What did you do to your Jeep today?

[bluedragon436]

Well it was yesterday not today, but traded the 98 in on a 2009 Ram 1500... I am def not going to lie, I love the truck, but still miss the 98... now to pick up another one to play with..

[EricT93]

Where are my dark glasses? :D
:cool:

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.

Thanks brother! Yeah that red might be hard to match. Bronze might look good!

[Brasscatz]

Well it was yesterday not today, but traded the 98 in on a 2009 Ram 1500... I am def not going to lie, I love the truck, but still miss the 98... now to pick up another one to play with..

woah... you got rid of yer JEEP????? :crazy: :smiley-taunt002:

[bluedragon436]

woah... you got rid of yer JEEP????? :crazy: :smiley-taunt002:

Yeah trust me not by choice... apparently there are downsides to being military and trying to do the divorce thing... so the dually owned Jeep had to go... That's ok, I got an awesome looking truck that I am loving (although wish I could have afforded the diesel I really wanted)... and now I can pick up another XJ that can be hauled behind the truck to the trails!! I will return with a new rig as soon as I can, that is for sure...

[Brasscatz]

Ok good... get one soon!!!

[07Negative]

I didn't do crap to it today. But I did bump uglies in it. Does that count?

[bluedragon436]

Ok good... get one soon!!!

Oh, definitely... Going through withdraws already... I found one I was looking at before I got home from deployment anyways.. It is not as new or as nice of shape as the 98 was... But it will give me something to build, play with and hit the trails with, and that is all that really matters to me!!

[Brasscatz]

I didn't do crap to it today. But I did bump uglies in it. Does that count?

Only if this was accomplished with a woman and not solo behind the Burger King ;)

[XJ Wheeler]

Got back to the XJ a little. Replaced one and added another to the front tow hook mounts, replaced a flickering LED bulb in the floor board with a 360° bulbs and matched the other side.

Also, i've been trying to change the t-case fluid but can't get the fill plug out. Can i put a bigger bar on this? I didn't just want to breaker bar it due to the case being aluminum without knowing. So far i've pb'd it for a few days and used a 1/2" rachet, but no go.

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[bigjim350]

Got back to the XJ a little. Replaced one and added another to the front tow hook mounts, replaced a flickering LED bulb in the floor board with a 360° bulbs and matched the other side.

Also, i've been trying to change the t-case fluid but can't get the fill plug out. Can i put a bigger bar on this? I didn't just want to breaker bar it due to the case being aluminum without knowing. So far i've pb'd it for a few days and used a 1/2" rachet, but no go.

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Always had to use a 1/2" ratchet with a cheater pipe on mine to get it loose.

[jeepin_idaho]

Only if this was accomplished with a woman and not solo behind the Burger King ;)

BAZINGA!

Dan
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[ArmyGuy45]

Can we see a pic of the truck?

[XJ Wheeler]

Always had to use a 1/2" ratchet with a cheater pipe on mine to get it loose.

Then that is what i shall do. Now just to get time for it. :rolleyes:

Thanks!

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[editedforsafety]

I had to put a pipe on a big ol allen wrench to get mine transfer case plug out. I wasn't sure how much to tighten it back up, so it will probably be hard to get out next time too. I'll use a socket allen and a breaker bar next time and it should be fine.

I didn't do anything to my xj today, but I did drive past it's place of birth in Toledo, OH. I had to drive down to Findlay, OH to open up a new store. Kind of sucks that I barely made money on the mileage they pay, but I cranked out 13.5 hours of overtime so it works out.

[Mudderoy]

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)

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Let us know how it holds up.

[Hartly]

got a cherokee 84-01 chilton from the library. only to find it has no info at all past 98. i need diagrams for a 2000.

[89Laredo]

Drove it 122 mi total too go look at this.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/11/3a4u5uha.jpg
And bought it.

[bluedragon436]

Can we see a pic of the truck?

Will get pics up as soon as I take my lazy butt out to do it during the day... Meant to take some earlier today before the skies got dark... but the weather snuck up on me... I'll try to get some pics tomorrow, if nothing else for my own records of changes as the truck changes a little bit!!

[ArmyGuy45]

Will get pics up as soon as I take my lazy butt out to do it during the day... Meant to take some earlier today before the skies got dark... but the weather snuck up on me... I'll try to get some pics tomorrow, if nothing else for my own records of changes as the truck changes a little bit!!

:smiley-talk024:

[XJ Wheeler]

Changed out the t-case fluid. Its so easy and didn't even need the cheater pipe. The breaker bar gave me enough leverage.

It was about an inch below the hole, so i'm glad i got it done.

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[ArmyGuy45]

Changed out the t-case fluid. Its so easy and didn't even need the cheater pipe. The breaker bar gave me enough leverage.

It was about an inch below the hole, so i'm glad i got it done.

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Its the simple things in life that matter.:beer:

I plan on doing the T case fluid change when I do my SYE

[abebehrmann]

Changed out the t-case fluid. Its so easy and didn't even need the cheater pipe. The breaker bar gave me enough leverage.

It was about an inch below the hole, so i'm glad i got it done.

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I'm glad I wasn't the only one who had a problem loosening those plugs up! I first went at it with a Allen Wrench before giving up on that and heading out to buy a hex socket to use.

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who had a problem loosening those plugs up! I first went at it with a Allen Wrench before giving up on that and heading out to buy a hex socket to use.

Yep, i had to buy a socket for mine too, 30mm. Wasn't cheap either. :rolleyes:

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[Brasscatz]

Went up to the Home Depot and picked up some rattle can bed liner to permanently paint the parts I Plasti-Dipped, and some flat black paint to paint my new wheels. The wife really had to pee, so I waited until the last minute to pick the stuff out ;) She said "FINE! Whatever! Let's GO!!!" LOLOLOLOL!!!! I need to try that at Harbor Freight next time ;)

[Carves]

Cleaned up all the sharp edges on the roof rack mounting brackets ... and bought some plastic trims to fit over them ...


... coz we cant have that u-beaut, red paint getting scratched, ehhh ?? .. ;);)

:D
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[4.3LXJ]

Nope, red is the new sexy. Just ask Tony

[bluedragon436]

:smiley-talk024:

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=532&pictureid=3781
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=532&pictureid=3782

[Carves]

Got all motivated last night and mounted the, new to me, roof rack.

Did some measuring and thinking about tyre, hi-lift, shovel etc., mounting.

Hope the neighbours didnt mind the howling and screeching of the file on aluminium at midnightish.

... screw 'em anyways ...

If they complain - I'll tell 'em it was their damned cat .. :mad: .. :D:D

[cantab27]

Got all motivated last night and mounted the, new to me, roof rack.

Did some measuring and thinking about tyre, hi-lift, shovel etc., mounting.

Hope the neighbours didnt mind the howling and screeching of the file on aluminium at midnightish.

... screw 'em anyways ...

If they complain - I'll tell 'em it was their damned cat .. :mad: .. :D:D

mate your nearest neighbour is probably 2 hours away .......:smiley-taunt002:

[XJ Wheeler]

A couple days now i've been working on putting in some little cargo tie downs. Still in progress... due to too short of bolts. Got em now, should be done soon.

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[ArmyGuy45]

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=532&pictureid=3781
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=532&pictureid=3782

:thumbsup:

[Brasscatz]

I was planning on painting wheels and stripping off plasti dip to bed liner some parts but it is so freaking humid today that the paint wouldn't be able to dry.

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[oderdene]

:bacondance:received high pressure hose, will install today:bacondance:

[bluedragon436]

:thumbsup:

Thanks.. Can't wait to remedy some of the chrome, and pick up a trail rig to tow behind it!! LOL

[oderdene]

:bacondance:received high pressure hose, will install today:bacondance:


installed pressure hose. removal of old hose - steering gearbox end was pain in the a$$, break apart metal part first, near to gearbox and then used a socket+extension+breaker bar, finally turned it.

now I have a perfect working steering as before :beer:

[Brasscatz]

Washed and painted wheels. Not easy to do with a bum thumb, so bed liner on the jeep will have to wait. Little tip for those wanting to dry parts quickly... leaf blowers work great lol

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[nickxj94]

Put 01 xj mirrors on my 94.:D3979

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[Carves]

Unloaded some o/nite camping and recovery gear.

