What did you do to your Jeep today?

[cherok]

Fixed all the broken studs from mudguards. The old studs just broke of. Had to detach the mudguards because of the woodpanel on the front.

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-H37DH8RZ.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-U3PTJPBN.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

We got Project TJ Resurrection running :D

[ALS XJ]

Gave the '92 an oil change today...ummm Full Synthetic w/Mopar filter...oil pressure is good.:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday and today i worked on sanding the fender/quarter panel area. And today i got to lay down some color but need a little more sanding. Hopefully tomorrow the humidity will be low and i'll finish it up.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-12171359-1.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Yesterday and today i worked on sanding the fender/quarter panel area. And today i got to lay down some color but need a little more sanding. Hopefully tomorrow the humidity will be low and i'll finish it up.



Humidity low in Houston? :rolleyes:

[bluedragon436]

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

How much lift did you have going with the blocks??

[adambaum]

Installed a dome-light override switch so I can turn the interior lights off when the doors are left open while working on the Jeep, or camping, or whatever.

No more running down the battery while working on the Jeep all day with the doors open.

http://nofences.me/fileStore/XJ/DomeLightOverrideSwitch/IMG_6358.jpg

[Carves]

Installed a dome-light override switch so I can turn the interior lights off when the doors are left open while working on the Jeep, or camping, or whatever.

No more running down the battery while working on the Jeep all day with the doors open.


Good common sense little mod .. :thumbsup:

Did you just tap into the wiring at the headlight switch ... or did you mess with the footwell fusebox ??

[prcjeep]

Changed the oil Saturday, changed out ANOTHER U-joint(ive probably gone through 20 on this thing:bang:), and gave her a much needed bath. :D

The oil change people asked if I knew my inspection has been out since 2011...:jail: LOL!

[XJ Wheeler]

Humidity low in Houston? :rolleyes:

Lol, i know! Still better than back home. It did manage only 30% today so i got another coat of color and three coats of clear. Pics will come to those who wait. :D

[nickxj94]

How much lift did you have going with the blocks??

I had two in blocks and two in aal I left the aal took the blocks out, got some 4.5 in RC leafs coming next month

[adambaum]

Good common sense little mod .. :thumbsup:

Did you just tap into the wiring at the headlight switch ... or did you mess with the footwell fusebox ??

I cut the ground wire at the Junction Block (C7, pin 7).

http://nofences.me/fileStore/XJ/DomeLightOverrideSwitch/IMG_6334.jpg




That took care of all the interior lights except the cargo area light. And since it already has a separate on/off switch (a previous project), I decided to leave it like that -- at first.

But the idea of having to flip two switches just bugged me. And kept on bugging me until I caved, and rewired it to work on the same switch. I know, I know: :crazy:

[TimmyTXJ]

I noticed some chunks of mud sitting on the driveway under it. They must have fallen off the Jeep after our "EXTREME Urban 4 wheeling" test drive on Sunday. Hopefully I'll get wheel spacers on today and have a chance to "nut & bolt" all the steering components that went on over the last few weeks.

I don't entirely trust it yet, but I'd love to go wheeling soon... maybe that place I heard about in town off Kirkwood? :D

[msmoorenburg]

I noticed some chunks of mud sitting on the driveway under it. They must have fallen off the Jeep after our "EXTREME Urban 4 wheeling" test drive on Sunday. Hopefully I'll get wheel spacers on today and have a chance to "nut & bolt" all the steering components that went on over the last few weeks.

I don't entirely trust it yet, but I'd love to go wheeling soon... maybe that place I heard about in town off Kirkwood? :D

when in doubt "wheel it" the weak link will show up :poke:

[OrangeXJ]

Washed and waxed it

[YJJeepacorn]

Yammys first umm real smog.... Was a emotional event for me. Had to get him a cooter! WTH, I drive a boy jeep now he has a cooter! But he did it! He passed a CA emissions, smog guy was cool with my extra short muffler and being cluster fudged and Naomi says!

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[4.3LXJ]

Cool. You apparently have to dyno in SoCal. We don't up here

[oderdene]

siped all inner lugs of km2 using utility knife and soapy water, outer are not touched. depth is 3/4 of tread depth.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rB-Tm8tkJiA/UZO4pENwLwI/AAAAAAAACjM/d2YCCbUc9d0/s400/IMG_5151.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YTIJXzTBqE4/UZO6Y36vukI/AAAAAAAACjg/ZKgbaiyZuFg/s400/IMG_5149.JPG

[89Laredo]

That must of taken a while...

[4.3LXJ]

Nice one Od. I have some swampers that are sipped to within 3/4" of the outside of the lugs. Much better in snow

[TimmyTXJ]

Od I bet we'd get along great... my favorite way to mow the lawn is with a pair of toenail clippers. Seriously though, you must have tons of patience to have cut all that siping by hand! I doubt I'd have gotten further than 1 lug before I started looking for an automated way to do it. I am impressed sir!

[adambaum]

siped all inner lugs of km2 using utility knife and soapy water, outer are not touched. depth is 3/4 of tread depth.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rB-Tm8tkJiA/UZO4pENwLwI/AAAAAAAACjM/d2YCCbUc9d0/s400/IMG_5151.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YTIJXzTBqE4/UZO6Y36vukI/AAAAAAAACjg/ZKgbaiyZuFg/s400/IMG_5149.JPG

Nice work. Looks like it was done by a machine.

If I had tried that, I probably would've had to replace a tire. Or a finger.

[XJ Wheeler]

Very nice work, Od.

[oderdene]

thanks fellas, rubber was very soft and it took about 30 minutes per tire, initially i estimated a tire per day :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Okay, other than the flares and the possibility that i might wet sand the new paint i am calling the rear fender trim and "cut and fold"... DONE! This was probably the most extensive mod I've done to the XJ so far, so i'm happy its completed. You guys were patient, so now i can prove it happened with pics. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-14210814-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-14210317-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-14210647-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-14205935-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-14191937-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-14192525-1.jpg

Not bad for rattle can, eh? Once i get the flares done i'll get it out for a better pic of the whole vehicle to show how it looks.

[Carves]

Washed and waxed it

The buggy ??? .. :D



siped all inner lugs of km2 using utility knife and soapy water, outer are not touched. depth is 3/4 of tread depth.

You have way more patience than me ... I took the easy way out and bought tyres with factory siping .. :D





Got the grocery getter up on blocks and ripped the wheels off last night ....

Just about to get serious with spanners this morning ... and play the ...

... "What bloody size bolt did chrysler use this time ???" - game .. :rolleyes:




... and remembered the new leaf springs need some loving in a press - to tighten up the front eyes .. :bang: .. :D

Ol Mate and his workshop is busy until the weekend - so that put a damper on things ..sighhhhhhh ... wheels back on .. :bang: .. :D

Got plenty of other stuff to do tho. :rolleyes:

So theres a little write up on, centre console, and handbrake removal - on the way ...

yes yes .... with pics - for all you illiterate types .. :p .. :D

[Brasscatz]

Wow Jake... beautifully done! You should maybe get into paint and body professionally if you can do that with a rattle can! Might even be giving Jenssen and Pook a run for their money :P

[XJ Wheeler]

Wow Jake... beautifully done! You should maybe get into paint and body professionally if you can do that with a rattle can! Might even be giving Jenssen and Pook a run for their money :P

Lol, thanks! Now that's a compliment! It will take a lot more to rival those guys. I surely do have aspirations of being good at it and doing some great body mods. So many mods, so many cars, so much rust.

[4.3LXJ]

So theres a little write up on, centre console, and handbrake removal - on the way ...

yes yes .... with pics - for all you illiterate types .. :p .. :D

Can you write mine in crayon?

[duckcreek]

unloaded the junk from the back

[Couch]

Slapped this on.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/thetransplantedphillyfan/Jeep-Porncom_zps4840955b.png

[illuminator]

Xjwheeler and I changed my cps, they sure made that one hard to get to.

