What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Dredwolf]

Will have to post pics tomorrow, but got the Iron Man Andy's track-bar bracket and track bar installed, torqued down the rear suspension, installed the tires once more and put in on the ground to see how it sits...

Looks even to my eyes, but I know I need an alignment:rolleyes:

I tried to center the axle with the track bar via measuring tape, but boy is my steering wheel way off from center. :bang:

[oderdene]

replaced steering stabilizer, power steering pump. Adjusted steering gear box :D feeling much responsive steering :))

[XJ Wheeler]

Saw this.

3496

Traced it back to the heater control valve. Hopefully just a loose hose. :banghead:

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[89Laredo]

Oil change.
Valvecover gasket. I hate that ****ing job, and the fact that the damn gasket was almost 50 bucks.
Primed rear bumper.
Hopefully going to drill out my front yoke and do ubolts/put in my front driveshaft tomorrow.
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And remembered the reason why I bought wix instead of motorcraft last time...
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[4xfishfinder]

Ordered new front wheel hubs and axle u-joints. Guess what I get to do Saturday!

[89Laredo]

Put in front driveshaft (another job I dont like)
Put front bumper back on.

[benzy]

Drove my Wife and Father in-law to their family reunion in Bowling Green OH yesterday, about 370 miles round trip. It was the first "trip" with my XJ and its 193xxx miles. First fill up 18.7 MPG the next fill up 19.4. At that rate, I figure 6 or 8 more tanks of gas and I should be pulling down 34 / 35 mpg! SWEET!!!

[Carves]

Dodged the 20 odd, fresh kangaroo carcasses on the road, during the 2hr run to the mall ...

Truckies channel must have been full of, "interesting", language - earlier this morning .. :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Checked out the coolant leak, it was just the hose. No worries.

And broke out one of my goodies i got a few months ago. :D

3523

I didn't like the rough texture so i used a 120 grit flap wheel to knock it down a little. Later it got a coat of primer to hold it over.

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This will go on soon after painting, along with a fluid change up front.

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[XjJeepacorn]

Oh yes I did!!!

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[XjJeepacorn]

The GPS isn't on yet just because I have to go grab a 20 amp fuse at the hard wear store first! Pulled an all brighter getting her ready for this weekend! Wheeling in Ardbeg Ontario :)

[Dredwolf]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!! :D

Got the fuel system all connected, and got the XJ cranked today...after sitting for 6 months :rolleye0012:

Upper control arms tomorrow :pray:

And maybe some wheeling this weekend! :bacondance: :xj-black:

:bang: Then I have to put the SYE in... :rolleyes:

[oderdene]

replaced coolant temp sensor on thermostat housing and TPS. :D

[oderdene]

since installing of 33x10.5R25 KM2s on 3.75" bs wheel, my tires are goes out nicely, but if I go through any type of water, mud etc she sprayed everywhere, from sides to top. Also i cut front fenders and removed inner wheel well protector/guard plastic, lots of mud collected around front door hinge area. Thinking about wide enough fender flares long ago, at last made them. They are made using conveyor belt, angle iron and screw. Of course spray paint and silicone sealant used there :D

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weather forecast says tomorrow will rain, will test them :)

[4.3LXJ]

I did that too on a CJ5 I had. I particularly like how you have a small mud flap on the front. The ones I made went down lower. I could wheel in the mud all day and stay clean even without the top off

[XJ Wheeler]

Great job Od! Who knew it could look that good. Kinda like an icelandic look. :thumbsup:

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[Dredwolf]

Nothing. :bang:

Put up a new fence to contain the canine flower bed destruction unit after his last escape and wanton slaughter my many of my wife's favorite flowers, rosebushes and BOTH blueberry bushes, resulting in significant expense to replace said plants and many "yes, dear" statements to reduce stress levels.

Finished grading the gravel road to the back of the farm with the tractor, and since I already had the scape blade mounted, went ahead and cleaned out the ditches on both sides in preparation for the fall and winter rain.

Repaired the enclosure for the pygmy goat (he was using his horns to push UNDER the chain link fence), and went into the woods to cut down some holly saplings for the wife to use to create a natural arbor for an upcoming friend's wedding being held on our property.

Maybe tomorrow. :rolleyes:

[4.3LXJ]

Hmmmm, sounds like you need a fence charger hooked up to his favorite bush :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday i took advantage of 1/2off at one of the jy's. It was so brutally hot i just stopped at one point and couldn't continue. I was burnt to a crisp and ended up forgetting about several items i hoped to get. But i did get some stuff and got to hang out with Brasscatz and gladly accept his help. (Thanks again Jim!)

My main goal was to get the parts to do the disc swap in the rear and since Libertys are apparently scarce i had to go with ZJ parts. Figuring it would be easier and quicker to pull than each brake part, we disassembled a '97 ZJ for the Dana 35. Most of our time was spent on that. But we did get it out.

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So now i can disassemble it where i can take my time and study it well.

I also snagged up some xj waggy tail lights and headlights bezels, and a trim piece that only comes on xj Laredos. So that several YEAR search is finally over. Oh and sourcing tools there seems to work. I forgot to bring my lug nut wrench so the zj proved fruitful and had one, along with a bottle jack. The rear seat was nice while we wrenched too. :P I ended up getting the ZJs lug nut wrench to use when i head to jy's in future times. Its much smaller than mine for carrying to jy's and they didn't charge me for it.

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Not doing it in that heat again though. :eek:

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[msmoorenburg]

used the jeep to pick up this small project. The Jeep did great for the 100 mile trip towing a trailer

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[prerunner1982]

Scored a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and a seat belt buckle for $30 yesterday the the jy (half off also). It was very hot as well and by the time I got the hitch and wiring I was rather parched. Got the seat belt buckle and called it a day. Spent some time today grinding the peeling paint and surface rust off the hitch. Will paint tomorrow. Stopped by a fellow Jeepers shop where he was having a Jeep wrench party and had him remove a bolt I broke off in the "nut strip". He even ran a tap through all the threads to clean it out... will post about the "nut strips" tomorrow. :)

[Andrew XJ]

today I lifted it up on jack stands took the tires & brakes off and sprayed the front axle and brake calipers black also adjusted my drag link to straighten out my steering wheel overdid it just slightly I'll have to jack it back up tomorrow

[Mudderoy]

I installed the alarm system horn, it's not very loud though, but at least it might be enough to scare someone off before they vandalize my vehicle again. I'll be getting another alarm horn.

Fixed the rain gutter antenna mount. I had an old cutting board made of semi ridged white plastic. Cut a hung out of it and shaped it to attach to the clip, now I can unhook my antenna and work some DX on the way home!

If you recall I destroyed an O2 sensor by hitting it with the front drive shaft. It looked like the O2 bung the muffler shop welded on there was at a bit of angle to it, angled towards the drive shaft, the yoke specifically.

I could take it back to the muffler shop, or I could just replace the whole downpipe. I got the whole downpipe. Installed.

[Dredwolf]

Installed the rear shocks, moved the jackstands and made a couple of turns in the pasture cycling the suspension....trackbar needs adjustment, and still need to work on the toe settings.

Turned it off crawl underneath to see if anything rubbed in the rear, looked good, got back in to drive back up to the house....dead Optima battery :bang:

:sign0055: walked back to the house to get another vehicle to jump the XJ....

Yeah, its a Jeep thing :crazy:

[4.3LXJ]

Maybe you better stay on the property for awhile ....................:smiley-taunt002:

[Dredwolf]

Maybe you better stay on the property for awhile ....................:smiley-taunt002:


:P

:drinking:

[benzy]

Front brakes, a new Rusty's steering stabilizer, new to me used painted stock rims installed. A little two tracking, then found a windshield leak while in the car wash. I guess I stay out of car washes.

[TimmyTXJ]

Finally got the new rear bumper ready to go on the Jeep. Took the stock one off and realized, with heavy new bumper in hand, I never received mounting brackets for the new bumper. Need to call the vendor today and try to remedy the situation.

In the meantime, adjusted the drag link to straightend the steering wheel on Jens Jeep (post lift install). No I gotta figure out how to wire up the steering wheel so her horn works again.

[nikonfan]

After replacing the track bar and stabilizer, still had a bad 3-4" left to right death shake at 35 mph. After an hour or so found out the new d-windows are defective. They have a 1/4" rise to them. Now looking for a better brand ... looking at rugged ridge ones now. Or crager v5, Good choices ?

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[EricT93]

No I gotta figure out how to wire up the steering wheel so her horn works again.

If you dont figure it out, auto parts stores have aftermarket kits that wire in and come with a button and relay, super easy installation.

[msmoorenburg]

cleaned out the rear hatch area for my tools. and misa stuff for my trip

[prcjeep]

Finally got the new rear bumper ready to go on the Jeep. Took the stock one off and realized, with heavy new bumper in hand, I never received mounting brackets for the new bumper. Need to call the vendor today and try to remedy the situation.

In the meantime, adjusted the drag link to straightend the steering wheel on Jens Jeep (post lift install). No I gotta figure out how to wire up the steering wheel so her horn works again.

Just put one of these in!!!!!

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[EricT93]

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With Texas cops happily enforcing the new $200 no license plate fine, I figured I'd play it safe.

[dagr8tim]

Finish fixing this:

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[redneck999]

Replaced seals at compressor, evac, recharge and pray it stays!

[TeXJ]

After replacing the track bar and stabilizer, still had a bad 3-4" left to right death shake at 35 mph. After an hour or so found out the new d-windows are defective. They have a 1/4" rise to them. Now looking for a better brand ... looking at rugged ridge ones now. Or crager v5, Good choices ?

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I have the v5's I like them, not many people have them.

