What did you do to your Jeep today?

[XJ Wheeler]

Saturday i got the brackets made (1/8" steel) for the LED bar to mount on the bumper. The light is too deep to mount straight on the top of it, thus the reason for the brackets. Weather is killing my chance at a good finish with the paint so gonna have to hold out for better.

4274

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[msmoorenburg]

wheeled the jeep and tore the right side flair off again

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20140104_135520_zpsjuoc4ckj.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20140104_135520_zpsjuoc4ckj.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20140104_135718_zpsdbqgo56w.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20140104_135718_zpsdbqgo56w.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20140104_135845_zpsq5ebuduh.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20140104_135845_zpsq5ebuduh.jpg.html)

a fun shot (i should have layed under the Jeep for a nap)
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/20140104_140959_zpsnqj06nlz.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/20140104_140959_zpsnqj06nlz.jpg.html)

[Brasscatz]

Well, I was GOING to wash the mud off this weekend from my last wheeling trip, but the weather had other plans.

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[msmoorenburg]

Well, I was GOING to wash the mud off this weekend from my last wheeling trip, but the weather had other plans.

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well then you should have come out and wheeled it again :) the river run did wonders on my rims :) (no shaking going home):smiley-taunt002:

[Brasscatz]

Lol, I couldn't get out there again. I was pretty shocked it didn't shake on my way home last time. Especially with all that mud on my wheels!

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[cpttuna]

Going out in a few minutes to remove the white stuff off the 98. WE got hit with about a foot of the white stuff yesterday.

[icebreaker]

Hello All, hope youre doing good, i recently joined xjtalk and am not too familiar on how it works and where to find what am looking for exactly.

youre help is highly appreciated i need some experts to talk to and share with them my problems ive been facing with my xj.

[Brasscatz]

Hello All, hope youre doing good, i recently joined xjtalk and am not too familiar on how it works and where to find what am looking for exactly.

youre help is highly appreciated i need some experts to talk to and share with them my problems ive been facing with my xj.

Hello and welcome! We'll be glad to help you out. All you have to do is click the "Post!" Link on the red NAV bar across the top and make a new thread.

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[NW99XJ]

Going out in a few minutes to remove the white stuff off the 98. WE got hit with about a foot of the white stuff yesterday.

OHHHH C'MON!!!!:mad:
What can't WE get some of that ?!?!?!
Send some white stuff our way why dont ya?!?!:D

.....no?.....
That's it! ...I'm tellin.....
:sad0147:
MOM!!!..... Tuna is hoggin all the snow again!!!

[EekGirl96]

OHHHH C'MON!!!!:mad:
What can't WE get some of that ?!?!?!
Send some white stuff our way why dont ya?!?!:D

.....no?.....
That's it! ...I'm tellin.....
:sad0147:
MOM!!!..... Tuna is hoggin all the snow again!!!

I think you are then only person who actually WANTS snow
:crazy:

[4.3LXJ]

I want some :D

[Mudderoy]

I think you are then only person who actually WANTS snow
:crazy:

Nope!

[XJ Wheeler]

Bring some here too!

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[nateyz2000]

Nothing to the jeep... But I did put something on the priss... All about my jeep:-) http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/eta2ezy7.jpg

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[cpttuna]

does it snow in TEXAS?

[Brasscatz]

does it snow in TEXAS?

On occasion it does, but then I always check to see if that Geico pig is flying again

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[Mudderoy]

does it snow in TEXAS?

I think it snows every year in Texas, but Texas is a big state.

[cantab27]

I got snow pics

[XJ Wheeler]

Cut a plate out of 16 gauge sheet metal to cover the useless dash panel that i'm going to make my new switch panel out of. Just rough until i get the switches so i can measure it out.

4280

While i had the dash apart to get that panel out i figured i would replace the second led bulb to start flickering in that spot... must be something about it.

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[EekGirl96]

Nope!


Bring some here too!

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I want some :D

Guess I was wrong lol

[jimmixj]

PICTURES of snow make me cold! I spent the first 15 years of my life in Massachusetts, been in Tucson ever since; pretty clear what my preferences are! :D

[jimmixj]

Finally fixed my fuel leak! I've had a leak ever since I got my XJ; always smelled like gas but was such a small leak I couldn't spot it. Couple weeks ago while out wheelin I had it sittin on a pretty good incline nose down while we were eating lunch and lo and behold! I saw the drip! Just a little leaker right where the return line was soldered in the access plate. Found one at the local salvage and switched it out...viola! Course, I had to go out Sunday and find that spot again so I could confirm the repair!!!! (That's my story and I'm stickin to it!) :D

[denverd1]

pulled the codes. Had quite a list!! Will post them up in my cps/tps thread.

[JeepZombie]

Well, this past couple of weeks has been a productive one for me and my Jeep. Let's see...

First of all, I have decided what I will be doing with my Jeep - it's a project vehicle and now I have definite goals in mind, always happy when that finally settles in my brainpan.

Second, I replaced the driver's seat with a later model seat. The driver's seat was broken in two places along the seat platform and it was making for a very rough ride. So, instead of just going with the same thing to replace it, I found a seat from a few years newer model - with wrap around back and an angled base to give a true "cradled" feel. What a difference that makes!

Third, I've gotten about halfway through my LED domelight upgrade. I've tested it out and now I'm ready to solder and install it when the weather warms up a touch.

Oh...and of course, I had a little fun when the weather decided to turn psychotic on me. :)

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=547&pictureid=3818

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=547&pictureid=3816

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=547&pictureid=3817

Cheers,

[4.3LXJ]

Cut a plate out of 16 gauge sheet metal to cover the useless dash panel that i'm going to make my new switch panel out of. Just rough until i get the switches so i can measure it out.

4280

While i had the dash apart to get that panel out i figured i would replace the second led bulb to start flickering in that spot... must be something about it.

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Jake, if you want to sacrifice the panel below it you can extend your switch panel all the way down. On my list someday

[Joliet Johnny]

I happily will all the snow headed for me to you Josh. I've had the XJ in 4wd 1 time this winter cause of road conditions.

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[denverd1]

sourced a few skid plates off of CL. Now if I can just get them shipped here without breaking the bank.

[editedforsafety]

We have got over a foot of snow over the past few days, and it has been fun driving in it. First time I was happy to have an XJ for my 20 mile commute, it handled it great. My girlfriends Focus got stuck trying to leave for work yesterday, but I got out without a second thought and hour before parked right next to her.

It stopped being fun this morning though. It was -14 all night, and the Jeep was NOT happy when I started her up this morning. I didn't think it was going to turn over, but after some howling noise from the starter it fired up. Was fine after it got going, until the same thing happened at lunch. It warmed up to -5 by the time I left work and she started up no problem.

I sure do notice the lack of ABS when the entire road is ice, but I have never had ABS so I'm used to dealing with that.

[07Negative]

Replaced the starter in a mall parking lot. All the good lookin stay at home moms looked at me sideways. But couldn't quite resist the face of a cute Rottweiler. Beer time again.

[XJ Wheeler]

Jake, if you want to sacrifice the panel below it you can extend your switch panel all the way down. On my list someday

Hmmm, cool idea. I don't have an auxiliary outlet yet, so that's my only plug now. But i do plan on adding one, and an inverter as well so that will give time to ponder.

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[denverd1]

stuck a battery charger on it. apparently, I left the key on when I was pulling codes a few nights ago :bang:

[bulrid8]

Got my motor and tranny mounts in the mail today, from rockauto. Can't beat $32 shipped for all three.

Stock ones to hold it until I can afford some browndogs.

Thanks to Josh for mentioning the Anchor mounts on xjtalk. Good to find a cheap deal!

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[Brasscatz]

Finally washed it after the last 3 wheeling trips. Also found out my sway bar link came undone... might be the source of that knocking on that side when I hit a bump! Also, after 2 years, my plasti dip is finally coming off. Not bad for 2 years

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[RRXJeeper71]

Yesterday: replaced valve cover gasket
Today: tried to install new front speakers
Ran into issue with driver's side not working
thought it was just the stock speaker going bad-NOT THE CASE
Wiring from stock radio wire harness is bad to driver's side speaker
Going to bypass it and run a lead direct to front speakers.
Possibly rewire to rear speaker bar as well

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday: replaced valve cover gasket
Today: tried to install new front speakers
Ran into issue with driver's side not working
thought it was just the stock speaker going bad-NOT THE CASE
Wiring from stock radio wire harness is bad to driver's side speaker
Going to bypass it and run a lead direct to front speakers.
Possibly rewire to rear speaker bar as well

Its a somewhat common problem with the '97+ models, running new wire is the fix.

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[Hopkins]

I pulled the trigger on some parts today. Will post pics once I get them in.

Iron Rock Front tow bar.
Or Fab rear tube bumper.
Arb 24k tree saver strap.
Rugged ridge 30k snatch strap.
Shittybuilt d-rings.
And a 4 ton come along hand winch <---haven't decided yet whether this was a total waste of money. Seemed like a good idea at the time...

