What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Dredwolf]

I dreamed I had my XJ with me on this trip.

I also realized that thanks to XjTalk, I made a friend out here in Moab, a long way from home, and there is solid hope I can get the Explorer fixed and resume our vacation.

[Mudderoy]

I dreamed I had my XJ with me on this trip.

I also realized that thanks to XjTalk, I made a friend out here in Moab, a long way from home, and there is solid hope I can get the Explorer fixed and resume our vacation.

Oh crap! I missed it, what's wrong with the Exploder? (Ford's name, not mine :D)

[reddragon72]

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:

I have removed the thermostat and sit at 190 everywhere, with and without AC.

Some say no thermostat is bad but as long as the block hits it's spec'd 185 operating temp your good to go.

[Dredwolf]

Oh crap! I missed it, what's wrong with the Exploder? (Ford's name, not mine :D)

Lousy lower thermostat housing is PLASTIC, it separated during a serious throttle stomp passing a slow truck and trailer and stranded us in Cortez, Colorado.

The AAA membership I bought last week and Bob (bad luck on XJTalk) came to our rescue, waiting for " the real parts guy" to get in to work at the Ford dealership to get the part tracked down.

[Mudderoy]

Lousy lower thermostat housing is PLASTIC, it separated during a serious throttle stomp passing a slow truck and trailer and stranded us in Cortez, Colorado.

The AAA membership I bought last week and Bob (bad luck on XJTalk) came to our rescue, waiting for " the real parts guy" to get in to work at the Ford dealership to get the part tracked down.

That's amazing, about the xjtalk member assist. Great to hear!

Sorry you're having issues.

[prcjeep]

Filled up the '90...
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[XJ Wheeler]

Cutting it close!!!

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[alex673]

Didn't do these today, but over the last week or so...
Firstly, mounted a rear view camera and monitor, so the wife doesn't keep hitting the mailbox! :Dhttp://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/Alex_SSS/149C2AED-3CD1-4B57-97CC-098C5239D835-11433-00001BA4AA9D08C4.jpg (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/Alex_SSS/media/149C2AED-3CD1-4B57-97CC-098C5239D835-11433-00001BA4AA9D08C4.jpg.html)
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Also mounted a cheap tyre compressor behind my spare wheel carrier in the cargo compartment for "on board air"!
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[Mudderoy]

Filled up the '90...
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Wow, I've never got 19 gallons in mine.

[msmoorenburg]

replaced the fan clutch

[bigjim350]

Started cleaning it up to try to sale it again. Think this time the price will be so low it will go pretty quick.

[cantab27]

Started cleaning it up to try to sale it again. Think this time the price will be so low it will go pretty quick.

tj time bro ..........;):D..ya gonna stay with a 4wd

[BeardedBassGuy]

Ok....

The past week and a half has been crazy.

Last week I spent every night of the week sanding and scuffing on the jeep for my buddy to finish paint.

Friday night we put her back together. Saturday, we had to adjust the hood. That took about an hour to get it right. The new hood just didn't want to fit. (I'm starting to find out that it must have a LOT more damage than I thought, as nothing on the front wants to line up right:sad0147:)

This week, I have done a lot of small stuff. That has all turned into long drawn out issues.


Had to change the headlights and the front turn signal bulbs. The drivers side headlight adjusting screw won't stay put, and keeps falling.

Engine is overheating when idling, and the electric fan won't kick on. I have changed the relay and the coolant temp sensor. I have made 4 trips to the parts store for this issue. Bought the electric fan, ended up not needing it, and they gave me the wrong temp sensor once. :bang:

I changed the worn out struts on the tailgate. The parts house gave me an apparently used one on one side, which I didn't notice at first. When testing it out after installation, it flew off and almost hit my wife in the face :mad0090:

Took it back, got a different one, but it was a newer model. Ended up having to use a razor knife to cut away some of the plastic molding around the knob to make it fit. It looks funny because it is 2 different struts, but it works! :bacondance:

Starter started dragging the morning after I got it back from paint, and has miraculously started working fine this morning (after I had made arrangements to change it). Tonight I am going to my buddies house to change it. I was able to get a reman one cheap ($60) and opted for that instead of the new solenoid/clean it myself route. The solenoids locally were $45. I figured the extra $15 was worth my time.

Probably going to wire up a manual switch tonight to for the electric fan as well...

Crazy few days!

Oh and there is a popping when I do a sharp left hand turn coming from the passenger side... guess I will be looking into that. :P

[EekGirl96]

I gave mine a nice free all natural bath :)

(Its raining here :()

[bigjim350]

tj time bro ..........;):D..ya gonna stay with a 4wd

Yeah. Planning on buying a JK

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[89Laredo]

Pulled the rear diff plug.
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[4.3LXJ]

Uh oh

[BeardedBassGuy]

Yeah...

That doesn't look good. :(

[prcjeep]

Wow, I've never got 19 gallons in mine.

That's the most I've put into the 90.

I've put just under 21 gallons in the 96 before... and it was driven/running when it got the the station

[Brasscatz]

Filled her up for her last day of work before retirement

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[XjJeepacorn]

That's sad

[Brasscatz]

It is, it is indeed. However, now it'll get to play a lot more! And that's exciting!

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[89Laredo]

Changed f/r gear oil. Didn't find anything exciting.
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[abebehrmann]

Changed f/r gear oil. Didn't find anything exciting.
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I guess that's a plus considering the crud you found on the plug! I was wondering, did you spray down the inside with brake cleaner and wipe it out or just drain, wipe out the cover, and fill her back up? I've read some conflicting things about this and would like an expert opinion.

[89Laredo]

Im far from an expert... I didnt spray it, the 8.8 has a "sump" at the bottom of the case that holds a couple ounces of fluid, I didnt want to fill that full of cleaner and then worry about not getting it all out. I just soaked up as much as I could out of that spot with a rag, and cleaned the gasket surfaces with acetone on a rag.

I think the crap on the magnet was pieces of slag or something from when it was welded (was done two owners ago)

[Mudderoy]

Filled her up for her last day of work before retirement

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Retirement?

[prcjeep]

Filled her up for her last day of work before retirement

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Huh? What the heck are you talking about???

You getting a new car?

[Brasscatz]

Retirement?








Huh? What the heck are you talking about???

You getting a new car?

Yeppers. Jeep is being retired from DD duties to toy status. Picking up my new car tomorrow. Now I can wheel without as much worry


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[BeardedBassGuy]

Last night went to my buddies house... had a lovely diner that my wife prepared...

Then we changed the starter and the fan clutch.

Starter sounds 10million times better... fan clutch was a waste of $40 and an hour. Still having overheating issues at idle. :bang: HOWEVER, we think we figured it out last night...

The ONE THING I didn't check was the thermostat. As it was idling after we installed the fan clutch, we noticed it never seemed to cycle. The top radiator hose always stayed squeezable/built pressure.

Buying a new t-stat tonight, and will change it after I get back in town Sunday.

[XJ Wheeler]

Filled her up for her last day of work before retirement

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:( :sad0147: :cry:

[Brasscatz]

Officially retired it to full time wheeler! Part Time back-up vehicle too. Meet the new gas-sipping DD!

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[XJMJeep]

Getting new shoes as I type this! :D
Finally decided which size to get.
33 x 10.50's

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[Mudderoy]

Officially retired it to full time wheeler! Part Time back-up vehicle too. Meet the new gas-sipping DD!

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Man that thing looks like it would be easy to do some flexing on! :smiley-laughing021:

[abebehrmann]

Man that thing looks like it would be easy to do some flexing on! :smiley-laughing021:

It even looks a bit like an RTI ramp

[Mudderoy]

Okay so I put in a new radiator, OEM heavy duty 2 row.
I replaced the perfectly good Grand Cherokee Heavy Duty fan clutch with a stock one from O'reilys. Same one Matt just did to his.
Swapped out the A/C compressor, as I think this other NEW unit is the reason why I can't get lower than 58 degree cooling. My ENTIRE A/C system is new! Charged the A/C system.

Okay well this is what I WILL be doing today, probably get started in about an hour.

[nateyz2000]

Camping and wheeling carnage....

[Mudderoy]

Okay I got started about 2pm, ate a big plate of BBQ, man wish I hadn't now, and took a little rest before getting out there in the heat.

So far I have everything out, radiator, GC fan clutch and A/C compressor.

I have the stock fan clutch installed, the new A/C compressor installed and just started pulling vacuum on the system. Next will be getting the belt tightening tool (why I'm up here at the computer) and adjusting the belt, tightening everything down, then installing the radiator.

Should be done in less than ah hour, with the exception of the vacuum and filling of the system. Boy I hope the compressor was the problem. Looking forward to some nice 38-ish vent temps.

[XJ Wheeler]

You're gonna have enough barely used parts to build another soon.

