What did you do to your Jeep today?

[denverd1]

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


damn! what did you do to it??

[Brasscatz]

damn! what did you do to it??

Added some of this in it. Was reading about 42* at idle, but drove it on the highway and came down to 38* :D This is what I added...

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1450_zps7881a585.jpg

[XjJeepacorn]

Got a bunch of stuff done yesterday, going to do down stairs againg just to putter around the garage a bit before bed! (This means I did a sufficient amount of house work this evening lol!)

1909

Re bult that^^^ :)

1910

Attached that sucker! ^^^^

I wanted to have it all in but I had to much crap to do this weekend and I'd like to start down on a Friday night just incase something goes wrong! Then I have the rest of the weekend to figure it out!

It's ok though I have plenty of other things to work on through out the week, like getting my axle read

1911

Those bushings are gonna suck! And I have to re build the u joints for that too..
I have a bunch more parts to paint yellow! It's not my favourite colour or anything I just like the contrast with the red!

1912


And I'm throwing this one in just because! Lol

1913

[Paddletrucker]

1912


This is just about EXACTLY what I want my Jeep to be as far as lift and tires. Mind if I ask what size lift and tires this is?? REally cool looking

[89Laredo]

Not enough, and too small. :lol:
Profile says 3"/31s....

[4x4Dalton]

Not everyone wants a tall jeep. You can have just as much fun with a 3" lift as you can with a 6.5" lift

[89Laredo]

It was a joke... You people really need to get a sense of humor.

[Brasscatz]

Ain't nobody got time fo' humor! LOL!!

[Paddletrucker]

Not everyone wants a tall jeep. You can have just as much fun with a 3" lift as you can with a 6.5" lift

I'd LIKE a 6.5" lift and humongoloid tires. BUT...this is going to be my daily driver and used to travel to fishing tourneys. I need a slight off road capability at the kayak fishing tournaments. I also want to have a capable winter weather vehicle.

One of these days, I'm sure I'll add onto the lift and get larger tires, or even acquire another Jeep with all things huge in mind. Right now, though, I really love driving my Jeep and want it to remain a daily driver for my 30 mile daily commute.

[89Laredo]

I dd mine on 6"/33s with a 30/welded 8.8 (go back a page for pic)
It needs to be regeared pretty bad and drinks as much as an alcoholic at a kegger, but its doable. Doesn't handle much different from stock either, even with no swaybars.
Id drive it across the country if I had the gas money, wouldn't get there fast without a regear but it would make it.

[Paddletrucker]

One of these days, I'll go up like that with mine, but I'm on a D35 in the rear and a manual tranny. I'll need to re-gear, but haven't decided to what yet. Probably only a 4.10, maybe even not that deep. Don't know. First, though, I'll have to to wear out the 31's I'm going to put on it.

I figure while I'm on the 31's, I can begin gathering parts to do stuff.

[denverd1]

its crazy how another 2" of tire can make your gears seem like they're WAY off. Noticed it big time now that I'm on 33s.

[bluedragon436]

Didn't really notice too much of a difference between the stock 28's and the 33's I have now really... but do look forward to seeing how it feels when I regear... And now that I am noticing my front pinion seal is leaking worse, looks likes I'll be moving that regear up the list of mods...

[bcso290]

Finished up my 4.5" lift today. Looks mean!!!! Going to get alligned tomorrow.

[Brasscatz]

Finished up my 4.5" lift today. Looks mean!!!! Going to get alligned tomorrow.

:brokenpic::brokenpic::brokenpic:

[nateyz2000]

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14189 wheeled!

[4x4Dalton]

Got my hitch mounted tire carrier all hooked up and relocated license plate to center of spare. Will post up pics tomorrow.

[XJ Wheeler]

Okay, a combination of Saturday and today.

I started out by marking out my plans.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-06163350-1.jpg

Then i cut off the outer edge.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-061724340-1.jpg

Next i cut the typical slits for folding.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-06175701-1.jpg

After taking out my frustrations on pieces to be folded over i smoothed the rough edges with a flap wheel. And this is what i ended up with. Basically, with finishing work, this is what it will be like under the flares.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-08184849-1.jpg

Aaaand...

Looks like something took a bite out of it. :eek:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-061723240-1.jpg

That ^ was the result of cutting, no fault of my own. :D This v was the result of the hammering. :rolleyes: Gotta love road salt. :banghead:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-081847000-1.jpg

I knew there was some rust, just didn't know it was quite THAT horrific. So, out came the cutoff again.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-08193336-1.jpg

The remains...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-08205910-1.jpg

So by now i have decided its time for the ol' cut and fold mod. The problem is the drivers side is worse, enough that the typical cut and fold is impossible. So i'm gonna have to improvise. In prep of this i removed the bumper end caps, trim molding, and cut the flare up to match where the quarter panel WILL end.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-08202743-1.jpg

Enough pictures? Didn't have a life other than this, did ya? :D

Yeah, this project might take longer than expected. But a couple days ago we went home for a bit and picked up my brothers mig while we were there. My minds gone crazy ever since... :p

Btw, today (Monday) is the 9 year anniversary of buying the ol girl. Been a good time. :)

[4x4Dalton]

Ok as promised here's the pics of the carrier.
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And if y'all are wondering who made it......
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/10/asy7eru8.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

Ok as promised here's the pics of the carrier.
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well i see you just installed the airbag in the rear :)

[4x4Dalton]

well i see you just installed the airbag in the rear :)

Yep :)

[girlyjen78]

Bought a 4" suspension kit from Rough Country for my YJ!

[denverd1]

Drove it to work. Thought about flexing it on one of the retaining walls around my office
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/10/hyva2uty.jpg

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[XjJeepacorn]

This is just about EXACTLY what I want my Jeep to be as far as lift and tires. Mind if I ask what size lift and tires this is?? REally cool looking

It actually preformed quite well it's been through 3+ and 4 rated trails, I am going bigger though when I put in the new locked front end I'm going up to 4" with a 2" bb and 33 :) that what I'm working on getting ready !

[XjJeepacorn]

Not enough, and too small. :lol:
Profile says 3"/31s....

I have nothing to compensate for and neither does he! don't be jealous because my chilli is pretty ;)

[Dredwolf]

Primed the welded spots on the unibody rails with self-etching primer, and cleaned the 8.25 housing to prepare for painting this week.

Also washed the fuel tank well in prep for undercoating tomorrow evening. Hope to have the RE springs and HD Offroad Engineering shackle brackets installed by this weekend.

[89Laredo]

Drove mine.
It needs to stop raining, my passengers side is wet from the front to the back. I need to change my oil too.

[denverd1]

Drove mine.
It needs to stop raining, my passengers side is wet from the front to the back. I need to change my oil too.

bet that smells NICE! :P

[89Laredo]

No carpet.

[denverd1]

not too gross then

[89Laredo]

No. still annoying though.
Dont make the mistake of welding your hinges back on without making sure the doors line up...

[XjJeepacorn]

Has this turned into the what we haven't done to our jeep today thread lol ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Has this turned into the what we haven't done to our jeep today thread lol ;)

In that case, nuttin :sign0181:

[XJ Wheeler]

Ran out of time last night to post so...

Cut and fold time! I always forget just how slow i get things done. Turns out this side had more rot too, so i had to improvise. Look at the pretty pictures and you'll catch on. ;)

Taped off and ready for the blade.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-091549080.jpg

Ahhhh, that feels good. I left about an inch below the body line all the way around.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09170251.jpg

It keeps piling up.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09205333.jpg

Okay, i guess I've been being evasive so far, not sure why. I guess i'm tired. Anyway, the rust came up too high on the metal i felt it was better to cut out that section. And my plan is cut all but about an inch off below the body line, bend that inch up to the inside to create a flange to weld a plate on to seal it up. One problem. I've never spot welded, and especially using a mig. I figured i'd use the old trick of putting a piece of aluminum on the underside of the holes to allow the weld to puddle, creating a spot weld? Or should i drill holes in the flange but not the plates and do small rosette welds? Any tips? Its a flux core Hobart 125 ez that i'll be using. I'm also still a little hung up on what thickness metal to use for the plates. I know i can get 16 gauge quick and easy at the hardware store but i kinda figure why not go a little thicker for strength and longevity.

So here's after bending up the inch leftover below the body line.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09201715.jpg

And i went ahead and drilled the holes for welding.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09203316-1.jpg

Oh and i got the flares mounting configured. Next to last pic shows that.

[XjJeepacorn]

Ran out of time last night to post so...