[prerunner1982]

Drove it to spend time with other Jeeps. While it played nicely with about 25 Wranglers, a couple CJs and an XJ. I tuned half a dozen cb antennas, helped install a horn, amp, winch, bumpers, and cut fenders.

[mw14c]

Changed the engine yesterday. After 60k miles of knocking like crazy she finally gave up. Always suspected wrist pin. Suspicion confirmed!

[abebehrmann]

Spent a few hours at the junkyard yesterday. Pulled the front coils from a 1997 Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8 and the leaf springs from a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo. Didn't kill myself compressing the coil springs so I consider the trip a complete success. I'm shooting for ~3'' of lift so I will probably pick up some 1.5-2'' spacers to even out the front.

[Brasscatz]

Spent a few hours at the junkyard yesterday. Pulled the front coils from a 1997 Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8 and the leaf springs from a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo. Didn't kill myself compressing the coil springs so I consider the trip a complete success. I'm shooting for ~3'' of lift so I will probably pick up some 1.5-2'' spacers to even out the front.

Nice productive trip!

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[XJ Wheeler]

Its been an adventure with my auxiliary lights lately. The day i mock up the lightbar one of the driving lights goes out (just a bulb, replaced Saturday), then a couple days later the driving light (one that was still working) wouldn't come on at all, tapped it and it lit... must be a loose connection somewhere but they're working good now. And Saturday i installed the lightbar to find during wiring it the a-pillar lights aren't working. Haven't had time to diagnose it.

But anyway, the LED lightbar now rides proudly upon my front bumper. 13.5", 5,280 lumens, 72w, 24 LEDs of brightness!!! This little light excites me more than a lot of the mod i've spent more time and money on. And blows away my other lights. For the money i am very pleased.

One of the brackets i made.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-01-11182251.jpg

Finally mounted and wired.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-01-11233348.jpg

And no, my headlights and driving lights aren't that dim and yellow, the LED is just that bright it makes the camera dim.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/GOPR0073_1389520351324_high.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/GOPR0074_1389520325677_high-1.jpg

I will have a video up showing the pattern and brightness in a few days hopefully.



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[Brasscatz]

Daaaaang Jake! Lookin good!

[4.3LXJ]

Nice looking Jake

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks guys. Remember this light was $55 new. I can't think of anything near that price with this much output. Gonna have to keep my eye out for more. Would like to have one like this for reverse and maybe some small ones to the side.

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[mudslut]

wish it was summer so I could do something to my xj

[jeepin_idaho]

Thanks guys. Remember this light was $55 new. I can't think of anything near that price with this much output. Gonna have to keep my eye out for more. Would like to have one like this for reverse and maybe some small ones to the side.

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Wait a second... That light was $55?! Guess I need to go back in the thread and get the info on where you got it.

Dan
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[NW99XJ]

Wait a second... That light was $55?! Guess I need to go back in the thread and get the info on where you got it.
I just went back like 12 pages, and couldn't find it.... of course it;s still early here, and I have DEFINITELY not had enough coffee yet.... So there's a good chance I skimmed over it.
Hopefully he'll post up a link again.

[Brasscatz]

I just went back like 12 pages, and couldn't find it.... of course it;s still early here, and I have DEFINITELY not had enough coffee yet.... So there's a good chance I skimmed over it.
Hopefully he'll post up a link again.

I don't think it was a "buy it now" price, but check it out in here:
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16754

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[4.3LXJ]

Still don't see where you got it from. That is a great price and I would be willing to pull the trigger on about 4 of those to make an awesome light bar for the roof.

[jeepin_idaho]

I'm still interested in seeing the beam pattern. I'd also like to add some work/flood lights to the back and side of my rack.

Dan
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[XJ Wheeler]

Sorry it took so long to reply.

I did get mine on ebay, from a seller in California. Mine seems to be unique in that the seller stopped doing bids and now only "buy it now"s, perhaps because lights were going for $55. :p Looks like they offer the same light for $87 now.

72W 13 5" LED Light Bar Work Light Off Road Light 4WD Boat Flood | eBay

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[XJ Wheeler]

Worked on the switch panel previously mentioned. Our step drill bit only goes up to 7/8" and i needed 15/16" holes so i had to get the files out to finish them up. Worked pretty good.

4333

Also, i looked into the a-pillar lights not working and pretty quickly realized/remembered there is two fuses on this wiring. Sure enough the other was blown. Replaced and back to working like a charm.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/GOPR0150_1389766905553_high.jpg

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[XJ Wheeler]

Carved out the dash panel that the metal panel i made will go onto. Also, cleaned up the metal panel and coated it in primer. Still not sure how to secure the metal panel to the dash panel. Originally i thought to do countersunk stainless screws but decided i don't want exposed hardware. Any ideas for a permanent way to mount this 16 gauge sheet metal panel to the plastic dash panel?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-01-15171013-1.jpg

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[denverd1]

not sure what you're working with, but you could use interior snaps that hold upholstery on. If you don't want it visible, you could hide them behind the panel.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/DAG0/45680/N0279.oap?ck=Search_N0279_-1_-1&pt=N0279&ppt=C0329

[XJ Wheeler]

not sure what you're working with, but you could use interior snaps that hold upholstery on. If you don't want it visible, you could hide them behind the panel.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/DAG0/45680/N0279.oap?ck=Search_N0279_-1_-1&pt=N0279&ppt=C0329

Appreciate the suggestion but i need to put the metal panel three posts up to the plastic one two posts up. So i don't think those will work, i'm thinking something like an epoxy.

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[Carves]

Appreciate the suggestion but i need to put the metal panel three posts up to the plastic one two posts up. So i don't think those will work, i'm thinking something like an epoxy.

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Sikaflex, or a U.S. equivalent ... sticks like shit to a blanket.

Same sorta stuff as what holds the internal plastic liners on the XJs doors, update models anyway,

Better than a hard curing epoxy ...as vibrations wont affect it.

[XJ Wheeler]

Sikaflex, or a U.S. equivalent ... sticks like shit to a blanket.

Same sorta stuff as what holds the internal plastic liners on the XJs doors, update models anyway,

Better than a hard curing epoxy ...as vibrations wont affect it.

Cool, have to research that. Never heard of it.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Found it! Looks like its carried over here too.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Sikaflex-29-fl-oz-Grey-Self-Leveling-Sealant-106711/202523824

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[Brasscatz]

Carved out the dash panel that the metal panel i made will go onto. Also, cleaned up the metal panel and coated it in primer. Still not sure how to secure the metal panel to the dash panel. Originally i thought to do countersunk stainless screws but decided i don't want exposed hardware. Any ideas for a permanent way to mount this 16 gauge sheet metal panel to the plastic dash panel?

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-01-15171013-1.jpg

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I was almost thinking rivets... it may look pretty cool :D

[XJ Wheeler]

I was almost thinking rivets... it may look pretty cool :D

That's the exposed hardware again, i've done stainless countersunk allen head screws on a few of my projects but there's no other hardware in that area showing so i don't think it would blend well. Plus i don't rivet very well... :D :rolleyes:

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[jeepin_idaho]

:-( I won't be doing anything with my XJ for a while now.

Sent from travel purgatory en route to Afghanistan.

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[cantab27]

:-( I won't be doing anything with my XJ for a while now.

Sent from travel purgatory en route to Afghanistan.

Dan
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stay safe bro:patriot:

[4.3LXJ]

:-( I won't be doing anything with my XJ for a while now.

Sent from travel purgatory en route to Afghanistan.

Dan
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Come back in one piece Dan

[Brasscatz]

:-( I won't be doing anything with my XJ for a while now.

Sent from travel purgatory en route to Afghanistan.

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Thanks for your service, and please stay safe :patriot:

[XJ Wheeler]

:-( I won't be doing anything with my XJ for a while now.

Sent from travel purgatory en route to Afghanistan.

Dan
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Xj can wait, safe trip to ya Dan. :patriot:

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[NW99XJ]

:-( I won't be doing anything with my XJ for a while now.

Sent from travel purgatory en route to Afghanistan.

Dan
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Gave you a nice little mention with a promo on the podcast last night.
If your able, ...it will be out for your listening pleasure on Monday.
God speed sir.
We'll see ya when ya get back. :patriot:

[jimmixj]

Picked up some wheels for the old girl today. Looks like I will be getting shocked next as there is some mysterious magic stuff leaking from my front shocks since that last trip to the hills. I remember thinking as I dropped off the edge, "This ain't gonna be pretty!" LOL :smiley-laughing021:

[jdsilvaca]

Just working on my Dana44 i picked up from a guy who had it in his 89 XJ. He was parting it out. It was pretty smashed.

