What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Basslicks]

I see your...



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And raise you...

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Hey 4.3L XJ, I have a 90amp FCAW and I'm wanting to just cut out all the sheet metal in the rear and replace it with 16ga steel diamond plate.... is that a recipe for disaster or is it doable?

[Philxj4L]

Work started on Sunday. Easy job first, got the wire switched for Dyneema rope.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/BF3CB620-6105-4E9F-8BFC-8817B3F57990_zpszu5qvjbs.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/BF3CB620-6105-4E9F-8BFC-8817B3F57990_zpszu5qvjbs.jpg.html)

Then the proper work started, with the norm for Jeeos. Rear damper top mount bolts seizing/breaking, and after much swearing the dampers and sway bar parted company.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/F014407C-8F26-4DE8-9AAE-C33F85CB2F5E_zps9oldgmdi.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/F014407C-8F26-4DE8-9AAE-C33F85CB2F5E_zps9oldgmdi.jpg.html)

Next on the list was the rear flexi hose, it was at this point the Jeep chucked a proper tantrum. The upshot of that being, it's now going to need all the hard brake lines replaced along with the extended flexis.
This may take some time...........
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/21CF277A-1695-4A39-8CD5-19CE63F04F94_zpss6zut0it.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/21CF277A-1695-4A39-8CD5-19CE63F04F94_zpss6zut0it.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

I see your...



And raise you...

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Hey 4.3L XJ, I have a 90amp FCAW and I'm wanting to just cut out all the sheet metal in the rear and replace it with 16ga steel diamond plate.... is that a recipe for disaster or is it doable?

No, you could do that. Just make sure you get it welded to the frame and sides so it will be part of the structural integrity of the unibody

[rabies]

why do people swap out cable for rope? incase cable breaks? no rust?

[Philxj4L]

Safer if it breaks (no whip back) much lighter, a lot easier to handle, and size for size, much stronger than wire. :D

[4.3LXJ]

It is liter, no burrs and doesn't kink.

[jdsilvaca]

I picked up another Dana 44 from an 88 XJ. This one already has a disc brake setup installed on it. It has 3.54 gears and a limited slip in it. It has the Ford Explorer 8.8 brakes on it.

[bigjim350]

I picked up another Dana 44 from an 88 XJ. This one already has a disc brake setup installed on it. It has 3.54 gears and a limited slip in it. It has the Ford Explorer 8.8 brakes on it.

Just make sure you never break an axle shaft. Have you ever priced the replacements on those?

[Philxj4L]

Some good progress yesterday. :)
Before
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/606DD47E-A146-4F3D-9913-98B50771C583_zpsfjmkxmqr.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/606DD47E-A146-4F3D-9913-98B50771C583_zpsfjmkxmqr.jpg.html)
After
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/572CDE30-2B52-429B-ACA8-D21003D342B4_zpsaqq771af.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/572CDE30-2B52-429B-ACA8-D21003D342B4_zpsaqq771af.jpg.html)
Steering damper in place
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/BCAFC953-9302-455B-BB38-CA340E12137D_zps0ghnuc4j.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/BCAFC953-9302-455B-BB38-CA340E12137D_zps0ghnuc4j.jpg.html)
And front.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/8B80823E-9012-4DC9-AFB8-C829F1CF2654_zpsiuoxykpn.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/8B80823E-9012-4DC9-AFB8-C829F1CF2654_zpsiuoxykpn.jpg.html)

[UKJeeper]

Bought Jeep number 9 (XJ number 3)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/15157779456_b4da5802a1_b.jpg

:D

[PAVEMENTPOUNDER]

Im trying to trace out my vacuum lines. my cruise control and vents have stopped working. now i using my sun visor to direct cold air at me. ive heard that there is a reservoir under the front bumper on the passengers side. i found it and a two hoses connected to a T. the T has one open plug for lack of a better word. one of the lines goes to the back of the reservoir and the other follows the passenger side of the engine compartment and i lose it on the fire wall. Any advice?http://www.xjtalk.com/images/smilies/bang.gif

[4.3LXJ]

If that ball has a leak, a common thing it needs to be plugged up or replaced. The symptoms you describe are typical of a vacuum leak and it is generally the hoses or reservoir

[autotech98]

Saw the homade headlight guards on here thuoght id give it a try.got the expanded metal at lowes and some screws for 13$.

[autotech98]

59935994
What do you guys think

[bluedragon436]

59935994
What do you guys think

Looks pretty good.. I wonder what it'd look like with the expanded metal going all the way across the headlights and grille... But I think that does look good like you did it... and should keep from having debris hit your lights... I've seen some put it right on the lights, and think the way you have it would seem to give that buffer zone if needed and protect better... Love the front plate too!!