Cut and fold time! I always forget just how slow i get things done. Turns out this side had more rot too, so i had to improvise. Look at the pretty pictures and you'll catch on. ;)

Taped off and ready for the blade.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-091549080.jpg

Ahhhh, that feels good. I left about an inch below the body line all the way around.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09170251.jpg

It keeps piling up.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09205333.jpg

Okay, i guess I've been being evasive so far, not sure why. I guess i'm tired. Anyway, the rust came up too high on the metal i felt it was better to cut out that section. And my plan is cut all but about an inch off below the body line, bend that inch up to the inside to create a flange to weld a plate on to seal it up. One problem. I've never spot welded, and especially using a mig. I figured i'd use the old trick of putting a piece of aluminum on the underside of the holes to allow the weld to puddle, creating a spot weld? Or should i drill holes in the flange but not the plates and do small rosette welds? Any tips? Its a flux core Hobart 125 ez that i'll be using. I'm also still a little hung up on what thickness metal to use for the plates. I know i can get 16 gauge quick and easy at the hardware store but i kinda figure why not go a little thicker for strength and longevity.

So here's after bending up the inch leftover below the body line.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09201715.jpg

And i went ahead and drilled the holes for welding.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-09203316-1.jpg

Oh and i got the flares mounting configured. Next to last pic shows that.

I'm going to do that too :) except I'm not going to cut too much off. Be wear,
That metal is thin! You'll easily blow right through it and welding aluminium is different, and hard to do. There are a few different types of wire you can use some better for different types of aluminum but it's not going to stick to the metal! I've tried to use metal stuff to fix an aluminum chair once and failed miserably! Only to find this out later lol

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm going to do that too :) except I'm not going to cut too much off. Be wear,
That metal is thin! You'll easily blow right through it and welding aluminium is different, and hard to do. There are a few different types of wire you can use some better for different types of aluminum but it's not going to stick to the metal! I've tried to use metal stuff to fix an aluminum chair once and failed miserably! Only to find this out later lol

Thanks but i was speaking of this old trick i heard of a long time ago. To spot weld two pieces of steel, put a piece of aluminum under the two pieces, start welding around the holes and the aluminum kinda rejects the weld and it pools up to form a spot weld. ;) I've never welded on aluminum at all. :rolleye0012:

I'm gonna start a thread for it, maybe help others in the future too.

[Carves]

Pulled the "hoists" out of the back of it ... after wasting jeep time, topdressing the yard down the side of the shed.

Got the parts wreck up in the air ...

Anybody that says the unibody twists like a pretzel ... deserves to have the 1/4" packing material, I had to use on a stand ... thrown at 'em .. :D

Now to see if I can tear out the D30 and front suspension parts I want ... before lunch.

[XjJeepacorn]

Thanks but i was speaking of this old trick i heard of a long time ago. To spot weld two pieces of steel, put a piece of aluminum under the two pieces, start welding around the holes and the aluminum kinda rejects the weld and it pools up to form a spot weld. ;) I've never welded on aluminum at all. :rolleye0012:

I'm gonna start a thread for it, maybe help others in the future too.

That's cool!!! I've never heard of that before! Thanks for sharing :) I must say all of you guys on here rock! I've learned a bunch of new things since I've been here :)

[nickxj94]

Used it to winch a bigass tree in the burn pile had to anchor my jeep to the electric pole tree was dragging me towards it lol but tree is burning now!

[Dredwolf]

Rattle-can undercoated the body in preparation for the gas tank getting re-installed...

http://i.minus.com/iboCRt73037EVd.JPG

Slow progress, but its progress.

[XjJeepacorn]

Just put the diff cover back in, putting on the "diff cover" (rock guard thing) and filling it in the morning

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^^^^ you know the greasy hands and overalls are hot lol!

Did my tps and an oil change too!

[Mudderoy]

My wife took some pictures of her new tires.
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[girlyjen78]

My wife took some pictures of her new tires.
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Awesome!

[XjJeepacorn]

My wife took some pictures of her new tires.
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That rocks lol!

[Mudderoy]

Another reason I like women on the site. My picture post received 5 thank you's from male members (no pun) and two actual written posts from the women! ;)

[bluedragon436]

My wife took some pictures of her new tires.
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The TJ is looking Tony... The tires look good on there, but I really like the tint on both the doors and the top.. Looks nice with the red Jeep.. I like the tire collection too..

[LizardRunner]

Thanks but i was speaking of this old trick i heard of a long time ago. To spot weld two pieces of steel, put a piece of aluminum under the two pieces, start welding around the holes and the aluminum kinda rejects the weld and it pools up to form a spot weld. ;) I've never welded on aluminum at all. :rolleye0012:

I'm gonna start a thread for it, maybe help others in the future too.

That's a Gas Welding trick from the old days. If you have a Mig welder, you can get spot welds with this http://www.eastwood.com/mig-spot-weld-kit-eastwood.html Or if you only have a stick welder http://www.eastwood.com/spot-weld-gun-w-2-electrodes.html

[XjJeepacorn]

That's a Gas Welding trick from the old days. If you have a Mig welder, you can get spot welds with this http://www.eastwood.com/mig-spot-weld-kit-eastwood.html Or if you only have a stick welder http://www.eastwood.com/spot-weld-gun-w-2-electrodes.html

Love the avatar, looks like you could use some lotion handsome or perhaps a basking in the sun? Lol

[Dredwolf]

A little more rattle-can work, and test-fitted the shackle brackets.

[nickxj94]

Crushed a car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbCkt3Xc6sM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[nickxj94]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbCkt3Xc6sM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://youtu.be/cbCkt3Xc6sM

[XJ Wheeler]

Today i got the plate trimmed up to go on the bottom of the quarter panel. I also cleaned up the welding surfaces so i get good penetration.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-111842530-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-11183733.jpg

Since it was getting late, and i don't have the best lighting, i chose to wait to do the welding so i don't rush it and mess up.

So instead earlier i found a dirty little secret the carpet and seam sealer toward the right rear had kept. So i took my wire wheel to it and gave it some primer.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-11193519.jpg

[YJJeepacorn]

Yes!

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[Mudderoy]

Yes!

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Well you seem pretty happy about it, but still sorry to hear. I know these things are never easy.

[TimmyTXJ]

Been dark for a while... Haven't worked on the Jeep much lately but I'm hoping that'll change soon. I've got a new pitman arm in hand so there's nothing stopping me now! Anyone in need of a leaky steering gear box for a core trade in?

[YJJeepacorn]

Well you seem pretty happy about it, but still sorry to hear. I know these things are never easy.

Long 3 years is all I can say! Thank goodness its over!

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[XJ Wheeler]

Welded the plate in today! Went pretty well, other than it took a while. May have overdone it a but though, but i can live with overkill. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13200449.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13200044-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13195915-1.jpg

Inside

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13201116.jpg

And just prove i put the time in.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13191426-1.jpg

Onward and upward!

[ALS XJ]

Nice work Jake...no such thing as overkill. I gave my '92 a major tune-up yesterday...feels much better...Acceleration is noticably better, as well as response. I will keep an eye on fuel economy as well. I used the Acell Truck Kit and Super Coil from Summit Racing ($111. shipped). I gapped at .38 due to the hotter spark...I'll keep everybody posted, as these kits have a bad rep...but I've used Accel for many years with good results...time will tell. Just those big, pretty red wires take me back to my hot rod days!

[oderdene]

changed TC fluid, drained creamy colored old fluid, now full with wine red fluid :))

[editedforsafety]

Mounted my full size spare in the back finally. Need to change my TC and Trans fluid, but waiting for it to stop raining every day.

I have something going on with my front end. Bump steer, sloppy steering, stock height. Again, waiting on rain to subside.

[dagr8tim]

New Sway Bar End Links.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/164908_10152739576640131_1141470852_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/155703_10152739577180131_51811272_n.jpg

I was surprised how much longer the new ones were. They're advertised for an XJ with 3 - 4 " of lift. Does anyone see an issue with the angle of the sway bar? I'm alittle worried that the bolt that connects to the sway bar will hit the body when the sway bar is connected.

I'm also playing with the idea of welding the nut on the back side of the top eyelet so I can just use a ratchet to remove that bolt and remove the nut om the sway bar mount to disco.

[XJ Wheeler]

That does look too high on the sway bar.

[dagr8tim]

That does look too high on the sway bar.

Hopefully I can get by until I go from 3" to 4.5".