[Andrew XJ]

today I put my starter back on but yesterday I took it off because it decided to completely fall apart.

yesterday I want to take my dad to the bar and went to turn it started wouldn't engage I crawled under and saw that it had fallen into two different pieces.

the solenoid engages the deer decided to fall off and my starter only have one bolt holding it on, scary

[XJ Wheeler]

Secured the switch panel to the dash panel by way of Amazing Goop! A flexible, paintable, permanent bonding all purpose adhesive & sealant that bonds with superior strength to most any material imaginable! ITS PERFECT FOR JUST ABOUT ANY REPAIR!!!




:D





:rolleyes:

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[abebehrmann]

Yesterday, I picked up some spacers and new leaf spring centering pins. Got home and started disassembling my Isuzu leaf packs. Was planning on starting lift assembly this morning but of course the washing machine broke so I spent my morning tracking down the problem and fixing it. Now that that's done, I can finally start assembling the rear lift.

[Carves]

Secured the switch panel to the dash panel by way of Amazing Goop! A flexible, paintable, permanent bonding all purpose adhesive & sealant that bonds with superior strength to most any material imaginable! ITS PERFECT FOR JUST ABOUT ANY REPAIR!!!



Sounds like they gave you a job in sales too .. ;);)


:D:D

[ETXXJ89]

I washed my jeep and cleaned it up and checked the brakes. I have a front caliper sticking so first thing tomorrow morning ill be at the auto parts store getting a new caliper.

[XJ Wheeler]

I washed my jeep and cleaned it up and checked the brakes. I have a front caliper sticking so first thing tomorrow morning ill be at the auto parts store getting a new caliper.

O'reilly's... $20 a piece after core with a lifetime warranty. Replaced mine twice already. ;)

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[ETXXJ89]

that's where I was headed. LOL already looked online. for a small town im lucky. we have an autozone a o reillys and an ABC auto.

[XJ Wheeler]

that's where I was headed. LOL already looked online. for a small town im lucky. we have an autozone a o reillys and an ABC auto.

Got three within 2 miles from me too. :D Although they're always out of stock with anything i need. :banghead:

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[Mudderoy]

Finished up the snorkel install with the blocking of the hole in the front of the air box.

4363

Got within one bolt of swapping front drive shafts. Now I have to find a new bolt before I notch this one and take it out with a big screwdriver, or at least that's my plan.

4364

[XJ Wheeler]

Finished up the snorkel install with the blocking of the hole in the front of the air box.

4363

Got within one bolt of swapping front drive shafts. Now I have to find a new bolt before I notch this one and take it out with a big screwdriver, or at least that's my plan.

4364

Ouch tony! You know you're suppose to use a wrench or socket on that... not a hammer!

:p

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[ETXXJ89]

Finished up the snorkel install with the blocking of the hole in the front of the air box.

4363

Got within one bolt of swapping front drive shafts. Now I have to find a new bolt before I notch this one and take it out with a big screwdriver, or at least that's my plan.

4364

ouch. get a 12 point socket one or two sizes smaller then the one that rounded it off. go to harbor freight or someplace cheap and get a cheap one...then barely heat the bolt. take a hammer while the bolt is hot and tap on the socket..let it cool and then attach your rachet or breakover bar and take it off. done it quite a few times and its worked for me about 4.5 outta 6 times. LOL

[TeXJ]

Ive had to do the "easy out" method a few time on our backhoe.

[abebehrmann]

Lifted her up! Used GC coils and a 1" spacer in front and the bottom 3 leaves from the Isuzu Rodeo in back, for a net lift of 2.5" front and back. It's dark here now so I don't have a pic of the front but here is a pic of the change in back. Doesn't look like much but I love it. More pics tomorrow morning.

[XJ Wheeler]

Lifted her up! Used GC coils and a 1" spacer in front and the bottom 3 leaves from the Isuzu Rodeo in back, for a net lift of 2.5" front and back. It's dark here now so I don't have a pic of the front but here is a pic of the change in back. Doesn't look like much but I love it. More pics tomorrow morning.

Sweet! Congrats on the first altitude adjustment!

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[NW99XJ]

"...and so it has begun...."
Nice work!!!
You gonna try to find some larger tires now on Craigslist or something?

[abebehrmann]

"...and so it has begun...."
Nice work!!!
You gonna try to find some larger tires now on Craigslist or something?

That is definitely on the to-do list. Next step though is front recovery points and a CB so I can finally go wheeling with the local club. After that is tires, body armor, adjustable lower control arms, and a little more lift.

Here she is this morning. Took her for a quick spin around the neighborhood and I dare say she might drive even better now!

[oderdene]

replaced leaky drippy fuel pressure regulator, around 2 drops per second just on top of exhaust pipe. Thought it is too risky, decided not to drive until spare one arrives, ordered new one from rockauto and waited 12 days. o-rings were hardened and o-ring diameters:
old small 11,5mm; new small 13mm
old big 27,0mm; new big 27,5mm

no leak :D me happy and drive tomorrow. After replacing fuel pressure regulator, it seems more stable idling and almost no rich fuel smell in exhaust. Will see mpg for few tanks of fuel.

[XJallmayer]

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I flexed on the snow pile at school!!


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[jimmixj]

Replaced front shocks with ProComp 3000 units and switched over to double eye style. And, FINALLY, got my tires switched over to my new (old) rims. Sweeeeet! Probably gonna have to get busy on trimming those front fenders now....

[ekaybe]

Ran some wires for some auxiliary reverse lights. What do y'all think of these in the bumper? Spread apart or closer together? Or just totally wack? lol
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/jeepcrap/shoecreek11-10-04_zpseb09c00a.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/jeepcrap/shoecreek11-10-04_zpseb09c00a.jpg.html)
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[Carves]

Ran some wires for some auxiliary reverse lights. What do y'all think of these in the bumper? Spread apart or closer together? Or just totally wack? lol


If it was me ... I'd have 'em further apart ... for the better light spread, sideways to the rear.

Depends on the lense focus of course.

wack ?? WACK ?? ...

ohhh ... thank gawd for google .. :D


Nahhh ... they look fairly tidy ... to me anyways .. :o .. :D

[Firemanray]

The red one. Just looks better to me.

[ekaybe]

If it was me ... I'd have 'em further apart ... for the better light spread, sideways to the rear.

Depends on the lense focus of course.

wack ?? WACK ?? ...

ohhh ... thank gawd for google .. :D


Nahhh ... they look fairly tidy ... to me anyways .. :o .. :D

Yeah, I really like how they're out of the way unlike some you see mounted on the bottom side of the bumper.


The red one. Just looks better to me.

Having the lights spread apart further is growing on me

[bulrid8]

If you get the LED bulbs, they should be pretty bright.

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[ekaybe]

If you get the LED bulbs, they should be pretty bright.

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I'll be getting LED's for sure.

[Carves]

The red one. Just looks better to me.


Now theres a sig worthy comment .. :smiley-laughing021:

[nickxj94]

Broke it! :eek:
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[cantab27]

took it for a skid ...towed it home again .....:bang::bang:



:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing

[jimmixj]

Nice Abe! The ol girl's lookin positively perky!

[jimmixj]

[QUOTE=nickxj94;174032]Broke it! :eek: Ooooooh, Carnage! Broke mine the same way; not sure how that happens with open diffs but...:smiley-laughing021: Whenever stuff like that happens I tell the boss 'It was a flawed design Babe, I need to buy upgrade parts.":smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[nickxj94]

Mine is locked. To much skinny petal and cheap ujoints

[jimmixj]

Mine is locked. To much skinny petal and cheap ujoints

My wife thinks I've lost my mind because she comes out to the garage and I've always got some random 4Wheel mag open and I'm yammering away about lunchbox lockers or chromoly axles or whatever. It's a lot like hill climbing; I do it to climb, not to arrive!:D The one time she went out with me she kept asking, "are we there yet?" She doesn't go anymore.

[denverd1]

"are we there yet?" She doesn't go anymore.

:smiley-laughing021: It happens. I take mine for the free blowies on secluded trails :rolleye0012:

[XJ Wheeler]

Four days since anyone has done anything?!?! And there was a weekend in there! :D

Got the switch panel painted, just need time to put it in.

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[bigjim350]

Four days since anyone has done anything?!?! And there was a weekend in there! :D



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Too cold outside

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[denverd1]

read service manual, bitched about it, then cussed it and read some more.

[XJ Wheeler]

Too cold outside

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Weather was GREAT Saturday and Sunday!

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[bulrid8]

Replaced rear ujoints and a headlight today! Hour spent and back to bed before work.

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[XJallmayer]

Way too cold in Michigan to do anything!! Windchill of -40 tomorrow


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[denverd1]

f that!!

[Hartly]

Im in Wisconsin. Heat of the day is -2. I dont know what the windchill is.

[XJallmayer]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/2uba3uga.jpg


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[XJ Wheeler]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/2uba3uga.jpg


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Nice lightbar! Just got one myself.

