What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Mudderoy]

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.

Use that for attempted car jackings! :D

[Mudderoy]

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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Yep, it's a great sense of accomplishment, especially when it works afterwards! :D

[jeepin_idaho]

I pulled the drivers door panel apart to diagnose why my power window wouldn't go up. The stupid regulator thing is broken... Again. I somehow got it back together so that it works for the time being. Not ideal but that's better than the $80 for a new one.

I also put in a bit of work to get my storage box and drawers installed. Mostly it was just measuring and visualizing. Maybe I'll more progress in tomorrow.

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[nickxj94]

Put a tstat in it, :eek:

[Carves]

Worked on it for hours and hours ...





wellllll .... not really .. :rolleyes: .. :D

... but the diff covers are back on and the gasket goo is curing.

[Brasscatz]

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

Rofl sure! Don't think you could get into the garage though you stalker!

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[msmoorenburg]

Rofl sure! Don't think you could get into the garage though you stalker!

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No worries we will save you the vin tag


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[4.3LXJ]

Ha, great pic. Must be time for lunch, without washing hands of course :D

[4xfishfinder]

Swapped my 235/15 allterains with 90% tread onto my DD because my 31/10.5 Cooper STT's are done. Gonna look a bit odd with a 4" lift. IT SUCKS TO BE BROKE!

[Carves]

Gravity fed the diffs using plastic tube and a funnel ....


In between topping up the funnel numerous times ....


... I wandered off and googled, hand oil pump, prices .. :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Not for the big jeep, but for the little jeep. Got some good progress done on the rc trailers suspension.

[cj4a nz]

well got sick of the rain and watching my section sink or water rise :eek: resuced my dive gear out of garden shed as it floor was sinking :eek:
then removed factory bench seat the attacked it with a grinder followed buy a welder to fit my $1 seats in don't think it low enough yet :sad0147::sad0147:but can't go lower due to the fuel tank, yes it's in the cab and under the navvi's seat !!
wil lose the storage under the drivers seat and looking like having to modify the centre box I made a few years ago :bang:
but did find a pocket knife given to me by the previous owners years ago so am happy about that

oh and still raining had 18mm in lyttleton since midnight and 13mm the day before it can stop now !!

[Carves]

Filled it up with firewood.

Got back and swapped that out for toolbags, some recovery gear, and the wallaby jack ... and we'll see what tomorrow brings.

[cj4a nz]

lucky you carves I need a boat!
9 1/2 inches of rain since last saturday and didn't have rain for 2?days
now the local sewage system is broke or rather drowned

[bigjim350]

Took it for a cruise in the back yard....yeah i need to mow :smiley-chores044:
(click the pic, its a video)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/th_VID_20130622_181112_zps69d59657.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/VID_20130622_181112_zps69d59657.mp4)

[nickxj94]

Went and put gas in it drove around a little seems to not overheat since I replaced the tstat again.

[XJ Wheeler]

Took it for a cruise in the back yard....yeah i need to mow :smiley-chores044:
(click the pic, its a video)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/th_VID_20130622_181112_zps69d59657.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/VID_20130622_181112_zps69d59657.mp4)

Traversing the serengeti... :D

[XjJeepacorn]

Uhhh something's missing lol 2644

[Carves]

lucky you carves I need a boat! .................


I coulda used one ... spent a bit of time in creek beds today .. :D

[Carves]

Uhhh something's missing lol


You oughta lock your garage door .. :p




.... and I hope you're not using my pictorial misdirection - on how to do that job .. :D

[silver_xj]

Greased up everything with a grease fitting...

[XjJeepacorn]

I just winged it lol going back down soon to put the new one in + lift

Front needs the diff obviously then I have new springs adjustable track bar with a bracket thing new branded stainless line quick discos adjustable upper and lower controller arms shackles for the hiny

[msmoorenburg]

Fixed 3 fender flair brackets and gave the jeep a bath

[4.3LXJ]

Plotting and scheming for a linked rear :D

Fixed my power window

[Carves]

Hung the other spare tyre on it,
Left the staked one at the shop for ol mate to look at ... in case it can be patched good enough ... for a trail spare.
Ordered another, for next time he has a shipment showing up,

Found the floormats and carpet under a forest of twigs and leaves ... nearly needed a wood chipper or a stump grinder... instead of a vacuum cleaner .. :D

Put the damaged driving light ... on the constantly growing pile of, "to do" stuff .. :rolleyes:

[XjJeepacorn]

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Lol! Just for today doing the back tonight!

[4.3LXJ]

I'm impressed. Wrassle that front end in all by yourself?

[prerunner1982]

Finished up the low pro roof rack...sans paint.

[TeXJ]

took it to work today, and last friday! Two workdays in a row!

[toebee97]

Picked up some spacers and shackles for cheap and ordered an IRO trackbar and went up to five inches of lift, then got a decent set of 15x10 wheels and got a smokin deal on some 33x12.50 BFGs this last week, so yesterday the Jeep got new shoes, was lookin kinda goofy with all that lift and 31s lol. Probably order some Crown brake lines this week and get ready to cut and fold next weekend.

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[nateyz2000]

266826692670pulled manifold for exhaust leak, and found out why hope was stripped... Also found about 1/8" linear play in crankshaft... Yippeee....

[Dredwolf]

Well, Mr. DumbA$$ here was wrestling with cutting new u-bolts for the rear springs with my vise and a hacksaw for some stupid reason......:rolleye0012:

Thankfully, my beloved wife comes into the garage and watches me struggle for a few minutes with the first u-bolt, until I realize she is waiting for me to stop...

So I put down the hacksaw and ask the well known question... "Yes dear?"

To which she replies "What are you doing?" "I'm trimming these u-bolts to fit."
"With a hacksaw?" "Yeah, I have a new blade in it.." She takes a long pause, and gives me an odd look...

"With a hacksaw? Are your sure you are thinking right?" It takes me a minute to realize she is giving me the "WTF is wrong with you?" look, and apparently I give her a very befuddled look in return, I did not think I had done anything today to tick her off....:confused:

In exasperation, she asks "Why are you using a hacksaw??", to which I apparently give her another befuddled look....
:confused:
In a very irritated tone, she says "Several thousands of dollars of tools in this garage, and you are using a :sign0055: hacksaw?" She then gestures around the garage....to the mini and full-size chop saws...the portaband...the Oxy-Acetalene torch..the Dewalt sawsalls...and the plasma cutter, rolls her eyes, and goes back inside.

I stood there for a long few minutes, wondering where my brain went.:bang:

[XjJeepacorn]

I'm impressed. Wrassle that front end in all by yourself?

I had to call my friend Matt to help me line up the lower controller arms he's done 3 axel swaps before and I made sure he was going to be around before I started and one of my neighbours passed me tools she likes learning about cars lol but 90 percent was me its not completely done but safe to drive I was going to do the back but I came home and took care of my animals and went to bed lol 2674

^^^ lol

[XjJeepacorn]

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It's ok to be jealous lol

[4.3LXJ]

I had to call my friend Matt to help me line up the lower controller arms he's done 3 axel swaps before and I made sure he was going to be around before I started and one of my neighbours passed me tools she likes learning about cars lol but 90 percent was me its not completely done but safe to drive I was going to do the back but I came home and took care of my animals and went to bed lol 2674

^^^ lol

Looks like nap time under the Jeep :p

[XjJeepacorn]

Almost!

