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rabies
06-03-2014, 08:03 AM
drove it to work with roof basket on i finished last night. today il take it off. grind welds. paint.
oderdene
06-03-2014, 11:42 AM
On the road to work got a loud bang around @30mph when hitting hole on the road. No acceleration after that, rolled further and kicked to 4x4 part time, drove to next exit ~250m, left there. Called a friend and met afternoon, checked. Long story short, cross shaft and pin bolt was broken there.

After stopping, changed gearshift lever from D to R got a Another BANG again and no reverse. R to D - bang, D to R - bang :( she can not move at all. Called a friend for help and he arrived shortly. When I change gear, he inspect underside and said rear drives haft is turning, probably pinion gear teeth damaged and after short discussion we decided to open there. Opened rear diff and found a mess. The cross shaft was broken at bolt hole and cross shaft bolt broken also. One of spider gears smashed into pieces. Cross shaft slide to side and stopped against diff cover, so carrier can't rotate.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5mNtR02QJc/U43u8AfTo5I/AAAAAAAADVU/pevGcbk7-jA/s1600/1+broken+.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5mNtR02QJc/U43u8AfTo5I/AAAAAAAADVU/pevGcbk7-jA/s1600/1+broken+.jpg)

Previously I bought a ring pinion and master installation kit for re-gearing my rear end, now a time to install them. Removed damaged parts and we need to move to shop to repair. We can drive by front axle, putting t-case on 4x4 part time. The problem is, if we left rear diff without spider gears, axle shafts will move inside and c-clip will drop. Then tire will be free and move outside with the axle shaft. To prevent axle shaft movement, we have to add something between side gears. Found a solution and did. After short test drive, everything seems okay and we finally reached to workshop located 10km.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9KzfwSoPmXs/U43u7-9MCwI/AAAAAAAADVM/oHPUZFn0yHQ/s1600/2+temp+fix.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9KzfwSoPmXs/U43u7-9MCwI/AAAAAAAADVM/oHPUZFn0yHQ/s1600/2+temp+fix.jpg)


The old carrier is an open diff carrier, moved away.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f4_Z8JXb0fE/U43u71nfsqI/AAAAAAAADVQ/8BG4HK2KHWQ/s1600/3+old+case.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f4_Z8JXb0fE/U43u71nfsqI/AAAAAAAADVQ/8BG4HK2KHWQ/s1600/3+old+case.jpg)


Friend have a Chrysler 8.25 27 spline axle with trac lok and we decided to install near gear set on this carrier.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o_9cB06YG8A/U43u9O4hPXI/AAAAAAAADVk/jIwMy9J0Tp8/s1600/4+new+case.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o_9cB06YG8A/U43u9O4hPXI/AAAAAAAADVk/jIwMy9J0Tp8/s1600/4+new+case.jpg)

ring gear installed, bearings pressed and seals installed. Almost there.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R5lY9Bg_zN0/U43u9ujgKXI/AAAAAAAADVo/vzxvjw_cNqU/s1600/5+final.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R5lY9Bg_zN0/U43u9ujgKXI/AAAAAAAADVo/vzxvjw_cNqU/s1600/5+final.jpg)


The final pattern - coast side

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AzmTA1olYNk/U43u9798X9I/AAAAAAAADVw/wzBui_tgeNA/s1600/6+pattern2.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AzmTA1olYNk/U43u9798X9I/AAAAAAAADVw/wzBui_tgeNA/s1600/6+pattern2.jpg)

The final pattern - drive side

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rs7Y9RatCdI/U43u-PhIemI/AAAAAAAADV4/bZlNFElrI9A/s1600/7+pattern1.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rs7Y9RatCdI/U43u-PhIemI/AAAAAAAADV4/bZlNFElrI9A/s1600/7+pattern1.jpg)

The pinion seems little deep, please give me a suggestion on pettern.



to install a cross shaft, tooth shaved a little.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7z2WUDGfH3M/U43u-hY0fzI/AAAAAAAADWE/6OFC0CKFIKI/s1600/8+tooth+shave.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7z2WUDGfH3M/U43u-hY0fzI/AAAAAAAADWE/6OFC0CKFIKI/s1600/8+tooth+shave.jpg)
Philxj4L
06-03-2014, 12:53 PM
Bit of an online shopping spree today in preparation.
Set of 25mm billet wheel spacers to replace the scary/breaky cast ally things that are on at present.
3 carabiners. 2 x 25Kn locking screwgate & 1 x 25Kn straight gate.
1m x 1000kg lifting sling.
The carabiners and sling will be used for the planned 'winch entry' , I'll be ordering up the winch in the next couple of weeks, as there's no major rush (yet) but that could change depending on what mood the MS is in. :D
Hopefully get the spacers fitted at the weekend, I really want the nasty cast jobs gone !
bluedragon436
06-03-2014, 02:01 PM
Brown Santa just dropped off my XJ Bible that amazingly shipped out from the Amazon warehouse yesterday, wish all shipments could be that quick...
TeXJ
06-03-2014, 07:45 PM
Finally got my Zone nitro shocks installed on the rear...still have a shimmy in the front, so I've only put like 5 miles on it since I did the front, a month ago...
bruggz351
06-03-2014, 09:29 PM
Been removing and replacing drive shafts, chasing a drive line noise.

I'm thinking my rear diff has an issue.

How to decipher between bearing and gear noise.??

cheers
4.3LXJ
06-03-2014, 10:10 PM
Put it in neutral and coast. Bearing noise will still be there, but gear noise only under some type of load
Philxj4L
06-04-2014, 09:27 AM
After yesterday mornings ordering spree, the 25mm spacers arrived today !
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/FD761FE8-EFB2-4AE8-933B-0BB3C7BB61E2_zps51ov52r4.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/FD761FE8-EFB2-4AE8-933B-0BB3C7BB61E2_zps51ov52r4.jpg.html)
A Troll and a pair of Clogs also turned up first thing this morning.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/B0F3E6C0-E7B4-42DE-866F-EAB818AF8675_zps8obufiph.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/B0F3E6C0-E7B4-42DE-866F-EAB818AF8675_zps8obufiph.jpg.html)
OGCollard
06-04-2014, 09:46 PM
Got bottom half of roof rack built. Will post pics as I get farther along. Front half will have expanded metal floor for camping gear while back half will be sheet metal for spare tire rack.
denverd1
06-05-2014, 09:33 AM
winched that silly broad on the trailer and dropped it off
denverd1
06-05-2014, 09:36 AM
A Troll and a pair of Clogs also turned up first thing this morning.


I was picturing a guy living under a bridge with cheap shoes on.
rabies
06-05-2014, 12:44 PM
checked all my U joints.
front DS is super wobbly. u joint is bad. ...BUT the 2 peice DS has play itself :(
slip yoke dealy maybe run out of grease? those front DS rebuilds are like $250 and come with new ujoints.
i have the new spicer ujoints. soem home my 5/16 and 8mm sockets took a vacation somewhere :9
rabies
06-05-2014, 09:13 PM
got the front DS off. found 3 u joints not jus 2,
replaced all but found this part
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_0857.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_0857.jpg.html)
needle bearings fell out :/ junk
wat is this part called? its between front DS n TC
4.3LXJ
06-05-2014, 09:47 PM
That is part of the CV, or double cardan joint. It is fixable if the ball and socket is still good
XJ Wheeler
06-06-2014, 02:38 AM
Would have posted this yesterday but... stuff happens.

Picked up a few new tools to do the work to the rear brakes and wheel bearings. Bearing puller set, seal puller tool, and bearing and seal driver set.

5507

5505

5506
rabies
06-06-2014, 08:52 AM
i guess its called a center yoke $60 :/
xjken99
06-06-2014, 09:41 PM
Had my tranny and t-case fluids changed, was going to have the axles changed to but, ran out of jack so that will have to wait till next month.
bruggz351
06-07-2014, 04:59 AM
Put it in neutral and coast. Bearing noise will still be there, but gear noise only under some type of load

Tried this, the noise persisted.

Sat the ol' XJ on some chassis stands and ran her in D while carefully listening around the axles and it appears the rear axle/wheel bearings are the culprits.

Thanks for the tips gents..

cheers
Mudderoy
06-07-2014, 05:34 AM
After stopping, changed gearshift lever from D to R got a Another BANG again and no reverse. R to D - bang, D to R - bang :( she can not move at all. Called a friend for help and he arrived shortly. When I change gear, he inspect underside and said rear drives haft is turning, probably pinion gear teeth damaged and after short discussion we decided to open there. Opened rear diff and found a mess. The cross shaft was broken at bolt hole and cross shaft bolt broken also. One of spider gears smashed into pieces. Cross shaft slide to side and stopped against diff cover, so carrier can't rotate.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5mNtR02QJc/U43u8AfTo5I/AAAAAAAADVU/pevGcbk7-jA/s1600/1+broken+.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5mNtR02QJc/U43u8AfTo5I/AAAAAAAADVU/pevGcbk7-jA/s1600/1+broken+.jpg)

Previously I bought a ring pinion and master installation kit for re-gearing my rear end, now a time to install them. Removed damaged parts and we need to move to shop to repair. We can drive by front axle, putting t-case on 4x4 part time. The problem is, if we left rear diff without spider gears, axle shafts will move inside and c-clip will drop. Then tire will be free and move outside with the axle shaft. To prevent axle shaft movement, we have to add something between side gears. Found a solution and did. After short test drive, everything seems okay and we finally reached to workshop located 10km.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9KzfwSoPmXs/U43u7-9MCwI/AAAAAAAADVM/oHPUZFn0yHQ/s1600/2+temp+fix.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9KzfwSoPmXs/U43u7-9MCwI/AAAAAAAADVM/oHPUZFn0yHQ/s1600/2+temp+fix.jpg)


The old carrier is an open diff carrier, moved away.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f4_Z8JXb0fE/U43u71nfsqI/AAAAAAAADVQ/8BG4HK2KHWQ/s1600/3+old+case.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f4_Z8JXb0fE/U43u71nfsqI/AAAAAAAADVQ/8BG4HK2KHWQ/s1600/3+old+case.jpg)


Friend have a Chrysler 8.25 27 spline axle with trac lok and we decided to install near gear set on this carrier.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o_9cB06YG8A/U43u9O4hPXI/AAAAAAAADVk/jIwMy9J0Tp8/s1600/4+new+case.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o_9cB06YG8A/U43u9O4hPXI/AAAAAAAADVk/jIwMy9J0Tp8/s1600/4+new+case.jpg)

ring gear installed, bearings pressed and seals installed. Almost there.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R5lY9Bg_zN0/U43u9ujgKXI/AAAAAAAADVo/vzxvjw_cNqU/s1600/5+final.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R5lY9Bg_zN0/U43u9ujgKXI/AAAAAAAADVo/vzxvjw_cNqU/s1600/5+final.jpg)


The final pattern - coast side

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AzmTA1olYNk/U43u9798X9I/AAAAAAAADVw/wzBui_tgeNA/s1600/6+pattern2.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AzmTA1olYNk/U43u9798X9I/AAAAAAAADVw/wzBui_tgeNA/s1600/6+pattern2.jpg)

The final pattern - drive side

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rs7Y9RatCdI/U43u-PhIemI/AAAAAAAADV4/bZlNFElrI9A/s1600/7+pattern1.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rs7Y9RatCdI/U43u-PhIemI/AAAAAAAADV4/bZlNFElrI9A/s1600/7+pattern1.jpg)

The pinion seems little deep, please give me a suggestion on pettern.



to install a cross shaft, tooth shaved a little.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7z2WUDGfH3M/U43u-hY0fzI/AAAAAAAADWE/6OFC0CKFIKI/s1600/8+tooth+shave.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7z2WUDGfH3M/U43u-hY0fzI/AAAAAAAADWE/6OFC0CKFIKI/s1600/8+tooth+shave.jpg)

Any idea why it happened?
rabies
06-07-2014, 08:01 AM
dang all that work n front DS is still wobbly. at the slip yoke theres play
do i need a reman? iv regreased it even
4.3LXJ
06-07-2014, 08:46 AM
If those are worn out, then they have to be replaced. I think I would look into a wrecking yard driveline at this point, unless you want to pay for new stuff. There are lots of good ones in the yard
TeXJ
06-07-2014, 03:05 PM
Been working on the jeep today to try and find the source of my wobbles. fairly new ball joints, rotated tires(helped a little), was at zero toe, put a little back in and that solved the low speed shimmy. But now I have one at about 50mph. I'm about to go and check my control arms....getting tired of not being able to drive it...
Brasscatz
06-07-2014, 05:22 PM
Took my battery back in to O'Reilly's and got a free replacement. Yay!
oderdene
06-07-2014, 07:25 PM
Any idea why it happened?