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[XJallmayer]

I love it, it's so bright


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[nickxj94]

Didn't do anything to mine still haven't got a axle to fix it, but did put some good shocks on my wife's 00 xj I got from a Buddy's offroad shop he pulled off a TJ :D

[Infidel Edition]

Four days since anyone has done anything?!?! And there was a weekend in there! :D

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I did those fender flares and some more painting...
but my phone is DEAD :mad0090:
so I can't take pics

[cantab27]

I did those fender flares and some more painting...
but my phone is DEAD :mad0090:
so I can't take pics

no pics didn't happen ............:smiley-taunt002:

[Infidel Edition]

no pics didn't happen ............:smiley-taunt002:

:headbag:

verizon swears my replacement phone will be here any week now.:bang:

pain work isn't the final = just roughed out... but looks good. and I'll post dem pics soon as I get a pic taken device:sad0147:

[sbspence]

Ordered a 3" Rough Country lift, steering stabilizer and tfer case drop to clear my rubbing 245/70/16s! My first ever NEW lift kit and me only (almost) 47!! :) What else should I invest in to make it right ... suspension wise?


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[XJ Wheeler]

Ordered a 3" Rough Country lift, steering stabilizer and tfer case drop to clear my rubbing 245/70/16s! My first ever NEW lift kit and me only (almost) 47!! :) What else should I invest in to make it right ... suspension wise?


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Just as long as it comes with shocks you should be good to go. The brake lines could get a bit tight on droop, depending on your setup. So, keep an eye on them while flexing to see if you'll need to mod the brackets or get some new ones.

And honestly you probably won't need the t-case drop.

Oh, and congrats on the first new kit!

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[sbspence]

Nice! Thx XJ wheeler! Yeah I'm pretty stoked , even though I had to settle on the RC kit due to budget constraints. What's new though right? Who among is has been able to go dream rig from step one?! Thanks for the heDs up on the TC drop ill cxl it for now. Oh and yrs the lit cones with shocks but only AAL for now, and no new track bars. Will see how it performs and adjust from there.


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[XJ Wheeler]

Nice! Thx XJ wheeler! Yeah I'm pretty stoked , even though I had to settle on the RC kit due to budget constraints. What's new though right? Who among is has been able to go dream rig from step one?! Thanks for the heDs up on the TC drop ill cxl it for now. Oh and yrs the lit cones with shocks but only AAL for now, and no new track bars. Will see how it performs and adjust from there.


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Oh yeah, i think most of us can relate to that. Lol.

No problem with AAL, its just that the old springs are well, old, so they don't last as long. Also, you shouldn't NEED a new track bar. Not sure if your kit comes with a relocation bracket but they are available... or you can drill a new hole to line up the front axle correctly.

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[ETXXJ89]

I didnt do anything to the jeep but I fixed my buddies 4x4 in his Z71 offroad and helped redo the front end. Sorry i know its not a jeep but i know bowties. new to jeeps. LOL

[denverd1]

Just as long as it comes with shocks you should be good to go. The brake lines could get a bit tight on droop, depending on your setup. So, keep an eye on them while flexing to see if you'll need to mod the brackets or get some new ones.

And honestly you probably won't need the t-case drop.

Oh, and congrats on the first new kit!

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I'm running stock brake lines on mine with 4.5". just undo the mounting bracket and let em hang

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm running stock brake lines on mine with 4.5". just undo the mounting bracket and let em hang

I've come to the conclusion it may have something to do with the lower control arm. My brother has a 3" with swivel lower control arms and the remounting the bracket wasn't enough. He's gotta get new ones to be able to fully droop. I guess its really specific to the vehicle.

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[jdsilvaca]

Got my oil changed. My 97 has almost 206,000 miles on it. I use Valvoline High Mileage 10w30 and Wix oil filter. Sometimes I use Royal Purple Oil Filters when I'm feeling rich. Also, I am prepping my Dana 44 that I got out of an 89 Cherokee. I pulled it all apart, and i sand blasted it down to bare metal. I need to weld on some new shock tabs that I got from RuffStuff http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/about.html Then it will be powder coated. G2 33 spline axles and a detroit locker with 4.88 gears are going in, and I am adding the G2 disc brake package as well. I am also going to use the RuffStuff Diff Cover. That's it for now.

[Infidel Edition]

Got my Rough Country Control Arm Drop brackets and RCX Brace Kit today.
...the new Skyjacker front shocks.
...the 1.5" spacer to go from the 3" front lift to match my 4.5" rear lift.

Just waiting on my IronMan adjustable upper control arm to arrive. :rolleye0012:

:bacondance:

[Jeeplover88]

Hello boys and girls! :smiley-computer005:
Guess who's back??? ME! hahaha....

I missed being here and chatting with all you great XJ minds!
Work was super insane crazy busy:crazy:: working 12 hrs days, 9 hr weekends, deadline after deadlines... Finally took a 3 week Christmas break...So that was that...

As far as my XJ goes, I spent a lot of time giving her some love. I replaced all the sensors, changed out the diff. oil, tranny oil & all the typical tune-up stuff. I finally fixed the DW it had. In the last 3 weeks it got progressively worse. I usually drive by about 4 different construction sites in Downtown LA on my way to the office and on several occasions, I would check on the bushings once I had parked, I kept finding chunks missing and broken off. So I finally decided to replace it all! So i've decided to start a resto/mod in earnest. I'm calling it the '88 SPECIAL! I have enough money saved up to really get into it. Last Friday I ordered Rusty's 3.5" advanced lift kit, steering components, motor mounts. I should get it this week Friday.:rolleye0012: I'm hoping to install it soon after. I can't wait! I'm really excited! :xj-blue:
OH! Just this Sunday, I zapped myself with the battery! I felt pretty tingly for a few hours--hahaha

This is what she looks like now::camera:
I'll post a pic once the kit is installed.
Hope everyone had a great holiday season and is having a great year so far! :beer:

[Infidel Edition]

OK! Used my wife's phone in the rain...
I did some more paint on the rear 1/4 and the front fenders.
The black is bedliner (will be) and the line from the front lower black will go back to the back door... then black up to where it is now.
The sand will go to the roof ~ and there will be no shiny metal (other than the wheels). still pondering before I do the final paint. But I think I'm liking it thus far.
* I have the lights to put in the fenders, but am waiting to wire them into the running lights to install.
Here's the pics from the previous post = not "What did...today" was Monday's work!:
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[abebehrmann]

OK! Used my wife's phone in the rain...
I did some more paint on the rear 1/4 and the front fenders.
The black is bedliner (will be) and the line from the front lower black will go back to the back door... then black up to where it is now.
The sand will go to the roof ~ and there will be no shiny metal (other than the wheels). still pondering before I do the final paint. But I think I'm liking it thus far.
* I have the lights to put in the fenders, but am waiting to wire them into the running lights to install.
Here's the pics from the previous post = not "What did...today"

I think that's gonna look really nice when you're done. :thumbsup:

[Jeeplover88]

So this happened this morning on my way to the office, hahaha:smiley-laughing021:

[Infidel Edition]

Picked up my new computer from OReilly! :smiley-taunt002:

[ArmyGuy45]

Replaced the radiator. Man that wasn't fun!!!

[Carves]

Yesterday and today ...

Parked it under the Hills Hoist ... ummmm ... rotary clothesline

... and used it to keep everything up in the air, while I pulled the gearbox off the aussie icon ...... for repair .. :bang:

[sbspence]

Realized my temp gauge wasn't moving past the first mark and my toes were cold! Looks like its time for a stat, cap, and or a fan clutch! No matter how much preventative maintenance you do something always happens at the most inopertune times!


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[Jeeplover88]

I got box #1 (of 5) of Jeep parts today!
Can't wait till tomorrow when the rest show up!:D:D :xj-blue:

[sbspence]

Nice! I received box two of three today myself! 1" tfer case drop, rough country steering stabilizer, waiting on the lift kit. My first "real" lift. Psyched!!! ;)


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[Carves]

Loosened up a coupla bonnet (hood) mounting bolts,
wriggled the bonnet back into an approximation of where it should be,
tightened it back up again,

... to stop one corner rubbing on the fibreglass front panel

... daubed a touch of paint on the scuffed gel coat ... and called it good.

Was all very taxing on my limited and mediocre, panel, fitting and alignment abilities .. :D:D


... damned corrugated roads vibrating stuff around .. :bang:

[Brasscatz]

... damned corrugated roads vibrating stuff around .. :bang:

No wonder Australian women are so eager to go for a drive...


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[abebehrmann]

Yesterday and today ...

Parked it under the Hills Hoist ... ummmm ... rotary clothesline

... and used it to keep everything up in the air, while I pulled the gearbox off the aussie icon ...... for repair .. :bang:

Playing too much goon of fortune, ehhh Carves?!?!?

[Carves]

Playing too much goon of fortune, ehhh Carves?!?!?


:smiley-laughing021:


Nahhh .... just looking at how bent out of shape it is ... I suspect that a tribe of kids were using it as a merry-go-round at some point. ;);) .. :D

[Infidel Edition]

changed out the computer
PITA! less you got fingers like Gumby!
also bed-linered the spare tire rack and bolted it back on....
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and pained the rear bumper too
:-)

[sbspence]

What kind of carrier is that? Reminds of some OEM ones I've seen over the years.

