What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Hum Wee JR]

Helped a friend bring back to life his 1951 willys MB. Little wiring, new points, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, fresh gas and it runs like new.

[4xfishfinder]

Took passenger side window crank out of my parts xj and put it in my DD. Not a big deal for me but the people sitting shotgun always whine about the window :indifferent0020:not working.

[Brasscatz]

Took passenger side window crank out of my parts xj and put it in my DD. Not a big deal for me but the people sitting shotgun always whine about the window :indifferent0020:not working.

Especially right after you eat a big bowl of beans :poke:

[4.3LXJ]

Helped a friend bring back to life his 1951 willys MB. Little wiring, new points, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, fresh gas and it runs like new.

And a little coaching from Dad :rolleye0012:

[Rayburne]

Took the risk of playing in some mud here in the desert for a few hours. Had a blast and hoped like hell the steering pulley wouldn't come apart. Frigging pulley is scheduled for delivery tomorrow, A flipping week and a half for shipping. I think I'm going to be an ex Autozone customer. Who do you all use for ordering parts on the internet from. I've used cragen but O'rially bought them out and I haven't used them yet.

[Brasscatz]

Took the risk of playing in some mud here in the desert for a few hours. Had a blast and hoped like hell the steering pulley wouldn't come apart. Frigging pulley is scheduled for delivery tomorrow, A flipping week and a half for shipping. I think I'm going to be an ex Autozone customer. Who do you all use for ordering parts on the internet from. I've used cragen but O'rially bought them out and I haven't used them yet.

I've used RockAuto.com quite a bit and haven't been disappointed so far. Great prices, but watch for shipping costs. Also, Amazon.com through our amazon link is a great way to get parts ;)

[4x4Dalton]

I've used RockAuto.com quite a bit and haven't been disappointed so far. Great prices, but watch for shipping costs. Also, Amazon.com through our amazon link is a great way to get parts ;)

Yea like he said Rockauto is bout one if the best to deal with.

[Rayburne]

I just looked at Rock auto and I am not too keen on their web site.

[XJ Wheeler]

I FINALLY have a 2" hitch!

Earlier in the week i got the hitch painted and Saturday fitted it up to the Jeep. I was having some back problems so i couldn't do it sooner.

I did have to make another rubber part of the hanger, the other one split. Time will tell if this will hold up well.

Because the hitch is so close to the bumper i couldn't get the four inner bolts in. Not sure how i'm gonna deal with that yet.

I ended up with only 1/8" between the hitch and skid plate. Also, only about 1/8" from the tailpipe to the skid, but it doesn't seem to hit.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-081811210-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-091751570-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-09192526-1.jpg

[TimmyTXJ]

Installed the only accessory you'll ever need on a Jeep... My XJ Talk Sticker!!! :xjtalk:

[msmoorenburg]

dropped it off at the painters :smiley-scared002:

[cpttuna]

went to my local NAPA store and picked up the 24 napa gold 1515 oil filters I oredered during their annual customer appreciation sale. They cost me $3.45 each.

[girlyjen78]

Installed the only accessory you'll ever need on a Jeep... My XJ Talk Sticker!!! :xjtalk:

You did that all by yourself!? ;)

[Mudderoy]

Installed the only accessory you'll ever need on a Jeep... My XJ Talk Sticker!!! :xjtalk:

Must have pictures! :popcorn:

[msmoorenburg]

Must have pictures! :popcorn:

Maybe Tony will stick to the old rule. xjtalk sticker is worth 25 post points :rolleye0012:

[denverd1]

so how does one acquire an XJtalk sticker? Contribute to the site?

[4.3LXJ]

PM Tony. He will take care of you

[bluedragon436]

Picked up new rims for her..


http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh318/silverubi/IMG_1183.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh318/silverubi/newwheels.jpg

The rims above are the actual ones I have, minus the Rubi and the tires (unfortunately)... But I got a full set of 5, one of which was brand new to replace one with a tiny ass little nick on it.. so that'll be the spare for me.. LOL

[Rayburne]

Received the steering pulley finally. So my Jeep is back in action.

[XJ Wheeler]

so how does one acquire an XJtalk sticker? Contribute to the site?

You can also go to the xjtalk "store". http://www.xjtalk.com/buy_goodies.php

[XJ Wheeler]

I went muddin... :rolleye0012: well i dug a hole, put some water in it, and hit the skinny pedal. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-111916180.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-111935060-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-111925092-1.jpg

Let the jokes begin... :p


Oh and i started the process of painting my Hella 500 covers.

[4x4Dalton]

You coulda saved yer back and just came to the shop and went through the hole out back :D

[XJ Wheeler]

You coulda saved yer back and just came to the shop and went through the hole out back :D

Bigger hole too. :D

[Brasscatz]

Bigger hole too. :D

Now didn't we just talk about comments like these last night? :mock:

[XJ Wheeler]

Now didn't we just talk about comments like these last night? :mock:

Lol, yep. :P

[4x4Dalton]

That's ok. Lil Jim ain't went in the hole yet either lol.

[Mudderoy]

so how does one acquire an XJtalk sticker? Contribute to the site?

Up on the navbar you'll see "Store" just click on that. :thanx:

:link: (http://www.xjtalk.com/buy_goodies.php)

[whitey818]

Finally got to drive it in woods and use the 4WD with no loud crazy noises after replacing TC chain this weekend, YAY, lol. I was by myself so nothing risky, just wanted to try out out 4wd on some slick roads but had fun.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i237/Whitey818/jeep3_zpsc4c010f6.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Finally got to drive it in woods and use the 4WD with no loud crazy noises after replacing TC chain this weekend, YAY, lol. I was by myself so nothing risky, just wanted to try out out 4wd on some slick roads but had fun.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i237/Whitey818/jeep3_zpsc4c010f6.jpg

I replaced a total of 3 chains before changing the driven and output gears along with the chain.

[Paddletrucker]

Replaced my battery cable terminals. The cables had worn and corroded until there were only about three strands of wire holding it all together. It died when I went to the store this morning after I came home from the great white north (KS and IA LOL). I don't know how it's been running. When I turned on the lights, wipers, and defroster on high, I guess those three little strands of wire couldn't handle the amps and it quit totally. I did a roadside diagnosis, crossed my fingers, said a short prayer.....and....SHe fired right back up, though, and took me to the parts store and back home. Seems fine now. Tomorrow, I think, will be amateur radio install!! Yayyy!!

[NW99XJ]

Replaced my battery cable terminals. The cables had worn and corroded until there were only about three strands of wire holding it all together. It died when I went to the store this morning after I came home from the great white north (KS and IA LOL). I don't know how it's been running. When I turned on the lights, wipers, and defroster on high, I guess those three little strands of wire couldn't handle the amps and it quit totally. I did a roadside diagnosis, crossed my fingers, said a short prayer.....and....SHe fired right back up, though, and took me to the parts store and back home. Seems fine now. Tomorrow, I think, will be amateur radio install!! Yayyy!!
If you need any advice, or wire identification, let me know.

[Paddletrucker]

Thanks, but it was just the main cables going to the battery that had almost broken off of the terminals. Just two heavy gauge wires to positive and three to negative. It was simple, just something I'd overlooked.

[editedforsafety]

Hosed down the steering stabilizer bolts with some penetrant twice today. Tackling that tomorrow, hopefully it goes smooth. Already have the stabilizer and I'm going to try out a pitman arm puller for separating it from the drag link. I've got myself all prepared for it to be difficult, so that usually means it will go easy. It's the ones that I think are going to be cake and don't research that always prove to be tough.

[bluedragon436]

I just did my stabilizer on my 98 tonight.. I didn't hit it at all with penetrating oil, and I just used a small breaker bar I have, and it all came apart fairly easily, with the use of a pitman arm puller... My new bolt on the axle end, is way too long though, so made it work for now, and will pick up a much shorter bolt shortly...

