What did you do to your Jeep today?

[rguignard]

looking forward to you building your xj up ........ they go alright on the 33s ,pretty much underrated down here ...plus dan is starting on his one soon ...... should have given you a drive yesterday , didn't think :stars:

make sure to get some pics of all the build ups over there wayne :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

make sure to get some pics of all the build ups over there wayne :thumbsup:

will do rene , i here dan is going with Nissan running gear....stronger and easier to run 35s plus .....this is something i would like to do ..plus long arms :thumbsup::thumbsup: soon

[rguignard]

will do rene , i here dan is going with Nissan running gear....stronger and easier to run 35s plus .....this is something i would like to do ..plus long arms :thumbsup::thumbsup: soon

cool i bet thats $$$$$$$$ over there

[Indiana Jeep]

Looked at the doors and thought, "I want these things off!!!" Got to get a new dremel. My little cordless one just doesn't have the power to cut through the hinge pins. Just 2 more days till payday though.

[cantab27]

must have messed something up in the front end , jeep is wondering all over the place when i drive it on the road ..... don't know how as i drive like a Nana:driving: will get under it and have a look on weekend, might be some loose bits or bent ........:smiley-scared002:

[Mudderoy]

must have messed something up in the front end , jeep is wondering all over the place when i drive it on the road ..... don't know how as i drive like a Nana:driving: will get under it and have a look on weekend, might be some loose bits or bent ........:smiley-scared002:

Mine is doing that a little since I bent the lower control arm bracket. I had to adjust the steering wheel alignment afterwards. I did a self alignment when I installed the tie rod and tie rod ends. I may have front and back of tire set to the same distance, from what I understand that will cause it to float around.

Mine is just a slight wander. I was shooting for a 1/8" toe in. Really need two tape measures, two people measuring and one person adjusting the tie rod! :smiley-laughing021:

[Indiana Jeep]

Stopped by the salvage yard today and found a Grand Cherokee ceiling console with the temperature and compass and the rear view mirror in almost perfect condition. Now just have to put it in and get it hooked up.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0056.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0056.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0057.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0057.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0058.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0058.jpg)

[4x4Dalton]

Put in new Heater Valve.

[TeXJ]

moved it so that i could mow the grass...

[4x4Dalton]

New Valve Cover gasket and CCV hose & fitting. Tune in tomorrow,there's bound to be something else I'll have to replace.

[4x4Dalton]

Went ahead and put my BAJA Lights on top of the Jeep.

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Took it out for a ride

[rugidone]

Changed my oil, changed d30 axle seals, changed the diff fluid in both axles, trimmed my front fenders and installed some tj rear flares up front. Then went and wheeled the snot out of it.

[XJ4IV]

.... THOUGHT about it!!!!

[DETOURS]

It's not TODAY I'm worried about........it's tommorrow!

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs430.snc4/47342_150030918353532_100000398745315_310384_76645 46_n.jpg

[cantab27]

love them fenders

[4x4Dalton]

Drove it to town and got wife Chinese and try out top lights. :driving:

[Indiana Jeep]

replaced the burnt out bulb over the license plate

[TeXJ]

took it to the dog park with the dogs and the wife.

[oderdene]

made BPE from rear sway bar bracket and replaced my front shocks

[oderdene]

fixed emergency brake. there was cable retaining clip lost and one made from washer

[alwaysxj]

well this is last night. but i took the jeep for a ride in the rocks to stretch her legs out. went up a local canyon called providence canyon, on the way up i found a stock liberty coming down with the driver throwing rocks out of the way so he did not hit them.... it was not like it mattered at this point his rockers were f-ed up. it was kind of funny that they would even try.

[XJ4IV]

put two "new-to-me" tsl's on her and drove her home from matts place... found out that I need to replace YET AGAIN both wheel bearing assemblies... hope I can find THAT receipt, those things are expensive

[TeXJ]

Tried to go trail riding/mudding...but the place we went must have been the ONLY place that didnt get rain, everywhere else got like 9+ inches of rain lol. it was just a lil wet.

[XJ4IV]

Got confirmation of longarms shipped WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO

[Mudderoy]

Got confirmation of longarms shipped WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO

Well go take a cold shower and try not to think about it. :patriot:

[Indiana Jeep]

Got the harness for the overhead console and auto dimming mirror from a salvage yard and wired up the zj console in Red. Lights work and compass and other things come on. Compass had the wrong direction showing. Don't have a temperature sensor but I'm ot worried about that. If I can't tell whether it's hot or cold out, I should probably not be driving. A couple of the wires from the mirror didn't match up with the XJ just have to figure out what's what so I can power it up too.

[Mudderoy]

Harmonic balancer seperated on me, came in contact with the mechanical fan. I pulled over 1/2 way home and parked it in gas station/store parking lot and waited for my step son to buy and bring me a new balancer. 5 hours later I was home. :patriot:

[Indiana Jeep]

Touched up the paint on my flag brackets and put my flags on display.:patriot:
Please remember to take a moment of silence in thought for those who lost their lives and loved ones. As well as those who stand and their families who are left behind. May God watch over those who watch over us.

[Indiana Jeep]

Was out at a local park doing some geocaching and found a hitchhiker on Red when I got back.
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_cf98910d.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=cf98910d.jpg)

[Mudderoy]

Drove it and returned all the tools I rented yesterday to replace the harmonic balancer...

[Thomass]

removed all the customs stickers and gravity, cleaned out the rig, inside and out.
replaced the fuel tank to the original, lost my key's
now going to replace the front windscreen

[DETOURS]

Finished fabrication of my 'adjustable transmission support/crossmember....
Welded bracketry in place & installed.........'Elperfecto'
Test fitted rear driveshaft, worked out great....pinion angles worked out great as well! :smiley-gen165:
Desided I'm pushing the front axle out another inch........:)
Gonna button up a few electrical connections later on, drop my starter off for a rebuild.....see if it'll fire up by weeks end. :thumbsup:

And Mudd wanted me to commit to sick bay...................:smiley-laughing021:

[Mudderoy]

Finished fabrication of my 'adjustable transmission support/crossmember....
Welded bracketry in place & installed.........'Elperfecto'
Test fitted rear driveshaft, worked out great....pinion angles worked out great as well! :smiley-gen165:
Desided I'm pushing the front axle out another inch........:)
Gonna button up a few electrical connections later on, drop my starter off for a rebuild.....see if it'll fire up by weeks end. :thumbsup:

And Mudd wanted me to commit to sick bay...................:smiley-laughing021:

Yeah that's fine, I used to suffer for days being sick to. You'll learn, the hard way. :thumbsup:

What are you doing for axles? You sold the Dana 44 didn't you?

