What did you do to your Jeep today?

[4x4Dalton]

Someone please turn down the lights, I am being blinded

Yep they sure are purdy :D


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[Audio222]

I sold mine! :(

[prerunner1982]

Relocated my CB and external speaker. Not done yet, will have to see if I like it's position first.

[Bryan_o]

played with the clutch master cylinder and the hydraulic lines today. To no avail i parked the poor girl contemplating what shall be done.
Maybe a trip to the tranny shop.
Maybe buy a different jeep and start fresh.
Maybe buy the parts needed to convert to 4wd.
oh goodness what to do?

[92warwagon]

Rinsed my front passenger wheel while i washed my wives pacifica. :-)

[Rayburne]

Well where to start. A week ago I removed the motor mounts and cut the broken rubber out out of the cage and put poly mounts in :) Then noticed I bent the power steering line and it started to seep when I bent it back so I tried to tighten it :( it broke, ordered both lines and thought damn that radiator hose is so close to the steering lines I'll have to remove it to get to both the lines, I better replace both the rad hoses so ordered those as well with new clamps and coolant might as well do the oil and filter as well. So that was today. All hoses on and oil done and up and running. What fun.

[KH96XJ]

are they still in the doors....;)

Yes, the glass is still in the door and still holding where they stopped at when I was trying to get them rolled down.

[prcjeep]

played with the clutch master cylinder and the hydraulic lines today. To no avail i parked the poor girl contemplating what shall be done.
Maybe a trip to the tranny shop.
Maybe buy a different jeep and start fresh.
Maybe buy the parts needed to convert to 4wd.
oh goodness what to do?

I just swapped out the ax15 last weekend with a used one from the JY... cost will be around 130 if you go to a pull your own part type place

[prcjeep]

Well as stated above, my jeep has had quite a bit of wrench time lately. Last week I swapped out the AX15 and NP231 from a XJ I found at the LKQ junkyard. The Jeep was actually owned by Matt, Msmoorenburg, and sold to another local guy we know.

Anyways it was at the scrapyard :(, I pulled the bumper and steering box brace for Bear and Matt on the 27th of last month and then the trans and t-case on the 29th. I swapped out the ax15 and np231 on the 29th, then yesterday I swapped out the Exhuast manifold from that same jeep. It was an after market one with the expansion pipe coming from the # 1 and 6 cylinders. Now i get to hear all the squeaks and pops that my jeep has since my exhaust noise doesnt fill the entire cabin. I also pulled the valve cover to replace mblown out gasket... it was REALLY leaky. Put in a new Felpro rubber/metal frame gasket and also a felpro gasket for the manifolds.

[4x4Dalton]

Did anyone help? :D


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[Carves]

I teased it by waving the new lower control arms around in front of its nose ...

Now to get ol mate to run me up some nylon, front bumpstop spacers on the lathe ... hockey pucks arent a common item down here .. :p

..... and I think the parts collection will be complete ??? ... to get some serious maintenance done on the l'il grocery getter in coming weeks.

[4.3LXJ]

What, you mean Hockey is not the national past time?

[prerunner1982]

Bear I like that front bumper man... very nice.

[bluedragon436]

Started looking at some new shoes for it... and looked at picking up some tint for the front two windows... Just going to match the factory tint.. either way it's unfortunately illegal here, so will have to remove it for inspection in a few months anyways... so figure might as well do it myself, instead of paying way more money for professional installation, just to remove it for inspection, unless I can manage to register it in SC, where I can have it however dark I want, oh the mods that can then happen legally to the XJ!!!

[Rayburne]

Today was remove all the stock fender flares. repaired some of the trimming and beating done by the previous owner. I'm thinking maybe changing the right fender but will wait til I have the new flares. Ran to the front door when the fedex truck pulled up thinking yes the new front bumper is here. But no he was delivering a package across the street. Bummer.
Took the jeep for a bath at the local quarter car wash. $4 later it look pretty clean. Preformed a lazy mans drying by taking a 5 minute drive down the freeway and back.
Damn that was a lot of work maybe I can get a nap in before the wife gets home.

[Carves]

During the installation of the new pump I was surprised to see this!


de ja vu .. ???


Did you use a gasket on the new one ... the block, mating surface looks pretty grungy too ..

[4x4Dalton]

Bear I like that front bumper man... very nice.

Thanks man. :)


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[Brasscatz]

Started looking at some new shoes for it... and looked at picking up some tint for the front two windows... Just going to match the factory tint.. either way it's unfortunately illegal here, so will have to remove it for inspection in a few months anyways... so figure might as well do it myself, instead of paying way more money for professional installation, just to remove it for inspection, unless I can manage to register it in SC, where I can have it however dark I want, oh the mods that can then happen legally to the XJ!!!

If it's anything like Texas' inspection laws, you don't have to have windows to pass inspection... Roll the windows down and remove the fuse or something so they can't get the windows up. If they can't test it, it'll pass. Same with a windshield. You don't have to have a windshield to pass, but you have to have good wiper blades.

[Brasscatz]

Well as stated above, my jeep has had quite a bit of wrench time lately. Last week I swapped out the AX15 and NP231 from a XJ I found at the LKQ junkyard. The Jeep was actually owned by Matt, Msmoorenburg, and sold to another local guy we know.

Anyways it was at the scrapyard :(, I pulled the bumper and steering box brace for Bear and Matt on the 27th of last month and then the trans and t-case on the 29th. I swapped out the ax15 and np231 on the 29th, then yesterday I swapped out the Exhuast manifold from that same jeep. It was an after market one with the expansion pipe coming from the # 1 and 6 cylinders. Now i get to hear all the squeaks and pops that my jeep has since my exhaust noise doesnt fill the entire cabin. I also pulled the valve cover to replace mblown out gasket... it was REALLY leaky. Put in a new Felpro rubber/metal frame gasket and also a felpro gasket for the manifolds.

How's the manifold gasket working? ;)

[saar]

Finally, after something like 4 years, I fixed the power windows, now my kids can open their own windows :D

[cantab27]

Finally, after something like 4 years, I fixed the power windows, now my kids can open their own windows :D

Hi Saar,, you spoil them kids...hope you are well my friend ....nice to see you post ...

[XJ Wheeler]

The improbable, even near impossible has happened.
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My fuel tank skid has arrived.

Took two and a half weeks for "in stock" items to arrive. A week and a half after ordering i called to find out what's up, i got the old "its going out later today". Anyway...

WOW, was this thing tossed around. I was APPALLED to see the condition of the package laid upon my walkway, yes right in the middle. Not on the porch, to much trouble to go that extra three feet.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07180510-1.jpg

I am very surprised it arrived with the few bits of cardboard still dangling from its carcass. I'm still not sure of the whole count of holes in it. But most were approximately a foot in length for reference.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-072025060-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07181038-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07180855-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07180648-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07181026-1.jpg

And believe me, there was more.

But i did get a pretty big preview before even opening it.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-072020090-1.jpg

I got the Rustys fuel tank skid for '84-'96, as well as the nutstrips they sell. And i have to say it is a beaut'.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07205300-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07205513-1-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07210318-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07210025-1.jpg

Yep, 3/16" steel for the bottom that bends up for the front and back, with 1/8" on the side uprights.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07211423.jpg

Thankfully it has an amazing coating that even after all that abuse it only have a couple very minor chips in the corners.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07210543.jpg

The nutstrips and hardware.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-07214552.jpg

Now i just need that hitch, hopefully they mesh well.

I plan on cleaning up and painting the area during installation, especially since mines prone to rust.

Alright, i am done. You may go back to your lifes now.

[Brasscatz]

Holy crap jake, shiny! That's almost what the package of Christmas gifts looked like that we ordered on amazon. Box was open though, and we had to make sure nothing was missing or damaged before the ups guy left.

[bluedragon436]

Last night I cleaned the sticky stuff from the warranty paper from when I bought it almost four years ago off the passenger rear door.. as well as cleaned the rest of the inside windows and wiped it all down to clean up all the dust and such...

Today I'm working on a deal with a guy up in PA to pick up a HP30/Chr.8.25 w/ 4.56's & a set of 16" rims w/ rock rings on them... I'm hoping I can pick up both of these.. but either one of them would be a nice addition to the XJ... and a nice step towards what I want her to be!! and having spare axle parts won't hurt either!! LOL

[Mudderoy]

de ja vu .. ???