[msmoorenburg]

nada :bang: its gonna be at the painters for a week or so

[TimmyTXJ]

nada :bang: its gonna be at the painters for a week or so

So... 5 days to get the mud off and 2 days to prime and paint? Too bad you can't just clear coat mud.

[TripleZero]

Didn't exactly do anything yet, though I did get my lift ordered for the XJ. Going with Rusty's 3" w/ AAL's. Rear springs are still in pretty good shape, so couldn't justify getting new leaf springs.

[4x4Dalton]

Well it was yesterday but added this lil mod to it.
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[editedforsafety]

Hosed down the steering stabilizer bolts with some penetrant twice today. Tackling that tomorrow, hopefully it goes smooth. Already have the stabilizer and I'm going to try out a pitman arm puller for separating it from the drag link. I've got myself all prepared for it to be difficult, so that usually means it will go easy. It's the ones that I think are going to be cake and don't research that always prove to be tough.

Yep, took care of it today. As it turns out, I spent more time reading about doing this than doing it. Could not have went smoother.

[XJScarlet]

I am feeling accomplished today. :D
I have:
Replaced leaky heater core valve
Replaced seals in oil filter adapter
and put new transmission fluid in.

Not a whole lot, but good for me.

[denverd1]

I am feeling accomplished today. :D
I have:
Replaced leaky heater core valve
Replaced seals in oil filter adapter
and put new transmission fluid in.

Not a whole lot, but good for me.

Good on ya! I hate that damn oil filter adapter, although I did discover I was using the wrong torx bit. maybe that would help :out:

[XJScarlet]

Yeah, mine has the torx 60. It's the second time I have done it. The first time I bought the seals from AZone. I went to the stealership today and just bought it from them. It was SO much easier the second time around. Getting the bolt out the first time was the biggest PITA!!! I had to call in reinforcements for that one!

[Paddletrucker]

1603

Tore it up. Dammit!!! Now I need a new fender, header panel, and god knows what headlight hardware. Wasn't really my fault and in not really upset about it. That fender had the only dent on the jeep when I got it and the header panel needed replaced anyway. The headlights wouldn't aim and a lot of the plastic was broken out where screws were missing. Just another project and excuse to upgrade the lights and grill.


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[4.3LXJ]

Excuses, excuses :D

[Brasscatz]

1603

Tore it up. Dammit!!! Now I need a new fender, header panel, and god knows what headlight hardware. Wasn't really my fault and in not really upset about it. That fender had the only dent on the jeep when I got it and the header panel needed replaced anyway. The headlights wouldn't aim and a lot of the plastic was broken out where screws were missing. Just another project and excuse to upgrade the lights and grill.


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What in the world did you hit?

[Mudderoy]

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[Paddletrucker]

What in the world did you hit?

I didn't hit anything. Someone drug a trailer loaded with junk hanging over the sides across It. Technically, I shouldn't have been parked there. Every one in my little town always has parked there, and so do I. Also, he shouldn't have had crap hanging off the side of his trailer or hit something stationary. It was kind of a draw, I guess. I've been wanting a new fender and header panel so I could get rid of the dent and aim my headlights. One of those deals I guess. Glad the damage wasn't too awfully expensive and stuff I'd planned to replace anyway.


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[oderdene]

Sorry bro, you already had a plan, they urge you :D

[4.3LXJ]

I guess the good news is that it will be better later and needed to be done anyway. I don't know why you are flagellating yourself about that. There is no excuse for hitting stationary objects in broad daylight on the side of the road.

[bigjim350]

I washed it......that shit sucked!!

[bluedragon436]

I washed it......that shit sucked!!

That's why I don't bother washing mine... Think it looks better covered in dirt/mud anyways... LOL

[denverd1]

Not today, but a few days ago I added two more 55w light. Put them on either side of my winch. Instead of running wire through the center hole in the bracket, I tapped a hole and bolted them down with a lock washer. The cool thing ( I think at least) is they can point straight forward, or to the side in just about and direction. So if I get into some serious rock crawling, I can point them down and out and have better view of the line my front tires are taking. Also shared the switch wire off my other lights, so one switch control 4 lights on 2 relays! and they're pretty bright. not bad for 18 bones at Wally World!

[bigjim350]

Well after washing it, i figured what the hell im bored, why not do a repair its needed since i bought it 3yrs ago. So i replaced the starter, damn jeep has never started so well. figured Id take a few pics along the way. Oh and this is for wayne: new starter with lifetime warranty $68 :D
Can you tell which part is new
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130315_175024_zps75ac57a5.jpg
Made a note of just how clean it was under there.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130315_175030_zpsf7830156.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130315_175042_zps225a0463.jpg

And yes I know this is un-safe, but it gave me good access to the starter, and yes waynes story kept popping into my mind the whole time.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130315_175448_zps9401bf80.jpg

[prerunner1982]

Drove it to town to pick up a few odds and ends so that I can tear into it this weekend/week. Plugs, rear main seal, oil, filter, coolant.....

[denverd1]

Anyone know why winches are made in China?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/16/y6u6azy3.jpg
Cuz no cornfed American is putting this together!!
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[Brasscatz]

I washed it......that shit sucked!!

LOL, I'm planning on washing mine tomorrow. My wife is complaining about the mud in the garage and tracking dirt into the kitchen :D BTW... how did you wife like your new interior? :rolleye0012:

[bluedragon436]

Drove it to town to pick up a few odds and ends so that I can tear into it this weekend/week. Plugs, rear main seal, oil, filter, coolant.....

Looks about like my parts and work plan for the XJ after I get home from this mission.. I'll be doing the rear main seal, oil & filter.. LOL

[XJ Wheeler]

Took it to get some grub and got a few things going on.

The steering doesn't want to return to center by itself sometimes.

Heard a squeak, and believe its coming from the rear. Although it quieted down by the time i got home so i couldn't hear it to track it down. Hope its not those rear brakes going metal on metal. I'll check it out tomorrow.

And it seems lately to be taking a few more revolutions to start up. When its cold its always taken a few but seems to be getting worse. If i remember correctly that would be the fuel pressure regulator.

Thoughts?

[editedforsafety]

I've been awake almost all night, couldn't really sleep. Convinced myself I needed to find a 5th matching tire just in case something happens to one and it can't be repaired, as they are discontinued. As luck would have it, Tire Rack had one, and only one, left. It's probably going to spend it's entire life in the back of my Jeep, but I guess I need a full size spare anyway. Just need another center cap to go on my junkyard wheel and I'll be set.
I'm going to go get some lug nuts to replace the ones that lost their cap here in a bit. Don't really feel like carrying around another wrench for just a few nuts, and they are cheap to replace.

[4.3LXJ]

I found out the hard way once that one should carry a full size spare.

[Brasscatz]

Took it to get some grub and got a few things going on.

The steering doesn't want to return to center by itself sometimes.

Heard a squeak, and believe its coming from the rear. Although it quieted down by the time i got home so i couldn't hear it to track it down. Hope its not those rear brakes going metal on metal. I'll check it out tomorrow.

And it seems lately to be taking a few more revolutions to start up. When its cold its always taken a few but seems to be getting worse. If i remember correctly that would be the fuel pressure regulator.

Thoughts?

As for the steering, is the steering box tightened a little too much?

My rear leafs were squeaking... Creekside took care of that for me :D lol

When my starter was going out, it would take longer and longer to crank until it eventually didn't crank. Replaced it and boom! Started faster than it ever has! BUT, it would be fuel pressure regulator too. Do you let the fuel pump stop before cranking it?

[nickxj94]

Changed my fuel filter, Plugs and air filter today been two years lol seems to idle better and start better I hope my starter ain't going bad it has been cranking longer to start it.

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[prerunner1982]

so far new radiator is in and waiting on the paint to dry to reinstall the valve cover with new gasket...

[editedforsafety]

I always planned on it. I also planned on keeping the best of my old tires as a spare, but forgot to tell them to save it for me, and didn't remember until a few days later.

I'm glad I'm going this route, though. If I were to destroy one of them, it would drive me nuts to no end having non matching tires.