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, basically your sway bar should be level with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension

[Brasscatz]

Today I replaced the fan clutch. I bought a regular cherokee clutch because I didn't want to compromise gas mileage with a ZJ clutch. This is the one I chose from autozone
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Torqflo-Fan-Clutch/1997-Jeep-Cherokee-4WD/_/N-j96h5Z8ii1i?itemIdentifier=265348_201566_6245_

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1459_zps846e260d.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1459_zps846e260d.jpg.html)

Now when I compared the two... well, you can see the difference

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1461_zps2d8f7247.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1461_zps2d8f7247.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1462_zpsbae0ab07.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1462_zpsbae0ab07.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1464_zps345a2dba.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1464_zps345a2dba.jpg.html)

Well, I finally got it back installed and realized that with its larger size, I couldn't get the shroud back in. So out it came again! I get it all back together FINALLY (It's very difficult to get to the nuts and bolts if the shroud isn't on... but WAY WORSE with it on!). I started it up to see how she ran and heard a tapping noise... it was hitting my shroud. I was bending the shroud back to get a look-see and POP! the top of the shroud broke off!! AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!! Here's the fix I came up with... it's sturdy as hell!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/10b22665-5161-4aa8-872b-ba46920c9684_zps7a244939.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/10b22665-5161-4aa8-872b-ba46920c9684_zps7a244939.jpg.html)

The clutch did say it was a HEAVY DUTY clutch, but I was a little upset that it was so much larger. If it kills my mileage, I'll probably return it and try to find a different one.

[msmoorenburg]

pressure washed the undercarriage :bang:

[nickxj94]

Adjusted the rear brakes and blead the system, rotated the tires and changed the oil on my 2000 xj, done a booster swap on my 94 with a 98 and found out it wont work so ordered a 96 xj booster so my xj is down for a week till it gets here :(

[Mudderoy]

Well the right hoses came in this week for the 1999's A/C system. I installed them this evening.

I'm still new to this, but I expected 40 low side and about 200 high side.
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Doors closed, A/C to max and fan on high...
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I can't argue with this!
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Now we wait and see if it stops working over the next week to two.

[Mudderoy]

I have A/C work to do on the 1998, going to replace the drier, I think the other one is oil soaked.

Anyway the crank case to air box tube came in so I installed it. I'm getting oil smoke out of the tail pipe again, so while I was installing the tube I checked for any oil in the air box.

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The little hole that you see in the center of the picture is where the tube goes from the front of the valve cover.

I cleaned up this oil residue. We'll see if it comes back.

[Carves]

Today ... zip, nada, squat ...

... but by the end of the day I will have either, the kitchen fridge fixed ..... or a nice big, white, insulated box - to store jeep bits in ... :rotfl2:

[XJ Wheeler]

Not much time but i did grind down the welds from yesterday.

[NW99XJ]

1-ton steering install...... got a late start on it Saturday, because the girl decided she wanted to go to a birthday party afterall....
Got the bars prepped, primed, and painted, and the one TRE reamed.....
Saturday night got most of the stock linkage off, and STARTED to pull the pitman arm off the stock gear box.....
3 hours later..... I called it a night and went to bed.
This morning (Sunday) started in on it again, and after two more hours, a 5 gallon bucket of PB blaster, a thermo-nuclear device worth of applied heat, and enough swings of a BFH to bring down the empire state building.... I finally got the damn thing to fall to the floor.

The rest of the day has been spent installing the new spacer plate, and durango box, reaming the knuckles, and hooking up hoses and such.
I STILL have the bars and TRE's to put together and install.....
Thats going to have to wait till later this week.

[JeepFan77]

Well, late post...finally wheeled my '99 XJ. After all my work I think its does pretty damn well! Better mud tires next time I can afford them! Love the machine, though!

[oderdene]

got a lil snow to her this morning

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mivcbqJR2XA/UWuv0z7i4NI/AAAAAAAACgQ/Pj7Bmnry8N4/s400/Photo-0322.jpg

[editedforsafety]

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/10b22665-5161-4aa8-872b-ba46920c9684_zps7a244939.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/10b22665-5161-4aa8-872b-ba46920c9684_zps7a244939.jpg.html)


Did you fix my fan shroud? PO fixed mine exactly the same way.

[Brasscatz]

Did you fix my fan shroud? PO fixed mine exactly the same way.

Lol, nope! This was a first! It's all I could do on a Sunday evening when the auto parts stores didn't carry a stock shroud for these things.

[Mudderoy]

Did you fix my fan shroud? PO fixed mine exactly the same way.

Radiator fan shroud, $13 at RockAuto.com (plus shipping...)

[Carves]

Dammitttt ... :mad:


The fridge is fixed .. :D


So is the, too short wire to the XJs starter motor solenoid, the leaky exhaust ... and just for the heck of it ... it got a new O2 sensor.

[4.3LXJ]

I can fix the fridge for ya Carves. Just send it over :D

[Carves]

I can fix the fridge for ya Carves. Just send it over :D

Hahh .. :D

Nahhh ... she's a goer now. :cool:


If I did send it stateside - it would go to Mudderoys place ...

... so he could referee you and XJ Wheeler, fighting over it .. :D:D


Old fridge/freezer painted up and turned into my tool cabinet.

.

[4.3LXJ]

Nah, he can have it. I have too many fridges now. Been hauling them away. I do have a cute little apartment size for camping and shop use though

[XjJeepacorn]

Welded the plate in today! Went pretty well, other than it took a while. May have overdone it a but though, but i can live with overkill. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13200449.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13200044-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13195915-1.jpg

Inside

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13201116.jpg

And just prove i put the time in.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-13191426-1.jpg

Onward and upward!

Looks great!

[nickxj94]

Looks great!

I need to do this to keep the mud out the back of my xj tired od washing it out everytime LOL!

[XjJeepacorn]

Lol! I'm Doing it for reasons of clearance! But I have to wait till my buddy gets his new shop set up! I have another buddy's welder right now and I don't know what's wrong with it but I can't weld worth crap with it. It's a Lincoln electric one. It I guess I could get my Toyota buddy to weld it lol but I like doing things my self and my other buddy just lets me be when I'm at his shop and some times he'll show me things if I ask or if he notices I'm having a hard time and that's what I like. :) it pisses me off when guys offer to help and then just try and do the whole job. I'm not helpless!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Aw cummon, they are just helping a damsel in distress. :poke:

[nickxj94]

My quarters are cut but I didn't do this I did add some old license plates to the back side of the interior panels in the back to j
Keep the mud out it helped some but still gets in. So I may do this too after I get my brakes working again.

[XJ Wheeler]

Hahh .. :D

Nahhh ... she's a goer now. :cool:


If I did send it stateside - it would go to Mudderoys place ...

... so he could referee you and XJ Wheeler, fighting over it .. :D:D



.


:rotfl2: I could use another, done stuffed this one full. :D

2005

[XJ Wheeler]

Looks great!

Thanks!






I need to do this to keep the mud out the back of my xj tired od washing it out everytime LOL!

Lol. Yep, i'm taking extra care so that doesn't became my problem. ;)

[XJ Wheeler]

Put some orange stuff on the edges to smooth em out, letting it dry overnight.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-15164412.jpg

Had some more rust spots on the inside, just surface. So i showed them the business end of a wire wheel. And i thought it best, so i put some seam sealer around the tires. No, wait. The SEAMS, where else would ya put it... Rubbed it in good too.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-15214034.jpg

And also, since the new lack of metal hanging down to cover the frame... I took aforementioned wire wheel (among other things) to the visible (somewhat (really somewhat)))) area. I.e. "frame-shackle hanger-floor... If you don't know the area i may have done the wrong one. Let me know if ya know it, so i can move on...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-15220316.jpg

I was gonna put "tomorrow, we paint!... But seeing how i apparently go off another continents timezone, i'll see ya later. :screwy:

[TimmyTXJ]

Mowed and edged the lawn around it... then swept the clippings from under it. Fingers crossed I'll have her going again soon... I want to play in the mud!

[Paddletrucker]

i can live with overkill. :D


NO such thing as too much overkill!!:D

[Carves]

Mowed and edged the lawn around it... then swept the clippings from under it.


Been there done that, lots ... with my parts wreck .. ;)

White XJs make good garden ornaments huh ? .. :p

:D:D

[Paddletrucker]

I didn't do anything because of the weather. My WIFE, however, ordered me a new header panel. We missed the green one that was on eBay, but she scored a grey one and surprised me with it.

Now I've got to decide if I'm going to paint it green or plastikote it. I'm thinking of the plastikote because my green one is chipped up pretty good due to all the highway miles I drive. Plus, I think it would look cool.

Speaking of cool....my wife surprised me with a header panel for my jeep!


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[editedforsafety]

I returned a $150 strut assembly that I never ended up using on my old Taurus before I got rid of it. I'd like to say that money is going to my jeep, but it's probably going toward food.

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday (Tuesday)

Started out by removing the liftgate latch pin, and the trim panel that surrounds it. Its not much but the ugly thing has always bugged me.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-161553430.jpg

So i stripped it and coated it in grey.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-17193540.jpg

While i had the trim panels off i checked out below and found, you guessed it, more rust. Not bad, and mainly localized to the screw holes. So the rust was removed and painted it in semi-flat black.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-16230111-1.jpg

Gave the inside of the quarter panel the same black to finish it off.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-16225943.jpg

Put some primer on the floor/frame area by the shackle.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-16231550.jpg

And since its also gonna be so visible i stripped the undercoating from the wheel well and slapped some primer on.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-16201344-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-16231643.jpg

Today (Wednesday)

So technically today i re-installed the liftgate latch pin and trim panel (just thought a side by side comparison was better), and the interior trim panel on the right cargo area.