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[Mudderoy]

Well I'm done. Cleaned up, etc...

A/C is only cooling as much as it was before. We'll see what the radiator and fan clutch does tomorrow.

[JeepFreak]

Have you tried to see whether or not your evaporator coil is bad? I don't know how old your Jeep is but if it's old enough it could have an accumulator as well which may need some looking into. If your evaporator coil is bad then you wouldn't be getting very much cold air into your car. I trust that you know what the evaporator does but in the off chance you don't, it evaporates the liquid refrigerant into a gas so that it can take the heat with it back through the AC system again. It's quite possible that it doesn't work as efficiently as it should which in turn would make everything else not work as efficiently as it should.

[4.3LXJ]

Well I'm done. Cleaned up, etc...

A/C is only cooling as much as it was before. We'll see what the radiator and fan clutch does tomorrow.

Tony, you replaced the evap coil, correct? I am suspecting you have the wrong orifice there. Not sure if they can be replaced on these. But would bear some investigation

[msmoorenburg]

Tony, you replaced the evap coil, correct? I am suspecting you have the wrong orifice there. Not sure if they can be replaced on these. But would bear some investigation

Tony do you still have your old orifice tube

[4.3LXJ]

Project TJ Resurrection got a winch today. Pics tomorrow

[nateyz2000]

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[Mudderoy]

Have you tried to see whether or not your evaporator coil is bad? I don't know how old your Jeep is but if it's old enough it could have an accumulator as well which may need some looking into. If your evaporator coil is bad then you wouldn't be getting very much cold air into your car. I trust that you know what the evaporator does but in the off chance you don't, it evaporates the liquid refrigerant into a gas so that it can take the heat with it back through the AC system again. It's quite possible that it doesn't work as efficiently as it should which in turn would make everything else not work as efficiently as it should.

It's all new.

[Mudderoy]

Tony do you still have your old orifice tube

Yes, the old new one. :D The orifice tube is actually inside the hard line. It's the same one I replaced in the 99.

[Mudderoy]

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Who made that tie rod Nate?

[XJ Wheeler]

Looked into what i can do to hook up my trans cooler. I don't have a gauge but i can tell that trans is getting HOT. I think i figured it out but have a couple questions so i'll just start a thread so anyone else putting one of these in can find it easier.

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[msmoorenburg]

Installed a 14ft lift yes really 14ft













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[Carves]

Installed a 14ft lift yes really 14fthttp://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/IMG_20130727_124629_505_zps8a448041.jpg[/URL]


heh heh ... Gunna be a lot of local to you, xjtalkers ... getting a sudden urge to do some underneath maintenance ...

Worked out a rental rate ?? .. ;);) .. :D

[msmoorenburg]

heh heh ... Gunna be a lot of local to you, xjtalkers ... getting a sudden urge to do some underneath maintenance ...

Worked out a rental rate ?? .. ;);) .. :D

dig and dig deep :) I got to make the wife happy :). This is for a buddy opening up a new shop. But i do have a lift

[benzy]

Not today, but in the past week. I have only had it about 3 weeks.
1 Fixed rear gate / learned how here, thank you
2 Fixed (bypassed) window lock switch / learned how here, thank you
3 New TPS / it's still acting up though, but not as bad. O2 maybe???
4 Truck bed liner on rockers and around wheel wells / rust and a dent repaired
5 Sprayed and sprayed and sprayed and will spray again tonight with penetrating oil, all the bits associated with a lift.
6 Replaced the gear oil in the front and rear diffs
7 Greased all the fittings in the front

[graverobberjk]

took the top off and enjoying some central texas sun, tomorrow I get my new front end, good week for the Jeep :)

[prcjeep]

filled up the 90 again...
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[Brasscatz]

Teared up as I left for work with it still in the garage.... Then I looked down at my display.... my tears dried up a bit after that ;) but I still missed driving my Jeep

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[Carves]

dig and dig deep :)

:D:D



This is for a buddy opening up a new shop.

Aaaahhh ... of course .. :oops:

I thought the shed and paddock looked a bit tidier than usual .. :p .. :D

[nateyz2000]

Who made that tie rod Nate?

It's the stock drag link, the tie rods were the "performance" ones from orielly auto parts

[cj4a nz]

well got serious
reinstalled the seat's, checked the seat belt still fit found and tightened the loose nut behind the steering wheel, think I'm ready for the mud plug may change the bent spring if I feel like it

[editedforsafety]

Changed the oil, transmission fluid, and transfer case fluid. Overfilled the transmission and had to dump some out.

Everybody says to buy a fluid pump for the transfer case, but I cheaped out and got what looks like a gigantic syringe meant for mixing 2 cycle fuel. It worked, but took forever. To make matters worse, the fluid looked like it'd been changed recently so I probably could have skipped it. At least I know now, though.

Hosed some of the mud out of the undercarriage while I was at it. It had gathered a lot.

[alex673]

Fixed the power door locks in my '95. Very easy job!
For those unsure how to do it, remove the trims, find the rod that controls the locks, and spray the plastic "junctions" (usually greased - the grease gets sticky over time and doesn't lubricate any more.) on the rods with WD40/Inox or similar.
Now they all lock and unlock at the same time, on command...

[bulrid8]

Changed the oil, transmission fluid, and transfer case fluid. Overfilled the transmission and had to dump some out.

Everybody says to buy a fluid pump for the transfer case, but I cheaped out and got what looks like a gigantic syringe meant for mixing 2 cycle fuel. It worked, but took forever. To make matters worse, the fluid looked like it'd been changed recently so I probably could have skipped it. At least I know now, though.

Hosed some of the mud out of the undercarriage while I was at it. It had gathered a lot.

Why not use the drain plug?

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[Carves]

Why not use the drain plug?

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I think he might have used the pump for filling.

... much better way - than the 6ft of hose and the funnel stuck thru the door handle method I use .. :D:D

[bulrid8]

I think he might have used the pump for filling.

... much better way - than the 6ft of hose and the funnel stuck thru the door handle method I use .. :D:D

Ahhh. I just take top from gear oil bottle and put on atf bottle, with short piece of hose.

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[editedforsafety]

I think he might have used the pump for filling.

... much better way - than the 6ft of hose and the funnel stuck thru the door handle method I use .. :D:D

Almost cobbled together a hose to do that. I guess next time I'll try the gear oil top.

Or just pay $10 for a fluid pump.

[graverobberjk]

finally got my XRC stinger front bumper in and installed it last night :D lost a lot of skin on my knuckles, but I got all but the skid plate done.

[Mudderoy]

finally got my XRC stinger front bumper in and installed it last night :D lost a lot of skin on my knuckles, but I got all but the skid plate done.

Mechanic gloves for the win! It is a little harder to work with, but my hands now stay oh so pretty!

[graverobberjk]

Mechanic gloves for the win! It is a little harder to work with, but my hands now stay oh so pretty!


they are harder to work with, I have a pair, but I didnt use them. I couldent see the bolts for the stock bumper so everything was by feel and the space was so tight I could barely get my squatch hands in as is lol

[Mudderoy]

they are harder to work with, I have a pair, but I didnt use them. I couldent see the bolts for the stock bumper so everything was by feel and the space was so tight I could barely get my squatch hands in as is lol

I'm lucky, in a way, my hands are a little small for my size. I know what you mean about going by feel, and the hand condoms kill that.

[ArmyGuy45]

Fixed the leaking transmission pan, turns out the pan was warped.

[Mudderoy]

Fixed the leaking transmission pan, turns out the pan was warped.

Someone must have over tightened the bolts at one time in the past.

[JeepFreak]

I didn't necessarily do this but I had my mechanic do it since I really didn't feel comfortable trying. As some of you know, my XJ blew the radiator almost a week ago. Well I wasn't comfortable trying to start it myself after that, so I had him fire it up to see if it would still start under its own power or if the pistons had seized up. We turned it on, it kicked over and it remained running so we're taking it as a sign the pistons had not seized and we're moving on to the rest of the problems that need to be repaired. Should have my XJ back up and running next week.

[XJ Wheeler]

Hacked up a transmission line to flare it for the cooler plumbing. But had the wrong hose clamps sooo... :screwy:

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[Infidel Edition]

Going with the blue dash lights...
I added blue led lights under the dash - replacing the under dash door lights
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$3.99 + about an hour

[TeXJ]

Do you drive a Honda? Do they pulsate with the beat?

[Infidel Edition]

Do you drive a Honda? Do they pulsate with the beat?

No...
But they're a pretty shade of blue:mad0029:

[90ARMYxj]

Received my add a leaf kit with spring spacers get to install them tomorrow before it gets too hot to breathe.