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[Dredwolf]

Despite planning to work on it this evening something else came up (as usual).

As the suspension work is getting closer to being done, I need to start ordering parts to finish things out.

I am looking at ordering a C-ROK Engineered Inside frame plate w/bolt kit:
http://www.c-rok4x4.com/#!product/prd1/976127514/c-rok-inside-frame-plate
This should complement the Detours Backbone.

As mentioned in another thread, lower control arms skids, and maybe even the pre-cut plate for the Dana 30 passenger side upper control arm mount.

Still looking at the Alloy USA outer seals for the Dana 30 too.

:xj-black:

[Mudderoy]

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With Texas cops happily enforcing the new $200 no license plate fine, I figured I'd play it safe.

One of our members was pulled over for having the license plate mounted on the roof rack, before the $200 fine.

[Carves]

Finally got motivated ...

Engine oil &filter change ... and trimmed the new adjustable trackbar to suit the grocery getters 2"" lift.

Might even replace the leaky fanclutch tomorrow ... since the paper airfilter is looking a bit like a soggy, oily, K&N .. :D:D

[denverd1]

One of our members was pulled over for having the license plate mounted on the roof rack, before the $200 fine.

yea, I didn't think that was legal

[07Negative]

New Bilstein 5100's to replace the Fox shocks (yuck).

[Dredwolf]

Fought with the upper control arm bolts...passenger side just would not cooperate to be out by dark.:bang:

Ordered a C-ROK brace with sleeves, and some JKS mini-skids for the control arms, and new fill and vent hoses for the fuel tank.

[bulrid8]

Changed valve stem seals. See if that cures smoke and oil lose. The originals were hard as a rock.

Not bad to do on jeep. About 3 hrs and that was taking my sweet time.

Then changed oil and seafoamed the jeep and two other cars. Nothing like buying six gallons of oil at a time and a bag of filters!

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[Dredwolf]

Finally got the upper control arms out.

Pulled the coil spring on driver side (easy with NO arms connected) to touch up the paint scuffed during the original install, installed bumpstop on driver side.

While removed, lengthened the Iron Man Andy's lower control arms per numbers given by Andy, and adjusted the new uppers per his spec also.

Forgot I needed a long 1/2" drill bit to open up the upper control arm body mounts for the new bolts included by Andy, so will have to track that down in the AM.

[bluedragon436]

Finally got the upper control arms out.

Pulled the coil spring on driver side (easy with NO arms connected) to touch up the paint scuffed during the original install, installed bumpstop on driver side.

While removed, lengthened the Iron Man Andy's lower control arms per numbers given by Andy, and adjusted the new uppers per his spec also.

Forgot I needed a long 1/2" drill bit to open up the upper control arm body mounts for the new bolts included by Andy, so will have to track that down in the AM.

Sounds good.. Can't wait to get some upper and lower control arms on order and installed!!

[Carves]

Checked axle position after trackbar change,
Wheel align & toe in, check and adjust,
Centred steering wheel,
Headlight re-aim,
New airfilter ... easier than fanclutch change .. :D

Will deal with, all the cooling system, in a coupla weeks.

[Dredwolf]

Checked axle position after trackbar change,
Wheel align & toe in, check and adjust,
Centred steering wheel,


Apparently its "mess with your steering system" season for XJ's right now. ;)

Much more and I will have to figure out some sort of jig for doing this.

[Carves]

Much more and I will have to figure out some sort of jig for doing this.

You mean like two axle stands at each of the car with a 20ft length of 2" box steel to measure off the rims with .... and a surveyors, collapsible measuring stick, for the toe adj .. ????


yes yes ... I got all flash and fancy - and upgraded from a tape measure and adjustable tentpole .. :D:D:D

[oderdene]

replaced upper coolant hose

[nickxj94]

Replaced ujoint in front DS and greased the others and double cardian joint, got to take my front carrier out and see why my locker is popping when I turn right only going to be a long day! Got a rear locker lastnight waiting on pins and springs for it then install it next weekend. Then I be fully locked and ready to take on big rocks! :D

[4xfishfinder]

Replaced passenger front axle u-joint and bearing hub. Oh what fun..

[bigjim350]

Went looking at a few trucks to be the new tow rig for the XJ. May have settled on a 1979 3/4 ton Suburban with a 454. Should get super MPG!!!

[oderdene]

Got a chance to replace my d35 axle with chrysler 8.25. Met with buddy who bought 93 XJ with korean SUV engine, transmission and transfer case. And he feels lack of power and too much speed on highway. He have 3.07 and I explained 3.07 is much faster than 3.55 which I have and I am having bigger than stock tire and wants to regear mine. He asked to replace his with mine and I am in doubt.
Pros:
1. his d30 have ABS axle shaft, which have bigger u-joint
2. his rear is C 8.25, better than d35
3. no idea about rear axle, at least there is almost no sound

Cons:
1. his passenger side UCA mount is damaged and welded, need to fabricate new mount
2. his d30 pinion bearing (guessing) shot, pinion have ~5mm of play side to side and make humming sound when driving
3. both axles may have a bearing issue, he said no service for last 3 year, even not changed oil

I am on both front and rear axle replacement side, buddy wants to get my 3.55 set.
I will order 4.56 regear set when budget allows, but it may be next spring.

what do you suggest Bros? to replace or not to replace?

[4.3LXJ]

Od, if this is a 93 8.25 you won't be gaining much in strength with the small shafts. And I think there is enough wrong with these from abuse and neglect you might want to stay away from them. Since you are not locked and don't have any rock crawling available, the D35 will work fine for you. Personally I would stay away from it

[Dredwolf]

You mean like two axle stands at each of the car with a 20ft length of 2" box steel to measure off the rims with .... and a surveyors, collapsible measuring stick, for the toe adj .. ????


yes yes ... I got all flash and fancy - and upgraded from a tape measure and adjustable tentpole .. :D:D:D

yeah, thats fancy. ;)

[Dredwolf]

Did nothing to it :bang:

I have to replace the nicked fuel line before I can drive it again, the remaining plastic is paper thin, and on the exhaust side, disaster waiting to happen.


So I spent today tearing down and re-setting the posts and rails on 8 sections of split rail fencing.

[prerunner1982]

Watered it....errrr..... washed it.

[Carves]

Drove it too the mall again ... :xj-red:



sighhhh .... 4hrs of open highway, and an hour of urban zombie dodging ... plus pavement pounding .. :mad:

Got quoted $115 and $140 for a fanclutch .. :rolleyes:

Another parts bunny bloke, quoted me $400 :confused: ... so I spun his computer screen around ....... and ....... :rolleyes:

... ummmm NO you drongo - I said FANclutch ... Not gearbox clutch .. :rolleyes: :bang: :bang:

Almost went to the jeep dealer in desperation .. :D:D

Fanclutch can wait till I go to the big smoke on the weekend - since its still running 193* - 195* - 197* ... in 80*f ambients

[cantab27]

Fanclutch can wait till I go to the big smoke on the weekend



so you coming to new Zealand this weekend .........:smiley-taunt002:

[Carves]

so you coming to new Zealand this weekend .........:smiley-taunt002:


What ??? ... you got a big active volcanoe now as well earthquakes ?? .. :cool: .. ;);)


but nahhhh ... I'm off to Shytney ... land of the giant coathanger .. :D

[Dredwolf]

Well, sat down and made a list of what I could do to the XJ that takes time, and zero money, and what would take time and just a few $$.

I have the 4.56 gears, master kits, etc, but I don't have the spanner for the 8.25 adjusters. And I have not managed to buy a angle die grinder yet to shave one of the ring gear teeth on the 8.25....with C-clip axles, are there any other options?

Between that, looking for a job, and still trying to clean up the farm to its "pre-Afghanistan" state, I will not be bored. :rolleyes:

[EricT93]

This wasn't exactly today, but over this past weekend I swapped out the soft 8 15s and 31" bfg A/Ts for a set of 17" JK Rubicon wheels with 32" BFG M/Ts.
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[4.3LXJ]

Nice looking set of wheels

[EricT93]

Nice looking set of wheels
Thank you sir! I'm planning on plastidipping them black in a week or so.

[cantab27]

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[Carves]

Unlike Mr Cantab ... I nurture mine ...

:smiley-taunt002:

:D:D



Checked oils, Kicked tyres, Vacced it, Washed it,

Put some "black" restorer on the flairs ... Now they are shiny ............................ grey .. :rolleyes:

Got out the bottle of, :patriot:, Scratch Vanish, and gave it a try ....
Hmmmmm .... those blokes in New Jersey can spin a good yarn ...... or maybe it only works on "american" scratches .. :p .. :D:D

Now just gotta load it with crap tomorrow ... and its ready for Fridays trip to the mall ... Twas a busy day ... even booked the dogs into the kennel ...

[EricT93]

Unlike Mr Cantab ... I nurture mine ...

:smiley-taunt002:

:D:D



Checked oils, Kicked tyres, Vacced it, Washed it,

Put some "black" restorer on the flairs ... Now they are shiny ............................ grey .. :rolleyes:

Got out the bottle of, :patriot:, Scratch Vanish, and gave it a try ....
Hmmmmm .... those blokes in New Jersey can spin a good yarn ...... or maybe it only works on "american" scratches .. :p .. :D:D

Now just gotta load it with crap tomorrow ... and its ready for Fridays trip to the mall ... Twas a busy day ... even booked the dogs into the kennel ...

now go get it muddy! lol :)

[Dredwolf]

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Forget to latch the hood? You're not a real Jeeper unless you have done that at least once...its gets to be a competition to see how much it will cost you each time.