[prerunner1982]

Changed the plugs today too... the gap on the old plugs were at .070.... twice what it was supposed to be, definitely in need of replacement.

[XJ Wheeler]

As for the steering, is the steering box tightened a little too much?

My rear leafs were squeaking... Creekside took care of that for me :D lol

When my starter was going out, it would take longer and longer to crank until it eventually didn't crank. Replaced it and boom! Started faster than it ever has! BUT, it would be fuel pressure regulator too. Do you let the fuel pump stop before cranking it?

Not sure, Matts the one who tightened it.

Lol, Nah this is rotational.

I've thought of the starter as well. I guess i need to check the fuel pressure. I've tried turning the key to the on position a couple times to build pressure before cranking and it made no difference.

[nickxj94]

Changed the plugs today too... the gap on the old plugs were at .070.... twice what it was supposed to be, definitely in need of replacement.

Mine were too and covered In white powder guess they were burning to hot idk? But it runs smooth now, next week going to get new wires since there about 4 yrs or older lol carquest wires and that store has been closed here for 5yrs I know of..

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[Brasscatz]

Spent a few hours washing all that mud off. Got out my creeper and pressure washed the underside too. Hard to believe how much mud stayed on that Jeep this whole week even after driving on the highway that much. The pic of my driveway doesn't look like much, but I spent almost as long washing my driveway off!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1426_zps48a9ed58.jpg

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1428_zps19856d8a.jpg

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[prerunner1982]

Mine were too and covered In white powder

Yep.... exactly.

[Dredwolf]

Finally got to turn wrenches today....:D Got to looking at unibody rail cracks I found weeks back when I was trying to prepare to install a OEM gas tank skid and clean/paint my receiver hitch. Found another crack...

Dropped the fuel tank (wish it was NOT half full) to make room after finding my fuel line tools, cleaned things up with a wire brush and used my Dremel to clean up the cracks to prepare for welding.

Went ahead and wire brushed the oval tube through the unibody rail for the fuel tank fill hose, and coated with Permatex rust converter.

Then started welding....:rolleye0012: whoops, turn the amps down, that unbody is thin...fry eggs, cool, fry eggs, cool, fry eggs, cool....wire brush...fry eggs, cool, fry eggs, cool....wirebrush....start cleaning up with a flap disk....there! Done. Will pressure wash the fuel tank cavity in the AM, then rattle can bedliner or undercoating. Might actually get to work on the XJ for TWO days! :pray:

[XJ Wheeler]

Dropped the fuel tank (wish it was NOT half full)

I guess there IS times when its good to look at things half empty. :p

[oderdene]

when I approaching to my XJ in parking lot, man with toyota sedan hit to my front bumper while he reversing and broke rear turn signals. He said, what a day, unlucky me, broken... bla bla. I told him, "you are lucky enough to hit my XJ, if you hit other car, have to pay for another headlight or so" and HE AGREED :))

[cpttuna]

there are 5 XJ's in the family. All have relatively new batteries and I have redone the battery cables on al 5. They all start differently. I do not know if they all have the same starter(I doubt it). The point I'm making is fuel delivery and what kind of starter you have can indeed make a difference when it comes to starting.

[XJ Wheeler]

I jacked it up and pulled off the wheels and drums. Looks generally okay. Shoes are still low on material, apparently those regenerating shoes didn't work. :D Cruddy on the passengers side, so i can't help but wonder if i have a leaky wheel cylinder. Not wet but stuff has gathered there like its sticking to it. But other than the shoes being a little shiny i didn't see anything wrong. I scuffed up the shoes and put it back together. Seemed fine all night.

Finished up the Hella 500 covers. Too dark, so pic tomorrow.

Replaced the rear wiper blade. :eek:

"Rented" a fuel pressure gauge from Autozone for $150! Now that seems a bit steep to me. Especially since they sell one for $45. :rolleyes: Anyways, haven't gotten to use it yet. Also got a fuel filter, needed to replace it anyway.

And i got it dirty again. :p

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-16201134.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-16201100.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-16201047.jpg

[editedforsafety]

I changed out the wiper blades last night. I did the rear this fall because it was totally destroyed, but wanted to get a winter out of the fronts. Amazing what a difference new wiper blades make. Every time I change them, I ask myself why I don't change them more often. Maybe so I can save $10 over the course of 2 years?

[4x4Dalton]

I jacked it up and pulled off the wheels and drums. Looks generally okay. Shoes are still low on material, apparently those regenerating shoes didn't work. :D Cruddy on the passengers side, so i can't help but wonder if i have a leaky wheel cylinder. Not wet but stuff has gathered there like its sticking to it. But other than the shoes being a little shiny i didn't see anything wrong. I scuffed up the shoes and put it back together. Seemed fine all night.

Finished up the Hella 500 covers. Too dark, so pic tomorrow.

Replaced the rear wiper blade. :eek:

"Rented" a fuel pressure gauge from Autozone for $150! Now that seems a bit steep to me. Especially since they sell one for $45. :rolleyes: Anyways, haven't gotten to use it yet. Also got a fuel filter, needed to replace it anyway.

And i got it dirty again. :p

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-16201134.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-16201100.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-16201047.jpg

You backed into that hole ya dug in yard didn't ya :D :D

[XJ Wheeler]

You backed into that hole ya dug in yard didn't ya :D :D

Maaaybe...




:D

[Mudderoy]

Changed the oil pan gasket for the 2nd time, 3rd if you count the time that Matt did it.

Dunno yet... but this was after 15 minute run time.

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[Mudderoy]

Well that didn't take long.

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[Brasscatz]

Still leaking??

[nickxj94]

Went for a spin! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ef0QJuFuAA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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[XJ Wheeler]

The pic of the newly painted Hella 500 covers, as promised.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-171709550-1.jpg

The $150 rented fuel pressure gauge wasn't calibrated right. Showed 25 psi even when unconnected. So that was a bust. I did change out the filter though. The old one showed a bit of rust when i shook it out after removal. And i am pretty sure that was the original filter too, it had undercoating on certain places. :p

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-171630320.jpg

Apparently Jeep used a hose clamp that had a nut and bolt. :rolleyes: So i broke those...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-171630460.jpg

Oh, and i adjusted the exhaust hanger to get it back away the skid to keep it from tapping it. Was a little loose so i may need to figure another way to tighten it.

[TeXJ]

Went for a spin! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ef0QJuFuAA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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where at in Arkansas?

[Brasscatz]

The pic of the newly painted Hella 500 covers, as promised.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-171709550-1.jpg

The $150 rented fuel pressure gauge wasn't calibrated right. Showed 25 psi even when unconnected. So that was a bust. I did change out the filter though. The old one showed a bit of rust when i shook it out after removal. And i am pretty sure that was the original filter too, it had undercoating on certain places. :p

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-171630320.jpg

Apparently Jeep used a hose clamp that had a nut and bolt. :rolleyes: So i broke those...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-171630460.jpg

Oh, and i adjusted the exhaust hanger to get it back away the skid to keep it from tapping it. Was a little loose so i may need to figure another way to tighten it.

Those covers look SWEET! Nice Job Jake!! How'd she run after the filter?

[Dredwolf]

Day two of getting to work on the XJ! :D

Ran to Advance in the AM to get some good 3m undercoating, got back, rolled under the XJ with a bottle of Greased Lightening set to "foam".....sprayed everything down, let it set while I drug 75' of hose from one end of the hose to the other.

Got my high pressure nozzle and rinsed, looked almost factory clean...:D...okay, while that dries, I'll start on the front bolts on the rear leaf springs.....

(many hours pass)

After (3) 4.5" thin cutting wheels, one smoking interior incident when I got irritated and got out the "gas axe":rolleye0012:, lots MORE PB Blaster, hammering, hammering with a bigger hammer, chisel work, pry bars, (stupid bushing is SEIZED to the bolt) MORE PB blaster, more hammering:bang:, more cutting, CAREFUL work with a propane torch, MORE prying....