[Infidel Edition]

No...
But they're a pretty shade of blue:mad0029:

...and they're bright as sh...'er ah ... well stock
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:rolleyes:

[xj4life2]

I didn't necessarily do this but I had my mechanic do it since I really didn't feel comfortable trying. As some of you know, my XJ blew the radiator almost a week ago. Well I wasn't comfortable trying to start it myself after that, so I had him fire it up to see if it would still start under its own power or if the pistons had seized up. We turned it on, it kicked over and it remained running so we're taking it as a sign the pistons had not seized and we're moving on to the rest of the problems that need to be repaired. Should have my XJ back up and running next week.

Who's workin on it ??

[xj4life2]

they are harder to work with, I have a pair, but I didnt use them. I couldent see the bolts for the stock bumper so everything was by feel and the space was so tight I could barely get my squatch hands in as is lol

ok , you at least remembered you have some ......my brand new ones lol lol . Funny to hear you say that about wearing gloves. I can't even use the surgical kind , need to feel whats going on, mabey thats why my big hands are one giant scar :crazy: bumper looks good , winch mount ??

[xj4life2]

finally got my XRC stinger front bumper in and installed it last night :D lost a lot of skin on my knuckles, but I got all but the skid plate done.

:worthlesspics:
We have a saying on here without pictures, it didn't happen !!!

[Mudderoy]

Do you drive a Honda? Do they pulsate with the beat?

lol be nice

[TeXJ]

lol be nice

sorry :( :p

[JeepFreak]

Who's workin on it ??

Norcal Quality Automotive by Mize Tire Specialists and Jeannie's Consignment. His name is Brad. His family owns the shop. His wife is the receptionist. He's a good guy. Doesn't force you into anything and fixes only what you want him to fix. He doesn't overcharge and try to swindle you like other mechanics. He's even gonna let me help him fix my own car. I told him the radiator I need at Autozone is 102.99 which is really how much it is and he said "Alright we'll charge you that much for the radiator and you can pay labor costs." All in all it's gonna cost me about 250 to fix the radiator which is a damn good deal cause it includes the testing, fluids, and hoses. He's a good mechanic. I trust him with my car over everyone else.

[Brasscatz]

Got her all set up and ready for some WHEELIN!!! WOOO! Got the GearPro camera in and set up, Jeep cleaned out, fluids checked and topped off if needed, cooler in the back. In the morning I need to stop at the gas station and fill her up and buy ice and beverages ;) I'm excited!

[XJ Wheeler]

Got her all set up and ready for some WHEELIN!!! WOOO! Got the GearPro camera in and set up, Jeep cleaned out, fluids checked and topped off if needed, cooler in the back. In the morning I need to stop at the gas station and fill her up and buy ice and beverages ;) I'm excited!

And leave that Honda behind! :p

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[Brasscatz]

Awwww maaaan! I was thinking of using the Honda to flat tow it there like Matt is doing with his Nissan ;)

[xj4life2]

Norcal Quality Automotive by Mize Tire Specialists and Jeannie's Consignment. His name is Brad. His family owns the shop. His wife is the receptionist. He's a good guy. Doesn't force you into anything and fixes only what you want him to fix. He doesn't overcharge and try to swindle you like other mechanics. He's even gonna let me help him fix my own car. I told him the radiator I need at Autozone is 102.99 which is really how much it is and he said "Alright we'll charge you that much for the radiator and you can pay labor costs." All in all it's gonna cost me about 250 to fix the radiator which is a damn good deal cause it includes the testing, fluids, and hoses. He's a good mechanic. I trust him with my car over everyone else.

I've never met him , strange I thought I knew everybody up on the hill but It's good to hear you have so much confidence in him and you two have a working agreement. I guess I'll have to stop by and introduce myself sometime . I just know there are several good mechanics here and some that I wouldn't take a broken wagon too !! Glad you found a good one.

[JeepFreak]

I've never met him , strange I thought I knew everybody up on the hill but It's good to hear you have so much confidence in him and you two have a working agreement. I guess I'll have to stop by and introduce myself sometime . I just know there are several good mechanics here and some that I wouldn't take a broken wagon too !! Glad you found a good one.

Yeah I don't even have my money yet but my lawyer gave me a letter to give to him stating that he can work on my car and expect to get paid. I gave it to him and he said "Well I trust you just like you trust me so I'll start work on your car on Tuesday." He's closed Monday so he's gonna get to it the day after. $408 for a new radiator, flushing, hoses, fluids, and water pump which includes labor and diagnostics. Great deal I'll say. He went to Wyotech and graduated with honors so I'd say he knows his stuff.

[XjJeepacorn]

Jeep freak ;) ;) ;)

Tore out the seats in hero today and that's about it, BBQ and beer now :)

[Brasscatz]

Wheeled the crap out off it! Videos to follow soon. Big Jim and Matt have pics of me stuck in the big mud hole though...

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[Brasscatz]

I would've been fine if I stayed to the left lol

http://youtu.be/zQ6gEUuNVZk

[JeepFreak]

Jeep freak ;) ;) ;)

Tore out the seats in hero today and that's about it, BBQ and beer now :)

Lol yessssss???

[Mudderoy]

I would've been fine if I stayed to the left lol

http://youtu.be/zQ6gEUuNVZk

Did you get water in the Jeep?

[Brasscatz]

Did you get water in the Jeep?

Actually the seals held. But it was so close to being in by the time Matt winched me outta there

[Mudderoy]

Actually the seals held. But it was so close to being in by the time Matt winched me outta there

Were you guys on the CB, or Zello? I didn't think about the Jeep to Jeep communications, until the Jeep in front of you disappeared in the video! I mean they came back, but I was just thinking what if. lol

[bigjim350]

Wheeled the crap out off it! Videos to follow soon. Big Jim and Matt have pics of me stuck in the big mud hole though...

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

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130803_100903_zpsfad19d38.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130803_101001_zps12ff28a2.jpg

[oderdene]

removed and cleaned driver side rear door lock. dismounted it and put in cup of gasoline for hours. then cleaned with carb cleaner and assembled. Works like new and I found a 1/2" of gunk in cup with gasoline :D will do other 3 next weekend.

[Brasscatz]

Were you guys on the CB, or Zello? I didn't think about the Jeep to Jeep communications, until the Jeep in front of you disappeared in the video! I mean they came back, but I was just thinking what if. lol

I used Zello to call Matt back. No particular channel since I think he was the only one out there that had Zello installed. It's a pretty handy tool to have as long as you have cell reception! Jimbo did a great job of keeping an eye on me behind him when we went through the more hairy areas that my 3" lift and stock bald tires had trouble with. (As you can see) I pushed the limits of my jeep further than last time and went through a lot more stuff than I have before. It helps knowing I don't have to drive it to work on Monday! I was really impressed what it made it through! I did get stuck a few more times, but tire traction on my bald tires and height were my main downfall. I was really impressed with what my little jeep followed them through!

[JeepFreak]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130803_100903_zpsfad19d38.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130803_101001_zps12ff28a2.jpg

Shoulda stayed a little more right lol

[Brasscatz]

How close the mud was from coming in

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[JeepFreak]

You have to get someone to tow you out or did you manage to wiggle yourself out of that?

[Brasscatz]

Msmoorenburg winched me out. That sucker was stuck

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[JeepFreak]

Msmoorenburg winched me out. That sucker was stuck

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

Damn I was about you give you props for driving out of that yourself lol at least it didn't get in your XJ. That would have been fun to clean out...not.

[Brasscatz]

Oh I got in it. I hosed off the exterior, but not the interior yet

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[JeepFreak]

Oh I got in it. I hosed off the exterior, but not the interior yet

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

How much is your XJ raised? Mine's still stock but yours looks a little bit taller than mine. Gotta make sure I go taller :smiley-laughing021:

[Brasscatz]

3" on stock 235's... for now.

[girlyjen78]

I used Zello to call Matt back. No particular channel since I think he was the only one out there that had Zello installed. It's a pretty handy tool to have as long as you have cell reception! Jimbo did a great job of keeping an eye on me behind him when we went through the more hairy areas that my 3" lift and stock bald tires had trouble with. (As you can see) I pushed the limits of my jeep further than last time and went through a lot more stuff than I have before. It helps knowing I don't have to drive it to work on Monday! I was really impressed what it made it through! I did get stuck a few more times, but tire traction on my bald tires and height were my main downfall. I was really impressed with what my little jeep followed them through!

Your Jeep did great once again! We had a blast :)

[girlyjen78]

Tim bought (me) a pressure washer today and I washed all of that gunky mud off of his XJ :)

We installed the rough country sticker on my YJ today! Will post pics in my build thread!