Did you use a gasket on the new one ... the block, mating surface looks pretty grungy too ..

Well there was no wear on the water pump and I'm thinking this was done at the factory to provide clearance between the #1 cylinder and the water pump.

[Silverfoot]

Replaced my idle air control valve. Seems to have fixed the issue with the idle randomly becoming really rough while waiting at stop lights. The old one was REALLY dirty

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8361909508_1d7d5fcd37_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8360847383_feda0951eb_b.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Replaced my idle air control valve. Seems to have fixed the issue with the idle randomly becoming really rough while waiting at stop lights. The old one was REALLY dirty

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8361909508_1d7d5fcd37_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8360847383_feda0951eb_b.jpg

You might want to clean that old one up and keep as a spare.

[Silverfoot]

You might want to clean that old one up and keep as a spare.

That's my plan lol

[RVXJ]

Well, not today but Saturday, I pulled my transfer case and on Sunday, I installed my JB Conversions SYE. Now I have to wait until this coming weekend to use my buddy's lift and reinstall. And then measure for a CV driveshaft.

[XJ Wheeler]

Holy crap jake, shiny! That's almost what the package of Christmas gifts looked like that we ordered on amazon. Box was open though, and we had to make sure nothing was missing or damaged before the ups guy left.

Yeah, that was my first thought. I didn't want to have to search for hardware. And the shipping wasn't cheap, almost $50. I tried that tip of calling Rustys to try and get cheaper shipping (read it worked) but no go.

[XJ Wheeler]

Well, not today but Saturday, I pulled my transfer case and on Sunday, I installed my JB Conversions SYE. Now I have to wait until this coming weekend to use my buddy's lift and reinstall. And then measure for a CV driveshaft.

Do i spy a Ghia?

[RVXJ]

Yes sir. 1970

[XJ Wheeler]

Yes sir. 1970

Love VWs! I have a '74 standard beetle and a '72 squareback.

[RVXJ]

Cool, Know anyone that would like to get a great deal on some tires and wheels? I have a set of Empi 8 spokes with like new Dunlop 205/50/15's on them. The tires came on the Ghia when I bought it but they rubbed a bit on the rear. When I put the car back together, I put some 185's all around on the stock chrome rims. The Dunlops on Empi's are just taking up room in my shop. I'll take $400 for all. There's not much VW crowd around here. I can send you some pics if you like.

[KH96XJ]

This rainy night the jeep got to jump start the UPS truck that brought my order from Amazon and I did place my Amazon order it through the link on the xjtalk home page.

[Carves]

Dragged and pushed stuff all over the yard with it - to clear areas for the shed steel delivery .... and somewhere for the cement truck to park next week ...

Next week .... pfftttt .... maybe if I sacrifice some goats and virgins to the building regulation gods - it will be next week ... :rolleyes:


Coz the donor XJ was on stands, full of junk and no bumpstops ... I decided to empty out a bunch of the heavy stuff .... before moving it.

...... geez ... for a grocery getter driver .... Ive got some jeep junk ... :D

[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like spare parts Carves. Maybe you could use some to bribe the permit people

[prcjeep]

How's the manifold gasket working? ;)

What manifold... I have forgotten thats where the noise USED to come from! lol

Nice and quite... Now i can feel/hear a clunk on the under carage when I get too torquey from a start... feels similar to when my motor mount would clunk but i think its underneath... Suggestions?

[msmoorenburg]

What manifold... I have forgotten thats where the noise USED to come from! lol

Nice and quite... Now i can feel/hear a clunk on the under carage when I get too torquey from a start... feels similar to when my motor mount would clunk but i think its underneath... Suggestions?

bet money its the xmemeber, its flexing since its nice and cracked down the middle

[prcjeep]

Did anyone help? :D


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I swear i put that in there but yes you helped and big jim held the light

lil jim also made a late appearance :D

[prcjeep]

bet money its the xmemeber, its flexing since its nice and cracked down the middle

but its been like that for a LONG time.... There is an AX4 crossmember at the shop right? i took a tcase drop kit off the JY one so that could work now

[Carves]

Looked at the rear spring bolts sitting half an inch off centre in the bushes and thought ...

... good job the parts shop rang yesty, and said the new bushes had arrived ...

[msmoorenburg]

but its been like that for a LONG time.... There is an AX4 crossmember at the shop right? i took a tcase drop kit off the JY one so that could work now

should be

[prcjeep]

oh i know what I did today(last night)... picked up a 128k mile 1999 C 8.25 limited slip 3.55 axle for the womans YJ.
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/3I93Lc3Hd5La5N95H9d16a802b0a02b2c1481_zps2a681237. jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Cool, Know anyone that would like to get a great deal on some tires and wheels? I have a set of Empi 8 spokes with like new Dunlop 205/50/15's on them. The tires came on the Ghia when I bought it but they rubbed a bit on the rear. When I put the car back together, I put some 185's all around on the stock chrome rims. The Dunlops on Empi's are just taking up room in my shop. I'll take $400 for all. There's not much VW crowd around here. I can send you some pics if you like.

Sorry, i don't. I've been out of the "scene" a while and just don't keep up with the guys i knew that had VWs. Might try listing them on TheSamba.com.

[Carves]

Gave its rattly rear suspension a run, down to meet the freight truck.




Has been more presents show up this week than what did at xmas ...




First there was these monsters ..

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/IronManLCA01b.jpg


These today ... not my first choice for suspension bushes ... but they will be adequate on the rear.
Kit includes shackle bushes which rockauto doesnt list when I was looking for Moog rubber stuff .. :confused:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/KIT084K01b.jpg


And since the other one has survived all that Ive done to it ...
I figgered another of these could be handy since its a bit cooler doing car stuff at night.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/LEDLight01b.jpg

[bluedragon436]

I sourced it some new (to me) rims... Hoping I can pick them up this coming week, and get the new tires on order on payday!! Yes I know the current tires are worn the heck out... I only wanted the rims anyways!!, although I would have loved to have run those tires on my XJ for a bit...

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/HD97XJ/P1018019.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Well this morning... like 0300 I found some mud to play in... now I got clumps of mud and grass all over my XJ... and grass hanging from the axles...

[92warwagon]

Finally replaced my rear hatch struts! I hope that those of you that have a pease of pipe or stick will just Do It! 40$ and the hatch works. My jeep is worth more to me now! The little things make a big difference. I don't know about U but I use my back almost as much as my driver door- so having the back door work properly is sweet!1152

[801 xj ohh rah]

was a loyal jeep owner freezing my a@# off in the driveway while it was 18 degrees doing my oil filter adapter o ring and all that oil spray killed my starter so i got a new one to replace it and A LOT of cleaning

[4.3LXJ]

was a loyal jeep owner freezing my a@# off in the driveway while it was 18 degrees doing my oil filter adapter o ring and all that oil spray killed my starter so i got a new one to replace it and A LOT of cleaning

Endeavor to persevere :rolleye0012:

[prcjeep]

Finally replaced my rear hatch struts! I hope that those of you that have a pease of pipe or stick will just Do It! 40$ and the hatch works. My jeep is worth more to me now! The little things make a big difference. I don't know about U but I use my back almost as much as my driver door- so having the back door work properly is sweet!1152


Nice to have a hatch thats stays open huh?? lol I replaced mine about two weeks ago and the hatch opens so quick, I push to button and have to jump back so I dont get smacked on its way up!



was a loyal jeep owner freezing my a@# off in the driveway while it was 18 degrees doing my oil filter adapter o ring and all that oil spray killed my starter so i got a new one to replace it and A LOT of cleaning


This is something i REALLY need to do on mine. I just replaced the major leaking valve cover gasket last weekend. Is the O-Ring kit one or two o-rings? the stupid Autozone i wen to didnt have any kits in stock and I wasnt sure if it was the right one anyhow.

[prcjeep]

oh oh oh, i love getting packages in the mail!!!

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130111_150547_zps1e30728f.jpg

They are purdy, for the womans YJ... Her drivers side looks like the one on my XJ did

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20120909_151055-1_zpsd26c0532.jpg
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20120909_151319-1_zpsbf6b5d3a.jpg

[NW99XJ]

oh yea....THAT looks familiar!
LOL...that must've been lettin the engine bounce around like a monkey on espresso!