Need to rethink some roofrack storage and mounting ideas before the next little run.

[Firemanray]

Didn't happen today but Friday my son drove the left front wheel nearly off of the '98 (wheel bearing). Had it towed to my shop and Saturday we (me watching mostly) changed the wheel bearing and the axle u-joint on the driver side. Towing insurance is a wonderful investment!

[olds-cool]

Let's see, what did I do to my Jeep today? Snapped off 3 out of 4 of the Sway bar bracket bolts. So freak'n PO'd right now.

[Carves]

Let's see, what did I do to my Jeep today? Snapped off 3 out of 4 of the Sway bar bracket bolts. So freak'n PO'd right now.

bugger ....


:comfort:

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[XjJeepacorn]

I was planning on painting wheels and stripping off plasti dip to bed liner some parts but it is so freaking humid today that the paint wouldn't be able to dry.

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Sure complain about your humidity.... It to damn cold up here to paint anything! I have a yj bikini top frame I need to spray and get shipped down to Cali because a certain little miss couldn't find ne down there lol you think I can?? Nope it's been consistently to effing cold!!!

[XjJeepacorn]

She wants it pink FYI lol

[nickxj94]

Let's see, what did I do to my Jeep today? Snapped off 3 out of 4 of the Sway bar bracket bolts. So freak'n PO'd right now.

Mine broke too, so I just threw them away.

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[XjJeepacorn]

Mine broke too, so I just threw them away.

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X2 rear no big deal

[XJ Wheeler]

Put 01 xj mirrors on my 94.:D3979

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Got em done i see. :thumbsup:

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[nickxj94]

Got em done i see. :thumbsup:

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Yep! Like them better lol

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[ekaybe]

Didn't do it today but I'm new so get over it.

Fixed the notorious drivers side speaker problem. Got tired of opening and closing my door 50 times while driving trying to get the speaker to work. Popped the door panel off along with the panel behind the hood release. Took the speaker out, fished some new speaker wire I found laying in the garage to the door, stabbed a hole in the rubber grommet (and myself) brought it through. Cut the old speaker wire a little above the connectors soldered it all up. Kept the factory speaker connector because poor people can't afford new speakers. SHABAM SHOULDA DONE IT MONTHS AGO.
Everyone needs a multi-color frizzy hair action shot.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/null_zps88d505d8.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/null_zps88d505d8.jpg.html)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/IMAG2703.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/IMAG2703.jpg.html)
Professional hole, there is no way it will fit through that grommet.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/null_zps4a949936.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/null_zps4a949936.jpg.html)

AND THEN I replaced my headlight switch so it would stop having that cool special effect where they turn off and on.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/null_zpsa34b883f.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/null_zpsa34b883f.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

A couple days now i've been working on putting in some little cargo tie downs. Still in progress... due to too short of bolts. Got em now, should be done soon.


Okay, Saturday i finished up the tie downs. Four total, one in each corner of the cargo area. They're rated at 300# each, so they should be adequate. On the backside i put some 1 1/4" washers, with a liberal coating of silicone to keep the liquid stuff out. Painted of course with stainless button heads, cause that's how i do things. :p

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-11-16213655-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-11-17150518-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-11-16221904-1.jpg

Today, got the urge to give the jeep a bath...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P1130913.jpg

And try on some whitewalls...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-11-17171610-1.jpg

After church we met a guy at a yogurt place that has a modded '97+. He had a fresh coating of mud. (told him about xjtalk, we'll see if he signs up)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P1130926-1.jpg



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[Mudderoy]

Didn't do it today but I'm new so get over it.

Fixed the notorious drivers side speaker problem. Got tired of opening and closing my door 50 times while driving trying to get the speaker to work. Popped the door panel off along with the panel behind the hood release. Took the speaker out, fished some new speaker wire I found laying in the garage to the door, stabbed a hole in the rubber grommet (and myself) brought it through. Cut the old speaker wire a little above the connectors soldered it all up. Kept the factory speaker connector because poor people can't afford new speakers. SHABAM SHOULDA DONE IT MONTHS AGO.
Everyone needs a multi-color frizzy hair action shot.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/null_zps88d505d8.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/null_zps88d505d8.jpg.html)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/IMAG2703.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/IMAG2703.jpg.html)
Professional hole, there is no way it will fit through that grommet.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/null_zps4a949936.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/null_zps4a949936.jpg.html)

AND THEN I replaced my headlight switch so it would stop having that cool special effect where they turn off and on.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/null_zpsa34b883f.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/null_zpsa34b883f.jpg.html)

Yep, the XJ is pretty easy to work on and much of it is self explanatory, you just have to get in there and do it.

[ekaybe]

Okay, Saturday i finished up the tie downs. Four total, one in each corner of the cargo area. They're rated at 300# each, so they should be adequate. On the backside i put some 1 1/4" washers, with a liberal coating of silicone to keep the liquid stuff out. Painted of course with stainless button heads, cause that's how i do things. :p

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-11-16213655-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-11-17150518-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-11-16221904-1.jpg

Ahhhh I've been wanting to add some real tie down points to my cargo area as well. Looks like you did a pretty good job sealing it up. :beer:

[ekaybe]

Yep, the XJ is pretty easy to work on and much of it is self explanatory, you just have to get in there and do it.
Easy to work on and easy to take apart. I wish every car came apart that easily.

[XjJeepacorn]

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Made a ramp for the dogs my friend who will be walking them for me when I go to Cali for Christmas and New Years :)

I actually made it on Saturday night but today was the first day of training. It is a motorcycle ramp my friend gave me and I got some free 1/4 ply another friend was throwing away lol! And then I actually bought some self tappers and screwed the ply wood down.

I normally just lift in and out the older fellas since my jeep is so high off the ground. Helps keep me in shape :) but now the older fellas are bing ramp trained and when I get back I'll probably train all of them on the ramp just because! But for now it's just the older fellas :)

[XJ Wheeler]

Ahhhh I've been wanting to add some real tie down points to my cargo area as well. Looks like you did a pretty good job sealing it up. :beer:

Thanks! I have enough rust issues, i don't wanna invite more.

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[Carves]

Packed it with all the crap I thought I might need for a little run to find some hills and water.

Hope I dont get dizzy in that thin air at 3500ft .. :D

[4.3LXJ]

We can fix you up with a WWII rebreather :D

[Hartly]

new sway bar bushings and links. and replaced the missing left front shock bushing..... FEELS LIKE A NEW JEEP

[nickxj94]

Took the alternator off to get it warrantied in the morning since it decided to spit the bearings out tonight on the way home. :eek:

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[Carves]

Unloaded all the camping gear,

Looked at the little bit of sticky mud on the grocery getter ... and figgered cantab27 would be proud of me,

..... and then I washed the nasty stuff off .. :smiley-laughing021:

[4.3LXJ]

How is that roof rack working?

[Carves]

How is that roof rack working?


Good .. it made a great, drying rack, over the weekend .. :rolleyes: .. :D


The amplimesh is great for tieing stuff down ... but I know from other similiar racks in the past ... It destroys tyre sidewalls and plastic jerrycans - so some padding is needed at times.


This was a quickfix until I get some new, locating brackets, finished ...


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RoofRack%20Fix/Al%206x4/100_4689b_zps12ab9a2d.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RoofRack%20Fix/Al%206x4/100_4688b_zpsa1072dea.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Time to put some aluminum wire in the wire feed welder?

[Carves]

Time to put some aluminum wire in the wire feed welder?

hahhh ... nawww, I'll get ol mate down the road, busy on that, since I'm more useless with a mig, than a stick welder .. :o .. :D

... and besides ... his offcut/scrapbin needs a cleanout .. ;);)

[nickxj94]

Pulled my dad's Taurus home on a trailer, found fuel leaking from my fuel pressure regulator. Went to a buddy's and we replaced it with one he had.