[XJ Wheeler]

It wasn't that hard, once we got it down. Moving that driveshaft made a big difference. Silly design.

[XJ Wheeler]

I had gotten a new toolbox as a gift a few weeks ago and i bought some socket holders to help me organize them. So today was about getting my tools organized, cleaned, and some labeled. I also fitted the rear bumper with end caps, and left tail light back on for the last time for this project. I probably removed and installed that bumper 10 times throughout the process, and usually a tail light too. Found a loose reverse light bulb, so i replaced that. And finally i vacuumed the rear carpet and organized that too.

Oh, and helped my brother fit a new cps. ;)

[Carves]

Fine tuned the leaf spring eyes, picked up some stuff for front bump stop adjustment, ripped off the skid that was rubbing on the t'fer case ... and on the way back from its morning out .....



.... the selfish, greedy, damn thing tells me ... It also wants a crank sensor .. :rolleyes:

:D
.

[MrJefe]

2274

Took the XJ on a light Trail Ride on Ft. Bragg out by Mott Lake...

[Carves]

Prepped the rear springs for instal next week.

[Mudderoy]

Slapped this on.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r218/thetransplantedphillyfan/Jeep-Porncom_zps4840955b.png

Pretty, and those things are pricey!

[Mudderoy]

Yesterday I started the process of replacing the rear main seal on the 1998 XJ. That meant having to remove the pan, the crank brace and the rear main. The only good things I can say is the work was at least laying down and I have a fan! :D

For any of you that haven't changed a rear main seal before it really isn't bad. That was my first time doing it and I only had two questions (I sent a text to Matt). "Can I use impact on the rear main {to remove}?" and should I use black or red RTV?

I used the impact and the red!

Now I did the soap on one side of the upper half of the rear main seal and motor oil on the inside of the rear main seal. I also used that little piece of paper thin plastic that comes with the seal. A shoe horn thing. Once I got the seal started it slide in nicely.

I only used RTV on the surfaces that was recommended. The ends above and below on the lower rear main seal. And of course on the four corners for the oil pan gasket.

I still have a leak(s) but it comes and goes. I have read that sometimes it takes a bit for the leaking to stop. I'm in no hurry to redo the oil pan gasket so I'll give it a couple of weeks and see how it does.

I have no doubts on the rear main seal, so if I continue to have a leak I'll focus on the oil pan. Matt brought me two factory pans that I'll try if I need to.

Well that was yesterday and today is 6.5" coil spring installation day! It will be work but I'm looking forward to doing something to my Jeep that will have a "cool" factor to it, instead of just getting it to do what it's supposed to do, like NOT leak oil!

I'm still concerned that dropping the rear leaf down and inch in the back is going to leave me sitting noticeable higher in the front.

Which reminds me I need to go measure it before I start.

[4x4Dalton]

Went to get birthday stuff for my girl friends daughter who turns 13 today.

[cherok]

Did the front with wood vinal.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-VNOQVDFN.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-OKYGLFXK.jpg

Proudly drove my car along the nice neighborhoods in Rotterdam.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-R7TCEJVL.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Of course you did. And rightly so :D

[cpttuna]

Both 01's got the new water pump,housing, hoses, thermostat, flush treatment. The first one got a gates belt from NAPA that still squeals. The second 01 got a duralast one from Autozone. It doesn't squeal as bad.

[Dakom]

Added a Detours Back bone system and added a small utility winch and made it so i could take the doors off with ease

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/photo5-1_zps9a0a22f2.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Dakom20/media/photo5-1_zps9a0a22f2.jpg.html)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj582/Dakom20/photo6-1_zps47ca5a5b.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/Dakom20/media/photo6-1_zps47ca5a5b.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

I got a late start today. Installing the 6.5" coils and dropping the rear leaves down a notch, theoretically a 6.5" RC lift, right?

Here's the before and after measurements...

2285 2287

2286 2288

For those of you keeping score at home...

That's an increase of 1.25 inches up front and nill (1/8") in the back! That was worth 3 hours of my time!!! :crazy:

[nickxj94]

Washed my wife's XJ and took the roof rack off mine and sold it to another xj'er I'm sad but needed the cash to buy a window AC unit my central air went out. Also I plugged one of my new tires it picked up a screw :mad:

[XJ Wheeler]

I got a late start today. Installing the 6.5" coils and dropping the rear leaves down a notch, theoretically a 6.5" RC lift, right?

Here's the before and after measurements...

2285 2287

2286 2288

For those of you keeping score at home...

That's an increase of 1.25 inches up front and nill (1/8") in the back! That was worth 3 hours of my time!!! :crazy:

Be sure to re-align the steering, but i'm sure you already knew that. :D

[msmoorenburg]

Installed a hover kit this weekend :rolleye0012:.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130518_083419_138_zpsa8f20d3c.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130518_083419_138_zpsa8f20d3c.jpg.html)


really reseal the tranny output shafts and rebuilt the axles due to ripped boots


and..... fixed my airbag issue on the jeep

[Mudderoy]

I got a late start today. Installing the 6.5" coils and dropping the rear leaves down a notch, theoretically a 6.5" RC lift, right?

Here's the before and after measurements...

2285 2287

2286 2288

For those of you keeping score at home...

That's an increase of 1.25 inches up front and nill (1/8") in the back! That was worth 3 hours of my time!!! :crazy:

Contacted RoughCountry, they said I measured wrong. :boohoo:

[nikonfan]

It's slow at work so I lubed all the bushings and grease zerks. Rewired the door speakers and the 2 in the rear hatch. And coated the under carriage in wd40.

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

[Brasscatz]

Contacted RoughCountry, they said I measured wrong. :boohoo:

REALLY??? Did you tell them that you were using a standard ruler and not the kind they use to impress their girlfriends????

[prcjeep]

I swapped my sagging rear leafs with free replacement ones from rc. Also installed 1 1/2 in lift shackles since the factory shackle's bushings were shot

[XjJeepacorn]

Things are always better when they are free aren't they!

[Mudderoy]

Okay so Matt did the same measurements I did. I'm 1/4" low on the front and 1" low in the rear, compared to his. He has a winch, but not a custom front bumper. And he has a spare tire and DETOURS spare carrier, but again not the weight of a full custom bumper.

I still don't understand why I'm an inch low in the rear, but okay at least I know I'm closer than I was thinking.

[XjJeepacorn]

Has gravity taken some effects on your leafs? Girls have this problem with age lol I figure you would know this or not but some times we forget the obvious!

[Mudderoy]

Has gravity taken some effects on your leafs? Girls have this problem with age lol I figure you would know this or not but some times we forget the obvious!

Of course that's a consideration but that is why I took a before and after measurement. I would expect a 1" difference between the two, not 1/8" of an inch.

[4.3LXJ]

Has gravity taken some effects on your leafs? Girls have this problem with age lol I figure you would know this or not but some times we forget the obvious!

My Jeep is old, but the old girl still has everything up :D

[XjJeepacorn]

Nothing like perky leafs lol

[XjJeepacorn]

Of course that's a consideration but that is why I took a before and after measurement. I would expect a 1" difference between the two, not 1/8" of an inch.

That's weird,

Now I am worried about my lift!

[Mudderoy]

That's weird,

Now I am worried about my lift!

lol Maybe this will help.

I went to the time, trouble and expense to increase my lift from 4.5" to 6.5" simply because I wanted more tire clearance. With the 33's even mild articulation was causing contact. I really want to take the old girl off road again and I'm just trying to get everything right for it. So if you're tires are clearing the fender, or perhaps you don't care, then I wouldn't worry about the lift.

I'm glad I took the measurements though, otherwise how do you know if you accomplished anything plus I can go back and compare in the future just to see how much "sag" has occurred.

[XjJeepacorn]

I will definitely be measuring up

[TeXJ]

lol Maybe this will help.