[prcjeep]

oh yea....THAT looks familiar!
LOL...that must've been lettin the engine bounce around like a monkey on espresso!

You should see my old exhaust manifold, one bank is cracked all the way around. Ill snap a shot this weekend at the shop :D

[Brasscatz]

Nice to have a hatch thats stays open huh?? lol I replaced mine about two weeks ago and the hatch opens so quick, I push to button and have to jump back so I dont get smacked on its way up!


So now you have to watch out for rear hatches AND sledge hammer handles??? :rolleye0012:

[4x4Dalton]

So now you have to watch out for rear hatches AND sledge hammer handles??? :rolleye0012:

Oh man I had almost forgot about the sledge hammer incident :D


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[Brasscatz]

Oh man I had almost forgot about the sledge hammer incident :D


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yep! Made the poor guy forget what a Jeep key looks like too LOL

[Rayburne]

Painted the bottom of the new bumper and one side of the mounting brackets. I was tooooooo cold to get it completely painted it was still a little tacky when I closed up for the day. Maybe tomorrow hopefully it will warm up enough to complete the paint and install the bumper.

[prcjeep]

So now you have to watch out for rear hatches AND sledge hammer handles??? :rolleye0012:

Only if you're around!!

[denverd1]

oh yea....THAT looks familiar!
LOL...that must've been lettin the engine bounce around like a monkey on espresso!

Damn!! That's blown out big time

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[Carves]

Washed It ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/1201201301b.jpg


and oh joy oh joy ... the 15min sun shower dropped the 4pm temp from 110* to 100* ...... and steamy .. :rolleyes: ... :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Congrats on the cool front. :p

[Brasscatz]

Only if you're around!!

Confucious say, ”Man who squats straddling very top-heavy tool, gets caught by surprise!”

(rough translation of course, but wise, wise words, my friend) :P:P

[Rayburne]

Bumper is painted and looks good, old bumper is off and damn it all I broke a steering box bolt. So started to pull the gearbox and wouldn't you know it my pitmen arm puller is at work and being on disability they won't let me into the work area of the mine to get to my toolbox. So tomorrow I need to buy a new puller when in town. I'm thinking I may buy a new gearbox in case. I can always return it later and save a drive of 50 miles when I break an ear off the pump or break an easyout.

[4.3LXJ]

Can you borrow a puller at a parts store? And if you are going to buy a new box, the larger box off a heavier rig, like a V8 Durango will bolt in and give you about 40% extra push on that drag link

[blacksol]

put my 33's on to see how they fit need a bigger lift
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/blacksol4life/2012_09110009.jpg

[nickxj94]

Went wheeling again with some buddies!
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[RVXJ]

Bumper is painted and looks good, old bumper is off and damn it all I broke a steering box bolt. So started to pull the gearbox and wouldn't you know it my pitmen arm puller is at work and being on disability they won't let me into the work area of the mine to get to my toolbox. So tomorrow I need to buy a new puller when in town. I'm thinking I may buy a new gearbox in case. I can always return it later and save a drive of 50 miles when I break an ear off the pump or break an easyout.

Let's see.... you're on disability, working on your jeep, and they won't let you in the work area to get in YOUR toolbox? :rolleye0012:

[RVXJ]

Yesterday, I reinstalled my transfer case and installed some 4* shims on the rear axle. Today, I will put my 32's on and see what it looks like.

[Rayburne]

Yep my disability isn't physical. Its a Veterans thing from desert storm but im due to go back to work in Apr.

[XJ4IV]

Took my pieced together power steering reservoir to a welding shop that my buddy owns a few days ago... found out today that my cylinder is too thin and they don't have an aluminum tig welder to put everything back together... guess I need to get some stainless and start from scratch!
building my truss for hydro steer will keep posted

[4.3LXJ]

Scott, you can gas weld aluminum pop cans. I have done it just for practise

[Dredwolf]

Scott, you can gas weld aluminum pop cans. I have done it just for practise

People also forget about brazing...I use to repair my wife's fancy, delicate shelves and displays shes uses for jewelry shows.

[Dredwolf]

Sorta finished installing the RE 4.5" springs and the Rough Country sway-bar disconnects and some 2.0 shocks.

Passenger side... yeah, I know on the bumpstop...
http://i.minus.com/iPQYL1CjsNwM7.JPG

Driver side...lower arm is pulling back so much here, I can't install the bumpstop.:rolleye0012:

http://i.minus.com/i373d1DDvF9gU.JPG

And promptly went and found some dirt...:D

http://i.minus.com/ibuVUQFi5EPD0A.JPG

[4.3LXJ]

But of course you did :D

[bigjim350]

Went wheeling with Wayne today.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130113_141903.jpg

He flexed his jeep on mine...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130113_141950.jpg

Then i flexed mine out on his :D
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130113_142320.jpg

[cantab27]

Went wheeling with Wayne today.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130113_141903.jpg

He flexed his jeep on mine...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130113_141950.jpg

Then i flexed mine out on his :D
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130113_142320.jpg

bwhahahahahahahahahahahah............

what am i gonna wheel when i come over.......:D

[msmoorenburg]

bwhahahahahahahahahahahah............

what am i gonna wheel when i come over.......:D

oh i still have yours :rolleye0012:

[prcjeep]

Changed my AX15 oil to Penzoil Syncromesh as it is the only "yellow metal" syncro friendly gear oil I could find locally.

[Mudderoy]

Changed spark plugs, rotor and cap on the 1998. Now all the spark plugs match.

[Carves]

Did a quick swap over of the rear springs ... refitted the saggy, factory originals with original, still good, bushes.

New rubber bushes I put in the new springs were junk ... The bolts were resting on the bush outer sleeves this morning .. :mad:

Will get round to sorting out the suspension properly when I have a shed ... and no bushfires loitering around the district.

Tis a pity all those choppers in the distance, are busy carting water ... I coulda used the big one to hold the XJ up ... instead of nessing with jacks and stands .. :D

[4.3LXJ]

You could bribe him with veggies :D

[Carves]

You could bribe him with veggies :D


:smiley-laughing021:


Probably wouldnt work ... Apparrently, the pilots from some foriegn place up north ... Arizona or something .... :confused:



.... and wouldnt know chard from silverbeet .. ;);) .. :D:D

[4.3LXJ]

In that case, cactus juice :D

It is how they make Tequila

[Rayburne]

I'm soooooooo lucky, my son in law got his 4runner stuck and needed pulled out so I was out in this sweet California desert 11 degree temps on my cold concrete to finish the steering gearbox so when thought I would remove the steering pump return line so I didn't damage but in doing so the plastic elbow on the pump was so cold and wouldn't you know it snap goes that wonderful plastic elbow. So off to AutoZone for a new pump where the clerk got a little upset when I swapped pulleys on the counter in front of him. But why pay a $30 core just to get a refund a few minutes later.
Got home too late to put the jeep together to pull that son in laws Toyota out. He had to get a friend to help him.

[cantab27]

I'm soooooooo lucky, my son in law got his 4runner stuck and needed pulled out so I was out in this sweet California desert 11 degree temps on my cold concrete to finish the steering gearbox so when thought I would remove the steering pump return line so I didn't damage but in doing so the plastic elbow on the pump was so cold and wouldn't you know it snap goes that wonderful plastic elbow. So off to AutoZone for a new pump where the clerk got a little upset when I swapped pulleys on the counter in front of him. But why pay a $30 core just to get a refund a few minutes later.
Got home too late to put the jeep together to pull that son in laws Toyota out. He had to get a friend to help him.

will be plenty of yota for ya ta save .....:D

[4.3LXJ]

It's OK, he will give you another chance

[Rayburne]

I'm sure he'll be asking for Tows when ever we go out. I told him to buy a Jeep.
Tho mines still apart but thats the price you pay when you upgrade.

[denverd1]

FINALLY got it to the shop to get SYE put on. Gonna hit up JY tomro to pick up a front DS to complete getting everything buttoned up. Can't wait to drive it around on a more regular basis! She's been sitting for too long. Didn't even get it to deer camp this year. Hoping that cures the low speed clickity I've got going.
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[Rayburne]

I still gotta figure out where to hang the little black bomb that was hiding inside the right side of the stock bumper.