[DETOURS]

Hell......I've been spiitin up so much lung butter, I'm using it for gear lube!

Decided to work in reverse, went back to a hp30......just so much simplier to put in place over that narrowed 44......and cheaper. I'll upgrade the shafts down the road, right now the focus is to get it rolling again.......Need to purchase some 6" coils next...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/Zippy002.jpg

Giddy up.........biatch!! :cheerleader:

[4.3LXJ]

Spanky, your shop is too clean. A sign of a diseased mind.

[DETOURS]

A clean shop is a happy shop!
I've always kept a clean shop, whether mine or a companies..........but now with a 4 year old running around in it, I have to keep my tools in mind and his little lungs....so ya, even more reason to keep it clean....:thumbsup:

[4.3LXJ]

A clean shop is a happy shop!
I've always kept a clean shop, whether mine or a companies..........but now with a 4 year old running around in it, I have to keep my tools in mind and his little lungs....so ya, even more reason to keep it clean....:thumbsup:

But a waxed floor? That wouldn't last a day in my shop.

[DETOURS]

lol.........the floors not waxed....lol....it's not even sealed.....:smiley-laughing021:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/bababouy001.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

My first shop had a dirt floor, as well as my second one. My kids loved it. My oldest has been using my shop to get HUM WEE running lately. He does use kitty litter now though for the spills.

[DETOURS]

I've laid in the dirt enough working on these things........but, a dirt floor shop is something I would'nt even consider.....concrete would be a priority if it was the case.....you're a better man than I. :patriot:

[4.3LXJ]

Concrete or a Jeep. I chose Jeep

[TeXJ]

on the d30 will you be trussing it? If so how?

[xj4life2]

When I did mt own lift I did it in Jan on a gravel driveway, it was snowing but as I told my wife, it was ok cus I put a tarp down so I wouldn't get wet lol lol

[Mudderoy]

When I did mt own lift I did it in Jan on a gravel driveway, it was snowing but as I told my wife, it was ok cus I put a tarp down so I wouldn't get wet lol lol

That's when you start hearing...

"I wish you'd get as excited about me as you do that Jeep!" :rotfl2:

[Mechanic98]

Havn't done it yet.. But the Jeep is getting a Head-to-toe wash... lol Need to clean up my mess from the weekend.

[DETOURS]

I go to Willmington twice a year........:cool:

[DETOURS]

on the d30 will you be trussing it? If so how?

It's a 3 link, so you'll notice something missing.........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/AAAA003.jpg

[TeXJ]

the drive shaft :D

[XJ4IV]

That's when you start hearing...

"I wish you'd get as excited about me as you do that Jeep!" :rotfl2:

HOLY CRAP!!!! Ive heard that one SEVERAL times... thats creepy

[XJ4IV]

passenger side upper

[XJ4IV]

hey Spanky, what is the purpose of doing a truss? Im guessing I will be keeping the d30 for a while but I do wanna strengthen the thing up before I break the whiz out of it

[Mudderoy]

HOLY CRAP!!!! Ive heard that one SEVERAL times... thats creepy

From your wife and who else?

[XJ4IV]

nope, thats all

[DETOURS]

hey Spanky, what is the purpose of doing a truss? Im guessing I will be keeping the d30 for a while but I do wanna strengthen the thing up before I break the whiz out of it

Just acts as a large gusset, typically not required but I was cutting & welding anyway so a'lil insurance cant hurt..

[TeXJ]

The tubes can bend. That is why the jeepspeed peeps do it. The tubes can be a lil thin when putting larger tires on them. I'm not sure when one should and when it is just over kill.

[Mudderoy]

Just acts as a large gusset, typically not required but I was cutting & welding anyway so a'lil insurance cant hurt..

Here's a million dollar idea. Make those and sell them, just put slots at the bottom where you have the welds and sell with large hose clamps. Then they will be able to attach them to the axle with the hose clamps. People without welders will have the additional protection for their Dana 30!

[ice_cold]

How about a u bolt and a small flange...will look tougher...unless your using some extreme hose clamp...

[Mechanic98]

Ended Up not washing the Jeep.. dang, Will have to tackle that tomorrow I guess.

[cantab27]

not mine but drove my mates 813 ks round trip in driving rain and some dodgy as shit roads .......gotta get some of those leather seat things outta a limited , very comfy...got about 500 ks outa a tank of gas ......

[DETOURS]

Here's a million dollar idea. Make those and sell them, just put slots at the bottom where you have the welds and sell with large hose clamps. Then they will be able to attach them to the axle with the hose clamps. People without welders will have the additional protection for their Dana 30!

Someone makes a crappy system like that for the terdy-five, it helps but sometimes theres no getting around some good welding.......(we need a smilie with a welding helmet).......:popcorn:

[Mudderoy]

Someone makes a crappy system like that for the terdy-five, it helps but sometimes theres no getting around some good welding.......(we need a smilie with a welding helmet).......:popcorn:

lol no one took the bait. :smiley-laughing021: I can't believe anyone even has something like that, hose clamps, that's a horrible idea.

[DETOURS]

lol no one took the bait. :smiley-laughing021: I can't believe anyone even has something like that, hose clamps, that's a horrible idea.

It uses u bolts.

Link http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SAG-EV35TR-YJ

[rugidone]

Finally fastened my door hinge securely back to my jeep.

[oderdene]

Topped up transfer case, mine make some cracking sound when shifted between Reverse and Drive, now seems normal. Tomorrow I will flush out and fill with new Dexron III.

[oderdene]

Engine not crank on Neutral and Reverse light is not lit when P->R, only lit N->R, adjusted NSS and everything is good.

[Mudderoy]

Engine not crank on Neutral and Reverse light is not lit when P->R, only lit N->R, adjusted NSS and everything is good.

oderdene you are such a regular on here I have to keep reminding myself that you are so so far away! Thank you for your support! :thumbsup:

[4x4Dalton]

Put new starter on in record setting time to keep Jeep from gettin towed from guys land.:gitrdun:

[rugidone]

lol, did he actually say something to you about being on his land? wasnt wheelin a shotgun too was he?