No idea at all, the axle is from 94 XJ and I installed it last September, no abuse since then.
nickxj94
06-07-2014, 11:30 PM
Driving the snot out of it!
cantab27
06-07-2014, 11:50 PM
no abuse since then.


and that there is the problem :smiley-scared003:
carlloomis1985
06-08-2014, 06:02 AM
lets see valve cover gasket Oil Pan gasket Rear main Seal oil seal O rings:xj-blue:
Mudderoy
06-08-2014, 06:42 AM
Been working on the jeep today to try and find the source of my wobbles. fairly new ball joints, rotated tires(helped a little), was at zero toe, put a little back in and that solved the low speed shimmy. But now I have one at about 50mph. I'm about to go and check my control arms....getting tired of not being able to drive it...

Had death wobble on both the 99 and the 03 TJ, replaced all the front end parts that had a TRE, including all the TREs. Rotate balance and alignment.

Frankly the front end parts was enough to fix the death wobble.
oderdene
06-08-2014, 07:48 AM
and that there is the problem :smiley-scared003:


Yeah, I ordered 4.56 gearset, received them mid April and they were not installed. I guess she wants to run on new gears and did small trick :p
oderdene
06-08-2014, 10:23 AM
Replaced ball joints and front hub bearing.

Timken hub bearing:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-QjDUExFZU/UzRDC0I0kRI/AAAAAAAADC4/im36Et6i9TM/s1600/20140325_211713.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-QjDUExFZU/UzRDC0I0kRI/AAAAAAAADC4/im36Et6i9TM/s1600/20140325_211713.jpg)


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7ODtxuXiKQ/UzRDC8rOJHI/AAAAAAAADC8/lX4htJ5w5i4/s1600/20140325_211754.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7ODtxuXiKQ/UzRDC8rOJHI/AAAAAAAADC8/lX4htJ5w5i4/s1600/20140325_211754.jpg)



(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DMqRx8P0Jk/UzRDDeX2xjI/AAAAAAAADDM/2fiTMOQfoHU/s1600/20140325_212023.jpg)
Alloy USA ball joints


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rhtIVYUJJig/UzRDGZgAgfI/AAAAAAAADD4/tJV5QXgRCSY/s1600/20140325_212536.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rhtIVYUJJig/UzRDGZgAgfI/AAAAAAAADD4/tJV5QXgRCSY/s1600/20140325_212536.jpg)


Installed 4.56 ring and pinion set with Aussie Locker in my front Dana 30 axle.

Tolerance is 3.7mm (0.146"), which means within spec 3.683mm - 4.318mm (0.145" - 0.170").

Started installation on empty differential case before bolting up of ring gear. If ring gear mounted to differential case, you can't install pinion (cross) shaft.

Test fit:


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9I-i6rts4yc/U5R0PdYG5wI/AAAAAAAADWU/dPT1l3UJN0A/s1600/20140607_152607.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9I-i6rts4yc/U5R0PdYG5wI/AAAAAAAADWU/dPT1l3UJN0A/s1600/20140607_152607.jpg)

Tolerance:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GkvPE4GjZiU/U5R0P-Jzj5I/AAAAAAAADWY/admPg7vcABw/s1600/20140607_153217.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GkvPE4GjZiU/U5R0P-Jzj5I/AAAAAAAADWY/admPg7vcABw/s1600/20140607_153217.jpg)

Pin and spring installed

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--sp7bmdabXI/U5R0PvjeDyI/AAAAAAAADWc/_M82kuIlf7c/s1600/20140607_153302.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--sp7bmdabXI/U5R0PvjeDyI/AAAAAAAADWc/_M82kuIlf7c/s1600/20140607_153302.jpg)

Unfortunately, phone battery is out and no further photos.

When 2WD turning, it is not noticeable, like an open differential. Will do real test soon, just after break-in period.


1 sticker added on my side window


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wP3F0OHeV0c/U5R0QbxKDxI/AAAAAAAADWk/nubrGO2ndNs/s1600/20140608_192757.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wP3F0OHeV0c/U5R0QbxKDxI/AAAAAAAADWk/nubrGO2ndNs/s1600/20140608_192757.jpg)


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Actually this locker is for Dana 35 rear axle. Long ago I bought it but decided to upgrade my rear axle with C 8.25 and kept.

After receipt of new 4.56 gear set and differential case for my front axle, I remember this locker and checked. Once I read from forum, somebody installed Dana 35 lunchbox locker in Dana 30, but it was not an Aussie one.

Side gear will seat here:


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kFfmseyN5zk/U5R3yjj9IuI/AAAAAAAADXA/X1YOFuKs5-Y/s1600/20140424_202314.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kFfmseyN5zk/U5R3yjj9IuI/AAAAAAAADXA/X1YOFuKs5-Y/s1600/20140424_202314.jpg)


Measured diameter of side gear seating hole, it was 39.3mm


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SI_xfoq1xeA/U5R3y8-17qI/AAAAAAAADXE/GKBKnFWqFJQ/s1600/20140424_202253.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SI_xfoq1xeA/U5R3y8-17qI/AAAAAAAADXE/GKBKnFWqFJQ/s1600/20140424_202253.jpg)

measuring a depth,


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-khGBNj3eigk/U5R3zvBPovI/AAAAAAAADXQ/yENpvE96m-c/s1600/20140424_202505.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-khGBNj3eigk/U5R3zvBPovI/AAAAAAAADXQ/yENpvE96m-c/s1600/20140424_202505.jpg)


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nPGzEVZSt_I/U5R31noFGgI/AAAAAAAADXc/4Y6SXsrnDbM/s1600/20140424_202513.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nPGzEVZSt_I/U5R31noFGgI/AAAAAAAADXc/4Y6SXsrnDbM/s1600/20140424_202513.jpg)


depth is 15.47mm

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fiWMD51kA-0/U5R308aqukI/AAAAAAAADXU/m0hbiByBzI8/s1600/20140424_202533.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fiWMD51kA-0/U5R308aqukI/AAAAAAAADXU/m0hbiByBzI8/s1600/20140424_202533.jpg)


The side gear of locker was slightly bigger, diameter 41.3mm


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4GZnDuQvOyI/U5R33IsCEiI/AAAAAAAADXk/wJ5mTNXeWz0/s1600/20140424_202612.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4GZnDuQvOyI/U5R33IsCEiI/AAAAAAAADXk/wJ5mTNXeWz0/s1600/20140424_202612.jpg)
It means I need to shave 2.2 mm (41.29 mm - 39.10 mm) total or milling 1.1mm is enough to fit in the case.

Soon they will match.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uwJTM96OsZQ/U5R35jrgdHI/AAAAAAAADXs/cTPBoV7BZIg/s1600/20140424_210906.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uwJTM96OsZQ/U5R35jrgdHI/AAAAAAAADXs/cTPBoV7BZIg/s1600/20140424_210906.jpg)

Went to shop and requested to mill side gears. The result: Diameter of side gear is 39.14mm.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aaYKONC5wYk/U5R4AL5qJ4I/AAAAAAAADYc/wKoxocDeq2Q/s1600/20140503_134913.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aaYKONC5wYk/U5R4AL5qJ4I/AAAAAAAADYc/wKoxocDeq2Q/s1600/20140503_134913.jpg)


Perfect fit with a small gap between case and side gear


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-innFAWghr6Y/U5R4A245ezI/AAAAAAAADYk/aQ0Hq9s2sdA/s1600/20140503_135106.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-innFAWghr6Y/U5R4A245ezI/AAAAAAAADYk/aQ0Hq9s2sdA/s1600/20140503_135106.jpg)


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bobta-cpxms/U5R4B10BnJI/AAAAAAAADYs/i0tPEnJ603c/s1600/20140503_135131.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bobta-cpxms/U5R4B10BnJI/AAAAAAAADYs/i0tPEnJ603c/s1600/20140503_135131.jpg)


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xX4jDr76Tt8/U5R4CkKZKGI/AAAAAAAADZA/D8resSdzAkE/s1600/20140503_135149.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xX4jDr76Tt8/U5R4CkKZKGI/AAAAAAAADZA/D8resSdzAkE/s1600/20140503_135149.jpg)

Assembled side gears and cam gears,


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJPYBXEhlKQ/U5R4DfCwsrI/AAAAAAAADY4/QcarG0jxvRw/s1600/20140503_135249.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJPYBXEhlKQ/U5R4DfCwsrI/AAAAAAAADY4/QcarG0jxvRw/s1600/20140503_135249.jpg)

The required gap between gears is 3.683mm - 4.318mm (0.145" - 0.170"). Fitted temporary spacer, checked side gap between case and side gear. I need a 2mm thick thrust washer at each side.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JidZET8BBkA/U5R4FCuW1UI/AAAAAAAADZM/Xfhlz4bY4bg/s1600/20140503_135742.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JidZET8BBkA/U5R4FCuW1UI/AAAAAAAADZM/Xfhlz4bY4bg/s1600/20140503_135742.jpg)


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NM1Kr-d8hOQ/U5R4FmJZDCI/AAAAAAAADZU/R9ydEW_jQb8/s1600/20140503_135757.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NM1Kr-d8hOQ/U5R4FmJZDCI/AAAAAAAADZU/R9ydEW_jQb8/s1600/20140503_135757.jpg)

Found a 1mm steel washers and installed 2 of them at each side of side gear and locker installed.
Carves
06-10-2014, 07:58 AM
Gave it a bit of a once over in preparation for registration inspection next week,

... will see if it passes 8yrs in a row with no problems .. :pray:
TeXJ
06-10-2014, 06:48 PM
Found out that my shimmy/deathwobble shake in the front is due to my driveshaft. Had the wife take the shaft to a shop on Monday.

Now the wait for them to freshen it up and then I can put it back on and see how things go from there :D
rabies
06-11-2014, 08:53 AM
installed fancy aerocatch hood pins
Carves
06-11-2014, 11:44 PM
Poor l'il thing .. :o:o


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/WashDay120620141b_zps82f4e2ee.jpg



.... and in the middle of winter too .. :rolleyes:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/WashDay120620142b_zps98f1f0ff.jpg
Brasscatz
06-12-2014, 07:29 AM
Poor l'il thing .. :o:o


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/WashDay120620141b_zps82f4e2ee.jpg



.... and in the middle of winter too .. :rolleyes:


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/WashDay120620142b_zps98f1f0ff.jpg


I always knew that your part of the globe was ahead of us.... but 6 months ahead??? Maybe that's why we never see pics of Carves.... He's Doctor Emmett Brown in hiding!!!
Carves
06-12-2014, 10:18 PM
Woo Hoo ....

Road Legal for another twelve months.

Officially, since purchase in 2007 ... it has now cost more in govt road charges than the buying cost and add-ons .. :rolleyes:

Thievin damn gubberment .. :mad:




I always knew that your part of the globe was ahead of us.... but 6 months ahead??? Maybe that's why we never see pics of Carves.... He's Doctor Emmett Brown in hiding!!!


Doctor Who ... ???

:D:D
dagod16
06-12-2014, 10:50 PM
I just had an extra leaf put into my leaf spring pack on both rear sides, and it lifted the rear up about 2 inches back to it's original new height. I am much happier. New brackets and bolts and it works so much better. No rattle, no shake, and the shocks can work better. $256 dollars
OGCollard
06-12-2014, 11:08 PM
Got roof rack ready for welding!
Brasscatz
06-12-2014, 11:14 PM
Doctor Who ... ???

:D:D

Great Scott!!! Surely you jest!
Carves
06-12-2014, 11:36 PM
Great Scott!!! Surely you jest!


ummmm .... yesssss .... ... I was jesting .. :p



:D:D





http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/files/2012/12/tardis2.jpg
slipinkramer
06-13-2014, 09:59 AM
Took Jeep for the required (every other year) California smog check. Passed easily. I'm $48 poorer.

Max allowed nitrogenous oxide is 571 ppm at 25 miles per hour on a dyno.

Minimum expected by state is 11 ppm.

Jeep blew only 2 ppm.