I went to the time, trouble and expense to increase my lift from 4.5" to 6.5" simply because I wanted more tire clearance. With the 33's even mild articulation was causing contact. I really want to take the old girl off road again and I'm just trying to get everything right for it. So if you're tires are clearing the fender, or perhaps you don't care, then I wouldn't worry about the lift.

I'm glad I took the measurements though, otherwise how do you know if you accomplished anything plus I can go back and compare in the future just to see how much "sag" has occurred.

A proper suspension setup should include bumpstops. That will stop the tire-to-body contact. Shouldnt matter how much lift you have. I'm on a RE 3.5" lift and on 33's. Granted I did cut my fenders, but I still had to add bumptops.

Oh, and when RE was owned by RE and not 4wheelparts, they used to actually under sell their lift heights. Like a 3.5" lift actually gave you 4"s.

[Mudderoy]

A proper suspension setup should include bumpstops. That will stop the tire-to-body contact. Shouldnt matter how much lift you have. I'm on a RE 3.5" lift and on 33's. Granted I did cut my fenders, but I still had to add bumptops.

Oh, and when RE was owned by RE and not 4wheelparts, they used to actually under sell their lift heights. Like a 3.5" lift actually gave you 4"s.

If you speaking in general, yes, if you're speaking to me, bumpstops have already been installed, doesn't help when you're driving down the road, hit a dip and the tire rubs the inside of the wheel well.

[Carves]

Got springs and diff back in ... between other chores.

[ALS XJ]

Hey Tony, seems like you have done a whole lot of work for very little increase in ride height...what is your spring rate? I'm running OME 4" TJ coils up front and 3 1/2" Medium duty in the rear and when I hit a small bump, the rate is so stiff I get very minimal tire movement up front and almost none in back. I am running 31" Cooper STT's.

[ALS XJ]

Oh, I am also running OME Nitrocharger "Sport" XL shocks...very stiff at higher speeds...but when off-road, articulation is quite apparent especially when disco's are disconnected. What shocks are you running?

[NW99XJ]

Picked up four of these last night.
15x8 ProComp 152 Rock Crawler Series wheels, wrapped in the brand spanking new, just released 33x12.50 ProComp MT/2's
I'll have them on the Jeep and get some shots for ya'll in the next couple days...

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/IMG405.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/IMG405.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

Hey Tony, seems like you have done a whole lot of work for very little increase in ride height...what is your spring rate? I'm running OME 4" TJ coils up front and 3 1/2" Medium duty in the rear and when I hit a small bump, the rate is so stiff I get very minimal tire movement up front and almost none in back. I am running 31" Cooper STT's.

My spring rate? Rough Country. lol I don't know where I'd find that information other than asking them.

[4x4Dalton]

Well let's see. Took transfer case outta the green jeep and swapped( with help from Patrick) it with the one in the White Buffalo. The t case in the white one decided it didn't like me anymore so it tried to fly out from under me. So now I'm runnin 6 1/2" lift with stock t case and rear driveshaft. And who ever designed the placement of those god forsaken t case bolts needs to taken out and beaten repeatedly.

[bluedragon436]

Well let's see. Took transfer case outta the green jeep and swapped( with help from Patrick) it with the one in the White Buffalo. The t case in the white one decided it didn't like me anymore so it tried to fly out from under me. So now I'm runnin 6 1/2" lift with stock t case and rear driveshaft. And who ever designed the placement of those god forsaken t case bolts needs to taken out and beaten repeatedly.

Yeah I was actually just checking out the placement of those bolts last night planning out my upcoming SYE install/TC upgrades... I have read online though that if you jack up the trans and support it then pull the crossmember and trans mount... it makes it much easier.. we shall see!!! :bang:

[bluedragon436]

Picked up four of these last night.
15x8 ProComp 152 Rock Crawler Series wheels, wrapped in the brand spanking new, just released 33x12.50 ProComp MT/2's
I'll have them on the Jeep and get some shots for ya'll in the next couple days...

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/IMG405.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/IMG405.jpg.html)

Nice looking rims and tires!! I loved my Xtreme MT 1's that I had, wish I could afford a set of the MT 2's to wrap my new rims I got at the house!! hope this setup will work well with your steering setup!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Been working on the flares off and on. Today, i jacked up the front to check if one of the brakes was grabbing. I got a slight pulling while braking the other day, but its since went away. They seemed fine by the way, but i'm still gonna keep a close eye on it. This thing has a problem with locking calipers. Also, changed the oil, time to go to my summer choice of oil anyway. And on the way to church tonight i stuck the little cheap camera underneath and caught a glimpsed at a possible problem, but i'll start a thread for it later.

[oderdene]

drilled wheels and fitted stock wheel center cap

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0gYpm74LdOw/UZzfOTreX4I/AAAAAAAACkU/WavUfp41ql0/s320/04.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C-BQcRBbyCU/UZzgcGpvd8I/AAAAAAAACko/wfCBSrU_lOY/s320/06.jpg

[NW99XJ]

Hmmmm.... I might have to think about that mod.....

[Carves]

Handbrake lever dealt with,
Centre console back in, with repaired gear stick surround,
Rear end all done apart from bleeding brakes and torquing up spring bolts.

[Infidel Edition]

Installed a dome-light override switch so I can turn the interior lights off when the doors are left open while working on the Jeep, or camping, or whatever.

No more running down the battery while working on the Jeep all day with the doors open.

http://nofences.me/fileStore/XJ/DomeLightOverrideSwitch/IMG_6358.jpg

Good call!:beer:
I've been pulling the fuse for those occasions...
Gonna add the switch to the list!

[YJJeepacorn]

Oh gawd! I took my jeep fishing today! Biggest damm fish I ever caught in my life!

[4.3LXJ]

Nice one Glenda

[NW99XJ]

Here ya go...after approx. two months of sitting in my garage, it's finally back on the road/trail. I have a lot of people to thank for the help of making this happen, I will be doing that in the write up in my build thread.....
For now.... here's some long waited for pics.

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/IMG409.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/IMG409.jpg.html)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/IMG410.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/IMG410.jpg.html)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/IMG412.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/IMG412.jpg.html)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/IMG411.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/IMG411.jpg.html)
(yes i know it needs a bath)

[bluedragon436]

Looks good Josh... Glad you were able to get her back up and going again, and I know you are too!!

[NW99XJ]

heck yea!
Stay tuned for the full write up on my build thread, and I'll hopefully be taking it out for a shakedown run this week.

[Mudderoy]

Drove it like the wind!

[XJ Wheeler]

Sweet! Pure beef. How ya like that durango box?

[nickxj94]

Good call!:beer:
I've been pulling the fuse for those occasions...
Gonna add the switch to the list!

I switched to all led lighting inside I can leave my doors open for hours

[denverd1]

Josh, Looks great!

[NW99XJ]

Sweet! Pure beef. How ya like that durango box?
Not sure yet, still bleeding the air bubbles out and havent had it off road yet...... And the other problem is that its been so long since I have driven it, I kind of forgotten what the "before" was like.
I might get some trail time in on Monday, we'll see....if so I'll be sure to post up how it went.

[Carves]

Gave the new rear end a, about 300 mile, shakedown run today.

Nothing fell off or got too hot, :confused: .. :D

It even stopped when required, :pray: .... :confused: .... :)

.... and the handbrake actually holds the vehicle - on more than 1:1 gradients .. :smiley-laughing021:

Big blue "plastic", spring and shackle bushes, seem to work quite well ... Suspension action is smooth and quiet ... Will wait to see what happens over the long term .. ;)

Tacho is reading a bit higher - being 4.10 ratio and 30" tyres,
OD holds longer on hills, and upshifts/downshifts are even smoother when they happen,

Eye in the Sky, tells me that the dash speedo display now reads 6mph more than actual.