[Hum Wee JR]

I spent 5 hours Friday night and 12 hours Saturday rescuing my dad (4.3lxj) from the Fordyce creek area. It was an epic journey, involving sunburns in the day and near freezing temps at night, an xj, yj, tj, jk, chevy truck and trailer, septic pumping truck, refrigerator, a long walk, hitch hiking and a dozen how much longer phone calls. I am home now and he should be tomorrow. I am sure more of the story will unravel later this week

[XJ Wheeler]

Had quite a frustrating time getting the trans cooler finished plumbed Saturday. Found a bad o-ring and of course couldn't find my supply. Spent hours looking but finally gave in and went to Advance and got 2 sets (1-standard, 1-metric). It was getting late by that time so rushed to get it put together. Got it all done and drove it later. I left the grille off the front so i could check for leaks and am glad to say there were none. Hopefully my transmission likes it as much as i do. And i can check off another thing I've done. :thumbsup:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-08-03211618-1.jpg

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[TimmyTXJ]

Had quite a frustrating time getting the trans cooler finished plumbed Saturday. Found a bad o-ring and of course couldn't find my supply. Spent hours looking but finally gave in and went to Advance and got 2 sets (1-standard, 1-metric). It was getting late by that time so rushed to get it put together. Got it all done and drove it later. I left the grille off the front so i could check for leaks and am glad to say there were none. Hopefully my transmission likes it as much as i do. And i can check off another thing I've done. :thumbsup:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-08-03211618-1.jpg

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Congrats Jake! That's a job I'm hoping to get done very soon. My transmission is acting up a bit, I think it's due to low or extremely dirty fluid. Been holding off changing it until I get the trans cooler on.

[XJ Wheeler]

Congrats Jake! That's a job I'm hoping to get done very soon. My transmission is acting up a bit, I think it's due to low or extremely dirty fluid. Been holding off changing it until I get the trans cooler on.

Thanks bud! I can't believe it took me so long to do something so easy. If you need any info on how i fit mine let me know.

I need to change mine too, its been slipping a little.

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[jeepin_idaho]

I disassembled the actuating lever for my OX lockers. Note I've got everything dialed in so I've got worry-free trekking lined up for this weekend.

I'm going to be providing some media coverage for the Vermont Overland Trophy Challenge. http://vermontoverland.com/vot

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Mudderoy]

I disassembled the actuating lever for my OX lockers. Note I've got everything dialed in so I've got worry-free trekking lined up for this weekend.

I'm going to be providing some media coverage for the Vermont Overland Trophy Challenge. http://vermontoverland.com/vot

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

Front and rear lockers, that's gotta be a welcomed change.

[jeepin_idaho]

It provides a certain level of confidence ;). And when the lockers can't get it done, that's when it's nice to have a 12k which housing inside the bumper!

I'll be using my GoPro as a self-spotting tool too since my beagle is going to be my co-driver/navigator.

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[nateyz2000]

Put it in Craigslist:-(

[jeepin_idaho]

Put it in Craigslist:-(

Booo! Where is it listed?

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[nateyz2000]

Booo! Where is it listed?

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

Stockton, ca

[XJ Wheeler]

Sorry to hear that, Nate. Are you gonna get another?

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[nateyz2000]

Sorry to hear that, Nate. Are you gonna get another?

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Maybe... Might just build the wj... Haven't decided...

[prcjeep]

I drove the 96 to work today... bad idea cause now i want to drive it everyday again

[Mudderoy]

I drove the 96 to work today... bad idea cause now i want to drive it everyday again

What have you been driving?

[prcjeep]

What have you been driving?

A 1990 XJ i picked up in April

[Carves]

Spent another squillion dollars on it - and ordered an adjustable panhard rod and a coupla airfilters. ...

[XjJeepacorn]

I would've been fine if I stayed to the left lol

http://youtu.be/zQ6gEUuNVZk

Lol oh, you're stuck? Can't get my pretty clean white jeep dirty buh bye! :)

[XjJeepacorn]

Lol yessssss???

Hello :) I've missed you

[XjJeepacorn]

My damn engine light has been out for a while think the light bulb just burnt I thought things I had done fixed it so today I actually decided since I've been replacing parts and its still running crappy I'd put the code reader to it. 4 friggan codes lmao!

P132 P133 P0138 and P1492

Looks like I need both oxygen sensors and my battery sensor is probably pinched seeing as its resting on a chunk of 2x4 because its a damn Honda battery and too tall lmao! Still haven't strapped it down just because I have been to busy building and working to go wheeling so far this year! Suppose I should order those sensors today. Also ordered new rockers for hero, by the looks of things I'm thinking I
Can get away with patching up the rear pans they aren't as bad... I'm going to sand blast the crap out of under neath both jeeps prime and seal and rhino line them both

[JeepFreak]

Hello :) I've missed you

xD Missed you too!

[XjJeepacorn]

Your Internet aunty is alive and well here lol! How is superman doing?

[XjJeepacorn]

And how are you too by the way how is the rad situation today?

[JeepFreak]

Superman??? lol and the radiator is out and the new one is in. Turns out the water pump was fine (had it replaced anyway), but the radiator is what came apart. The right side tank exploded and busted apart which caused the radiator to drain all of its fluid. So now the thermostat, radiator, and water pump are all new as well as the serpentine belt since that had a lot of cracks in it. Red is being way less temperamental now lol

[denverd1]

assessed the t-case for loose bolts and other reasons for puddling oil beneath it. No luck. looks like i'll be splitting the case before she goes to winter camp.

[XjJeepacorn]

Superman??? lol and the radiator is out and the new one is in. Turns out the water pump was fine (had it replaced anyway), but the radiator is what came apart. The right side tank exploded and busted apart which caused the radiator to drain all of its fluid. So now the thermostat, radiator, and water pump are all new as well as the serpentine belt since that had a lot of cracks in it. Red is being way less temperamental now lol

Nice guess that means your happy! XJ super man was who I was referring to he's a funny kid too

[Rustbucket]

-changed the oil
-fixed some more of the damage that resulted from getting hit by a plow this winter
I'm on a roll!

[89Laredo]

Cps and power steering mods.
Durango box (hopefully) and new PS pump tomorrow.
http://i.imgur.com/PWTOiay.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Y0evSfD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xgO6krv.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/W0woJap.jpg

[JeepFreak]

Nice guess that means your happy! XJ super man was who I was referring to he's a funny kid too

Oh yeah definitely!Turns out that the water pump WAS bad. It was seeping coolant which is why I had to constantly refill the radiator with extra fluid. So I'm glad I was able to remove all of it and get it new. I'm also apprenticing under my mechanic who is fixing my XJ. So you could say it's been a pretty good day.

[XjJeepacorn]

Sweet are you in school? I've been lazy about the getting my butt together for school. I just want my xj's built to a certain point before I start school again because I won't have as much time and I wanna go to California again so.. Lol yeah!

[XJ Wheeler]

Decided to paint the smaller slats in my grille that are chrome to see if it would clean up the old front end a bit. I used Plastidip in case i didn't like it and if i do i'll probably redo it in regular paint. Spent a few hours with taping it off though. Anyways, whatcha think?

Before

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/CIMG2956-2.jpg

After

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[bluedragon436]

I like the way the grille looks with it being blacked out...

[bluedragon436]

I looked at pictures of it.... most of them I've noticed show it covered in mud... oh well think it looks better with that paint job anyways... LOL

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks bud! I was hoping to take some of that 80s design out of the front end and modernize it a bit, and i think it does.

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[SteveMongr]

TJ Resurrection got some nice seats out of a 98 XJ

I got the same seats from a ZJ and put them in the XJ.

[Brasscatz]

Decided to paint the smaller slats in my grille that are chrome to see if it would clean up the old front end a bit. I used Plastidip in case i didn't like it and if i do i'll probably redo it in regular paint. Spent a few hours with taping it off though. Anyways, whatcha think?

Before

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/CIMG2956-2.jpg

After

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Yeah, the black definitely looks good

[XJ Wheeler]

Yeah, the black definitely looks good

Thanks, bro. Its growing on me. Although, i wonder how long its gonna last up there, its already tried peeling off a little. :rolleyes:

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[Brasscatz]

Thanks, bro. Its growing on me. Although, i wonder how long its gonna last up there, its already tried peeling off a little. :rolleyes:

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Shoot, you should see MY plasti-dip after that wheelin trip! looks like my jeep has little red chicken pox all over the bumpers! I'm getting excited about doing some modifications now :D

[4x4Dalton]

Shoot, you should see MY plasti-dip after that wheelin trip! looks like my jeep has little red chicken pox all over the bumpers! I'm getting excited about doing some modifications now :D

Lol the Red-Headed Step child done got sick :D they have a shot for that it's called White :) :)

[XJ Wheeler]

Shoot, you should see MY plasti-dip after that wheelin trip! looks like my jeep has little red chicken pox all over the bumpers! I'm getting excited about doing some modifications now :D

I'm gonna have to see that. Its good it got it young though. :D

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[89Laredo]

Durango box, PS pump.