I also put semi-flat black on the floor/frame area by the shackle and wheel well.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-18030248.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-18030305.jpg

And since it was so humid and muggy i couldn't paint the glossy stuff, so i started work on the drivers side. I cut off the outer lip and cut the slits in the front and rear of the opening for folding later.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-17192150.jpg

Sorry for such a long post. I didn't have enough time last night to get it on.

[msmoorenburg]

started shopping for a temp fan clutch mine croaked last night. I guess Houston's rush hour(no rush) took its toll 1.5 hrs of 30mph and below

[Mudderoy]

started shopping for a temp fan clutch mine croaked last night. I guess Houston's rush hour(no rush) took its toll 1.5 hrs of 30mph and below

Did you over heat?

[msmoorenburg]

Did you over heat?

220 was the my max temp

[Mudderoy]

220 was the my max temp

Ahhh good. You're not stuck then.

[XJ Wheeler]

started shopping for a temp fan clutch mine croaked last night. I guess Houston's rush hour(no rush) took its toll 1.5 hrs of 30mph and below

Ah man, i meant to grab my spare when i was last home in case you or Jim needed it since you both were having issues. Oh well, i'm sure you got it. ;)

[editedforsafety]

Today I used my XJ to transport 9 boxes of my girlfriends stuff because she is in the process of moving in.

[bigjim350]

Took my front diff apart so I could replace some bearings. Will replace the bearings tomorrow.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20130419_183353_zpsaba14f9b.jpg]

[BlueXJ]

Well I put on some new tires. Only replaced 2 until next week and will replace the other two.\

[XjJeepacorn]

Welded my exhaust!

[nickxj94]

Blead my brakes for the 3rd time after the 96 booster and mc swap I sure hope all the air is out now I'm tired of working on my dang brakes!!! Also crawled up on my buddy's yj 35 tire with my little 32s Haha!

[XJ Wheeler]

Thursday

Rainy out so i couldn't paint. I didn't want it to be a wasted day so i put some silicone on the folded edges on the pass. side fender to keep trash out. Then i folded over the drivers side fender pieces. Pic sucks but its the best i got.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-18211425-1.jpg

Friday

Sanded down the fender lip and bottom quarter panel on the pass. side. And since the humidity really low (24%) i finally got to paint that side. No pics yet though, night time. I love painting with low humidity, rare for me. ;)

I also wanted to get some of the drivers side quarter off so i could get a better look at the fuel filler area. I forgot about that and it will make this side a bit tougher.

Told ya this side was worse.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-19211242.jpg

Makes for a good tool holder though.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-19211144.jpg

I cut off the outside skin and back of the quarter panel.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-192133030.jpg

[ArmyGuy45]

Oil change and rear diff fluid change.

[nateyz2000]

Packed it up, buckled in the kids, and headed out camping. Going to run slickrock trail. Pics will follow tomorrow!

[cpttuna]

First, I flushed the heater core. Then I replaced the heater hoses. Finally, I replaced the bumpstops for the liftgate. I used top quality(3/4") kitchen chair protectors from Wal Mart.

[XJ Wheeler]

So i removed the tape from painting and... i wish it was a bit smoother but all in all not bad.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-20212235.jpg

The newly trimmed fender

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-20212159.jpg

"cut and fold" quarter panel, with some improvisation.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-20211351.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-20211925.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-20211603.jpg

This basically finishes the passengers side body portion. The flare still requires some attention.

And continued cutting on the drivers side quarter panel.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-20211121.jpg

And more

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-20210726.jpg

[cherok]

Worked on the woodpanel on my XJ. Did the 4 doors today.


http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-838RYIUS.jpg


http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-IOJ7EC7T.jpg

It works out very well. And is only household sticker, not even automotive.

The front will be the most difficult parts to wrap.

First the 5th door at the back.

[4.3LXJ]

Coming right along Cherok

[XjJeepacorn]

Worked on the woodpanel on my XJ. Did the 4 doors today.


http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-838RYIUS.jpg


http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-IOJ7EC7T.jpg

It works out very well. And is only household sticker, not even automotive.

The front will be the most difficult parts to wrap.

First the 5th door at the back.

Nice :)

[XjJeepacorn]

3 more bolts and the old transfer case will be ready to come out! Going to tackle it now! Also wishing I had a 14 stubby gear wrench right about now!

[XjJeepacorn]

I call this insurance lol 2040

[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/22/ejama4u5.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/22/y2yvy3a5.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/22/ymyveneg.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/22/myde6a2y.jpgI will put more up later!

[bluedragon436]

Looks like an awesome time Nate... Wish I was somewhere with wheeling like that... I need to move soo badly!!

[nateyz2000]

Looks like an awesome time Nate... Wish I was somewhere with wheeling like that... I need to move soo badly!!

It was great! Where are you located now?

[XjJeepacorn]

Yay!2041

[XjJeepacorn]

Yay!!!2042

Just had a big strong man put that up for me lol

[4.3LXJ]

See, guys are good for something :D

[oderdene]

Oil changed, ticking sound on mid high rpm almost gone :D

[Brasscatz]

Noticed one of my bumper lights was loose so instead of spending time removing the skid, reaching around in holes to get to the stupid nut getting all greasy, I decided to spend an hour drilling a hole (having to pound with a center punch and air chisel as well) to make a hole under my bumper large enough to get a socket up in there ;) worth it LOL

[bluedragon436]

It was great! Where are you located now?

Middle of bumf**k Delaware!! I have to drive like almost four hours to hit the closes legal spot... and it has some nice views... but def nothing close to what you got there... I think I am more aggrivated with having to drive that far to legally wheel... or really to wheel at all legal or illegally... than I am to not have the view... if there were views like that it'd totally be worth the drive to me..

[XjJeepacorn]

See, guys are good for something :D

I love men, I just have to keep up my big dog complex ;)

[XjJeepacorn]

Middle of bumf**k Delaware!! I have to drive like almost four hours to hit the closes legal spot... and it has some nice views... but def nothing close to what you got there... I think I am more aggrivated with having to drive that far to legally wheel... or really to wheel at all legal or illegally... than I am to not have the view... if there were views like that it'd totally be worth the drive to me..

I have ok places close well bobcaygeon is really cool it's about an hour but my favourite spot is 3 hrs north! Google ardbeg Ontario :) I feel your pain!

[bluedragon436]

Well now that I have moved back down to the middle of the state... there is a club that owns some land about an hour south... so at least I will have that... as soon as I take care of getting new tires and a full size spare... as well as front tow hooks... but the better good offroad spot is about 3-4hrs north...

[XjJeepacorn]

Oh you don't have any ohv stuff? We have what is called crown land

[XjJeepacorn]

You can do anything with in reason on crown land camp hike hunt fish snowmobile as long as its in season, wheeling season opens may 1

[msmoorenburg]

Installed the dirtbound fan setup time to be glued to torq app to view the temp

[bluedragon436]

Installed the dirtbound fan setup time to be glued to torq app to view the temp

Look forward to seeing your feedback on the install and results!!

[bluedragon436]

Oh you don't have any ohv stuff? We have what is called crown land

Nope, unfortunately not... We have a few OHV parks... but like I said they are either about 4 hours north or south of me... local club has some land that they setup their own OHV setup on, and it is only about an hour south of me now... Either way I have to have a full size spare, and front tow hooks to make use of any of them... Which is/has been in the works...

[XjJeepacorn]

Nope, unfortunately not... We have a few OHV parks... but like I said they are either about 4 hours north or south of me... local club has some land that they setup their own OHV setup on, and it is only about an hour south of me now... Either way I have to have a full size spare, and front tow hooks to make use of any of them... Which is/has been in the works...

Sweet! You don't want to end up like that cherokee stuck in the mud on you tube that got it's front axle ripped out lol

[bluedragon436]

Yeah def not... but from what I've found over the years online... it was the owners fault anyways... well obviously for using the front axle as a pull point, but also for allowing them to pull it sidways up a hill, not head on.. but either way I def don't want that to be me.. I got the rear points taken care of... at least for now... Just got to take care of the front ones... never hurts to have when pulling folks out of ditches and medians during the winter too... instead of having to turn around anduse the rear hook...

[XjJeepacorn]

Yeah I got these off eBay

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem;PdsSession=2fbfb6e813e0a54863c27ae2fffea9 be?itemId=261090569946&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=58538341761

[92warwagon]

Replaced both front hub bearings on my cousins XJ today it took about an hour& a half we had fun thanks josh(NW99XJ) for the 36mm socket:-) found out his universal joints are going out, we'll have to wait tell next weekend for that!