[oderdene]

Replaced thermostat, last few days, coolant temp raises and aux fan runs very often, even becoming colder here. Threw old one in boiling hot water, it submerged unabashed :) :) :) and remains there happily. From local auto parts store I found 88C (190.4F) thermostat only (2.125"; 0.78"; 0.91" with jiggle pin) probably chinese, but embossed hyundai logo on it. Same old one worked 2 years for me.

PS: why XJ thermostats don't have a jiggle pin??

[DETOURS]

Wth my drivetrain pretty much in place & determaned.....
I need to go inside and give my fab skills a slap in the arss and get busy with a heavy dose of 'Giddy-up'!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/ZZZZZZZZ002.jpg

Prior to finish work, I need to reconfigure 4wd lever, position side by side E-brake levers........position some switchiepooos......then button up.

:popcorn:

OH.......The big hole was for the Dana300, no longer being considered.....it'll get filled.

[DETOURS]

Heheeee.........Monkey Bars.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/ZZZZZZZZ001-1.jpg


Maybe a resurection rebuild thread is in order.......:camera:

[ice_cold]

So does that cage come in kit form??? :D

[4x4Dalton]

lol, did he actually say something to you about being on his land? wasnt wheelin a shotgun too was he?


Nah he was just a ole fart set in his ways.

[cantab27]

Heheeee.........Monkey Bars.....

Maybe a resurection rebuild thread is in order.......:camera:

yes please :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[DETOURS]

No, cage doesnt come kit form.....

So hey.....got the patch work passenger side floor completed...:thumbsup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/ZZZZZZZZ003.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/ZZZZZZZZ005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/ZZZZZZZZ006.jpg

Once I get he brake levers installed, I can finish that console....:rolleyes:

[Mudderoy]

lol I have one of those! It's from the 80's!

[4x4Dalton]

Plus it comes with that handy dandy compass :D

[DETOURS]

Plus it comes with that handy dandy compass :D

And........it still contains the 'survival' fishing tackle in the handle! :rolleyes:

It's been laying around......like Mudd said, since the 80's.....a seriously crappy knife.........finally found a use for it.

[Mudderoy]

And........it still contains the 'survival' fishing tackle in the handle! :rolleyes:

It's been laying around......like Mudd said, since the 80's.....a seriously crappy knife.........finally found a use for it.

Oh it is a crappy knife! That is a really neat use. I can hear the officer, "Keep your hand away from the knife! Now move this vehicle!" :stars:

[DETOURS]

I have no problem driving the evidence 'into' a court room. :rotfl2:

[oderdene]

Drilled a hole at end of blower motor and lubricated. No noise at all :D
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_51ciAr6dNJM/TJgyarTgU0I/AAAAAAAABXU/mxsJeg4ycSY/s320/Photo-0001.jpg

[toebee97]

Put an xjtalk sticker on my latest XJ... I think it looks even better than it already did.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/JEEP/2010-09-21073246.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Put an xjtalk sticker on my latest XJ... I think it looks even better than it already did.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/JEEP/2010-09-21073246.jpg

That does look slick. :camera: :thumbsup: :popcorn:

[ice_cold]

Just need to change the tint to a nice limo black...complete the theme....

[DETOURS]

Painted right over the door locks.............:eek:

I hate that.:smiley-scared002:

[toebee97]

Painted right over the door locks.............:eek:

I hate that.:smiley-scared002:
Yeah, it's not a pro paint job. It's got some runs under the handles on the passenger side too. He did the cut and buff on it himself and had a friend shoot the white enamel on it (which is tougher than regular paint), then he did all the black himself. Pretty decent for an amateur paint job though I thought. It's what I like to call "good from far, but far from good." :smiley-laughing021:

[Mudderoy]

Yeah, it's not a pro paint job. It's got some runs under the handles on the passenger side too. He did the cut and buff on it himself and had a friend shoot the white enamel on it (which is tougher than regular paint), then he did all the black himself. Pretty decent for an amateur paint job though I thought. It's what I like to call "good from far, but far from good." :smiley-laughing021:

You won't feel as bad when you scrap it then. :driving:

[bigjim350]

Today I used the hood of my Jeep as a work bench while working on other cars.

[Mudderoy]

Today I used the hood of my Jeep as a work bench while working on other cars.

Well you're pretty tall, but I'd have a hard time working off my hood, it's a bit tall for me to reach comfortably. I have to use a 6" step stool to get into the engine bay now.

[toebee97]

Just need to change the tint to a nice limo black...complete the theme....
That would look great, but unfortunately you can only have 15% tint by law in Oregon, unless you're driving an actual limo lol.

[rugidone]

Well you're pretty tall, but I'd have a hard time working off my hood, it's a bit tall for me to reach comfortably. I have to use a 6" step stool to get into the engine bay now.

When I am working under the hood, I normally pull my air box, climb the tire and have a seat on the edge of the fender, and plant my feet where the air box was.

[Mudderoy]

That would look great, but unfortunately you can only have 15% tint by law in Oregon, unless you're driving an actual limo lol.

Not that looks are important... :smiley-scared002: but I think that dark non reflective tint would look better. I guess Texas is different. I think the only windows that have to have the low tint percentage are drivers and passenger windows. I'm sure I have much darker than 15% from the factory on the sides and rear glass. Maybe there's an exception for factory tint, or the laws changed since 1998.

[DETOURS]

It varies between states.

I just kicked my XJ..........

[XJ4IV]

texas new law for window tint JUST released like two weeks ago... passenger windows meaning BACKSEAT and back can be however dark you want...(spraypaint em black)
the FRONT windows NOW cannot be darker than 35%... IT WAS 20% ... which sucks for me cause I tinted the 20% up front and 5% backs last year...
Anyhow today on my jeep I did this stuff
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?p=49837#post49837

[Indiana Jeep]

Drove her to work bought some tools, came home and loaded up to go fishin in the mornin

[TeXJ]

wife has been driving it while i've been in her car making the ridiculous commute. It took me 2hrs to get home yesterday and today...boo traffic.

[cantab27]

Drove her to work bought some tools, came home and loaded up to go fishin in the mornin

fishing ....im jealous

[DETOURS]

Started painting the cage.....
Kicked the wifes XJ just for fun......:thumbsup:

[TeXJ]

Started painting the cage.....
Kicked the wifes XJ just for fun......:thumbsup:

then ran and posted about it :rotfl2:

[DETOURS]

Well.......ya. :)

[Indiana Jeep]

Na na Na na Na na Na na Fiishhhiinnnn

[cantab27]

Na na Na na Na na Na na Fiishhhiinnnn

pics or it didnt happen.........:D:thumbsup:

[Indiana Jeep]

pics or it didnt happen.........:D:thumbsup:

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0130.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0130.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0123.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0123.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0122.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0122.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0115.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0115.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0124.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0124.jpg)

Na na Na na Na na Na na Na na FIISSHHHIIINNN

[Mudderoy]

:camera: :popcorn: :patriot:

[DETOURS]

kicked both of them tonight, beats fish'in...........