[bluedragon436]

Wished it wasn't so hot out, so I can go ahead and drain the oil in prep for the RMS/Oil pan gasket swap out... as well as teh trans filter & SYE swap.. And looked at it and noticed the front pinion seal is leaking more... just sitting there...

[bluedragon436]

266826692670pulled manifold for exhaust leak, and found out why hope was stripped... Also found about 1/8" linear play in crankshaft... Yippeee....

Time for a tear down and a budget stroker build!!

[msmoorenburg]

266826692670pulled manifold for exhaust leak, and found out why hope was stripped... Also found about 1/8" linear play in crankshaft... Yippeee....

time to replace the main bearings either way not a big deal

[prcjeep]

I replaced another bad Orielly's auto radiator yesterday... Damn thing sprung a leak and damn near killed the Jeep.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130624_145951_zps99231ef7.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130624_145951_zps99231ef7.jpg.html)

[nateyz2000]

time to replace the main bearings either way not a big deal

Yeah, not a big deal at all... Just not looking forward to it... Lol

[4.3LXJ]

Looks like more epoxied cores. They always fail

[Carves]

Found it a, matching, replacement driving light ... in the box of spare lights,

Got a bucket of rubbish out from between the grille and cores ... the rest can wait till I pull the rad.

Actually test fitted the mazda ute bumper - that for several years, my tape measure always said, wouldn't fit ...

... but it will with some very minor mods ...

stoopid tape measure .. :D

[nikonfan]

Drove her for the first time after installing a 2" boost in my driveway. (With the wife helping) both end links broke. Drove great, but should I replace the end links asap ?
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[nateyz2000]

I am an idiot....

[jeepin_idaho]

I just finished installing a pair of quick fists.
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Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[XJ Wheeler]

Drove her for the first time after installing a 2" boost in my driveway. (With the wife helping) both end links broke. Drove great, but should I replace the end links asap ?
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Its somewhat of a personal opinion type of topic, but it is better for safety. And i personally knew someone who rolled his on the highway because his link broke and he hadn't gotten the replacements in yet. His words. So, yes. If you do drive it be careful.

[Mudderoy]

I replaced another bad Orielly's auto radiator yesterday... Damn thing sprung a leak and damn near killed the Jeep.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130624_145951_zps99231ef7.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130624_145951_zps99231ef7.jpg.html)

How much are they? The Mopar I got was $140ish shipped.

[4.3LXJ]

Drove her for the first time after installing a 2" boost in my driveway. (With the wife helping) both end links broke. Drove great, but should I replace the end links asap ?
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End links of what?

[jeepin_idaho]

I'd guess he's talking about the sway bar end links

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Mudderoy]

End links of what?

Yeah I'm thinking tie rod ends on the tie rod!!!! :smiley-laughing021:

[nikonfan]

End links of what?

The Sway bar end links is what I meant.

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[4.3LXJ]

Not that big a deal. You can use this as an excuse to get some disconnects

[nickxj94]

Used it to move in our new house! Still got a few more loads tomorrow!

[bigjim350]

The Sway bar end links is what I meant.

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You will be fine driving it for as long as you need to with the bad end links. Mine has no sway bar front or rear and is driven often on the highway with no problems.

[nickxj94]

You will be fine driving it for as long as you need to with the bad end links. Mine has no sway bar front or rear and is driven often on the highway with no problems.

I drive mine daily with no swaybars hooked up.

[4.3LXJ]

Me too, but putting one back on

[jeepin_idaho]

I drive mine daily with no swaybars hooked up.

Me too. Going on 10 years without sway bars.

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[ArmyGuy45]

Trans filter and fluid. It shifts smoother now in the higher gears than before but now 1st gear is a hard hit from take off. Hmm...

[msmoorenburg]

dropped the doors off at the painters :D

[SteveMongr]

Trans filter and fluid. It shifts smoother now in the higher gears than before but now 1st gear is a hard hit from take off. Hmm...

Did you use Dexron 3 ?

[ArmyGuy45]

Did you use Dexron 3 ?

MERCON V, its all they had.

[SteveMongr]

I strongly suggest not to drive it until the Dex 5 is drained, then flush and fill with Dex 3.
The manual calls for 3.
Here are some links.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-1038033.html

http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f23/99-xj-4-0l-aw4-4-speed-auto-od-transmission-fluid-13112/

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/warning-synthetic-atf-bad-28347/

[89Laredo]

X3
Aw4 is designed for Dexron 2/3.

[ArmyGuy45]

I am not to familiar with the fluids that are required for the AW4 but I put Mobile Multi-Vechicle ATF Syntetic Blend that is recommended by ExxonMobil for us in applications requiring: Ford Mercon, Gm Dexron, Dexron IIIH, Dexron IIIG, Dexron IIE, Dexron IID, Dexron II, Jaso 1-A, Volvo 97340/97341

Is this still the wrong stuff?

[SteveMongr]

I looked at it. It seems confusing with all those applications. But it does say it's Dex V and the AW4 does not like it. It Want's Dex III.
If the tranny is acting funny and all you did was fluid and filter.... than it is confirming it's dislike.
A friend put Type F in his AW4 and lost the first gear. would have to manually shift into and out of first.
I would replace it with something that says on the front label Dexron III. NAPA is good to buy fluids from.

[89Laredo]

Risky. The aw4 seems to be kinda picky on fluid. I guess if is working don't worry about it, but I would go back to d3 next change.

[SteveMongr]

Risky. The aw4 seems to be kinda picky on fluid. I guess if is working don't worry about it, but I would go back to d3 next change.

He said it was shifting hard. Developing a sudden symptom like that tells me it's the wrong stuff.

[ArmyGuy45]

He said it was shifting hard. Developing a sudden symptom like that tells me it's the wrong stuff.


Risky. The aw4 seems to be kinda picky on fluid. I guess if is working don't worry about it, but I would go back to d3 next change.


I looked at it. It seems confusing with all those applications. But it does say it's Dex V and the AW4 does not like it. It Want's Dex III.
If the tranny is acting funny and all you did was fluid and filter.... than it is confirming it's dislike.
A friend put Type F in his AW4 and lost the first gear. would have to manually shift into and out of first.
I would replace it with something that says on the front label Dexron III. NAPA is good to buy fluids from.


This is all they had and I would have to order in stuff from the states since I am in Germany. Do you guys think I should drain and put in DEX III? Could it have a rough 1st from over filling?

[TimmyTXJ]

I finally saved up enough to buy a heavy duty rear bumper/tire mount. I ordered one this morning from one of our very own XJTalk Vendors, Dirtbound Offroad! They even gave me a discount! Now comes the hard part... waiting for it to arrive. :/

[bigjim350]

This is all they had and I would have to order in stuff from the states since I am in Germany. Do you guys think I should drain and put in DEX III? Could it have a rough 1st from over filling?

Mine actually had a very hard first shift when it was 1qt low.

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[89Laredo]

He said it was shifting hard. Developing a sudden symptom like that tells me it's the wrong stuff.

Was responding to armyguy
Edit: nevermind, I'm a dumbass.

[ArmyGuy45]

Mine actually had a very hard first shift when it was 1qt low.

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Ill check the level when I am on flat ground and the tranny is warm. Thnx for the help guys.