I installed a new 195* stat and gasket, flushed the heater core and yada yada. VIola I have heat again! Woot.

I also spent several hours perusing the Q-tec catalog front to back numerous times. It's like being a kid when the Christmas wish books came out in the fall back in the day. :) look. At. Every. Pic. Read and re-read the descriptions of your favorite items. Circle them and add stars or smileys to the best of the best and then start a list of the most wanted to the yes I'll eventually own that too. I'll be sleeping with visions of XJ parts dancing in my head.


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[bigjim350]

Installed my front locker.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/bede8a9e.jpg

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[Infidel Edition]

What kind of carrier is that? Reminds of some OEM ones I've seen over the years

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that would be a factory xj tire carrier.
original equipment + new paint:rolleyes:

[Joliet Johnny]

I like the red one maybe 2-3 inches away from the bumper caps and I'm sure either way you would throw plenty of light behind. And with a toggle switch and some bright LEDs could be more fun than brake checking a tailgater.

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[Mudderoy]

:headbag:

verizon swears my replacement phone will be here any week now.:bang:

pain work isn't the final = just roughed out... but looks good. and I'll post dem pics soon as I get a pic taken device:sad0147:

A week?!?!? Ask them what you're supposed to do for entertainment when you sitting on the toilet! :smiley-laughing021:

[Joliet Johnny]

Well Tony, there is always bathroom wall art to add to.

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[lthamm]

Trying to figure out why I keep on stripping the distributor:confused:

[4.3LXJ]

Stripping?

[lthamm]

Yeah the dizzy on the bottom of the distributor the camshaft don't move and the gear on the camshaft don't look worn and oil pump seems like it's spinning freely.

[4.3LXJ]

It sounds like your dizzy is not seated all the way. It is not good to rotate the engine when you remove it. You will have to start with top dead center and stick a shaft down to align the top of the oil pump, which will not work anyway if the dizzy does not turn

[lthamm]

Thank you I think I got it figured out

[Infidel Edition]

Painted (bedliner again..) an old hub and picked up a 5th tire for a spare since the one I had was 2" smaller...
And painted out the black trim line on the driver side because it was JUST BUGGING ME!
Now I know:
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and
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need black door handles and locks...
have new locks, but they only come in chrome for my year?

Gonna have to pop out the windows and paint the sand under the lip / then I'll be ready to take it over to my friends shop and quick it out with the sand bedliner and touch up the black bedliner sections as well

[lthamm]

Finally got it all put back together and running took the shity Aw4 quick disconnect switch them out with GM disconnect had to cut a 1/4" off the end of the line but worked great no leaks

[Infidel Edition]

hey...
is that covering too much of my plate?
just noticed you can't be centered behind and still see it.Gotta be a little back

[XJ Wheeler]

hey...
is that covering too much of my plate?
just noticed you can't be centered behind and still see it.Gotta be a little back

Honestly i think that's good enough. It doesn't look like its over it, just the angle.

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[Firemanray]

Installed my front locker.
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Awesome James, now we need to go wheeling and try it out!!!


hey...
is that covering too much of my plate?
just noticed you can't be centered behind and still see it.Gotta be a little back

That would get you a roadside interview in Texas, they've become annal about plate "visibility" here.

[cantab27]

Installed my front locker.
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bout time ...xmas gift and that was last year my man...tested yet:D

[sbspence]

Yeah same here in Illinois. It'd have to be on the tire with a light I'm sure. :(

Figured my first full tank of gas with mixed driving and switching from 215/70-16 to 245/70/16. 11.7! :-0. Hopefully my sticking stat had something to do with that! It's too doggone cold for a full tune up right now. :p


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[bigjim350]

Changed my high pressure power steering line (pain in the ass!!!) And then climbed a dirt pile in my yard to test the locker.....and take a poser shot of course.
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[bigjim350]

Awesome James, now we need to go wheeling and try it out!!!





Planning on going wheeling for my birthday on sat 2/15. Not sure where yet. Also not sure if im gonna take the jeep or the 4wheelers.

[saar]

Not today, but 2 weeks ago, ordered:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160689284983?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

It's time to replace the original radio -tape :)

[JeepFreak]

I was gonna replace my ignition switch at 3AM this morning and was so elated to get it out to where I could replace it....until I ran into THIS.

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Some novice who decided to work on Red while it was still my grandparent's Jeep thought it would be a great idea to splice into the ground and completely glue the thing together with rubber cement.
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And of course my ignition switch IS bad but there's no way to get it out now short of snipping all of the wires and getting new connectors.:mad0090:

[NW99XJ]

not today, but 2 weeks ago, ordered:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160689284983?sspagename=strk:mewnx:it&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

it's time to replace the original radio -tape :)

thats a good price on that stuff too!

[Infidel Edition]

I was gonna replace my ignition switch at 3AM this morning and was so elated to get it out to where I could replace it....until I ran into THIS.

4489

Some novice who decided to work on Red while it was still my grandparent's Jeep thought it would be a great idea to splice into the ground and completely glue the thing together with rubber cement.
4490

And of course my ignition switch IS bad but there's no way to get it out now short of snipping all of the wires and getting new connectors.:mad0090:

I'm going with = junkyard hunting time...

[JeepFreak]

I'm going with = junkyard hunting time...

Yeah that's pretty much my thought but with my poor Jeep in NonOp mode at the point we are now, there's no way to get to the junkyard lol I'll have to figure out something since I have to pick up my evap canister as well.

[nickxj94]

Fixed mine over the weekend,picked up two axle shafts at pnp for $58.00 with the hub bearings..

[nickxj94]

Fixed mine over the weekend,picked up two axle shafts at pnp for $58.00 with the hub bearings..

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[Firemanray]

Planning on going wheeling for my birthday on sat 2/15. Not sure where yet. Also not sure if im gonna take the jeep or the 4wheelers.

I was planning TORR that weekend, not sure if I'm bringing the Xj or not but definitely the crawler. (Most likely we'll bring both!)

[Hopkins]

Got the front suspension put on: 3 inch coils, 1 inch spacer, shocks, sway bar drop, and track bar bracket. Also installed IRO front recovery system and OR-fab rear bumper. Waiting on iromman4x4 shackle relo brackets before I get the rear matching the front. I will put some pics and a build thread together once I get some time

[JeepFreak]

Got my replacement wires and wire harnesses plus the holders for my ignition switch. Gonna replace it all tomorrow and get the alternator in as well as the serpentine belt if I have time. Gonna be an awesome day.

[Carves]

Parked it in some newly cleared space in the shed,

... seemed easier than lathering it in sunscreen .. ;);)


Yesterday it went for a little run to the nearest town with a decent sandblaster and paint shop,

Now, now ... dont get all excited about veh panel restorations,

... It was to drop off the cast iron bathtub ... " that will look so nice in the bathroom" .. ;);) .. :D

On the way back tho ... it got slapped into neutral and a spot to pull up on the side of the hwy was chosen ...... and then I looked at the ambient temp gauge,

... and figured 200* coolant was probably OK ...... on a 110* day .. :D

[Steve2kXJ]

Replaced the lower washer fluid pump (for the front windshield).
Now I can get off the winter road spray.
Beats the hand spray bottle of washer fluid. :bacondance:

[JeepFreak]

Replaced the lower washer fluid pump (for the front windshield).
Now I can get off the winter road spray.
Beats the hand spray bottle of washer fluid. :bacondance:

Or driving around for hours looking for a guy who has a squirt bottle and a rag and is willing to clean your windshield for 5 cents lol

[xj-jake]

Dropped off the JCR panels to get blasted and powder coated. Can't beat $30 for that.

[Mudderoy]

Hello boys and girls! :smiley-computer005:
Guess who's back??? ME! hahaha....

I missed being here and chatting with all you great XJ minds!
Work was super insane crazy busy:crazy:: working 12 hrs days, 9 hr weekends, deadline after deadlines... Finally took a 3 week Christmas break...So that was that...

As far as my XJ goes, I spent a lot of time giving her some love. I replaced all the sensors, changed out the diff. oil, tranny oil & all the typical tune-up stuff. I finally fixed the DW it had. In the last 3 weeks it got progressively worse. I usually drive by about 4 different construction sites in Downtown LA on my way to the office and on several occasions, I would check on the bushings once I had parked, I kept finding chunks missing and broken off. So I finally decided to replace it all! So i've decided to start a resto/mod in earnest. I'm calling it the '88 SPECIAL! I have enough money saved up to really get into it. Last Friday I ordered Rusty's 3.5" advanced lift kit, steering components, motor mounts. I should get it this week Friday.:rolleye0012: I'm hoping to install it soon after. I can't wait! I'm really excited! :xj-blue:
OH! Just this Sunday, I zapped myself with the battery! I felt pretty tingly for a few hours--hahaha

This is what she looks like now::camera:
I'll post a pic once the kit is installed.
Hope everyone had a great holiday season and is having a great year so far! :beer:

Welcome back and thanks for subscribing to the http://youtube.com/xjtalk channel!