[hookedonxjs]

I sent it a email and told it I was coming back to overgarrd and was going to take it back up red bluff. It responed it hurry up and take me home before it freezes up here!

[DETOURS]

Painted more cage........

[XJ4IV]

finally cleaned out the cargo area.... placed all sockets on the socket rails and got rid of trash... 6 shopping bags worth... here is the before shot...
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/Ironman%204X4%20Fab%20equipment/IMG_5910.jpg

and NOW its perty
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/Mobile%20Uploads/kdk_0152.jpg

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/Mobile%20Uploads/kdk_0151.jpg

[TeXJ]

thats pretty :D

[ice_cold]

Bought head gasket set, thermostat, hoses, and other stuff. For the tear down this weekend.
Then its to the wrecker to find a full gauge set.
as well as search to make a Franken lift. Just not to sure what exactly I am looking for...lol

[XJ4IV]

Bought head gasket set, thermostat, hoses, and other stuff. For the tear down this weekend.
Then its to the wrecker to find a full gauge set.
as well as search to make a Franken lift. Just not to sure what exactly I am looking for...lol

dodge dakota rear leaf packs give 4 inches of lift...FYI

[ice_cold]

Any particular year or model...ie which generations and 4 or 2 wd?

[TeXJ]

S10 springs will do the same

i forgot which years, im sure google has the answer but make sure that stock the vehicle was sprung under, the springs go under the axle tube.

[oderdene]

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=895 (http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=895):D

[TeXJ]

oh so my jeep has been acting funny for over 3 years, it hesitates and kind stalls. So today i took it to Randy, Jeep tech, to get it Insured, as the check engine light is on and he said that he would get it done. So he calls me and says that he finally found out what was wrong with it, he thinks. The fuse to the 02 sensor heater thing-ma-gigger. But he said to get it inspected quick just in case that's not it.

[XJ4IV]

Any particular year or model...ie which generations and 4 or 2 wd?

pretty much ANY year dakota will get youthat from a 2wd a 4x4 will give you more height but Im not sure how much...I opted for dakota springs cause the dakota has a higher payload... which IF your towing anything it will offer less saggin springs...

[XJ4IV]

I swung by the local pick a part and crawled under about 30 or so different vehicles to look at heat shields almost ALL early model vehicles had some formed hardened aluminum shield... the later models have a heat " sheet" I guess is what you would call it and it gets bolted with little bolts to the undercarriage along the side of the gas tank... I found ONE car that had the sheet and not a formed piece and that was from a 92 thunderbird... I got two pieces about 6X12" so hopefully that will cover my heating area... we shall see

[XJ4IV]

you know how when your sick and you get passed the worst of it but a little bit still lingers around??? the jeep bug bit me with the longarm install and some renovations are still lingering...
Few years back I decided to make some speaker pods so I would still have tunes when I had the doors off...
This is what I made
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/ZN50145.jpg
well after a few months I decided to cover them with fabric that I used for the headliner and cleaned it up a LOT...
Here you can see them attached to the overhead console after I wrapped them
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/Mobile%20Uploads/kdk_0137.jpg
Well Today I was pretty tired of hearing people whack their head on them and tell me thats a stupid place for them SOOOOO I decided to steal another TJ innovative idea and relocate them to the lower dash area on the sides
Here is the final product... I will say it was a PITA due to metal backing on the other side of this panel but it was well worth it in my opinion
mids and crossover for driver
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30234932.jpg
Tweeter for driver
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30234941.jpg
mids and crossover for passenger
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30234951.jpg
and the tweeter for the passenger
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30235002.jpg

Wayne yours will be opposite of mine... cause your a day ahead of us or something LOL


The sound is great and I can turn up the treble a little more without making my ears bleedsince they arent RIGHT there......

ALSO today I decided since I hadnt sold it I would just go ahead and install my CB in the overhead console area.... I did LOTS of chopping and "frankensteining"
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30162021.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30170222.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30235018.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-09-30235041.jpg
But after I finish it off with fiberglass or ABS plastic I will rewrap it to match the headliner again
Anyhow here is what it looks like now but it will look perfect when Im finished with it

[steph74]

Hi XJ4IV, I like your box, do you have a write up for it somewhere ?

[DETOURS]

Completing floor surgery later today.......:cheerleader:

[DETOURS]

DONE! Yea friggan ha!

Moving onto center console..........:popcorn:

[TeXJ]

looking pretty good there scotters

[XJ4IV]

dude Your gonna laugh at me when you read th http://lsjc.org/board/showthread.php...highligh basically I have only about ten dollars into it.... Thank you though and good luck with yours

[tbone]

I started my hood vents 4 days ago, then it rained for three days. Got off work and the Jeep wouldn't start, oil leak was killing my starter, so for the last two day's I've been installing oilpan gasket, timeing cover gasket, valve cover gasket, and front and rear main seals. All buttoned up and all fluids refilled and when I start it, it gets hot. Hopefully just a thermostat and not the pump, will know in the morning. Hope everyone had a better week than I did. :sad0147:

[oderdene]

Done basic front and alignment and centered steering wheel.
- no more right pulling
- driving centered steering wheel - kind of peace of mind :D
Today's work will increase my gas mileage and added some HP :D :D :D

[DETOURS]

Installed independent 'E' brake handles, got shifter situated.......center console look'in mighty good!

[Punisher]

I started my hood vents 4 days ago, then it rained for three days. Got off work and the Jeep wouldn't start, oil leak was killing my starter, so for the last two day's I've been installing oilpan gasket, timeing cover gasket, valve cover gasket, and front and rear main seals. All buttoned up and all fluids refilled and when I start it, it gets hot. Hopefully just a thermostat and not the pump, will know in the morning. Hope everyone had a better week than I did. :sad0147:

Dont you hate that when that happens... You get sumin fixed and then sumin else goes wrong.... Makes you want to :pee: on it lol...

[Punisher]

Well, While I'm still waiting for all my parts to in so I can finish the rebuild I've decided today to wash the jeep and give a good buff and wax job... Man does it looks nice... Just cant wait to go to drive it!! :D

[DETOURS]

Crappy progress pic's.......