[oderdene]

replaced front brake piston, seal and pad

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aQGqKsnsK5k/UgZKfSiXIBI/AAAAAAAACq4/unJMGfYiSrY/s1600/IMG_5262.JPG

old pistons have cracks and sometimes stuck, mostly return when depress brake pedal

[JeepFreak]

Sweet are you in school? I've been lazy about the getting my butt together for school. I just want my xj's built to a certain point before I start school again because I won't have as much time and I wanna go to California again so.. Lol yeah!

Yeah I'm hopefully going to go back this semester. I just hope that I get this job at AutoZone so I can say I've apprenticed under a mechanic AND have work related experience so they waive my first class. That way I can go right to the REAL learning.

In other news, I got my XJ back from the mechanic today. She runs great. No more overheating, no more seeping water pump and goodbye cracked drive belt. She did a great job on the road again with one minor hiccup this morning. I drove her about .3 of a mile to a gas station near my house, parked, then shut off the engine. I go inside maybe 5 minutes and buy some snacks for work. Come back out, try to fire her up and nothing happens except a sorta hard thud as if the starter wasn't able to move. Try it again and it tries to fire up for about half a second then thuds and stops. I wait 5 seconds and try again and she fires up as if nothing was wrong. Check Engine light did NOT come on so I'm unclear as to what it was (probably the crappy O'Reilley's starter). I'm going to call my mechanic on Monday and see if he found anything strange. As for me, no visible damage or leaks that I can see, and she ran great for over 20 miles with no problems. We'll see how she is when I try to fire her up after work today.

Also got some new shoes for her! BFG A/T tires all around! I think she likes them.

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[OrangeXJ]

replaced the bushing and hime joint on the track bar. no more d/w at 35mph :D

[89Laredo]

trying to track down my power steering issue, new box and pump didn't fix anything, still feels the same.
ThinKing high pressure line has a restriction or the pump I put in is bad.

[oderdene]

fabbed a light bar 30x45mm angle iron

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hBEhy7VhRIY/Ugcqf-D1LhI/AAAAAAAACrk/Cj3Xj-WVq2A/s1600/IMG_5281.JPG

now looking for wiring entrance location/idea

[4.3LXJ]

trying to track down my power steering issue, new box and pump didn't fix anything, still feels the same.
ThinKing high pressure line has a restriction or the pump I put in is bad.

What is it doing?

[89Laredo]

really stiff and won't return to center. Feels like I have about 10 to 20% power assist.
I'm leaning towards the pump I put it in, it was a used one off of a spare motor I bought. its whining, but I thought that was because of the pressure mod I did.
I asked odgreen and he seems to think it a restricted high pressure line though since it was the same issue with two pumps & 2 boxes.

[bigjim350]

Parked the jeep next to the bronco, to try and intimidate it and scare the red off of it. Seems to be working in a few spots....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130811_114355_zps7826cc41.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/bigjim350/media/20130811_114355_zps7826cc41.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

really stiff and won't return to center. Feels like I have about 10 to 20% power assist.
I'm leaning towards the pump I put it in, it was a used one off of a spare motor I bought. its whining, but I thought that was because of the pressure mod I did.
I asked odgreen and he seems to think it a restricted high pressure line though since it was the same issue with two pumps & 2 boxes.

What pressure mod did you do?

[89Laredo]

Took the shim off of the piston.

[abebehrmann]

Didn't do anything to it today but used it to go to an Estate sale. Picked up all this for $15! Highlights include: folding military-style shovel, 2" strap, soldering gun, assorted cold chisels, and lucky horseshoe to help me out in the shop (I'll take all the help I can get). :out:

[JimmyO]

Sataurday I also went to estate sale.I didnt find anything useful but wife filled jeep with stuff for decorating. I think all fishing gear was gone before I arrived.
Sunday I put Thule crossbars that I had from previous jeep,then an astro van.I also put on the hitch mounted bike rack.Summer is busiest time of year for me, my schedule relaxes in fall then I will be outside more for me.JimmyO

[89Laredo]

Worked on my steering a little more. Drilled the outlet fitting to 5/32.
Took the pressure valve back apart and cut a little bit off of the "Guide" (a step I missed when I had it apart before).
http://jeep-manual.ru/images/letter2/power_steering_pump_html_m31809767.jpg
Had to cut the pressure line, couldnt get it off with a wrench :( Gotta pick up a new one after work tomorrow.

Started thinking about other causes besides the hydraulic system. When we changed the box friday we found that this joint was extremely stiff, had to use a prybar and alot of force to get it to move any. Could that be causing my issue?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/y3y7yry3.jpg

[TimmyTXJ]

Installed some quick disconnects this weekend. While I was under the Jeep, I noticed that there were no cotter pins in the castelated nuts where the steering ties into the knuckle... either they rusted off or the guy that swapped out my tie rod while installing the lift failed to put them in. Admittedly, I should have been more vigilant in checking everything over before wheeling it but quite frankly, when I hire someone to do I job, I don't think it's too much to ask that they do it completely. I can't believe there are people out there that are willing to put others lives at risk like that.

Also received my new rear bumper/tire carrier from Dirtbound. My initial thoughts are that I still like the concept of their Mojave bumper but the quality is lacking, especially when compared to the JCR bumper I put on the front. There is a fair amount of weld spatter to clean up and many of the edges need to be knocked down because they're sharp (never dressed after cutting). The steel they used to fabricate the main part of the bumper has quite a bit of rash and some pitting on it. It's not bad enough for me to want to go through the hassle of sending it back though. I'll make it work but it'll take a little more time and effort on my part than I was expecting. I'm also a bit surprised that they didn't include any hardware or installation notes with the bumper.

[Brasscatz]

Man Tim, can't catch a break! I've been wanting to build my own bumpers, but I need a welder, some material, and most importantly... I need to learn to weld! All that together means buying bumpers will be cheaper for me.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Installed some quick disconnects this weekend. While I was under the Jeep, I noticed that there were no cotter pins in the castelated nuts where the steering ties into the knuckle... either they rusted off or the guy that swapped out my tie rod while installing the lift failed to put them in. Admittedly, I should have been more vigilant in checking everything over before wheeling it but quite frankly, when I hire someone to do I job, I don't think it's too much to ask that they do it completely. I can't believe there are people out there that are willing to put others lives at risk like that.

Also received my new rear bumper/tire carrier from Dirtbound. My initial thoughts are that I still like the concept of their Mojave bumper but the quality is lacking, especially when compared to the JCR bumper I put on the front. There is a fair amount of weld spatter to clean up and many of the edges need to be knocked down because they're sharp (never dressed after cutting). The steel they used to fabricate the main part of the bumper has quite a bit of rash and some pitting on it. It's not bad enough for me to want to go through the hassle of sending it back though. I'll make it work but it'll take a little more time and effort on my part than I was expecting. I'm also a bit surprised that they didn't include any hardware or installation notes with the bumper.

Had a local shop do some steering work on our '94 chevy 1/2 ton and didn't put a cotter pin at the pitman arm. Had the steering come loose on a four lane road and the truck turned right. Thankfully there was a side street it veered on to and stopped just before the curb. Just imagine if that was on I45 or something. :rolleyes:

Sorry to hear about the bumper, bud. I've looked at their stuff but...

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[XJ Wheeler]

Man Tim, can't catch a break! I've been wanting to build my own bumpers, but I need a welder, some material, and most importantly... I need to learn to weld! All that together means buying bumpers will be cheaper for me.

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A welder is an investment. :D The money it costs will be made back with future fixes/mods. At least that's how i figure it when i'm deciding to spend money on tools versus having someone else do the work. One, you're paying for someone else's time. The other, you are owning another tool.

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[XjJeepacorn]

I did my steering column last night because the whole ignition assembly was screwed up and I needed a clock spring anyway it's magical not hot wiring the jeep was almost like a novelty today lol

[89Laredo]

Worked on my steering some more.
I think one of two things is happening....
A: The Durango box is a thirsty bitch and needs alot more flow than a stock box
B: My pump is tired and Im putting a bandaid on it.
Im Ok with either one of these options. lol
Drilled the output to 11/64, stock is just under 5/32.Not a huge increase, but definitely noticeable going down the road. I can keep the jeep going straight down the road with one hand again.
Steering is still a little stiff at idle or when the engine is at idle and I am coasting making a turn, but feels almost stock going down the road.
I may drill out the outlet one step larger, we will see. Im going to buy some no4 machine washers and shim up the flow limiter to increase pressure first, since that is reversible.
The pump has quieted down alot too.