[JeepFreak]

Decided to replace my EVAP canister (aka charcoal canister) on my Jeep since she's been inoperable for the past month and I'm pretty sure it doesn't have any gas fumes in it (since it was the original factory version anyway). It needed to be replaced. I'll edit in a pic to this post when I get home.

[sbspence]

To compliment the 245/70/16 GY Authority tires a 3" rough country coils, rear full length AAL, four Nitro 2.0 shocks, front sway bar end links, new pioneer front speakers and driver door speaker wire repair...still have rough country stabilizer in box as the 13 yr old factory unit would NOT come off for love nor money!!!!! Penetrating oil, PB Blaster, heat, BFH. Nothin. Maybe when Spring comes. We're enduring a Blizzard here today. :p.

Love the stance but it sure wants to wander on these snowy roads. It has 150k in it with what looks like bone stock components in the suspension so who knows where that money out will end. I'm on the way though and you guys have been a huge help and inspiration thus far!! Thanks.


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[denverd1]

To compliment the 245/70/16 GY Authority tires a 3" rough country coils, rear full length AAL, four Nitro 2.0 shocks, front sway bar end links, new pioneer front speakers and driver door speaker wire repair...still have rough country stabilizer in box as the 13 yr old factory unit would NOT come off for love nor money!!!!! Penetrating oil, PB Blaster, heat, BFH. Nothin. Maybe when Spring comes. We're enduring a Blizzard here today. :p.

Love the stance but it sure wants to wander on these snowy roads. It has 150k in it with what looks like bone stock components in the suspension so who knows where that money out will end. I'm on the way though and you guys have been a huge help and inspiration thus far!! Thanks.


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sweet!

[4.3LXJ]

Did you align the front end after the lift?

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[sbspence]

Not yet. Blizzard and all...but yeah I will definitely make it my next move. Anything I need to tell the techs about adjustments after a lift or will stock specs work?


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[XJ Wheeler]

I would come up with some excuse, funny or not, to explain my late posting but i'm tired and hungry... :p

SATURDAY, i took a few minutes to slap the switches into their associated locations in the switch panel. So this is the final product.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-01-31160956.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-01-31161205.jpg

Bolted right up and love the placement, perfect for easy reach and identifying in the dark.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-02-01165348.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-02-01165135.jpg


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[abebehrmann]

I would come up with some excuse, funny or not, to explain my late posting but i'm tired and hungry... :p

SATURDAY, i took a few minutes to slap the switches into their associated locations in the switch panel. So this is the final product.

Bolted right up and love the placement, perfect for easy reach and identifying in the dark.


That looks really nice! I gotta say, I really like the interior of the pre-97 XJs. Not really sure what it is about them, but I just like em! What are the switches going to?

[NW99XJ]

looks great! ...same switches I have, except with blue led's vs. red.

[NW99XJ]

looks great! ...same switches I have, except with blue led's vs. red.

[XJ Wheeler]

That looks really nice! I gotta say, I really like the interior of the pre-97 XJs. Not really sure what it is about them, but I just like em! What are the switches going to?

Thanks, so far one to the LED bar on the bumper and another for the a-pillar Hellas. I do have plans already for the others though. :D






looks great! ...same switches I have, except with blue led's vs. red.

Thanks! I really like how clean these look and rated well too. I had four already down in the ashtray switch panel.

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[4.3LXJ]

Not yet. Blizzard and all...but yeah I will definitely make it my next move. Anything I need to tell the techs about adjustments after a lift or will stock specs work?


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You just have them so a normal toe in adjustment. Lifting changes it. Then it will drive much better

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[Infidel Edition]

I would come up with some excuse, funny or not, to explain my late posting but i'm tired and hungry... :p

SATURDAY, i took a few minutes to slap the switches into their associated locations in the switch panel. So this is the final product.

Bolted right up and love the placement, perfect for easy reach and identifying in the dark.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/2014-02-01165348.jpg

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I have those same switches too... but only installed 2 so far next to the rear wiper switch... and worked that USB charger in
but I like the look of yours better

[XjWoofy801]

haven't had a chance to work on her today but look what i snagged :smiley-scared002:
I have been hunting for so long for these moabs. http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/woofy801/mynewjeeprims_zps630e9add.jpg (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/woofy801/media/mynewjeeprims_zps630e9add.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

I have those same switches too... but only installed 2 so far next to the rear wiper switch... and worked that USB charger in
but I like the look of yours better

I've actually been thinking about adding a usb charger. Maybe make a new panel where the cig lighter is and have spots for 2 aux plugs and 2 usb's... or 1 aux, 1 110v plug (once i get my inverter installed), and 2 usb's. More to think about i guess.

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[Infidel Edition]

I've actually been thinking about adding a usb charger. Maybe make a new panel where the cig lighter is and have spots for 2 aux plugs and 2 usb's... or 1 aux, 1 110v plug (once i get my inverter installed), and 2 usb's. More to think about i guess.

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This is the thread I did on the 2 switches and 2 USB's.
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15713

I may change it over to the panel where the clock doesn't work and ...
Maybe 5 switches (when I do roof lights and such) + the USB in that area.

[Joliet Johnny]

Bought a rear camera that came with the LCD screen in the rear view mirror for $25, but it was 3° out so I'll wait to install it.

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[abebehrmann]

Bought a rear camera that came with the LCD screen in the rear view mirror for $25, but it was 3° out so I'll wait to install it.

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That sounds really cool! If you don't mind me asking, where did you pick this up at?

[jimmixj]

Finally picked up the last bits for my LSD; new pinion yoke and Kryptonite diff cover. Should be able to put it all together next week when it warms up a bit. It's only 52 degrees out there today! :smiley-taunt002: Also found out that I'm the proud owner of a LockRight for the front end...YAHOOO! Been needin a good reason to fix those leaking seals and worn out axle joints! If I remember I will photo doc it for a post. Sometimes the call of the desert is too much and I forget. Hell, most everytime.:smiley-laughing021:

[Infidel Edition]

Bought a rear camera that came with the LCD screen in the rear view mirror for $25, but it was 3° out so I'll wait to install it.

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want pic's when done
sounds sweet.

[Infidel Edition]

Finally picked up the last bits for my LSD; new pinion yoke and Kryptonite diff cover. Should be able to put it all together next week when it warms up a bit. It's only 52 degrees out there today! :smiley-taunt002: Also found out that I'm the proud owner of a LockRight for the front end...YAHOOO! Been needin a good reason to fix those leaking seals and worn out axle joints! If I remember I will photo doc it for a post. Sometimes the call of the desert is too much and I forget. Hell, most everytime.:smiley-laughing021:

we went from 50° +/- to inches of snow (snows maybe once every couple years) in a matter of days.
:pray: next weeks d will be nice (enough) so I can do the cylinder head and oil pump...and the between's too

[prcjeep]

Eliminated two of the causes of my death wobble last night, replace the track bar bushing and tie rod end. Just in case people need to know, the tie rod end for the Rough Country track back that came with 4.5 inch lifts pre-2012 is ES140R, this was changed sometime between 2012 and 2013, the new track bar calls for ES3096.

I also FINALLY tackled my oil filter adapter o-rings. Unfortunately I'm still plagued by my starter engagement/alignment issues... I will probably just warranty out the starter again now that I've fixed the oil leak directly above it.

[Joliet Johnny]

That sounds really cool! If you don't mind me asking, where did you pick this up at?

It was an open package manager markdown at Gander Mountain.

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[JeepFreak]

If you're gonna start putting huge amounts of inverters and plugs and other various electronics you need to be EXTREMELY careful. The more current draw you have on the factory wiring and wiring harnesses, the more likely you are to set your car on fire even with circuit breakers and fuses. The heat generated from doubling the power draw on your factory lighter socket/plug in, could start a fire WELL BEFORE the fuse blows. We're learning about this in my automotive class and my instructor is a Jeep Technician.

[jimmixj]

Spent the day putting a set of 5.5" RE coils and new leaf springs under my friend's 96, came out sweeeet! Along the way we found the passenger side axle mount for the upper control arm had collapsed and folded forward. Was able to pry it back into shape with a Porta Power and pry bar, then cut a piece of 1/8 inch scrap to fit and welded it in, achieving a boxed mount, It's so cool I'm gonna do mine just because! :bacondance:

[oderdene]

replaced MAP sensor, idling seems same because i have a leak in brake booster, will install WJ dual diaphragm one when weather allows, brrrrrrrr

Do I need reset the PCM?

[Joliet Johnny]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. I'm 99% sure the 96+ XJ has a computer learn process installed. Resetting the PCM will throw you into factory default mode and over time it will adjust to your driving style. If you do nothing it will eventually figure out it has a proper working sensor.