1st time is usually the plain hood, so when you replace it, you add lights, or something else, and then THAT gets broke, plus the damaged hood,

The next time, usually the glass and windshield frame bite the dust, PLUS whatever other cool accessory you thought needed to be on the hood. :bang:

[cantab27]

you got it ......and did get my new windscreen .......

[Dredwolf]

you got it ......and did get my new windscreen .......

Been there, done that.

Have a good buddy with a CJ-5 that had a tweaked windshield frame from a tree hit during a hill climb.

We come across a complete windshield with glass, I help him switch it out one morning so we can go riding.

I head home to get my CJ at the time, and run inside for stuff for the cooler, and the phone rings...

"John, you are not going to believe this...."
"What?"
"I needed gas and ice so I hopped in the Jeep to run down the speedy mart.....and I forgot to latch the hood after I checked the oil when you left...."
"Let me call you back in a few minutes, I need to go have a headache...."

:bang:

[XJ Wheeler]

The last few days i got... nowhere near as much done as i hoped. :rolleyes:

Finished painting the front Riddler diff cover, and smoothed the rear cover along with near finishing its paint. :bacondance:

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Just for giggles decided to peek under the cover of that ZJ D35 we pulled. More on that here... http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15864

Trimmed the Laredo fender trim piece because of my flares being moved up, and prepped it for paint. Then looked at the other side to see i had trimmed the flare instead. No biggie. :banghead:

And today, spur of the moment i chose to start installing the JKS mini-skids (front axle lower control arm skids) that i've had setting around for over a year. Had to modify the skids a little, and bent back the wavy passengers arm mount. Got to the point of jacking it up, which showed me the downside of having an extra amount of droop. Took me about an hour to get it high enough. And the drivers side is STILL slightly on the ground.

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[Joliet Johnny]

I had a set of tires put on, nothing fancy just stock size. changed the headlights to the nice Sylvania ones. also changed the oil

[Carves]

Had to pat it on the head and tell it not to be scared ....




Poor little thing saw more vehicles at one traffic light change - than what it normally sees in a month of country driving .. :D:D



Ohhh yeah ..... No breakdowns, overheating or excessive fuel consumption on the run down yesterday .. :confused:



... hypnotising it to think it was a subaru ... must have worked .. :rolleye0012: .. :D:D

[Andrew XJ]

today I went hella flexing.

[oderdene]

replaced headlight bulbs, plastic base of one of old set is crack due to heating and wire disconnected :( low beam terminal connection of lamp base was loose, it was a reason of heating

[Carves]

Hypnotising it into thinking it was a subaru didnt work ...

It remembered it was live axle vehicle and spat a front driveshaft uni ..

wellllllll ... it better be the hot & leaky grease, uni - that was causing the noise ... that stopped after I pulled the shaft - on the side of the highway,

... and not the diff breather hose that I later discovered had also been fwapping away on the shaft .. :rolleyes: .. :D:D

Gave it a 6hr, high pressure wash as well ... was a crappy, wet day for travelling .. :mad:

[TeXJ]

Was told I had johnny joints in my TnT trackbar, emailed the customer service at TnT about what size Johnny Joint I should get. They said they just got the "small" size...Great help there. Then I find out that it is actually a RE superflex joint...Thanks again TnT for the great customer service...
now to just get the RE races and replace and should be able to get rid of the shimmies I've got.

[Mudderoy]

After receiving the 1 1/8" 1/2" socket from Amazon during the week I was able to lock tite and tighten the pinion nut on the TJ's Dana 35. I was going to do the ubolt upgrade but found out the Dana 35 yoke was too thick. I guess I'll order some new straps and call it done.

[XJ Wheeler]

Is it just me, or do you guys make such a mess wrenching too?

3616

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[4.3LXJ]

That is not really a mess yet

[Carves]

Is it just me, or do you guys make such a mess wrenching too?


Looks pretty tidy to me .. :confused:


:D:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Glasses on fellas!

:smiley-laughing021: ;)

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[cpttuna]

the 98 got new battery cables and both front and rear windshield washer motors today. I would like to met the person who said put them under the left fender behind the headlight.

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got the JKS mini-skids installed, well, except for one control arm is still loose to let the paint dry overnight. It took a lot more time than i had expected but after being up close and personal with the factory control arm mounts i highly suggest them to anyone.

Now, when doing my research i learnt the factory only welded the control arm mounts to the axle on the outsides. So in my efforts to give it some extra strength i welded along the inside too. But of course midway through the passengers side the welding wire ran out. After another day and some new wire today i got to finish up. I welded the skids along both sides, top to the axle tube, and a few stitches on the inside sides. While i was at it i cleaned up a portion of the axle tube and painted it since i was doing the rest anyway.

Divers side completed

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-15170641-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-15170537-1.jpg

I must say, that new wire must be better because i put down my best beads to date.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18180356-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18175759.jpg

A few more to get an idea of how it looks and is mounted.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18193352.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18194324.jpg

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[XJ Wheeler]

Buttoned up the passengers lower control arm. Done with that!

And proceeded to install some Daystar extended poly bumpstops in the front. In the process i spent a couple hours finding the limits of my shocks... trackbar... and lower control arms.

New vs the one old one that was left (and what was left of it!)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-19183911-1.jpg

Finally got them in there... they ARE in there. :D Like its caged. :rolleyes:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-19193346-1.jpg

Ran outta time to stick them in the cups though...



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[Dredwolf]

Finally got the JKS mini-skids installed, well, except for one control arm is still loose to let the paint dry overnight. It took a lot more time than i had expected but after being up close and personal with the factory control arm mounts i highly suggest them to anyone.

Now, when doing my research i learnt the factory only welded the control arm mounts to the axle on the outsides. So in my efforts to give it some extra strength i welded along the inside too. But of course midway through the passengers side the welding wire ran out. After another day and some new wire today i got to finish up. I welded the skids along both sides, top to the axle tube, and a few stitches on the inside sides. While i was at it i cleaned up a portion of the axle tube and painted it since i was doing the rest anyway.

Divers side completed

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-15170641-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-15170537-1.jpg

I must say, that new wire must be better because i put down my best beads to date.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18180356-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18175759.jpg

A few more to get an idea of how it looks and is mounted.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18193352.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18194324.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-18194304-1.jpg



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Nicely done, will be doing mine in a few days....what wire did you run?

[Dredwolf]

One good thing about being jobless, I have time to work on the XJ.....hopefully I won't have to sell it to pay the mortgage. :pray:

Did not get any pics though...:bang: So I'll link some to show what I was talking about....

Installed my Detours C3R's today..

http://detoursusa.com/images/c3r_main.jpg

These mount on your Class III hitch....the install went a LOT smoother than I thought it would. I had two Cobalt-coated Dewalt bits, and then looked at the new Drill Doctor....I got out my chipped, dull as :turd: 1/2" HF bit, set it up in the Drill Dr, and sharpened it per the DVD. That cheap HF bit that dulled and chipped drilling some 3/16" mild steel with the factory point on it chewed 8 clean holes in my Class III hitch cross tube with little to no wear, clean holes, and throwing chips like a......well, like a much more expensive bit.

That went so well, I moved to the front to install the C-Rok Inside frame plate for the steering box.....and promptly broke a mounting bolt.

So I will pick it up in the AM, and see what I can get done.

[XJ Wheeler]

Nicely done, will be doing mine in a few days....what wire did you run?

Thanks! It turned out to be more work than i originally thought. A tip. As you probably know you need to remove the lower control arms, but just remove the axle side. I was able to tilt them back into place without hitting the mini-skids.

I was using my brothers Hobart 125ez which is a flux core welder. So i got Lincoln 0.030 flux core wire from Home Depot. May have to try 0.035 in it.

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[nickxj94]

Tried to put a d35 locker in my Chy 8.25 just to see if it would work but no luck couldn't get axles back in so ended up just replacing my axle seals finally and gear oil they only been leaking for a year now lol.

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[Mudderoy]

Tried to put a d35 locker in my Chy 8.25 just to see if it would work but no luck couldn't get axles back in so ended up just replacing my axle seals finally and gear oil they only been leaking for a year now lol.

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Just trying it for grins, or did you hear/read something that made you think it might work?

[nickxj94]

Just trying it for grins, or did you hear/read something that made you think it might work?

Had a friend said he had one work in his but it was a tight fit and had to grind down the c clips, but I couldn't even get the axle in so it didn't hurt to try I guess lol still had to change oil in diff and axle seals so I didn't do it for nothing anyway:D

[oderdene]

installed rusty's fixed control arms originally from 4.5" lift kit. front bump stop looks almost absolutely straight down inside coil and ride quality increased dramatically, Thanks Deejay.

[SamanthaXJ]

It's been sounding like air getting sucked into a hose driving around lately so I checked the the bracket around the hose to the air filter and sure enough it was so loose I could just spin it around, tightened it and that fixed that.

Also added washer fluid and checked the rest of my fluids.

Nothing too much but it always feels good to get under the hood of my xj.

[illuminator]

I got the amber light on the right side of my bull bar working and I installed a set of tie downs in the cargo area. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/29892AB5-0158-422E-986B-E5C378B02A2C-2002-000005347FB6A486_zps9ff26235.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Got those stubborn bumpstops in place and flexed it some to find they're doing their job a little too well so i cut about 3/4" off and i'll have to wait till i really flew her out to see if it needs more. Although i want to leave enough room to fit 33s down the road but still take advantage of all the uptravel i can.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-211744230.jpg

And that trim piece i searched many years for finally got secured to the fender.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-21191446-1.jpg



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[Dredwolf]

Got those stubborn bumpstops in place and flexed it some to find they're doing their job a little too well so i cut about 3/4" off and i'll have to wait till i really flew her out to see if it needs more. Although i want to leave enough room to fit 33s down the road but still take advantage of all the uptravel i can.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-211744230.jpg

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I ended up chopping off to the first line on my set, based on just flexing it on a jack. Don't really care about hitting the fenders, just don't want to crumple them with a tire.