Blasted bolt is MOCKING me :mock:

The driver side front spring bolt is OUT, and the old leaf pack is.....abused.
:beer:

Now that I can form coherent sentences, that was a royal pain...none of the days of PD Blaster sprayed did anything until I could get to the split in that sleeve and break things loose.

Good news is the frame nut's threads look perfect....:D

Will try to work on the other side this week. Where can I get new hardware if I can't clean this old bolt up on a wire wheel?

[Mudderoy]

Still leaking??

Oh yeah. I'll see if it's as bad tomorrow after I get to work, before I leave to come home.

[nickxj94]

where at in Arkansas?

Alma, Arkansas down by the river it was fun. Something with big tires just went down the rd before up and left deep ruts I couldn't get out of them LOL. My new tires were working well too!

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[XJ Wheeler]

Those covers look SWEET! Nice Job Jake!! How'd she run after the filter?

Thanks! No noticeable difference. Blah.

[YJJeepacorn]

I gave my Yammy a shower and washed all the winter mud of him, made him all shiny again.... And the cherokee got a oil change, a shower, and some fru fru cuz he was a lil stinky inside!

[TeXJ]

Alma, Arkansas down by the river it was fun. Something with big tires just went down the rd before up and left deep ruts I couldn't get out of them LOL. My new tires were working well too!

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nice, i'm going to go visit Heber Springs the end of the month

[nickxj94]

nice, i'm going to go visit Heber Springs the end of the month

Its nice up there I uses to work up there when I wasin the oil field work

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[RULUCKY]

Removed radiator and pulled head to check for issues. Looking to find the best replacement gasket kit, any Ideas??

[Mudderoy]

Well it's disappointing due to the amount of effort I've put into this, but maybe it isn't me or the gasket. Maybe it's the new pan...

1652

[prcjeep]

I replaced a u-joint and pulled the front drive shaft to eliminate the vibes i had from aftermarket ujoint straps. ened up twisting off the head on one of the bolts:bang:

[prerunner1982]

Tony I have the same issue. Replaced the pan gasket and rear main and I still have a leak, though much smaller than it was.

[prcjeep]

WOOHOO! Just got replacement rear leafs warranteed and shipped out today! No more rubbing on the flares over speed bumps!! LOL :D

[denverd1]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/19/ugena6uh.jpg

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[TimmyTXJ]

Well it's disappointing due to the amount of effort I've put into this, but maybe it isn't me or the gasket. Maybe it's the new pan...

1652

I saw the same after replacing my RMS. I ended up dropping the pan again and adding a dab of quick dry RTV on either side of the seal. That, so far, has seemed to fix the lingering leak.

[prerunner1982]

I saw the same after replacing my RMS. I ended up dropping the pan again and adding a dab of quick dry RTV on either side of the seal. That, so far, has seemed to fix the lingering leak.

I put some there, but on the pan before I put it in.

[nickxj94]

Done some flexin! Scared my passengers pulled the front tire off the ground crawlin in wash outs :D1655

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[nateyz2000]

Upgraded to a 2 row champion radiator and a b&m supercooler for the tranny cooler... All is well, now I gotta see how it holds up!

[XJ Wheeler]

Removed radiator and pulled head to check for issues. Looking to find the best replacement gasket kit, any Ideas??

Felpro is generally the standard. I've used one of their top end kits before.

[billyjack]

Had some spare time last night so I decided to "FAB" a handle on my hood so I could open it. I know.....why a handle? I was having problems with breaking the release cable for my hood. just couldn't figure out what was causing it to brake so in good country boy fashion I ripped out the cable and cut out all the hardware with the plan to install hood pins.

GREAT IDEA! except after I cut everything out and installed the new pins, closed the hood and realized........the hood doesn't pop up so one can get his fingers under it to lift it. DAMN I cut out the springs too!

So that's why I have a handle and here are some pics of it!

Lets hear what everyone thinks of my hair brain idea.

[denverd1]

RMS was the first project I did when I got mine. Doesn't "leak" but if I crawled under it I guarantee there's a couple of drops that are ready to hit the driveway.

[denverd1]

Had some spare time last night so I decided to "FAB" a handle on my hood so I could open it. I know.....why a handle? I was having problems with breaking the release cable for my hood. just couldn't figure out what was causing it to brake so in good country boy fashion I ripped out the cable and cut out all the hardware with the plan to install hood pins.

GREAT IDEA! except after I cut everything out and installed the new pins, closed the hood and realized........the hood doesn't pop up so one can get his fingers under it to lift it. DAMN I cut out the springs too!

So that's why I have a handle and here are some pics of it!

Lets hear what everyone thinks of my hair brain idea.

Looks like it will work! Looks cool too.

[Paddletrucker]

Lets hear what everyone thinks of my hair brain idea.

I think it's awesome. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[JeepFan77]

Installed powertraxx no slip in spare 8.25 axle...to be installed soon!

[TimmyTXJ]

Saw a puddle of what I assume is power steering fluid underneath it so I gave the tire a half-hearted kick of disgust. Thankfully, I had the brilliant forethought to order that Durango box in time for this weekends driveway festivities.

[girlyjen78]

Saw a puddle of what I assume is power steering fluid underneath it so I gave the tire a half-hearted kick of disgust. Thankfully, I had the brilliant forethought to order that Durango box in time for this weekends driveway festivities.

Be nice to your XJ!

[girlyjen78]

Nothing today but Sunday I gave mine a bath and let it get some exercise around town...Hadn't been driven since Superbowl Sunday :(

[prerunner1982]

So far I have the front half of the lift kit put on. Will be rolling So Cal prerunner style (nose up) when I go to town in an hour to get my youngest kiddo. Will get started on the back end later this afternoon.

[billyjack]

Nothing today but Sunday I gave mine a bath and let it get some exercise around town...Hadn't been driven since Superbowl Sunday :(
When your done there you are more than welcome to come give mine a bath as well.

[Brasscatz]

Had some spare time last night so I decided to "FAB" a handle on my hood so I could open it. I know.....why a handle? I was having problems with breaking the release cable for my hood. just couldn't figure out what was causing it to brake so in good country boy fashion I ripped out the cable and cut out all the hardware with the plan to install hood pins.

GREAT IDEA! except after I cut everything out and installed the new pins, closed the hood and realized........the hood doesn't pop up so one can get his fingers under it to lift it. DAMN I cut out the springs too!

So that's why I have a handle and here are some pics of it!

Lets hear what everyone thinks of my hair brain idea.

That's pretty frickin sweet dude! Nice idea!

[TripleZero]

Nothing done to the XJ today. Did get this today though.http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/IMG_20130319_182937_0_zps0ed8932f.jpg

Was going to install the lift tomorrow, but looks like I am going to have to wait until the weekend. Still have some other parts showing up in the next few days.

[Brasscatz]

Nothing done to the XJ today. Did get this today though.http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/IMG_20130319_182937_0_zps0ed8932f.jpg

Was going to install the lift tomorrow, but looks like I am going to have to wait until the weekend. Still have some other parts showing up in the next few days.

I'm not speaking from experience, but I don't think cardboard boxes make very strong lift blocks even if they do say Rusty's on them.... Just kidding man! Can't wait to see pics of the finished product!

[bluedragon436]

Nothing done to the XJ today. Did get this today though.http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/IMG_20130319_182937_0_zps0ed8932f.jpg

Was going to install the lift tomorrow, but looks like I am going to have to wait until the weekend. Still have some other parts showing up in the next few days.

Looking good... were those shocks, or springs from Rusty's?? I also look forward to seeing the lift installed... I've never had any issues out of my coils or springs from Rusty's...

[TripleZero]

I'm not speaking from experience, but I don't think cardboard boxes make very strong lift blocks even if they do say Rusty's on them.... Just kidding man! Can't wait to see pics of the finished product!

And here I though they sent me industrial grade cardboard boxes. Guess I'll have to send them back. :D



Looking good... were those shocks, or springs from Rusty's?? I also look forward to seeing the lift installed... I've never had any issues out of my coils or springs from Rusty's...