How is that possible? Catalyst is really working well I guess...
rabies
06-13-2014, 10:48 AM
finished up push button start.
bolted in power inverter in the back
ran power wire to cabin to distro block for all the switches
prerunner1982
06-15-2014, 12:24 AM
Led about 75 Jeeps through the back roads around Central Oklahoma looking at some of Oklahoma's forgotten history.. (you can read more about these adventures here on XJtalk by searching for D.o.D. or Day of Dirt).

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10464140_652579831501647_3095575308084506039_n.jpg
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10384206_652580578168239_2999862693303410750_n.jpg
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10365958_652582854834678_4481322018962541695_n.jpg
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10474250_652590774833886_8151824913816172488_n.jpg
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10360706_844416555586410_8943011249405247626_n.jpg


And for Amber we even had 2 KKs come along...
Heres one...
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10339568_10202720469345352_4802991672409826035_n.j pg
prerunner1982
06-15-2014, 12:28 AM
All Jeeps...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/10363608_10152214245993723_8119534883273085145_n.j pg
Basslicks
06-15-2014, 01:50 AM
All Jeeps...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/10363608_10152214245993723_8119534883273085145_n.j pg

Heck ya man.... that's an awesome outting. All different models of jeeps spanning a bunch of different years. That's an awesome thing to see.
bruggz351
06-15-2014, 06:03 AM
All Jeeps...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/10363608_10152214245993723_8119534883273085145_n.j pg

Sweet:cool0010:
xjken99
06-15-2014, 10:44 AM
Took mine to a local show and brought home the 1st place award in the '81-2000 class. I won over two other American icons, a '94 Vette convertible (I actually thought this was the best in class) and a 1999 Mustang convertible. Not to shabby for a 100,000 mile daily driver.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn148/xjken99/photobucket-8063-1402846863291_zpsce9b0c61.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/xjken99/media/photobucket-8063-1402846863291_zpsce9b0c61.jpg.html)
XjJeepacorn
06-15-2014, 11:12 AM
nice work guys :)
Mrbreeze824
06-15-2014, 11:59 AM
Replaced thermostat, took throttle body off and cleaned it, and changed fluid in transfer case!!
XJ Wheeler
06-15-2014, 05:50 PM
Finally got the rest of the parts ordered for the rear brake work. Glad it took me so long to get it done, got 35% off the part from Advance! :D They are coming from 3 companies in all, to get the best prices I could get. :rolleye0012: Including rotors, Ebc pads, parking brake hardware, gear oil, and I got the wheel bearings/seals since I am gonna have it apart. Also, since I was paying shipping anyways on one order, and needed to hit a certain amount for free shipping, so I picked up a 02 sensor, valve cover gasket, and 195* t-stat.

Still need to get the parking brake cable(s) though.
Carves
06-15-2014, 06:35 PM
Improved the visibility out the back windows.

Unloaded all the bags of dog food and chook food,

... and some steel plate, and some new clamps and welding rods - that are guarranteed to make me an expert welder .. :rolleye0012:

... hmmmm ... Watch me prove that salesman wrong .. :D:D
4.3LXJ
06-15-2014, 07:20 PM
... and some steel plate, and some new clamps and welding rods - that are guarranteed to make me an expert welder .. :rolleye0012:

... hmmmm ... Watch me prove that salesman wrong .. :D:D

Pssssst. After you are done go over it with jet rod :D

You can lay that down on the welding table, walk away and it will make a perfect weld :rolleye0012:
bluedragon436
06-15-2014, 08:30 PM
Pulled all grounds and cleaned all the connections.. Replaced the starter control relay, and cleaned all the connections from it as well.. STILL NO POWER OR STARTING!!! But I have now figured out that pretty much everything that works all the time inside the Jeep still has power, but the stuff that has to have the ignition switch turned on does not... so guess I'll be for sure dropping it off at the shop when I get back stateside in 3 months to get it worked out... if I don't find another XJ to build up first....
TeXJ
06-15-2014, 08:52 PM
Picked up my newly rebuilt front driveshaft, sat. I'll install it and put everything back together tomorrow, tcase skid plate, and the RE trackbar brace
4.3LXJ
06-15-2014, 09:50 PM
Pulled all grounds and cleaned all the connections.. Replaced the starter control relay, and cleaned all the connections from it as well.. STILL NO POWER OR STARTING!!! But I have now figured out that pretty much everything that works all the time inside the Jeep still has power, but the stuff that has to have the ignition switch turned on does not... so guess I'll be for sure dropping it off at the shop when I get back stateside in 3 months to get it worked out... if I don't find another XJ to build up first....

James, sounds like you are getting there. No fuel pump or ignition coil function?
Dredwolf
06-15-2014, 09:58 PM
Opened the rear hatch, got the recovery gear, used it to take down two trees this AM. Put the gear back in, used the rear cargo area as a work bench trying to troubleshoot a failing dump valve on the farm truck.

I also used the winch fairlead rollers to bend 6 spoons for the wife's jewelry making, and have the Class 3 receiver storing my pintle hook combo with a 2" ball. :rolleyes:

I have, however, been coming home and doing farm work every evening, I AM going to MAKE XJ wrench time this summer. :bang:
ches30
06-15-2014, 10:45 PM
Had some down time at the shop on Friday, much needed New brakes and rotors, also got new hatch lifts.


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SteveMongr
06-16-2014, 09:55 AM
Had some down time at the shop on Friday, much needed New brakes and rotors, also got new hatch lifts.

The old hatch struts can be used for the hood-lift mod. Provided they no longer support the hatch and are not leaking. New struts are too powerful for the hood.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/580/c8yw.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/g4c8ywj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/841/5g28.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/nd5g28j)
4.3LXJ
06-16-2014, 09:59 AM
Thanks Steve
SteveMongr
06-16-2014, 10:24 AM
Finished installing powered subwoofer and wind fairing for roof rack. Then hit the beach for some fun.
4.3LXJ
06-16-2014, 10:53 AM
Somebody got the track eraser out :D
KMW-NWXJ
06-17-2014, 12:34 AM
Woo hoo!!! I can finally join in on this thread! :)

Took out this muffler:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/17/agehutez.jpg

And replaced it with a Walker Sound Fit. The old one was fine, and is a good one, but too loud and too much drone. Guess I'm getting older:p. Not sure exactly what this one is. The number on it Googles as a Walker Sound FX, but that is a crimped muffler, not welded like this one. I really like the Walker Sound Fit though.

Did compression check on motor. Truck has 214K on it, but I am pretty sure the motor is very fresh. First of all it is really clean. Plugs are very clean and nice tan color. With these compression numbers I'm now very certain this motor is fresh.

Cylinder 1= 165 psi

Cylinder 2= 160 psi

Cylinder 3= 160 psi

Cylinder 4= 160 psi

Cylinder 5= 170 psi

Cylinder 6= 165 psi



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Philxj4L
06-17-2014, 04:57 AM
Looks like I'm on a roll ! One of the UK based Jeep forums (birtydastards.com) has been coming up with the goods.
I had fitted a used 3" lift a couple of years back, but it's all gettin a bit tired, not helped with the extra weight that's been added over time. First was a fresh AAL rear leaf pack at a bargain price of £50, then just confirmed this morning, a set of 4 rough country +3" dampers for £60. Next on the list is a pair of +3 coils, I can pick those up new on eBay for £119. It all seems to be coming together nicely. :)
Dredwolf
06-17-2014, 08:24 AM
Somebody got the track eraser out :D

Or was channeling their inner Bo and Luke Duke.... :D
jeepin_idaho
06-17-2014, 08:32 AM
Last week I finally got home from Afghanistan and had to get the XJ up and running again. It would crank bit not start so I took everyone's recommendation and replaced the crank position sensor. That thing is a bear to get to! It took about 3' of socket extensions to reach and a second set of eyes to position the socket on the bolt. I'd I ever have to do that job again in going to cut an access panel in the transmission tunnel. Once the new sensor was in, it started right up. Thanks to everyone that pointed me towards the CPS.
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rabies
06-17-2014, 09:37 AM
where do you buy the universal latch/striker for homeade tube doors?
4.3LXJ
06-17-2014, 10:38 AM
where do you buy the universal latch/striker for homeade tube doors?

Lots of people use TJ latches from a wrecking yard or aftermarket supplier
JeepFreak
06-17-2014, 02:01 PM
Got a CB radio installed in my XJ from a guy I know for $50. Works great...if only the sunspots didn't allow me to hear everyone in Pensacola from here in California. The 'Silver Bullet' in Florida is a nice guy though. I'll post pics when it's fully equipped where I want it. Can't seem to get anyone local though. Probably nobody broadcasting way up here in the sticks.
XJ Wheeler
06-17-2014, 11:46 PM
Last week I finally got home from Afghanistan and had to get the XJ up and running again. It would crank bit not start so I took everyone's recommendation and replaced the crank position sensor. That thing is a bear to get to! It took about 3' of socket extensions to reach and a second set of eyes to position the socket on the bolt. I'd I ever have to do that job again in going to cut an access panel in the transmission tunnel. Once the new sensor was in, it started right up. Thanks to everyone that pointed me towards the CPS.
5560

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Welcome home Dan! Glad to gear the xj is back up and running.

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XJ Wheeler
06-18-2014, 12:00 AM
Painted the skidrow engine/trans skid plate i had back to a gloss black. Also ordered a new addition to the bookshelf, Eric Zappes new one. :D

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OGCollard
06-18-2014, 07:37 AM
I used an idea I saw on XJTalk....the Maglite mod!!! :bacondance:
bluedragon436
06-18-2014, 07:51 AM
Also ordered a new addition to the bookshelf, Eric Zappes new one.

I have his new one, meant to bring it with me on this deployment, but since I was rushed forgot it... I think I might order his first one too though, not sure if there is any differences, but from what I'm seeing it seems like the first one might be like an intro/beginners build book, and the new one is a bit more "advanced" stuff..??!!... either way the parts that I have gone through and read thus far have been pretty informative and good reading..
rabies
06-18-2014, 08:37 AM
made some pretty sweet tube doors...but downgraded to a flip phone(no pics)..for now
XJ Wheeler
06-18-2014, 04:28 PM
I have his new one, meant to bring it with me on this deployment, but since I was rushed forgot it... I think I might order his first one too though, not sure if there is any differences, but from what I'm seeing it seems like the first one might be like an intro/beginners build book, and the new one is a bit more "advanced" stuff..??!!... either way the parts that I have gone through and read thus far have been pretty informative and good reading..

Yes, the first one is more basic and beginner stuff and this new one is more advanced mods. I can't wait to receive it!

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bluedragon436
06-18-2014, 04:31 PM
Yes, the first one is more basic and beginner stuff and this new one is more advanced mods. I can't wait to receive it!

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Yeah like I said the parts I did get to read before I left, were really good and informative... But I think I might still pick up the first one, just to have more informative stuff... Not to mention I'm still a newb to some modifications, so might come in handy as well.. Can never have too much useful info when building!!
XJ Wheeler
06-18-2014, 09:12 PM
Yeah like I said the parts I did get to read before I left, were really good and informative... But I think I might still pick up the first one, just to have more informative stuff... Not to mention I'm still a newb to some modifications, so might come in handy as well.. Can never have too much useful info when building!!

Totally agree! I learned several things with the first book.

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Rocco83
06-18-2014, 09:44 PM
Trimmed the plastic up in the front wheel wells, painted the braces and remounted the horns. Also, took off the fender flares to repaint as they are fading.

Decided on working on taking my steering box off as a bolt broke off in it when trying to unbolt it to install my new bumper. Moving it away from the frame I realized that the only parts of the spacer that were still there were the parts that had corroded to the bolts. So I ordered a new one from Iron Rock Offroad. Figured the 5-7 days it takes to get here should be plenty of time for me to figure out how to get the bolt in the steering box out. Figured I could pry the spacer off the bolt it is corroded to, clean the bolt up, weld a nut onto it and then see if I can back it out. Bought new grade 8 bolts to use when I remount it.
rabies
06-19-2014, 08:06 AM
put on brand new battery post thing. fancy gold plated ones. way better than the 15yr hammered old lead ones. and put little heat blankets on my injectors :)
OGCollard
06-19-2014, 12:40 PM
bought it a cargonet and smartphone to tape deck adapter!
Dredwolf
06-19-2014, 03:24 PM
Yeah like I said the parts I did get to read before I left, were really good and informative... But I think I might still pick up the first one, just to have more informative stuff... Not to mention I'm still a newb to some modifications, so might come in handy as well.. Can never have too much useful info when building!!