Got this in the mail too, gonna use it for an external trans filter. Need to figure out where to mount it. Are the soft sections of the stock trans lines 3/8 ID?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/13/va9y6ymy.jpg

[XjJeepacorn]

Worked on my steering some more.
I think one of two things is happening....
A: The Durango box is a thirsty bitch and needs alot more flow than a stock box
B: My pump is tired and Im putting a bandaid on it.
Im Ok with either one of these options. lol
Drilled the output to 11/64, stock is just under 5/32.Not a huge increase, but definitely noticeable going down the road. I can keep the jeep going straight down the road with one hand again.
Steering is still a little stiff at idle or when the engine is at idle and I am coasting making a turn, but feels almost stock going down the road.
I may drill out the outlet one step larger, we will see. Im going to buy some no4 machine washers and shim up the flow limiter to increase pressure first, since that is reversible.
The pump has quieted down alot too.

Got this in the mail too, gonna use it for an external trans filter. Need to figure out where to mount it. Are the soft sections of the stock trans lines 3/8 ID?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/13/va9y6ymy.jpg

My Durango box was quite easy to turn with 31's I don't know what tires your running. The Dakota box I put in is a little stiffer and it has 1/4 turn more then the Durango box other wise it looks identical just sayin' but also I put a new used pump on it so maybe it could be that one is a bit tired the other one worked well nothing wrong with it except I broke the return line nubbin off and then I super glued it back on, big mistake lol! It was good for like 3 or 4 months and then it sprung a leak while driving and hit the exhaust manifold and caught my jeep on fire yes flaming jeep down the street. I'm glad I have a fire extinguisher in here. That was scary

[XjJeepacorn]

I always thought it was kind of dumb to have the intake and exhaust on the same side, the exhaust will just hear up the intake right? So the plan for hero is that since I have to do the exhaust manifold gasket I'm going to make a heat shield to go in between them. I'm thinking cookie sheet! 4.3 comes up with some great ideas :)

[ArmyGuy45]

I always thought it was kind of dumb to have the intake and exhaust on the same side, the exhaust will just hear up the intake right? So the plan for hero is that since I have to do the exhaust manifold gasket I'm going to make a heat shield to go in between them. I'm thinking cookie sheet! 4.3 comes up with some great ideas :)

I have been wondering this as well. I asked about heat wrap but the guys on here pointed out that could mold over. I think its a stupid design to have the intake and exhuast manifold interlaced. I have always wondered how hot the air is when it gets into the combustion chamber.

[XjJeepacorn]

I haven't really done much to him the past couple weeks I've been helping my friend set up his new shop lots of work I've been there every day. I've only managed to take all the seats and the centre console out but my rockers just got here and I have the floor pans. I also grabbed a sand blaster off my buddy gonna go to town with that thing.

[XjJeepacorn]

I have been wondering this as well. I asked about heat wrap but the guys on here pointed out that could mold over. I think its a stupid design to have the intake and exhuast manifold interlaced. I have always wondered how hot the air is when it gets into the combustion chamber.

*nods* 4.3 cleared up some hotspots in the back of his jeep useing the cookie sheet method, I'm thinking that will do at least a little bit better at keeping it a little cooler. The challenge will be making it not rattle

[89Laredo]

I have been wondering this as well. I asked about heat wrap but the guys on here pointed out that could mold over. I think its a stupid design to have the intake and exhuast manifold interlaced. I have always wondered how hot the air is when it gets into the combustion chamber.

I think the highest I've seen on Mine was ~130.

[4.3LXJ]

Worked on my steering a little more. Drilled the outlet fitting to 5/32.
Took the pressure valve back apart and cut a little bit off of the "Guide" (a step I missed when I had it apart before).
http://jeep-manual.ru/images/letter2/power_steering_pump_html_m31809767.jpg
Had to cut the pressure line, couldnt get it off with a wrench :( Gotta pick up a new one after work tomorrow.

Started thinking about other causes besides the hydraulic system. When we changed the box friday we found that this joint was extremely stiff, had to use a prybar and alot of force to get it to move any. Could that be causing my issue?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/y3y7yry3.jpg

Certaqinly doesn't help

[89Laredo]

My Durango box was quite easy to turn with 31's I don't know what tires your running. The Dakota box I put in is a little stiffer and it has 1/4 turn more then the Durango box other wise it looks identical

33x12.50
25 psi
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/u3uby2yh.jpg

Dakota box is an upgrade? Never heard of anyone using it.

I'm gonna shim up my flow limiter and maybe drill out the outlet some more after work.
I think I should just change the pump, but I'm kinda having fun screwing around with it.

[4.3LXJ]

The Durango V8 box is an upgrade. It has a larger hydraulic piston in it. Gets you about 50% more push on the drag link

[bulrid8]

Got some cut n fold done today.

Rear
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/vata6upy.jpg

Front
Did cut n fold on front too, so I could keep inner liner in place.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/u9ajyta9.jpg

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[Mudderoy]

Got some cut n fold done today.

Rear
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/vata6upy.jpg

Front
Did cut n fold on front too, so I could keep inner liner in place.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/u9ajyta9.jpg

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Nicely done.

[89Laredo]

The Durango V8 box is an upgrade. It has a larger hydraulic piston in it. Gets you about 50% more push on the drag link

I have a Durango box in it... She mentioned a DAKOTA box, which I've never heard of anyone using.

[nickxj94]

I have a Durango box in it... She mentioned a DAKOTA box, which I've never heard of anyone using.

ive heard the chevy s10 box is stronger than the durango and bolts in place too but havent look into it.

[Mudderoy]

I have a Durango box in it... She mentioned a DAKOTA box, which I've never heard of anyone using.

I think I've called it a Dakota box before, meaning Durango.

[nateyz2000]

Received my packages:-) diff covers and hd tie rod w/ends and steering dampner

[Brasscatz]

ive heard the chevy s10 box is stronger than the durango and bolts in place too but havent look into it.

I'd be very interested in knowing about that

[nateyz2000]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/7u6epe9a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/14/vusunyda.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

I have a Durango box in it... She mentioned a DAKOTA box, which I've never heard of anyone using.

Saginaw boxes come in two sizes for both right and left hand drive vehicles. We have the small size. The Chevy PU box for instance is a larger box, but bolts on the wrong side. The Durango V8 box is the larger size that will interchange with ours, and the non V8 box is the same as ours

[ArmyGuy45]

I think the highest I've seen on Mine was ~130.

Have you heat wrapped it to see if there is a difference?

[ArmyGuy45]

Nicely done.

Do you have the "how to" on this?

[NW99XJ]

Couldn't be happier with my Durango Box.
Buttery smooth and responsive steering, and power when I need it in the rocks.
I MAY look into pump upgrades, or small mods to increase fluid pressure, but honestly it's not really necessary (at least for me)

[nickxj94]

Been doing alot of maintenance this month on mine and it was long over due, started out with oil change, ujoints in front axle shafts, hub bearings and rotors,rear leaf springs finally found a used set off a 97-01 xj and used a few of my leafs for a bastard pack, changed oil in front diff it was full of muddy oil, in a few days I change my draglink and tre's since there worn out finally after 199k and alot of offroad use.

[prcjeep]

Looking Good JeepFreak... Reminds me of mine the weekend i put on my 30x950's when she was stock.


Well yesterday i decided to clean out all the shit from inside the 96, EVERYTHING! 3 duffle bags later and an hour or so i was done. Today i realized i didnt go through the glove box.

After cleaning all the things from the inside yesterday I plan on vacuuming and wiping down the inside top to bottom... and also unclogging the AC drain again as my passenger side floor board is repeatedly wet.

[nateyz2000]

Looking Good JeepFreak... Reminds me of mine the weekend i put on my 30x950's when she was stock.


Well yesterday i decided to clean out all the shit from inside the 96, EVERYTHING! 3 duffle bags later and an hour or so i was done. Today i realized i didnt go through the glove box.

After cleaning all the things from the inside yesterday I plan on vacuuming and wiping down the inside top to bottom... and also unclogging the AC drain again as my passenger side floor board is repeatedly wet.

Better ac then heater core!

[89Laredo]

Have you heat wrapped it to see if there is a difference?

No


Trans filter
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/usybyhu7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/pe6ehaqe.jpg

Leaking somewhere, gotta find it.

[ArmyGuy45]

No


Trans filter
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/usybyhu7.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/pe6ehaqe.jpg

Leaking somewhere, gotta find it.

There is already a trans filter?

Have you heard of guys putting on a coolant filter?

I have seen the big disels trucks do it but I dont know if it would benifit our Jeeps.

[bulrid8]

The trans filter is just a screen.

Coolant filters can help. Diesels use them, because their filters have the additives that the diesels need in the coolant.

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[89Laredo]

There is already a trans filter?

Have you heard of guys putting on a coolant filter?

I have seen the big disels trucks do it but I dont know if it would benifit our Jeeps.