[Dredwolf]

A little bit of propane torch work and a big pair of Vise Grips and the broken bolt spun out of the steering box.

I was about to bolt up the C-Rok plate, and remembered there was a Detours Backbone in the back of the XJ to install.....hmmm, might as well mock it up and see how bad the front panel is messed up.....guess I should go ahead and run the cabling for the wench while I am at it.....one thing led to another and....

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b605/dredwolf1/Accessories/XJ%20Project/IMG_3984_zpsce89881d.jpg


Snapped a pic of the C3R's I installed the other day...

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b605/dredwolf1/Accessories/XJ%20Project/IMG_3985_zps3a76fd05.jpg

It's starting to come together....in this next shot, Rubicon Express 3.5" leaf spring, HD Off-Road Engineering Shackle Relocation brackets, Iron Rock OffRoad shackles, Detours C3R recovery point, and my "tweaked" old-style XJ fuel tank skid made to fit a '99.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b605/dredwolf1/Accessories/XJ%20Project/IMG_3986_zps7f7c1659.jpg

[Dredwolf]

Of course, after getting the winch installed, I had to see if it worked.....

Hmmm.....which tree? Need tree strap and some heavy gloves....


Spooled out all the cable, parked the XJ on a slight slope, put on the double-palm Wells Lamont gloves, had my son sit in it and ride the brakes slightly...

Re-spooled the cable on the drum under load, carefully laying the frist wrap and each one after, testing the winch and wiring at the same time....so it's ready to go.

It's not much of a test, but I like the Smitty Bilt X20 winch so far....magnet on the remote is a good idea. In-cab controls will follow once a job creates paychecks again.

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, winches are just too much fun :D

[Dredwolf]

Yes, winches are just too much fun :D

It was really nice to get it running, but I might switch out the mounting bolts and bolts for the fairlead.....the included stainless fasteners are a bit marginal for the thick Detours mount, not sure I have got enough threads engaged.

I went for the "above the spool" mount for the solenoid, with the idea of putting it in the potential "dead space" between the driven and electric fans, trying to not BLOCK too much of the air flow.

[XJ Wheeler]

I ended up chopping off to the first line on my set, based on just flexing it on a jack. Don't really care about hitting the fenders, just don't want to crumple them with a tire.

Yeah, i just had it on the jack too. The one side went all the way up till it stopped at the bumpstop but i still had several inches of droop on the other side, which would also raise the one side. And i want to keep it clear from hitting anything, but just barely so i get the most out of it. :D I need to flex it out!

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[jeepin_idaho]

I filled it up with premium 91 octane no ethanol fuel just to see how much better my fuel economy is. If it doesn't work out and I don't get anything better then I guess I just wasted like $6 extra on this fill up. To make it worth the extra cash, I need to get an extra 26ish miles out of the tank.

Who thinks I'll make the extra miles?

Dan
http://facebook.com/the4x4podcast

[nickxj94]

I filled it up with premium 91 octane no ethanol fuel just to see how much better my fuel economy is. If it doesn't work out and I don't get anything better then I guess I just wasted like $6 extra on this fill up. To make it worth the extra cash, I need to get an extra 26ish miles out of the tank.

Who thinks I'll make the extra miles?

Dan
http://facebook.com/the4x4podcast

On pure gas I get about 50 extra miles give or take, ethenol I barley get 220-240 to the tank and that's driving easy

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[jeepin_idaho]

50 extra miles would put me at 270ish which would make me very happy! I'd be saving money by spending more at each fill up! The conclusion for this narrative won't happen till the end of the week.... Hopefully! :beer:

Dan
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[Carves]

I filled it up with premium 91 octane no ethanol fuel just to see how much better my fuel economy is. If it doesn't work out and I don't get anything better then I guess I just wasted like $6 extra on this fill up. To make it worth the extra cash, I need to get an extra 26ish miles out of the tank.

Who thinks I'll make the extra miles?

Dan
http://facebook.com/the4x4podcast


I only use premium ... for the slight, distance and performance improvement.

Learnt to stay away from the E-10 stuff way back when I had a TJ.

You should come close to breaking even ... dollars for distance.

[XJ Wheeler]

Installed a new piece that I've dreamed of having since i got my lift nine years ago. :D Along with new gear oil.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-22153011.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-22145835.jpg

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[ArmyGuy45]

Installed a new piece that I've dreamed of having since i got my lift nine years ago. :D Along with new gear oil.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-22153011.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-22145835.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-22161249-1.jpg

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Looks very sexy!

[oderdene]

Looks very sexy!


X2, super

[oderdene]

Replaced both front and rear axles with a friend. He is selling his XJ and new owner complained she is lack of power on 32" tire and 4.0/AW4/3.05 gear combo. So the process started and successfully finished. Mine was a D30/D35/3.55.

current set is D30/C8.25/3.07, will regear them soon. looking for 4.56 set.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eb-5re9QZ4I/UkGqlCmRlpI/AAAAAAAAC20/iXrzDpau9HA/s1600/IMG_5391a.jpg



rear brake line tee moved a bit upward, had a little leak there, but it is sealable. Need to bend tubes also.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oye5sGHiJVA/UkGqlHJ8rZI/AAAAAAAAC28/AJDelmrOC-Q/s1600/IMG_5392a.jpg


C 8.25 pinion output is longer than D35 and my rear driveshaft went back to t-case output.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spsTMXO71bM/UkGqlT5lh0I/AAAAAAAAC24/72IoJcgXLxE/s1600/IMG_5397a.jpg

Now I am feeling lack of power, but I have a plan :D

They are not so bad condition at all, welded front upper control arm bracket. Rear don;t have any noise, sound. Front pinion bearing humming a bit.

At least I've got bit bigger rear axle shaft and easier to adjust differential.

will clean 'em all and spray paint them soon

[nickxj94]

Installed a rear view camera cause I hit stuff to much when backing up lol

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[nickxj94]

Installed a rear view camera cause I hit stuff to much when backing up lol

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Forgot pic embarrassed 3658

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[ArmyGuy45]

Replaced both front and rear axles with a friend. He is selling his XJ and new owner complained she is lack of power on 32" tire and 4.0/AW4/3.05 gear combo. So the process started and successfully finished. Mine was a D30/D35/3.55.

current set is D30/C8.25/3.07, will regear them soon. looking for 4.56 set.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eb-5re9QZ4I/UkGqlCmRlpI/AAAAAAAAC20/iXrzDpau9HA/s1600/IMG_5391a.jpg



rear brake line tee moved a bit upward, had a little leak there, but it is sealable. Need to bend tubes also.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oye5sGHiJVA/UkGqlHJ8rZI/AAAAAAAAC28/AJDelmrOC-Q/s1600/IMG_5392a.jpg


C 8.25 pinion output is longer than D35 and my rear driveshaft went back to t-case output.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-spsTMXO71bM/UkGqlT5lh0I/AAAAAAAAC24/72IoJcgXLxE/s1600/IMG_5397a.jpg

Now I am feeling lack of power, but I have a plan :D

They are not so bad condition at all, welded front upper control arm bracket. Rear don;t have any noise, sound. Front pinion bearing humming a bit.

At least I've got bit bigger rear axle shaft and easier to adjust differential.

will clean 'em all and spray paint them soon

How long did that take if you dont mind me asking?

Did your lift kit get effected by this?

[SteveMongr]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eb-5re9QZ4I/UkGqlCmRlpI/AAAAAAAAC20/iXrzDpau9HA/s1600/IMG_5391a.jpg

rear brake line tee moved a bit upward, had a little leak there, but it is sealable. Need to bend tubes also.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oye5sGHiJVA/UkGqlHJ8rZI/AAAAAAAAC28/AJDelmrOC-Q/s1600/IMG_5392a.jpg






Please fix that brake line and put the lines back onto the axle! It's unacceptable as is.. A longer hose is $20.

[Mudderoy]

Installed a rear view camera cause I hit stuff to much when backing up lol

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Details, costs, pictures! :popcorn:

[Mudderoy]

Please fix that brake line and put the lines back onto the axle! It's unacceptable as is.. A longer hose is $20.

He's in Mongolia so it might be rarer and more expensive to do that...

[OrangeXJ]

Details, costs, pictures! :popcorn:

I got a wireless one from wallmart for my motor home it was about 100 bucks. it bolts on to the licenes plate bracket. worked good

[bluedragon436]

I got a wireless one from wallmart for my motor home it was about 100 bucks. it bolts on to the licenes plate bracket. worked good

You can pick them up @ AZ and I'm sure the other chain auto parts stores as well!! We've installed them in horse trailers so you can keep an eye on the horses and what is goign on in the trailer while on the road... I've thought about if there was a way to setup two cameras on the same display to run one in the front one in the back for underneath the Jeep.. LOL

[Mudderoy]

There are loads of back up cameras out there, some cheap, some expensive. Don't like wireless. I personally don't want one on my Jeep, but my wife would like one on hers. I was asking for details because knowing a specific make/model and how well it works is better than the crap shoot in just picking one for $35.

:smiley-scared003:

[nickxj94]

Details, costs, pictures! :popcorn:

This one is a peak, come from Autozone I think there around $100.00 or so. I got mine from a trade in at work we get to keep what ever we find in or on used cars lol! Winning!

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[oderdene]

How long did that take if you dont mind me asking?

Did your lift kit get effected by this?


we started early morning around 8AM and finished 8PM with lunch and lots of smoking and discussion :D Me and my friend dismounted each axle from both XJ and mounted my axles first. next day he installed his axles alone.

nothing happened with lift kit, everything bolt on swap, I installed longer control arms, front axle position corrected and now she riding very soft.