The top box are shocks and hardware(u-bolts, etc.) The middle box are the coils. The bottom skinny box are AAL's. I would have gone with new springs, but budget wouldn't allow it right now. I still have lower control arms coming. Those should be here Thurs. or Fri.

[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/yna5a5ad.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/yma9abyq.jpg
Got my 33's!

[prerunner1982]

Well started out with this...
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552141_424957644263868_335617513_n.jpg
About 4 hrs later I had this..
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487579_424957750930524_1524892053_n.jpg
And within a couple more hours I had this...
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/580881_424957790930520_479504913_n.jpg

All I have to say are coil spring compressors scare the crap outta me. Glad I got it on have been able to get almost everything done this week that I wanted to. Still have a clutch master cylinder to put on, but will hold off on that, at least I have it ready to go incase it goes out (knock on wood).

[4x4Dalton]

Sweet Jon. Yer XJ's all grown up now :) Looks good bro.

[Mudderoy]

Well started out with this...
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552141_424957644263868_335617513_n.jpg
About 4 hrs later I had this..
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487579_424957750930524_1524892053_n.jpg
And within a couple more hours I had this...
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/580881_424957790930520_479504913_n.jpg

All I have to say are coil spring compressors scare the crap outta me. Glad I got it on have been able to get almost everything done this week that I wanted to. Still have a clutch master cylinder to put on, but will hold off on that, at least I have it ready to go incase it goes out (knock on wood).

As well they should. Keep measuring that mpg brather!

[nickxj94]

Well started out with this...
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552141_424957644263868_335617513_n.jpg
About 4 hrs later I had this..
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487579_424957750930524_1524892053_n.jpg
And within a couple more hours I had this...
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/580881_424957790930520_479504913_n.jpg

All I have to say are coil spring compressors scare the crap outta me. Glad I got it on have been able to get almost everything done this week that I wanted to. Still have a clutch master cylinder to put on, but will hold off on that, at least I have it ready to go incase it goes out (knock on wood).

Looking good! Wish I had a coil spring compressor when I lifted mine it would been easier lol

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[Dredwolf]

Sacrificed 2 more 4.5" cutting wheels trying to cut the eye off the passenger side leaf spring :bang: and not cut the unibody when the grinder broke through and caught rubber.

I swear, I am going to use a whole bottle of anti-seize when I install these RE leaf packs. I really hope the back bolts are not so bad when I install the shackle relocation brackets.

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good, Jon. Enjoy the new altitude.

[oderdene]

looks totally different, well done. welcome to lifted world :D

[prerunner1982]

As well they should. Keep measuring that mpg brather!

It will still be better than what you are getting.. :rotfl2: Especially since I replaced the spark plugs that were at .07 gap and found that a wire to the O2 sensor was burned through.

[denverd1]

Jon looks good

[prerunner1982]

Got the rear bumper put back on today. Hadn't had it in years. Had to make new lower bumper to bracket mounting, don't know why it took me so long to get around to it.

[nateyz2000]

Flexed to draw lines for fender trim

[4.3LXJ]

Good flex. Wanna try it all out at Frodyce this summer?

[nateyz2000]

Good flex. Wanna try it all out at Frodyce this summer?

I think I do. Is it more difficult than the rubi?

[XJ Wheeler]

I have a sickness. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-201836200-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-201816480-1.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_sXMKWdsHg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Mudsicles!

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-201535090.jpg

Added a few inches of lift. :p

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-202058350.jpg

Washed it.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-20210047.jpg

And put on some whitewalls.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-20210558.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

I think I do. Is it more difficult than the rubi?

Yes, but due to the rigs we will have with us, we will not tackle the winch hills. However on the way to the trail I will take you to the "Bypass" on Eagle Lakes Road. Guaranteed to be a good test and wanting to try it myself.

[nateyz2000]

Yes, but due to the rigs we will have with us, we will not tackle the winch hills. However on the way to the trail I will take you to the "Bypass" on Eagle Lakes Road. Guaranteed to be a good test and wanting to try it myself.

Sounds good!

[Carves]

Seems I must have seriously flexxed and stuffed the wheel arches of the l'il grocery getter yesterday - whilst dragging stuff around the yard ...


... coz today I found a little round, plastic leaf slipper, laying in the driveway .. :D

[bluedragon436]

Picked up a new oil pan gasket, transmission filter & gasket and ordered my rear main seal.. Will be picking the RMS, transmission fluid, oil and a Mopar filter up tomorrow, and hopefully if all goes well, I'll change em all out over the weekend..should def keep her cleaner underneath, and hopefully get some better shifts and smoother driving...

[editedforsafety]

Put 100 miles on it driving to the NCAA tournament. I haven't taken it on many longer trips, I usually drive 4 miles to work. It's funny that I like driving longer distances on the freeway, because I know my MPG on my next tank will be better even though I used more gas than I normally would.

[Dude13450]

"Out with the old, in with the new"

I was having a hard start scenario in my '87 XJ, so I went and bought a crank sensor from NAPA, costed $34-some-odd cents.

I pulled the front driveshaft to get more clearance, and I'm glad I did. I got the old CPS out within 40 minutes (this is my first time doing this, and I kept getting road muck in my eyes) ... that thing was so dirty I couldn't even describe it. I put the new one in and it started. Hopefully this will fix the sometimes hard start, but at least I'm guaranteed my CPS won't fail anytime soon.

I noticed the wiring on the new one was only half as long as the "original", what's up with that.

[XJ Wheeler]

Cleaned up the "frame rails" and painted. This is in prep for the frame stiffeners i have had sitting around for a year. Just gotta figure out that welding part.

Before

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-211525510-1.jpg

After

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-21204046-1.jpg

[ALS XJ]

XJ looks good Jon...hey Nate, is that a Smittybilt front bumper? Was thinking about getting one myself...how do you like it...how about some pics from front, side etc...would be appreciated! Quadratec has a $650.special bumper&winch package. Nice flex by the way!!!!

[nateyz2000]

XJ looks good Jon...hey Nate, is that a Smittybilt front bumper? Was thinking about getting one myself...how do you like it...how about some pics from front, side etc...would be appreciated! Quadratec has a $650.special bumper&winch package. Nice flex by the way!!!!

It was a pita to install, and at first, the approach angle was hard to get use to "eye sore" imho. Now that I have the 33's, I love the look. It has also taken a beating and has withstood a lot of hard hits to rocks... I LOVE it:-) I also have the rear smitty, it is amazing too... Although had to use a torch for install... Lol

Edit will post pics later today for you

[ALS XJ]

I took the '92 for inspection...passed with flying colors with 268k on the clock, not to shabby!:D Good thing my idle issue was silent at the moment:rolleye0012: I'm still "waiting for by computer to learn" how to idle again...only about 40 more start-ups to go:bang:

[nateyz2000]

I took the '92 for inspection...passed with flying colors with 268k on the clock, not to shabby!:D Good thing my idle issue was silent at the moment:rolleye0012: I'm still "waiting for by computer to learn" how to idle again...only about 40 more start-ups to go:bang:

My belt was squeeling so loud they didn't her my exhuaust manifold leak... He he he....

[denverd1]

I have a sickness. :D
Added a few inches of lift. :p
Washed it.
And put on some whitewalls.


Jake how do you like those BFG in real mud? Got em on my Toyota but haven't tested them out yet..

[XJ Wheeler]

Jake how do you like those BFG in real mud? Got em on my Toyota but haven't tested them out yet..

Honestly, they leave some to be desired. Not horrible if you keep em spinning to clear the tread but they get filled up pretty easy if not. But i don't have much else to compare it to, these are the only tires I've ran in mud.

[denverd1]

gotcha. My buddy runs those on his 4x4 chevy that sees a lot of road miles and they have great tread life from what he says. I'll may try something else, just don't like the idea of replacing mud tires frequently. Thx for the reply

[XJ Wheeler]

gotcha. My buddy runs those on his 4x4 chevy that sees a lot of road miles and they have great tread life from what he says. I'll may try something else, just don't like the idea of replacing mud tires frequently. Thx for the reply

Oh yeah, they're great on road. Good feel and great mileage. We've run these on our work trucks too. It a good tire, just not so much for mud.