[bigjim350]

Bought and used some 3M Adhesive/Decal remover for it......that shit works great. Removed a couple stickers from the windows ;) , and also used it to "de-badge" my other cars.

[ArmyGuy45]

Update, I got some Dexron IIIH, I am assuming this is ok to put it in and is better than Mercon V. Hopefully the hard shifting will go away. I plan to drain the Tcase and Tranny this time to flush out the V. How do you fill the Tcase back up? Tran dip stick?

[bigjim350]

There is a drain plug and a fill plug on the tcase. Not sure on the size of the plug but its big, bigger than 1"

[ArmyGuy45]

There is a drain plug and a fill plug on the tcase. Not sure on the size of the plug but its big, bigger than 1"

Well I just did the Tranny with Mercon V (4 Qts) so could I just drop the fluid in the Tranny and put 4 qts of Dexron III back in it?

[Carves]

Well I just did the Tranny with Mercon V (4 Qts) so could I just drop the fluid in the Tranny and put 4 qts of Dexron III back in it?

About 1/2 the fluid is retained in the gearbox when you drain from the sump plug.

..... So you may find you need to drain and fill, at least twice, to make a difference.

[ArmyGuy45]

About 1/2 the fluid is retained in the gearbox when you drain from the sump plug.

..... So you may find you need to drain and fill, at least twice, to make a difference.

So would 4 Qts now and then drive 1000 miles (until my oil change) then drain 4 Qts and put 4 more back in?

[Carves]

Thats about how I do mine ... It never works out as a complete change ... just the percentage of old stuff is reduced each time.

[Brasscatz]

Today the Jeep got new rear wheel bearings courtesy of msmoorenburg. Also found out I have the limited slip 8.25 :D
Also installed the front drive shaft I got from the junk yard... And the vibes at 70+ mph are gone!!

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[bigjim350]

Was sitting on the front porch drinking and staring at the front of my jeep. Decided to give it some angry eyes.
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[Carves]

Seems like your camera had a few beers too ....

Enough to be seeing double anyways .. :p .. :D

[silver_xj]

Reinstalled my front bumper and end caps.. FML it was hot today in Austin.. But hey, at least I've got the XJ back together.. CHEERS!

[nateyz2000]

Water pump, main bearings, exhaust leak

[Mudderoy]

My daughters went to Galveston today, so since the 99 was sitting in the driveway, I have not driven it since the lift... Well the wife and I took it to the movies, dinner then Sam's Club.

It was HOT today and the A/C cooled to 50 degrees. Everything felt good and even the coolant temp was doing well. All in all things did pretty good.

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[ArmyGuy45]

Update: Drained 2.5 qts and refilled it with Mobile ATF D/M which is designed for Dexron IIIH. Shifts much smoother right now and I havent noticed a slip yet. Thanks all for the help.

[Jeeplover88]

Was sitting on the front porch drinking and staring at the front of my jeep. Decided to give it some angry eyes.
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That looks very menacing! Good job!


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[Jeeplover88]

What did I do today? I gave it a bath!! Hahaha! I'm planning on buying a 3 inch lift in the next few days; do any of you have any suggestions as to which 'kit' to purchase?? Any advise/tips are welcome! :-D


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[Brasscatz]

for the 3" lift, the rough country full leaf kit is the best bang for your buck

[silver_xj]

for the 3" lift, the rough country full leaf kit is the best bang for your buck

I've had mine installed for about two weeks and love it.

[Brasscatz]

Don't forget to mention xjtalk.com to Rough Country and they usually give a discount. We also have several vendors on here that carry that Rough Country kit and have great prices... check them out!

[Jeeplover88]

^^^^^. Thank you both for the tips! Will definitely look into it. :-)


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[Mudderoy]

Well inspection was out on May 31st on the 1998. I like to go have it inspected during work hours since that means I'm less likely to have to wait. My left blinker sometimes works sometimes doesn't. I could hear a sound like dirty contacts make at times so I figured it was the turn signal assembly. I think I'll be getting off early Wednesday, so I'll try to take it then.

I ordered a replacement from RockAuto.com.

Replaced it today, seems to be working well plus it appears to be turning the signal off, when the steering wheel is rotated back, but driving to work tomorrow will tell for sure.

Since the A/C 100% all new, is only running about 58 degrees then warms up to 63 degrees Matt suggested that I pull vacuum on it a few times. Then recharge it. Get any water that might be in the system.

It's pulling it's first 45 minute vacuum now. Hopefully I'll get two in tonight, recharge it and see if that makes any difference in lowering the temp.

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[Brasscatz]

While hunting for noise in my steering, I found a missing nut on my track bar. Finally found a nut that fits, but still have nose and crap in my steering

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[Brasscatz]

I also ordered a new Mopar radiator... I hope I get the same results that Muddy got

[bluedragon436]

I took care of my randomly working/ not working passenger headlight the other day.. I removed the housing and the H4 bulbs, and cleaned all corrosion from the H4 contacts as well as the upgrade harness contacts... I then applied dielectric grease, to hopefully seal out any further moisture from getting in and causing corrosion again.. I'm just hoping this will help the issue I've been having, so I don't get any more freaking tickets for one headlight being out, just to get home and both be on again...

[XJ Wheeler]

I also ordered a new Mopar radiator... I hope I get the same results that Muddy got

Good to hear bro, hope it fixes that issue.

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[89Laredo]

Swapped fuel lines and rail to 91-95 style with 50 psi reg.
That job wasnt fun.
My LTFT is down to ~80 now... 50psi might be a little too much. Lol
Jeep is running awesome though and my decel stutter is gone, so I'm not going to touch it.

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[JeepFreak]

Well I didn't really "do" anything per say, but I repaired a blower motor issue on my 1994 Jeep Cherokee. The original 20 year old STOCK blower motor finally went out and shorted the climate system. So today after braving 115 degrees outside, I finally got to replace it (RIP) but I have all of my climate controls back so I'm a happy man not roasting in my Jeep.

[Mudderoy]

Well I didn't really "do" anything per say, but I repaired a blower motor issue on my 1994 Jeep Cherokee. The original 20 year old STOCK blower motor finally went out and shorted the climate system. So today after braving 115 degrees outside, I finally got to replace it (RIP) but I have all of my climate controls back so I'm a happy man not roasting in my Jeep.

Yep, Matt was just telling me (after listening to your call into the XJ TALK SHOW!) that your blower motor was bad. Good job going directly to the problem.

[bad luck]

Not a thing, I have a lot of things I need to do to it, but I have to work on the damn truck first, since that is the source of my income. I have a sye I installed in a 231 transfer case just waiting to swap it with the 242 that is in it now. And I do have the ARB compressor and switches hooked up ready to put in the air locker. The list of things I need to do seems endless, but it is fun to install them, not like working on the truck, which is just work.

[JeepFreak]

Yep, Matt was just telling me (after listening to your call into the XJ TALK SHOW!) that your blower motor was bad. Good job going directly to the problem.

Thanks! Yeah it seems the blower motor was the problem because the moment I replaced it and kicked it back on, all of my climate controls were back. I'm still going to replace the resistor just to be safe and have brand new parts for the blower system. The 20 y/o stock motor was not looking good at all. I checked inside through the vacuum entry hole and there was so much dirt and contaminates in it not to mention all of the copper was RED not the dark orange it should be. That leads me to believe it was pulling so much wattage that it just oxidized the wiring. One of the wires blew too and was just frayed and split in different directions. I'm assuming that's why it kept shorting. It was probably touching somewhere it shouldn't have. Thank goodness for XJTalk or else I would still be a roasting man!