[oderdene]

Please fix that brake line and put the lines back onto the axle! It's unacceptable as is.. A longer hose is $20.

yes, ordered YJ rear brake line, said it is 4" longer

[Mudderoy]

Tuesday I went out to the garage to change the drag link and put on the old track bar from the TJ on the 99. I have my daughter run the steering wheel back and forth again and I thought I could get away with just changing the TRE on the drag link for now.

I also found out that my daughters weren't experiencing true death wobble. It was move of a wobble at 60 mph plus. I had my oldest test drive it and she said it was fine now.

I did hear a popping noise as she was backing out of the driveway. After having her repeat that several times I could tell it was coming from the front and most likely is the very common track bar popping noise.

So this weekend it will be disc brakes for the 98 and I guess I'll have to drop the track bar on the 99 and see if the problem is the built in TRE or the stock track bar mount's TRE hole is wallowed out.

[cpttuna]

I replaced the front passenger power door lock actuator on the 98. I was able to get two door actuators complete with rods, a passenger control module and rear window switch all for $30.00 at the junkyard today.

[oderdene]

received a WJ brake booster and master cylinder :)

[bigjim350]

Stuck a tow hook in the receiver hitch so I can pull Matt around creekside tomorrow........:p
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130927_175932_zpsb57a83a8.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Stuck a tow hook in the receiver hitch so I can pull Matt around creekside tomorrow........:p
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130927_175932_zpsb57a83a8.jpg

That is a beastly looking hook!! Looking forward to pics of all the fun tomorrow!!!


I just renewed my NRA membership.. looking forward to the new decal for the XJ when I get home!!

[Brasscatz]

Stuck a tow hook in the receiver hitch so I can pull Matt around creekside tomorrow........:p
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20130927_175932_zpsb57a83a8.jpg

Aye captain! We'll always know where you are too... we'll just follow peter pan and tinker bell straight to ya!

[PDSullivan]

Finished lift and snorkel install

[Carves]

Took it for a little run ... over to the australian, boot scootin, yeehawww, capital.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Tamworth/Tamworth3009201301b_zps890c1596.jpg


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Tamworth/Tamworth3009201302b_zps5b3b01bf.jpg



... to do some mall crawlin ... :o


:D:D

[Mudderoy]

Replaced discs and pads on the 98.

[XJ Wheeler]

Why did i have to pick a neglected axle! Parking brake shoe material is missing. Just gone... :( Was hoping to save a little and reuse them, if they were good. Grooved the drum surface pretty good too. No biggie, just more $ :rolleyes: ;)

3669

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[prcjeep]

Well, with the 90 XJ sold last Monday, it was time to get the 96 legal. Passed Texas state inspection today. First inspection since December 2010.

After I got home I inspected the front rear brakes. Both front rotors were trash. cracks on both sides of both sides...

Well I replaced both rotors and pads.

Test drive proved that now my calipers are not releasing and my front brakes are stuck. Takes quite a bit to move the Jeep.

Any ideas?

[4.3LXJ]

Either you need to replace the brake lines, probably the most likely thing, or your calipers are not moving freely. Might need a little cleaning or grease on the bolt sliders

[prcjeep]

cool, I'll have to look into tomorrow afternoon, I sold the 90XJ so do not have another 4 wheeled vehicle and this week is supposed to have rain here. I bought a 89 Honda NX250. Love this bike, same as the first bike I drove on the street when I was 15.

[XJ Wheeler]

Key point here... You sold the '90 and didn't give me a shot at it! :p

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[msmoorenburg]

Why did i have to pick a neglected axle! Parking brake shoe material is missing. Just gone... :( Was hoping to save a little and reuse them, if they were good. Grooved the drum surface pretty good too. No biggie, just more $ :rolleyes: ;)

3669

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I had the same issue good thing they are available at the autoparts store. My neon was dealer only :mad:

[prcjeep]

Key point here... You sold the '90 and didn't give me a shot at it! :p

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Well I needed a quick sale becuase i bought the motorcycle first, and the 90 sold within 24 hours. Had 4 buyers show with cash in hand. It was a interesting situation. The guy first in line, whom is already in the process of building it up, told me since, that I could have asked 2500 for it. I though I was pushing it at 1850, but i made a few dollars in the deal and drove it for about 6 months without much work.

And besides you woulda been second in line on here...LilJim beat ya to it :P

[EricT93]

Well this wasn't exactly today, but this past weekend the wife and I took the XJ wheeling at Creekside Edge for the Houston Cherokee Club 1st meetup.

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff520/ilovecars93/Houston%20Cherokee%20Club%201st%20Meetup/IMG_0398_zps1db654d9.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/ilovecars93/media/Houston%20Cherokee%20Club%201st%20Meetup/IMG_0398_zps1db654d9.jpg.html)

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff520/ilovecars93/IMG_6647372012626_zps47c786f3.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/ilovecars93/media/IMG_6647372012626_zps47c786f3.jpg.html)

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff520/ilovecars93/Houston%20Cherokee%20Club%201st%20Meetup/IMG_0311_zpsca297494.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/ilovecars93/media/Houston%20Cherokee%20Club%201st%20Meetup/IMG_0311_zpsca297494.jpg.html)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqubfRGZafU

[SamanthaXJ]

Today I took a look at the turn signal wiring because they are acting a little funky, nothing was loose or anything like that so I think it's the switch. Took a look at the drivers seat which was feeling pretty loose and well...how to describe this...some of the metal underneath at one of the bolts is just ripped off so I still need to locate a seat replacement.

Not being able to fix either of the things on my list today I decided to give the XJ a wash, inside and out, and cleaned up under the hood, then I went a little crazy with the armer all. Even if shit still needs to be fixed at least the dash is nice and shiney!

[SamanthaXJ]

Only uploaded one of my images....

[4.3LXJ]

LOL Samantha you might want to check the ground for those signals. I had to redo my own to get the signals to work right

[SamanthaXJ]

Yeah, they are just being crazy. Sometimes they work fine, other times they will blink a couple of times and just stop, sometimes they'll blink for a while and then stop and sometimes they don't blink at all....

[Mudderoy]

Only uploaded one of my images....

That is nice, I really need to clean mine.

[XJ Wheeler]

I had the same issue good thing they are available at the autoparts store. My neon was dealer only :mad:

Ouch! I doubt that was cheap! :banghead:





Well I needed a quick sale becuase i bought the motorcycle first, and the 90 sold within 24 hours. Had 4 buyers show with cash in hand. It was a interesting situation. The guy first in line, whom is already in the process of building it up, told me since, that I could have asked 2500 for it. I though I was pushing it at 1850, but i made a few dollars in the deal and drove it for about 6 months without much work.

And besides you woulda been second in line on here...LilJim beat ya to it :P

Lol, just kidding ya. Like i have money. :smileylaughing021: Good deal though, for just a little bit of work.



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[prcjeep]

Alright well i have completely new front brakes... THe rotors for my 96 were different than those that fit on my donor axle. Two nights ago i replaced the rotors with what the auto store had shown for my jeep. After installation and attempted test drive i knew something was wrong, brakes would not release. So conclusion was that The calipers were toast. Bought the calipers last night and installed... Same issue, as soon as I tightened up the lugnuts, the wheels would not turn. So i dug my old rotor out fo the dumpster and compared...the "height" of the replacement rotor was talled than original. I then went back to the parts store at about 11pm(they're open til midnight) returned the wrong rotors and found that my axle on my jeep must be a 00-01 front axle. The rotors for that year matched the one i had pulled off.
So TODAY(little after 12:00am) i reinstalled everything, pads/rotors/calipers. then flushed my brake fluid for good measure. Gotta love doing a job 3 times to get it right.

[Brasscatz]

anything worth doing is worth doing 3 times ;)

[cpttuna]

installed the upgraded headlight harness from LMC truck. This is the 7th one I have bought from them. The connectors come crimped. On this one I also soldered the connectors.

[saar]

Spent $900 on new set of 245/75/16 Cooper STT's...
That hurts :)

[jeepin_idaho]

I only use premium ... for the slight, distance and performance improvement.

Learnt to stay away from the E-10 stuff way back when I had a TJ.

You should come close to breaking even ... dollars for distance.

Update: turned out that instead of getting better mileage ( I did get 22 more miles) I also got a check engine light. Cylinder 2 misfire and O2 sensor over voltage. :banghead::thumbdown:

Dan
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[cpttuna]

replaced the Neutral Safety Switch on the 98. Broke the old one after 3 days of trying to get it off. New one was around $300.00 from O'reilly auto parts. My hats off to those of you who replace them and have no problems getting them off. It wasn't the case here in Ohio.

[XJ Wheeler]

Picked up some Valvoline Dex/Merc on Wednesday and finally changed out the fluid, filter, and pan gasket. It was one of the more messy jobs i've done to it. But thank God the dipstick tube separated without TOO much huffing and puffing. It needed it bad! The old stuff was dark and smelled burnt to me, although i have a hard time telling smells like that. I hate not putting a pic so expect one later. :D

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[89Laredo]

Drove it 745 mi from home to Albert Lea mn. Now on my way to Sheffield Iowa for two months

[4.3LXJ]

That is a long trip for an XJ

[bulrid8]

Hell, I take mine on a 400 mile trip every two weeks. Still trust it at 235k!

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[abebehrmann]

Friday I drove around to a bunch of mechanics/welders to try to find someone willing to put a couple spot welds on the rail that the brake pads ride on because the pads wore a small groove. Nearly every shop said "no" as soon as I mentioned the words "brakes" and "welding" without even listening to the problem. Finally found a Volvo specialist who listened to me, looked at the pics, and agreed that it was a fairly simple job. Quoted an hour's labor which I think is fair although about the same price as a JY Knuckle but this way I don't have to remove the hub and the axle shaft. I've never done that myself before and worry about nicking an axle seal or breaking something else along the way. What would you guys do?