[rabies]

finally folded the drvr side rear qrtr. a bucket of mud was in there...
and finished up the 4th tube door. full tube dorrrrrrrrrrororos9ososrsW#$@#$%@#$

[Mudderoy]

Bought Jeep number 9 (XJ number 3)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/15157779456_b4da5802a1_b.jpg

:D

Those are pretty pricey over there, aren't they?

[UKJeeper]

Those are pretty pricey over there, aren't they?

Nope. XJ's go for between 400 (old, beat 94 - 96) and 700 (decent 97-98) up to 1200 (pristine 2001).

I got mine for 625

[autotech98]

Thanks. I was thinking about the grill too but lowes only had a 12x24 peice.might have to hit up the local metal fab shop to see about peice for the grill.and about the plate..my daughter got it for me to match the chrome air force sticker on back window..

[oderdene]

Nope. XJ's go for between 400 (old, beat 94 - 96) and 700 (decent 97-98) up to 1200 (pristine 2001).

I got mine for 625

nice find, looks really shining

[autotech98]

Nice one UK how expensive are parts??

[4.3LXJ]

That ought to protect them. How is the light at night?

[autotech98]

I'll have to let you know.just got done makin them today.shouldn't be too bad though..only 1/2 inch expanded.also made a homemade gutter mount light bar awhile ago.need lights for it first

[UKJeeper]

Nice one UK how expensive are parts??

Not too bad. There's quite a few online Jeep stores here. And as the pound is stronger than the dollar, it's often cheaper to buy, ship parts from the US.

And there's a strong Jeep community to find Jeep Parts. I had a towbar sourced for the XJ about 1/2 hour after i posted on a UK forum! :thumbsup:

[rabies]

wow that thing is like brand new. post some more pics. would be awesome to have one thats brand new condition.

[autotech98]

Yeah.most around here are beat and everyone wants top dollar.

[Philxj4L]

Not too bad. There's quite a few online Jeep stores here. And as the pound is stronger than the dollar, it's often cheaper to buy, ship parts from the US.

And there's a strong Jeep community to find Jeep Parts. I had a towbar sourced for the XJ about 1/2 hour after i posted on a UK forum! :thumbsup:

Now finish the job ! Tell all these nice folk how much you didn't pay for that fine example :D

[WhileInTheWild]

Haven't done anything to my new to me (but mint) 2001 XJ for a couple of days as I've been sick, all I've really done since I brought it home on Saturday is to freshen up the faded exterior trim with the heat gun trick and swapped out the hitch cover (sorry, I just don't identify as a Texan):

http://i.imgur.com/DQMWHT1.jpg

I've also been working on removing those stickers but they are really thin so won't peel off and need to be scraped off, need to remember to get some GooGone at the store as WD-40 and vinegar didn't seem to help. I have only managed to get one off so far. The only other thing was a heavy duty cover for the rear bench seat so the dogs don't ruin the seats, I was expecting the Cherokee to be more of a beater so I didn't have to worry about things like that but I scored big time with a close to new condition jeep so have to keep it like that.

I have a new stereo head unit (Pioneer MVH-X370BT) on the way from Crutchfield with the install kit + faceplate so that will be the first real project this weekend. I was thinking about replacing the speakers too but I don't know if that is really worth it, anyone have experience with that?

[autotech98]

Try the heat gun on the stickets man.and you will want to replace the speakers.i got polk audio's in the doors but havent replaced the rear ones yet

[WhileInTheWild]

The heat gun worked on the other bumper sticker but not on the reflective tape, I'll take to them with a plastic pot scraper once I'm feeling a bit better.

[bluedragon436]

I have a new stereo head unit (Pioneer MVH-X370BT) on the way from Crutchfield with the install kit + faceplate so that will be the first real project this weekend. I was thinking about replacing the speakers too but I don't know if that is really worth it, anyone have experience with that?

I replaced both the doors and the rear speakers in my 98, I did Kenwood 3 ways all the way around, and loved the sound.. If I was to get another 97+ w/ the sound bar or even a 96- I'd replace the head unit and speakers with Alpine and run an Alpine in line amp behind the head unit to get more sound out of the speakers, even in my XJ I enjoyed having a good all around sound to the audio...

[autotech98]

Ive just got thoese speakets and a newer crysler head unit w the cd and tape.

[Basslicks]

No, you could do that. Just make sure you get it welded to the frame and sides so it will be part of the structural integrity of the unibody

Great thanks man. I think I've talked to you over in Cherokeeforum about your OBA mod with the factory AC retained.




On to what I did - Monday: Fell asleep underneath it on the creeper for a solid hour. Best nap ever.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Naps under the vehicles are the best. