts, and lubed up the rear hatch lock mech because it was only locking about half the time and was gritty and bone dry.

Failed at changing headlights and rear wiper blade, the projects that were supposed to be easy. Wiper was the wrong size and could not get two of the screws out on the headlight that's really dim. Soaked it in breakfree, hopefully I'll have better luck in a few days.

Also determined that I was going to wait on the windshield washer pump until I have replacement clips to hold the inner fender splash guard thing on, and figure I should probably replace the rear pump while I'm at it.

[gajeepguy]

That looks like too much fun

Yeah. :( I bought a case of purolator filters, and a bunch of 15w40 Rotella and Marvel Mystery Oil to start cleaning things up. Plan to do 3 1000mi oil changes with the Rotella and MMO, then pull the VC back off as well as drop the oil pan (it leaks anyways) and clean it out along with the oil pickup. Depending on how things look at that point I will make my decision. I can pick up a remanned head for less than $300 minus rockers so I may go that route if things dont clean up.

I would like to do a more aggresive oil change/motor flush but I'm afraid of clogging an oil passage, there was A LOT of crud on the head. :( :( :( I scrapped off everything I could and shop vac'd it up before replacing the VC. Otherwise it runs great, and has great oil pressure!

[4.3LXJ]

I did that once and threw a rod out the side of the block. Take it easy

[gajeepguy]

I did that once and threw a rod out the side of the block. Take it easy

Yeah I'm keepin an eye on it. I've seen my dad pour 4qt 30w oil, 1qt ATF and 1qt kerosene and run it 300-400 miles lol.

[89Laredo]

I wouldnt drive it like that, but it seems to be widely accepted...
I would let it idle for like half an hour and watch the oil pressure like a hawk. Let it sit for a while, start it back up and let it get to op temp and then drain the "oil"

Got my 8.8 brake parts today. Need to buy leaf spring bushings, brake lines, and shocks then Ill be ready for lift.
Gonna be running around with no rear shocks for a while after I get the 8.8 in, I want to redo the mounts so Ill have to measure after I get it bolted in. Im having a hard time finding shock mounts for 3.5" tube too...

Think Im gonna work on pulling my vac disconnect lines out tomorrow.

[4x4Dalton]

Put on my brush guard from my old jeep to the new one.
879
880
881
Guess you could say the rebirth of The Hardcore Legend :driving:


Sent from my bulletproof iPhone using the Flapmyjaws app :)

[dagod16]

I washed it, and I did a good job. I take a wash rag, wet but rung out. The I wipe down all the seal, seats, dash, and the metal edges of the door and body. I get all the dirt off. My jeep is parked in the garage for the night.

Tomorrow I will wax with a spray on wax and armorall the seals on the entire car, like the doors.

I also washed under the hood to clean it up, its been a while since I have done that.

I also sprayed some pb blast into all the door locks and then put the key in and went back and forth for a bit to move things around.

I also put some pb blast into the little end part of the hood pull system. The hood wasn't closing on one corner. PB blast fixed it right up.

On a side note. Since I'm proud of myself I wanted to say this. I have sent in $1400 dollars to pay off a credit card over the last 3 months. $89 dollars will pay off the final amount on Nov 25th. Then I will be back on the cash system. Then I will be paying off another credit card within two month and my camper will be paid for in 6 months. IT's nice to get this stuff paid off. Just wanted to brag a bit.

[cantab27]

water-blaster inside and out....heaps quicker....:rolleye0012:

[gajeepguy]

Always something. Pressure washed the engine bay today trying to get rid of all the crud and then had to replace the TPS. Instantly fried. DOH!

[Dredwolf]

I disconnected the battery so the lights would not stay on as it served as a tool bench for putting the front drive shaft in my son's F150 and installing a Rough Country leveling lift today. New lifted coils made that '89 F150 look a LOT better, looks like a 4x4 now.

But my son looked at the XJ on 33's (his is on 31's) and asked "How much lift would I need, Dad, to run 35's".:shocker:

Oh well, like father, like son.:rolleyes:

I'll start pricing lifts....:crazy:

[89Laredo]

Ive been exceptionally lazy lately since its cold out now... Didnt do anything to the jeep this weekend but I just ordered some parts for it.
Daystar KJ02027BK greasable leaf bushing kit
and
2013 JK Rubicon shocks, all 4 for 100 bucks shipped seller claims 20-50 miles on them. Theyre in MI too so theyll get here quick.

Sent my brother a message, hoping to get the jeep in his garage to do the lift on the 30th. All I have left to buy now is a rear brake line.

[gajeepguy]

New plugs, runs MUCH better!

Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk 2

[89Laredo]

I ned to do mine too.
Think I'm going to do ngk this time instead of champion. Never ran right with the champions.

[gajeepguy]

I ned to do mine too.
Think I'm going to do ngk this time instead of champion. Never ran right with the champions.

Mine had Champions in it, who knows how long ago they were changed, the PO didn't like to do maintenance :P

Advanced didn't have Champions so I went with Bosch copper cores, but after getting home I noticed they were not true copper cores, they had some yrittium something or another but the Jeep seems to like them so far! They were relatively cheap too @ $2.29/ea

[editedforsafety]

Changed my headlights today. Was still unable to get one of the screws out, but I carefully bent the ring out enough to get the headlight out and the new one in. Much better, my driver side was incredibly dim.

Also replaced both windshield washer pumps. Got all the plastic inner fender clips out without breaking any, but I'd bought 3 spares just in case I did. The old pumps were pretty haggard and non functional, and I managed to push on of the rubber seals into the tank. It was tough to get it out, but I eventually got it out with a bent coat hanger style piece of wire. Had to dump a full tank of washer fluid, which kinda sucked.

Replaced the paper air filter with a Spectre K&N style. Was going to get a K&N, but the Spectre was half the price and I'm sure will work just a well. The paper filter wasn't even that bad, but oh well.

My windshield weatherstripping was pretty dry and curling up, so I coated it with silicon grease. Hopefully it will make it better, but I kind of see myself needing to replace it before too long. I don't want it to hold water in there and start rusting and leaking.

[Dredwolf]

Broke down and ordered the 4WD floor mats and some front bump stops to try out.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate, and more will happen tomorrow.

[dagod16]

its been a long while since ive done plugs. how often.am i supposed to do them. hmmmmm

[gajeepguy]

its been a long while since ive done plugs. how often.am i supposed to do them. hmmmmm

I tend to change mine (copper core) every 10-15k. Cheap insurance

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[89Laredo]

I'm almost at 20k, gonna change them soon.

[gajeepguy]

I actually need to replace my battery cables, but today cleaned the terminals on the cables and battery, as well as added a battery to chassis ground. Cranking improved 110% !!!


I'm almost at 20k, gonna change them soon.


FWIW these are the ones I went with in place of the Champions.
http://www.boschautoparts.com/sparkplugs/pages/superplus.aspx

[denverd1]

I actually need to replace my battery cables, but today cleaned the terminals on the cables and battery, as well as added a battery to chassis ground. Cranking improved 110% !!!

FWIW these are the ones I went with in place of the Champions.
http://www.boschautoparts.com/sparkplugs/pages/superplus.aspx

those look good. doing new wires as well?

[gajeepguy]

those look good. doing new wires as well?

Cap, rotor and wires on order. Advanced did not have the cap and rotor in stock with brass connections rather than aluminum so I ordered online

[cj4a nz]

well due to you lot doing so much I felt really pressured to do some work on the jeep

I refitted the tranny cover and dust boots after tightening down the gear selectors and refitting the non working reveres light switch and while doing so found my 6mm long punch and a socket I have been missing for approx 9 months lying on the floor allong will all the other stuff that's piled up there
no sorry no pic's but it did happen not to remove and check all wheel bearings and brake shoes etc groan

[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like finding elusive tools

[denverd1]

i set my whiskey on her. then I lost my drink. then I found it sitting on me trusty XJ. she makes a damn fine bar I might add

[XJ Wheeler]

It was yesterday but we had some time so we headed home for a bit. Grabbed my new battery and put it in. It amazes me that after about three months of not ranking her she fired right up and ran purrfect. This is also the first time since i installed the thermostat. I let it idle for about an hour and revved to 2500 rpms occasionally. Got up to operating temp and held at 185? (hard to tell on the gauge but somewhere in there). Hope this trend continues.:pray: Although, i did notice one of my Hella 500s wasn't working. Come to find out, it looks like some critter enjoy himself a ground wire.:bang:

Out with the old and in with the new.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2012-11-20181328-1.jpg

What would you call this temp?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2012-11-20193216.jpg

[Showtime3492]

finally got it running properly.. Gonna test the power of this stroker a little later!

[4.3LXJ]

Alright, full report due

[gary63]

182.5 or so

[gajeepguy]

182.5 or so

I'll second that!

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