[bulrid8]

It's cast, so as long as he knows how to weld cast it should be ok.

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[XJ Wheeler]

That's the exact fix for it. Good welds and just grind it down smooth to match the rest.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Picked up some Valvoline Dex/Merc on Wednesday and finally changed out the fluid, filter, and pan gasket. It was one of the more messy jobs i've done to it. But thank God the dipstick tube separated without TOO much huffing and puffing. It needed it bad! The old stuff was dark and smelled burnt to me, although i have a hard time telling smells like that. I hate not putting a pic so expect one later. :D

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Better late than never.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-05010920-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/CIMG4427.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/CIMG4454.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/CIMG4468-1.jpg

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[XJ Wheeler]

Took advantage (somewhat) of the cooler temps on Saturday. 80° feels great when you've had 100° for months. :rolleyes: Anyways, i finally dealt with those '97+ mirrors we pulled at the jy a few months back. They were scuffed up some in certain spots. One had a little round mirror stuck to it, and the other still had remnants of glue from the same. So i pulled off the extra, small mirror and cleaned up the glass. Then scuffed them up to add a coat of satin black to get them looking like new. After some bad problems the first couple tries i finally got it right and they came out very well.

The new (to me) mirrors before paint. I figured it wasn't worth putting a dedicated "after" shot because you can see that in the other pics.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-26172037.jpg

The original chrome Laredo mirrors

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-05174921.jpg

Comparison. I'm surprised at how much bigger the '97+ housings are.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-05182322.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-05182715-1.jpg

New, mounted.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-06170022-1.jpg

Further back to get a better idea of the look.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-06165951.jpg

I now have folding mirrors in doing this swap, i know that will come in handy. And the newer mirrors are power, although i have to locate the wiring harness and see if can hook them up. I also grabbed the switch to operate them from the same jeep. And for only about $20 total. :D

It was an easy swap with only a couple things to mention.

The newer mirrors set on top of the window molding a tad so it creates a small gap at the top. A small dab of black silicone goes virtually unnoticed and should help.

The newer ones are power whereas the original were manual. And even though i have wired them up yet you have to squeeze the wiring through the opening by the mounting holes. That's just for power units though, ignore for manual ones.


And lastly a thanks to Jim (Brasscatz) and my brother (Illuminator) for assisting in removing them from the jy XJ.

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[Carves]

Update: turned out that instead of getting better mileage ( I did get 22 more miles) I also got a check engine light. Cylinder 2 misfire and O2 sensor over voltage. :banghead::thumbdown:

Dan
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Shoulda used about a 92ron .... instead of Avgas .. :D


Whats going on with it now ??

[ArmyGuy45]

Fixed my window panel switch

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16057

[cpttuna]

progress on the 98 is coming along well. Got the new tires put on . The driving lights were also installed. These are similar to the ones described in cpttuna's mods also on this site. I included a picture of the switch. There is a lot of space for the switch threads to go through(the metal as well as the plastic). The push / pull switch from O'reilly auto parts had more threads and the push /pull option extended the switch the way I wanted it to.

[editedforsafety]

Went to the JY looking for a center console latch, and they of course didn't have one. I did grab a passenger side tail light and put that one on.

I asked my girlfriend if she wanted to go with me, and she said yes without hesitation. It kind of shocked me, I was fully expecting a no. Aside from the good company, it probably kept me from being there for hours.

[cpttuna]

I was just on the team Cherokee website. They want $16.95 for a center Console Latch(97-01). PS My wife would never go to the JY with me.

[editedforsafety]

I was hoping to find one for a dollar or so if I could before I ponied up for $17 plus shipping.

When we got to the junkyard, a patron warned us "to watch out for the bees". Apparently they swarmed him and he got stung 7 times. We had a few buzz by, but no trouble. That would have surely been the end of her JY visits if she got her first bee sting.

[Mudderoy]

installed the upgraded headlight harness from LMC truck. This is the 7th one I have bought from them. The connectors come crimped. On this one I also soldered the connectors.

Are you saying you've installed 7 successfully, or you've received 6 bad ones? I have purchased 3, installed on 98, 99, and 03 and all were great.

[cpttuna]

all were installed successfully. The trouble was getting spare relays. I can't remember where I got them from. I have not heard of anyone having trouble with the harness from LMC.

[nickxj94]

Took advantage (somewhat) of the cooler temps on Saturday. 80° feels great when you've had 100° for months. :rolleyes: Anyways, i finally dealt with those '97+ mirrors we pulled at the jy a few months back. They were scuffed up some in certain spots. One had a little round mirror stuck to it, and the other still had remnants of glue from the same. So i pulled off the extra, small mirror and cleaned up the glass. Then scuffed them up to add a coat of satin black to get them looking like new. After some bad problems the first couple tries i finally got it right and they came out very well.

The new (to me) mirrors before paint. I figured it wasn't worth putting a dedicated "after" shot because you can see that in the other pics.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-09-26172037.jpg

The original chrome Laredo mirrors

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-05174921.jpg

Comparison. I'm surprised at how much bigger the '97+ housings are.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-05182322.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-05182715-1.jpg

New, mounted.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-06170022-1.jpg

Further back to get a better idea of the look.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-10-06165951.jpg

I now have folding mirrors in doing this swap, i know that will come in handy. And the newer mirrors are power, although i have to locate the wiring harness and see if can hook them up. I also grabbed the switch to operate them from the same jeep. And for only about $20 total. :D

It was an easy swap with only a couple things to mention.

The newer mirrors set on top of the window molding a tad so it creates a small gap at the top. A small dab of black silicone goes virtually unnoticed and should help.

The newer ones are power whereas the original were manual. And even though i have wired them up yet you have to squeeze the wiring through the opening by the mounting holes. That's just for power units though, ignore for manual ones.


And lastly a thanks to Jim (Brasscatz) and my brother (Illuminator) for assisting in removing them from the jy XJ.

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I been wanting to do that to mine I'm outta 94 mirrors done broke 4 :confused:

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[Andrew XJ]

I installed a hydraulic oil pressure gauge so I finally know my PSI.

[XJ Wheeler]

I been wanting to do that to mine I'm outta 94 mirrors done broke 4 :confused:

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Its an investment then. :D

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[nickxj94]

Its an investment then. :D

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Lol yeah! Wish the pnp here would get some more later models in

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[XJ Wheeler]

Lol yeah! Wish the pnp here would get some more later models in

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I can understand. They never seem to have exactly the right cherokee parts. Now, if it was a zj it would be a different story. Tons of those in the yards here.

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[nickxj94]

I can understand. They never seem to have exactly the right cherokee parts. Now, if it was a zj it would be a different story. Tons of those in the yards here.

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Here too lol

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[Dredwolf]

Fixed my window panel switch

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16057

Curious, what was the switch not doing?

[Dredwolf]

Finally finished the "storage" brackets for the Rough Country quick-disconnect links for the front sway bar.....

http://www.roughcountry.com/sway-bar-disconnects-1128.html

I hate self-tapping screws....I really do...:bang:

I ended up drilling and using a two-flute tap to make things work better...

I double checked the instructions, but was not happy with where they wanted the storage brackets installed, so I installed them where they seemed to work with the Detours Backbone...

And lowered the rear suspension by using the .5" lift location on the Iron Rock Off Road Shackles, might actually get to wheel the XJ this weekend..:pray:

[bluedragon436]

all were installed successfully. The trouble was getting spare relays. I can't remember where I got them from. I have not heard of anyone having trouble with the harness from LMC.

I am going to be trying to track down some spare relays for that harness, if I can't find any then I'm going to try and swap in a set of standard relay sockets so I can just pick up a relay at any parts store, or swap it from an unimportant system of the Jeep to get me home if need be!!

[Carves]

I am going to be trying to track down some spare relays for that harness, if I can't find any then I'm going to try and swap in a set of standard relay sockets so I can just pick up a relay at any parts store, or swap it from an unimportant system of the Jeep to get me home if need be!!

What sort of relays & plugs do they use to make life difficult ??

Have seen a few posts mention the relay issue.

[Dredwolf]

What sort of relays & plugs do they use to make life difficult ??

Have seen a few posts mention the relay issue.

There is a post somewhere someone modified the harness to take standard parts-store replays, that would be a handy mod.

[XJ Wheeler]

Nothing to it but for it. Ordered the rotors, calipers, and parking brake shoes for the zj disc swap.

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[Brasscatz]

I get to post in here again! Woo! Sunday, I ordered a ZJ pitman arm for the 1" drop from Amazon with my "You Boughten What" winnings, and today I just ordered adjustable lift shackles from Rough Country. They do still give a discount for xjtalk, but now you have to pay the full amount, install them on your Jeep, take a pic, put it on the forum, aaaand send the link to Rough Country and they'll give you a 10% discount. Good idea on their part so they make sure they get some advertising actually. Bad part is I'm not planning on putting them on for a while. Maybe I'll go ahead and install them and be at 4.5" in the rear and 3" in the front for now LOL!

Here's my latest "still need for lift" list

1. ZJ Pitman arm - ordered :check:
2. Disconnects - getting some from a BigJim :check:
3. Adjsutable lift shackles - ordered :check:
4. Bigger Tires - expensive!!!!

[cpttuna]

the spare I have in front of me says:
SONG CHUAN(the brand I presume)
804-1A-C1 12VDC
30A/12VDC There are 4 unmarked prongs close together surrounded by a plastic casing.