[bigjim350]

Used the Jeep to pull out a truck today. My niece just turned 16 last weekend, and her parents bought her a 3/4 ton 4x4 chevy diesel truck. Well she decided to take a short cut through my yard and out of all the space there she found the septic tank. :eek: So of course the concrete lid on it couldnt handle a truck that heavy and the front axle busted through. She was up to her frame in shit. Ol jeep had to work pretty hard to pull that damn heavy truck out.

[JeepFreak]

Boy that sounds pretty...:turd: :D

[Xcitethephugoid]

Plasti dipped my tail lights. I swear the pink Virginia Beach magnet isn't mine. Don't judge me though, I just ordered pink shock boots to match it.

[JeepFreak]

Holy crap! Your taillights are gone! :D

[Brasscatz]

Plasti dipped my tail lights. I swear the pink Virginia Beach magnet isn't mine. Don't judge me though, I just ordered pink shock boots to match it.

Can you see the tail lights when you hit the brakes???

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[Xcitethephugoid]

I mean, it is a little bit darker, but you can still see the light coming out of them. The only real problem I have is my reverse light wont light up my surrounding area when it's dark.

[BeardedBassGuy]

Sounds like you need to wire up some LED work lights in the back :D

[JeepFreak]

changed my ignition coil.....unfortunately that isn't the problem of my starting issue

What symptoms is your XJ having? Is it stalling or is it straight up not turning over?

[grapeape]

Plasti dipped my tail lights. I swear the pink Virginia Beach magnet isn't mine. Don't judge me though, I just ordered pink shock boots to match it.

Looks cool, but you may catch some flack from your local PD about it. I got several warnings for the blacked out tails on my old Jetta. Their argument was that even though you can see the lights through it, the light itself is no longer reflective and makes it a hazard.

[Xcitethephugoid]

Looks cool, but you may catch some flack from your local PD about it. I got several warnings for the blacked out tails on my old Jetta. Their argument was that even though you can see the lights through it, the light itself is no longer reflective and makes it a hazard.

Yea I was worried about that when I first did it, but the cops around my area are pretty chill when it comes to window tint and speeding. They'll give you like 4 warnings until you get a ticket. Unless you're like excessively speeding. And if they do fuss about it, it's no big deal. The plasti dip peals right off :)

[Brasscatz]

That's true, I always used to keep spare tail light bulbs with me in case one went out and would fix it if I got pulled and would get out of a ticket. You could do the same where you just peel it off in front of the cop

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[Mudderoy]

Inspected! Legal for another year! Well mostly. :D

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[JeepFreak]

Inspected! Legal for another year! Well mostly. :D

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Your Jeep is quite a beast o_O wish mine looked like that lol

[jonlee79]

I mean, it is a little bit darker, but you can still see the light coming out of them. The only real problem I have is my reverse light wont light up my surrounding area when it's dark.

get led back up light there really nice I got them because my window tint is so dark

[89Laredo]

More work on the jeep today... Had to bend my fuel rail adaptor back towards the engine a little and add spacers between the rail/adaptor and adaptor/intake. Injectors are pointed straight now and jeep seems happier. Changed the MAP sensor vacuum line to a little bigger one and got rid of a splice I had half way between the intake and sensor, should help with more accurate readings. Next (hopefully) is 2.5" exhaust and bored throttle body, should finally have my fuel trims around "normal" after that. Whoever came up with the idea that Ford 710 injectors were a direct swap for renix needs a kick in the nuts.
Still need to find a way to make an adaptor so I can use a HO intake boot and run a cowl intake.
One step closer to OBA too, added an oil seperator. Still need a check valve, pressure switch, and some other stuff.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/05/8uvege4e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/05/e8ejyha6.jpg

[89Laredo]

Got this in the mail today. Alot bigger than I thought, don't know where I'm going to put it.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/06/aha2yta8.jpg

[BeardedBassGuy]

Got this in the mail today. Alot bigger than I thought, don't know where I'm going to put it.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/06/aha2yta8.jpg

Ahahahaha :jumping0041:

Sorry... I don't mean to laugh... It's just ...

I sell heavy truck parts for a living. Guys with small vehicles come in all the time asking for air horns... and they all say the same thing.

"Where the hell can I put this big thing?"

[JeepFreak]

Got this in the mail today. Alot bigger than I thought, don't know where I'm going to put it.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/06/aha2yta8.jpg

Mount it to your roof or the driver door xDDDDD

How did you not see this coming lol

[89Laredo]

Best spot Ive found so far is next to the frame rail under the back seat. That way I can splice into my air line (it runs through the cab) and mount the solenoid and stuff under the seat.
Only paid 30 bucks for it, but still dont want to beat it up too bad, dont know if I like that spot or not.

[Mudderoy]

Got this in the mail today. Alot bigger than I thought, don't know where I'm going to put it.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/06/aha2yta8.jpg

Oh the humanities! When you honk that horn you'll slow down 5 mph!

[BlackYeti]

Got this in the mail today. Alot bigger than I thought, don't know where I'm going to put it.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/06/aha2yta8.jpg
Put it under the front passenger seat. You may want some ear muffs though.

[nickxj94]

Installed new RC lcas on my 00 pulled the front shaft had a ujoint bad And caused vibration tomorrow I install the new ujoint and put it back in.

[Andrew XJ]

today I made a custom basil for my radio. sometime soon I am going to wrap it in foam and fabric in black. not the greatest but not too bad, also scored a nice military gas can. it might not look centered in the picture but it actually is centered.

[Carves]

Gave it the usual weekend type run ... and some bitumen miles, a couple of towns up the road ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201302b_zps8902bc07.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201307b_zps5f8eecdd.jpg


I know our economy has gone to crap down here ... but surely our eco-freak, gov't department, can afford to put these cheaparse signs ... at BOTH ends of the damned tracks ..

Drongos .... :rolleyes:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201309b_zps451a5676.jpg


A river crossing cantab ...... might get across .. :smiley-laughing021:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201310b_zpsdabaa4f6.jpg



Then the l'il XJ had a few heart murmur moments ....

Get back on your own side, sport ... This half is mine ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0706201313c_zps2f5f8aad.jpg


Blehhhh ... barf .... :yack:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201315b_zps099960c8.jpg


NO, No, Nooooooo ....

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201317b_zpscea17149.jpg


SURPRISE ....

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201318b_zpsd64e4020.jpg


And the proof,

..... that imported yank 4bys are really just, shiny show ponies ... :p

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201322b_zps2ee274a9.jpg


A proper diesel dually .. :smiley-laughing021:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/06072013/0607201316b_zps7f537bb2.jpg

[Hum Wee JR]

Went to the junk yard scored 2 front seats and a center console out of a 98 xj that I am hoping I can force in to fitting my 98 tj.

[Number2]

started spraying bolts and tearing things down for the head replacement next week

[4.3LXJ]

Broke it :D

[jeepin_idaho]

I finished the storage system for all the gear.