The Trans filter in the pan is just a screen, like on an oil pump pickup. I bet its over 100 micron.
The filter I have on right now is a standard oil filter (21085, for 91+ Jeeps)and is rated at 25 micron. After like 5k I will change it for a true hydraulic filter rated at like 5 micron if I can find one that'll fit.
I might end up moving this to the drivers inner fender for more room.

I don't see a need for the coolant filter, just keep it clean and change it often.
Most of them are bypass filters and take forever to filter all of the fluid.
They also have the needed anti cavitation/anti rust/etc stuff in them for "wet sleeve" diesels.

[XjJeepacorn]

I think I've called it a Dakota box before, meaning Durango.

No no I got one they look the same fit the same, there were 3 Durangos in the yard that day and every one of them had the steering box missing so I got desperate lol! The Dakota box has 1/4 turn more and it was a v8 so Idk it works! I needed one the output shaft had allot of play in mine. I still have the core I might just rebuild that one

[XjJeepacorn]

The newer Dakota's all have rack and pinion steering, not sure what year they changed

[Mudderoy]

No no I got one they look the same fit the same, there were 3 Durangos in the yard that day and every one of them had the steering box missing so I got desperate lol! The Dakota box has 1/4 turn more and it was a v8 so Idk it works! I needed one the output shaft had allot of play in mine. I still have the core I might just rebuild that one

Cool, I wasn't wrong again! :bacondance:

[XJ Wheeler]

Got to spend some more $

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[nateyz2000]

Brought it to Midas for alignment:-)

[oderdene]

replaced rear driveshaft u-joints. driveshaft cleaned and sprayed black

[Dredwolf]

Actually worked on it!!! Installed the trimmed and dressed u-bolts on the "new" RE leaf packs.

:bacondance:

[Mudderoy]

Since it turned out that the A/C compressor WASN'T bad on my 98 I installed the old NEW one in my 99. The compressor in it (from a 2000 XJ) was working fine, but there's a leak somewhere.

With this compressor installed that means everything is new with the exception of the condenser and the evap. Matt put the evap in also from a 2000, and I really don't think it's the problem, but we'll see.

After 45 min vac...

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After 15 min vac off...
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[90ARMYxj]

Installed new 3 inch lift ontop of the rustys 4.5 inch lift get to do a shake down run tomorrow with a stop to pick up new u joints because mine are toast this has been one rough rig I might buy a stock one next time and start from scratch because having to fix other people jimmy rigs is hell

[Dredwolf]

I might buy a stock one next time and start from scratch because having to fix other people jimmy rigs is hell

X2....love my XJ, but man, "fixing" everything to be balanced has been a lot of extra work...

[saar]

Hi,

For the second time in half a year :(
http://www.jeepsallover.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79&d=1376809963&stc=1

replacing the head gasket, previous time, I didn't check the engine block, as you can see in the image, I did it now...
Saar

[XJ Wheeler]

Drove it today and my glow gauges aren't working. I think its gonna be the small control box because about every 7 times or so when i switch colors it flickers.

Add it to the list. :rolleyes:

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[oderdene]

1. flushed transmission fluid through cooling line and added Castrol TQ-DIII (Dexron III) until new fluid appears transmission outlet. checked and filled up to correct level
2. cleaned TPS & IAC, then reset PCM:
a. disconnect battery + cable
b. connect 30 seconds with - cable.
c. reconnect battery cable
d. turn key to ON position
e. headlight ON
f. headlight OFF
g. locked a jeep and left for overnight

this morning, jeep starts normally, but driving rough. when Reverse, it shuts off and I started again. on D it wants to shut off but skinny pedal helps. on road:
1. on steady 20mph (she don't to go over 20-30mph) and same gas pedal position RPM raises to 3000 and drops to 1000
2. gear changing erratical
3. throw CEL and code was 15, 24, 51

what can be the reason?

[Carves]

Geez Mr Oderdene ... You are on a roll ...

Wanna come down and tinker on mine ... I have bunch of stuff that needs doing .. :D


24
P0122 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage Low
Throttle position sensor input below the minimum acceptable voltage
or
P0123 Throttle Position Sensor Voltage High
Throttle position sensor input above the maximum acceptable voltage.

15
P0500 No Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal
No vehicle speed sensor signal detected during road load conditions.

51
P0171 Fuel System Lean
A lean air/fuel mixture has been indicated by an abnormally rich correction factor.


Might pay to double check all the connections and wiring on the TPS and the Tranny ??


The mil code 51 is probably caused by the mil code 24 issue.

[cantab27]

1. flushed transmission fluid through cooling line and added Castrol TQ-DIII (Dexron III) until new fluid appears transmission outlet. checked and filled up to correct level
2. cleaned TPS & IAC, then reset PCM:
a. disconnect battery + cable
b. connect 30 seconds with - cable.
c. reconnect battery cable
d. turn key to ON position
e. headlight ON
f. headlight OFF
g. locked a jeep and left for overnight

this morning, jeep starts normally, but driving rough. when Reverse, it shuts off and I started again. on D it wants to shut off but skinny pedal helps. on road:
1. on steady 20mph (she don't to go over 20-30mph) and same gas pedal position RPM raises to 3000 and drops to 1000
2. gear changing erratical
3. throw CEL and code was 15, 24, 51

what can be the reason?

new tps time .........

[Dredwolf]

Got to get back on the XJ build....I had modified an older XJ fuel tank skid to work, but the modification "gap" bothered me...

http://i.minus.com/iTsKr4Pwxhofn.JPG

So I pulled the skid, and dug in my scrap bins...found an appropriate piece and cut it out with the HF portaband...

Wedged it in place..

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b605/dredwolf1/Accessories/XJ%20Project/IMG_3897_zps6bc5e3ac.jpg

Tacked in...

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b605/dredwolf1/Accessories/XJ%20Project/IMG_3899_zpsc4c25618.jpg

Finishing the weld...

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b605/dredwolf1/Accessories/XJ%20Project/IMG_3900_zpsfdde8b77.jpg

A little flapwheel work, some flat black paint, and done! Did both sides, much happier with the modded skid now.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b605/dredwolf1/Accessories/XJ%20Project/IMG_3907_zps77526e61.jpg

With some luck, maybe a little more wrench time this week...had the Optima on trickle charge today.

[jeepin_idaho]

Last week I noticed a grinding noise fry the rear end. After driving it hard at the Vermont Overland trophy challenge, I want sure what to expect. Turns out one of the pads had written through ALL of the brake material.

I probably should have replaced the rotor too but instead just swapped out all the pads. Now it stops strong, doesn't pull and no more grinding!

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Dan
http://facebook.com/the4x4podcast

[Mudderoy]

Well finally went up in the attic above the garage to look and see if that's where I put the front skid. It was! Installed it, then went ahead and drilled the Dana 30 yoke out for the ubolts.

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[oderdene]

new tps time .........


any suggestion for TPS? which one is best for 1991 4.0 HO?

i read, some of us having issues with new TPS. :( and I am little far :D so wanting to hit bull's eye :))

[msmoorenburg]

any suggestion for TPS? which one is best for 1991 4.0 HO?

i read, some of us having issues with new TPS. :( and I am little far :D so wanting to hit bull's eye :))

One with a lifetime warranty if possible

[msmoorenburg]

So this weekend I installed the upper axle mount bushing, front skid plate, corrected my steering wheel, Adjusted my long arms, And picked up a parts rig



and the big question is (if the parts car could talk what would it say)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/20130816_201238_zpsa0ea3e89.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/20130816_201238_zpsa0ea3e89.jpg.html)

[McChoka]

This weekend I installed my new rear axle (and aligned it, since I messed up) and primered my new fender so I can put it on.

[benzy]

This weekend I installed a Rusty's 2" AAL with coils and shocks. I only broke one of the upper rear shock bolts. :bacondance:

[4.3LXJ]

May seem a little anticlimactic, but did a little work on the band saw and cut the steel for both sides of a frame stiffener.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/IMG_0544_zps09c0dc48.jpg

[oderdene]

wooohoo, borrowed a TPS from friend, now she run great :D

Thanks for suggestion/recommendation Carves, Wayne and Matt
ordered one from rockauto, TH143 - STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. Hope it will arrive within 2 weeks :D

[cpttuna]

kissed the new member of my cherokee family.(98 4door 150,000 miles with rebuilt engine) needs lot of work but the price was right.

[XJ Wheeler]

kissed the new member of my cherokee family.(98 4door 150,000 miles with rebuilt engine) needs lot of work but the price was right.

How many does that make it?

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[bad luck]

I spliced in adaptors for hooking up the stereo in my son's xj. The guy who removed the stereo from my son's old car, just cut all the old wires. The people at Crutchfield, where I ordered the adaptors told me that the color coding on the newer stereo units was all standardized now, I hope that is true, we're going to plug it and try it tomorrow.