And even tho it was only 60*f-70*f weather ... Watching the scangauge display of the coolant temp ... Im thinking the fanclutch is benefiting from the extra coupla hundred revs ... as one would expect .. ;)


All up, I would say that my thoughts that ... the 3.55 ratio with the AW4 - was jeep/chrysler, chasing best mpg figures on a test track - rather than best, driving characteristics ... are probably justified.

Time will tell .. ;);)


Ohhhh ... and it drove funny ... being only a 2wd, for the next few days .. :D

[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, 4.10 is a good ratio. Especially for 30s and 31s. Now if you want to go faster, you can just drive with the front instead. :D

[nikonfan]

Ordered new tires and wheels for my jeep. Now to figure out why the left front sits 1" lower than the rest.2351

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[bluedragon436]

Talked to my father about purchasing his Toyota MR-S to give my XJ a break from DD!! Now to work out the funding for that!! If I can get the XJ a break, that'll make getting the needed items that I've been putting off for some down time done!!

[Brasscatz]

Bought new roof rack crossbars, new clock spring, new rear view mirror, front drive shaft, and snagged an intake from a 2001 all for a whopping price of....... $40

[Carves]

Yeah, 4.10 is a good ratio. Especially for 30s and 31s. Now if you want to go faster, you can just drive with the front instead. :D


Rear drive shaft in for DD runs ...

Rear out, and Front in - for highway runs huh ??? .... :D:D:D

Ive got a better idea .. :p ... Howzabout - LSD rear wheel drive and a proper winch, PTO that is ... run off the front shaft .. :D

Yeah the 4.10 seems like a good ratio - so far ... I think I would have preferred 3.73 as an all rounder ratio ... but beggars cant be choosers, when grabbing whats easily available .. ;)

Big test will be mpg, after Ive run a few tanks through it and compared distances ... but I dont think I'll see a lot of difference - going by yesterdays little run.

[XJ Wheeler]

Went to the yard to meet up with BigJim, Patrick, and Lil Jim but as usual i arrived when everybody was leaving. lol. Jim (Lil) stuck around, thankfully. They didn't have the axle, nor the brake parts i need so we sifted through the jeeps they had and got some good stuff. My brother got a zj v8 tierod, and some window molding while we were there, and we picked up a factory tank skid off a 98 zj for our '93. They didn't know what it was so they called it a bracket and we got it for $5.50! :shocker:

I scored a older XJ rear sound bar, newer XJ 10 blade electric fan, newer XJ power mirrors, some window washer fluid level sending units (these are hard to find so i got all they had), door weatherstripping, and a few other small pieces. Not bad for about $50. I love 1/2 off weekends. :D

Big thanks, Jim. I enjoyed hanging out and having some more help was nice too. ;)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-25201304.jpg

[oderdene]

was a kind of rattling noise, checked front driveshaft u-joints, suspecting t-case front output bearing :(

[Mudderoy]

Ordered new tires and wheels for my jeep. Now to figure out why the left front sits 1" lower than the rest.2351

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That's driver's side, right? Could it be the weight of the driver over the years causing the suspension to sag on that side?

[illuminator]

Went to the jy with Jake (xjwheeler) and Jim (brasscatz), got a v8 zj tie rod, some window molding and a zj fuel tank skid.

[Carves]

Sounds like that wrecking yard, had a good cleanup ..


:D
.

[XJ Wheeler]

More like cleaned out. :D BigJim and Patrick had a big cart full when i got there.

[cj4a nz]

well started her up and used as a movable scaffold for trimming the front hedge got a couple more pin stripes, now for the other hedge groan only 100 mtrs long top and both sides arggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
remind me why I live out of town
oh and a 40kph blast down the road no seat belt and no drivers door, big grin

[Brasscatz]

Went to the yard to meet up with BigJim, Patrick, and Lil Jim but as usual i arrived when everybody was leaving. lol. Jim (Lil) stuck around, thankfully. They didn't have the axle, nor the brake parts i need so we sifted through the jeeps they had and got some good stuff. My brother got a zj v8 tierod, and some window molding while we were there, and we picked up a factory tank skid off a 98 zj for our '93. They didn't know what it was so they called it a bracket and we got it for $5.50! :shocker:

I scored a older XJ rear sound bar, newer XJ 10 blade electric fan, newer XJ power mirrors, some window washer fluid level sending units (these are hard to find so i got all they had), door weatherstripping, and a few other small pieces. Not bad for about $50. I love 1/2 off weekends. :D

Big thanks, Jim. I enjoyed hanging out and having some more help was nice too. ;)



Anytime buddy! Glad to help and hang out with you guys! Sorry I got so exhausted by the end of the day, I felt like crap and was afraid I wasn't much fun...

[nikonfan]

That's driver's side, right? Could it be the weight of the driver over the years causing the suspension to sag on that side?

Well, I had the front wheels glowing a slight orange last night. So picked up calipers, pads and hoses for the front. While doing that I noticed the rubber above the spring on that side is almost a third the size of the other side.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Anytime buddy! Glad to help and hang out with you guys! Sorry I got so exhausted by the end of the day, I felt like crap and was afraid I wasn't much fun...

You had the right to feel cruddy, i figured it up and you were there almost 9 hours... in this new heat we have. Heck, i was REALLY ready to go at 6 hours.

[Hum Wee JR]

Took the tj out on its maiden voyage on 29 switch backs rd.

[bluedragon436]

Took the tj out on its maiden voyage on 29 switch backs rd.

Well this post wasn't including damage.. so must have been a pretty successful maiden run!!

[Hum Wee JR]

Well this post wasn't including damage.. so must have been a pretty successful maiden run!!
No damage today. Drove through rocks, mud and sand. It did well and we had fun. Pictures are down loading to the computer right now.

[bluedragon436]

very nice... never hurts to have pics to enjoy of the fun times

[nickxj94]

Detailed my wife's XJ Friday, 2364

Went to madness in may and wheeled it somehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/8yguqe4a.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Picked up a new transmission mount.

[nickxj94]

2367don't know why the clean pic didn't load but here it is lol

[nickxj94]

Picked up a new transmission mount.

I need one too and rear ujoints

[XJ Wheeler]

I need one too and rear ujoints

First time doing one, this is how i found out. :bang:

http://youtu.be/3c0HqiB-p28

[Carves]

Took it shopping .. :o



















For some front suspension bits .. :D

[4.3LXJ]

Letting the rain wash yesterdays dust off :D

[Brasscatz]

Today I installed my two new roof rack bars to make 4 on top of the Jeep. I figure that 3 will be used for Bear's homebrew roof rack that I'll build at some point, and the 4th I was thinking of turning into a light bar. I think Josh has one like that too and I've always liked them like that.

I also installed my passenger side A-pillar trim FINALLY since installing the A-pillar lights and brackets lol.

Installed the new rear view mirror from the jy and unloaded the front drive shaft and 2001 intake manifold.

Now this I need feedback from you guys on... I installed the clock spring I got from the jy, and my cruise control STILL doesn't work. Did I get a bad clock spring from the jy, or is it another problem? I did replace the cruise switch a while back too. The issue is that it just won't turn on.

OH, also did the stapler mod... :D

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1530_zpse3490c20.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1530_zpse3490c20.jpg.html)

and for those who like pictures, here's the clock spring pics

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1529_zpsbca48012.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1529_zpsbca48012.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1528_zpse4cc8e0b.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1528_zpse4cc8e0b.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1527_zps7eaacbe3.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/IMAG1527_zps7eaacbe3.jpg.html)

[OrangeXJ]

loaded it on the trailer to take it to the shop to get the trans fixed :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Put the little handles on the rear seat fold down levers that were missing when i got it. Ones real loose though.