[bluedragon436]

Bumper is painted and looks good, old bumper is off and damn it all I broke a steering box bolt. So started to pull the gearbox and wouldn't you know it my pitmen arm puller is at work and being on disability they won't let me into the work area of the mine to get to my toolbox. So tomorrow I need to buy a new puller when in town. I'm thinking I may buy a new gearbox in case. I can always return it later and save a drive of 50 miles when I break an ear off the pump or break an easyout.

You should pick up the gearbox from a V8 Durango, that way you will be picking up an upgrade at the same time since you'll be replacing the part anyways.. LOL

[4x4Dalton]

I still gotta figure out where to hang the little black bomb that was hiding inside the right side of the stock bumper.

Check and see if you have room on the right side up top behind engine on the firewall. Right under the hood, that's where I relocated the one on my 95.


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[nickxj94]

I still gotta figure out where to hang the little black bomb that was hiding inside the right side of the stock bumper.

Reroute it under the hood, I put mine beside the hood prop on pass side

[TimmyTXJ]

Finally started installing the lift kit. After four hours of grunting started wondering why I keep thinking I can accomplish these projects with hand tools. I think the time may have finally come to get a compressor and a set of air tools. Going to give it another shot this weekend...

[nickxj94]

Finally started installing the lift kit. After four hours of grunting started wondering why I keep thinking I can accomplish these projects with hand tools. I think the time may have finally come to get a compressor and a set of air tools. Going to give it another shot this weekend...

Cutting torch is all you need lol

[Rayburne]

Got the vacuum bottle/little black bomb to the pax side near the firewall but on the wheelwell. Then got the 2 holes ground out that are half blocked by the swaybar bracket inside the frame. Now just awaiting the gearbox spacer. Then everything can go back together. I did get a Durango steering box plus I got the bolt out of the old gearbox, means I've got spare. :)

[Carves]

Got the vacuum bottle/little black bomb to the pax side near the firewall but on the wheelwell.


If you ever need the underhood space back later ...

I found the squarer TJ, vac reservoir fits neat on the crossmember ...


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

[4.3LXJ]

Very cool. I like that

[Brasscatz]

Finally started installing the lift kit. After four hours of grunting started wondering why I keep thinking I can accomplish these projects with hand tools. I think the time may have finally come to get a compressor and a set of air tools. Going to give it another shot this weekend...

We're doing my lift this weekend too. If you want to hold off a bit, I'd love to come by and lend a hand Tim!

[TimmyTXJ]

Cutting torch is all you need lol

I need to get me one of those too!!! haha!

[denverd1]

:bang: started sourcing a D30 w/ 3.55 gears since it started making a LOT of racket and even more when in 4wd. Also paid WAY too much to get SYE installed and WAY to much for an extended rear drive shaft. And all he did was extend the stock shaft :bang: :bang: :bang::mad:

[Rayburne]

Thanks for showing the vacuum reservoir from a tj. Looks much better then the bomb. I need to make a run to some salvage yards.

[Carves]

Thanks for showing the vacuum reservoir from a tj. Looks much better then the bomb. I need to make a run to some salvage yards.


No worries ... Its about the only mod worthy of mention, on my little grocery getter .. :o




So I flaunt it whereever I can .. :smiley-laughing021:

[Rayburne]

:bang::bang:I did nothing to the jeep today, the spacer didn't come in but a water line split in the attic above the back bathroom and the ceiling came in, Yes Sir it came into the shower and all over the floor. Plumbing is repaired and water back on. My luck is going from bad to worse this year. Tho I did get a new California Road and recreation atlas, also book about California's ghost towns with directions and a California backroads & 4-wheel drivers trails. My wife likes exploring but hates getting lose.

[nickxj94]

Well had a headlight burn out two days ago and I finally put a new one in today before I gets pulled over for a one eyed Xj LOL!

[Rayburne]

Dang steering gearbox spacer left Tempe AZ on the 12th it's now the 17th and no spacer. Drove to the local post and found out it's in Bakersfield Ca. The clerk said Saturday or Monday. I got a little upset Bakersfield is less then 100 miles away. He told me a day to Mojave and a day to my town. Well Mojave is only 30 miles away. When did mail get so slow.

[4.3LXJ]

It is why they call it snail mail

[Brasscatz]

Dang steering gearbox spacer left Tempe AZ on the 12th it's now the 17th and no spacer. Drove to the local post and found out it's in Bakersfield Ca. The clerk said Saturday or Monday. I got a little upset Bakersfield is less then 100 miles away. He told me a day to Mojave and a day to my town. Well Mojave is only 30 miles away. When did mail get so slow.

Shoot, I ordered something USPS on 12/5 from Michigan and by 12/8 it made it here to Texas... then went back to Michigan, then to Pennsylvania.... finally got it though.

[XJ Wheeler]

Gave it a little interior detail and cranked it, just to let it run a bit. Been having a slight wobble in the front, so i crawled under and had my brother turn the wheel. Looks like the steering box sector shaft has some side to side play, not much but...

[Brasscatz]

Gave it a little interior detail and cranked it, just to let it run a bit. Been having a slight wobble in the front, so i crawled under and had my brother turn the wheel. Looks like the steering box sector shaft has some side to side play, not much but...

That can be adjusted, right? I don't know much about gear boxes...

[XJ Wheeler]

That can be adjusted, right? I don't know much about gear boxes...

Yeah, they can but i don't think that would fix this. I have tried to adjust it anyway, just never could get it to budge. I don't know much either but i think there's not suppose to be any play there.

[nickxj94]

Yeah, they can but i don't think that would fix this. I have tried to adjust it anyway, just never could get it to budge. I don't know much either but i think there's not suppose to be any play there.

There's not supposed to be

[msmoorenburg]

Yeah, they can but i don't think that would fix this. I have tried to adjust it anyway, just never could get it to budge. I don't know much either but i think there's not suppose to be any play there.

I may have a spare box laying around the shop

[prcjeep]

I may have a spare box laying around the shop

50/50 chance of finding it however... :rolleye0012:

[xj4life2]

You can do whats called an over center adjustment but generally speaking I would just replace the box. There not that pricey and it only takes and hour or so to do it. Two things I don't skrimp on is steering and brakes !!!!

[XJ Wheeler]

I may have a spare box laying around the shop

I was already thinking of doing a durango box, but if that doesn't work out i surely take you up on that.

[cantab27]

it moves.......
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http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/tow.jpg

:D

trans is cooked..am running aftermarket oil cooler..will sort out a better job plus some gauges.........:thumbsup:

[Carves]

it moves.......


Wowww ... it should go lots more places offroad ... and faster








..... now it has a nissan power plant ...


:P ....... :D:D

[cantab27]

that thing has more pull than a school boy......6 speed manual...2.5 turbo diesal

[Rayburne]

Wooooooo hooooo.. received the steering gearbox plate in a noon today. So I installed the gearbox, steering pump and bumper then cut the inner fender plastic. Even got it running in time to take it for a short run into the desert for about an hour.

[cantab27]

that is some sexy bar work mate .....nice

[Rayburne]

Now I get to figure out what to do with these

[Rayburne]

I'd love to take credit for making the bumper but I'm not set up to make much of anything at this time. So I bought this one for $450. Off eBay.

[prcjeep]

for a buck fifty i got all of the below :D:D

1. Hi-Lift 48"
2. Hi-Lift Isolator
3. Dana 30 rebuild kit(not pictured, G2 seal gasket, cover)
4. 99 29 spline C 8.25 complete 88k miles with all brake lines
5. 2 new u-joints
6. Adjustable trac bar
7. Rusty's Tie Rod Conversion
8. Year old brake calipers

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130118_192752_zps68691c2e-1_zps4976de0d.jpg

I was like a XJ part garage sale!

[Brasscatz]

Where did you get these again? I was having a hard time hearing you on the phone.. I hate it when Freebirds has the music blaring so flippin loud.

[prcjeep]

Where did you get these again? I was having a hard time hearing you on the phone.. I hate it when Freebirds has the music blaring so flippin loud.

MMM Free birds sounds GOOD!

Guy up in Tomball, Axle was on Craigslist... He had a bunch of stuff he didn't have use for...

[Carves]

for a buck fifty i got all of the below :D:D


I hate you ....