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/console003.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/console001.jpg

Diggin it......:popcorn:

[XJ4IV]

Spank thats AWESOME fab work and I LIKE this look but I totally missed it what is the concept your aiming at? do you have individual brakes for each wheel in the back?... and also DAMN'T where are the freakin cupholders LOL

[DETOURS]

Concept.......I gots no stink'in concept.......:headshake:......:smiley-scared002:
The basic deal is 'structural'......I take having the kid in the back pretty seriously, 2nd alot of this was previously based around having a Dana 300 transfer case, which I've since dumped.....but still need to contend with the previous changes put in place, everything has been shifted/moved to make room for the 300.........sooooooo...the console is all structural, tied to the floor/cage and new steel where the back seat used to be.......now I'm simply attempting to tie it all together without going silly with fabrication. As it sits, the entire top is now done, it bolts down from front to rear so I can re-access as needed........ie: Add 'cup holders' as required......:coffee:

Dual brakes, yepper....not leaving that out, it's always been part of the plan, with one wheel locked, more or less spin around that greasey obstical. You can do the same with line lockers, but this cost me 'nothing'....:thumbsup:

Next up I need contact cement to cover the new center area, ran out of steel, need to enclose the passenger side.....then it's virtually done.

There will be a single center seat in the rear for the boy........lots of storage will become available on either side.....

Wanted to reuse the carpet, but I learned today I did'nt save it or did'nt bring it during the move.......kinda sucks, I guess I bed line the floors. I'll be putting 'as much' of the interior back in as possible.

Freak'in Sheriff's gonna FREAK when he has to inspect this thing........:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[4.3LXJ]

Hey Spank, you got turning brakes.

[XJ4IV]

spanky can you show us some more innovations on your rig? Im always up for checkin out new adventures in modifying

[OrangeXJ]

Worked on my new toy a 77 CJ7 304 V8 5 1/2 inch lift on 33 12.50 Procomps.


http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture051.jpg

[DETOURS]

spanky can you show us some more innovations on your rig? Im always up for checkin out new adventures in modifying

Thankyou for your intrest, truth be told........the entire vehical is one big modification........:rotfl2:.......not sure where I'd start........:rolleyes:
At some point, I'll need to post a brief build thread......just need to find the time and pictures...

[Mudderoy]

Worked on my new toy a 77 CJ7 304 V8 5 1/2 inch lift on 33 12.50 Procomps.


http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture051.jpg

The XJ just became the "orange" headed step child. :pee: :rotfl2:

[Mudderoy]

Thankyou for your intrest, truth be told........the entire vehical is one big modification........:rotfl2:.......not sure where I'd start........:rolleyes:
At some point, I'll need to post a brief build thread......just need to find the time and pictures...

I'm for all that except the brief part. You know I think it would do you could to talk about it. Release all the pain. :smiley-laughing021:

Seriously don't keep it brief because you think we won't be interested.

[4.3LXJ]

Thankyou for your intrest, truth be told........the entire vehical is one big modification........:rotfl2:.......not sure where I'd start........:rolleyes:
At some point, I'll need to post a brief build thread......just need to find the time and pictures...

I hear ya. Mine is the same way. Only the unibody and axles are stock now. And those axles are gonna go.

[Mudderoy]

Crappy progress pic's.......

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/console003.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/console001.jpg

Diggin it......:popcorn:

Man you do good work. I need to get you to build me something for my Jeep! :smiley-laughing021:

[OrangeXJ]

The XJ just became the "orange" headed step child. :pee: :rotfl2:

Naw I'm probably going to fix all the stuff thats messed up on the CJ and sell it. I got it cheap and make some $$$ to spend on the XJ :eek:

[TeXJ]

Naw I'm probably going to fix all the stuff thats messed up on the CJ and sell it. I got it cheap and make some $$$ to spend on the XJ :eek:

thats what we, and the XJ, wants to hear :rotfl2:

[XJ4IV]

I started de-frankensteining my overhead console and bought some ABS plastic and a heat gun.... That stuff forms EASY but MAN its REALLY hard to form ABS around another piece of ABS as they will BOTH bend ... it came out looking PRETTY good but not perfect!
here is a pic of how it looks right now, now mind you I will be wrapping this with black felt to cover up any flaws and to give it a nice finished look... also I will be including a little secret feature that will make people go "wow" I thought of it last night and I even said "wow"
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-04132541.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-04122204.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-04132524.jpg
even tossed in an LED light for a dome light...
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-04215913.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-04215931.jpg

thats it for now ... I will go today and get the felt to wrap it and the items for the wow feature

[rugidone]

discovered lastnight, my trackbar is toast, AGAIN!

[rugidone]

Im thinking 3" is overflexing the TRE on it.

[cantab27]

finally scored a spare wheel , same as what I'm running half warn for $50.00...

[XJ4IV]

so as stated yesterday I was able to finish my overhead console and get it back in and also I re-lined my toolbox in the back with some of that rubber cabinet mat stuff... not sure what its called but you will know it
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-06015830.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-06015701.jpg
even got my cool little harbor freight light working too
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-06015903.jpg
OK on to the overhead console pics
wrapped with fleece instead... its softer lol
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-05234909.jpg
cut out the portion for the rear dome lights
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-05234919.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-05234846.jpg
here she is allll installed minus whatever is accesories I wanna add
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-06015546.jpg
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/2010-10-06015453.jpg

[Indiana Jeep]

FInished trimming my fenders and put some spray on bedliner in the fender wells. Got a question for anyone else that has not put on flares after trimming. What do you guys use (if anything) on the edges after trimming? I have some of that black plastic door edge trim that just kind of pinch grips the metal. Was just wondering if there is anything better to use. I'm thinking maybe some black rubber hose siliconed along the edge might look a little better.

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

Added some tow hooks
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=1675

[rugidone]

Put my 33"s back on and threw a 3" budget boost on a zj.

[tbone]

I started my hood vents 4 days ago, then it rained for three days. Got off work and the Jeep wouldn't start, oil leak was killing my starter, so for the last two day's I've been installing oilpan gasket, timeing cover gasket, valve cover gasket, and front and rear main seals. All buttoned up and all fluids refilled and when I start it, it gets hot. Hopefully just a thermostat and not the pump, will know in the morning. Hope everyone had a better week than I did. :sad0147:

Thermostat fixed it so that it's drivable. New battery and starter today and new radiator and heater control valve in the morning, then no more closed system, going with a 91 model so I can have an open cooling system. :thumbsup:

[XJ4IV]

Thankyou for your intrest, truth be told........the entire vehical is one big modification........:rotfl2:.......not sure where I'd start........:rolleyes:
At some point, I'll need to post a brief build thread......just need to find the time and pictures...

can you link up a slideshow from your photobucket?