[bluedragon436]

Found some listing on Ebay for 100 of them for $122... Think I might go with the 10 relay pack they have though, as I would hope I wouldn't ever need 100 of them... Thanks for the P/N..

[2fastjeep]

Tried to install my spare transfer case I've been rebuilding only to find out one small detail that I over looked. My spare is a 21 spline and my jeep is a 23. Owell back to the drawing board now to find a new input gear with 2 more splines

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[bluedragon436]

Found out my new alt and belt got to the house today!! Now to get it from the house to being installed in teh Jeep from a couple thousand miles away!! LOL now this is the biggest feat for Jeep upgrades ever!!! LOL

[SamanthaXJ]

Spent the morning calling around for a new drivers seat and was able to get one for $50 from a local full service jy near by that also has a pnp across the street so I hit that too. I pulled a new bar for the roof rack and a gas cap with a tether (little thing like that make my life so much easier). I went for a blinker switch only to find it had star shaped screws and I didn't bring any of those drivers.

When I got home I put in the new seat, roof rack bar and gas cap. I also set up my emergency stuff bucket and got that back in the jeep and finally put on the license plate covers I bought for my husband about 6 months ago.

In reference to some posts from earlier this week, it took some convincing on my part to get my HUSBAND to come to the jy with me but he had a good time in the end.

Here's pics. Top two show the new roof rack bar in the back replacing the old bent one, lower left pics are the old broken drivers seat and the new one installed, lower right is the new gas cap with tether.

[bad luck]

Very cool that you work on your Jeep yourself Samantha. I wish I could talk my wife into working on her Miata! But she won't even discuss it. Oh well, at least she doesn't expect me to do any housework.

[bad luck]

I put on the new tires and wheels I bought from Discount Tire Direct. They have such good prices, I got the tires, mounted and balanced and shipped to my house for $1100. The reason I bought the new wheels is because I plan on building an offroad trailer this winter, if I have time. And I will want these matching tires and wheels for the trailer plus a spare for the trailer. And I put in the transfer case with the sye in it, and a new Tom Woods driveshaft that made the jeep run quite a bit smoother. The tires are Falken All Terrains, I talked to quite a few people who were running these, and they were all very pleased with them. So I guess I'll see.

[abebehrmann]

This weekend I replaced my calipers, pads, and turned the rotors. I took a bunch of pics so I plan on doing a write up on it if you guys think that might be worthwhile. The girlfriend helped bleed the brakes and I taught her how to change her tire in case she ever gets stranded without me. Here are a few pics of the job (plus her posing with a tire...:crazy: lol)

[Dredwolf]

I put on the new tires and wheels I bought from Discount Tire Direct. They have such good prices, I got the tires, mounted and balanced and shipped to my house for $1100. The reason I bought the new wheels is because I plan on building an offroad trailer this winter, if I have time. And I will want these matching tires and wheels for the trailer plus a spare for the trailer. And I put in the transfer case with the sye in it, and a new Tom Woods driveshaft that made the jeep run quite a bit smoother. The tires are Falken All Terrains, I talked to quite a few people who were running these, and they were all very pleased with them. So I guess I'll see.

Looking really nice Bob!

[editedforsafety]

Removed my two kayak carriers and bike rack from the roof. It's starting to get cold, I don't want to wreck them or pay the penalty in gas mileage on my new 20 miles each way daily commute. I miss my 4 mile each way drive to work as far as gas is concerned, but otherwise I like the 20 mile drive better. All freeway, and I get to drink my coffee on the way there, and wind down on the way home. 25 minute drive seems about perfect for that.

[Rustbucket]

Got the driver side hub assembly, ball joints and axle shaft u joint out of the way.
http://i41.tinypic.com/15datzt.jpg

[Brasscatz]

I emptied my Jeep fund! Got the ZJ pitman arm in from Amazon "you boughten what" contest, my Rough Country Adjustable lift shackles came in, and...... I got 4 wheels and tires from a buddy and paid only $100 for the wheels and tires! The tires are 31/12.5/15, but they are pretty bald. Planning on getting some 33's soon. But best part is that I got some wheels that cost over $100 each new! The wheels will be painted black and I need to pick up some cheap center caps too.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_160340_zps080125c3.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_160340_zps080125c3.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_155355_zps9708751b.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_155355_zps9708751b.jpg.html)

[oderdene]

Did a front alignment and steering wheel centered

[XJ Wheeler]

I emptied my Jeep fund! Got the ZJ pitman arm in from Amazon "you boughten what" contest, my Rough Country Adjustable lift shackles came in, and...... I got 4 wheels and tires from a buddy and paid only $100 for the wheels and tires! The tires are 31/12.5/15, but they are pretty bald. Planning on getting some 33's soon. But best part is that I got some wheels that cost over $100 each new! The wheels will be painted black and I need to pick up some cheap center caps too.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_160340_zps080125c3.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_160340_zps080125c3.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_155355_zps9708751b.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131019_155355_zps9708751b.jpg.html)

$100!!! Sweet deal!

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[Dredwolf]

Tore into the whole notched knuckle problem, and decided to do the ball joints too....tore things down (losts of rust, but Kroil and a little propane heat helped)
No idea how to recover the dust shields, they are bad.

Axle shaft u-joints are missing at least two boots each, time to replace.

Got the notches in the caliper rails TIG welded on the drivers-side knuckle. Started dressing them down (pics later).

Used my HF Ball Joint Press with patience, grease and tapping with a hammer, and removed the upper and lower ball joints on both sides.

Would like to add a set of the outer axle shaft seals, but how to clean the tubes?

[KristinaU102]

I had been looking for a retractable cover for the cargo area. With no luck unfortunately. And I'm leery to buy from Ebay as people don't seem to differentiate from Grand Cherokee and Cherokee. Annoying as hell stupid ebay sellers.

Anyway I originally found this forum because I was looking for a DIY alternative. I found one (on here) and ran with it. Two tension rods and over a yard of felt fabric and this is what I got. I am satisfied. :-)http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r609/kristinau102/IMAG0637_zps1930375b.jpg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/kristinau102/media/IMAG0637_zps1930375b.jpg.html)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r609/kristinau102/IMAG0639_zps1d48293b.jpg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/kristinau102/media/IMAG0639_zps1d48293b.jpg.html)

[Brasscatz]

Looks good!

[Brasscatz]

Tested out the plasti-dip to see how I like it... I think I like it ;)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131020_154426_zps4c0fbc32.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131020_154426_zps4c0fbc32.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131020_154524_zps615884d9.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131020_154524_zps615884d9.jpg.html)

[editedforsafety]

I like the snowflakes better

[Brasscatz]

I like them too, that's why I wanted to keep them instead of selling them. The black ones will have center caps later on and will look better. Plus the back spacing is better than the stock snowflake wheels

[oderdene]

Tried to adjust handbrake, but passenger side one is not reacting at all, finally found a cable stuck/not moving when pulling lever. will check everything again :(

[ArmyGuy45]

Tried to adjust handbrake, but passenger side one is not reacting at all, finally found a cable stuck/not moving when pulling lever. will check everything again :(

I never hated the hand brake so much until I got to Germany. You know they test to make sure both sides grab the same? Its a PIA here to adjust them! Good luck!

[NW99XJ]

Drove it for the first time in over a month. (i know.... i know.... let the rock throwing begin....lol)

[msmoorenburg]

Drove it for the first time in over a month. (i know.... i know.... let the rock throwing begin....lol)

no worries I'll share the miles i put on mine :). My Armada hasn't moved in a month :D

[4.3LXJ]

I have a Mighty Mite that hasn't moved in years :D

[oderdene]

I never hated the hand brake so much until I got to Germany. You know they test to make sure both sides grab the same? Its a PIA here to adjust them! Good luck!

yeah, here is same. It is time to yearly inspection, they check everything, alignment, service and hand brakes, smog, headlight, noise level etc. Every year they asked about lifting and bigger than standard tire, this time situation going to bad side, because i installed 33s instead of 31s :crazy::rolleye0012:

[2fastjeep]

Did my first front brake job on the jeep since I bought it this year. Found out previous owner sheared off one of the caliper slide bolts, no wonder the pads were worn at a 45°. I'm scared to see what the shoes will look like.

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[Brasscatz]

Drove it for the first time in over a month. (i know.... i know.... let the rock throwing begin....lol)

Don't worry Yosh, mine turns into a place to store boxes on until the next wheeling trip. Matter of fact, I also have TimmyTXJ's Bumpers under the jeep along with 2 of my new wheels and tires. The other two are behind it. I need a bigger garage!

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[graverobberjk]

hopefully finishing replacing my pinion seal today and getting it back on the road!

[lthamm]

Put a new distributor in it new steering stabilizer fixed death wobble and a or oil change now all thats left is figuring out why its slipping in overdrive.

[abebehrmann]

This weekend I put about 1000miles on it driving to a wedding up in Georgia. I was a little worried since this was my first long trip in it, so I used my handy new OBDII scanner to monitor my engine since I have the stupid "idiot light" dash. Coolant Temp stayed at 212-216F the whole trip, much to my relief. Here's a pic I took once I got to my camp.

[jeepin_idaho]

Last night I replaced the plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and also replaced the front brake pads. I also cleaned up the calipers and gave them a shot of red caliper paint to help keep the rust from killing everything.

I took it out for a test drive and got the pads nice a warm so they can bed nicely to the old brake rotors.

All the tune up stuff was because I was getting codes for cylinder 2 misfire occasionally. Now it looks like I have to replace an O2 sensor. Anyone else feel like they are replacing an O2 sensor every year?

[Brasscatz]

Last night I replaced the plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and also replaced the front brake pads. I also cleaned up the calipers and gave them a shot of red caliper paint to help keep the rust from killing everything.