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[Brasscatz]

Ok, good news and bad news. Good news is, I get to drive my XJ to work this next week. Bad news, I have to do it because my wife's Patriot has gone into limp mode and she'll be driving my Civic. Anybody with any knowledge with that kind of stuff, please check out the thread here: http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?p=169070#post169070

So, what I'm doing to my Jeep today? I'm getting it ready to be driven this week to work. I need to get my registration renewed... it expired in April ;)

[Brasscatz]

Drove it to work!

[jeepin_idaho]

Well it happened on Wednesday but I used it to pick up firewood.


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[bigjim350]

Today I yanked off the front swaybar. Its been disconnected hanging on a bungee cord for over a year now. Figured it was time to get it out of the way

[ALS XJ]

It's new alternator time for the '92...picked up a 140 amp (actually putting out 136 amps as tested)...so now the PITA part starts, getting the old one out! The unibody rails are right below it, so may have to remove the bracket as well...it's cold out right now, but it's gotta get done! Replaced my battery with a red top Optima as well...off to the wrenches!!!!

[nickxj94]

It's new alternator time for the '92...picked up a 140 amp (actually putting out 136 amps as tested)...so now the PITA part starts, getting the old one out! The unibody rails are right below it, so may have to remove the bracket as well...it's cold out right now, but it's gotta get done! Replaced my battery with a red top Optima as well...off to the wrenches!!!!

I just replaced mine its a pita! Had to remove my clutch fan it fell right out.

[abebehrmann]

Took it to the junkyard yesterday and bought her a few goodies. My front shocks were completely shot, so I bought the nicest ones I could find to hold me over until I can piece together my lift. They were off a red XJ, but you know what they say, red jeeps make great parts...:smiley-taunt002: Installed them last night and took it for a spin today. It feels A LOT better, no more nosedives in hard braking and a lot less clunks when hitting bumps. Also found a replacement wheel cover for my missing one and a couple tow hooks off a ZJ. The girlfriend found a shiny Jeep wheel cover she liked off a Wagoneer so we bought that too.

[Carves]

Well it happened on Wednesday but I used it to pick up firewood.


I guess you musta folded the seats down, to get all that in, huh ?? .. ;);)


.... and whats all that nasty looking, white stuff .. :D

[jeepin_idaho]

Today I yanked off the front swaybar. Its been disconnected hanging on a bungee cord for over a year now. Figured it was time to get it out of the way

I've been without away bars for 9 years.

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[Brasscatz]

Let my wife drive it for the first time ever. Hers is still in the shop, so to save gas she took my jeep so I could drive my civic. Kinda sexy seeing her in it driving away to work :D

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[XJ Wheeler]

Let my wife drive it for the first time ever. Hers is still in the shop, so to save gas she took my jeep so I could drive my civic. Kinda sexy seeing her in it driving away to work :D

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Did she come back saying she wants one?!?! :D

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[Brasscatz]

Did she come back saying she wants one?!?! :D

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lol no, but she did say she finally got more comfortable driving it. That's a win in my book ;)

[editedforsafety]

Man, I'm afraid to let me girlfriend drive mine. Actually, I'm afraid to let anyone drive it. Since I've had it, the only person to drive it was a mechanic who took it around the block.

[XJ Wheeler]

lol no, but she did say she finally got more comfortable driving it. That's a win in my book ;)

X2 One step closer! :D






Man, I'm afraid to let me girlfriend drive mine. Actually, I'm afraid to let anyone drive it. Since I've had it, the only person to drive it was a mechanic who took it around the block.

Same here. Plus mine doesn't get out a ton so when i can drive it I want to.

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[Brasscatz]

Man, I'm afraid to let me girlfriend drive mine. Actually, I'm afraid to let anyone drive it. Since I've had it, the only person to drive it was a mechanic who took it around the block.

lol, yeah this was the first time for her to drive it. We "practiced" driving it last night just to make sure she could handle it. I kept trying to persuade her to take the civic, but I think deep down she was excited as hell at the thought of driving the xj :D She's a much safer driver than I am and it was all back roads so it's ok.

[XJ Wheeler]

Sunday, yes i'm late with this. I had to upload the pics, then the warthog ate em, and i got detention... :rolleyes:

Met up with a local jeeper to buy a skidrow engine skid from him. He gave me an awesome deal and got to meet a good guy. He had a pretty nicely fitted jeep too.

4067

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P1140457.jpg

Then he noticed a jeep across the parking lot and it was the guys xj that i met a few weeks ago so we stopped by.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P1140467.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P1140471.jpg

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[denverd1]

tracked the rear locker I bought for it!!! Had a problem with customs (from Australia) but is now headed my way!

[XJ Wheeler]

Started the Christmas decorations on it. Going bigger this year!

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[Mudderoy]

Gave some of my old parts away.

Did some work on the oil pan, found a massive oil leak.

Repaired that oil leak on Sunday.

http://youtu.be/jktSmC2miHc

[msmoorenburg]

bit the bullet and put a new windshield in it

[Brasscatz]

bit the bullet and put a new windshield in it

Didn't know your old one was cracked

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[Brasscatz]

Picked up some new parts from Tony yesterday ;)

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[Brasscatz]

Picked up some new parts from Tony yesterday ;)

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Looking at that photo reminds me that now that I'm back on the patch again and not smoking, I need to clean up all the butts in the driveway... or push them into my neighbor's yard. I can't stand my neighbors :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Day 2 of decorations... didn't go as well as planned. Found a problem while working on the rear bumper.

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I check the brake fluid just about every time i drive it, was about 1/8" below normal today. Also, i drove it Sunday and it wasn't like this, i checked before. I did notice the fluid was down a little before, and added the needed to get back to normal but didn't find any leaks then. It must have started Sunday when i was driving it because it has sprayed around the tire.

Anyways i gotta figure out what i want to do. With all the decorating i'm doing to it, and really just sounds like a good time, there's a big jeep parade the 21st i want to make it to. Either quickly get the rest of the parts i need for the zj disc swap or go down and get a wheel cylinder for a quick repair. But wasted money because i plan on doing the swap soon, just don't have the stuff yet... or really a ton of time to do it. Decisions, decisions

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[Brasscatz]

Day 2 of decorations... didn't go as well as planned. Found a problem while working on the rear bumper.

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I check the brake fluid just about every time i drive it, was about 1/8" below normal today. Also, i drove it Sunday and it wasn't like this, i checked before. I did notice the fluid was down a little before, and added the needed to get back to normal but didn't find any leaks then. It must have started Sunday when i was driving it because it has sprayed around the tire.

Anyways i gotta figure out what i want to do. With all the decorating i'm doing to it, and really just sounds like a good time, there's a big jeep parade the 21st i want to make it to. Either quickly get the rest of the parts i need for the zj disc swap or go down and get a wheel cylinder for a quick repair. But wasted money because i plan on doing the swap soon, just don't have the stuff yet... or really a ton of time to do it. Decisions, decisions

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That is a tough one. What's the cost of each? I might just go ahead and do the disc swap

[abebehrmann]

Junkyard wheel cylinder? Should be able to get one to hold you over for $5-10.

[4.3LXJ]

Wheel cylinders I buy new. Not that expensive. But a disc swap would be cool

[abebehrmann]

Wheel cylinders I buy new. Not that expensive. But a disc swap would be cool

That's a good point. I didn't realize they were only $10 brand new. I would prob do that. It sucks that you have to just turn around and rip out the brand new but I know I would probably rather do that rather than rush into a big job like a disc swap. Tough call.

[XJ Wheeler]

I can't even get the rotors i planned on either so i think i'm just gonna do the wheel cylinders till then. The price of the parts isn't a problem, i've already got that money set aside for the swap, i just don't have a lot of time right now for the swap.



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[Carves]

Washed the cat prints off the windscreen .. :mad0090:



.... then cruised down to the freight depot - and picked up the bits to make my 273 round, magazines - for the trebuchet .. :rolleye0012:

[NW99XJ]

I drove it into work today because the DD didnt want to start.:mad:

[XJ Wheeler]

Got the wheel cylinders, probably be a couple days till i can get em put on.

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[JeepZombie]

I replaced my hatch struts and started trying to figure out how I should proceed on fixing my driver's seat. It's broken underneath (something metal underneath has broken in about 3 spots and the seat is barely hanging on by one spot in the rear right section and I'm afraid pulling the seat could kill it completely) so I'm looking at pulling the passenger seat to see how it's laid out on the underside and where the most likely breaks would come from.