Tried the two "new to me" window washer fluid level sending units, and no luck. Light is still on, although dimmer with the other two units. Tried cleaning the contacts, no change. :confused:

And got the incredibly crusty transmission crossmember off, and the trans mount. And when compared to the new, i wonder how i didn't know sooner. :rolleyes:

2381

[Carves]

OH, also did the stapler mod... :D

Thats some real trendy arty interior deco you have going .. :p

:D




Might get you to do my peeling speaker bar .. :o

:D


... and I have a selection of rocks to put on your go pedal - if you cant get that cruise control working .... and some reins - in case ya cant get that steering wheel back on.

[prerunner1982]

Connected the inner door handle to the actuator rod. When I got to my wife's accident the other day I pulled on the handle so hard it popped the rod out.

Also build this... it's not done yet. Eventually it will have two lift up lockable doors, be covered in marine carpet and have a couple hidden d-rings to tie stuff down.

[nateyz2000]

Not today, but over the weekend, I wheeled it ALL DAY! Probably one of the best trips yet:-)2384

[4.3LXJ]

Where at?

[denverd1]

Connected the inner door handle to the actuator rod. When I got to my wife's accident the other day I pulled on the handle so hard it popped the rod out.

Also build this... it's not done yet. Eventually it will have two lift up lockable doors, be covered in marine carpet and have a couple hidden d-rings to tie stuff down.

I like the cupholders in the cargo area. That way you can :beer: while you're standing around outside. smart

[prerunner1982]

I like the cupholders in the cargo area. That way you can :beer: while you're standing around outside. smart

Sounds like a good explanation for the holes...I will stick with that. :D

They were actually already there. I have no idea what this panel is from. If I didn't have my spare tire where it is, the panel would have gone all the way across. Found it on the side of the road...

[gary63]

Connected the inner door handle to the actuator rod. When I got to my wife's accident the other day I pulled on the handle so hard it popped the rod out.

Also build this... it's not done yet. Eventually it will have two lift up lockable doors, be covered in marine carpet and have a couple hidden d-rings to tie stuff down.

nice work I'm working and one but mine will have 2 draws that pull out that way I can put thing on top. but I like the cup holder idei.are you making all out of metal?

[prerunner1982]

nice work I'm working and one but mine will have 2 draws that pull out that way I can put thing on top. but I like the cup holder idei.are you making all out of metal?

I like the drawer idea but this way was easier and cheaper. And the way I see it, I am not competing in any race so if I have to move a few things around or take a couple things out to get to my tool box or jack or whatever no big deal.

The subframe is wood and the top is really thick plastic.

[cheriokie]

Today (and yesterday) I swapped my new used mudders on. by hand no less. Talk about a pain in the $@##%.

[Carves]

Nothing yet ...

... but I took a coffee up to the shed earlier on ... and contemplated quite a bit .. :D

Glad I chopped up steel for bump and shocky extensions yesterday ... coz I aint in the mood for it today .. :indifferent0028:

[Carves]

Sounds like a good explanation for the holes...I will stick with that. :D

:D



............... Found it on the side of the road...


Maybeeee ... Its out of a nuclear waste carrying vehicle. The holes were where the canisters of uranium sat.

Should hold your coffee cups ... and keep 'em warm .. :smiley-laughing021:

[Carves]

musta hit the wrong button ... :confused:

[gary63]

I like the draw idea but this way was easier and cheaper. And the way I see it, I am not competing in any race so if I have to move a few things around or take a couple things out to get to my tool box or jack or whatever no big deal.

The subframe is wood and the top is really thick plastic.

I like the plastic for the top if you keep a eye open for a fire proof file that is bad like droped you can take the runners and use them most will hold 100lb and roll smoothly.If I ever figer out how to post pix from my camra to the computer and not lose them I will post some up.keep up the good work.

[Brasscatz]

Thats some real trendy arty interior deco you have going .. :p

:D




Might get you to do my peeling speaker bar .. :o

:D


... and I have a selection of rocks to put on your go pedal - if you cant get that cruise control working .... and some reins - in case ya cant get that steering wheel back on.

Yep, bad thing about the stapler mod is that they didn't hold lol, oh well! And I don't know about your Aussie rocks.... they'll probably put me on the wrong side of the highway and keep me at 60 KM/H instead of MPH...

[XJ Wheeler]

Got ALL the crud off the outside and some out from inside of the transmission crossmember. It had to be over a pound of dirt, sand, oil, and grease. Good thing, it weighs noticeably less now. Also got the thing painted.

I've chosen to wait on installing the new mount and re-installing the crossmember till i get some degreaser and clean up the underside some, it'll be easier with those still off. I really need to fix these leaks, so they don't prematurely wear the new mount. :rolleyes:

[Carves]

Did lots ....

Had a big bowl of motivation for lunch and got the front end out.

Mr Chrysler tried to slow me down with a coupla, dodgy/factory stuffed up, control arm bolts .. :mad:

... but it was nothing a cheater bar ... and a bit of old school, hammering and cold chiselling couldnt fix .. :D

[msmoorenburg]

re-glued the rear view mirror backup #3 tried to swing from it last week

[Carves]

So far ...

Front diff back in, control arms on, panhard rod on, coils and spacers in.

Bit of a stuff around single handed but all went smoothly.

The IronMan 4x4Fab control arms look even better under the vehicle .. :thumbsup:

[cheriokie]

New radiator and pulled the cover on the rear end for oil change and inspection

[Carves]

Watched the glue drying on the front bumpstop extensions .. :rolleyes: .. :D

Mixed and matched the best of my steering linkage, component collection ... then scrubbed 'em clean and fitted.

Did some awful welding in a hurry ... :o
Geez Im good with a 4" grinder and flat black paint, tho .. :D

Soon as paints dry, enough, on the shocky extensions and bumpstop spacers ... I'll chuck them on, then tyres on and adjust toe-in, drop it on the deck, and torque up stuff .... Ready for little drivies in the morning.

[jeepin_idaho]

I added rocker guards that double as air tanks.

http://www.the4x4podcast.com/project-rocker-protection-on-board-air



Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[nikonfan]

Just dropped it off to have the new tires and wheels and caps mounted. After I had welding nuts on the stripped lugs, I replaced the calipers and pads on sunday . Tried to uplad a pic but mobile app is not working this morning.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Okay, i forgot till it was too late. So what! :p

Yesterday i used some degreaser to clean up the gunk on the transmission/t-case above where the crossmember goes since it was easier with it out. I'll do more of it but later when i can move it somewhere better suited for the cleanup. Also bolted up the new trans mount.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-30192223-1.jpg

Pic of the painted crossmember.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-05-301646340-1.jpg

[nikonfan]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/01/nuve5e6a.jpgJust picked it up and found my mechanic upsized my new tires to 30x9.50 (for yhe same price) on Jegs d Window 15x8, 3.75.bs wheels. Its a great day ! Now for bushings and a small lift. :-)

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[TeXJ]

This reminds me I need to start it...

[bigjim350]

Removed my old D30, then installed my "new to me" D30. Then removed my old rear axle, will get the new one put back in tomorrow.

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[cpttuna]

went to the junkyard today. I wanted an A/C heater blower motor for my son's 92. One for a 99 will fit(did my homework). Got one for $10.00. Autozone $90,NAPA $144 and OEM $116. Good day's work..

[Hercules]

Today I will attempt to replace spark plugs and front rotors and pads. I have only ever done these things once before on a ford ranger. Wish me luck.

[4.3LXJ]

This is not a hard job. Just be careful with the spark plug wires so you don't break the filaments inside.

[prerunner1982]

Used it to pull my mother in law's car out of her yard. Wish I could have used it to pull my wife's van out of the yard, but the damn thing doesn't have any tow points. Instead of spending 2 hours digging it out it would have taken me a few minutes to hook up and drag it out.

The van and the MIL's car were parked under dense trees due to the potential for large hail during severe storms last night. We ended up getting torrential rains and the yard just couldn't hold the weight. However, my XJ drove all over the yard with no issues.
Wish I could have talked the wife into getting an XJ and she wouldn't have these issues, this isn't the first time I have pulled her vehicles out of the yard/driveway.

[cherok]

Washed te car and attended the American car meeting in The Hague.
It was chilly (cold), did not stay there for long.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-8MVAPHEJ.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-LGKOXDMD.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-YHFWFYUA.jpg
With Misses Cherok and our daughter Lara

[bigjim350]

Well I got the new rear axle swapped in. And just a little fyi, the 97+ 29 spline 8.25 is a direct swap...almost. The e-brake cables are different than the ones on my 92. The only way to make it work is to swap the cables from the old axle. Also, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but after this damn axle swap, I'm never wheeling in mud again. Sure its fun but it sure ain't worth it!!!

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[Carves]

Well I got the new rear axle swapped in. And just a little fyi, the 97+ 29 spline 8.25 is a direct swap...almost. The e-brake cables are different than the ones on my 92. The only way to make it work is to swap the cables from the old axle.


Someone had a similiar issue with handbrake cables recently .. :rolleye0012: .. :D



Also, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but after this damn axle swap, I'm never wheeling in mud again. Sure its fun but it sure ain't worth it!!!


aahhhhh ... enlightenment, through experience .. ;);)


cowshit is no better :D .... I just spent an hour with the hose, cleaning stuff so I can get under tomorrow and do a tighten up on all the new bits ... without smelling like a feedlot .. :D

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm never wheeling in mud again.

:shocker::shocker::shocker::shocker::shocker:

[Brasscatz]

Today I will attempt to replace spark plugs and front rotors and pads. I have only ever done these things once before on a ford ranger. Wish me luck.

If it's the 4 cyl. ranger with dual ignition, the xj is MUCH easier to change plugs on!

[Brasscatz]

Yesterday the Jeep got a gently used RC trac bar courtesy of msmoorenburg. Matt also diagnosed my noises in the back as rear wheel bearings... dang it

[XJ Wheeler]

Nothing, but yesterday i finished up the trans mount replacement. Well, except for a stripped bolt the knuckleheads that put on the lift put in. :rolleyes: Pics to come.

[Carves]

Checked nothing had worked loose / fallen off over the weekend ...

Looked at the front diff assy sitting slightly off centre ... and decided its annoying the heck out out of me.

... So I took spare panhard rod round to ol mate's shed ... for surgery.

[4.3LXJ]

Checked nothing had worked loose / fallen off over the weekend ...

Looked at the front diff assy sitting slightly off centre ... and decided its annoying the heck out out of me.

... So I took spare panhard rod round to ol mate's shed ... for surgery.

Make sure you put it under first. Wouldn't want it to scream :rolleyes:

[prerunner1982]

This weekend I built a roof "rack" for my mountain bike. I only have the front bar done for now and it needs paint (black). I will build a rear cross bar to secure the rear tire. I realize it's pretty ghetto fab but it was made with things I already had laying around so it was a free mod. It's very secure and shouldn't look so bad after paint.

[4xfishfinder]

Replaced the passenger side manual window crank mechanism. Now my passengers can quit bitching that they can't roll the window all the way down.

[prerunner1982]

Used it to pull my mother in law's car out of her yard. Wish I could have used it to pull my wife's van out of the yard, but the damn thing doesn't have any tow points. Instead of spending 2 hours digging it out it would have taken me a few minutes to hook up and drag it out.

The van and the MIL's car were parked under dense trees due to the potential for large hail during severe storms last night. We ended up getting torrential rains and the yard just couldn't hold the weight. However, my XJ drove all over the yard with no issues.
Wish I could have talked the wife into getting an XJ and she wouldn't have these issues, this isn't the first time I have pulled her vehicles out of the yard/driveway.

Here it is...

[XJ Wheeler]

Here it is...

Like a beach'd whale.

[Brasscatz]

Ordered some Timken rear wheel bearings for $46

[cheriokie]

The most hacked up hack job fender trim job possible and attempted and failed to pull the rear axle shafts.

L

[Brasscatz]

The most hacked up hack job fender trim job possible and attempted and failed to pull the rear axle shafts.

L

Ouch, now that's a rough day. I'm sure we'd all love to see pictures of that

[cheriokie]

I'll have to take some sometime soon for some reason I've been avoiding it. She's not pretty but she's cheap and she's ours.

[XJ Wheeler]

Might need to start a thread just for me... "What did you do to your Jeep YESTERDAY!"

As promised (several days ago) a pic of the trans mount and crossmember back on.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/CIMG4032.jpg

Yesterday i finished clearing the rear flares. It took me this long to get some time when the humidity was low enough.

I also swapped out the weatherstripping on the right rear door opening. The one of there was torn up in one spot and i picked up a good one from the jy. Although the one i got was from a '97+, assuming they were the same. They're not. But the newer style looks to seal better, even putting a slight bit of pressure against the door. Shame is i had to remove or loosen 7 interior panels and some brackets just to swap them out.

Heres a pic of the new vs. old. New is on the left.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-041756170.jpg

And to round out the day i jerked the shift handle off and replaced it with one from a '97+. Not sure if i like it, gonna give it a trial period and make sure it works right. Seems like a perfect fit though.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-04200011.jpg

[Carves]

As promised (several days ago) a pic of the trans mount and crossmember back on.................................... And to round out the day i jerked the shift handle off and replaced it with one from a '97+.


Good job you have grey control arms ... otherwise I might think you're raiding my hard drive for piccys ... :D:D

.... and the shift handle button, is on the wrong side .. :poke: .. ;);) .. :D




And I bought mine some overpriced distilled water ... with just a touch of eth-gly in it.

[bluedragon436]

I finally got it a friend to keep it company in the driveway... and take away some of the DD from the XJ!! Picked up a 2001 MR2 Spyder from my father this past week while I was @ home on much needed leave!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Good job you have grey control arms ... otherwise I might think you're raiding my hard drive for piccys ... :D:D

.... and the shift handle button, is on the wrong side .. :poke: .. ;);) .. :D


It goes well with my wrong sided steering and dash arrangement though. :D

Oh, and will never raid your hard drive again. :shocker: :shocker: :shocker:

:D

[Brasscatz]

I finally got it a friend to keep it company in the driveway... and take away some of the DD from the XJ!! Picked up a 2001 MR2 Spyder from my father this past week while I was @ home on much needed leave!!

:brokenpic: :brokenpic: :brokenpic:



Oh, and will never raid your hard drive again. :shocker: :shocker: :shocker:

:D

sounds like you found Carves' stash of Wayne's snow pics :smiley-whacky119:

[Carves]

Spent the day dragging trailer loads of junk around with it.

The butt dyno tells me the change to 4.10 ratio diffs, was not such a bad idea ...

Found the rest of my jeep bits - in amongst everything else at the other shed ...


... so I probably should do something with these eventually, I guess .. ??


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/Gearbox%20and%20Transfercase/Spares01b_zps9acaa844.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Spent the day dragging trailer loads of junk around with it.

The butt dyno tells me the change to 4.10 ratio diffs, was not such a bad idea ...

Found the rest of my jeep bits - in amongst everything else at the other shed ...


... so I probably should do something with these eventually, I guess .. ??


Dude... you're building a whole new Jeep! Ya might as well just paint it green too! That'll at least explain why you're replacing so many parts :P :rolleyes:

[Carves]

Dude... you're building a whole new Jeep! Ya might as well just paint it green too! That'll at least explain why you're replacing so many parts :P :rolleyes:


:D:D

I'm calling it ... catchup maintenance .. ;);)

That AW4 and the 242 arent new ... have about 50thou on em ... Look purdy tho.


Paint it green .. :shocker:

pffttttttttttttt .. :D

[gary63]

Green means GO witch is what Green jeep cherokee do well now Red mean Stop! you most work the color Green.lol :-)

[4.3LXJ]

Red means everyone else stops, and gets out of the way so red can have lots of room to go :D

[Brasscatz]

I thought red was embarrassed to be associated with the ones that broke down.... :poke:

[jeepin_idaho]

With all the red vs green talk, where's black fit in?!