Had not heard that on the 2nd volume, will add to the bookshelf.
TeXJ
06-19-2014, 07:19 PM
tried installing Rubicon Express RE1670 Track Bar Bracket Brace but the holes on the passenger side dont even remotely line up...
XJ Wheeler
06-20-2014, 04:46 AM
Finally got my second hand Skidrow engine/transmission skid plate installed! Well, mostly. I am lacking one bolt that I am having a hard time finding so i'll shoot Skidrow an email to see about getting it straight from them. But a nice piece, definitely has good coverage. Will make just about any work in the area harder but well worth it. Now for a t-case skid. :rolleye0012:

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Also tore apart the rest of that zj dana 35 I got for the disc swap. First time removing axleshafts. :D Good fun bit of work. I am having trouble getting the lug studs out of the shafts so before I messed up the threads I thought I would ask you guys for tips. Its not like I have a shop press.

Man it feels good to be doing some honest to God wrenchin again!!! :D
4.3LXJ
06-20-2014, 10:25 AM
Put a lug nut on the end so that it is not quite on all the way. Then place another piece of steel flat on top of that and hit with BFH
XJ Wheeler
06-20-2014, 04:24 PM
Put a lug nut on the end so that it is not quite on all the way. Then place another piece of steel flat on top of that and hit with BFH

I will give that a shot today. Thanks Steve!

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XJ Wheeler
06-20-2014, 06:09 PM
Well that worked like a CHARM!!! :thumbsup: After getting use to it i got it down to one hit and they slid right out.

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bluedragon436
06-20-2014, 07:35 PM
Had not heard that on the 2nd volume, will add to the bookshelf.

Well now that is just my $.02 worth... Let some of these "old" folks that have been in the Jeep game for a bit make their decisions on how it is... Don't want you to feel you wasted your money off of my word... For me I thought it was useful and informative.. but you might and probably do have more knowledge then I do on the Jeep and modding of them, so it might not be that way for you!!
Basslicks
06-20-2014, 11:44 PM
Broke my dadgum headlight lense...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CIzM4A8BjNM/U6OqzxCMKnI/AAAAAAAALK8/tpm_j_WRrco/s800/IMAG1089.jpg
Mudderoy
06-21-2014, 12:53 AM
Last week I finally got home from Afghanistan and had to get the XJ up and running again. It would crank bit not start so I took everyone's recommendation and replaced the crank position sensor. That thing is a bear to get to! It took about 3' of socket extensions to reach and a second set of eyes to position the socket on the bolt. I'd I ever have to do that job again in going to cut an access panel in the transmission tunnel. Once the new sensor was in, it started right up. Thanks to everyone that pointed me towards the CPS.
5560

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I'm surprised you had that much trouble. I mean if you have the LAE (long ass extension) it's not too bad, you just have to be really careful not to drop the bolt into the bell housing. ;o)
Rocco83
06-21-2014, 08:12 PM
Finally got around to getting a pitman puller, but due to the steering box half out and hanging around getting a good enough purchase on the but holding the upper part of the pitman on was a PITA. I needed a little hillbilly ingenuity.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/bymyrenu.jpg

Hooked the winch up to the steering box to help it not move on me and then needed to find the right size socket for the nut. Luckily I have a set laying around to work on some of the farm machinery that worked.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/usydeqej.jpg

At last I was able to get the but off. Unfortunately the but end on the pitman puller didn't allow me to get a socket on it so I had to use a tiny little wrench and breaker bar to get it to work right. Got it all off and had to take the steering lines off from the top but the steering box is out and ready to have the old bolt drilled out and hole tapped. That is going to have to wait until after fishing tomorrow morning. Can't wait for this saga to be done to start a new one with my Jeep. Still have to get more vacuum line as well to mount the reservoir on the other side of the engine bay where I can get it screwed onto the engine bay without removing a bunch of shit to get my cordless driver in there.
Carves
06-22-2014, 01:18 AM
Sloshed the front diff oil around for a while,

... and filled up the back with firewood.
Philxj4L
06-22-2014, 01:22 PM
My partners son swung by the house yesterday, he's 21, just finishing his apprenticeship, and has just bought a house with his girlfriend. He's a young lad to be proud of. :) anyhoo, I seized the opportunity and asked if he was free today. RESULT, he was. :D as arranged, he turned up this morning ready to fit the new billet spacers to replace the very scary cast 'skeletal' ally jobs that had be fitted by previous owner. I was expecting them to have bonded themselves to the hubs, and have a right fight to get them off. Luck must have been on our side, they just slipped right off.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/C278205E-842C-4091-B34B-679F332E973F_zpsi8cvizf8.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/C278205E-842C-4091-B34B-679F332E973F_zpsi8cvizf8.jpg.html)
This made the job a breeze, and 2 hours later, old ones where off, new ones torqued up with a liberal coat of stud lock and job was done.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/E02C10BB-2D77-4558-950D-FDFF10B75819_zpsdjq9iod7.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/E02C10BB-2D77-4558-950D-FDFF10B75819_zpsdjq9iod7.jpg.html)
While the fronts where off a bit if trimming to the arch flares cured the tyres catching until the new lift is installed.
oderdene
06-22-2014, 09:28 PM
started friend's 93 4.0 ZJ. Was security armed and he can't start it for weeks. Googled and found door lock switch cable grounding trick and it works.
rabies
06-23-2014, 07:47 AM
replaced draglink and tie bar. destroyed stabilizer getting it off. who needs it anyways? .. :)


...i do. its super squirrely without it
Brasscatz
06-23-2014, 07:35 PM
I think I just bought a YJ for $1,800.... I'll let you know tomorrow if I end up getting it lol
XJ Wheeler
06-23-2014, 07:38 PM
I think I just bought a YJ for $1,800.... I'll let you know tomorrow if I end up getting it lol

:shocker: !!! This wouldn't happen to be that one in the beaumont area?

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Brasscatz
06-23-2014, 07:57 PM
:shocker: !!! This wouldn't happen to be that one in the beaumont area?

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Jeep is in Humble now. It's that Chris guy on Facebook. I'm trying to figure out title stuff right now, Jeep is titled in Florida and signed by the original owner. He says it's not dated, because if it is I'm passing on it. Not worth the hassle. I'm not buying it to keep it anyways, was going to fix it and sell it again.
XJ Wheeler
06-23-2014, 08:10 PM
Jeep is in Humble now. It's that Chris guy on Facebook. I'm trying to figure out title stuff right now, Jeep is titled in Florida and signed by the original owner. He says it's not dated, because if it is I'm passing on it. Not worth the hassle. I'm not buying it to keep it anyways, was going to fix it and sell it again.

I gotcha. Sounds like a good plan especially at that price. I do hate title messes though. Good luck bro!

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Brasscatz
06-23-2014, 08:14 PM
I gotcha. Sounds like a good plan especially at that price. I do hate title messes though. Good luck bro!

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Thanks bro. The wife is cool with it as long as we don't loose a single penny on it. The fact that this guy is taking so long getting back to me right now about the title info bothers me a bit. I won't even bother transferring the title to myself, but if it's going to be difficult and expensive to title it, I won't be able to sell it.
Carves
06-23-2014, 08:20 PM
Young Brasscatz gets a YJ .. ???


For some reason I thought of this ????


:D:D


http://youtu.be/zEefiEEkPbk
XJ Wheeler
06-23-2014, 08:30 PM
Thanks bro. The wife is cool with it as long as we don't loose a single penny on it. The fact that this guy is taking so long getting back to me right now about the title info bothers me a bit. I won't even bother transferring the title to myself, but if it's going to be difficult and expensive to title it, I won't be able to sell it.

True, i personally don't even like buying a vehicle that's not in the name of the person selling it. Had a few issues that way. Glad to hear Lauren was cool with it though. I've wanted to do the flipping thing for a while too.

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XJ Wheeler
06-24-2014, 04:50 AM
Well, my procrastination with posting here took over. Friday I did get the lug studs out no problem. I cleaned up the backing plates/caliper brackets and am surprised at the condition of them. Cleaned up nice with just a bit of scrubbing and some Goop/Gunk/IDK. Before and after.

5591

5592

And I finally got in all the parts I ordered for the disc swap. I do still need to get the cables for the parking brake and proportioning valve.

New rotors, calipers, parking brake shoes and hardware kit, Ebc greenstuff pads (which I paid most of thanks to the XJTALK Show! Amazon gift certificates :D ), as well as new Timken wheel bearings and seals, and replacement gear oil. I also have a, matching to the front, Riddler diff cover that will go on during assembly. I will be reusing the backing plates/caliper brackets, lug studs, and brake hoses from the zj axle. This is not cheap like I planned!!! :crazy:

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bluedragon436
06-24-2014, 06:15 AM
Looks good Jake... Looking forward to seeing the disc upgrade pics...
rabies
06-24-2014, 08:50 AM
your should spray all those parts clear or black. keeps that rust from creeping
rabies
06-24-2014, 08:54 AM
i have a very annoying problem since iv made and put tube doors on.

every morning to go to work theres a spider that thought it funny to make a door out of spider web:shocker:

i havent seen the spider.
i parked in the garage and same thing.
he must be living in the jeep....

any ideas? wait up at night and catch him in the act and use my homeade flame thrower?
or just get some spider killer spray stuff?
even teh pouring rain didnt scare him away.
bluedragon436
06-24-2014, 09:23 AM
That is funny right there... I would say flame thrower, but that might cause some more damage other then just the minor annoyance of the spiderweb door!! At least he hasn't gotten to the point where he makes his door while you are driving, thus you go to get out and end up shopping or even going to work picking spider web off of you!! LOL
Carves
06-24-2014, 09:41 AM
i have a very annoying problem since iv made and put tube doors on.

every morning to go to work theres a spider that thought it funny to make a door out of spider web:shocker:

i havent seen the spider.
i parked in the garage and same thing.
he must be living in the jeep....

any ideas? wait up at night and catch him in the act and use my homeade flame thrower?
or just get some spider killer spray stuff?
even teh pouring rain didnt scare him away.


:D:D:D


If the little bugger is anything like the ones down here,

Its on the topside of the sunvisor, just waiting for you to fold the visor down on a sunny day .. :D


For some reason, behind the taillights on mine ... is a favourite spot too .. :out:
rabies
06-24-2014, 10:09 AM
however i did see one the other day
it fell on the wife from teh ceiling and she went BANANAS!!!.
I cracked up lauging then stopped and kilt it(lol kilt)
Rocco83
06-24-2014, 10:12 AM
Finally got my Jeep titled!! Had to wait for a different lady to be working in the title office that let me scratch out the correct mileage and write in the wrong to get it titled. Only took me 3-4 months of fighting with the title office to get it taken care of. Plates are on the way. Get my steering box sorted and it may finally see the road...legally :)
denverd1
06-24-2014, 11:29 AM
i have a very annoying problem since iv made and put tube doors on.

every morning to go to work theres a spider that thought it funny to make a door out of spider web:shocker:

i havent seen the spider.
i parked in the garage and same thing.
he must be living in the jeep....

any ideas? wait up at night and catch him in the act and use my homeade flame thrower?
or just get some spider killer spray stuff?
even teh pouring rain didnt scare him away.
a little hand soap in some water sprayed on things (like plants) will keep most bugs off of them. may work for your spider. had one in the boat. finally hunted him down and ended his webbed existence

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XJ Wheeler
06-24-2014, 06:28 PM
your should spray all those parts clear or black. keeps that rust from creeping

Oh yeah, i will. There's a few small patches of rust on the backing plates too so those will get some too.

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Brasscatz
06-24-2014, 06:54 PM
Bought a yj...

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XJ Wheeler
06-24-2014, 07:17 PM
Bought a yj...

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!!!!!!! Woohoo !!!!!!!!

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Rocco83
06-24-2014, 07:40 PM
I got my steering box figured out. Now just need to get a new return hose, get my vacuum lines capped and I'll be driving this baby!!!

Not nearly as cool as getting a YJ :(
Brasscatz
06-24-2014, 07:41 PM
!!!!!!! Woohoo !!!!!!!!

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Not too shabby for $1500. The only way my wife let me buy it was to flip it...

Now I need to see if I can convince her to let me keep it! This thing is fun! It's either that or make a decision whether or not to sell the xj.... :(

Does this mean I need to join wranglertalk.com now? Lol

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Rocco83
06-24-2014, 07:51 PM
If you are going to build a Wrangler to keep it has to be a CJ or TJ!