However, it became frickin' freezin' so I stopped after swapping out the struts. The hatch strut replacement was pretty comical - I was actually trying to install them upside down, even though I was attempting to replace them exactly as the original ones came out. I figured out pretty quickly that the end I was trying to attach to the base was too large to fit next to the trim - and then it finally dawned on me that I needed to put the SMALL end there and the LARGE end on the hatch itself where there is TONS of room.

Fun was had by all...I did get pictures of everything done, I just don't think anyone here needs a howto guide on swapping out hatch struts. :)

[4.3LXJ]

Seat mounts are pretty basic unless you have electric seats. Four bolts and they are out. The only real problem comes if the floor board is rusted out where they attach. Crawl underneath and have a look see at the floor boards

[xj-jake]

Ordered a new bumper, winch, and JCR quarter panel armor. :bacondance: JCR is backordered til after Christmas but I should have the bumper on Monday.

[JeepZombie]

Seat mounts are pretty basic unless you have electric seats. Four bolts and they are out. The only real problem comes if the floor board is rusted out where they attach. Crawl underneath and have a look see at the floor boards

The floor boards looked pretty solid, no worries there (so far) and I have basic non-electric everything in the Jeep, but my main concern is "what" exactly is broken under the seat. It's obviously metal, so it's the frame or perhaps the bracket the seat rests on. And that is where I'm nervous about pulling the driver's seat right now - if it twists or bends the wrong way taking it out...I'll be seatless (and not in Seattle)...which is where my idea came about of seeing what's under those seats by removing the passenger side first to see if it's possible to do a swap between the two.

However, when the temp hits below 32f, I stay inside. >.>

[4.3LXJ]

Can't swap the pedicels. The seats cushions themselves you can

[NW99XJ]

The floor boards looked pretty solid, no worries there (so far) and I have basic non-electric everything in the Jeep, but my main concern is "what" exactly is broken under the seat. It's obviously metal, so it's the frame or perhaps the bracket the seat rests on. And that is where I'm nervous about pulling the driver's seat right now - if it twists or bends the wrong way taking it out...I'll be seatless (and not in Seattle)...which is where my idea came about of seeing what's under those seats by removing the passenger side first to see if it's possible to do a swap between the two.

However, when the temp hits below 32f, I stay inside. >.>
Yea ditto.... too cold for Jeep work out of a garage.
Your seat issue sounds like one that is typical of older Cherokees, in that the vertical supports for the seat get weak over time, and break. This usually happens to one side or the other first, and gives you that "gangsta lean" to one side. The only fix?... either swap out the whole seat, or you're going to have to strip it. Pulling the cover off, removing the foam, and get in there and weld the supports back together (might be a good time for a little reinforcement too!)
If your problem is lower, then it could be brackets themselves. I've seen it before, but it's not as common. If your seat is sound, then all you'll be needing to do is swap the seat to a new base. You could grab one from the junk yard with ease.

[prcjeep]

Ordered a new bumper, winch, and JCR quarter panel armor. :bacondance: JCR is backordered til after Christmas but I should have the bumper on Monday.

Yeah, JCR gets slammed around Christmas, i received my X-mas present in the 2nd week of January due to this a couple years ago

[xj-jake]

Yeah, JCR gets slammed around Christmas, i received my X-mas present in the 2nd week of January due to this a couple years ago

I'm good with it. It's nice to see an American company doing well and that gives me time to get a few other things done. Mostly needing front wheel bearings and clean up some wiring under the hood for the winch.

[prcjeep]

I'm good with it. It's nice to see an American company doing well and that gives me time to get a few other things done. Mostly needing front wheel bearings and clean up some wiring under the hood for the winch.

A1auto, one of our vendors, has wheel bearings for $100/set and they come with 2 year warranty.

[mudslut]

I have a 1986 xj with 3inch longarm lift can I installe 3inch spring spacers with no problems or other mods meaning just installe the spacers

[denverd1]

hey slut!! love the handle. Above 4/5" inches you start needing to mod the driveline. Slip yoke elim is necessary. as is different rear shaft (longer, double cardan). I'd personally use 6" springs instead of spacers, but lots of folks use them with no problem.

Today, my reverse projectors showed up. also sourced some Wrangler rock rail take offs I'm picking up at lunch. Maybe that welder really IS a necessity. :rolleyes:

Trying to decide if I'm going to put locker in for Sunday run at barnwell.... It's cold and rainy here. As much as I'd like to have it in, it prolly ain't happnin.

[Mudderoy]

Ordered a new bumper, winch, and JCR quarter panel armor. :bacondance: JCR is backordered til after Christmas but I should have the bumper on Monday.

Pictures!!!! :camera: :popcorn:

[Mudderoy]

Replaced 4 KC lights with 3 LED light bars....

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[xj-jake]

Pictures!!!! :camera: :popcorn:

Patience young grasshopper. My bride informed me that the winch and bull bar came from the brown santa clause truck today. Bumper should be here Monday and it's supposed to be above 15 degrees so I may actually get it installed..

[XJ Wheeler]

Replaced 4 KC lights with 3 LED light bars....

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That's really changes the look of the jeep!

Which jeep is getting the KCs?

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[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got some time to dealing with the wheel cylinders... and after getting everything ready, jeep jacked up, tires off, and i realized i didn't have the right size wrench. My selection of flare nut wrenches are metric... and the brake line nuts are 3/8". :banghead: One of the only sae nuts on it, and the lines are rusted like everything else so a open ended wrench wouldnt do it. Picked up a small set of sae flare nut wrenches tonight and hoping for tomorrow to break em loose... without breaking em. I did make sure i could get the other end of the lines off so worse comes to worse i'll just replace them too. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt.

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[Mudderoy]

Are inexpensive LED light bars from eBay ready for PRIME TIME? This video helps to answer that question.

http://youtu.be/U0Sp2tiHVX0

[JeepZombie]

I fixed my center console yesterday. Got tired of the busted thing sliding off everytime I'd go around a corner and use the arm rest for support.

JB Weld, I <3 you.

[Brasscatz]

Are inexpensive LED light bars from eBay ready for PRIME TIME? This video helps to answer that question.

http://youtu.be/U0Sp2tiHVX0

Geez Louise... you could land a frickin plane with that setup

[bluedragon436]

Awesome intro on the video, Tony... Def a far better lighting option over the old school halogens... I wanted to pick up some LED bars like those when I was looking at bumper options for my 98... and even nice now to see what they look like.. Do you have the 20" in spotlight and the other two in a fog format??

[Mudderoy]

Geez Louise... you could land a frickin plane with that setup

Of course I have the 44" coming in but I have plans for another 20" for the back and possibly 2 x 20" for the sides. That would require a roof rack though.

I'll probably stop at the rear light. Did think about getting a red filter to put on the rear 20", hook it to the brakes and use (on special occasions) as a 3rd brake light. :D

:smiley-taunt002:

[Mudderoy]

Recycled the 4 KC's to the 99 that my daughters drive...

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[Firemanray]

Picked up some new parts from Tony yesterday ;)

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When do you plan to install that pile-o-parts??

[Brasscatz]

When do you plan to install that pile-o-parts??

Probably in a month or two. I still have stock size tires and I'd like to have some 33's ready to go on so I don't look like I have roller skate wheels. It looks fine on the 3" lift I currently have, but probably not for a bigger lift. Problem as usual is convincing the wife to let me have $$$ to buy some tires :D

And those bumpers under there are off TimmyTXJ's Jeep. I basically took them to see if I could use the metal to fab something up so they'll be sitting for a while unless somebody else needs/wants them (free)

[abebehrmann]

Added a new (used) Jeep to the family! I think the girlfriend was getting jealous over how much I love my Jeep so she wanted one of her own. Traded in her Mazda3 for an '06 TJ Golden Eagle. I had only heard of the CJ Golden Eagle but the TJ comes with a Dana44 rear axle among other, more obvious, details. She LOVES it!

[4.3LXJ]

Oh yeah, gotta like that 44

[XJ Wheeler]

Nicely done!