[denverd1]

did a little poking around and supposedly Destination M/Ts are known for high miles as well FYI

[nateyz2000]

1746
1747
1748
1749
1750

[Joliet Johnny]

I changed the valve cores in the tires cause 1 was leaking. The I went to install a fan shroud and cut my left pointer finger bad cutting a zip tie. I cut almost half way around, oddly enough it never hurt. I was going to put in a new steering stabilizer after that but with no air tools and 1 useless hand decided to call it a day. If someone wants to see the finger I'll post it but it was messy, may serve as some kind of reminder?

[nateyz2000]

Retrimmed fenders to fit the 33's

[Brasscatz]

Added some extra horsepower and several hundred points to the "cool factor" :D

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1435_zps94dfd0ac.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Matt made the drive over to my house, Doctor house call.

We changed the heater core, evaporator and blower motor.

Installed a new set of A/C hoses and vacuum and charged the system, but not before replacing the condenser.

Thanks Matt!

http://youtu.be/NDC2Kq5sCOg

[prerunner1982]

I stopped to get gas. I guess I was a little late, they were already closed. :D

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/209010_426891594070473_986634514_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/305248_426892000737099_292795423_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/229483_426892087403757_481685972_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/536484_426892174070415_568545887_n.jpg

[TeXJ]

Holy whip!

[XJ Wheeler]

Stared at it. Man i love this thing.

1765

[TripleZero]

Nothing yet done on the XJ. Heading out in a few hours to my co-workers place to put my lift on though.

[oderdene]

after long cold winter, first hand washed exterior and waxed. :D

[ALS XJ]

Hey Jake...it's all good...I find myself gazing at that hunk of metal all the time!
http://011.JPG

[JeepFan77]

Installed new Bluetooth Sony head unit in rig...liking it so far! Why give remotes for these things...who can't reach a nob to turn it up?

[Mudderoy]

Installed new Bluetooth Sony head unit in rig...liking it so far! Why give remotes for these things...who can't reach a nob to turn it up?

Well I was wondering that too. Now if you're camping in the back it makes sense. I think it's just a GEE WIZ factor personally.

[bigjim350]

Well I noticed about a 1/16" of play on the slip joint on my front driveshaft, and 1/4" of play on my front axle yoke. So I removed the front shaft. My xj has NEVER rode so well. So now the plan is to go ahead and rebuild front and rear axles, and re-gear to 4.56 and to buy a new front driveshaft.

[nickxj94]

Wheeled it,broke it, fixed it, wheeled it some more!

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[prcjeep]

Played in the fields today...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130324_102620_zpsdf7cec79.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Well, today I rotated the tires, glued my spotlight switch down, Checked the steering components for tightness, and rewired one of my a-pillar lights.... the ground wire came completely out.

[ALS XJ]

Thanks for the bumper pics Nate...looking good with all that shiny chrome! My '92 got all that bling as well...

[Carves]

Jeep bits laying everywhere .... and done nothin ... again .. :mad:













..... but I plan on being busier than a one legged tap dancer, in another week or so ... once Bob the Builder, has finished doing his stuff.



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/FrameUp02b_zps477e2f37.jpg

[cantab27]

Jeep bits laying everywhere .... and done nothin ... again .. :mad:













..... but I plan on being busier than a one legged tap dancer, in another week or so ... once Bob the Builder, has finished doing his stuff.



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/FrameUp02b_zps477e2f37.jpg

thought ya might at least put a roof over the shiny jeep...........:p

[Carves]

thought ya might at least put a roof over the shiny jeep...........:p


a roof ?????

silly kiwi :poke: ... Its almost winter remember ... So I want as much sunlight over me workbench as possible .. :rolleyes:

:p

:D:D

[cantab27]

shit me and a few cuzzies could live in there bro.....

[Silverfoot]

Ordered the 5.5" long arm kit from Iron Rock Offroad for my Jeep last night

[nickxj94]

Bought a roof rack for $75.00 and installed it! 1785

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[89Laredo]

Nothing, bought these friday and I'm BROKE.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/tugure9y.jpg

Need to buy spacers and balancing beads.

[Brasscatz]

Gave her a pat on the back because 2 days in a row of my new promotion and driving around to new stores, I've gotten multiple compliments on her ;)

[jaysXJ]

got a radiator hose replaced(well, I just cut it, really) when my car started smoking and the temperature didn't change. had a hole in the hose. I can't wait to get to where I have time to do things I actually WANT to do to my jeep.

[Dredwolf]

Wishing I had a shop that the XJ would fit in, and trying to mentally urge my parts to arrive faster....

http://i.minus.com/iuWW0Xg5PKHyF.JPG

[Paddletrucker]

1790

More freaking snow in Kansas City. Glad to be leaving in a few minutes!


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[Paddletrucker]

^^^ Well, clearly, I put that in the wrong thread. Too bad I can't figure out how to delete or move it. ;-(

[4.3LXJ]

Don't worry about it Nate

[girlyjen78]

Gave her a pat on the back because 2 days in a row of my new promotion and driving around to new stores, I've gotten multiple compliments on her ;)

Congrats on the promotion!

[denverd1]

Not to but with: made a lumber run
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/28/qadygura.jpg
16 2x6x16'

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[TripleZero]

Got a little bored at work, so put on my new stickers across the bottom of the back glass.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/IMG_20130328_123254_0_zps26fc4253.jpg

[Dredwolf]

STILL waiting on parts...:bang:

http://i.minus.com/iXBB3Xi75wGs0.JPG

But I have been working on the DD in the evenings all week.:rolleye0012:

Lost the starter, water pump, and the door locks and trunk release all in the same evening on the '98 Altima PayingTheBillsMobile.
:P

[Carves]

STILL waiting on parts...:bang:


I might swap ya some parts for wrenching time .. :D:D

[4.3LXJ]

I might swap ya some parts for wrenching time .. :D:D

Hope you guys can swim :crazy:

[Dredwolf]

Carves, I'll start swimming your way....next week.....month.....year....decade...:D

I have plenty of parts to still install, but I need those leaf spring bolts...:P

[Carves]

Carves, I'll start swimming your way....next week.....month.....year....decade...:D

I have plenty of parts to still install, but I need those leaf spring bolts...:P


Sighhhh .... another bloody asylum seeker ... :bang:

Used jeep parts I can do ... but dont expect free wide screen tvs and cash like the rest of them do .. :D:D

[4x4Dalton]

Replaced both front axle u joints only to find out that wont the problem :(

[nateyz2000]

After 6 months, I finally installed and wired up rock lights:-) I am gonna have a dance party under the jeep at night....

[Mudderoy]

After 6 months, I finally installed and wired up rock lights:-) I am gonna have a dance party under the jeep at night....

You need to get one of those devices that varies the voltage to the lights with the sound of the music.

[cpttuna]

Made a 700 mile trip to the Pa property and back. Pretty muddy at the property. (I thought I was mud bogging there for a while). Got 20.9MPG for the trip,so I felt pretty good.

[4.3LXJ]

That is good milage

[Mudderoy]

Replace the orifice tube, vacuumed and recharged the A/C system.

While the vacuum was being pulled I swapped out the Mustang injectors with adapters, for the replacement that should be a closer match to the stock injectors, but with better spray pattern than the one hole units.

Then I washed the 98 and the 03 TJ. Man I'm tired!

[4.3LXJ]

Get her done while you can Tony, it is going to turn hot on ya

[Carves]

Let it have a good scamper around the country side.

Last one it gets - before going up on stands for some maintenance, over the next month or so.

[toebee97]

A friend and I built some redneck swaybar discos and threw a CB in my rig and went to Tillamook State Forest yesterday. It was my first time, had a freakin blast. Now I need to build my rig more for those double black diamond trails lol

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[denverd1]

You need to get one of those devices that varies the voltage to the lights with the sound of the music.