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Brasscatz]

With all the red vs green talk, where's black fit in?!

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

well, I hear you never go back lol. Nah, I like all colors :D I just like giving people a hard time! I'd actually like a sweet yellow one :rolleyes:

[silver_xj]

My starter went out today.. Looks like my 3" lift budget just took a 150 dollar hit.

[jeepin_idaho]

Mine got a new u joint today. Think I needed it?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/a9a7y7am.jpg

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Carves]

With all the red vs green talk, where's black fit in?![/url]


Theres other colours besides Red and green ??? .. :shocker:



:poke: .. :D

[silver_xj]

Mine got a new u joint today. Think I needed it?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/a9a7y7am.jpg

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

:eek:

[jeepin_idaho]

It could have been worse.... but not much worse. :what:


Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Dredwolf]

Managed to rework the older fuel tank skid into something that will fit the 99 and tweak the wire feed on my MIG welder...wire is feeding much smoother now, the 2lb spools were rubbing the housing when on the feed reel.

[nickxj94]

Went to a buddy's pulled the radiator out of his parts 98 xj and put it in my 2000 xj since I blew the side of the plastic tank yesterday! rolleyes

[4.3LXJ]

Mine got a new u joint today. Think I needed it?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/a9a7y7am.jpg

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

Probably had three miles left in it. Should have left it alone till you lost the shaft. :D

[nickxj94]

Probably had three miles left in it. Should have left it alone till you lost the shaft. :D

Mine probably looks like that I was going to change them this weekend till my wife's radiator went out and I had to pump out $60.00 bucks for it.

[jonlee79]

there is nothing bad to say about black its almost as good as TAN.the only thing better the tan is a tan two door with manual shifter.:keegirl: :smiley-whacky084:

[Brasscatz]

My starter went out today.. Looks like my 3" lift budget just took a 150 dollar hit.

Ouch! what kind of starter are you buying? I think the last one I bought was around 70 bucks or so

[Brasscatz]

Bearings came in on friday, but it'll be a few weeks before I can get them installed, other than that... nada lol

[ArmyGuy45]

Theres other colours besides Red and green ??? .. :shocker:



:poke: .. :D

*colors....:p:patriot:

[Carves]

*colors....:p:patriot:


:P

Problem is .... I think you blokes threw some boxes of dictionaries out - with the tea ..... in Boston Harbour a few years back .. ;) .. :D:D

[4.3LXJ]

Na, unlike the Brits, we decided to pronounce all the letters. More understandable that way :D

[Mudderoy]

My starter went out today.. Looks like my 3" lift budget just took a 150 dollar hit.

$150?!?!? I thought I paid about $65 for mine.

[Mudderoy]

Installed the factor mopar radiator. We'll see if it makes a difference this coming week.

[Brasscatz]

Na, unlike the Brits, we decided to pronounce all the letters. More understandable that way :D

Well.... except for "herbs", they say the "h" lol. But the Brits do add things like "disorienTATED" instead of "disoriented" and stuff like that :D

[msmoorenburg]

started my external tranny cooler install and installed a gc fan clutch

[NW99XJ]

With all the red vs green talk, where's black fit in?!

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

Well black is the best of course!.....
And there is no other color that has as famous or widely used saying as black.....
EVERYONE KNOWS ...."that once you go black....you never go back"......
:D

[jeepin_idaho]

That's what I'm saying!

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[ArmyGuy45]

Had to assist the last 8 inches or so of the hatch, but now its stiffer than an old man on Viagra!!!
http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q520/ArmyGuy1911/Struts_zps69bef4b6.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Refurbished an old grease gun and greased the suspension and steering. Also, replaced a couple bolts on the trans crossmember.

[Mudderoy]

Drove it in the 90 degree heat with windows up A/C on and never saw the OBDII coolant temp reading go above 215, and that was just a spike. :D

[4.3LXJ]

Congrats. About time.

[denverd1]

$150?!?!? I thought I paid about $65 for mine.

yep. 40'ish for a junkyard model that worked like new

[Brasscatz]

Also the starter might just need to be cleaned up. Here's an article showing how: http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1574

[cheriokie]

Finally finished hacking on the fenders definatly a more aggressive look. Pulled the rear axle shafts and carrier to find a blown inner seal an unlubed axle bearing and evidence of the tube full of water.

[nikonfan]

Removed the lower molding and sprayed rockers and front bumper black.
before & after
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/12/e7u9azam.jpg
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[Mountain Goat]

Removed the lower molding and sprayed rockers and front bumper black.


Wow.....that really makes the wheels look different also:D

Lookin' Good!

[nikonfan]

Removed the lower molding and sprayed rockers and front bumper black.
before & after


Wow.....that really makes the wheels look different also:D

Lookin' Good!

Thanks. The wheels were a low buck amazon purchase.

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[Mudderoy]

Received 3" Rough Country lift for the 99, with full replacement leaves.

[prcjeep]

Thanks. The wheels were a low buck amazon purchase.

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I hope you use the link to amazon thats on the XJtalk home page... Every purchase made by going through that link gets xjtalk a little, itty bitty cut.

[prcjeep]

i cleaned up the intierior of the 90 yesterday... Used "the Right Stuff" for the door panels and leather trim around the seats as well as console and pretty much anything plastic... then ran my 110' extension cord from my apartment to the carport and vacuumed it out. I need to get some pics of it and start a "slow/mild" build thread

[nikonfan]

I hope you use the link to amazon thats on the XJtalk home page... Every purchase made by going through that link gets xjtalk a little, itty bitty cut.

That's good to know. I bought them previously. But I can use that on my next ones. I buy alot on there, no one affordable here in N. Dakota.

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[Carves]

Made it road legal for another 12 months ...



By paying all the appropiate taxes ... and having its yearly inspection done.

[XjJeepacorn]

Workin' on this still...

2542

Progress is on my forum :)

[Brasscatz]

Workin' on this still...

2542

Progress is on my forum :)

Well, you should put progress in THIS forum :poke: :D

[XjJeepacorn]

Well I can, just for you if you like ;) I just thought I'd pull a quick one lol I can't fined super glue any where I'm going to go through like 4 tubes on that one section from the manifold to the compartment then seal it up with silicone :) but I've designed it so the end with that bend there twists off and it had a gasket so it'll be easy to clean the air filter ... The filter is ordered and on its way :)

[XjJeepacorn]

I think smilie faces have become my new period lol

[XjJeepacorn]

Something missing :) :D :P

[XjJeepacorn]

The thing that sucks is I know I have actual abs sealer some where and I've been looking for it for the past hour or so but the last time I used it was at my old place when I gutted and renoed my bathroom... Carpentry was my first love before jeeps lol ex was pissed but happy in the end ... It was the whole I get a new bathroom but have to shower at the neighbours for 2 weeks lol

[nickxj94]

Picked up a used tranny cooler from a 94 Chevy truck my buddy stripped and installed it on my xj tonight hope it helps run cooler, mine has been overheating already and its just June :confused:

[msmoorenburg]

completed the aux tranny cooler install

[OrangeXJ]

changed the oil and filter and learned a lesson it was 38 bucks for the oil and filter and rooling around on the floor. I can get it changed at one of those lube places for 25-27

[TeXJ]

got a new battery

[nateyz2000]

Drove it a few miles, my belt started squeeking horribly.... AGAIN!

[XJ Wheeler]

Couldn't get it posted last night but i finally got the rear flares bolted up.

Since my original brackets were beyond scrap i chose to get some oversized washers to help spread the load on the already weak mounting flanges on the flares. I cut one side down so they didn't stick down below the lip, and painted of course.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-121717340.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12190342.jpg

Since i had to drill a hole through the rear quarter panel for the farthest rearward bolt i slapped some silicone under the washer to help seal it up a little more.