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[graverobberjk]

Installed my AFe intake and smittybilt sliders last night, hit a snag or two but got it done

[bluedragon436]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. I'm 99% sure the 96+ XJ has a computer learn process installed. Resetting the PCM will throw you into factory default mode and over time it will adjust to your driving style. If you do nothing it will eventually figure out it has a proper working sensor.

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Yeah you can reset your PCM and it will learn for the next 50 starts after the reset. it's actually good to do, especially after any big changes like TB, IM, exhaust, cat, sensor swaps... so the computer will figure out the best air/fuel mixture and such to give for the best operations with the new parts..

[sbspence]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/unyja3ub.jpg
Hope that isn't too large. Looks better and the tires don't rub anymore! Now to track down vibes and repair the flippin ball joints. :)


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[JeepFreak]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/unyja3ub.jpg
Hope that isn't too large. Looks better and the tires don't rub anymore! Now to track down vibes and repair the flippin ball joints. :)


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If you got vibration make sure to check your U-joints as well. If those are old they can cause vibration not to mention a ton of damage if they fail.

[bigjim350]

Took it out on the trails behind my house.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/etagyje3.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/y5yvetad.jpg

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[Carves]

Used it to jump start the little ford ute .... several times,

..... stoopid lpg fuel system was playing up.

Then parked it back in the shade for rest .. :o

[cantab27]

popped a bead off and snapped the panhard rod off ...was a good day....:D:D


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/053_zps6c8a8b1b.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/053_zps6c8a8b1b.jpg.html)

[OldFaurt]

I have been going through this jeep since I got it about a month ago and after doing all the U-joints (even the Double Cardan) that helped get rid of a ton of racket, kind of like rock crawling only on the freeway? OK Well there was this other weird little noise coming from the front right that kept whispering " I am going to rip this tire off your jeep if you don't replace this dang u-joint at the wheel" Well, I thought, Yeah... That would suck!

So, I pulled the brake caliper, the Unit Bearing and the right front axle and sure enough, that bad boy was dry as corn flakes in the desert! Tap tap tap plop, tap tap plop then again the old U-Joint was exercised from the shaft and a new 1-0279DG was gently c-clamped back in after putting a bit more grease in it,

(Sure they SAY pre-greased, but I don't consider half-dry needle bearings "Greased")

New clips installed, Cleaned mating surfaces for the unit bearing and the Brake shield, tightened the Unit bearing into place with the 3 bolts as evenly as possible until all were snug, then torqued to 35 foot pounds, then 77 foot pounds. putting unequal pressure on unit bearing is a sure fire trip to needing a new Unit bearing!

No more creepy voices, just happy little jeep sounds!

Time? about 2 hours with trip to Auto parts store, lunch and reinstall.

At this point, I think I am about 85% towards my ASE Certification, just on this :xj-blue: !

[JeepFreak]

Ok well it's been raining nonstop for 5 days so...I didn't do anything to Red. I just stared. And this is my view:

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So sad but I have no tarp or anything so I have to wait out the rain to do the electrical and the serpentine belt.

[jimmixj]

Went to the local self-serve junkyard and SCORED! Found an 89 that had the factory option spare tire rack complete with a good-condition rear bumper. Got all of it including the little bumper and license plate relocate from the back hatch for $58! Gonna put it together this weekend, I'm stoked!:bacondance::bacondance:

[jimmixj]

I mean $85, Dyslexia Dang all screwed up has me!:D

[OldFaurt]

I mean $85, Dyslexia Dang all screwed up has me!:D

VERY nice score!
If I had a spare tire...
I would be jealous, so for now I think I will look to score a spare tire!

Yeah, you deserve the Bacon dance!:bacondance:

Lexdyxia skcus!

[OldFaurt]

Ok well it's been raining nonstop for 5 days so...I didn't do anything to Red. I just stared. And this is my view:

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So sad but I have no tarp or anything so I have to wait out the rain to do the electrical and the serpentine belt.

But...
"It never rains in California
and the girls, they only warn you!"

California needs the rain,
Thanks for you sacrifice, that even trumps washing your car!
Hope you find some way to have a great weekend!

[JeepFreak]

But...
"It never rains in California
and the girls, they only warn you!"

California needs the rain,
Thanks for you sacrifice, that even trumps washing your car!
Hope you find some way to have a great weekend!

Well she's been sitting for almost 2 months so I've been trying to get this done. 3 things left: serpentine belt, alternator, ignition switch harness and the switch itself. After that I can FINALLY fire her up and see what happens. Hopefully the Voltage Regulator wasn't messed up and it was just the horrible ignition switch ground that was fried to crispy imperfection...cause if it's the VR, it's in my ECU/PCM and we're gonna have some problems. On the bright side, she did need a wash so, let it rain. We need the rain terribly so I'm not complaining too much especially if it means I get to go mudding afterward :D

[bluedragon436]

Well she's been sitting for almost 2 months so I've been trying to get this done. 3 things left: serpentine belt, alternator, ignition switch harness and the switch itself. After that I can FINALLY fire her up and see what happens. Hopefully the Voltage Regulator wasn't messed up and it was just the horrible ignition switch ground that was fried to crispy imperfection...cause if it's the VR, it's in my ECU/PCM and we're gonna have some problems. On the bright side, she did need a wash so, let it rain. We need the rain terribly so I'm not complaining too much especially if it means I get to go mudding afterward :D

I hope it works out to just be the parts you were already looking to replace.. Hope you are able to get her up and running again soon!!

[JeepFreak]

So I was going to find my old post but why when I can make a new one in less time? :P I managed to pull out the old EVAP canister and replaced it with a new OEM version. Can you tell which one is the old one? I'll give you a hint for all you 'older eyes' :D the new one is black. The old one is gray and 21 almost 22 years old and almost as old as me haha It was the original factory installed EVAP canister.

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[Hopkins]

Just dropped the XJ off at the local tire shop to get the 33s put on. I'm soo stoked!

[4.3LXJ]

Mine is just in lots of pieces :sad:

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[abebehrmann]

Mine is just in lots of pieces :sad:

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Can't wait to see it put back together and better than ever!:D

[4.3LXJ]

Can't wait to see it put back together and better than ever!:D

Just fixing massive oil leaks. It left.a cloud wherever I went. Removed the syncbros and re clocking the tcase. All little stuff that won't show. The fun stuff begins in May.

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[Firemanray]

Just dropped the XJ off at the local tire shop to get the 33s put on. I'm soo stoked!

:worthlesspics:
.....as soon as possible!!!

[sbspence]

1" tfer case drop, and a steering stabilizer. The drop kit cured my decel vibes from the 3" Rough Country lift. Woot


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[abebehrmann]

Just fixing massive oil leaks. It left.a cloud wherever I went. Removed the syncbros and re clocking the tcase. All little stuff that won't show. The fun stuff begins in May.

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Ohhhhh, OK. I thought you were hinting that you finally started the big rebuild of the XJ. Guess I'll have to wait till May... :popcorn:

[4.3LXJ]

Ohhhhh, OK. I thought you were hinting that you finally started the big rebuild of the XJ. Guess I'll have to wait till May... :popcorn:

Fair amount of stuff involved actually. Me and the shop cat spent some nice quality time under the Jeep again. This is all stuff that needs to be done before going on.to more intertaining stuff like full width axles and 37s

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[abebehrmann]

Just fixing massive oil leaks. It left.a cloud wherever I went. Removed the syncbros and re clocking the tcase. All little stuff that won't show. The fun stuff begins in May.

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I'm curious, I think I understand what it means to clock a t-case but what were you going for when you reclocked yours?

[4.3LXJ]

I'm curious, I think I understand what it means to clock a t-case but what were you going for when you reclocked yours?

Clocking refers to the angle of the drop, or the offset portion. I messaged the floorboard with a BFH when I put it in. But not enough. The
Atlas has enough holes in it to put the mounting studs wherever you want. Currently Mickey's big hand is on the 7 and after beating on th floor some more I will move it up a couple of inches so it doesn't hang down below the cross member. One of those things coming is some armour for it. Not that you could hurt it much.

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[denverd1]

Clocking refers to the angle of the drop, or the offset portion. I messaged the floorboard with a BFH when I put it in. But not enough. The
Atlas has enough holes in it to put the mounting studs wherever you want. Currently Mickey's big hand is on the 7 and after beating on th floor some more I will move it up a couple of inches so it doesn't hang down below the cross member. One of those things coming is some armour for it. Not that you could hurt it much.

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so you couldn't do this with NP case obviously. At what point in lift does clocking the t-case come in?

[abebehrmann]

so you couldn't do this with NP case obviously. At what point in lift does clocking the t-case come in?

I'm sure Steve will have more to add to this, but from what I've read it mostly has to do with tucking your T-Case safely up and out of harms way. Possibly so you can put in a belly pan to make everything smooth under there.