I took it out for a test drive and got the pads nice a warm so they can bed nicely to the old brake rotors.

All the tune up stuff was because I was getting codes for cylinder 2 misfire occasionally. Now it looks like I have to replace an O2 sensor. Anyone else feel like they are replacing an O2 sensor every year?

I haven't had to replace one yet. Almost did, the wires on one were frayed but I spliced in some extra wire and zip tied it up out of the way. No problems since. Do you think the wiring on yours keep getting pinched or something causing the malfunction?

[jeepin_idaho]

I always inspect the wires beforei replace the sensor and that's never been the problem. I wish it was because that would be a much cheaper repair.

Dan
http://facebook.com/the4x4podcast

[denverd1]

Drove it for the first time in over a month. (i know.... i know.... let the rock throwing begin....lol)

I know how that goes. Went to move mine around in the driveway and it wouldn't crank. sat so long the battery corroded from the inside out. It's all good now though

[Mudderoy]

This weekend I put about 1000miles on it driving to a wedding up in Georgia. I was a little worried since this was my first long trip in it, so I used my handy new OBDII scanner to monitor my engine since I have the stupid "idiot light" dash. Coolant Temp stayed at 212-216F the whole trip, much to my relief. Here's a pic I took once I got to my camp.

What were the air temps, about? 70's, 80's? Did you run A/C?

[abebehrmann]

What were the air temps, about? 70's, 80's? Did you run A/C?

Yeah, I think it was around 90F when I left but was in the 80's most of the trip. AC was on most of the time

[Mudderoy]

Yeah, I think it was around 90F when I left but was in the 80's most of the trip. AC was on most of the time

Well this just confirms what I've come to believe over time, that 210 may be the average temps, but it can go higher depending on the load.

[OrangeXJ]

Well this just confirms what I've come to believe over time, that 210 may be the average temps, but it can go higher depending on the load.

thats correct 210 is the norm. Driving the TJ around with the outside temp being low to mid 50's it runs 210

[oderdene]

Passed yearly inspection :bacondance::bacondance::bacondance:


co2 was little higher, but passed :D

[Andrew XJ]

thats correct 210 is the norm. Driving the TJ around with the outside temp being low to mid 50's it runs 210

if I do over 45 miles an hour 4-5 minutes mine runs at 170-180. but around town it is at 210.

[bigjim350]

Cant make my 92 get up to 210 unless im stuck in a mud hole and hammering it to try and get out. Now Ive had a 01 and a 97 and they both stayed around 210. I think 210 is the norm for OBDII jeeps. Atleast it seems that way.

[XJ Wheeler]

Well, mine hits 210°... on its way to 220°, when sitting. Now driving, 160°. Yeah, mine IS special... :D

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[bigjim350]

Replaced my starter today. Old one wasnt really that old. Went out on me after the last wheeling trip, could have been from all that mud and water. But oh well its under warranty. I think autoparts people are freaking nuts for giving warranties on any part that goes on a Jeep.....sure glad they do though :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Replaced my starter today. Old one wasnt really that old. Went out on me after the last wheeling trip, could have been from all that mud and water. But oh well its under warranty. I think autoparts people are freaking nuts for giving warranties on any part that goes on a Jeep.....sure glad they do though :D

Suckers...

:D

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[nickxj94]

Replaced my starter today. Old one wasnt really that old. Went out on me after the last wheeling trip, could have been from all that mud and water. But oh well its under warranty. I think autoparts people are freaking nuts for giving warranties on any part that goes on a Jeep.....sure glad they do though :D

Here if you take any warranty part in for warranty they will not honor it if it has mud in it. So we have to wash them out really good lol

[bigjim350]

Added a lot more new scratches to the jeep today. Me and the wife were out riding 4wheelers on the trails around our house. And since we havent been out there in a long time the trails had grown up alot, and we were sick of getting hit by tree limbs and small trees. So I took the Jeep out there and made several runs down each trail, to mow them back down. Was kinda fun. The trails are pretty challenging on a 4wheeler, but not that bad in a Jeep. My wife took a couple pics while she was riding behind me.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/photo11_zps22264247.jpg
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[Mudderoy]

Installed the Ironman4x4fab.com Extreme Duty track bar in the 98, so I could install the RC Heavy Duty track bar in the 99.

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[jeepin_idaho]

I got my hands on a welder at a friend's shop and fixed my cracked track bar bracket. After welding the bracket back in place I added a piece of 3/8” bar stock to reinforce things. It's certainly not pretty but a grinder and some paint forgives a lot.
Before:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/28/zege7aza.jpg
After:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/28/2eby7aju.jpg

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[4.3LXJ]

Installed the Ironman4x4fab.com Extreme Duty track bar in the 98, so I could install the RC Heavy Duty track bar in the 99.

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Uh, Tony. It is not red :timeout:

[BlackYeti]

I drove mine to the pumpkin patch today with my little guy and found out it was closed.:headshake:

But yesterday we cruised up the local canyon and did some fishing and had a picnic.

[Rustbucket]

Replaced these warped aluminum shims
http://i39.tinypic.com/zn95lj.jpg
With these steel shims
http://i42.tinypic.com/qps6d2.jpg

[Carves]

Finally designed the ultimate, adjustable steering linkage - to prevent death wobble.



... anybody want to come for a test drive with me .. ???



:D:D







http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/Diffs/D3025b_zps0062fa0e.jpg


... much easier to roll around the shed now .. ;);)



.... and thats about the only jeepish thing Ive done in weeks ... but got a bit happening soon.

[4.3LXJ]

Great self centering device. I am sure you could make a fortune with it on ebay. Those guys will buy anything. You could even say it is patented :D

[Brasscatz]

Finally designed the ultimate, adjustable steering linkage - to prevent death wobble.



... anybody want to come for a test drive with me .. ???



:D:D







http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Driveline/Diffs/D3025b_zps0062fa0e.jpg


... much easier to roll around the shed now .. ;);)



.... and thats about the only jeepish thing Ive done in weeks ... but got a bit happening soon.



Is that what you call an "Aussie steering locker"?

[bigjim350]

Yesterday, thanks to Matt, we fixed the lower control arm bracket on my axle. Also welded on some skid plates to the brackets so it wouldnt happen again. Was a good day. Had to flex the Jeep to try and bend the bracket up, so i get a nice new poser shot. And the real highlight of the day was watching Matt dance when he got a piece of welding slag down in his shoe...:D
Poser pic
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20131102_115410_zpsf3ec9244.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Been there and done that with the slag in the shoe. It was a big piece and burned me big time

[bigjim350]

Been there and done that with the slag in the shoe. It was a big piece and burned me big time

Burned him pretty good too. I owe him a sock. Tried to give him one of the ones I was wearing but he said no....

[4.3LXJ]

Burned him pretty good too. I owe him a sock. Tried to give him one of the ones I was wearing but he said no....

LOL That shoe thing keeps the hot metal in there nice and close so it gives you the full effect. I had a 3rd degree burn the size of a half dollar just before I started work in the woods and had to wear heavy boots. Fun times

[Rustbucket]

Got passenger side side ball joints, hub, and u joint out of the way. Swapped out my damaged knuckle too. Lots to get done on this jeep before winter hits.
http://i43.tinypic.com/2e658a9.jpg

[oderdene]

drove normally like any other day. While parking in front of home, suddenly lost all hydraulic fluid. Found a big leak at the steering gear end, around crimping of rubber high pressure hose. Ordered replacement and waiting :(

The puddle looks odd, blood red, spattered with lots of small air bubbles hahaha

[EricT93]

Plastidipped my wheels and D-Rings White

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff520/ilovecars93/IMG_0510_zps64a8f743.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/ilovecars93/media/IMG_0510_zps64a8f743.jpg.html)

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff520/ilovecars93/IMG_0514_zps2ee25143.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/ilovecars93/media/IMG_0514_zps2ee25143.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Where are my dark glasses? :D

[Brasscatz]

Plastidipped my wheels and D-Rings White

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff520/ilovecars93/IMG_0510_zps64a8f743.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/ilovecars93/media/IMG_0510_zps64a8f743.jpg.html)

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff520/ilovecars93/IMG_0514_zps2ee25143.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/ilovecars93/media/IMG_0514_zps2ee25143.jpg.html)

I gotta admit Eric, now that I see it on my computer instead of on Facebook on my phone, it looks a lot better than I thought it did! Nicely done! I think if I did mine red though it wouldn't look as good lol.

[07Negative]

Grinding the rest of my lower control arm brackets off. Grinding metal phoking sux!

[Rustbucket]

Broke out the angle finder and tape measure. Gave the jeep the alignment that it desperately needed. Finally got around to replacing the blower motor resistor too.
http://i44.tinypic.com/e67qx2.jpg

[NW99XJ]

There's a lot of control arm bracket replacing going on lately.....maybe this is an omen I can finally get mine done!

[07Negative]

There's a lot of control arm bracket replacing going on lately.....maybe this is an omen I can finally get mine done!

I just cut mine off period. I'm not sure how people have broken ones. They're a PITA to take off completely.

[editedforsafety]

Broke out the angle finder and tape measure. Gave the jeep the alignment that it desperately needed. Finally got around to replacing the blower motor resistor too.
http://i44.tinypic.com/e67qx2.jpg

That's about how mine looked when I changed it.

[Carves]

Since the weathers been up round the 100* ... and the ol gal is still is still staying at 195* running temps ....


I bought it a present .....


....... a hat to keep the sun off .. :D



Figgered it was fair sorta deal for $40 - with a ladder thrown in as a sweetener .. :D



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Garrawilla%2009112013/100_4599b_zpsea240e36.jpg


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