[XJ Wheeler]

Got a little grinding done on the inside of the quarter panel and folded up three sides of the "flange" as i'm calling it.

[Mudderoy]

Worked on the woodpanel on my XJ. Did the 4 doors today.


http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-838RYIUS.jpg


http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-IOJ7EC7T.jpg

It works out very well. And is only household sticker, not even automotive.

The front will be the most difficult parts to wrap.

First the 5th door at the back.

snazzy! :popcorn:

[89Laredo]

Got rid of the old style 6 blade Efan and put a 96+ 10 blade in. Much better, pulls more air and doesnt shake the whole jeep when you turn it on.
Found out my trans cooler return line has a pretty nice cut/score in it, need to do something about that. Im buying a stacked plate cooler pretty soon anyway and will be putting it on the other side of the radiator in front of the clutch fan.
Found out I have self changing power steering fluid... Found a nice puddle and empty reservoir when I came out of work. Guess its time for a Durango box.

Im about ready to cut my exhaust off at the crossmember too... I lost my rear hanger and it bangs against the floor every time I hit a bump.

[XjJeepacorn]

Duct tape lol!!!

[XjJeepacorn]

Look after that exhaust sooner rather then later! Before more of it breaks
.

[XjJeepacorn]

And for the cooler, might as well look into a zj cooler for it! Remember your line discos for the jy :)

[bluedragon436]

Found out I have self changing power steering fluid... Found a nice puddle and empty reservoir when I came out of work. Guess its time for a Durango box.

Im about ready to cut my exhaust off at the crossmember too... I lost my rear hanger and it bangs against the floor every time I hit a bump.

Durango box upgrade!!! LOL... And hit up some aftermarket exhaust to take care of that bang n bumpin'!! I got a Flowmaster 40 series 2.5" cat back setup through Rusty's offroad... since all my local exhaust shops wanted to charge me $300+ to do the same basic setup... and they refused to run Flowmaster, would only do the Magnaflow... and I didn't want that... so picked up the whole setup from Rusty's and installed it myself in the middle isle of the barn in a few quick hours...

[TripleZero]

I got my sway bar quick disconnects installed. Noticed I have a trans line leaking too. No puddles or spots on the ground but enough underneath to notice. Also noticed a bit of oil leaking from the filter, but hey oil change later this week anyway. Lots of work and parts to be replaced in the coming months.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/th_IMG_20130422_120446_0_zps1514e4a4.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/Tripl3Zer0/media/IMG_20130422_120446_0_zps1514e4a4.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/th_IMG_20130422_120435_0_zps5cc093b2.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/Tripl3Zer0/media/IMG_20130422_120435_0_zps5cc093b2.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

I got my sway bar quick disconnects installed. Noticed I have a trans line leaking too. No puddles or spots on the ground but enough underneath to notice. Also noticed a bit of oil leaking from the filter, but hey oil change later this week anyway. Lots of work and parts to be replaced in the coming months.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/th_IMG_20130422_120446_0_zps1514e4a4.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/Tripl3Zer0/media/IMG_20130422_120446_0_zps1514e4a4.jpg.html)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tripl3Zer0/th_IMG_20130422_120435_0_zps5cc093b2.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/Tripl3Zer0/media/IMG_20130422_120435_0_zps5cc093b2.jpg.html)

Those are fancy. :popcorn:

[89Laredo]

Multipost much? :poke: lol

Look after that exhaust sooner rather then later! Before more of it breaks
.
I need to look at it first. If I think I can get the mid pipe off of the manifold without breaking the studs Im gonna totally redo it.
Either buy new parts from Walker, or take it down to the muffler shop and see if they will make them for me. Performance curve Cat and one of their FM copies or another glasspack.


And for the cooler, might as well look into a zj cooler for it! Remember your line discos for the jy :)
No junkyards around here... From the pics I looked up the ZJ cooler looks kinda small. Was thinking a bigger stacked plate like a B&M.



Durango box upgrade!!! LOL... And hit up some aftermarket exhaust to take care of that bang n bumpin'!! I got a Flowmaster 40 series 2.5" cat back setup through Rusty's offroad... since all my local exhaust shops wanted to charge me $300+ to do the same basic setup... and they refused to run Flowmaster, would only do the Magnaflow... and I didn't want that... so picked up the whole setup from Rusty's and installed it myself in the middle isle of the barn in a few quick hours...
Sounds like you have a crappy exhaust shop.
Durango box has been on the list for a while.

[TripleZero]

Those are fancy. :popcorn:

Got them from Rusty's Offroad.


Rusty's has offered various forms of sway bar quick-disconnects over the years, but each design produced by other companies had some limitation of one form or another, so Rusty's decided to design and build our own! These disconnects offer ease of use, tremendous adjustability, unbeatable vehicle coverage, and major strength all in one package!

Rusty's Adjustable Sway Bar Disconnects fit JK, TJ, and YJ Wranglers, LJ Unlimiteds, XJ Cherokees, WJ and ZJ Grand Cherokees, and even CJs! Yes, they are that versatile, and hardware is included for every vehicle. As a result, you can buy these links for one Jeep and then swap them to another later as you move up in years and models! The adjustable design accommodates lift kits between 2" and 8.5" of lift, and they can be adjusted without removing them from the vehicle. The forged steel construction is exceptionally strong and has a similar design to our bulletproof Forged Flex suspension joints. Stainless steel and Grade 8 hardware round out these exceptional links. When hooked up and properly adjusted, they allow the suspension to function just as it normally would, but by pulling a couple of pins, you free up suspension flex for exceptional off-road traction. These disconnects work with all of Rusty's suspension systems as well as most other brands.

[XJ Wheeler]

So, today i finished folding and straightening the bottom edges of the quarter panel. Stripped it of rust and paint for welding. Cut out the plate to go onto the quarter panel, then stripped it as well as smoothing the edges. And finally i got several stitch welds on to hold it on for now till i can finish welding it.

Oh, and put the bumper and one of the tail lights back on for maybe the fourth time this month.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-22185509-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-22211717-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-22211509-1.jpg

[89Laredo]

Going to look at a 77 F150 D44 on Saturday.
100 bucks, Says something is broken. Hopefully just a lockout, shaft, or spider gear.
Either going to steal the knuckles for a hybrid 30 or get it cut down to waggy width, chromos, etc.
Dont think Itll be in till the end of summer.

[XJ Wheeler]

Did this. We dug another hole btw. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-04-25185648.jpg

And made a video.

http://youtu.be/4B5m3smXLSA

[prcjeep]

Washed them yesterday, the 90 has the Pioneer Package, front/rear/tcase skids and front recovery hooks with brackets.
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130425_193010_zpsba8b6834.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130425_193010_zpsba8b6834.jpg.html)

The woman had a wee bit of a wreak last saturday and so she needed some wheels. Last Sunday i pulled a late night at Matts shop to swap rear axles in the 90 since the dana 35 was toast. (After two rear swapps due to bad Dana 35's, I think ive made up my mind on the dependability). I had a spare 29 spline 8.25 to put in it. Soon we will be taking the red one out to austin to pick up her Kia and bring it back to repair it. After looking at the Estimate. I can do everything except the paint myself.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130420_153155_zpsb823121e.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130420_153155_zpsb823121e.jpg.html)
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[Paddletrucker]

I watched it rain, inventoried more new parts that arrived by way of the magic brown bus, and wished it would stop raining long enough to get something done.

Here's the header panel my wife surprised me with. I like the grill, but don't care for chrome on a green jeep. Trying to decide what I want to do with it as far as paint. I'm thinking plastikote, but I want to do something unique. Have to give it some more thought.

2079

Now I need a fender. I'm thinking this one might make a good template for practicing trimming fenders and also up to the headlights. I think that looks pretty boss.


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[bluedragon436]

That is something nice to be surprised with Nate!! I've never really been a huge fan of Chrome, especially not on a Jeep.. LOL... I hope the rain stops for you, at least holds off long enough to let you get some work done on it!!

[Paddletrucker]

That is something nice to be surprised with Nate!! I've never really been a huge fan of Chrome, especially not on a Jeep.. LOL... I hope the rain stops for you, at least holds off long enough to let you get some work done on it!!

We've had some REALLY beautiful days here. Unfortunately, I was gone trucking all of them.:bang::bang::bang:

[89Laredo]

I got ****ed on the 44... Took a gamble and lost, picked it up without pulling the cover. Found a grenaded ring gear, spiders, carrier, etc. I think the housing might even be shot. Sucks cause this is one of the ones with 1/2" tubes.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/27/a3edyred.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/27/9yturysu.jpg
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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/27/edy7erat.jpg

I lost a tire on the way home and screwed up my rear quarter, along with a bunch of other random crap that went wrong today...

[XJ Wheeler]

Man, just one of those days i guess. Well, at least it wast a ton and its behind you now.