Either way, does your wife know the only way you buy a Wrangler to flip is if you are going to flip it backwards down a hill!
4.3LXJ
06-24-2014, 08:26 PM
Bought a yj...

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

Nice looking YJ
XJ Wheeler
06-24-2014, 09:34 PM
Not too shabby for $1500. The only way my wife let me buy it was to flip it...

Now I need to see if I can convince her to let me keep it! This thing is fun! It's either that or make a decision whether or not to sell the xj.... :(

Does this mean I need to join wranglertalk.com now? Lol

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$1500?!?! Very nice, i guess you talked him down. But no way you can get rid of the xj!!!

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nickxj94
06-24-2014, 10:37 PM
Took mine Wheeling this past weekend,filled the interior full of stanky mud..I hate mud..
4.3LXJ
06-24-2014, 10:48 PM
:D :D
nickxj94
06-24-2014, 10:53 PM
:D :D
been a year since I went to this spot, dang people with big tires been rutting it out.5597 that hole was headlight deep!
Carves
06-25-2014, 06:27 AM
............. that hole was headlight deep!

Top or bottom headlight ?? .. ;);) .. :D
abebehrmann
06-25-2014, 07:49 AM
Bought a yj...

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

GEEZ! You're just going to show us a picture and not give us more details?!?!?! What engine/trans does it have? Miles? How'd you score that for so cheap?!? WE NEED MORE INFORMATION!!!! :please:
rabies
06-25-2014, 08:09 AM
Got my first jeep wave wooohoooo

from a guy in a brand new red jk with lights and fancy stuff on it i cant afford :bacondance:
Brasscatz
06-25-2014, 08:16 AM
GEEZ! You're just going to show us a picture and not give us more details?!?!?! What engine/trans does it have? Miles? How'd you score that for so cheap?!? WE NEED MORE INFORMATION!!!! :please:

LOL alrighty. 1988 with a 4.2 Standard trans. 150k~ miles. I saw it on a Texas Jeep Parts page for $2500 and the guy had been trying to sell it for a while. It runs and drives but won't idle very well at all, plus it keeps popping out of 3rd and doesn't have a top. He had tons of calls on it, and numerous no-shows and tire kickers. He dropped his price to $2250 because he really needed the money. I asked him a few questions and talked to Matt about it. I offered the guy $1500 and he said if I'm serious about it, he'd take $1800. The wife agreed as long as I don't lose a single penny on the deal. I got the VIN and it came back crystal clear on the report too.

I showed up in the pouring rain and found a few things that weren't disclosed before hand. The rear driver's side corner had been hit, not bad, but crumpled a bit and had some rust. Easy enough fix really. The driver's floor pan is pretty rusted and needs to be replaced big time though.

Well, the jeep belonged to his father who just passed away and he doesn't have a job but has some court fees to pay (he's also in college). I knew his situation and didn't feel right offering him such a low offer and told him this and that he needs to take the $2800 offer from another guy. He appreciated it, but said that those are just offers that probably won't be followed through and he needed the money now and that he'd let me have it for $1500. After talking with Matt and figuring out the condition of the title, we made the deal.

I still feel guilty, but with the few issues it has and him insisting that deal was ok and that it would help him out immensely, I feel better about it. He thanked me so many times for helping him out. He was a really cool guy, he even offered to have his AAA membership tow it up to Matt's house free of charge.

We got it up there and checked it out and it seems one of the jets on the carb is clogged and that hopefully all it needs is a good cleaning and adjustment. We took it around Matt's subdivision a few times and MAN!!!!! Wranglers are FUN!!

Now it's a matter of deciding what to do with it. Sell as-is, spend a couple hundred bucks on a lift and such, or try to keep it lol.
NW99XJ
06-25-2014, 08:43 AM
Now it's a matter of deciding what to do with it.... spend a couple hundred bucks on a lift and such, or try to keep it lol.
All of the above!
:D
Congrats on the new acquisition!
Brasscatz
06-25-2014, 09:06 AM
All of the above!
:D
Congrats on the new acquisition!

Lol, thanks Josh. You know as well as many others on here do that my wife has me on a monthly allowance for a jeep fund. That alone tells me that she has nothing in her mind other than me getting rid of this thing, or selling my xj because she won't let them both exist in my possession at the same time. She's out of town right now and when I texted her that we are now the proud owners of a YJ, her reply was "okie dokie then". I know you can't discern inflection in texts, but I know there was zero excitement in that text lol.
abebehrmann
06-25-2014, 09:38 AM
Now it's a matter of deciding what to do with it. Sell as-is, spend a couple hundred bucks on a lift and such, or try to keep it lol.

I think the safe thing would be to put as little money into it as possible and sell it for a nice profit. That way you could show your wife that buying more Jeeps is a GOOD thing.

The fun thing would be to keep em both and have a blast riding around topless with the wife.

If it were me and I already had a economical and reliable DD I would sell the XJ for more than I bought the YJ for and use the profits to build it up a bit. That way you can still show the wife that it wasn't a mistake AND you get the fun of cruising around in a Wrangler with no top.
4.3LXJ
06-25-2014, 09:53 AM
Get it running right and let her drive it. She will be hooked. Then you will be like Tony and Timmy, you drive an XJ and she will drive the Wrangler
msmoorenburg
06-25-2014, 09:55 AM
Get it running right and let her drive it. She will be hooked. Then you will be like Tony and Timmy, you drive an XJ and she will drive the Wrangler

I think Jim will have to relocate the seat his wife is short
Rocco83
06-25-2014, 10:09 AM
Well I guess it is fair to say she wears the pants. I'd keep both, but that is just me. I'm completely envious of the way it looks in pictures. Up here it is RARE to see an older Wrangler that has a body that looks that nice.

If you do have to get rid of it, I'd just get it running good and flip it as is without dumping money in it. More you invest the more you'll want to keep it.
4.3LXJ
06-25-2014, 10:34 AM
I think Jim will have to relocate the seat his wife is short

Might not be a good idea to lift it too much then :D
Brasscatz
06-25-2014, 10:42 AM
I think the safe thing would be to put as little money into it as possible and sell it for a nice profit. That way you could show your wife that buying more Jeeps is a GOOD thing.

The fun thing would be to keep em both and have a blast riding around topless with the wife.

If it were me and I already had a economical and reliable DD I would sell the XJ for more than I bought the YJ for and use the profits to build it up a bit. That way you can still show the wife that it wasn't a mistake AND you get the fun of cruising around in a Wrangler with no top.

Yeah that would be awesome. I do have a good dd, but it's hard to even think about selling the xj.






Get it running right and let her drive it. She will be hooked. Then you will be like Tony and Timmy, you drive an XJ and she will drive the Wrangler








I think Jim will have to relocate the seat his wife is short


Lol Matt is right... she's 4'9"... I'd have to modify the seat and the steering column... as well as teach her to drive a standard.





Well I guess it is fair to say she wears the pants. I'd keep both, but that is just me. I'm completely envious of the way it looks in pictures. Up here it is RARE to see an older Wrangler that has a body that looks that nice.

If you do have to get rid of it, I'd just get it running good and flip it as is without dumping money in it. More you invest the more you'll want to keep it.

I do wear the pants, but she tells me which to put on LOL. If momma ain't happy, nobody's happy. I already want to keep it though lol. IF I try to flip it I have to choose the right modifications to get the most profit.

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bluedragon436
06-25-2014, 11:00 AM
Now I need to see if I can convince her to let me keep it! This thing is fun! It's either that or make a decision whether or not to sell the xj.... :(

Does this mean I need to join wranglertalk.com now?

Hell yea, you got to talk her into letting you keep it and the XJ both!!... And yes you def need to join up @ WT!!! Heck I'm on there, and don't even have a Wrangler.... YET!! Looking at picking up a YJ myself when I get home from this deployment... Have a guy that I was deployed with last year, and again this year, and come to find out he has a YJ that he doesn't have the time or drive to take care of the few things it needs, mainly the brakes... so might have to help him out with that issue, and just add it to my driveway!!
denverd1
06-25-2014, 11:22 AM
Not too shabby for $1500. The only way my wife let me buy it was to flip it...

Now I need to see if I can convince her to let me keep it! This thing is fun! It's either that or make a decision whether or not to sell the xj.... :(

Does this mean I need to join wranglertalk.com now? Lol

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put a big pink sticker on the door. problem solved

Edit: and a phone book on the seat :D
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XJ Wheeler
06-25-2014, 05:13 PM
LOL alrighty. 1988 with a 4.2 Standard trans. 150k~ miles. I saw it on a Texas Jeep Parts page for $2500 and the guy had been trying to sell it for a while. It runs and drives but won't idle very well at all, plus it keeps popping out of 3rd and doesn't have a top. He had tons of calls on it, and numerous no-shows and tire kickers. He dropped his price to $2250 because he really needed the money. I asked him a few questions and talked to Matt about it. I offered the guy $1500 and he said if I'm serious about it, he'd take $1800. The wife agreed as long as I don't lose a single penny on the deal. I got the VIN and it came back crystal clear on the report too.

I showed up in the pouring rain and found a few things that weren't disclosed before hand. The rear driver's side corner had been hit, not bad, but crumpled a bit and had some rust. Easy enough fix really. The driver's floor pan is pretty rusted and needs to be replaced big time though.

Well, the jeep belonged to his father who just passed away and he doesn't have a job but has some court fees to pay (he's also in college). I knew his situation and didn't feel right offering him such a low offer and told him this and that he needs to take the $2800 offer from another guy. He appreciated it, but said that those are just offers that probably won't be followed through and he needed the money now and that he'd let me have it for $1500. After talking with Matt and figuring out the condition of the title, we made the deal.

I still feel guilty, but with the few issues it has and him insisting that deal was ok and that it would help him out immensely, I feel better about it. He thanked me so many times for helping him out. He was a really cool guy, he even offered to have his AAA membership tow it up to Matt's house free of charge.

We got it up there and checked it out and it seems one of the jets on the carb is clogged and that hopefully all it needs is a good cleaning and adjustment. We took it around Matt's subdivision a few times and MAN!!!!! Wranglers are FUN!!

Now it's a matter of deciding what to do with it. Sell as-is, spend a couple hundred bucks on a lift and such, or try to keep it lol.

I have to agree, she may love it. Lots of women do from the groups i'm a member of.

But Jim, one thing to consider and one that has probably kept me away from wranglers a bit. They are much more expensive. There are none to get parts from in the yards. All the yards i've been to and not one ever had a wrangler. Some things are cheaper though, like bumpers. I have been thinking about flipping for a while and actually that have the reason i bought my bronco 2. If you can get a cheap 2-3" lift, some used 31-33s, clean it up, some corner guards for that damage, a light bar with some used lights if you can find a deal, and a few little touches will add up to a great re-sell. As you know wranglers typically sell well, and not cheap. And if you can make some parts that brings up the price but only costs the price of material... Like the light bar. But in my mind i don't see why you couldn't double or triple your money. :D

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Brasscatz
06-25-2014, 05:28 PM
Well, I was right. Got a big "NO" when I asked to keep both. I've got a lot of thinking to do. A lot of thinking.
Brasscatz
06-25-2014, 05:40 PM
I have to agree, she may love it. Lots of women do from the groups i'm a member of.

But Jim, one thing to consider and one that has probably kept me away from wranglers a bit. They are much more expensive. There are none to get parts from in the yards. All the yards i've been to and not one ever had a wrangler. Some things are cheaper though, like bumpers. I have been thinking about flipping for a while and actually that have the reason i bought my bronco 2. If you can get a cheap 2-3" lift, some used 31-33s, clean it up, some corner guards for that damage, a light bar with some used lights if you can find a deal, and a few little touches will add up to a great re-sell. As you know wranglers typically sell well, and not cheap. And if you can make some parts that brings up the price but only costs the price of material... Like the light bar. But in my mind i don't see why you couldn't double or triple your money. :D

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Good points, Jake. Bumpers are definitely cheaper, which I don't understand why because there's more demand for wrangler stuff than XJ stuff. Being a yj and not having coils, the lifts are pretty cheap too. Heck, I could probably even bastard pack some s10 leafs and get 4" for way cheap.

Where I'm at now is having all the parts needed to lift my XJ higher, then possibly be able to sell it for $4500 or so. That's 3k profit off what I bought this yj for. I probably won't find another wrangler in this condition for $1500 again, yet cherokees are plentiful and regularly around 2k here in Houston.