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

http://youtu.be/pmDKuJygvpo

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Brasscatz]

Broke it :D

Uh oh.... by the smile I bet you had fun doing it!!

[Mudderoy]

Well I finally installed one of the many things that has been sitting on the floor. Sony Stereo with Bluetooth in the 1999 for the girls. Now they can play music from their phones directly to the stereo, take calls. It even has a remove mic mounted on the ceiling near the visor.

Slowly working through the pile.

[Brasscatz]

Used it to pick this up...

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[Andrew XJ]

Well today I strapped my spare tire in the back upside down so I could put my extra water and oil inside, and I put my brand new recovery cable inside the spare with extra plug wires and 30' of old bungee rope. I also found a good spot for my 60's military gas can. I am now trail ready, I have everything I need when I'm out wheeling. WooooHoooo:bacondance: I also cleaned the crap out of my valve cover it's nice and shiney now. And sanded and painted the bumper.

[Carves]

Went to the junk yard scored 2 front seats and a center console out of a 98 xj that I am hoping I can force in to fitting my 98 tj.


Broke it :D


Uh oh.... by the smile I bet you had fun doing it!!


Im guessing that seat & console swap wasnt quite as easy as it coulda been .. :smiley-laughing021:

[cj4a nz]

moved it out of the shed swept the floor made room for the engine crane and granddaughter new?? engine for the other car then put back in shed then moved to get acess to my welder put away and put the spare in the tub now to secure it.

[Infidel Edition]

Today is rear drum's day...:P
Then start pulling more carpet!:bacondance:

[89Laredo]

Ordered some more oba parts. Should have working air by next weekend.

[Mudderoy]

Hey this may be a silly question, but I really don't know the answer. Is it a bad idea to carry fuel inside a vehicle? I'm thinking yes.

[msmoorenburg]

Hey this may be a silly question, but I really don't know the answer. Is it a bad idea to carry fuel inside a vehicle? I'm thinking yes.

depends on your advil stash cause your gonna have a pounding headache

[NW99XJ]

Hey this may be a silly question, but I really don't know the answer. Is it a bad idea to carry fuel inside a vehicle? I'm thinking yes.

Yea, even good, sealed containers will off-gas a bit thru vapor and thermal expansion..... Best to leave it outside the vehicle.

[Couch]

Anyone have waterproof seat covers do these work? Notice a difference? Getting soaked in Pa lately.

[NW99XJ]

A buddy of mine is using the "Wet Okole" neoprene seat covers....they seem to stay pretty dry....

[Mudderoy]

I guess if you had everything tied down in your Jeep and nothing would puncture it in a roll over the risk would be minimal. I just remember how deadly a fuel vapor is as opposed to just fuel.

[4.3LXJ]

If you are going to do that, use a plastic container. The normal metal "Jeep" cans do not seal well. I have some plastic cans that fit in the same space and racks that seal well enough they will get bigger in the hot sun. I cannot get them here in CA anymore because of the greenies

[Mudderoy]

My oldest daughter went and got the 99 inspected today. Here's her facebook post about the encounter.

So I'm getting my car inspected, and the mechanic comes in and says, "Is that your Jeep?"
Me: "Yes sir, it is."
Him: "You in the military?"
Me: "Uhh, no?"
Him: "Just patriotic then?"
Me: "Very much so haha!"
Him: "Yeah. That's cool Jeep with some nice stickers."

[4.3LXJ]

:D :D

[jeepin_idaho]

Raising them right! Good work.

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[4.3LXJ]

TJ Resurrection got some nice seats out of a 98 XJ

[Hum Wee JR]

TJ Resurrection got some nice seats out of a 98 XJ
It got 35 inch tires last night also. Yea!!!!!

[Brasscatz]

New mopar radiator came in today.


Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[4.3LXJ]

It got 35 inch tires last night also. Yea!!!!!

[Number2]

i got box 1 of 4 of the parts to replace the head

[Carves]

i got box 1 of 4 of the parts to replace the head

You will be posting lots of pics about that head swap ... wont you .. ;);)

:D

[Number2]

not sure "a lot" is an appropriate term but there will be pictures taken along the way.

[Number2]

makes me want to go buy a new camera......

[Andrew XJ]

Hey this may be a silly question, but I really don't know the answer. Is it a bad idea to carry fuel inside a vehicle? I'm thinking yes.

If you are referring to the military tank I have in the cab it is too rusty inside for fuel (I don't want crud in my car tank) I use it for looks and coolant. Of course I have cleaned the tank thoroughly. Later I will fill it with clear epoxy to form a skin inside the tank and make a mount that will bolt to the hatch and use it for fuel. :)

[Brasscatz]

Just bought a new GearPro HD camera for it for $40!! :D :D :D They're on sale while supplies last TODAY on Woot.com under the tech section. Now there's NO excuse for not taking some wheeling videos!!!

[TimmyTXJ]

Just bought a new GearPro HD camera for it for $40!! :D :D :D They're on sale while supplies last TODAY on Woot.com under the tech section. Now there's NO excuse for not taking some wheeling videos!!!

Let me know when you get it so we can go out and break it in! :)

[Mudderoy]

If you are referring to the military tank I have in the cab it is too rusty inside for fuel (I don't want crud in my car tank) I use it for looks and coolant. Of course I have cleaned the tank thoroughly. Later I will fill it with clear epoxy to form a skin inside the tank and make a mount that will bolt to the hatch and use it for fuel. :)

That made me think of the question, but I was really asking in general.

[SteveMongr]

Just bought a new GearPro HD camera for it for $40!! :D :D :D They're on sale while supplies last TODAY on Woot.com under the tech section. Now there's NO excuse for not taking some wheeling videos!!!

Thank You for that!!
I have never heard of WOOT. I just signed up with my Amazon account and bought 2 Go-Pro's. Easy..

[Mudderoy]

Thank You for that!!
I have never heard of WOOT. I just signed up with my Amazon account and bought 2 Go-Pro's. Easy..

Just in case it matters, they ain't GoPro cameras. :bang:

[SteveMongr]

Just in case it matters, they ain't GoPro cameras. :bang:

Correct, It's Gear-Pro. Important detail!

[Brasscatz]

Yep, I thought they were GoPro when I bought it at first, but they do the same thing and reviews are good. Still a pretty sweet deal!!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[Number2]

this...........

[Mudderoy]

this...........

http://www.racemagnum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3128&stc=1&d=1373432577

:brokenpic:

[abebehrmann]

My power steering high pressure line was leaking so I replaced it and the return line for good measure. Proud to say my Jeep is not leaking ANY fluids anymore! First vehicle I've owned in years I could say that about!

[89Laredo]

Put in my check valve and tee, moved my oil separator to the tank. Just need my pressure switch, some other small stuff and some arranging/fixing now.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/zudanany.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/uja2e4ag.jpg

[Number2]

:brokenpic:

fixed. still getting used to the coding on this board. lil different than some of the ones i am used to

[nickxj94]

Finally figure out why my xj been overheating radiator is clogged up, drained all the antifreeze and flushed, added water only and water wetter stays at 210 now even with AC running. Still going to replace radiator when I get some extra cash.