:p .... :D
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[Rayburne]

Nice finds and you can't beat the price you paid

[XJ Wheeler]

:shocker:

[Rayburne]

Trying to get the wife dressed so we can hit the trails for a few hours but she's dragging her diff. Had a friend stop by yesterday on his way to Vegas. Started bragging about his Ford excursion 4x4with the 7. what ever engine with 30 thousands bore then that turned into 60 thousands and how I need to get a real toy for offroading so I took him out in my desert. He was shocked at what a Cherokee can do. He kept saying you need 4 low for that climb or your going to high center you should go around that. It was funny the areas he said he couldn't make in his ford so we shouldn't even try it with a Jeep. After we got back to my house he was saying I need a jeep. I think he got the fever. I asked for a ride in the desert in his Ford and it was the most boring experience off road ever. I plan on heading out to his house and bringing him and his 2 sons out for a day to really set the hook.

[4.3LXJ]

:D :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

Trying to get the wife dressed so we can hit the trails for a few hours but she's dragging her diff. Had a friend stop by yesterday on his way to Vegas. Started bragging about his Ford excursion 4x4with the 7. what ever engine with 30 thousands bore then that turned into 60 thousands and how I need to get a real toy for offroading so I took him out in my desert. He was shocked at what a Cherokee can do. He kept saying you need 4 low for that climb or your going to high center you should go around that. It was funny the areas he said he couldn't make in his ford so we shouldn't even try it with a Jeep. After we got back to my house he was saying I need a jeep. I think he got the fever. I asked for a ride in the desert in his Ford and it was the most boring experience off road ever. I plan on heading out to his house and bringing him and his 2 sons out for a day to really set the hook.

:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

most the haters have never been in a jeep yet alone own one...nice job mate.....

[Rayburne]

:beer::drinking:We got about 5 hours of fun in the Sun. We found an old abandoned club with only Jeep accessible roads. The place looked like it was a happening joint.

[Rayburne]

Looks like my wife is walking magic.

[Rayburne]

These were the pics I was trying to upload.

[Brasscatz]

Well, as Bear (4x4Dalton) has been saying... "The red headed step-child has grown up!" Went up to Matt's (msmoorenburg) shop and got her lift installed! Also put in the ZJ tie rod upgrade and Patrick (prcjeep) brought me a new adjustable track bar. Matt, BigJim, Bear and Patrick all showed up and worked on it. Jake, (XJ_Wheeler) came out a little later and hung out too. I don't have a real good after picture yet, I'll have to get some up in the next few days.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1275.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1276.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1277.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1278.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1279.jpg

Then we all posed for a pic ;) Well, except Patrick because he broke his while playing behind the shop :smiley-laughing021:

Left to right: Matt, Me, Bear, Jake

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1280.jpg

http://youtu.be/8QX3Z4K2Tu4

[4x4Dalton]

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Here ya go lil bro. Yea we all had a good time.


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[XJ Wheeler]

Oh yeah, got there to late for wrenchin fun but caught a second act of Patrick wrecking his passenger side lower arm bracket which pushed his tire into the fender.

The run when it all happened.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/2013-01-191617370.jpg

His newly resigned fender, wish i would gotten a pic of the arm mount.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/2013-01-191620390.jpg

Bear and Matt did it too, just less... destructive. :D Only caught bear though, no shots of Matts run.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/2013-01-191621180.jpg

And of course, the group shot.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/2013-01-19171725-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/xjtalk/2013-01-19171524.jpg

While i was there Matt adjusted my steering box, and he noticed the trackbar adjustment nut was loose.

[4.3LXJ]

Somehow I see more wrenching parties with some upgrades coming

[4x4Dalton]

Somehow I see more wrenching parties with some upgrades coming

Maybe :D ya never know lol


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[bluedragon436]

Somehow I see more wrenching parties with some upgrades coming

Nothing wrong with that.... I need to move closer, so that I can get some awesome wrenching help and be able to join helping others like that... No such luck here having that kind of community...

[Brasscatz]

Nothing wrong with that.... I need to move closer, so that I can get some awesome wrenching help and be able to join helping others like that... No such luck here having that kind of community...

That just means that you need to move to Houston after your discharge!

[ALS XJ]

Had some idle issues on the '92...would start right up...then rev to 1500rpm, then down to about 500rpms, then back up again and repeat for several minutes. Here's what worked for me...I first disconnected the negative side of the battery (this is necessary, so I've heard, so the computer would "reset"). Remove the Air Intake, Remove the throttle body linkage, Unplug the IAC and TPS, Then remove the throttle body...very simple (I also purchased a new TB gasket beforehand). Then, removed the IAC and TPS (much easier when the TB is removed first). Used THROTTLE BODY cleaner with a toothbrush on every part of the TB, in and out until spotless...then GENTLY scrubbed the IAC with a toothbrush until spotless also cleaning the TPS as well. Re-Installed the IAC and TPS onto the shiney TB and re-installed the TB with a new gasket. While I was at it, cleaned the negative post on the battery as well as the cable end. Put her all back together and started her up...Purrfect! Runs great again, and feels better when I mash the throttle...total cost about $5! Only took about an hour.

[4.3LXJ]

That just means that you need to move to Houston after your discharge!

Or get stationed at Beal AFB. Only 45 min from me

[XJ Wheeler]

Somehow I see more wrenching parties with some upgrades coming

I sure hope so. :D

[Brasscatz]

Before and after pics as promised ;)

Before:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0258.jpg

After:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1288.jpg

[Carves]

Before and after pics as promised ;)


You may need to get the injectors or O2 sensors changed ...

Seems you spend a bunch of time taking pics whilst parked at petrol stations .. ??


:p


:D:D


Looking good Brasscatz ... :thumbsup:

[Brasscatz]

Lol, few reasons for that. Matt's shop is about an hour away, plus I had to take Patrick home after his broke :P The other reason is that my fuel gauge is off. Says 1/8 tank when it's 1/2 empty. I don't mind, because it feels better on my wallet to fill up half a tank at a time ;)

[Rayburne]

My grand daughter and I found an abandoned mine in the Mojave desert

[XJ Wheeler]

Before and after pics as promised ;)

Before:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG0258.jpg

After:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1288.jpg

:thumbsup: Much better. And i think tires look fine on it.

[Brasscatz]

:thumbsup: Much better. And i think tires look fine on it.

Thanks bro. Any higher though.... I'll need bigger shoes! Ahhhh, growing pains ;)

[Carves]

Thanks bro. Any higher though.... I'll need bigger shoes! Ahhhh, growing pains ;)


bigger shoes young fella ?? ... you'll even be allowed to wear trousers instead of shorts soon .... once you're old enough .. :p










That'll learn ya, for sending me rude PMs ... :smiley-laughing021:
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[Brasscatz]

bigger shoes young fella ?? ... you'll even be allowed to wear trousers instead of shorts soon .... once you're old enough .. :p










That'll learn ya, for sending me rude PMs ... :smiley-laughing021:
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:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: No worries! Maybe then I'll get to borrow your crocodile dundee hat ;) They'll go nicely with my new trousers :smiley-laughing021:

[4x4Dalton]

:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: No worries! Maybe then I'll get to borrow your crocodile dundee hat ;) They'll go nicely with my new trousers :smiley-laughing021:

Oh great Carves now he's gonna be wantin big boy shirts now to :D


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[Dredwolf]

My grand daughter and I found an abandoned mine in the Mojave desert

Wish all the cool places to explore were not out west...:sad0147:

[XJ Wheeler]

Did a rotation today to try and cure my wobble/shimmy, but i didn't have time to test it. Fun doing that with two jack stands. Checked out the front end parts by trying to move the front tires while i had then off the ground, seemed fine. Axle u-joints too.

Might have to plan one of those wrenching parties, the rear brakes are a bit worse than i had thought. Planned on doing the disc swap anyway, just didn't imagine it would be this soon.

Drivers

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-201641260.jpg

Passengers

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-201710190.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Yeah, those are a little worn ;)

[denverd1]

washed the radiator out. I'm sure it will run cooler with less mud in there :rolleyes:
Looked at a couple threads on cutting the lower rear quarter panels to match the fenders but didn't get the grinder out
bought some black paint for the fenders where rust is creeping in
looked for shackles for rear bumper, no luck yet.
greased all the zerks on the front DS while I had it off. I'll prolly paint it black later
and waited for my CV yoke centering ball to come in :confused:

[bluedragon436]

Looked at a possible sibling for it to join in the driveway!!