I've put a lot of work into this xj and I love it. I regret selling the last car I loved and the other one I loved got stolen. But the potential to love this YJ the same or even better is still there.

I'll have to spend money on the YJ for tax title and registration/inspection to even get it in my name.

Geez, I don't know.
XJ Wheeler
06-25-2014, 05:42 PM
Well, I was right. Got a big "NO" when I asked to keep both. I've got a lot of thinking to do. A lot of thinking.

Well, let me know if you plan on modifying and i'll keep an eye out for parts that you might want. ;)

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Carves
06-25-2014, 05:43 PM
Well, I was right. Got a big "NO" when I asked to keep both. I've got a lot of thinking to do. A lot of thinking.


More chocolates,
More flowers,

... and help with the dishes now & then ... ;);)

:D:D
denverd1
06-26-2014, 07:29 PM
Good points, Jake. Bumpers are definitely cheaper, which I don't understand why because there's more demand for wrangler stuff than XJ stuff. Being a yj and not having coils, the lifts are pretty cheap too. Heck, I could probably even bastard pack some s10 leafs and get 4" for way cheap.

Where I'm at now is having all the parts needed to lift my XJ higher, then possibly be able to sell it for $4500 or so. That's 3k profit off what I bought this yj for. I probably won't find another wrangler in this condition for $1500 again, yet cherokees are plentiful and regularly around 2k here in Houston.

I've put a lot of work into this xj and I love it. I regret selling the last car I loved and the other one I loved got stolen. But the potential to love this YJ the same or even better is still there.

I'll have to spend money on the YJ for tax title and registration/inspection to even get it in my name.

Geez, I don't know.
You're going to have to title it to your name anyway, unless you know a dealer who will transfer it for you.

I had a thought that may work, depending on how you position this deal. Every woman should know how to drive a standard. Agree to sell it. Then start teaching her how to drive a stick. Go wheeling together. She may end up liking it. Best I've come up with.
bruggz351
06-27-2014, 03:25 AM
You're going to have to title it to your name anyway, unless you know a dealer who will transfer it for you.

I had a thought that may work, depending on how you position this deal. Every woman should know how to drive a standard. Agree to sell it. Then start teaching her how to drive a stick. Go wheeling together. She may end up liking it. Best I've come up with.
worth a try man, worth a try.

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msmoorenburg
06-27-2014, 08:33 AM
nothing been a trouble free jeep for a while now :P
Philxj4L
06-27-2014, 12:20 PM
Stuck a dew more GoPro mounts in. This one in particular, I've wanted to get for a while now. The gooseneck mount got it where I wanted. Should be good off road. :)!
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/242E7A1C-E8DC-4AE7-92A7-710C13FC55A6_zpspaomqsig.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/242E7A1C-E8DC-4AE7-92A7-710C13FC55A6_zpspaomqsig.jpg.html)
Carves
06-28-2014, 01:16 AM
Bought it some ARB bling .. :shocker:



I wish I could find great, yard sale deals, on some important and useful stuff,


........ instead of just, damn roof racks .. :rolleyes: .. :D
XJ Wheeler
06-28-2014, 04:02 AM
...not as much as previously hoped.

Was to start the disc swap but forgot I needed to clean up the backing plates/caliper brackets and paint them, as well as painting the calipers and rotors (excluding pad surface of course). So after that I only had time to put the back end up on stands and get the shoes off.

Ya knew I wouldn't forget the pics...

5609

5610

5611
Rocco83
06-28-2014, 09:12 PM
Installed a new steering box spacer and got my steering all put back together and filled the Jeep up.

Found a cool table with a free sign on it today I'm going to use as my welding table once I redo it.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/6e9y4egy.jpg
Carves
06-28-2014, 09:28 PM
Nothing ....


Even tho some of you lot - would probably think its a nice day,


... Tis actually, cold, wet and miserable ... so its a couch, movie, and stoked fireplace day .. :D
4.3LXJ
06-28-2014, 09:33 PM
Nothing ....


Even tho some of you lot - would probably think its a nice day,


... Tis actually, cold, wet and miserable ... so its a couch, movie, and stoked fireplace day .. :D

The fruits of those expeditions to the bush for wood :D
Brasscatz
06-28-2014, 09:56 PM
Gave the wife a ride in the YJ today.... her words were, "Yep, it's a Jeep". :( on another note, I ordered some corner guards for it and I'm waiting to hear back from Mark to buy lift parts for it.
4.3LXJ
06-28-2014, 10:10 PM
Jim, the easiest and cheapest lift is the spring over on the YJ. But, since you are going to resell it, be sure to lengthen the panhard bar and hook it back up. Otherwise it will have bump steer.
Brasscatz
06-28-2014, 10:34 PM
Thanks Steve, Yeah I was looking at some of the spring over kits out there. Welding is not my forte unfortunately. I found a guy close by that has a 4" kit that has everything except the leaf springs. I'm getting it for $150. The shocks alone are worth more than that. So, the choices will either be 2" body and 1-1/4" shackles, or the spring over perches. Either way, I will buy from Mark because I owe him one big time and I know he can get me a good price.
bluedragon436
06-28-2014, 10:36 PM
Gave the wife a ride in the YJ today.... her words were, "Yep, it's a Jeep". :( on another note, I ordered some corner guards for it and I'm waiting to hear back from Mark to buy lift parts for it.

What does that mean, "Yep, it's a Jeep"??? LOL You must not have taken her out to enjoy the full joys of Jeep!!! You got to get her addicted to the Jeep so that you can enjoy the YJ longer!!
Brasscatz
06-28-2014, 10:39 PM
What does that mean, "Yep, it's a Jeep"??? LOL You must not have taken her out to enjoy the full joys of Jeep!!! You got to get her addicted to the Jeep so that you can enjoy the YJ longer!!

lol, she said it was like asking her which golf club she liked better... aka she has no clue which. I understand though, she isn't real big into Jeeps.... yet. She can't drive the YJ due to her height issues and it being a standard, so screwed anyhow. She also said she felt like she was going to fall out every time I made a turn (doorless and topless ;) )
Carves
06-29-2014, 01:34 AM
lol, she said it was like asking her which golf club she liked better... aka she has no clue which. I understand though, she isn't real big into Jeeps.... yet. She can't drive the YJ due to her height issues and it being a standard, so screwed anyhow. She also said she felt like she was going to fall out every time I made a turn (doorless and topless ;) )


Since she is far enough away,

... and not able to reach over and slap me ....



Get her a kiddies booster seat .. :rolleye0012: .. :D


Funny how people think they will fall out ... Used to get the same comments from passengers in my doorless and screen down swb's ....

... most of 'em dont seem to like motorbikes either .. ;);)
cantab27
06-29-2014, 02:41 AM
got a road Worthing for the grand ..for get sometimes I own that one..:o

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/009_zpsd5249393.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/cantab27/media/009_zpsd5249393.jpg.html)

got the hood up had to replace park light ...jeeps catching on down here .
Mudderoy
06-29-2014, 05:18 AM
Not too shabby for $1500. The only way my wife let me buy it was to flip it...

Now I need to see if I can convince her to let me keep it! This thing is fun! It's either that or make a decision whether or not to sell the xj.... :(

Does this mean I need to join wranglertalk.com now? Lol

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I don't know how much work it needs, but it's doubtful you'll find another Wrangler for $1500 in the near or distant future. Tell the wife it's money in the bank, you can always sell it later.
Mudderoy
06-29-2014, 05:22 AM
Might not be a good idea to lift it too much then :D

My wife is 5'2" and she gets in and out of hers just fine, 4" lift and 33" tires. Oh I did have to put a 1.25" life on the front seats though. :D No seriously, Rough Country sells a lift for the driver's and passenger's seats.
Philxj4L
06-29-2014, 08:38 AM
Got one of those STUPID jobs outta the way that I'd been meaning to get round to for months ! 2 star screws, tin of contact cleaner, 5 minutes start to finish, and the power seat switch now works as it should do. :)
Brasscatz
06-29-2014, 09:11 AM
I don't know how much work it needs, but it's doubtful you'll find another Wrangler for $1500 in the near or distant future. Tell the wife it's money in the bank, you can always sell it later.

I agree that I probably won't ever find another wrangler in this condition for that price. It doesn't need much, just a good carb cleaning and carb kit. (Would be switched to fuel injection if I were to keep it), it needs a new floor welded into the drivers side, and a new 3rd gear for the trans.

I would like to sell it later, like a year or so down the road, but we're going to be looking to buy a house possibly by the end of the year, so one of them has to go.

I did get her to promise that sometime in the future when everything is all set perfectly I can get another wrangler to keep. I'm ok with that.
nateyz2000
06-29-2014, 05:08 PM
Finally finished this pig
No more 2wd!
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4.3LXJ
06-29-2014, 05:12 PM
:congrats:
XJ Wheeler
06-29-2014, 06:58 PM
Wow! World of difference. Very nice!
Brasscatz
06-29-2014, 11:05 PM
Picked up a 4" RoughCountry lift kit minus leaf springs for the YJ. Got it off a guy on Facebook for $150. Apparently RC sent him 2 of them and they told him to keep the extra. Why can't that ever happen to me? lol.

Same guy says he has and extra soft top he'll give me if he can find it. Hope he gets back to me soon... tops aren't cheap.
XJ Wheeler
06-30-2014, 03:47 AM
Saturday...

Started disassembly of the XJs axle. Drained the fluid, got the axles out, backing plates off, and knocked out one stud to get replacements. The stock studs are too short, just barely, so some 3/16"x16-1 1/2" grade 8 bolts will go in when I can get them... er, the rest of them. Only had two bolts and none of the nuts at the hardware store. Crazy day sunday so I didn't get to continue on it.

Pics...

Wave bye-bye drum brakes...

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Mudderoy
06-30-2014, 06:18 AM
I agree that I probably won't ever find another wrangler in this condition for that price. It doesn't need much, just a good carb cleaning and carb kit. (Would be switched to fuel injection if I were to keep it), it needs a new floor welded into the drivers side, and a new 3rd gear for the trans.

I would like to sell it later, like a year or so down the road, but we're going to be looking to buy a house possibly by the end of the year, so one of them has to go.

I did get her to promise that sometime in the future when everything is all set perfectly I can get another wrangler to keep. I'm ok with that.

It would be a hard decision, but if I had a weekend only rig it might have to be the Wrangler. Driving with no top is a lot of fun. Of course that would be only if I couldn't have both and I didn't have my 98. The 98 isn't going anywhere. :D
oderdene
06-30-2014, 09:48 AM
did tire rotation

result: very smooth idling :D :D :D
Brasscatz
06-30-2014, 05:51 PM
Purchased a 3" body lift and 1.25" shackles for the YJ from Mark at Payless4x4. I highly recommend him for all your future parts purchases. His prices cannot be beat!
OGCollard
07-01-2014, 07:37 AM
Well I ordered the third and final box of Raptor liner for it!! Two weeks my jeep goes black! On a side note, went and got tires for the Daily driver. It is an old beat up ranger with certain "characteristics". One of them being the EBrake light does not come on. Well tire guy jumped out of ride and set ebrake. I had no idea. Its a stick so that would be a normal practice on a proper ride:) Well I drove home and found my brake smoking!! Guess I will be putting new shoes on this weekend!:bang:
rabies
07-01-2014, 09:42 AM
drilled holes in the floorboard to drain out ALL the water:bang:
denverd1
07-01-2014, 12:35 PM
Thought about the parts I've accumulated before it was under the weather. Rear locker, projection reverse lights, rock lights. I've got lots to do!
WhiteDevil1311
07-01-2014, 03:20 PM
past few days when time permits

fan shroud was busted and rattling(found the noisy gremlin), removed front DS for u joint replacement

Took it out to get filthy.
TeXJ
07-01-2014, 04:33 PM
just finished changing out the speedo gear...now for the first time in 6+years...my speedo is correct haha
Carves
07-02-2014, 03:49 AM
Aussie - Real Bling




:rolleyes:




Temporary replacement while I get some work done to the alloy one.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RoofRack%20Fix/ARB%20Half%20Deluxe/ARB05b_zps4c07fd36.jpg
cantab27
07-02-2014, 04:11 AM
Aussie - Real Bling




:rolleyes:




Temporary replacement while I get some work done to the alloy one.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RoofRack%20Fix/ARB%20Half%20Deluxe/ARB05b_zps4c07fd36.jpg




ARB you rich bugger you ......:mock:
Carves
07-02-2014, 05:14 AM
ARB you rich bugger you ......:mock:


Even richer now,

It tripled the resale value of the ol XJ .. ;);) .. :D
XJ Wheeler
07-02-2014, 05:16 AM
My brother and I got a good chunk of work done to the brakes swap. Probably lost a few pounds in sweat too. :rolleyes:

Old backing plates studs knocked out.