[Weldmen]

Hello all, I'm back
Well i moved up to northeast Wisconsin last year to my land
Live off the grid, and became a Fireman.
Bought a extra set of rims and tires for the jeep for the 26 inches
Of snow we had up here, installed 100 watt driving lights on grill guard.
Been trying to find a gremlin in the electrical system that makes
My xj die while driving.
Have a Happy day people.

[XJ Wheeler]

Hello all, I'm back
Well i moved up to northeast Wisconsin last year to my land
Live off the grid, and became a Fireman.
Bought a extra set of rims and tires for the jeep for the 26 inches
Of snow we had up here, installed 100 watt driving lights on grill guard.
Been trying to find a gremlin in the electrical system that makes
My xj die while driving.
Have a Happy day people.

Welcome back! Somebody's been busy.

[Carves]

http://www.maryboroughmuseum.org/images/furphy2_big.jpg


... and some history ... http://www.furphys.com.au/the-furphy-water-cart.html



.... and .... :D:D









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[dagod16]

I drained and filled the trasnfer case. Only got 1.2 or so quarts out and it was just a dark red and put 1.2 or so back in until it was coming out the top bolt.

Seems like it is only a small amount of fluid but it is what it is.

We also checked the front diff, it was changed 20K ago and it looks fine which means I hope that everything is working correctly. I will change it in another 10K.

My son did most of the work or he couldn't play xbox. hahahahahahahahha

[bluedragon436]

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Furphy01c_zps11915d72.jpg .... http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Furphy02c_zps11677296.jpg

I have seen many of those tanks, or water buffalo's as well call em all over the place in the sand box... What is you planned use of this one that has attacked your poor little red XJ??

[nickxj94]

Installed a 98 10 blade e fan! 2085

[TimmyTXJ]

2087
Finally got the Durango swap handled.

2088
And as and added bonus, I got the new bumper on before the skies cracked open.

[Brasscatz]

2087
Finally got the Durango swap handled.

2088
And as and added bonus, I got the new bumper on before the skies cracked open.

Looks awesome Tim!!!

[Carves]

I have seen many of those tanks, or water buffalo's as well call em all over the place in the sand box... What is you planned use of this one that has attacked your poor little red XJ??

Planned use of it - and a few more ... is to reduce dependancy on the county supply - since they have tripled the price per gallon during the last 12mnths.

and the xj attacked it ... pushed and dragged it all round the yard .. :D

[Mudderoy]

Hello all, I'm back
Well i moved up to northeast Wisconsin last year to my land
Live off the grid, and became a Fireman.
Bought a extra set of rims and tires for the jeep for the 26 inches
Of snow we had up here, installed 100 watt driving lights on grill guard.
Been trying to find a gremlin in the electrical system that makes
My xj die while driving.
Have a Happy day people.

Someone started a rumor that you painted your Jeep red and were too ashamed to come back on to :xjtalk: :mock:

:welcome: back :D

[bluedragon436]

Planned use of it - and a few more ... is to reduce dependancy on the county supply - since they have tripled the price per gallon during the last 12mnths.

and the xj attacked it ... pushed and dragged it all round the yard .. :D

Glad to hear no XJ's were harmed in the moving & positioning of the tank!! LOL... You going to use it to catch rain water, or what??

[Mudderoy]

Re-wired my KC lights and switch panel. I have 6 100watt+ lights again! :D

[Brasscatz]

After my last offroad outing and washing all that mud off with the pressure washer, I needed to touch up some of the undercoating in my wheel wells.

Before:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1498_zps7d6cfb97.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1498_zps7d6cfb97.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1499_zps33fdf63c.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1499_zps33fdf63c.jpg.html)

After:

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1500_zps0a7d15d8.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1500_zps0a7d15d8.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1501_zps3a8e1401.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1501_zps3a8e1401.jpg.html)

[prerunner1982]

Not today, but yesterday...... guided 40+ Jeeps around the back country on the Day of Dirt Adventure 2013.

[4.3LXJ]

Pics or it didn't happen :D

[bluedragon436]

Finally ordered an SYE for it!! Finally get rid of the TC drop and get some clearance back!! Now going to try and hit up the JY for two front DS's, so I can rebuild them both and have two good DS's in the XJ!!

[89Laredo]

Drove around doorless all weekend.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/29/8a8yda8a.jpg

Bought a D44, tore it apart and found lots of grenaded parts.
Took the Oring out of my prop valve, had a hell of a time with a leaking brake line, went through about 2qts of brake fluid.
Lost a rear tire in the Meijers parking lot, bent my rear quarter.
Tore my old 8.25 apart so we can scrap it. Got rid of one shaft, the carrier, and the spiders.
I need to clean all of the gear oil and trans fluid out of the back so I can sleep back there for jeep blessing...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/29/uhebubu6.jpg

[prcjeep]

Got a Dolly from Uhaul yesterday and went to pick up the wrecked Kia above with my 96. Pulled great, averaged 12.1MPG over 214 miles from Austin to Conroe.

[dagr8tim]

Found a wet spot on the carpet early last week under the floor mat that wouldn't seem to dry and did some exploratory.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601740_10152773453005131_1949314255_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/935479_10152774089805131_356003484_n.jpg
No Turning Back Now

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/401895_10152774162460131_1819439165_n.jpg
Only one tiny spot of surface rust. None under the black plastic part. Luckily the wet padding was above the patch of sound deadening, so no rust there.

Can't wait to pull the rest of the carpet and line the interior.

[zz top]

I got my lower control arm bracket "rebuilt" and the front end back together. Going to do a shade tree alignment tonight so I can start driving my baby again!

[Brasscatz]

Locked my keys in it for the FIRST TIME :bang: I swear it was because of all the recent conversation about people locking keys in their Jeeps. I think there was some talk about it last night in the xjtalk show chat! &*()^%%&^*(!!!!!. Luckily, I was at one of my dealerships working and I went and snagged the service manager and he got his kit out and let me back into my Jeep. Whew! Dodged a bullet there! My wife would've had to drive a VERY long way after work with my spare :D

[NW99XJ]

HAHA! We jinxed you Brazz!

[bluedragon436]

Locked my keys in it for the FIRST TIME :bang: I swear it was because of all the recent conversation about people locking keys in their Jeeps. I think there was some talk about it last night in the xjtalk show chat! &*()^%%&^*(!!!!!. Luckily, I was at one of my dealerships working and I went and snagged the service manager and he got his kit out and let me back into my Jeep. Whew! Dodged a bullet there! My wife would've had to drive a VERY long way after work with my spare :D

You just wanted to join the crowd that has done it after the talk in the show last night!!! :bang::mock::bang::bang:

[zz top]

I'm not saying anything.... My lil cousin got locked in my jeep the other night! HAHAHA

[Brasscatz]

HAHA! We jinxed you Brazz!

Yeah ya did!!


You just wanted to join the crowd that has done it after the talk in the show last night!!! :bang::mock::bang::bang:

LOL!! I guess so! That was seriously the first time! I've been lucky that my back door doesn't lock with the power locks and that I've been able to get back in, but I had JUST freaking locked the back door manually, THEN hit the power locks!


I'm not saying anything.... My lil cousin got locked in my jeep the other night! HAHAHA

locked IN your Jeep?

[bluedragon436]

LOL!! I guess so! That was seriously the first time! I've been lucky that my back door doesn't lock with the power locks and that I've been able to get back in, but I had JUST freaking locked the back door manually, THEN hit the power locks!

Yeah my passenger side rear door doesn't lock now and then... but the two times that I've managed to lock my keys in my Jeep (in the ignition both times) the door locked (go figure)... luckily the first time the windows were cracked, so I was able to break in using a coat hanger... I carry a Snap On master lockout kit in my Jeep... doesn't help me any when I lock my keys inside, but helps others... But I do carry a spare in my wallet now.. I never get out of my Jeep without my wallet either in my hand or in my pocket...

[Mudderoy]

Locked my keys in it for the FIRST TIME :bang: I swear it was because of all the recent conversation about people locking keys in their Jeeps. I think there was some talk about it last night in the xjtalk show chat! &*()^%%&^*(!!!!!. Luckily, I was at one of my dealerships working and I went and snagged the service manager and he got his kit out and let me back into my Jeep. Whew! Dodged a bullet there! My wife would've had to drive a VERY long way after work with my spare :D

Power locks? Install a water proof momentary push button, like between the headlight and bezel. You'd have to have a long stick or something to press it. Hidden but allows you to unlock the doors quickly. You could also put it between the door and fender. Put heat shrink tubing on it so it will be all black. Same deal just stick something in there and press.

[Brasscatz]

Power locks? Install a water proof momentary push button, like between the headlight and bezel. You'd have to have a long stick or something to press it. Hidden but allows you to unlock the doors quickly. You could also put it between the door and fender. Put heat shrink tubing on it so it will be all black. Same deal just stick something in there and press.