Also measured out and started planning out a storage drawer setup for the back of my XJ, to remedy my foot locker that takes up way too much space right now.. that way I can still store camping gear on top of it and other stuff I want to haul... instead of having to take the foot locker out of the back like I have to do now, if I want to carry anything back there... to include my MT. bike...

[Dredwolf]

Had the day off, tried to tackle as much as I could in one day...

Swapped in the ZJ tie-rod upgrade...

http://i.minus.com/iA3jmK8JIdSKQ.JPG

Big difference in those ends.... :shocker:

http://i.minus.com/iV7EvWV0RUz9Q.JPG

http://i.minus.com/iE0wiToT79n0l.JPG

Okay, got that done, now what? :confused:

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

Take some stuff out.....

http://i.minus.com/iojfLv7d0D05i.JPG

Put some back in.....

http://i.minus.com/i88GYhFvCLff.JPG

Tried to move to the rear springs, those bolts were not budging....late in the day....

Pulled the rear bumper instead, and removed the sad excuse for one factory nutstrip, and dropped the Class 3 hitch in prep for new JCR nutstrips and OEM fuel tank skid plate.

Got a lot done...

[Rayburne]

:sign0181:I tried and didn't do nearly as well as I wanted to,I removed the hood and washed it then scuffed it up washed it again, dried it then painted it with Rustolem truck bed paint. Looks a little stripped but looks better then the scratched up hood I started with. All I have is a crappy picture but it does cut the Suns glare.
Found out when the misses and I took a drive.

[Rayburne]

That's what I need a skidplate for the fuel tank. Also are those new tie-rod parts they are so clean. Did you get them from a junk yard.

[Dredwolf]

That's what I need a skidplate for the fuel tank. Also are those new tie-rod parts they are so clean. Did you get them from a junk yard.

They are new....I tried an alternative to RockAuto....http://www.autopartsexpress.com/...spent less than $50 plus shipping for those parts.

The one pull-a-part near me had a v-8 ZJ that the tie rods met a forklift and the forklift won...

[4.3LXJ]

Installed a front locker :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Didn't do as good as Steve here;), but i checked all the front suspension and steering hardware for tightness. Also, the u-joints. All looked well. And i pulled my brothers front skid off to get those little extra tow hook brackets off. Didn't realize they were part of the setup and he didn't need em. Cleaned em up and painted em, should go on in the next couple days.

[NW99XJ]

A couple days ago I swapped out the rear hatch support struts...now I can have the hatch open without a having to clamp it, or it hitting me in the dome. I also put in 6 new plugs, replaced a faulty oil pressure sending unit, checked front CA bolts, and found a wallowed out track bar mount (axle side.) <-- good times.

[TimmyTXJ]

Jim... the Jeep looks great! :)
I see some wheelin' in our near future!!! Hope my lift turns out as well as yours did!

[LizardRunner]

Took the Missus and dogs to the Buffalo River and let the red lizard and dogs go wading.

[4x4Dalton]

Replaced the wiper pump motors in the 91 with ones from the 95. Had to use the plug ins also from the 95,cause the 91 didn't have the same type. So now my washers work for the windshield. Had to mod one of the quick disconnect holder brackets to mount it back after putting the tube bumper on the other week. Relocated vac bomb to inside engine compartment on right side fender.


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[4x4Dalton]

Ohhhh and a late addition.....I mounted my C.B. at the console
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[Brasscatz]

Ohhhh and a late addition.....I mounted my C.B. at the console
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Nice! Where did you put the speaker?

[bluedragon436]

Nice! Where did you put the speaker?

If it's like mine.. you don't even have to add an external speaker.. mine is plenty loud enough and I can still understand the voices in my head... I mean the voices coming over the radio

[Rayburne]

Didn't work on or clean the Jeep. It was another play day with it. We took the pups up towards Randsburg California and found some more mines. But these were the dangerous ones as they were open shafts and only one was marked by a sign. Also found out I like the truck bed liner enough to want the fenders and doors painted as far up as the window.

[Rayburne]

Why does this keep putting my photos sideways. Ahhhhhh

[4x4Dalton]

Nice! Where did you put the speaker?

Haven't mounted that yet. Gotta have something to post here tomorrow :D


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[4.3LXJ]

Man, you are going to have to start taking pics on your side :D

[Showtime3492]

been workin on my wj brakes and steering for the past two days. Got one side all buttoned up. Gonna work on the other side tomorrow before work hopefully get the old ball joints out and new ones in. possibly the knuckle on.

[4.3LXJ]

Good to hear from you again Anthony

[Showtime3492]

Good to hear from you again Anthony

I troll around but usually dont get to post to much pic related stuff cuz my phone doesnt work well with photobucket. Gonna get some pics in the build of the new steering and breaks tomorrow after work i hope

[4.3LXJ]

Looking forward to it

[Mudderoy]

Ohhhh and a late addition.....I mounted my C.B. at the console
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The girlfriend will be complaining about that knee rubber. No silly the CB. :sad0147:

[msmoorenburg]

added 1qt of oil :bang: pesky engine break in peroid

[Brasscatz]

Started to defend her honor when a ”friend” I haven't spoken to in 5 years found out that I had an xj and told me that it was a good ”starter vehicle for offroad”.... When he has a Ranger... Then remembered that there was a reason I stopped talking to him 5 years ago and hung up the phone. Apparently he's one of those ”bashers/flamers” now and never matured into his late 20s.

[Rayburne]

That is exactly like the guy I wrote about that stopped by with his lifted Excursion saying how I need to get a big boys toy. Well he said that until he rode in the Jeep. :thumbsup:

[4x4Dalton]

Started to defend her honor when a &rdquo;friend&rdquo; I haven't spoken to in 5 years found out that I had an xj and told me that it was a good &rdquo;starter vehicle for offroad&rdquo;.... When he has a Ranger... Then remembered that there was a reason I stopped talking to him 5 years ago and hung up the phone. Apparently he's one of those &rdquo;bashers/flamers&rdquo; now and never matured into his late 20s.

Lol should have told him," Yeah it's a starter vehicle I can Start pullin you out the hole I went thru and you couldn't" :D


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[denverd1]

reassembled my CV yoke last night. only took half a beer. gonna put it on this afternoon and prolly drive her wobble/vibe free to poker night

[denverd1]

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[4x4Dalton]

Mounted the external speaker for the C.B.
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[illuminator]

Installed one of the bushwacker flat flares 3 to go.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/711EC6BF-B363-48B3-A3BD-695AC65EC3F1-123-000000338631B0F6.jpg

[Dredwolf]

That is exactly like the guy I wrote about that stopped by with his lifted Excursion saying how I need to get a big boys toy. Well he said that until he rode in the Jeep. :thumbsup:

I have a standard response for that one..."I don't want or need a toy, I have a JEEP...now go play with your toy and stop bothering the adults..."

:smiley-laughing021:


Yeah, my wife says I deserve some of the expletives I am called. Oh well. :thumbsup:

[XJ Wheeler]

Installed one of the bushwacker flat flares 3 to go.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/711EC6BF-B363-48B3-A3BD-695AC65EC3F1-123-000000338631B0F6.jpg

Hey! I helped... :p


I also pulled off my tow hooks, and had to grind down a little of the fender brace to clear for the tow hook brace. Don't know why they wouldn't fit, fit fine on his. Anyway, between helping him ^ and being constantly confused (what was i saying) i didn't get the braces mounted. I want to get regular hex bolts to replace the torx originals anyway.

:crazy:

[illuminator]

Installed the other bushwacker flat flare and yes xjwheeler helped, 2 more to go.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/DD614A54-4C6A-47EB-9F84-2291F4129BAB-496-000001C6F82B0B3D.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Installed the other bushwacker flat flare and yes xjwheeler helped, 2 more to go.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/DD614A54-4C6A-47EB-9F84-2291F4129BAB-496-000001C6F82B0B3D.jpg

'Bout time.:p

[Rayburne]

It rained here in California, what can I say. We went mudding. Then washed it and almost went mudding again.

[XJ Wheeler]

Okay, so i got the tow hooks and those extra brackets on minus the two bolts that attach them to the "frame" because i want to replace the torx head units.