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Opened up the backing plates/caliper brackets to fit over the tube. Only had to get maybe a millimeter of clearance.

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Test fit the new bolts, and made sure everything lined up right. It did indeed, although I noticed the top two don't seat against the bracket very well. The weld is getting in the way a bit. Should I shave down the weld, or the bolt, or just not worry about it???

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Chris knocked out the original lug studs. I had to line one up next to a zj one. You can see the added height/length that helps with the thicker rotor.

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Cleaned up the end of the shafts, as well as the housing to paint them. Had a bit of rust built up I had to grind off to get the backing plates to sit flat.

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I can feel the added breaking force already!
Carves
07-02-2014, 05:17 AM
Nice work XJ Wheeler ... you are certainly a clean and tidy bugger .. :thumbsup:
XJ Wheeler
07-02-2014, 05:25 AM
Nice work XJ Wheeler ... you are certainly a clean and tidy bugger .. :thumbsup:

Ah gee... ya makin me blush... :D

Thanks mate!
bruggz351
07-02-2014, 07:23 AM
Aussie - Real Bling




:rolleyes:




Temporary replacement while I get some work done to the alloy one.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/RoofRack%20Fix/ARB%20Half%20Deluxe/ARB05b_zps4c07fd36.jpg
:p
Brasscatz
07-03-2014, 08:34 PM
Got some jeep parts in, any guesses?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it
4.3LXJ
07-03-2014, 08:42 PM
Uh, let's see. Bigger than a breadbox …..
Brasscatz
07-03-2014, 08:44 PM
Yet smaller than an oven
4.3LXJ
07-03-2014, 08:45 PM
I know what it is, but I am keeping the secret :D
Carves
07-04-2014, 03:37 AM
Whatever it is ... send it back.


... the careless courier obviously bent it whilst delivering it. :D
Brasscatz
07-04-2014, 07:46 AM
Whatever it is ... send it back.


... the careless courier obviously bent it whilst delivering it. :D


Lol, indeed...
WhiteDevil1311
07-04-2014, 09:28 AM
Washed it
JamesPT
07-04-2014, 10:15 AM
Took all my gear out!, and stuffed in a bunch of Parts!, Heading to mechanic to install Upgraded Turbo, Intake, Rad, Intercooler, and fans and fan controller!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fpnwjwc48gn4ar4/2014-07-04%2016.11.45.jpg
jonlee79
07-05-2014, 02:20 AM
well changed fuel pump and fuel regulator issue fixed after changing o2 senor, plugs, wires. distributor, rotor button. mafs,aic,tps,air filterfuel injector filter and O-rings, and header.and fuel filter. I was being lazy broke gas tank stap bolt but replaced just glad its fixed. now that that's fixed time to make the xj look good :bacondance: http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=412&pictureid=4015
Philxj4L
07-05-2014, 04:50 AM
Sold my old 29" muds on Jeep steels yesterday, third time listed on the bay. Very nice bloke arrived to pick them up. I may just have started another Jeep owner on the modification trail. He asked could he mail me re lifts and the like.
That's gotta add up to a good day. :)
XJ Wheeler
07-05-2014, 05:05 AM
After getting monsooned yesterday I got back to the project at hand today.

I took quite some time trying to configure the routing of the "new" brake hose that goes to the caliper. With the leaf springs really in the way I had to pick a spot that is sadly going to put a little stress on the hose, hopefully no too much. Now, the ZJ axle had coil buckets, and that is where the factory chose to bolt down the brake hose. As you probably know XJs don't so I had to find a way to bolt in down. I looked around to see what scrap I had laying around... That old washing machine!

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So I robbed some of the structure, it was a brace that is a c-channel type metal almost 1/8" thick... Perfect! After debating exactly where to mount it for the least stress and not get in the way of the backing plate bolts too much I trimmed them to fit how I wanted.

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Hopefully tomorrow i'll be able to get the welder out and zap these in. This is how they'll be placed.

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I also (for first time myself) got the sliding hammer out and pulled the bearings and seals out. Didn't put the new ones in so I don't ruin em with the heat of the welder. By the way, that seal puller didn't do squat! It just poked holes in the seal. I just let it come out with the bearing.

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I can really see why people truss or sleeve these things. Only about 1/8" thick! My light brackets are that size!

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XJ Wheeler
07-06-2014, 05:46 AM
Got the made up brackets welded on, and actually in the correct spot! Our welding helmet isn't working right so the welds are lackluster at best. I wanted to use time now to get it right and not have to modify the actual hose brackets so if for some reason I need one I can just get a replacement and bolt it right on. That time may come and I may not have access to a drill or grinder.

Now all that's left is shortening the brake lines and mating them with the hoses, then comes assembly!

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Mock assembly

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Here you can see how close it comes to the u-bolt plate and old sway bar mount. Approximately 1/4" clearance.

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Fresh coat of paint.

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oderdene
07-06-2014, 06:04 AM
Replaced both diff fluids, already 800 km since new ring pinion installation.
oderdene
07-06-2014, 06:30 AM
Rearview mirror was dropped on center console. What kind of glue shall I use?
Brasscatz
07-06-2014, 07:23 AM
Got the made up brackets welded on, and actually in the correct spot! Our welding helmet isn't working right so the welds are lackluster at best. I wanted to use time now to get it right and not have to modify the actual hose brackets so if for some reason I need one I can just get a replacement and bolt it right on. That time may come and I may not have access to a drill or grinder.

Now all that's left is shortening the brake lines and mating them with the hoses, then comes assembly!

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Mock assembly

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Here you can see how close it comes to the u-bolt plate and old sway bar mount. Approximately 1/4" clearance.

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Fresh coat of paint.

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Amazing job as usual, Jake ;)
Brasscatz
07-06-2014, 07:25 AM
Rearview mirror was dropped on center console. What kind of glue shall I use?

I don't know if you have the typical Auto Parts stores in Mongolia or not, but they carry a specific rear view mirror glue made specifically for them.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Permatex-Extreme-rear-view-mirror-professional-strength-adhesive/_/N-25up?itemIdentifier=539670_0_0_

Doesn't have to be this brand, but they are made to withstand the heat on the windshield and they hold up really well.
oderdene
07-06-2014, 08:58 AM
thanks bro, we have a permatex dealer here, will ask from them
ArmyGuy45
07-06-2014, 09:30 AM
Oil change, air filter cleaned, wiper blades and wiper blade arms due to failed experiment.
4.3LXJ
07-06-2014, 09:43 AM
Rearview mirror was dropped on center console. What kind of glue shall I use?

5 minute epoxy works. But it will never come off :D
Philxj4L
07-06-2014, 03:52 PM
Spent some time trawling the bay of E this weekend. As you've probably guessed, I have a bit of a thing for LEDs. This is compounded by the fact, most of my Twitter timeline is made up of US Jeep feeds, with the accompanying stacked, twin 50" bars across the top of screens. :)
A 30" bar was on the hit list. I had a quick check on prices, and it seems on eBay UK, bar prices have gone into a bit of a free fall. I set an arbitrary figure of £70 (around $120) the hunt was on, and some cheeky offers and mails to sellers followed.
If you've seen any photos, you'll know there's already 40" x 200w and 20" x 120w bar fitted, so in reality, I have absolutely no need whatsoever for another one, but.... Well, ya know how it is. :rolleye0012:
I sorta failed in the mission, but I got very close, best price I could manage was £75
It's being ordered tomorrow. :sign0181:
4.3LXJ
07-06-2014, 04:19 PM
You won't have any trouble seeing at night now for sure
Philxj4L
07-06-2014, 04:35 PM
I'll have 55.5k Lumens out the front, so probably about the same as a small sun. :D
Brasscatz
07-06-2014, 06:52 PM
Was up at Matt's house yesterday and dropped off my corner guards and the RC lift kit (minus springs) and found that my body lift and shackles came in from Mark at Payless. Looks like I've got all the parts needed so far to build this YJ up. I still need to hunt down a top for it though. Debating getting a bikini top or some sort of full top for it. I've found a few on Amazon and Ebay for under $300, but would like to find one cheaper locally.
4.3LXJ
07-06-2014, 07:00 PM
When you get that bikini top, remember some to into the front windshield channel and some don't. Be sure to get the one that does or you will be drilling holes in the windshield frame
XJ Wheeler
07-07-2014, 04:00 AM
I honestly can't see why this is taking me so long!

Rain delayed it a bit today, but I did get a few things done. I shortened the brake lines by about 6" and reflared the ends. The rental flaring tool had some really badly worn threads on the fork part, and on the last line they gave out completely. We'll have to see how that goes. But thankfully I had one that worked, although its not a double flaring tool. That's the reason I didn't use it, in case you were wondering.

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Cleaned up the zj brake hoses to freshen up their look.

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And with some much appreciated advice from Steve I installed the Timken bearings and seals. I must say, the Harbor Freight bearing and seal drivers worked great. Definitely recommend. (lame sales pitch over :rolleyes: )

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All this makes me very aware of the need for a work bench. :crazy:

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Mudderoy
07-07-2014, 04:06 AM
Rearview mirror was dropped on center console. What kind of glue shall I use?

Here's one source... Amazon.com: Loctite 37438 Rearview Mirror Adhesive Kit - 0.3 cc: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VpAz8JSpL.@@AMEPARAM@@51VpAz8JSpL
WhiteDevil1311
07-07-2014, 07:34 AM
Also check local laws. I removed the rvm due to only being required to have two rear facing mirrors in illinois. Once the rvmfalls off it gets retired to a bin in the garage. But loctite rvm adhesive is actually very good stuff. It holds til you scrpe it off.
Mudderoy
07-07-2014, 07:44 AM
Also check local laws. I removed the rvm due to only being required to have two rear facing mirrors in illinois. Once the rvmfalls off it gets retired to a bin in the garage. But loctite rvm adhesive is actually very good stuff. It holds til you scrpe it off.

Local laws is still valid, but he's half way around the world from us. Mongolia! :D
WhiteDevil1311
07-07-2014, 07:48 AM
Dont know much about that lol im sure rvm is optional there if theres anything on the books about it. Not sure if they are regulated or not like we are.
xj-jake
07-07-2014, 09:38 AM
Put new tires on last week and got out on Friday and did a little wheeling finally. New job is going good but I don't get nearly the time to be on here. Gotta sell the new Bastard child Jeeps to the yuppies with more money than me.
oderdene
07-07-2014, 09:52 AM
Also check local laws. I removed the rvm due to only being required to have two rear facing mirrors in illinois. Once the rvmfalls off it gets retired to a bin in the garage. But loctite rvm adhesive is actually very good stuff. It holds til you scrpe it off.


Local laws is still valid, but he's half way around the world from us. Mongolia! :D


Dont know much about that lol im sure rvm is optional there if theres anything on the books about it. Not sure if they are regulated or not like we are.

as per regulation 2 rvm is enough, but I feel more comfortable with it, because side mirrors have very limited view :d
Philxj4L
07-07-2014, 10:26 AM
Quick amendment on the lightbar front. Target price now achieved !
Just got a message from one of the sellers today accepting my offer.
I call that a result ! :D :D
WhiteDevil1311
07-07-2014, 01:58 PM
All good. Im used to two side mirrors and this xj I have I can see around pretty good unlike my s-10 blazer which you cant see much with massive rear pillars.
Basslicks
07-08-2014, 01:17 AM
Drove it to work and wished for the money to fix the floors.... then wished the floors would fix themselves.... then wished for a rear driveshaft for my 4wd tranny and TC.... then wished it was already 4wd.... then wished that I wasn't going to work... but then realized without going to work, I would never have the money to fix the floors.

Now I'm back to wishing they would fix themselves.
Brasscatz
07-08-2014, 10:45 PM
I'm in Austin for work right now and found a guy on craigslist with the framework for a yj soft top for $20. He dropped it off at my hotel a little while ago. Not a bad deal since I've seen them range from $75-$150+

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it
rabies
07-10-2014, 01:42 AM
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_0943.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_0943.jpg.html)

wana help lol.
new ball joints. u-joints. wheel bearings tube seals. belt. air intake. oil change.
trans mount. down pipe. dif seal. shiny lugs. injectors. etc
XJ Wheeler
07-10-2014, 01:47 AM
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_0943.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_0943.jpg.html)

wana help lol.
new ball joints. u-joints. wheel bearings tube seals. belt. air intake. oil change.
trans mount. down pipe. dif seal. shiny lugs. injectors. etc

I'll help with the air freshener. :D

Nice bit of parts there, gonna be fun doing all that!