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[ekaybe]

Got it dirtyish
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/83D97BCA-A9EE-404E-BE40-4C174A4BD4CB_zps3swokeh2.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/83D97BCA-A9EE-404E-BE40-4C174A4BD4CB_zps3swokeh2.jpg.html)

[TeXJ]

Got it dirtyish
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/83D97BCA-A9EE-404E-BE40-4C174A4BD4CB_zps3swokeh2.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/83D97BCA-A9EE-404E-BE40-4C174A4BD4CB_zps3swokeh2.jpg.html)

You REBEL!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Got it dirtyish
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/83D97BCA-A9EE-404E-BE40-4C174A4BD4CB_zps3swokeh2.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/83D97BCA-A9EE-404E-BE40-4C174A4BD4CB_zps3swokeh2.jpg.html)


It is a start. I am sure we could find a way to help you do that :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got some time to dealing with the wheel cylinders... and after getting everything ready, jeep jacked up, tires off, and i realized i didn't have the right size wrench. My selection of flare nut wrenches are metric... and the brake line nuts are 3/8". :banghead: One of the only sae nuts on it, and the lines are rusted like everything else so a open ended wrench wouldnt do it. Picked up a small set of sae flare nut wrenches tonight and hoping for tomorrow to break em loose... without breaking em. I did make sure i could get the other end of the lines off so worse comes to worse i'll just replace them too. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt.

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Denied!

Again getting at it late killed progress. But using my new wrench i got the drivers side broke from the cylinder... but its seized to the line. Plus the passengers side started to strip and wouldn't come free. So, after a short mental debate i chose to just go ahead and replace the lines. With a little more looking at how rusted they are its probably best anyhow. Short story i got the lines tonight after church and need to cut,bend and reflare them tomorrow. And i just realized the flaring tool i got a few weeks ago isn't a double flaring tool, so i'll need to rent one.

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[bulrid8]

Single flare works fine on brake lines.

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[cantab27]

same old .........just different jeep................:D


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/1471137_444328879023514_1411285818_n_zps95bbe5ec.j pg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/westport%202012/1471137_444328879023514_1411285818_n_zps95bbe5ec.j pg.html)

[Brasscatz]

same old .........just different jeep................:D


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/1471137_444328879023514_1411285818_n_zps95bbe5ec.j pg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/westport%202012/1471137_444328879023514_1411285818_n_zps95bbe5ec.j pg.html)

Dude... if you would just get a RED Jeep, none of this would happen!!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Single flare works fine on brake lines.

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Cool! I was just gonna copy how the line came after i cut it to length. But that will definitely be easier and quicker.

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[bulrid8]

Cool! I was just gonna copy how the line came after i cut it to length. But that will definitely be easier and quicker.

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As long as you make sure you get a nice flare on it, it will be no problem. Last one I did was replacing all the lines on my bronco. Single flare on all the lines and never had a leak.

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[mudslut]

painting the xj today using rustolume roll on check it out on youtube cheap paint job last long time......if yours needs a paint job cant beat this method on price and looks good...................

[4.3LXJ]

Single flare works fine on brake lines.

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It is possible to do a single flare. But a double flare is much better. The reason is that single flares crack at the edge on steel lines most times. That is why the ends are folded over, to keep the edge from cracking

[ekaybe]

You REBEL!!!


It is a start. I am sure we could find a way to help you do that :D

It wasn't even intentional. My dad and I started exploring this area where we used to be able to offroad on. Used to be dunes with some dirt trails surrounding it, and now they have started to develop :mad: Long story short we drove onto an unpaved sandy-dirt road right after 2 days of straight rain not considering the fact that I have straight tread tires and the mud was deeeeeeeeep :smiley-taunt002:

[bulrid8]

It is possible to do a single flare. But a double flare is much better. The reason is that single flares crack at the edge on steel lines most times. That is why the ends are folded over, to keep the edge from cracking

This is true. I have found that if you take it nice and slow, the flare forms with no cracks.

Double flare is better, but saves from having to buy new flare kit. Most older brake lines are all single flare and they have held up for decades! ;)

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[xj-jake]

Got into an accident this morning. Exploder t-boned my trailer and spun jeep and trailer around. No damage to either vehicle or the snowblower. Here is a pic for my close upcoming project..

[Brasscatz]

Got into an accident this morning. Exploder t-boned my trailer and spun jeep and trailer around. No damage to either vehicle or the snowblower. Here is a pic for my close upcoming project..

Ouch, glad you're ok man

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[Hartly]

Ordered a set of weathertecs and a HID conversion..... hope ill have useable lights soon

[prcjeep]

I scraped the ice off of it this morning...

[XJ Wheeler]

It is possible to do a single flare. But a double flare is much better. The reason is that single flares crack at the edge on steel lines most times. That is why the ends are folded over, to keep the edge from cracking








This is true. I have found that if you take it nice and slow, the flare forms with no cracks.

Double flare is better, but saves from having to buy new flare kit. Most older brake lines are all single flare and they have held up for decades! ;)

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Thanks guys, good info there.

Finally, a good day of progress. I got the wheel cylinders swapped out with only breaking one spring. :rolleyes: So another $10 for a temp fix. And then moved on to making the lines. Drivers side was easy, and the right length. Passengers side being so long took a while and had to be cut down. I did end up going with the double flare since i saw the factory lines were done so. Also got the brakes reassembled, but ran out of time. Gonna bleed tomorrow. Now, just hoping they don't leak. :pray:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-12-16172325-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-12-16213519-1.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2013-12-16172452.jpg

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[Andrew XJ]

today I got bored and took a sawzall to the exhaust cut the muffler off sounds badass.

no cats no muffler oh yeah that's how I like it thank God I don't have a emissions or inspection

[Brasscatz]

today I got bored and took a sawzall to the exhaust cut the muffler off sounds badass.

no cats no muffler oh yeah that's how I like it thank God I don't have a emissions or inspection

Just be careful, if the exhaust pipe isn't exciting out the side or something, the fumes can leak into the cab.

That being said, post a video of how it sounds :D

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[Mudderoy]

Just be careful, if the exhaust pipe isn't exciting out the side or something, the fumes can leak into the cab.

That being said, post a video of how it sounds :D

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Simple solution... take the doors off :D

[jimmixj]

today I got bored and took a sawzall to the exhaust cut the muffler off sounds badass.

no cats no muffler oh yeah that's how I like it thank God I don't have a emissions or inspection

Or drive REAL fast!::smiley-laughing021:

[jimmixj]

Finally did something with my pile of junkyard parts! Changed out my rear axle with a junkyard find Chrysler 8.25 LSD, same gearing (3.55). Can't wait to go hammer on that upgrade! Took the opportunity to change out shims and pins while I had axle out, no more driveline chatter...Also changed out the tank sending unit to correct downhill fuel leak. Put the speakers back in the hatch and reattached the hatch trim with nutserts. (Casualty of recent trip to Charlou's Gap) Last but not least I FINALLY installed my RE disconnects. Bought those things 2 months ago! Feel like I finally had a REAL day off; I'm goin wheelin' the next time that happens!:smiley-chores003:

[Andrew XJ]

Just be careful, if the exhaust pipe isn't exciting out the side or something, the fumes can leak into the cab.

That being said, post a video of how it sounds :D

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don't worry about the fumes I'm going to get a 90 degree angle and shoot the exhaust out just before my back tire.

and I will try to get a video but last time I tried to upload a two minute video it took 3&a half hours and then it still failed.

and to the guys who were talking about just take the doors off for drive fast with the stock exhaust I really can't even hear the exhaust notes until about 3 grand. I will be taking doors off next summer

[xj-jake]

Finally did something with my pile of junkyard parts! Changed out my rear axle with a junkyard find Chrysler 8.25 LSD, same gearing (3.55). Can't wait to go hammer on that upgrade! Took the opportunity to change out shims and pins while I had axle out, no more driveline chatter...Also changed out the tank sending unit to correct downhill fuel leak. Put the speakers back in the hatch and reattached the hatch trim with nutserts. (Casualty of recent trip to Charlou's Gap) Last but not least I FINALLY installed my RE disconnects. Bought those things 2 months ago! Feel like I finally had a REAL day off; I'm goin wheelin' the next time that happens!:smiley-chores003:

How was you 825 swap i'm considering doing that too

[Grimfate]

Made the rest of gutter mounts today....plus a few xtras. Now just need to make my roof rack.