Interesting... I may have to look in to that.

[bluedragon436]

Power locks? Install a water proof momentary push button, like between the headlight and bezel. You'd have to have a long stick or something to press it. Hidden but allows you to unlock the doors quickly. You could also put it between the door and fender. Put heat shrink tubing on it so it will be all black. Same deal just stick something in there and press.

I have thought about doing this a few times... You'd be the only one to know it was there, unless you made use of it quite often!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Do you have keyless entry? I was just saying last night i have never locked mine in because of my keyless entry. I HAVE to have my keys to lock it, er... at least the way i'm use to. Its just habit to use the fob to lock it and set the alarm. But i do like that idea Tony had too. Keyless entry might be a bit more versatile though, with an alarm. Especially where you live.

[Brasscatz]

I don't have keyless entry.... yet. I will get it installed when I install an alarm (when I have to park it outside in the future)

[XJ Wheeler]

Got back on the cut and fold project. Today, i finished welding the plate to the bottom of the quarter panel.

[89Laredo]

Closed my door to leave work and the window shattered... wtf!

[4.3LXJ]

Bummer

[Mudderoy]

Closed my door to leave work and the window shattered... wtf!

Oh no! Wait you think someone may have taken a shot at ya?!?! :D

[89Laredo]

The window was rolled down. No holes in my door...

[Mudderoy]

The window was rolled down. No holes in my door...

lol, oh okay I imaged it being up when you slammed it.

[nickxj94]

The window was rolled down. No holes in my door...

I done that on my old Dodge truck lol them my wife broke the pass side the next day :banghead:

[XJ Wheeler]

A bit discouraging today. I'm in the midst of fixing the rust on my quarter panels and what do i find under the carpet (which was a little wet btw), MORE rust. This part is pretty bad. Its the left side of the floor in the cargo area.

Several holes, especially surrounding the fuel filler panel and some by the "frame". :banghead: I just don't have the skills to fix this one, nor any real idea of where to start. Looks like it runs under the fuel filler panel, rear d-pillar, the bracing on the inside of the quarter panel and above the frame. My assumption is that i would have to remove several panels just to get to it. :banghead: :banghead: No telling what the rest looks like. Anybody know what all would have to go into it, just from like it is is the picture to being ready for paint?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-011718180.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-01172132.jpg

Anyway, today i stripped as much as i could of the left side of the cargo area. Minus the areas where it would have ripped out more metal. And to help keep rain and junk out til i figure out what to do i put some seam sealer in the rust holes for now. Also out it around the seams in the quarter panel.

[msmoorenburg]

A bit discouraging today. I'm in the midst of fixing the rust on my quarter panels and what do i find under the carpet (which was a little wet btw), MORE rust. This part is pretty bad. Its the left side of the floor in the cargo area.

Several holes, especially surrounding the fuel filler panel and some by the "frame". :banghead: I just don't have the skills to fix this one, nor any real idea of where to start. Looks like it runs under the fuel filler panel, rear d-pillar, the bracing on the inside of the quarter panel and above the frame. My assumption is that i would have to remove several panels just to get to it. :banghead: :banghead: No telling what the rest looks like. Anybody know what all would have to go into it, just from like it is is the picture to being ready for paint?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-011718180.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-01172132.jpg

Anyway, today i stripped as much as i could of the left side of the cargo area. Minus the areas where it would have ripped out more metal. And to help keep rain and junk out til i figure out what to do i put some seam sealer in the rust holes for now. Also out it around the seams in the quarter panel.




POR15 will be your friend

[4.3LXJ]

X2 on POR 15

They make a rust neutralizer and a substance that bonds with the rust so you don't to get to bare metal and will fill small holes like that. Then you can paint over it.

[gary63]

you can check eastwood auto they sell some diffrent stuff for rust to seal and patch small hard to get to holds.

[XJ Wheeler]

I had thought of that stuff but i know i'll have to deal with it sooner or later. I do plan on having this thing (however rusty ;) ) for the rest of my life, so its just a matter of time.

[editedforsafety]

Pulled off the door trim the day before yesterday. It was falling off in a few spots on the driver side. Oddly enough, the passenger side was stuck on very well but the adhesive was way easier to get off on that side. Driver side was a pain.

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday i painted the inside of the quarter panel. Took my grinder to the welds on the plate, and spread on some filler. Stripped the side of the "frame rail" as well as the shackle hanger. Then laid down some primer.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-02201909.jpg

[Mountain Goat]

Looks GREAT!

[XJ Wheeler]

Looks GREAT!

Thanks! Still gotta do the wheel well, and i hate dealing with that undercoating. But it'll all be worth it.

[ALS XJ]

Looks great Jake...I finally got around to mounting my KC Daylighters I got for Christmas. I mounted them to my roof rack. I also cured my rough idle problem...my '92 would almost stall, then rev to about 1200rpms about a minute after I started it...was getting scary...I pulled out into traffic, hit the throttle...nothing. Almost got killed. So, I took some advice from Steve the Guru...O2 sensor! In the meantime, I've replaced my TPS, IAC, Coil, wires, cap and rotor and plugs (BTW...listen to the forum posts, and use Champion plugs...my 4.0 is running like crap because of the Accel Truck Tune-up Kit and "Super-Coil" I bought from Summit Racing...I'll be swapping them out soon). So, the 286k 4.0 is back to normal again!:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks Al!

Today i got the previous area coated in black, stripped some of the wheel well and lathered it in primer. Soorrry, no pics. Those will come when i finish the wheel well. :D

[girlyjen78]

This past weekend we got the gas leak fixed. Just needed a new hose clamp, thank god! I certainly loved every minute of having my head pretty much wrapped around my differential... Gave up on trying to attach the new gas tank straps the hard way...gonna have to drop the entire gas tank but we decided to take a break from the gas tank issue since I was pretty much ready to throw the mag lite across the garage floor. :bang:

Umm, has anyone ever SAT under a stock YJ before???? I don't even want to know how I was able to manage that one...:stars:

We put the Jeep on jackstands and removed the rear wheels... started on the u-bolts with no success...Grrrr rust! :bang:

[4.3LXJ]

Umm, has anyone ever SAT under a stock YJ before???? I don't even want to know how I was able to manage that one...:stars:

Yup, that is why you lift them

[XJ Wheeler]

I've sat under my Bronco II, but it was jacked sky high and no rear axle. :D

[Carves]

Dropped all the steering, suspension and front diff/axle out of the parts XJ,

.... as a practice session for the fitting of the new 4.10 diff/axle into the Grocery Getter.

[ALS XJ]

I had a Bronco II as well...sat pretty nice for a stock 4X4...that became my son's first ride...R.I.P.!

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm just gonna combine Sunday and Monday here.

Stripped the inner wheel well, ground down the edge of the fender, put some seam sealer on the folded over pieces of the fender edge, sanded and applied more filler to the quarter panel plate, put primer on the wheel well, got the flares mounting almost complete (just one more hole to drill, just have to get to the inside to do it), and began sanding and smoothing for paint.


http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-062157240.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-05171902-1.jpg

[Brasscatz]

I'm just gonna combine Sunday and Monday here.

Stripped the inner wheel well, ground down the edge of the fender, put some seam sealer on the folded over pieces of the fender edge, sanded and applied more filler to the quarter panel plate, put primer on the wheel well, got the flares mounting almost complete (just one more hole to drill, just have to get to the inside to do it), and began sanding and smoothing for paint.


NICE work Jake! When are you coming over to do that to my Jeep?

[XJ Wheeler]

NICE work Jake! When are you coming over to do that to my Jeep?

When i finish building mine... and we all know when that will be... at the pace i work... :P

Thanks, bro.

[Mudderoy]

This past weekend we got the gas leak fixed. Just needed a new hose clamp, thank god! I certainly loved every minute of having my head pretty much wrapped around my differential... Gave up on trying to attach the new gas tank straps the hard way...gonna have to drop the entire gas tank but we decided to take a break from the gas tank issue since I was pretty much ready to throw the mag lite across the garage floor. :bang:

Umm, has anyone ever SAT under a stock YJ before???? I don't even want to know how I was able to manage that one...:stars:

We put the Jeep on jackstands and removed the rear wheels... started on the u-bolts with no success...Grrrr rust! :bang:

It just makes you that much prouder to be rolling around later. You won't feel bad at all at the looks of admiration, jealously and my favs "Oh just act your age!" :beer:

[Carves]

Nothing ... had something more important to deal with.

Some pics from yesterday tho ..


Control Arms are easy to get to ... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/D3010b_zpsb200ea2b.jpg


Who's been using a jack under the control arm mounts :confused: .. :o .. :rolleye0012:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/LCARemoval01b_zpsc8d4ec20.jpg


Hope the red ones, front end, is as easy ...


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/D3011b_zps4101a4cc.jpg









And that something more important ???