[DETOURS]

Dunno.........but I bought new carpet, and sold the J10 today!
Dropped off my starter for a rebuild.......
Started figuring out electrical crap that needs to be weeded out......

:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader: :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

[Indiana Jeep]

Cut holes in the headliner for new speakers and overhead console, scrubbed off the remaining foam and began painting the board. Didn't have enough to finish so it'll have to wait until tomorrow. Also found out I've lost one of the grill covers for the new speakers.

[tbone]

Well the rad is in along with a new heater control valve, ran it for several hours and really dogged it hard. The XJ didn't even try to overheat. I've been fighting this overheating problem for a couple of years, it feel's good not to worry about it. Now to decide what the next mod. will be. :thumbsup::thumbsup::patriot:

[Indiana Jeep]

finished painting the headliner this morning. put it back in and hooked up the speakers and overhead console. Have to get some mirror adhesive and put my rear view mirror back on

[Mudderoy]

You guys need to take more pictures. Remember even the mundane stuff is still fun to look at.

[Indiana Jeep]

You guys need to take more pictures. Remember even the mundane stuff is still fun to look at.

Good point!:thumbsup:

view from the front
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0138.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0138.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0146.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0146.jpg)

rear speaker
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0144.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0144.jpg)

Front speaker
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0141.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0141.jpg)

The fire extinguisher is easy to get to, it just looks covered up from this angle. (Luckily I have never had need to use it)
http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0145.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0145.jpg)

Overhead console.
Got one from a 98 Grand Cherokee and got the rear view mirror and harness too. The front end was gone so I wasn't able to get the temp sensor.
Then I found a Dodge caravan with an overhead console that matched the grey and looked like the overheads in the Cherokees so I pulled it. I didn't bother with the harness, just switched the computer over to this one. One nice thing about the caravan console, No torx screws!!!

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0157.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0157.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0152.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0152.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0147_2.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0147_2.jpg)

There are 2 wires for the mirror that I have not been able to hook up. Black with yellow stripe and black with white stripe. They don't match anything on Reds harness and I havn't found anything online to show what they could hook into so they are just taped off for now.

The paint didn't match exactly and it's not as pretty as cloth would be, but I like it, I also like the pattern the fibers in the board made. I was going to add more primer and paint to cover it up and make it smooth and even, but after the second coat I liked the look of it.:)

[cantab27]

put in new brake shoes ......and took pics for muddie :D:D


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0233.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0234.jpg

[alwaysxj]

started working on the new rear bumper again, pics will come in the AM when it is all done. i had to go to work before i could get it done.

[alwaysxj]

started working on the new rear bumper again, pics will come in the AM when it is all done. i had to go to work before i could get it done.

here are the pics still need to cap the ends, I ran out of flat plate.

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/newbumper001.jpg


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/newbumper002.jpg

[DETOURS]

Finished console, front carpet complete ($29.00) and looks GOOD!
Weeding out old wiring.....
Kicked it again.........just for fun.
Picking up rebuilt starter Monday........:cool:

[DETOURS]

The OPEN HEADER 4.0 sounds mighty spunky again even with 5 year old fuel,
it took 2 batteries and some cranking....(not a bad thing).....but the bitch burst back to life with some real nice throttle response.......This is a rebirth, pretty kool overall.......extremeally positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MaxxTraxx]

bleed the brakes, replaced the two broken studs, a few new lug nuts, cleaned the interior some more, adj. the rear drums. Tomorrow it is A/C work, more brake work and getting all the lights to work then registration/inspection/title stuff.

[TeXJ]

dang gina ^

i went to try and fix the winch. the lever that locks/unlocks the drum came out.

[tbone]

You guys need to take more pictures. Remember even the mundane stuff is still fun to look at.

Yeah I got pics but have been working, start my 4 day's off tonight so I'll get the pics posted up tomorrow. Sorry for the wait but graveyard shift don't leave me much time to check in the way I want to. :patriot:

[tbone]

So here is the pics:
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/tbone64_2009/myxj010.jpg hood vents with trim in place, will put in the center grills tomorrow.

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/tbone64_2009/myxj008.jpg new rad in place, notice the cap, no more closed system.

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/tbone64_2009/myxj004.jpg all new hoses and new deep cycle battery.

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/tbone64_2009/myxj003.jpg new heater control valve.

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/tbone64_2009/myxj009.jpg no more coolant jug in the far corner.

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/tbone64_2009/myxj005.jpg new rad from the front.
So thats it, took almost a week but we also installed new front and rear main seals oilpan, timing cover, and valve cover gaskets and a new starter.

[rugidone]

Tinkered a bit more with my front bumper, have to skin it yet, but the base is there, put the wraparound on and my hoop, still have to cap the ends and fill in the gaps, but I need a lil more steel yet for my diving board.

[XJ4IV]

Ummmm, I drove it... not much left to work on without welder and DOM

[Punisher]

Today?.............. Nothing still waiting on the parts, should be here tomorrow...:popcorn:

[TeXJ]

moved it off the driveway to work on the bro-in-laws car...

[alwaysxj]

finished up the rear bumper.

[cantab27]

pics please

[alwaysxj]

pics please


go back a page and you can see it, all i did is just cap off the ends, and grind the welds.

but yes i will get some finished pics.:popcorn:

[DETOURS]

A/C DELETE.......to include compressor & pullies.......:cheerleader:

[rugidone]

Here is a quick shot of how my bumper is coming together.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/XJ/bumper.jpg

[OrangeXJ]

Replaced the stering box and shaft on the CJ but most imporant was geting the motorhome ready to take the XJ to BVOR next month :thumbsup:

[Mudderoy]

The projects are starting to stack up...

NP242 rear seal leak...
Taurus Electric fan swap with auto dual speed control
Test fit "A" pilar pod
Rewire switch box and hook up in cab winch control.

[cantab27]

and where are the pics ???????? lol

[afbond03]

After running on slicks and one with a screw in it I finally ordered up some new tires.

4 33x12.50x15 Goodyear MTR W/Kevlar

$809.91 to my door, + $80 rebate =$729.91

Hopefully the wife will let me do gears for Christmas.