[xj4life2]

Nice job , they look almost Identical to the old Confer gutter mounts.

[Grimfate]

Thanx. I can't wait to build the rest of the rack. I didn't realize how expensive they are if you bought them till I looked today...

[jimmixj]

How was you 825 swap i'm considering doing that too

Actually, my XJ already had the 8.25, I just swapped in a unit that has Limited Slip with the same gears. From what I've read/researched the 8.25 is a stronger axle than the Dana 35; I can tell you in a side-by-side compare that certainly appears to be the case. EVERYTHING about the 8.25 looks beefier. Good news is that it's a straight swap and you get bigger brakes in the bargain. AND, the 8.25 is a readily available junkyard part.

[Carves]

How was you 825 swap i'm considering doing that too


anybody can do it .. ;);)

:D



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Repairs/Rear%20Diff%20Swap/2205201308b_zps2e40674e.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Going good...

Got the brakes bled, and cleaned everything up so i could check for leaks. Took it for a drive around the neighborhood and after some a little tire screeching it seems to be doing well. And as of yet, no leaks!

Also replaced the rear exhaust hanger isolator. I have still been getting that clunking under acceleration so hopefully this took care of that.

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[xj-jake]

Actually, my XJ already had the 8.25, I just swapped in a unit that has Limited Slip with the same gears. From what I've read/researched the 8.25 is a stronger axle than the Dana 35; I can tell you in a side-by-side compare that certainly appears to be the case. EVERYTHING about the 8.25 looks beefier. Good news is that it's a straight swap and you get bigger brakes in the bargain. AND, the 8.25 is a readily available junkyard part.

I have the 35 in mine that's why I was wondering. Probably a different u joint for the rear axle and ubolts and maybe some brake line adapters is what I'd need. I was doing some research also and I'm still on the fence. There's plenty of guys out there wheeling a 35 yet with decent results.

[Carves]

I have the 35 in mine that's why I was wondering. Probably a different u joint for the rear axle and ubolts and maybe some brake line adapters is what I'd need. I was doing some research also and I'm still on the fence. There's plenty of guys out there wheeling a 35 yet with decent results.


Somebody else might know better than me ... but I think - tailshaft length varies too going from D35 to the chryco.

[XJ Wheeler]

More decorations!!!

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[cantab27]

finely got around to fixing the grand ...drove for the first time in like two months .....:smiley-laughing021:..now it really likes gas ......I mean really LIKES gas .......will have a play with a few things ,,,,,,,this might help :flameon:

[abebehrmann]

More decorations!!!

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Pics or it didn't happen! :D

[Brasscatz]

Secured some 33s for free... haven't seen them in person yet though I won't complain. The ones on the far right.

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[denverd1]

Last weekend... wheeled it!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YMwTajRXWfA/Uq81jL1uxuI/AAAAAAAACQ0/j4-R-A0wABo/s640/20131215_154206.jpg

[denverd1]

More decorations!!!

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you submitting it to 4wdrive.com contest?

[XJ Wheeler]

Pics or it didn't happen! :D

In due time... :D






you submitting it to 4wdrive.com contest?

I plan on it, but i think its a voting contest and there's already plenty of jeeps with tons of votes. I doubt if there's any way to catch up now.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Secured some 33s for free... haven't seen them in person yet though I won't complain. The ones on the far right.

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Those looks nice Jim! Procomp x-terrains, not a cheap tire either.

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[nickxj94]

Secured some 33s for free... haven't seen them in person yet though I won't complain. The ones on the far right.

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I like them cut boggers!

[XJ Wheeler]

More decoration!!! This time, with a teaser pic. ;)

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[xj-jake]

Bumper finally arrived. After customizing the parts that weren't with the install kit I should get around to putting it and the winch on on Sunday. Pics to follow.

[XJ Wheeler]

Even more decorations, got in late so i was out there till 2am doing so.



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[jimmixj]

Did a flare-bob on my buddy's 96 XJ last night, came out pretty cool.

[jimmixj]

PS Thanks to GeoFry for the original idea. Check out his thread "Modified flares with a stock look", he included plenty of great pics!:D

[Brasscatz]

Even more decorations, got in late so i was out there till 2am doing so.



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Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Brasscatz]

Did a flare-bob on my buddy's 96 XJ last night, came out pretty cool.

Looking pretty sweet there

[Brasscatz]

Added a couple new stickers, Scottish flag and Houston Cherokee Club

Also topped off oil and transmission fluid


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[XJ Wheeler]

Sorry guys, its been a LONG days so i'm gonna keep this short and elaborate in other threads tomorrow.

Storms were bad, so we delayed leaving a little and glad we did! Went to Jingle Jeeps 2013! 40 wranglers (mostly JKs, couple TJ/LJs, and 1 YJ) and 2 XJs (one of which was mine). So, not the biggest turnout but pretty cool none the less. Knew no one there, but made sure to talk to the other XJ owner. He now knows about xjtalk. :D Decorated some, met Santa, got judged, drivers meeting, and then we were escorted with two vans full of toys to the children battling cancer at Memorial Hermann. Then went to the sponsors store for cocoa and cookies, plus awards for decorations. Then went to a subdivision known for having a lot of light displays (that was a HOOT in itself!) for a few hours. What a day!!!

And a few pics... again on other threads will be better and a much more numerous amount of them. Plus a video of the parade.



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[jimmixj]

Niiiiiice! Sweet decorations Jake! Well done...

[Brasscatz]

Very nice Jake!. Wish I could've made it!!

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[Brasscatz]

Buddy of mine dropped off some sky jacker 6" coils and a k&n air filter this morning for $20. Don't know if I'm going to use the coils yet, but I couldn't pass up the deal. I'll have to figure it out lol.

Here's the 6" sky jacker coils next to rough country 4.5" coils.



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[4.3LXJ]

I have a set of those top Jim

[Brasscatz]

I have a set of those top Jim

The Sky Jacker? Are they on your jeep?

[4.3LXJ]

The Sky Jacker? Are they on your jeep?

No, I took them off and put some softer coils on. They were stiffer than I wanted

[Brasscatz]

Went and picked up my new 33s :D Not too shabby for free lol

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153050_zpspncnqz00.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153050_zpspncnqz00.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153002_zpsbgb2aptv.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153002_zpsbgb2aptv.jpg.html)


My wife's Patriot has a lot more cargo room then my XJ, so I took that. Thought this pic was funny :D

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153138_zpsdsbksla1.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153138_zpsdsbksla1.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153239_zps4ntnigg6.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153239_zps4ntnigg6.jpg.html)

I think it's time for Matt to mow.... :P lol

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153731_zpsqcsuxsdr.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Red%20Bandit%20XJ/20131222_153731_zpsqcsuxsdr.jpg.html)

[abebehrmann]

I think it's time for Matt to mow.... :P lol

He's prob waiting for one of you guys to offer to mow it for him... :D:P

[Brasscatz]

He's prob waiting for one of you guys to offer to mow it for him... :D:P

Could be, but I know for a fact that his son LOVES using the riding mower :smiley-taunt002:

[XJ Wheeler]

Niiiiiice! Sweet decorations Jake! Well done...








Very nice Jake!. Wish I could've made it!!

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Thanks guys!

Jim, i'm counting on it in '14!!!

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[Hopkins]

Brasscatz those 33s are looking good! Need to see pics with them on the rig now...

[Brasscatz]

Brasscatz those 33s are looking good! Need to see pics with them on the rig now...