[XJ Wheeler]

Got to changing my water pump. Had a bit of a hiccup when removing the power steering pump and forgot how much getting the fan off sucks, so that and a couple non-jeep related problems slowed me enough to where i didn't finish. But the pump is on, along with a new thermostat (for those that remember my low temp issue, i finally got this done :D ), with both torqued, and finally a new lower heater hose. It was almost 10 pm then so i put my stuff up. Should finish tomorrow.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-08-19195554.jpg

Aaahh, much better. Room to work now!

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-08-19195903-1.jpg

Found where, i guess an old, water pump had scored the #1 cylinder wall. The pump i took out didn't have any marks though, so i guess it isn't the original.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-08-19195839-1.jpg

The new pump was tougher to turn than the old one, which free spun. It doesn't hang up, just has a stiff kinda feeling. Is that normal for a new pump, like because of new seals or something?



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[cpttuna]

SIX (but whose counting?)

[bad luck]

I have changed a few water pumps but not on the Cherokee, yet at least. And I think the new ones were stiffer to spin than the old ones. So it sounds like a pretty hard job if things don't go smoothly at least. I hope this fixes all your running warm issues.

[Dredwolf]

The people at Crutchfield, where I ordered the adaptors told me that the color coding on the newer stereo units was all standardized now, I hope that is true, we're going to plug it and try it tomorrow.

The last three I have done, two cheaper Dual head units, and a new Pioneer to go in the Explorer before the trip, that was exactly true, they have standardized.

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday, i got the water pump replacement all buttoned up. And my temps are... worse. Now at idle it quickly climbs to 210, then slowly creeps to 220 when the fan cuts on. And i have no idea how but it still runs right at 160 when driving. :banghead: I put on the new water pump, inlet tube, lower heater hose, 180° thermostat, and a new belt. These things are :screwy: Ran great otherwise though.

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[nickxj94]

Yesterday, i got the water pump replacement all buttoned up. And my temps are... worse. Now at idle it quickly climbs to 210, then slowly creeps to 220 when the fan cuts on. And i have no idea how but it still runs right at 160 when driving. :banghead: I put on the new water pump, inlet tube, lower heater hose, 180° thermostat, and a new belt. These things are :screwy: Ran great otherwise though.

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Mine done the same thing still runs 160 unless its above 80 outside temps and runs 210-220 when over 90 outside. Weird lol

[07Negative]

Cut off the control arm mounts to install the long arms. What a crappy tasks. Now I have to figure out the binding I'm getting from sway bar.

[cpttuna]

My baby got 12 cans of Oreilly auto parts best spray undercoating and plates today.

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[4.3LXJ]

Welded in a frame stiffener, prepared two rear links and sway bar mounts. It was a good day

[Brasscatz]

I'm really sad that I don't get to post up in this thread much anymore.... so here's my sad story for today:

Today, I set yet another box of crap on it in the garage. It makes for a good place to keep my garage door opener that I bring in from my daily driver when I get home from work. Yet every day, I rub its header panel on my way in the house and tell it I'm sorry lol. I did get to pull it out of the garage this past weekend... so I could get to the shop vac on the other side of it lol. I let her run until she got to operating temp and sat in her the whole time to show her some love. I do miss driving it every day, but I'm saving so much money in gas that it almost evens it out.

[jeepin_idaho]

. I do miss driving it every day, but I'm saving so much money in gas that it almost evens it out.

I was thinking the same thing as I filled up today and calculated 13 mpg.

Dan
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[bad luck]

Unrequited love is always so sad.

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm really sad that I don't get to post up in this thread much anymore.... so here's my sad story for today:

Today, I set yet another box of crap on it in the garage. It makes for a good place to keep my garage door opener that I bring in from my daily driver when I get home from work. Yet every day, I rub its header panel on my way in the house and tell it I'm sorry lol. I did get to pull it out of the garage this past weekend... so I could get to the shop vac on the other side of it lol. I let her run until she got to operating temp and sat in her the whole time to show her some love. I do miss driving it every day, but I'm saving so much money in gas that it almost evens it out.

Don't know how you feel about this but why not pick a day and drive it to work, say every two weeks or how much you feel like. Wouldn't make THAT much difference in fuel costs and keeps it from setting up too long. Had too many that sat and began to have enough problems they got neglected. Just a thought bro. ;)

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[Brasscatz]

Yeah, I've thought about that. I need to pick a day when I'm not driving too far. Oh, and I need to get that registration renewed too lol.

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[reddragon72]

Don't know how you feel about this but why not pick a day and drive it to work, say every two weeks or how much you feel like. Wouldn't make THAT much difference in fuel costs and keeps it from setting up too long. Had too many that sat and began to have enough problems they got neglected. Just a thought bro. ;)

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^^^^^THIS!!!^^^^^

I do this. I come home for lunch sometimes and find myself driving back to work in my rig :)

The only thing that is keeping me from driving her more is the frign bouncing!! Got to get those shackle relocation brackets done!!

[oderdene]

had a DW around 30mph when driving over big hole on road. My boy helped turn steering wheels, we found:
- trackbar frame end have a play, but nut is tight enough. Suspecting ball joint like thing worn :(
- steering stabilizer bushing is worn, time to replace 3 year old steering stabilizer

rusty's adjustable track bar is $129, is it good for budget me?
RC-TB122-UV for 2.75"-5" lift applications

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/R/C/RC-TB122-UV_3.jpg

They said:
used a few different tie-rod ends in our track bars:

OEM part # 52005739 (http://www.rustysoffroad.com/steering-tie-rod-end-left.html/) - - MOOG part # ES3096L
OEM part # 52005740 (http://www.rustysoffroad.com/steering-tie-rod-end-1.html/) - - MOOG part # ES3095R
OEM part # 52000599 (http://www.rustysoffroad.com/steering-tie-rod-end-2.html/) - - MOOG part # ES2223R
OEM part # J8136600 (http://www.rustysoffroad.com/steering-tie-rod-end.html/) - - MOOG part # ES140R
Part #MO2274 - - Axle End Replacement Bushing

[4.3LXJ]

It should be sufficient for you

[prcjeep]

Yeah, I've thought about that. I need to pick a day when I'm not driving too far. Oh, and I need to get that registration renewed too lol.

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Can your Jeep come out and play??? :D:xj-red:

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130822_121226_zps822f838e.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130822_121226_zps822f838e.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

Can your Jeep come out and play??? :D:xj-red:

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20130822_121226_zps822f838e.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20130822_121226_zps822f838e.jpg.html)

Man that's a scary photo. Kind of like a restraining order can't get any closer than this photo... :rolleye0012: :xj-pink:

[Brasscatz]

Man that's a scary photo. Kind of like a restraining order can't get any closer than this photo... :rolleye0012: :xj-pink:

No, the sad part is that is the second photo Patrick has taken from that spot in my subdivision and BOTH photos show trash in the undeveloped fields... I'm so tired of living in the ghetto

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[redneck999]

I probably watch too much tv but if you live in the ghetto shouldn't there be a burned out hull of a car, plywood windows on the buildings. Shady looking rastafarian looking individuals casually exchanging goods from one hand to another all the while being shook down by cops driving a red and white torino looking for someone named "huggy bear". Oh and it does look like a police surveillance photo.

[Brasscatz]

Lol, slightly different kind of ghetto here... although the vandalism to the pool area isn't in the photo, as well as the various drug deals I've seen go down around there. For a while, there was the tell-tale signal of sneakers tossed over a power line. They've since come down, but I have to admit that I have the local Sheriff non-emergency line on my speed dial lol. The neighborhood was built in '07 and was very nice back then. Then it all went downhill from there, and fast. I'm waiting for them to get more houses built (yes, it's been in development for that long) before I can sell our place.

[Carves]

No, the sad part is that is the second photo Patrick has taken from that spot in my subdivision and BOTH photos show trash in the undeveloped fields... I'm so tired of living in the ghetto

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Forget the trash .. ;);)

and ask yourself WHY ... is prcjeep sneaking about, taking pics of your house .. :smiley-laughing021:

[Dredwolf]

Pulled my OEM track bar bracket and (brand unknown) track bar in preparation for a cardboard-box destroying track-bar solution from Iron Man Andy....

[Brasscatz]

Forget the trash .. ;);)

and ask yourself WHY ... is prcjeep sneaking about, taking pics of your house .. :smiley-laughing021:

His office is about a block away from my house... I think he likes to take a lunch break and sit in my neighborhood... it's like free Jeep security!

[ArmyGuy45]

Oil change, tire rotation and rough up the shoes and drum since they were squeaking and it was because they were glazed over.

[jonlee79]

well installed my tow hook and sanded and repainted bumper couldn't take pics of bumpe camera broke
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=412&pictureid=3694
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=412&pictureid=3695
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=412&pictureid=3696
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=412&pictureid=3698
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=412&pictureid=3697