[Indiana Jeep]

Drove it to the lake this afternoon.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_9acc4ee6.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=9acc4ee6.jpg)

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[4x4Dalton]

Tried to get broken bolt out of block only to discover I need a right angle drill to do so.....:turd: So feelin like doin somethin I moved the CB on top of the dash for better access.

[rguignard]

right front axle u joint DONE :smiley-laughing021:

[XJ4IV]

right front axle u joint DONE :smiley-laughing021:

Any writeup pics? Ive never actually seen someone replace that joint they just throw in a junkyard axle already put together

[toebee97]

Changed my front brake pads, looks like I'm gonna need a new passenger rotor :mad:

Also ordered an el cheapo 3" RC lift so I can finally clear those 31s I'm runnin, should have it by tues or wed.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html

[Mudderoy]

I tried to install the Tarus fan, but found I need more stuff.
Ran a write from my e-fan override relay directly to the battery and the "CHECK ENGINE" went off. I don't think the PCM liked the voltage coming and going. We'll see if this stays fixed. Fan still works with the switch!

[bluedragon436]

Continued to research and make plans... and work on collecting more parts for lift, intake swap... that hopefully I will be able to complete them both when I get home in Dec.

[XJ4IV]

Wheres Home? DE im kinda dumb for the eastern seaboard is that delaware?

[bluedragon436]

Yeah it is Delaware... well actually I live in MD... but hey... LOL..

[alwaysxj]

After running on slicks and one with a screw in it I finally ordered up some new tires.

4 33x12.50x15 Goodyear MTR W/Kevlar

$809.91 to my door, + $80 rebate =$729.91

Hopefully the wife will let me do gears for Christmas.

where did you get these? I need some tires soon and everywhere I have looked they are crazy priced.

[Mudderoy]

Drove it around with the "CHECK ENGINE" off!!! :thumbsup:

[OrangeXJ]

Sprayed bed liner on the inside of the CJ

[bluedragon436]

Drove it around with the "CHECK ENGINE" off!!! :thumbsup:

How did you manage this amazing feat???? I will achieve it one day!!


Sprayed bed liner on the inside of the CJ

You can come over and bed line the inside of my XJ for me... I want to do it so bad... would rather have it sprayed than just roll in.... but will take what I can get... either way much easier clean up than the carpet..

[XJ4IV]

how much was it greg? Id like to do the same if I get a decent price

[OrangeXJ]

how much was it greg? Id like to do the same if I get a decent price

I used Rust-Oleum spray cans I got from Auto Zone. It does not have the texture like the orange on the XJ but still looks good. It's 3-4 bucks a can. It took 3 cans to do the back half. I'll do the front half next weekend.

[Mudderoy]

How did you manage this amazing feat???? I will achieve it one day!!



You can come over and bed line the inside of my XJ for me... I want to do it so bad... would rather have it sprayed than just roll in.... but will take what I can get... either way much easier clean up than the carpet..

lol well it's in my continuing thread about efan override switch. I had tried a wiring scheme that looked to me to be the best hope of having such a thing with a 97+ that WOULDN'T ignite the "CHECK ENGINE" light. It seemed to come on when I would hit the override switch, then it would go off much later. Then it just stayed on all the time. I was concerned that perhaps another code was coming up, so I checked in and it was the code for the efan not being connected. I thought about why the circuit would cause this problem and decided I would try a different 12 volt source, one that was constant, from the battery. So now the light has been off for a few days, and about 3 drives. After a week I'll pronounce it fixed.

The override switch information is inside another post, so what I'll do it make it an article with just my bits after I'm sure it's good.

[Indiana Jeep]

Gave up on trying to design an entire new dash and just started making room in the stock set up. Made a few cuts that I didn't need to but it's coming along better than I thought. Have to stop by the salvage yard this weekend to see if I can get some trim to replace what I've used and finish up the project. (I'll post the pics of during and after once it's all done.) Not really anything special just rerouting the heat ducts and making room for the cb, gps, and a couple ohter things.

[TeXJ]

i looked at it...

[bigjim350]

I siphoned the gas out of it and put in the DD cause im BROKE.

[Punisher]

I siphoned the gas out of it and put in the DD cause im BROKE.

LOL..... Now that sucks!!
pssss got any extra gas for me? :smiley-laughing021:

[Punisher]

Well today I just put my motor together :thumbsup:

Almost ready for :driving:

[bigjim350]

I siphoned the gas out of it and put in the DD cause im BROKE.

Put some gas in it, cause I got PAID.

[Indiana Jeep]

Put my last couple bucks for gas in it. Thank God tomorrows payday only getting to work 3 days a week is hurtin big time but no complaints at least I still have a job

[toebee97]

Had to make a trip to the JY today, had to replace the hose that runs from the abs pump to the pressure accumulator since it blew the fitting and pumped brake fluid all over the ground last night. There were about a half dozen xjs there, and only one had the hose on it still thank god.
Yeah, it's another Bendix setup. This one actually works unlike my last xj, but I'm still considering doing a vacuum booster swap on this one too, it's just more reliable.

[Indiana Jeep]

Gave up on trying to design an entire new dash and just started making room in the stock set up. Made a few cuts that I didn't need to but it's coming along better than I thought. Have to stop by the salvage yard this weekend to see if I can get some trim to replace what I've used and finish up the project. (I'll post the pics of during and after once it's all done.) Not really anything special just rerouting the heat ducts and making room for the cb, gps, and a couple ohter things.

Not been able to get to the salvage yard for the trim pieces, hopefully next week I'll be able to get it done. But I did order a rough country fender decal.

[ice_cold]

Pulled the head from a donor engine, getting it ready to install on "The Beaster"

[msmoorenburg]

Picked up a new belt since the old one is hangin on by threads:camera:

[toebee97]

Installed my 3" Rough Country lift today. :driving:
Pics to come soon. :D

[4x4Dalton]

I mounted the CB overhead. Now if I decide to go in the water it wont get fried.Pics of this and several other things to come soon.:camera:

[Mudderoy]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_b0ViaGso2Ko/TMPB_XzNTpI/AAAAAAAAAeA/rPUqCR9-rJ4/s800/2010-10-24%2000.19.28.jpg

[kaney]

i started putting my lift in, got the rear done and most of the front...time to finished it tomorrow (3 day weekend )

[cantab27]

shot kaney , might get over monday for a lookee

[Indiana Jeep]

Drove over to a Salvage yard, actually yesterday, just to find out they had crushed all of their "clunkers" meaning all Cherokees Grand Cherokees and like model vehicles. ARRRGH!!! Now I have to find someplace new to get parts.