Soon my friend, soon ;) Probably in the next month or 2 I'm going to get my taller lift on and I'll be fitting those 33s on there as well :D

[jimmixj]

Went and picked up my new 33s :D Not too shabby for free lol



My wife's Patriot has a lot more cargo room then my XJ, so I took that. Thought this pic was funny :D

Hey Jim, those 33s are sweeeeet! What gears/wheels are you running? Been thinking about some bigger rubber but don't want to incur the wrath of the budget Goddess...P.S. I think there are some tires sneakin up on you.:smiley-scared003:

[Brasscatz]

[QUOTE=Brasscatz;171302]Went and picked up my new 33s :D Not too shabby for free lol



My wife's Patriot has a lot more cargo room then my XJ, so I took that. Thought this pic was funny :D

Hey Jim, those 33s are sweeeeet! What gears/wheels are you running? Been thinking about some bigger rubber but don't want to incur the wrath of the budget Goddess...P.S. I think there are some tires sneakin up on you.:smiley-scared003:

Thanks man! Currently running stock gears, and probably will continue with stock for quite some time ($$$) but ideally I'd like to get some 4:10 in there. The wheels I bought a few months ago are American Racing Outlaw that I've already painted black and I need to unmount the bald 31s and put the 33s on. Here's a pic of the wheels

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[xj-jake]

Well I braved the cold weather last night and this morning to put the bumper and winch on. Pics in a few minutes cuz I'm downloading the new :xjtalk: podcast :patriot:

[xj-jake]

As promised

[cantab27]

^^^^nice

[xj-jake]

^^^^nice

Thanks man i love the look. I'm gonna maybe drag the wife's wj up the driveway to stretch the cable out if it ever gets about 0 degrees again lol

[cantab27]

you used winch before .......not a fan of the steel cable , had it but now use the rope ....nice on the hands lol...and not aloud steel cable in the comps I do ....

[xj-jake]

I have used it yes. I'm just hoping to make enough money with this setup to buy rope and maybe pay for the bumper.

[cantab27]

I have used it yes. I'm just hoping to make enough money with this setup to buy rope and maybe pay for the bumper.

get a winch damper as well ...wet shirt / sack does same trick ...cable snaps it drops straight to the ground ...cheap bit of safety gear ...tis the blue bib thing on front of mates jeep....;)

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[abebehrmann]

Well this was yesterday, fixed a small rip in the soft top for the tj, sewed it up with fishing line then covered it with a black canvas tent patch. Should hold up until a new soft top can be acquired, and it definitely looks better than the piece of the zebra striped duct-tape the previous owner used... Changed spark plugs and air filter on the TJ as well. I think the XJ was feeling a bit left out after all the attention that has been given to the TJ so she got new rear shocks and I installed a Christmas present that came early, new rear hatch struts! Found something out too, the girlfriend doesn't seem to mind me being out in the garage as much. As long as I'm working on HER Jeep!

[jimmixj]

I like the look on those Outlaws painted black! We did a swap to 33s on my friends 96 XJ and ended up doing a flare bob to eliminate rub. I think I posted some pics in this forum. He went wheelin last weekend said it worked perfect.

[cherok]

I'm guilty I did nothing (washed it yesterday). Just drove it in and around Rotterdam and enjoyed myself doing so.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto650-X7JR63RD.jpg

[nateyz2000]

Changed tstat, stretched her out a bit on my buddy's mj... Got some updated pics of her too:-)http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/26/7ubyhanu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/26/a7y9unyd.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/26/qehubapu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/26/9u2a4a7a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/26/du7e2y4u.jpg

[Mudderoy]

get a winch damper as well ...wet shirt / sack does same trick ...cable snaps it drops straight to the ground ...cheap bit of safety gear ...tis the blue bib thing on front of mates jeep....;)

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2019.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2019.jpg.html)

That's one damn polite jeep! Wearing a bib!

[NW99XJ]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/26/du7e2y4u.jpg
I'm diggin the rock lights man!
Looks good!

[jimmixj]

That's a sweet look Nate! What is that lift, like an 8"? All RE or ???

[thesupercroc]

Changed a tail light (and added blinker fluid ;)) and had the tires rotated

[prcjeep]

Warranty'd the starter and replaced a axle shaft ujointhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/28/segabyhu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/28/7yhasesu.jpg

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[Joliet Johnny]

Passed my emissions test. In IL all you need is no check engine light. Thanks torque app ;)

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[Carves]

Found a faulty temp sensor in the XJ.

Stoopid console display ... I know its really ... hotter than 110* out there, again .. :D

[illuminator]

I started installing my Christmas present, orfab quarter armor. I got one installed but still need to trim the flare. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/EC770CC8-26A0-47E7-97D0-07B674F5EDEA-1894-000006D6970480D7_zpsa57cf99c.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Sad day, started pulling the decorations and putting them up till next year... :(

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[gary63]

I started installing my Christmas present, orfab quarter armor. I got one installed but still need to trim the flare. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/EC770CC8-26A0-47E7-97D0-07B674F5EDEA-1894-000006D6970480D7_zpsa57cf99c.jpg

looks good did the lights come with or did you have allready/

[jeepin_idaho]

Yesterday I used it to pick up another load of firewood. I had to drove through about 18" snow to get in to the pile. I brought the pull pal with me just in cad I needed to winch out but the ice was thick enough that I didn't really sink in as far as I expected.

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[Steve2kXJ]

Found new hood cable release, and center console mount at the salvage yard. Replaced release. Took the front front door panels off, thoroughly cleaned. Resoldered some cold
solder joints in the driver child lock-out button.

[jdsilvaca]

I have a 1997 Cherokee and my original alternator died at the 205,000 mile marker. I am replacing with an upgraded 130 amp version that is listed as optional for my jeep. The case is bigger, so I am grinding on the bracket with my Dremel tool as suggested to me by other jeepers to get it to fit. I upgraded my alternator cables too. Went with 6 gauge welding wire. I'm sure that some time ago you could probably find the correct size bracket that you don't have to grind on. Junkyard? I was told that Jeep Cherokees that were ordered by the National Forest Department came with these high amp alternators. Maybe one from PA Performance or Mean Green would bolt right in without any grinding needed, but those cost about $200 or more. I got a rebuilt one from my local parts store here in Lake Arrowhead. Don's Auto Supply in Rim Forest.

[illuminator]

looks good did the lights come with or did you have allready/



Thanks, I built the tail light boxes and those are optronics led lights. The orfab armor just has built in guards no lights.

[matt0106]

Checked where a weird sound was coming from. Ended up being where the rear driveshaft ujoint bolts to the axle yoke.

[jeepin_idaho]

Thanks, I built the tail light boxes and those are optronics led lights. The orfab armor just has built in guards no lights.

Good work! I've been considering doing dikdik like this too. I was a bit concerned with the location of the tail lights, turn signals and reverse lights. I think some states require the lights to also be visible from the side.

I originally had the idea of getting the metal housing from Rusty's and the fitting additional lights on the side of the box. Thoughts?

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[xj-jake]

Good work! I've been considering doing dikdik like this too. I was a bit concerned with the location of the tail lights, turn signals and reverse lights. I think some states require the lights to also be visible from the side.

I originally had the idea of getting the metal housing from Rusty's and the fitting additional lights on the side of the box. Thoughts?

Dan
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Some states do require lights to be seen from the side. If you look the orf panels do have cut outs so they can be seen. Those things look awesome on there. I ordered the ones from JCR and I can't wait for them to show. I know that JCR has rear light boxes available for purchase if you don't want to make your own or whatever.

[Joliet Johnny]

If you look at the rear of a semi trailer you will see 3 smaller red lights right above the license plate. I'm 99% sure IL requires side lights.

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[Steve2kXJ]

-11 degrees F this am, and I'm not talking wind chill, that was -24... Ah Wisconsin.
Drove it home in a good snow storm from work.

[XJ Wheeler]

Good work! I've been considering doing dikdik like this too. I was a bit concerned with the location of the tail lights, turn signals and reverse lights. I think some states require the lights to also be visible from the side.

I originally had the idea of getting the metal housing from Rusty's and the fitting additional lights on the side of the box. Thoughts?

Dan
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Some states do require lights to be seen from the side. If you look the orf panels do have cut outs so they can be seen. Those things look awesome on there. I ordered the ones from JCR and I can't wait for them to show. I know that JCR has rear light boxes available for purchase if you don't want to make your own or whatever.

Jcr does make quarter armor with the tail light boxes made in too.

Jake, if you would let us know the quality on those. I'd like to know a real world difference of the two.