Also, got to drive it today for first time after rotation. It is better. Still getting a little something but not feeling it in the wheel anymore. Thinking its probably just the wear pattern on the tires. Time will tell.

Oh oh oh, and i figured out i can plug my phone into my radio (i have a cord that connects to the radios aux inputs and has a speaker jack on the other end to plug into the phone/mp3/whatever that i used for music) and make calls. The in coming plays over the speakers and the other caller can still hear me. Sorry, it just astonishes me that it worked without having to have something else like Bluetooth. The world may turn again, go ahead, celebration has ended, back to work people!

[Brasscatz]

Okay, so i got the tow hooks and those extra brackets on minus the two bolts that attach them to the "frame" because i want to replace the torx head units.

Also, got to drive it today for first time after rotation. It is better. Still getting a little something but not feeling it in the wheel anymore. Thinking its probably just the wear pattern on the tires. Time will tell.

Oh oh oh, and i figured out i can plug my phone into my radio (i have a cord that connects to the radios aux inputs and has a speaker jack on the other end to plug into the phone/mp3/whatever that i used for music) and make calls. The in coming plays over the speakers and the other caller can still hear me. Sorry, it just astonishes me that it worked without having to have something else like Bluetooth. The world may turn again, go ahead, celebration has ended, back to work people!

I have a bluetooth that clips to my shirt and has a headphone jack instead of the typical kind that goes in your ear. I figured out that I can clip my bluetooth to my visor and plug the aux cable to it and do the same thing. Unfortunately, with Jeep noise and my callers being able to hear themselves over my speakers, it didn't work well for me like it did for you :( nicely done bro!

[XJ Wheeler]

I have a bluetooth that clips to my shirt and has a headphone jack instead of the typical kind that goes in your ear. I figured out that I can clip my bluetooth to my visor and plug the aux cable to it and do the same thing. Unfortunately, with Jeep noise and my callers being able to hear themselves over my speakers, it didn't work well for me like it did for you :( nicely done bro!

Oh yeah, forgot about noises. When driving it may not work too well then, my jeeps got the creaks.

[XJNoob]

My grand daughter and I found an abandoned mine in the Mojave desert

Where do you go at in the Mojave? I have been dual sporting by Jawbone and then near Trona, but have yet to take the xj out there.

[XJ Wheeler]

Forgot to mention, yesterday the trailer hitch from denverd1 arrived. Another big thank you, bud. I knew when it got here because i could hear it falling out of the back of the truck. :rolleyes:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-24183922.jpg

And today, i got the bolts for the tow hooks brackets.

[Rayburne]

We were up near Randsburg 2 days ago yesterday we were in the hills near the abadoned prison above Krammer Junction. Last week we headed towards Harper dry lake then up to the Black Mountains. We haven't been up to Jawbone for years.

[msmoorenburg]

Pulled the Tom Woods Drive Shaft due to play (1,000 miles on it) and R/C will not warranty it since its over 90days. Sad think is I can get the same warranty on a Junkyard shaft for X10000 times cheeper


oh also changed the oil

[Mudderoy]

That is exactly like the guy I wrote about that stopped by with his lifted Excursion saying how I need to get a big boys toy. Well he said that until he rode in the Jeep. :thumbsup:

Confidence is a great thing to have. Confidence and being wrong is just embarrassing.

[Rayburne]

I made a webbing net thing to keep the pups from climbing into the front seat. Our pity keeps nudging her way farther as we drive. Hope it works and we had the 1"webbing and the buckles from a project several years ago.
It looks good and no duck tape was harmed in the making.

[hitman]

For the first time in about 2 weeks, I drove the XJ. I can't believe how much I actually miss it. The Rodeo is a more comfortable ride, but you just can't beat the obnoxiousness of the XJ. It also gets better fuel mileage than my Rodeo. Those 3.07 gears sure do help out compared to the 4.30's the Rodeo has. If the Rodeo keeps giving me issues, I may just sell it to fund better things for the XJ. Who knows...

[Dredwolf]

Did not have the time intended, but primed and painted the JCR nutstrips, and got out the inspection camera to check out the inside of the unibody tubes.

Tried to get plenty of PB Blaster on the front leaf spring bolts inside the unibody tubes, and gave each a good solid pounding with a Engineer's sledge for 60 seconds, soaked again, pound again.

Am I right that those front spring bolts are 21mm? I found out that all I have 21mm in is deep impact and wrenches. And my son found out that Dad is right when he says "wait a minute" when you try to use an impact socket and 6" impact extension with a big breaker bar, you end up with a twisted extension.:bang:

[XJNoob]

I took a can of undercoating spray to all my wheel wells. It came out ok but that stuff is messy!

[Mudderoy]

I made a webbing net thing to keep the pups from climbing into the front seat. Our pity keeps nudging her way farther as we drive. Hope it works and we had the 1"webbing and the buckles from a project several years ago.
It looks good and no duck tape was harmed in the making.

I bet a healthy enterprising pup will still make it up there! ;)

[Mudderoy]

Installed the 63mm throttle body and took it for a test drive. See my "bored out throttle body" thread. :thumbsup:

[XJ Wheeler]

Okay, so i got the bolts for the tow hook brackets in and cleaned up the trailer hitch. Its in primer till tomorrow when it gets a wet coat of black. And if you know me you know i can't pass up a time to post a pic.

The new-to-me tow hook brackets, er, one of em anyways.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-262031270-1.jpg

And a progress shot of the hitch.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-261805021-1.jpg

Finish pics of the hitch will come later. Thank you and good night. :indifferent0020:

[denverd1]

[QUOTE=XJ Wheeler;139901]Forgot to mention, yesterday the trailer hitch from denverd1 arrived. Another big thank you, bud. I knew when it got here because i could hear it falling out of the back of the truck. :rolleyes:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-24183922.jpg

And today, i got the bolts for the tow hooks brackets.[/QUOTE

Hey no problem! Glad you're going to put it good use.

[Brasscatz]

I spent several hours trying to get my transfer case linkage back together. To make a long story short, I had to remove my shift lever from the Jeep entirely because I rounded off one of my bolts on my front drive shaft that I was going to remove to give me more room to work. After going up to the parts store and buying ANOTHER grommet/bushing kit (I ruined the first one) I was FINALLY able to get it back together.

Sure is nice to have 4x4 back again!


http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1306.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1307.jpg

[hitman]

Well, the XJ is parked until something breaks again on the Rodeo or until I get some shnazzy new parts for it. :( I really do miss that thing.

[XJ Wheeler]

Congratulations, Jim! I know that's been a thorn in your side for some time.

I myself was less fruitful. The afternoon showers kept me from painting, and due to my excess time i am now second guessing the color for the hitch.

[illuminator]

Finished up the bushwacker flat flare install, I'm liking the new look and the much needed tire clearance.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/84F3A57D-5AB1-4558-ABB3-DDB032C905A4-349-00000117F0F59E3D.jpg

[bluedragon436]

The flat flares look good... as does the added clearance you got now... Can't wait to take care of the issues I have right now so that I can pick up a set of flares to open up my fender wells... not to mention giving the XJ a really nice look!!

[illuminator]

The flat flares look good... as does the added clearance you got now... Can't wait to take care of the issues I have right now so that I can pick up a set of flares to open up my fender wells... not to mention giving the XJ a really nice look!!

The install wasn't to bad either, I got comfortable operating the cut off saw, here's a pic from a different angle. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/C6ACC739-CAE2-4B05-91D4-A495AFBCA305-147-0000001B7C14ADB9.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Those look sweet man!

[Brasscatz]

Congratulations, Jim! I know that's been a thorn in your side for some time.

I myself was less fruitful. The afternoon showers kept me from painting, and due to my excess time i am now second guessing the color for the hitch.

Thanks bro. Why are you second guessing the color?

[illuminator]

Those look sweet man!

Thanks!

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks bro. Why are you second guessing the color?