[4.3LXJ]

so you couldn't do this with NP case obviously. At what point in lift does clocking the t-case come in?

Actually, you can clock a NP case. Advance Adapters makes a clocking ring. Ut it is not an issue until the front drive line can no longer make the bend to hook up. What I am doing is strictly for better clearance

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[NW99XJ]

You CAN clock the OEM T-case in any jeep... the process typically involves buying a jig that bolts up to the existing mounting locations on the back of the tranny that the T-case would bolt to, and provides guides for you to drill new holes to "clock" the t-case into a moar flat position. I have looked, and for the life of me, cant find that jig anywhere (although I remember seeing it not all that long ago)....
Here's a write up I found in my searches that may help describe the process in better detail:
http://www.bsfab.net/?p=23

There are also "clocking rings" or "index rings" that would provid NEW mounting locations once bolted up. This however does require you to sacrifice SOME (not much - but still) engagement of the input shaft.
This one is for sale on E-bay for $55
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDMyWDU3Ng==/z/XCMAAOxydlFS1TbJ/$_3.JPG

Here's one from Skyjacker thru Summit Racing for $232 (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sja-ixr10?seid=srese1&gclid=CO6Y0YO9x7wCFWRk7AodW28ASg)
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/mediumlarge/sja-ixr10_w_ml.jpg

[denverd1]

Clocking refers to the angle of the drop, or the offset portion. I messaged the floorboard with a BFH when I put it in. But not enough. The
Atlas has enough holes in it to put the mounting studs wherever you want. Currently Mickey's big hand is on the 7 and after beating on th floor some more I will move it up a couple of inches so it doesn't hang down below the cross member. One of those things coming is some armour for it. Not that you could hurt it much.

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so you couldn't do this with NP case obviously. (oops.....just read the above posts...) At what point in lift does clocking the t-case come in?

[4.3LXJ]

so you couldn't do this with NP case obviously. (oops.....just read the above posts...) At what point in lift does clocking the t-case come in?

It really doesn't. It is just for clearance.

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[denverd1]

Ahah! I misunderstood. I thought you we were rotating it downward to get better driveline angles.. make sense now.

[4.3LXJ]

Ahah! I misunderstood. I thought you we were rotating it downward to get better driveline angles.. make sense now.

No, rotating it up

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[Mudderoy]

1" tfer case drop, and a steering stabilizer. The drop kit cured my decel vibes from the 3" Rough Country lift. Woot


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Our 99 with the RC 3" had zero vibes, lucky I guess.

[Infidel Edition]

It really doesn't. It is just for clearance.

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in an automatic, you can Aldo switch out the Tran/case support with a manual for an inch and some...
or so I've read... I have a manual so = no luck here

[4.3LXJ]

in an automatic, you can Aldo switch out the Tran/case support with a manual for an inch and some...
or so I've read... I have a manual so = no luck here

Thanks. However I started with the manual cross member and it is long gone.

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[Infidel Edition]

in an automatic, you can Aldo switch out the Tran/case support with a manual for an inch and some...
or so I've read... I have a manual so = no luck here

WOW! what was my phone thinking with "Aldo"
...my guess is I almost typed "also" and my phone :keegirl: has a crappy sense of humor:mock:

[prcjeep]

in an automatic, you can Aldo switch out the Tran/case support with a manual for an inch and some...
or so I've read... I have a manual so = no luck here

I also started with a manual tcase crossmember, but it cracked and couldnt find a replacement, I used a auto cross member but had to put a 1 inch tcase drop on it so that the tcasewould sit in the same position.

[jimmixj]

WOW! what was my phone thinking with "Aldo"
...my guess is I almost typed "also" and my phone :keegirl: has a crappy sense of humor:mock:

Maybe it was thinkin back to that crappy band Aldo Nova! :smiley-scared003:

[jimmixj]

Finally got my Daystar motor mounts in. What a PITA! Should have gone with the IronMan set but I am by nature impatient; hate waitin for stuff. Looks like they will do the trick tho and they are WAAAAAAY better than the hashed out OEMs that I replaced. Also resealed my Oil Filter adapter, did a full Accel tune up and installed my JY spare tire rack and bumper. Course my spare won't fit it! Looks nice tho! Will probably have to find a wheel with more backspacing or less width. Details, details, always with the details. Great big ol bonus was the new bumper is chrome which looks much better on my Green Jeep than the red one did! LOL

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got my Daystar motor mounts in. What a PITA! Should have gone with the IronMan set but I am by nature impatient; hate waitin for stuff. Looks like they will do the trick tho and they are WAAAAAAY better than the hashed out OEMs that I replaced. Also resealed my Oil Filter adapter, did a full Accel tune up and installed my JY spare tire rack and bumper. Course my spare won't fit it! Looks nice tho! Will probably have to find a wheel with more backspacing or less width. Details, details, always with the details. Great big ol bonus was the new bumper is chrome which looks much better on my Green Jeep than the red one did! LOL

Motor mounts are on the list once I get back home, and in my research I've found out about the great design of having to remove the oil filter adapter to get that bolt out. Can you put the motor mount bolt back in the opposite side so its not a problem the next time?

[Infidel Edition]

Motor mounts are on the list once I get back home, and in my research I've found out about the great design of having to remove the oil filter adapter to get that bolt out. Can you put the motor mount bolt back in the opposite side so its not a problem the next time?

I used a dremmel to cut the bolt head off ... installed the new mount ... and the bolt is no issue going the other way.
I thought some tard put the bolt in backward after an engine rebuild

[jimmixj]

I could not, the alternator is in the way. Tell you the truth the O rings on that adapter should probably be changed about as often as the mounts so it works out. The passenger side doesn't wear as much anyway, (at least mine didn't), so I don't anticipate having to do that job again until I'm pulling the motor for a rebuild. I'm at 244k now and showing signs of old age!

[bluedragon436]

Yeah that is a big PITA to do any of the mounts on that thing, but especially that passenger side... Took me a bit to pull that bolt, and reinstall it when we did an engine swap in a co-workers Jeep..

[bigjim350]

Threw some sta-bil in the tank and parked it. Have a feeling its gonna parked for a while now. Not to try to sound like im a badass or anything, but my jeep built they way it is, it makes the trails around here a little too easy for me. Now that I have two ATV's me and the wife can go riding together. Have had one for a while, but have just used it as a utility vehicle. But today me and the wife took both out to some local trails, and I had way more fun than ive had in a while with the XJ. Not to mention its way easier to find other ATV wheeling buddies. But I will take the XJ to the good places when other buddies plan trips, just not the local places.

[saar]

I own the XJ for the last 10 years... I decided that now would be a great time to replace the original Radio Tape :)
I bought a 1 din adapter from eBay, but they sent the wrong one, so I had to make one myself:
http://www.jeepsallover.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141&d=1392121568

http://www.jeepsallover.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=142&d=1392121572

http://www.jeepsallover.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=143&d=1392121576

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http://www.jeepsallover.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=146&d=1392121592

In 10 years from now, I may add Bluetooth device :)

[JeepFreak]

FINALLY finished the ignition switch service haul-out lol Took me a LOT longer than normal because of the super rain we had for the past month. Not to mention there's plenty of headroom in the seats but not under the dash :smiley-gen165:

I really didn't want to stay under there very long :D

Before (Original Mickey Mouse'd switch):

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Yes that's gasket sealer if you didn't know. Whoever did that thought it would be a great idea since they stuck the ground (brown wire) upside down and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't stay in. Solution was to permanently seal it in I suppose without figuring out what would have to be done if it fried lol That last pic was after I removed everything by breaking all the connections off so I could examine the ground and that's what's left of the Mickey'd ground.

This is after:

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Honestly, I think it looks way cleaner and nicer since I tried to use the same color wires as well. I even went out and spent money to get the same gauge and color as the pre-existing ones (although I didn't necessarily have to). I figured it would be easier to identify later.

Now on to the Alternator and Serpentine Belt in the next few days. I'll try to fire her up and see if cleaning the grounds for the on-board computer, alternator, starter, battery, A/C compressor (since it's on the same ground bolt as the alternator and starter, factory style), replacing the alternator, starter and the belt had a difference and she actually runs instead of sitting there idling at a barely audible run sequence. If it still doesn't work...new computer lol. But 50 bucks is nothing compared to what I've spent on her already. Wish me luck!!!

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FINALLY finished the ignition switch service haul-out.....

Now on to the Alternator and Serpentine Belt in the next few days. I'll try to fire her up and see if cleaning the grounds for the on-board computer, alternator, starter, battery, A/C compressor (since it's on the same ground bolt as the alternator and starter, factory style), replacing the alternator, starter and the belt had a difference and she actually runs instead of sitting there idling at a barely audible run sequence. If it still doesn't work...new computer lol. But 50 bucks is nothing compared to what I've spent on her already. Wish me luck!!!
Sounds like you've got things covered pretty well... good job on the ignition side of things.
You're certainly covering all the bases.
GOOD LUCK!