R.I.P. ol girl .... 1994ish - 8th May 2013


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Mutts/Pip0305201302b_zpse76ff4ac.jpg

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[bulrid8]

Nothing ... had something more important to deal with.

Some pics from yesterday tho ..


Control Arms are easy to get to ... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/D3010b_zpsb200ea2b.jpg


Who's been using a jack under the control arm mounts :confused: .. :o .. :rolleye0012:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/LCARemoval01b_zpsc8d4ec20.jpg


Hope the red ones, front end, is as easy ...


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/D3011b_zps4101a4cc.jpg







And that something more important ???







R.I.P. ol girl .... 1994ish - 8th May 2013


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Mutts/Pip0305201302b_zpse76ff4ac.jpg

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Sorry for your loss. Looks just like my girl. I'm dreading that day!

[ALS XJ]

May she rest in peace in that great big dog house in the sky...sorry Carves, I'm a dog man myself.

[denverd1]

that sucks. Sorry Carves.

[Mudderoy]

Nothing ... had something more important to deal with.

Some pics from yesterday tho ..


Control Arms are easy to get to ... :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/D3010b_zpsb200ea2b.jpg


Who's been using a jack under the control arm mounts :confused: .. :o .. :rolleye0012:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Suspension/LCARemoval01b_zpsc8d4ec20.jpg


Hope the red ones, front end, is as easy ...


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/D3011b_zps4101a4cc.jpg









And that something more important ???







R.I.P. ol girl .... 1994ish - 8th May 2013


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Mutts/Pip0305201302b_zpse76ff4ac.jpg

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Now that was an old dog. I hope it was a great life.

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R.I.P. ol girl .... 1994ish - 8th May 2013


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Sorry to hear it, Carves. I've been there too, and it sucks. A lot. My heart goes out to you and everyone that loved her. May she rest in peace.

[4.3LXJ]

Sorry for your loss Carves. Had it happen recently too

[Brasscatz]

Sorry to hear Carves...

[XJ Wheeler]

Sorry to hear, mate. She was around a long time, makes it harder but is a blessing for sure. Its always tough. Rest in peace.

[89Laredo]

Didnt do anything today but drive it to/from work.
Drove it to Mesick to camp for Jeep Blessing Friday morning, Drove it to the blessing Saturday morning, Drove home Sunday. Id say ~250mi. 14.56mpg average uncorrected (33s/3.55s/stock speedo gear)
Pics:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.574436495921730.1073741830.100000661531516&type=1&l=6018b768c8

I didnt take very many this year.


My dog is having trouble walking around the past couple days, He gets like this every couple years. Hopefully he will be OK in a couple more days.

[oderdene]

sorry for your loss Carves.

[oderdene]

received tires and wheels :))

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQHKmtMlhVQ/UYuxAXBOZxI/AAAAAAAAChs/S65jpVgpvP8/s1600/IMG_5121a.jpg

BFG KM2 33x10.5R15

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Summit Racing 84 series D window, 15x8, 3.75 BS

will mount them soon

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good Od. You will like those tires. They ride nice

[XJ Wheeler]

Rained, so no paintin going on. Did work on smoothing the flares though, so at least i got something done.

Here's a pic of Wednesdays progress.

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[MrJefe]

I gave my rig a much needed wash. Looking nice and clean today!

[JeepFan77]

After wire wheezing the windshield channel down to bare metal and priming/painting it, had new windshield put in. (Finally) Almost done with custom bumpers front and rear with integrated receivers and d-rings.

[editedforsafety]

Put on two sets of Thule fold down kayak carriers on the rack a few days ago, and made two kayak trips this week.

Nursing a sunburn from bass fishing yesterday in the kayak, but I did well and caught about 25 assorted Smallies and rock bass.

So far it's looking to be my best MPG since I got my XJ in November. All winter I was making 4 mile long city trips in the cold. I guess warm weather and highway trips make up for a pair of kayaks strapped to the roof.

[TimmyTXJ]

FINALLY got the new steering gear installed and plumbed. Re installed all the accessories I pulled off to gain access, added fluid, started her up and ran the wheel lock to lock several times to bleed the system. Centered the steering wheel, removed the bad pitman arm TRE, and discovered I brought the wrong replacement TRE home with me! FACEPALM!

[denverd1]

FINALLY got the new steering gear installed and plumbed. Re installed all the accessories I pulled off to gain access, added fluid, started her up and ran the wheel lock to lock several times to bleed the system. Centered the steering wheel, removed the bad pitman arm TRE, and discovered I brought the wrong replacement TRE home with me! FACEPALM!

Yup. theres a couple different ones on there. The one that interacts with pitman is reverse thread, as I'm you discovered. Hey you got the hard part done at least

[bigjim350]

Well today I turned my jeep into a LAME jeep. Removed the front axle shafts, so that it could be driven again. Ring and pinion are still locking up. This will work until i get a new axle from the junkyard memorial day weekend.

[XJ Wheeler]

This will not go over well...

[Brasscatz]

Well today I turned my jeep into a LAME jeep. Removed the front axle shafts, so that it could be driven again. Ring and pinion are still locking up. This will work until i get a new axle from the junkyard memorial day weekend.

Sounds like it's time to go wheelin.... you can do it "Patrick Style"

[bigjim350]

I'm still ready to go wheeling if anybody else is.

Sent from my nerdy smartphone

[bluedragon436]

Got pulled over and ticketed because my passenger side headlight was out... then I get home and they are both working again!! WTF?!! So I guess tomorrow so long as it isn't raining, I'll pull the headlight out and check the connections for a loose wire or something... and put dielectric grease in all the connections for the upgraded headlight harness... needed to get some for the spark plug replacement anyways!!

[Paddletrucker]

Put on two sets of Thule fold down kayak carriers on the rack a few days ago, and made two kayak trips this week.

Nursing a sunburn from bass fishing yesterday in the kayak, but I did well and caught about 25 assorted Smallies and rock bass.

So far it's looking to be my best MPG since I got my XJ in November. All winter I was making 4 mile long city trips in the cold. I guess warm weather and highway trips make up for a pair of kayaks strapped to the roof.


Now you're talking my language!! Good job on the bass. I wish there was more smallie fishing here. Mostly largemouth. We've got smallmouth in just a few lakes. THey're so much fun...

[editedforsafety]

Now you're talking my language!! Good job on the bass. I wish there was more smallie fishing here. Mostly largemouth. We've got smallmouth in just a few lakes. THey're so much fun...

Yeah, we've got both but I enjoy smallmouth fishing more and have always done better on them.

[Brasscatz]

Well, today I changed the oil, added Lucas, greased the steering, used white lithium grease on my leafs, searched for the source of my rattle/knocking in my front end with no real luck. I suspect that it's my adjustable trac bar, but not positive. This is frustrating! Also, on my wife's Patriot, I changed the oil and searched for her noise. Think I found it to be either the CV joint, or the whole driver's side CV axle.... stupid front wheel drive "Jeeps". Probably have to have a certified mechanic check that out for me to be sure. I don't feel like spending that much money GUESSING at it.

[4.3LXJ]

Is it clicking?

[Brasscatz]

My jeep or my wife's? Mine sounds like loose steering parts when I go over bumps, but I can't get anything to move nor see anything other than the track bar slightly...

My wife's is hard to replicate. It usually happens around 30-35 mph. Bumps don't seem to matter either. I had the front end jacked up today during the oil change and shook the wheels side to side. The driver's wheel makes a slick clicking noise (seemingly from the CV axle) but the passenger side doesn't. However, when I rotate the wheels it's clicking and clacking seemingly where the axles go into the transmission. Is this the sound she hears? Don't know for sure, but it sounds like it.

[4.3LXJ]

What can happen to CV joints is that they get a little dry and get a worn spot in them in the straight position. Then when you make a slight turn, the balls in the joint bounce in and out of the worn spot. Not serious, but annoying

[bigjim350]

CV's usually click while turning, have to be pretty bad to click while going straight. Bring it out the shop and im sure we can figure out the problem. A few shade tree mechanics equal one "certified mechanic"......

[saar]

Well, not exactly today, finished it 2 days ago, but yesterday went off-road to check it...
Finally, I made the electric fan conversion (http://www.jeepsallover.com/content.php?127-Jeep-Cherokee-2001-electric-fan-conversion) of my XJ.
Sorry for the link to another site, I will write a new post in the technical forum soon
Saar.

[4.3LXJ]

Anxious to see what you do on the other side of the world about that

[OrangeXJ]

I don't know if this counts but I started painting the frame on the buggy

[nickxj94]

Had to take my rear lift blocks out and put it back stock cause my rear leafs are bowing the other way and causing my driveshaft to bind up. So now its a pre runner lol

[TimmyTXJ]

Drove it around the block. :D Just a little more time shaking it down and I'll consider this impromptu steering upgrade done!