Just on how much i want it to be seen. Gloss black, satin black, and if i really wanted it to show up, the same grey on the lower body? :confused:

[Brasscatz]

Just on how much i want it to be seen. Gloss black, satin black, and if i really wanted it to show up, the same grey on the lower body? :confused:

I'm a fan of satin black... don't suppose you'd paint it red anyways ;) Gray would hide it better, but personally I like stuff to stand out. Of course a coat of bedliner will keep it nicer longer

[4.3LXJ]

Working on my own version of the Anti Rock sway bar. :D

[TimmyTXJ]

Finished up the bushwacker flat flare install, I'm liking the new look and the much needed tire clearance.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/84F3A57D-5AB1-4558-ABB3-DDB032C905A4-349-00000117F0F59E3D.jpg

Lookin' real good Chris! Those flat fenders are awesome!

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm a fan of satin black... don't suppose you'd paint it red anyways ;) Gray would hide it better, but personally I like stuff to stand out. Of course a coat of bedliner will keep it nicer longer

The only red on it shall be the tail lights. :p I like satin black too, and its easier to fix a scratch/scrape in case i drag the rear offroad.

[denverd1]

Wheeled it Friday AND Saturday! Minor rub on control arms and frame at full turn with the 33's and a tad on the inner fender when flexed. I'm guessing a need some spacers for the wheels. Also the tranny is getting HOT. So much so that when I put a finger in 4x4 shifter I can't stand touching any metal in there for more than 5 seconds. I know I've got a small crimp in the hard lines going up to the cooler so I'll patch those up and see if it helps. It was just really nice to get out and throw a little mud around.

[illuminator]

Lookin' real good Chris! Those flat fenders are awesome!

Thanks, I'm real happy with them.

[nickxj94]

Put some tars on the hood :D12921293

[ALS XJ]

Well, I swapped out my IAC (tried cleaning it first)...my 92 keeps doing this weird idle thing...almost stalls, then revs up to about 1200rpm, in park/drive. I've gone thru the whole TB removal/cleaning, disconnect neg...etc. Guess I'm on to the TPS next...this is a real PITA! Anybody else run into this problem...any input would be appreciated! I've recently installed a Magnaflow cat and DynoMax cat-back...think maybe I need more air? Cold air intake? Just started a few weeks ago when the weather temp dropped.

[bigjim350]

Dont think its your exhaust. Ive ran mine with no cat and a very free flowing muffler and it didnt do anything like that. I would assume IAC or TPS. Also use some wd40 and look for vaccum leaks.

[Brasscatz]

Didn't PLAN on doing anything to it today, but my dumb butt didn't test drive it yesterday after hooking up my transfer case linkage, I only shifted through all the positions. Well, this morning, I pull out of the garage and when I turned the wheel.... I was in 4 wheel drive. Crap. Tried shifting through positions again, same thing. Time to go under the Jeep again and be late for work ;) Finally got it adjusted enough from underneath to be in 2wd. It's not adjusted correctly because my lever is off, but it works for now until I have more time to mess with it.

[XJ Wheeler]

Didn't PLAN on doing anything to it today, but my dumb butt didn't test drive it yesterday after hooking up my transfer case linkage, I only shifted through all the positions. Well, this morning, I pull out of the garage and when I turned the wheel.... I was in 4 wheel drive. Crap. Tried shifting through positions again, same thing. Time to go under the Jeep again and be late for work ;) Finally got it adjusted enough from underneath to be in 2wd. It's not adjusted correctly because my lever is off, but it works for now until I have more time to mess with it.

That's no fun... Although might've been quicker to just find and alternative route to work. ;) Seriously though, you've had enough trouble with that thing. Hope its fixed easier next time.

[Brasscatz]

That's no fun... Although might've been quicker to just find and alternative route to work. ;) Seriously though, you've had enough trouble with that thing. Hope its fixed easier next time.

Thanks bro. The thought crossed my mind to just drive, but I'm pretty sure it was in part time and its more than 20 miles to my first stop. With my luck it would've been the end of my transfer case. Now if there was a mud trail to take up there... ;)

[TimmyTXJ]

Didn't PLAN on doing anything to it today, but my dumb butt didn't test drive it yesterday after hooking up my transfer case linkage, I only shifted through all the positions. Well, this morning, I pull out of the garage and when I turned the wheel.... I was in 4 wheel drive. Crap. Tried shifting through positions again, same thing. Time to go under the Jeep again and be late for work ;) Finally got it adjusted enough from underneath to be in 2wd. It's not adjusted correctly because my lever is off, but it works for now until I have more time to mess with it.

This sounds familiar... didn't we have the same issue when we tried to adjust mine? Maybe we should have a transfer case linkage adjusting party soon (mine still doesn't feel right either).

[denverd1]

Dont think its your exhaust. Ive ran mine with no cat and a very free flowing muffler and it didnt do anything like that. I would assume IAC or TPS. Also use some wd40 and look for vaccum leaks.

agreed. if you're exhaust was restricted it might cause problems. opening it up just lets her breathe a bit better :rolleye0012:

[toebee97]

Had CLehman (http://www.xjtalk.com/member.php?u=2598) and a couple other buddies over on Sunday, finally got my fenders cut and my bumper on that I bought last fall.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/JEEP/IMG_20130127_143922_zpsb6427aa3.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/JEEP/IMG_20130127_144321_zps054e2883.jpg

I left the lights off, just mocked them up to see how they'd look. I think I'm gonna need to relocate some light tabs first. But first I need a couple more inches of lift, 3 inches isn't enough (that's what she said lol)!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/JEEP/IMG_20130127_163402_zps88158c87.jpg

[Brasscatz]

This sounds familiar... didn't we have the same issue when we tried to adjust mine? Maybe we should have a transfer case linkage adjusting party soon (mine still doesn't feel right either).

I think you're right, bro. Let me know when and we'll get it done :thumbsup:

[msmoorenburg]

Added a screen to the radio for backup camera and dvd still undecided if i'll keep it in that spot

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-17230-1359508098913.jpg

[prcjeep]

Added a screen to the radio for backup camera and dvd still undecided if i'll keep it in that spot

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/photobucket-17230-1359508098913.jpg

Once you return my Jeep I'll decide where that goes... THANKS!

[Rayburne]

Just a quick little jaunt into the desert were we parked the jeep and walked the pups for about 2.5 miles then back home where its in the driveway with the trailer is hooked up for a dump run tomorrow. Just blah, I need to go on an outing.

[prcjeep]

I finally mounted a High-Lift on my JCR low profile roof rack! (will post pic tomorrow)

[LizardRunner]

Tested the new tow strap pulling a cop car out of a ditch.

[XJ Wheeler]

Started the process of installing the fuel tank skid and trailer hitch. Got the bumper and old hitch off, as well as got the "new" hitch into a nice coat of satin black.

Bumper came off easy since i had replaced it a few years ago, but... The hitch was a (rhymes with hitch). Took over an hour just for those six bolts. Broke 4, cut off 1, and the last one creaked with every turn.

Looking and measuring it looks as though the new, bigger hitch will be just over 1" lower than the old one. This appears as though it will interfere with my exhaust. Guess i'll have to deal with that later.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-311956010.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-311844240.jpg

Proof of my frustration.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-311959590-1.jpg

New vs old.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-311947091-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-31194845.jpg

[Joliet Johnny]

You brought back memories I thought I suppressed. I think next time I need to remove my hitch I will just eat ramen for a couple months and get one of those bumpers with a receiver and more importantly RECOVERY POINTS built in.

[XJ Wheeler]

You brought back memories I thought I suppressed. I think next time I need to remove my hitch I will just eat ramen for a couple months and get one of those bumpers with a receiver and more importantly RECOVERY POINTS built in.

No kidding, i had a similar thought about the time i hit the fourth bolt.

[denverd1]

New vs old.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-311947091-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-01-31194845.jpg

Lookin good!!

[Brasscatz]

It does look good Jake! Gonna get a new thing for that spotlight?

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good!!

Thanks, i figured i'd remove the little bit of rust and freshen it up. Its in great shape for the age though.


It does look good Jake! Gonna get a new thing for that spotlight?

Thanks, bro. Yeah, i'll probably put it back there for now. I might even have one somewhere, its just finding it. :rolleyes:

[XJ Wheeler]

Got the tank off, and cleaned up some of the area above it. Not done with that though, more to clean tomorrow.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-02-011656150.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-02-011655310.jpg

One bad spot, good thing only a small spot that has went through.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-02-01165329-1.jpg

Sure do like the ground clearance without it back there.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-02-011656030.jpg

[prcjeep]

mine got a bath today...