DMX I think....

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[Brasscatz]

Spent several hours installing an aux fan bypass switch.... all you need to know is that it's done and works.... finally ;)

[Dredwolf]

Nothing........:mad:

Waiting on the spring bolts that were supposed to arrive on Friday.

Did get my DD '98 Altima back on the road, so that makes it easier to work on the XJ in the afternoons.:pray:

[XJ Wheeler]

Ever since i trimmed the front fenders I've wanted to get the rears cut too. So, now i'm contemplating it. I removed the rear flares to get a better look for thoughts. Still thinkin on how far i want to take this. You can see a bit of rust uncovered toward the rear.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-30191934.jpg

What's left of the brackets that go up in the flares. The ones on the front of both flares pretty much disintegrated and fell out while trying to loosen them. But i'm thinking they kinda sacrificed themselves for the sake of the body.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-301922170.jpg

Of course EVERY bolt broke.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-03-301920160.jpg

[JeepFan77]

Finally got around to flushing my heater core using cheap washing machine hose...I now have heat just in time for spring...figures!

[XJNoob]

Took off the front door panels to clean and lube the door locks and window regulators. It all works so much smoother now!

[Paddletrucker]

Began soaking all the bolts and parts getting ready to start on my lift.....FINALLY

[4.3LXJ]

You could use the suspension work so you can haul all those fish home. :D

[Paddletrucker]

Well, now, all of a sudden my already sagging rear leaf springs are sagging noticeably more on the driver's side. I've only had the lift new in the boxes and put in storage since 2011:rolleye0012::bang::headbag:

You know it's bad when you need to either lift the Jeep or trim the fenders to clear your 215's:crazy::bang::cry:

[4.3LXJ]

Well, now, all of a sudden my already sagging rear leaf springs are sagging noticeably more on the driver's side. I've only had the lift new in the boxes and put in storage since 2011:rolleye0012::bang::headbag:

You know it's bad when you need to either lift the Jeep or trim the fenders to clear your 215's:crazy::bang::cry:

Not to mention those fish :p

[Paddletrucker]

I'm pretty much a CPR fisherman. Catch Photo Release. I almost never take fish home, but if I took a pic of all the gear in my XJ, you'd make fun of me for sure. :-)


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[Paddletrucker]

1853

LOL. Winter kayaking and fishing gear. LOL. See why I need suspension help???


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[Dredwolf]

Did the final welding and flap wheel work on the crack repairs on the unibody at the fuel tank skid/receiver hitch mounting holes to finish the install of the JCR nutstrips.

[XJ Wheeler]

Stared at it... contemplating... thinking... visualizing... processing... envisioning...

And finally i think i got a game plan for the rear fenders...
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[4.3LXJ]

1853

LOL. Winter kayaking and fishing gear. LOL. See why I need suspension help???


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I can fix you up with some 3/4 ton bastard packs :rolleyes:

[Paddletrucker]

I can fix you up with some 3/4 ton bastard packs :rolleyes:

Believe it or not, all that crap doesn't hardly weigh anything...it just takes up a bunch of space. All that stuff actually goes on me or the kayak in the winter time.

I actually carry a lot less stuff in the summer, because I don't need all the cold weather gear.

To be honest, in that picture, all of my fly gear is included with the conventional bass fishing gear. Also, all my big heavy catfishing gear is in there, too. So, I guess it is more than I normally paddle out with. I never go out with any two. I fish conventional bass gear, OR fly fishing gear, OR cat fishing gear, never combine them.


Just came in from putting the oil to the undercarriage of my Jeep. She's grounded. The BEST tire on it has about a nine inch section on the inside where the tread meets the sidewall that has cord sticking out. I can't believe that it's the tire with the deepest tread. None of them are bald, either. IN any case, I need to buy tires and I can't buy tires until I get the lift on....SO....my beloved XJ is now deemed to be not roadworthy without a lift. :cry::cry:

So, What did I do to my Jeep today? I changed the oil, sprayed the living bajeezus out of all the bolts on the underside, AND grounded her.:cry::o:(:(:(

[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like a little incentive Nate.

[Paddletrucker]

Well, yeah, I suppose. I originally was going to have it done after I had got a little more wear on the tires. I expected to do that winter 2011/2012. Some things changed for me in 2012, and I didn't do anything to the Jeep, or fish, or do anything besides try to save my business and work my hind end off. Besides all that, I just didn't want to stop driving the thing long enough to do the lift. I like it and the lower height of the roof was handy for loading the kayak, after all.

This year, after I'd clawed my way back to where I could breathe a little, I'd planned to do it this past January in my father in law's shop, which is well equipped. I only have a gravel driveway and shade tree, and the two aren't close to each other. LOL. I also don't have a whole lot of tools, so it made sense to do it up there.

Then, he went to the hospital for a few rounds of surgery. He was in and out all winter and didn't feel up to helping me. He's decided he wants to help me rather than loan me the use of his shop, even though he would. He wants to help and that's fine with me. I'd planned to go ahead and wait until we could both do it there, but it looks like I might be doing it under the shade tree in the yard.

Now I've got to drive my pickup, the only vehicle I've ever owned with an automatic transmission and I sure hate it for that reason!!

[4.3LXJ]

Can't find the clutch pedal?

[Paddletrucker]

I don't feel like I've got as much control, I think. I've logged a little over two million miles now in a semi, all manual tranny. I generally always leave the truck in town and commute in the Jeep. Before I owned my own semi, I'd make the 50 mile commute to work, shifting gears, so that I could get there...and shift gears.

I figure about 26,000 miles per year going back and forth, another 110,000-120,000 miles/year in big trucks, and a couple of hundred miles each weekend on fishing assault missions, ALL in manual transmissions. I used to rodeo a lot and my wife and I made a good part of our living trading horses. We hauled LOTS of horses with pickup trucks and it was all manual transmissions, too. I think that was the biggest deciding factor. You haul horses and TRY to do it as smoothly as possible. Anytime I've ever thrown a horse around in a trailer, it was due to the auto tranny making an abrupt shift.

Here's where I'll really get in trouble.....I see a lot on forums (particularly XJ forums) about how an auto is better for wheeling. I just don't see it. Granted, I haven't wheeled the XJ yet, but have had pickups in a lot of precarious situations on the ranch. Every time I've been in a bad spot with an auto, it turned out badly. "I need a little more gas, a little more, a little teeny bit more.....OH CRAP!! Too much!!" I like being able to slip the clutch. It's NOT more complicated to me, it's easier.

I think maybe it simply has to do with what you're used to. If you don't have 5,000 miles total driving a stick, I'm sure you ARE a better driver in an auto. Same for me. I drive sticks almost exclusively. No way I can be as good in something that's foreign to me.

I looked long and hard to find a 5 speed XJ. I can't understand why there aren't more of them.

[4.3LXJ]

Here's where I'll really get in trouble.....I see a lot on forums (particularly XJ forums) about how an auto is better for wheeling. I just don't see it. Granted, I haven't wheeled the XJ yet, but have had pickups in a lot of precarious situations on the ranch. Every time I've been in a bad spot with an auto, it turned out badly. "I need a little more gas, a little more, a little teeny bit more.....OH CRAP!! Too much!!" I like being able to slip the clutch. It's NOT more complicated to me, it's easier.

I think maybe it simply has to do with what you're used to. If you don't have 5,000 miles total driving a stick, I'm sure you ARE a better driver in an auto. Same for me. I drive sticks almost exclusively. No way I can be as good in something that's foreign to me.

I looked long and hard to find a 5 speed XJ. I can't understand why there aren't more of them.