Glad they lined up.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/p20130614-181254-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194438.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194451-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194551-1.jpg

Look at that clearance! :shocker: Me likey :D Makes me wish for 33s, oh yeah, no way they would fit in the front...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194537-1.jpg

And once i get it out (in the daylight) you can count on a pic to see how it looks with the front. I think i just rolled my eyes at myself. :rolleyes:

[nateyz2000]

Couldn't get it posted last night but i finally got the rear flares bolted up.

Since my original brackets were beyond scrap i chose to get some oversized washers to help spread the load on the already weak mounting flanges on the flares. I cut one side down so they didn't stick down below the lip, and painted of course.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-121717340.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12190342.jpg

Since i had to drill a hole through the rear quarter panel for the farthest rearward bolt i slapped some silicone under the washer to help seal it up a little more.

Glad they lined up.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/p20130614-181254-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194438.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194451-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194551-1.jpg

Look at that clearance! :shocker: Me likey :D Makes me wish for 33s, oh yeah, no way they would fit in the front...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-12194537-1.jpg

And once i get it out (in the daylight) you can count on a pic to see how it looks with the front. I think i just rolled my eyes at myself. :rolleyes:

Looks good! I remember when my fenders looked like that!

[oderdene]

BFG KM2 33x10.5R15 tires mounted on Summit Racing 15x8 3.75 BS black steel D-window wheel and balanced.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3nOLvYbripU/Ub23bKDP4TI/AAAAAAAACls/mEFsLrY4wG4/s400/IMG_5212a.jpg


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TpcoBq0XpiQ/Ub23arrtL_I/AAAAAAAAClo/dBfCqnRN5CM/s400/IMG_5213a.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OFE_T5GszHc/Ub23a1Ise_I/AAAAAAAAClw/bT0QeM3rG5Y/s1600/IMG_5210a.jpg

yeah, white letters inside

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NDVOdO-6tjA/Ub25MpPqp6I/AAAAAAAACmQ/rdtMup_ytZs/s400/Photo-0356a.jpg

this pair requires lots of weight to balance, others are not.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ws1n2Kqe9Rw/Ub23cVRApOI/AAAAAAAACmA/64bGfaLnKxw/s400/IMG_5221a.jpg

happy happy :)

will trim fenders, bumpstop extension and add flat flare when time allows

[Mudderoy]

Drove it a few miles, my belt started squeeking horribly.... AGAIN!

If it's tight enough, I wonder if the belt is glazed, or maybe some liquid is getting on it...

[jeepin_idaho]

Nothing on the Jeep but I did replace all 12 quarts of transmission fluid and the filter in my wife's Suburban. Made an epic mess on the garage floor in the process. :banghead:

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Mudderoy]

Nothing on the Jeep but I did replace all 12 quarts of transmission fluid and the filter in my wife's Suburban. Made an epic mess on the garage floor in the process. :banghead:

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

12 quarts?!?!? Do you hear a sloshing noise when you drive it? :smiley-laughing021:

[jeepin_idaho]

The 4L60E transmission takes 12 quarts to full it and the torque convertor. Only 5 if you just change what's in the oil pan. And at $10 a quart... OUCH! :eek:

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[gary63]

Drove it a few miles, my belt started squeeking horribly.... AGAIN!

when was the ideler/tenchen wheel replaced? mine sqeek 2 week after I replaced the belt and found out it was the wheel. A friend at a grage said it is comein on 2000 and 2001 something with the way it is laid out.

[nickxj94]

Got stuck :confused:

2601

2602

2603

finally got to use my winch for self recovery lol

[nateyz2000]

when was the ideler/tenchen wheel replaced? mine sqeek 2 week after I replaced the belt and found out it was the wheel. A friend at a grage said it is comein on 2000 and 2001 something with the way it is laid out.

I replaced the water pump, fan clutch and the idler pulley last time I did water pump...

[XJ Wheeler]

Over the weekend i installed a set of led strips on the inside of the rear flares to match the front. I know it looks like i ran over Glow-in-the-dark Smurf but i'll just call em rock lights... to add to my real rock lights. Pffft, ain't a rock in a hundred miles. :rolleyes:

Anyways, led count is up to 429... and counting...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-16170754.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-15221350.jpg

Shot of the front

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-06-15231812.jpg

[Brasscatz]

Lookin good! Hmmm.... I think some bigger tires would fit nicely under there since the trim. What would you have to do to clearance the front?

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good! Hmmm.... I think some bigger tires would fit nicely under there since the trim. What would you have to do to clearance the front?

Thanks, bro. The main obstacle would be the front of the fender, so that would get cut off like the '97+ xjs are. From there new bumpstops to keep the top of the tire out of the metal. And i already have the new bumpstops waiting to go in. But yeah, i would love to put 33s on it. The 31s are looking a bit small. Buuut, money and these still have tons of tread.

[oderdene]

after 5 years of owning this XJ, today I know she has a factory security system. Opened passenger side door with key and tried to unlock all doors, she honks and headlight flashes, security light lit on instrument panel. Immediately opened hood and disconnected battery, after a while battery connected and everything is same. Googled about this and found instruction to disarm security system "Insert key to back door lock and turn back and forth twice". it works and she starts normally like nothing happened. I just asked her, after a five years of friendship and love, what else did you hide me? She remains silent :D

[denverd1]

Painted and installed recovery points on the rear bumper.

Then, discovered my transfer case is leaking!! F'n awesome. Thanks 4x4 shop for screwing me to the wall the put my SYE in, then jacking up the RTV on the case :out: :thumbsup:

[prcjeep]

I scouted out my replacement rear driveshaft today...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130618_114704_zpsf8639c3d.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130618_114704_zpsf8639c3d.jpg.html)

Gonna cost me $38+core

(its a front ds from a 95 V8 WJ, collapsed length is 32.87 inches)

[Dredwolf]

Finally got in some wrench time on the XJ...sandblasted the Class III hitch, cut and welded the pre-98 OEM fuel tank skid to work with my '99, and did several fit tests.

Tweaked further, got longer bolts, and finally got the new shackles installed and heading towards having the rear lift completed!

[Carves]

Removed the diff covers so they can drain overnight.

[msmoorenburg]

made the brackets/spacers to install the tow bar onto the detours backbone

[TimmyTXJ]

Removed the diff covers so they can drain overnight.

If you haven't checked them out already... Lube Lockers are freaking amazing!

[Carves]

If you haven't checked them out already... Lube Lockers are freaking amazing!

Yeah I like the look of them ... I can buy a lot of RTV, down here, for the same price tho .. ;);) .. :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday i added some nylon spacers to the front flares cuz they've been bowing in on the top.

[cheriokie]

Finally put my rear end back together after changing the Inner seals. And found a wonderful short in the kicker panel under the dashboard if I hit it right with my leg the whole vehicle dies.

[Brasscatz]

I didn't do anything to mine today... I'm on a different continent than it lol

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[prcjeep]

I didn't do anything to mine today... I'm on a different continent than it lol

Sent from my brain using this new Galaxy tablet thingy

hmmmm want me to go check on it?? http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130509_121916_zps0a4feffa.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130509_121916_zps0a4feffa.jpg.html)

I'll give you something to say you did to your Jeep today...;):D

[prcjeep]

I scouted out my replacement rear driveshaft today...

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130618_114704_zpsf8639c3d.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130618_114704_zpsf8639c3d.jpg.html)

Gonna cost me $38+core

(its a front ds from a 95 V8 WJ, collapsed length is 32.87 inches)

Well, i went by the JY after my doctors appt this morning to get this and well... 99.9% of my tools are in my 96 XJ thats sitting on the lift 60 miles away... so i bought about 5 different justincase tools in addition to the 5/16. Well two bolts on the tcase side dont want to budge and are trying to strip for me...

[Jeeplover88]

I'm a bit late but I replaced the fuel pump and filter on Saturday. It was my first time but got it done in about 2 hrs.
I'm pretty proud of myself 😁2622


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