[OrangeXJ]

Replaced these fog lites

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture242_zps67643ea9.jpg (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/GregKnowles/media/Picture242_zps67643ea9.jpg.html)

With these KC fog lites

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture1734_zps9a57b48c.jpg (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/GregKnowles/media/Picture1734_zps9a57b48c.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Very nice Greg

[Brasscatz]

The round ones look much better :thumbsup:

[Number2]

didnt do anything per se but i got some parts in

[nateyz2000]

My neighbor always sees me working on my jeep, so she asks me if I can change her cracked radiator and check the rest of her cooling system... Of course, being the die hard keeper I am, I pulled it in my garage, had the radiator and t-stat housing off in less than 30 minutes... Upon pulling the t-stat housing, I noticed that the entire head doesn't look like it has been wet in a long time... That has me worried... There was maybe a gallon drained, and a huge crack in a 3 month old radiator... Hmm.... Interestinghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/ujaru4ep.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/enenyjud.jpg

2004 grand Cherokee... Anyone have any idea what would cause a crack that big? T-stat seems to be ok... Gonna replace it anyways... Maybe the place that replaced it didn't bleed the air out? Who knows....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/y5e3arub.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/8a7a9ezu.jpg

[nateyz2000]

My neighbor always sees me working on my jeep, so she asks me if I can change her cracked radiator and check the rest of her cooling system... Of course, being the die hard keeper I am, I pulled it in my garage, had the radiator and t-stat housing off in less than 30 minutes... Upon pulling the t-stat housing, I noticed that the entire head doesn't look like it has been wet in a long time... That has me worried... There was maybe a gallon drained, and a huge crack in a 3 month old radiator... Hmm.... Interestinghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/ujaru4ep.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/enenyjud.jpg

2004 grand Cherokee... Anyone have any idea what would cause a crack that big? T-stat seems to be ok... Gonna replace it anyways... Maybe the place that replaced it didn't bleed the air out? Who knows....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/y5e3arub.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/8a7a9ezu.jpg

Well, upon installation of new radiator, my detective skills led me to the conclusion that the vehicle had been in an accident prior. The holes for the radiator mount bolts didn't line up. When the last guy changed the radiator a few months back, he made the holes line up, causing excessive force on the radiator. This is why it looks like it exploded. I added a 1 inch rubber spacer on passenger side of radiator rather than forcing it in the "right" position. When I aligned the holes, you could see the excessive twist on the lovely plastic radiator... So spacer needed.. all bolted up and put together. Running great:-) I offered to do it for free,but she insisted on paying me $80... Wish I would get paid for working on mine. I would be rich!

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2

[jeepin_idaho]

I used mine to take my girls out for a picnic at a local park that also had a Geocache. Nothing like a grilled sandwich picnic!

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Why do my kids love to do the dishes when we are camping or on a picnic but they scream bloody murder the second I try to make them do dishes at home?!

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Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Mudderoy]

Matt made me get the rubber grommets that the pegs on the bottom of the radiator fit into. He said it was especially needed on a 4x4. All that jarring could cause the radiator to fail.

The details you learn. I would never have thought twice about it. Just another thing the factory does without good reason to me. ;)

[Brasscatz]

I started my day by going to Advance Auto Parts and picking up some coolant and ATF so I could replace my radiator. Got home and got to work. Got everything undone and then... this guy

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_113702_zps2857b7ef.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_113702_zps2857b7ef.jpg.html)


Alright, so after trying a few different methods of removing that trans line, I said screw it and went BACK to Advance Auto and bought the proper tool for it. Also decided to order a new reservoir too since mine just can't get all the gunk out of it. Had to go back a THIRD time to pick it up lol

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_162113_zps0cbb447c.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_162113_zps0cbb447c.jpg.html)


Finally got the new rad in and all buttoned up.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_141630_zpsa9c0f5d6.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_141630_zpsa9c0f5d6.jpg.html)

Since I got the same radiator that Mudderoy got, I couldn't use several pieces on this new rad, but I was able to put the support bracket on top that holds it to the condenser and then the main top support on top of that keeps it nicely in place. I didn't have to grind my own bolts because of this :D

Now, letting it idle, it would be fine in my driveway. Moved it to my garage while I looked for steering issues and the high point was...

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-21-41_zpsdc14b1c9.png (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-21-41_zpsdc14b1c9.png.html)

After checking my steering, I found the source of my popping to be the track bar where it attaches to the axle, and that bolt wasn't quite tight enough. Got it as tight as I could and the popping seems gone, BUT the grinding noise that I took a video is still there :(

Anyways, I took the Jeep on the highway for a good 20 minutes at 70 mph WITH the ac on (the ac usually got me up to 240* or so on the highway) and this is where it stood...

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-51-14_zpsfecc32d9.png (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-51-14_zpsfecc32d9.png.html)

Slower speeds get slightly higher, but I'll give it a week of driving at work for the real test. Unfortunately, this week I'll be in Austin so it'll have to be the week after.

[Mudderoy]

I started my day by going to Advance Auto Parts and picking up some coolant and ATF so I could replace my radiator. Got home and got to work. Got everything undone and then... this guy

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_113702_zps2857b7ef.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_113702_zps2857b7ef.jpg.html)


Alright, so after trying a few different methods of removing that trans line, I said screw it and went BACK to Advance Auto and bought the proper tool for it. Also decided to order a new reservoir too since mine just can't get all the gunk out of it. Had to go back a THIRD time to pick it up lol

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_162113_zps0cbb447c.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_162113_zps0cbb447c.jpg.html)


Finally got the new rad in and all buttoned up.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_141630_zpsa9c0f5d6.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20130713_141630_zpsa9c0f5d6.jpg.html)

Since I got the same radiator that Mudderoy got, I couldn't use several pieces on this new rad, but I was able to put the support bracket on top that holds it to the condenser and then the main top support on top of that keeps it nicely in place. I didn't have to grind my own bolts because of this :D

Now, letting it idle, it would be fine in my driveway. Moved it to my garage while I looked for steering issues and the high point was...

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-21-41_zpsdc14b1c9.png (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-21-41_zpsdc14b1c9.png.html)

After checking my steering, I found the source of my popping to be the track bar where it attaches to the axle, and that bolt wasn't quite tight enough. Got it as tight as I could and the popping seems gone, BUT the grinding noise that I took a video is still there :(

Anyways, I took the Jeep on the highway for a good 20 minutes at 70 mph WITH the ac on (the ac usually got me up to 240* or so on the highway) and this is where it stood...

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-51-14_zpsfecc32d9.png (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/Screenshot_2013-07-13-17-51-14_zpsfecc32d9.png.html)

Slower speeds get slightly higher, but I'll give it a week of driving at work for the real test. Unfortunately, this week I'll be in Austin so it'll have to be the week after.

Ahhh great news.

Let me try to understand what you said. You didn't use the rubber blocks that have the bolts that stick up through the panel that covers and helps keep the radiator in place? If that's correct I would be concerned about it tilting and getting chewed up by the fan.

[Brasscatz]

Ahhh great news.

Let me try to understand what you said. You didn't use the rubber blocks that have the bolts that stick up through the panel that covers and helps keep the radiator in place? If that's correct I would be concerned about it tilting and getting chewed up by the fan.