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Philxj4L
07-10-2014, 05:21 AM
Enough already ! It's the last one.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/A2EF1C94-B231-4570-9CB1-61A190571046_zpsrexoyjfg.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/A2EF1C94-B231-4570-9CB1-61A190571046_zpsrexoyjfg.jpg.html)
NW99XJ
07-10-2014, 09:07 AM
What do you guys think of the 33" whitewalls look on an XJ? :out:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20140705_202535.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20140705_202535.jpg.html)
Philxj4L
07-10-2014, 10:22 AM
As I'm havin a bit of an off day, I dispatched SWMBO out to set the bar on and grab a pic. I'll make up new brackets to lower the mount height before fitting. (And make sure it's central !) :D

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/E8C657B3-11AC-4216-8E30-5C3CA7B21468_zpsdcemuwhm.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/E8C657B3-11AC-4216-8E30-5C3CA7B21468_zpsdcemuwhm.jpg.html)
XJ Wheeler
07-10-2014, 01:09 PM
What do you guys think of the 33" whitewalls look on an XJ? :out:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20140705_202535.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20140705_202535.jpg.html)

Got a set of those, but in a 31" variety. :D

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Rocco83
07-10-2014, 03:37 PM
So I've decided to put my new aftermarket bumper on today, didn't realize they hid half the damn bumper bracket bolts behind the rear left spring eyelet. Without getting out the saws all and going to town I'm not sure if I can get those bad boys out of there. To me this is shitty engineering.
denverd1
07-10-2014, 04:26 PM
My jeep would think I was cheating on her if I gave her more than rinse off. Looking like mall crawlers with with those clean tires boys!! :smiley-taunt002:
denverd1
07-10-2014, 04:27 PM
As I'm havin a bit of an off day, I dispatched SWMBO out to set the bar on and grab a pic. I'll make up new brackets to lower the mount height before fitting. (And make sure it's central !) :D

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/E8C657B3-11AC-4216-8E30-5C3CA7B21468_zpsdcemuwhm.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/E8C657B3-11AC-4216-8E30-5C3CA7B21468_zpsdcemuwhm.jpg.html)

Phil, you should REALLY think about getting some lights on that thing.

Also, do you frequent any beer brewing forums? SWMBO is common on some
XJ Wheeler
07-10-2014, 05:04 PM
My jeep would think I was cheating on her if I gave her more than rinse off. Looking like mall crawlers with with those clean tires boys!! :smiley-taunt002:

:smiley-laughing021: And where's yours been for the last six months.

:poke: :D

Mine currently looking more like a true jeep. :D

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/mezajy7u.jpg

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Philxj4L
07-10-2014, 05:59 PM
Phil, you should REALLY think about getting some lights on that thing.

Also, do you frequent any beer brewing forums? SWMBO is common on some

I'm done. Honest. It's a nice step up, 20" 30" 40". The 30 should be just on rear view mirror height. :rolleye0012:
SWMBO is a common term on UK 4x4 forums. :)
Rocco83
07-11-2014, 08:47 AM
I figured since I had the back bumper caps off I'd hit them with some black bedliner paint this morning. They turned out good, but showed me how faded the rest of the pieces were. Also found out where all the rust was hiding on my Jeep.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/ajezejeg.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/emysa3ar.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/ujabynag.jpg
denverd1
07-11-2014, 02:15 PM
:smiley-laughing021: And where's yours been for the last six months.

:poke: :D

Mine currently looking more like a true jeep. :D

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/mezajy7u.jpg

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

With no tires? :rolleyes: :crazy:

Mine was waiting for me to pull my head outta my arse... She's all better now!!
XJ Wheeler
07-11-2014, 05:40 PM
With no tires? :rolleyes: :crazy:

Mine was waiting for me to pull my head outta my arse... She's all better now!!

I meant, true jeep... being fixed. :D

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XJ Wheeler
07-12-2014, 04:15 AM
Alright, sorry for the delay. Had a few setbacks and had to postpone continuing for the last few days.

Monday...
My brother and i went over the process of putting the new parking brake hardware on the backing plates. I highly suggest taking plenty of pics before tearing apart the old ones. That is what we went by to get it right.

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Once they were assembled i bolted them up to the axle housing, with only a little drama. How come nobody told me grade 8 was so weak?!?! Tore the threads off one of the bolts tightening it down. Tough getting it back off, but thankfully i had spares.

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Happy i finally got these things on the vehicle i looked around them to check everything and noticed something that took away the joy i had just gained. The parking brake levers on the backing plates were contacting the new brackets i had just made for the brake hoses. All that time configuring it so i wouldn't have to modify the brake hoses wasted. So after some time mentally blowing up the jeep and and finding new nicknames for it i grabbed the cut off wheel and took a chunk out of both brackets and hoses to make clearance for the levers motion. And of course i had to fix the paint.

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Finally installed!

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Carves
07-12-2014, 06:36 AM
Filled it up with enough, ironbark, firewood ... to settle its little 2" lift ... almost down to the bumpstops.

:D



ohhhh .... btw, XJ Wheeler ..... :brokenpic:
4.3LXJ
07-12-2014, 09:03 AM
Maybe it is just me and my Mac, but I cannot see attachments lately. Several of the links have not been working here for me
Rocco83
07-12-2014, 09:22 AM
Maybe it is just me and my Mac, but I cannot see attachments lately. Several of the links have not been working here for me


Can't see them on my phone, tablet, or computer. Also the avatars have disappeared to me.
WhiteDevil1311
07-12-2014, 09:59 AM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/anu4aseg.jpg

Installed this thing....
Philxj4L
07-12-2014, 10:11 AM
Can't see them on my phone, tablet, or computer. Also the avatars have disappeared to me.

Some images are showing, some are just showing as links on iPad. Also noticed some thread links on twitter come up as 'unable to connect to server'

Avis seem to be OK for me. :)
Rocco83
07-12-2014, 10:20 AM
Check engine light came on last night as I took mine on a real maiden voyage. I think it has something to do with the sending unit. Need to get it to autozone to get the code checked soon. Also probably going to get the rear bumper off and start sanding the whole jeep to rattle can it with Rustoleum Bedliner.
Brasscatz
07-12-2014, 10:23 AM
I think it all has to do with the new secure server thing Tony is trying. I can't see most pics either and there's been several people contacting us through facebook having issues even getting on the site. Luckily, all they have to do is remove the "https:"
4.3LXJ
07-12-2014, 10:29 AM
I am having trouble and I don't use the https
Rocco83
07-12-2014, 10:31 AM
I first noticed it on Tapatalk
Brasscatz
07-12-2014, 11:28 AM
The https is giving problems accessing pages, but it seems that the secure server stuff has something to do with photos as well, using https or not. That's when all of it began. Only thing I can figure
Rocco83
07-12-2014, 01:08 PM
So more driving today revealed that the passenger front window doesn't roll down from passenger controls, key fob unlocks all doors but passenger front. But the unlock buttons inside unlock all doors. Rear drivers side window doesn't go down from rear or front control. The brakes have a nice pulsating feeling to them. 2 out of 5 speakers work. Cigarette lighter slot won't power a phone charger. It is out of alignment. Last but not least it mysteriously takes on water somewhere on the passenger side. Guess after the bumper I will delve into the check engine light then rest of issues. I had a feeling a new vehicle would be cheaper, but less rewarding most likely.
Philxj4L
07-12-2014, 01:12 PM
So more driving today revealed that the passenger front window doesn't roll down from passenger controls, key fob unlocks all doors but passenger front. But the unlock buttons inside unlock all doors. Rear drivers side window doesn't go down from rear or front control. The brakes have a nice pulsating feeling to them. 2 out of 5 speakers work. Cigarette lighter slot won't power a phone charger. It is out of alignment. Last but not least it mysteriously takes on water somewhere on the passenger side. Guess after the bumper I will delve into the check engine light then rest of issues. I had a feeling a new vehicle would be cheaper, but less rewarding most likely.

Have you tried the ignition on/off/on/off/on trick to get the codes to show ?
(Or is that a UK market thing)
I can hunt out the code sheet from a UK forum if you can, and it helps. :)
XJ Wheeler
07-12-2014, 04:48 PM
I noticed the pics problem last night and I think I have deduced its photos uploaded through the site that have the issue of not showing. Photobucket hosted pics seem to show.
XJ Wheeler
07-13-2014, 06:00 AM
Alright, sorry for the delay. Had a few setbacks and had to postpone continuing for the last few days.

Monday...
My brother and i went over the process of putting the new parking brake hardware on the backing plates. I highly suggest taking plenty of pics before tearing apart the old ones. That is what we went by to get it right.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006422.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006422.jpg.html)

Once they were assembled i bolted them up to the axle housing, with only a little drama. How come nobody told me grade 8 was so weak?!?! Tore the threads off one of the bolts tightening it down. Tough getting it back off, but thankfully i had spares.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006482.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006482.jpg.html)

Happy i finally got these things on the vehicle i looked around them to check everything and noticed something that took away the joy i had just gained. The parking brake levers on the backing plates were contacting the new brackets i had just made for the brake hoses. All that time configuring it so i wouldn't have to modify the brake hoses wasted. So after some time mentally blowing up the jeep and and finding new nicknames for it i grabbed the cut off wheel and took a chunk out of both brackets and hoses to make clearance for the levers motion. And of course i had to fix the paint.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006492.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006492.jpg.html)

Finally installed!

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006562.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006562.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006592.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006592.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006612.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%20ZJ%20brake%20swap/P12006612.jpg.html)

Looks like they're working now, via photobucket! :D
OGCollard
07-13-2014, 06:36 AM
Spent 12 hrs prepping it for paint yesterday. Going to home depot at 8 this morning to rent air compressor.
bluedragon436
07-13-2014, 06:45 AM
Disc brake install looks good Jake!!
XJ Wheeler
07-13-2014, 04:38 PM
Disc brake install looks good Jake!!

Thanks James! Its actually back together and on the ground now. Still gotta bleed it and I've been fighting a leak so hopefully that works out.
abebehrmann
07-13-2014, 05:07 PM
Spent Saturday and Sunday stripping the interior of the TJ and prepping the surface of the tub for bedliner. Was planning on rolling it on today but the humidity is too high. Will hopefully get two coats on tomorrow after work

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/688FA514-C529-4382-B9B9-A92C773A8119_zpsrzj32h4g.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/688FA514-C529-4382-B9B9-A92C773A8119_zpsrzj32h4g.jpg.html)
rabies
07-14-2014, 09:59 AM
bought new 2900 lumen bulbs for the labartory (garage) lol
bought 15x8 5x4.5 bart steel wheels for 31 MTRs im trying to find.
abebehrmann
07-15-2014, 08:58 AM
So not long after my last post I looked at the weather forecast and remembered we lived in Florida and there is never a time in summer where there is a 8 hour block of time with less than 80% humidity. So we said, "screw it" ran to the store for more beer and started rolling. Here's a few pics.

Don't worry, I had someone inspecting my work and pointing out all the spots I missed sanding.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/10487246_654860462754_621746432674379439_n_zps3511 a017.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/10487246_654860462754_621746432674379439_n_zps3511 a017.jpg.html)

Surface prepped and taped.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/10494864_654860487704_6624674829129731725_n_zps48c d89a4.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/10494864_654860487704_6624674829129731725_n_zps48c d89a4.jpg.html)

The finished product.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/10505487_654860507664_2049747170368426602_n_zps49a 58b13.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/10505487_654860507664_2049747170368426602_n_zps49a 58b13.jpg.html)
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/10502181_654860522634_8543766269757997730_n_zps631 a2449.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/10502181_654860522634_8543766269757997730_n_zps631 a2449.jpg.html)

Now to put everything back together...
bigjim350
07-15-2014, 09:47 AM
Started building some trail doors. They arent gonna be real pretty but they will help me see better. All i gotta do now is replace all the screws in them with rivets, and bedline the doors.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/20140714_114123_zpsympo0hua.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/20140714_114200_zpshpzjojdx.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/20140714_114206_zpsbd5ag0gj.jpg