You are right, a stick gives you more control. I wheeled with a stick until my present XJ, which had a stick when I bought it. But I changed motors and the smog police made me get the auto. Long story. Anyway, I do appreciate the auto for the most part in the big rocks we wheel here. Left leg would be pretty tired by the end of the day. Had that happen in my pickup in Seattle stop and go traffic for hours too. But for highway driving, mud wheeling, snow wheeling trail running I too prefer the stick

[cj4a nz]

well finally rung up to order my new starter mtr today then he said email me me:bang::bang: third attempt the email didn't come back for wrong addy now 5 or so hrs later no reply grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr bloody aussie's

[msmoorenburg]

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: turned the alarm off and watch a few chunks of marble sized hail hit the ground around the jeep:cry:

[TimmyTXJ]

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: turned the alarm off and watch a few chunks of marble sized hail hit the ground around the jeep:cry:

Crap! You got caught in the hail last night? Was there any damage to the Jeep?

[denverd1]

You are right, a stick gives you more control. I wheeled with a stick until my present XJ, which had a stick when I bought it. But I changed motors and the smog police made me get the auto. Long story. Anyway, I do appreciate the auto for the most part in the big rocks we wheel here. Left leg would be pretty tired by the end of the day. Had that happen in my pickup in Seattle stop and go traffic for hours too. But for highway driving, mud wheeling, snow wheeling trail running I too prefer the stick

doesn't slipping the clutch like that do damage to it?

[msmoorenburg]

Crap! You got caught in the hail last night? Was there any damage to the Jeep?

seeing i leave the house at 5am its hard to say, but no new stars in the windshield

[4.3LXJ]

doesn't slipping the clutch like that do damage to it?

Well, in theory. But I have wheeled Fordyce many years ago with a three speed and 2.0 split in the transfer case. If you know how to use the clutch and gears correctly, there is not as much stop and go and goosing the gas as with an auto

[Paddletrucker]

doesn't slipping the clutch like that do damage to it?


Damage? No. Wear? Sure. Clutches wear out...eventually. Every morning, I have to back my tractor/trailer into a REALLY difficult spot. Uphill slightly and really tight. Yes, it's wearing on my clutch more than if I was backing straight into a spot on level ground, but I doubt I'll notice too big a difference in the time between clutch replacement. My tractor has 1.8 MILLION miles on it and it's THIRD clutch is in GREAT shape and I plan to run that clutch another 300,000 or so. Same with 4 wheeling. It'll wear the clutch, but if you're doing it right, not too awfully bad. PRobably not enough to make a noticeable difference in the overall life of the clutch. I'd rather have the control and service a clutch a few times over the life of the vehicle.

My XJ has 237,000 highway miles on the original clutch. It's still FINE. I have no intention of replacing it anytime soon. If I do, though, it's not a huge deal. I just wish it was adjustable like clutches of old. One more of the many reasons my semi is a '96 and I haven't upgraded to a newer one. I like the adjustable clutches over the hydraulic ones. I don't have slave cylinder issues and can adjust it. Wish my XJ had that!!

It's all in what you're used to, I think. I'll bet I can tear up an AW4 a lot faster than I can wear out my clutch and AX-15. I've owned ONE vehicle with an auto tranny, and I've managed have to replace it after 123,000 miles. At 156,000, I'm having more issues with it. It'll also be my LAST automatic vehicle.

[4x4Dalton]

Put tires back on the Grizzly and then like a page out of National Geographic it and the White Buffalo became friends out of their natural habitat.
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[XJ Wheeler]

Cut up the rear flares. Just rough, still gotta smooth em. Among other things. :rolleyes:

[Silverfoot]

My new lift shipped yesterday, est delivery on Monday! Woot! (it'll still probably be a month or more before I can get the help I need to actually install it, but at least it'll be in my possession ready to go!)

[Carves]

Cut up the rear flares. Just rough, still gotta smooth em. Among other things. :rolleyes:


Pics of the destruction ???

:p

:D

[XjJeepacorn]

Well, the car was sort of worked lol

1876

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[XJ Wheeler]

Pics of the destruction ???

:p

:D

What, you don't believe me? :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-03190158.jpg

[Carves]

What, you don't believe me? :D


Didnt doubt you at all .. ;);)







I just wanted to see the butchered wheel arches .. :p .. :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Didnt doubt you at all .. ;);)







I just wanted to see the butchered wheel arches .. :p .. :D

Oh, no no no. That'll come later. :rotfl2:

[Carves]

Used it to drag and shove the spare parts wreck under cover.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/0504201301b_zps9134593e.jpg


Hope they behave themselves, up there tonight.

... coz I don't want to be drowning, one of those ugly 2014 models in a bucket, tomorrow morning .. :D:D

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[Brasscatz]

Hope they behave themselves, up there tonight.

... coz I don't want to be drowning, one of those ugly 2014 models in a bucket, tomorrow morning .. :D:D

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:rolleyes::rolleyes: :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: :noevil:

[msmoorenburg]

pulled the front shaft man what a smooth ride

[adambaum]

Finished the in-cab winch controls, and added some LEDs in the grill to illuminate the winch for nighttime winching.

I don't think I've ever had to use my winch in the dark, but it's best to be prepared, right? ;)

[bluedragon436]

Just got done pulling the complete exhaust from the mid pipe back... replaced the cat with a new one due to the O2 sensor bung tearing out of the old one... Good thing too, cause once I got the old one out, there was another hole starting to rust through, and the complete insides were sliding back and forth and making all kinds of rattling noises... So now I got a brand new cat and O2 sensor, got the mid pipe to not be hitting the crossmember anymore (which is one annoying sound by the way)... and the rear tip doesn't rattle against the spring bolt or the heat sheild for the gas tank, like it has been doing since I installed the catback over a year and half ago... It runs nicer now, a tad bit quieter... but nicer... I do notice now though, that the muffler seems to heat up a bit more than it did before... but then again, it is probably burning off all the PB Blaster I had to use to get it off the old cat.. LOL

Now for the RMS, Oil pan seal and trans fitler & seal.... for another day... Maybe tomorrow if the weather holds out...

[89Laredo]

33s/spacers
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/06/da3ehyne.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

What a difference. Lookin good!

[JeepFan77]

After installing a powertrax locker, I installed new brake shoes, drums, hardware,bearings/sels and wheel cylinders in my JY 8.25 29 spline axle...then installed it...what a day!

[bigjim350]

Took my jeep over to Matt's shop to pull the diff cover on the front. The front end is making noise and binding up. So Matt suggested to pop off the cover and see what was going on. It was BAD in there!! Somebody replaced my diff oil with chocolate pudding!! Bearings are trashed....xj is gonna be down for a while.

[Brasscatz]

Took my jeep over to Matt's shop to pull the diff cover on the front. The front end is making noise and binding up. So Matt suggested to pop off the cover and see what was going on. It was BAD in there!! Somebody replaced my diff oil with chocolate pudding!! Bearings are trashed....xj is gonna be down for a while.

Ouch, part of that happen from spending too much time in the water?

[Brasscatz]

Today I worked on my a/c... Think it's cold enough yet?

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1449_zpsbe3cf6bb.jpg

[bigjim350]

Ouch, part of that happen from spending too much time in the water?

All of that happened from spending too much time in water and mud. Today was the first time I have ever opened the front diff, since i bought the jeep 3yrs ago. :bang:

[msmoorenburg]

All of that happened from spending too much time in water and mud. Today was the first time I have ever opened the front diff, since i bought the jeep 3yrs ago. :bang:

On the plus side it didn't stink

[4.3LXJ]

All of that happened from spending too much time in water and mud. Today was the first time I have ever opened the front diff, since i bought the jeep 3yrs ago. :bang:

You and Wayne can compare notes :P

[XJ Wheeler]

On the plus side it didn't stink

Cause he washed it clean. :p

Seriously though, that sucks. Sorry bud.

[XJ Wheeler]

Started trimming the rear fenders but had a little bit of an emergency so i had to abruptly stop. Sorry, no pics today. See how it goes tomorrow.

[nateyz2000]

Wheeled a bit today1894

[nickxj94]

Went wheelin' today got it covered in mud inside and out! 1895 my buddy almost made this trail it was just to wet and slick for us open diff guys lol! 1896