Actually, I did use them. BUT, I left them on the bracket that goes across the top of the rad, but the new rad didn't have the 2 bolt holes for that bracket to be held to the rad, so I put it on top with the main support bracket holding it down. Worked great and the sucker doesn't move

[Brasscatz]

Actually, I did use them. BUT, I left them on the bracket that goes across the top of the rad, but the new rad didn't have the 2 bolt holes for that bracket to be held to the rad, so I put it on top with the main support bracket holding it down. Worked great and the sucker doesn't move

That bracket that I'm talking about actually has the holes on each side for the condenser to poke up through. I should've taken more pics, but filthy hands and nice new white Samsung Galaxy S4's don't mix very well :D

[XjJeepacorn]

This is a little game I like to call exploratory slice and dice... Brought to you by angle grinder!

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^^^^ oh look at that some of my spray foam I used to block the top off! For this!

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[XjJeepacorn]

Hummm......2981

[Mudderoy]

Replaced the yoke on the C 8.25 (98) with one that has u-bolts instead and no play where it holds the u-joint.

Found out why the 03 TJ have vibes in 3rd gear, all four bolts holding the straps down on the rear drive shaft at the diff were loose! I've never had that off of there, makes me wonder if they were ever tight!

[XjJeepacorn]

So you guys don't think I'm completely crazy! 2982

Cb then GPS then air controls (most of them will be obsolete lol the only one that will work now is the top windshield vent. I only ever have it on that one any ways because the straight on always drys my eyes out and then a deck at the bottom

[XjJeepacorn]

And then then these three switches2983
Are going to go here...
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And then the the power and lighter are going here
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[Carves]

this...........


Thats a funny coloured upper cyl lube .. ;);)

[ALS XJ]

Did a quick rattle can spray job on my faded stock fender flares...back to stock color...Medium Gray Mettalic...would have posted pics, but I was hurrying on the count of rain coming. Came out pretty good!

[jeepin_idaho]

Replaced the yoke on the C 8.25 (98) with one that has u-bolts instead and no play where it holds the u-joint.

Found out why the 03 TJ have vibes in 3rd gear, all four bolts holding the straps down on the rear drive shaft at the diff were loose! I've never had that off of there, makes me wonder if they were ever tight!

It's amazing how much difference it makes to just tighten a few small bolts. :)

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[bad luck]

This morning I reduced the weight of my xj by maybe a 100 lbs. By washing it and getting rid of the mud. And then I polished and sealed it. It looks good again.

[graverobberjk]

I'm about to do the opposite to mine, supposed to be a storm today, so mud pit on the way home from dropping off my girls :D

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[oderdene]

trimmed fenders, cut n fold rear lower quarter panel


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2SwmTQANwJ0/UeNBOwm5rsI/AAAAAAAACps/1ci7MLpsHGQ/s320/IMG_5252.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4SZk1R9-rC0/UeNBProqbUI/AAAAAAAACqA/fl_5t18e_hI/s320/IMG_5255.JPG

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XWRvGemZJxE/UeNBQssREUI/AAAAAAAACqY/JD5Lesz51s8/s320/IMG_5258.JPG

[4.3LXJ]

Starting to get a real serious look to it Od

[Mudderoy]

trimmed fenders, cut n fold rear lower quarter panel


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2SwmTQANwJ0/UeNBOwm5rsI/AAAAAAAACps/1ci7MLpsHGQ/s320/IMG_5252.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4SZk1R9-rC0/UeNBProqbUI/AAAAAAAACqA/fl_5t18e_hI/s320/IMG_5255.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dY6KsR0xvPE/UeNBQUgB22I/AAAAAAAACqQ/_iZc6jZFTDo/s320/IMG_5257.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XWRvGemZJxE/UeNBQssREUI/AAAAAAAACqY/JD5Lesz51s8/s320/IMG_5258.JPG

Two things that I think are really cool about this. 1) This Jeep is 6946.9 Miles from me and it looks like something I'd see driving down the street any day of the week. Still amazes me XJ's are all over the world.

2) xjtalk stickers on a Jeep 6946.9 Miles from my house! :smiley-laughing021:

[oderdene]

Two things that I think are really cool about this. 1) This Jeep is 6946.9 Miles from me and it looks like something I'd see driving down the street any day of the week. Still amazes me XJ's are all over the world.

2) xjtalk stickers on a Jeep 6946.9 Miles from my house! :smiley-laughing021:

Actually these 2 stickers traveled 6946.9 x 3 = 20 840.7 miles, before arrive at my hand. arrived in and sent back to Tony's house due to recipient address wrong :)) then Tony sent again and they arrives :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[Number2]

new head and water pump installed. rockers bolted up and valve cover thrown back on. new hood release cable installed as well

[reddragon72]

new head and water pump installed. rockers bolted up and valve cover thrown back on. new hood release cable installed as well

did you reuse the head bolts? Some people say they got away with it but I never reuse them.

[Number2]

they are cheap enough to replace so i just bought new ones

[XJ Wheeler]

Cleaned some of the inside, still had a bunch of dust in there from grinding and welding from the cut-n-fold project. Not today but i drove it to get some dinner and realized how much i have to do. :rolleyes:

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[ArmyGuy45]

new head and water pump installed. rockers bolted up and valve cover thrown back on. new hood release cable installed as well

Did your head crack? Who did you buy from?

[prcjeep]

No-start this morning.... Damn top bolt on the starter fell out again... so tightened the heck outta the bottom bolt until i can get another...

[Number2]

Did your head crack? Who did you buy from?

head gasket was blown. didnt want to go through all the work just to find out the head was cracked. so i just bought a reman'd one. got it from a place in WV that a buddy at work recommended. J&C machine i think was the name (dont have the paperwork in front of me)

[Number2]

back on topic - 99% done with repairs. need to pick up a new grommet for the valve cover and oil/filter. she will start tomorrow morning. id do it now but i work midnights and should sleep at some point

[Number2]

also - screw this intake/exhaust set up! the dakota/durango/ram Magnum engines are 10 times easier1

[Mudderoy]

Actually these 2 stickers traveled 6946.9 x 3 = 20 840.7 miles, before arrive at my hand. arrived in and sent back to Tony's house due to recipient address wrong :)) then Tony sent again and they arrives :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

I forgot about that. :D

[graverobberjk]

took mine in for some warranty work, mad that soooo much stupid stuff is going wrong with it

[prerunner1982]

Used it to pull my wife's van out of the mud this morning, in the driveway no less.

[nateyz2000]

Used it to pull my wife's van out of the mud this morning, in the driveway no less.

You enjoyed it... Lol

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[prerunner1982]

You enjoyed it... Lol

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I wish I could have, but her damn van does not have any recovery points and she was running late for work.

[Mudderoy]

I wish I could have, but her damn van does not have any recovery points and she was running late for work.

No side mirrors? Oh that's right you've pulled it out before! :D

[prcjeep]

took mine in for some warranty work, mad that soooo much stupid stuff is going wrong with it

What work did they do?

[jeepin_idaho]

I finally got my 600 watt power inverter permanently installed! The inverter is hidden under the back seat and wired to outlets that are easily accessed on that space between the seat bottom cushion and the floor.

Then I remotely wired the power switch to the dash. I'm not totally sold on where to mount the switch though so that may still change but I really wanted to get this project finished before this weekend.

Oh and I melted the stupid harbor freight soldering gun just 20 min of unwrapping the package. News flash: you get what you what for.