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[illuminator]

I installed one of the jcr lower quarter guards I got for my birthday, thanks Xjwheeler, I also reinstalled flare. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/1B6D6504-D428-4900-BCB7-7EFD471C64EB-2295-0000085F8FFC386D_zpse085f503.jpg

[illuminator]

Good work! I've been considering doing dikdik like this too. I was a bit concerned with the location of the tail lights, turn signals and reverse lights. I think some states require the lights to also be visible from the side.

I originally had the idea of getting the metal housing from Rusty's and the fitting additional lights on the side of the box. Thoughts?

Dan
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Thanks, I had some 3/4" led lights in my taillights, so I drilled the orfab armor and installed them there, one red for side marker and an amber one that flashes with the signal. Would be an easy install into rustys boxes.

[XJ Wheeler]

Finished getting the decorations off the jeep and organized so its easy next year. Had to triple the space this time around.

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[xj-jake]

-11 degrees F this am, and I'm not talking wind chill, that was -24... Ah Wisconsin.
Drove it home in a good snow storm from work.

And here all this time I thought I was the only one living in the frozen north!!


Jcr does make quarter armor with the tail light boxes made in too.

Jake, if you would let us know the quality on those. I'd like to know a real world difference of the two.

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Will do. I'm still waiting for them to show. JCR got slammed with orders before christmas and then got slammed with an ice storm so the brown santa trucks have been a little slow getting out of that neck of the woods..

[XJ Wheeler]

And here all this time I thought I was the only one living in the frozen north!!



Will do. I'm still waiting for them to show. JCR got slammed with orders before christmas and then got slammed with an ice storm so the brown santa trucks have been a little slow getting out of that neck of the woods..

Thanks. I'm not in a hurry, so no worries.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Mocked up the LED bar on the front bumper. Gonna have to make some short mounts to space it out from the grille a little. This thing is BRIGHT! About the same size overall as my 55w Blazer driving lights (together) but put out probably well over ten times the light. Me = excited!

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[SteveMongr]

Mocked up the LED bar on the front bumper.

The LED bars are great. I fit a 22" inside the stock front bumper.
It makes the stock headlights obsolete, even with upgraded harness and high watt sealed beams.

[Mudderoy]

I installed one of the jcr lower quarter guards I got for my birthday, thanks Xjwheeler, I also reinstalled flare. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/1B6D6504-D428-4900-BCB7-7EFD471C64EB-2295-0000085F8FFC386D_zpse085f503.jpg

I've been considering those ORFab rear quarter panel armor. I figure those of you that get really pissed off about me not going off road, this would put you over the edge! :crazy: :smiley-taunt002:

[Mudderoy]

The LED bars are great. I fit a 22" inside the stock front bumper.
It makes the stock headlights obsolete, even with upgraded harness and high watt sealed beams.

That's nice. Have you thought about anything to keep rocks off of it? Also any concern about heat build up? probably not an issue with short running times.

[nateyz2000]

That's a sweet look Nate! What is that lift, like an 8"? All RE or ???
its a mix and match... true lift is about 6.25" ome packs in rear, and re coils in front
And thanks! It has come a long way!

[XJ Wheeler]

The LED bars are great. I fit a 22" inside the stock front bumper.
It makes the stock headlights obsolete, even with upgraded harness and high watt sealed beams.

Nice fit! I thought about cutting out and insetting the light into the bumper but i plan on a new bumper later on so its just easier to put it on top. And it actually fits very well between my driving lights.

I think I've stumbled into a new obsession. :rolleyes:

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[Joliet Johnny]

Last night tried to put my license plate sticker on but it was too wet/cold to stick. When I got home from work I removed the plate washed it in the sink, then hit it with the wife's hair drier till it was too hot to touch. That sticker is going nowhere now.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Adjusted the right rear brake... been locking up on that side at moderate braking. But still does so even after putting it back to where it was before i adjusted it in the first place. :confused:

Also, replaced one of the heater hoses... The old one was a bit stretched at one end and leaked at the heater control valve. The odd thing is the hose i replaced it with was just about right on one end and really hard to slip on the other. :confused: x2

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[denverd1]

Steve, thats clean. LEDs right? shouldn't build up any heat...

Tony.... :sad0147: :sad0147: :smiley-laughing021:
might as well add a winch!

[jeepin_idaho]

This morning I saw my neighbor struggling to get is 87 Chevy pickup out of the driveway. It's been buried in the snow for so long that the hubs were frozen and he couldn't get it into 4WD. So I threw a strap on his hitch and pulled him over the 2'snowbank with ease. I love that the XJ has HERO right in its name.

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[NW99XJ]

I love that the XJ has HERO right in its name.
THIS!
:patriot:

[ekaybe]

Been busy over the holidays and totally forgot about the internet

Installed some stereo junk

I'd like to thank my cats for being such a big help during the process
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/3A723EFE-568F-4FCC-9CEE-8FCF7DD29081_zps8jjzfhwi.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/3A723EFE-568F-4FCC-9CEE-8FCF7DD29081_zps8jjzfhwi.jpg.html)
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[4.3LXJ]

I have a shop cat too that helps a lot

[ekaybe]

I have a shop cat too that helps a lot

The cat on the bottom was actually a stray. He wondered into the shop one day and hopped on one of the techs lap and wouldn't leave so we adopted him.

[4.3LXJ]

Mine was a ferral cat from under the house. He is telling me to pet him as I type this

[mudslut]

The LED bars are great. I fit a 22" inside the stock front bumper.
It makes the stock headlights obsolete, even with upgraded harness and high watt sealed beams.

NICE LIGHT BAR..................:patriot:

[mudslut]

Steve, thats clean. LEDs right? shouldn't build up any heat...

Tony.... :sad0147: :sad0147: :smiley-laughing021:
might as well add a winch!

OR pull hardly any amps at all......................:patriot:

[mudslut]

he don't need a winch never gets stuck.........................LOL

[XJ Wheeler]

Been busy over the holidays and totally forgot about the internet

Installed some stereo junk

I'd like to thank my cats for being such a big help during the process
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/3A723EFE-568F-4FCC-9CEE-8FCF7DD29081_zps8jjzfhwi.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/3A723EFE-568F-4FCC-9CEE-8FCF7DD29081_zps8jjzfhwi.jpg.html)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/IMG_35431_zps706b6ac6.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/IMG_35431_zps706b6ac6.jpg.html)

I wish ours would help out. They seem to only sit around or fight. :rolleyes: But they're still cute in doing so... unless i'm sleeping. :mad:

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[denverd1]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/u4umymut.jpg
Front tow points. Came off F250 SD, got em for 20. 10 in grade 8 hardware and we're in bidness.

Notice the Texas red drippin off my baby... gotta wheel 'em boys! Woo!

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[aflores_20]

yesterday i flooded one of my jeeps bad short circut everywhere.I have another i am having trouble with. it will turn on but once it warms up it will turn off have change coil- sensors-vacumes but cant find problem

[jdsilvaca]

Well my new 136 amp alternator is installed. More cutting and grinding than what I thought. I also upgraded my wiring from the alt to the fuse box and battery. I went with 6 gauge welding wire. If I figure out how to post pictures, I will.

[jdsilvaca]

I also installed new motor mounts from Brown Dog. Awesome parts. Made in the USA. Company is in Arizona. Highly recommend them.

[illuminator]

I finished up the quarter panel armor a few days back (I'm a little slow to post). I'm really pleased with how they came out. At first the fit on the upper guards seemed questionable but once they tightened down they fit nicely. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/A5C2FB8F-EE26-4AF7-91E1-4D1BF4490874-3911-00000DF22F4E6002_zpsbc9f6a97.jpg

[bigjim350]

Just got done putting anti-freeze in the jeep, since we have some cold weather coming. Wasnt very easy. Front end has been whacked so many times, I had to take most of it loose to even have room to loosen the petcock valve.

[XJ Wheeler]

Just got done putting anti-freeze in the jeep, since we have some cold weather coming. Wasnt very easy. Front end has been whacked so many times, I had to take most of it loose to even have room to loosen the petcock valve.

Might have been easier to take the hose off. Mines hard to get to, and its pretty straight.

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