[imehtoh]

Ran THE POKER RUN AT, PoTTS MTN.Craig co. Va,HAD A BLAST.:patriot:

[DETOURS]

I was here.......
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/console001.jpg

Now I'm here......
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/Brownchickenbrowncow001.jpg

This is the 'SECOND'.....time I've done this, if you take something like this on, buy the stinkiest most toxic contact cement the '1st' time....the eco-friendly stuff aint worth buying!

[4x4Dalton]

Got my engine set back in place with some help and now it runs like a top. Had to replace left side motor mount and tap a few holes and trust me it wasnt as easy as it sounds :smiley-laughing021:. Took us a while.

[bigjim350]

I tried to get some of the mud off my wheels, to get rid of the damn wobble. Didn't get much off. Might have to set a sprinkler in front of the wheels.

[Olympic]

o and had to put shock back on .. nut came of , not broken just came undone....why...other side is tight as.....:thumbsup: http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0020.jpg
I don not know how true this is, (not having anything to do with your shock nut coming loose) I work at a business that sells and installs mainly wheels and tires, but some of the things we sell, we send out to have the install done and one of them does our suspension work (lift/lower).
When I had my lift installed I asked them why they did not install the shock boots?
They told me I did not want them because they get more shock replacements due to debris getting stuck inside the shock boot causing the shock to fail in numerous ways, then customers would be back thinking it is a defective part.
I told them I thought that is what the boot was supposed to do was keep the moisture and dirt out so that would not happen? He said "Yea, you would think? It's just not the case."
I think it looks cooler with the shock boots, but I guess function is more important.

[XJRunner]

Today I took my amp out of my jeep because its fried...slammed my door and about 5 pounds of dried mud fell off lol

[rguignard]

rear drive shaft u joints all done

[rguignard]

I don not know how true this is, (not having anything to do with your shock nut coming loose) I work at a business that sells and installs mainly wheels and tires, but some of the things we sell, we send out to have the install done and one of them does our suspension work (lift/lower).
When I had my lift installed I asked them why they did not install the shock boots?
They told me I did not want them because they get more shock replacements due to debris getting stuck inside the shock boot causing the shock to fail in numerous ways, then customers would be back thinking it is a defective part.
I told them I thought that is what the boot was supposed to do was keep the moisture and dirt out so that would not happen? He said "Yea, you would think? It's just not the case."
I think it looks cooler with the shock boots, but I guess function is more important.

im not running my shock boots for that same reason and i still need to call RC and get them to warranty a rear shock :eek:

[rugidone]

Put in a new Oxygen Sensor lastnight, chased the threads in the frame rails so I could install my front skid and t/c skid.

[default83]

installed the new smittybuilt bumper...the girlfriends birthday present:thumbsup:

before:http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/P1040502.jpg


after:http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/NewImage.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Yep the tube bumpers look good on the Wranglers. :thumbsup:

[DETOURS]

Tube can look good on XJ's as well...........:D

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/40955_104355876290740_100001489846648_32562_602293 7_n.jpg

[DETOURS]

Center rear marine seat I got off ebay last night......

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/10230339.jpg

[kevinz]

I installed Laredo door panels out of a 91 into my 96, and also got the rear driver's door to open from the outside.

[ice_cold]

Tube can look good on XJ's as well...........:D

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/corncrawler/RollingFelony/40955_104355876290740_100001489846648_32562_602293 7_n.jpg

Where you find that bumper?
Thats what I am looking for!
All I can find are solid, I want the pre runner style tube.

[DETOURS]

That was one of my first production bumpers........about 10 years ago, I'm sure I could build it again.

[JENSSEN]

I spent a whopping 45 mins to change the rad on the 93 XJ; damn rock went through it a few days ago,..

:mad::mad0090::mad:

[4.3LXJ]

Not running a grill?

[JENSSEN]

I was ,.. managed its way into the top passenger side and cracked a fin or 3,.. was just dripping until I got home last night ,.. then the steam bath ensued.

[4x4Dalton]

Installed receiver tow hook and new door speakers.

[JENSSEN]

I looked at the Comanche, drank a beer, kicked the tire,.. drank another beer,.. repeat,.. that count?

[oderdene]

Somebody took driver's side 4x4 nameplate :(

[4x4Dalton]

Got it inspected and it PASSED!!!!!:smiley-gen165:

[OrangeXJ]

Put the full top on the CJ. The weather is still nice enough to go with just the half top but I'm getting tired of all the leafs filling it up. :sad0147:

[ice_cold]

Replaced valve train, A/C pump and cursed up a streak trying to install the manifolds. Cannot get my arms in far enough to get the last 2 underneath by the fire wall end. Wife decided I need a time out before I pissed off the neighborhood...lol Try later

[rugidone]

Put on the front skid and drilled out my t/c skid, probly wont get it on before the run tomorrow, but at least i dug it outta my pile.

[bluedragon436]

Ordered the 2.5" catback exhaust setup (to replace my currently hanging and holy stock stuff)... and set up deals for a trac bar and TC drop kit.. so my needed parts for my lift is slowly getting smaller...

[DETOURS]

She's now sitting pretty on her own, the 6.5" coils may need spacers, like to level it off a tad more. If the rear was welded in place, I'd be goin for the open header test ride! :driving:

[TeXJ]

the bolt on the tcase skid got jacked on a rock. It caused the nut on top of the cross member to go through the hole, some douche bag didnt use washers...(me) so i had to cut the bottom of the bolt head off, then with a punch and jack push the bolt out the top. then i replaced with a new bolt with washers :D

[4x4Dalton]

Installed new Rear Leaf Springs :woot::smiley-dance011:

[rugidone]

Wheeled it, sadly, this is the ONLY picture I took before my batt died(left my camera outside, cold killed my batteries)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs989.snc4/76207_449547183692_508043692_5666470_3378076_n.jpg

[bigjim350]

I busted out my back hatch glass wheeling. Guess now I need to get another xjtalk sticker. :(

[cantab27]

shot jim ,,,

[Mudderoy]

I busted out my back hatch glass wheeling. Guess now I need to get another xjtalk sticker. :(

OMG! How? Flex ISN'T your friend?

[pvt.tadpolxj]

Spent half a day installing rebuild kit's into me front disk's brake's' A first on a jeep, But worked very nicely....:driving:

[bigjim350]

OMG! How? Flex ISN'T your friend?

I backed into a tree limb, while driving in the creek.