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[XJ Wheeler]

Waxed Stormy back to brilliance. :D Polished up that chrome grille too.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[89Laredo]

Used it to fill up my OBA tank so I could fill the tire on the lawn mower... Put doors on this morning: raining, took them off: hot as hell out, Put them back on: raining again. Those damn things are heavy and a PITA to put on with 6" lift.

[4.3LXJ]

Never fails

[msmoorenburg]

its about time the heep earns its keep :)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130719_100123_382_zpsa19595c3.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/IMG_20130719_100123_382_zpsa19595c3.jpg.html)

[bluedragon436]

Looked at it sitting on the curb in front of the house... it's in timeout.. as the registration just expired while I was on my last mission... and I need to take care of a few things before I can get it to pass... Will work on that over the next couple of days I guess...

[abebehrmann]

Finally got my XJ licensed yesterday. I just moved to Florida from Missouri a few months ago and this place is weird! No emissions test or safety inspection necessary to get it licensed. Nobody from the DMV even glanced at my vehicle!

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got my XJ licensed yesterday. I just moved to Florida from Missouri a few months ago and this place is weird! No emissions test or safety inspection necessary to get it licensed. Nobody from the DMV even glanced at my vehicle!

That's how it is where i lived. Its nice, and i'll probably be driving it back down there when inspection time comes too. The guys i knew just swap out for a new sticker. Although i do keep mine right as rain anyway so its not like i'm trying to get around anything. ;) Whats funny (and a shame at the same time) is they tried to do emission testing there and couldn't because the refineries poluted so much. :rolleyes:

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[graverobberjk]

Took the top and doors off so I could soak up some sun while driving around looking for ideas for some upgrades

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[BlueXJ]

Emptied my savings account and filled it with fuel.

[graverobberjk]

Ain't that the Damn truth, almost had to take out a loan lol

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[4.3LXJ]

And just think, I am blessed with a 30 gal tank :bang:

[graverobberjk]

Yikes... sorry

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[Carves]

Emptied my savings account and filled it with fuel.


Ain't that the Damn truth, almost had to take out a loan lol

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mehhhh ... You blokes have it easy .. ;) .... :D



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[cantab27]

ha ..$2..22 a ltr here...might buy a 3rd v8

[Carves]

ha ..$2..22 a ltr here...might buy a 3rd v8


Seriously .. :shocker:

Thats just outright theft .. :bang:

[graverobberjk]

It's like they're trying to speak to us lol.... hold on while I do the math lol

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[gary63]

will if I did the math right 39.22 litre is 10.36 gal. and if that is in $ then $6.16 per. gal. 8-O

[graverobberjk]

Whoa!!!.... that's insane

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[graverobberjk]

A 20 gal tank is over 100 bucks!?!?... I tip my hat to yall

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[Infidel Edition]

Cork gone bad!
...so I swapped out the valve cover gasket to fix a suspected leak.
Used a little red gasket goo to hold it in place and ....

Don't know where I went wrong. It popped out the front corner and cracked!
Tightened too much?
Just a touch more than finger tight!

[JeepFreak]

Filled her up yesterday 15 gal. @ 3.89/gal. Not the cheapest gas I could have gotten in town but the only one that would accept gift cards from Visa.

In other news, she hadn't been driven in a week since I had just gotten back from Tahoe on Friday night. Drove her around and it felt great to be back in a car I knew and enjoyed.

No major problems to report. Get my settlement money by August, will fix all the things wrong with her soon.:D

[Brasscatz]

Well, it's been a week since I've had the pleasure of driving her, I'm excited to give the new radiator a true test this week at work! I need to check the oil and coolant levels, and let her run for a while today so I can check the tranny fluid. Fingers crossed for this week!

[bulrid8]

Cork gone bad!
...so I swapped out the valve cover gasket to fix a suspected leak.
Used a little red gasket goo to hold it in place and ....

Don't know where I went wrong. It popped out the front corner and cracked!
Tightened too much?
Just a touch more than finger tight!

Do yourself a favor. Spend the extra and buy the Felpro permaseal gasket. It will not leak and is reusable.

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[Infidel Edition]

Do yourself a favor. Spend the extra and buy the Felpro permaseal gasket. It will not leak and is reusable.

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Got it / cleaned up MY MESS and installed it.:rolleye0012:
Fingers crossed... that'll fix my smoke issue

[BlueXJ]

I drive mine daily or I don't go anywhere. MJ needs a battery and tags. Z71 is a real gas hog so it is XJ or walk.

Ordered a new set of Rubicon Express 4.5" rear springs and they are projected to arrive on Monday so I have that afternoon job. Hope it rides as well as my 3.5" ones have.

[4.3LXJ]

Ordered a locker for the D44 in Project TJ Resurrection :bacondance::bacondance::bacondance::bacondance:

[cantab27]

Ordered a locker for the D44 in Project TJ Resurrection :bacondance::bacondance::bacondance::bacondance:

what type steve ....what one for Barbie soon......

[4.3LXJ]

Aussie Locker. We can get them for $220 here delivered.

[NW99XJ]

Well it was Saturday, not today....but determined that the Warrior Products Rock bars, can only take so much abuse, before they end up folding under pressure.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Jolly%20Jeepers%202013/IMG_3024.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Jolly%20Jeepers%202013/IMG_3024.jpg.html)

Most likely going to have to take it into a body shop, have the pinch seam pulled back out, and obviously, the rock bars, are going to get replaced with something a little more beefy.
Funny thing is, I have put the jeep on a rock with these bars before....never had an issue.

[Mudderoy]

Well it was Saturday, not today....but determined that the Warrior Products Rock bars, can only take so much abuse, before they end up folding under pressure.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Jolly%20Jeepers%202013/IMG_3024.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Jolly%20Jeepers%202013/IMG_3024.jpg.html)

Wow, yep it bent that rocker. I'd be pissed if I had sliders that let the rocker get damaged.

I've always liked those steps, but looking at it I wonder if the weak spot created by the fancy stuff caused it to bend.

[NW99XJ]

Wow, yep it bent that rocker. I'd be pissed if I had sliders that let the rocker get damaged.

I've always liked those steps, but looking at it I wonder if the weak spot created by the fancy stuff caused it to bend.

Good question, I have sometimes questioned the integrity of these, but I HAVE really put them thru their paces. They have held up thru a TON of abuse. Just this time I think the force of coming down hard (real hard) with all the weight of the rig proved to be too much.
I MAY see if I can bend this back out, then reinforce them some how....because I DO really like the looks of the steps.

[XJ Wheeler]

If you can get it straightened out you could weld some plate on the bottom or angle iron to the inside that would add a good bit of strength i would think.

[Brasscatz]

Radiator Test day 1:
Highway with a/c = 210*
Sitting in the drive thru with a/c = 228*
Sitting in the drive thru with a/c off = 210*

I can live with that for now ;) We'll see the rest of the week :thumbsup:

[Mudderoy]

Radiator Test day 1:
Highway with a/c = 210*
Sitting in the drive thru with a/c = 228*
Sitting in the drive thru with a/c off = 210*

I can live with that for now ;) We'll see the rest of the week :thumbsup:

Well that's interesting. Hmmmm.

[graverobberjk]

finally ordering my new front end that I have been wanting for months today, Ill post pictures when I get it on :D

[Brasscatz]

Well that's interesting. Hmmmm.

agreed. I was happy to see that it went back down rather quickly after I turned the a/c off though

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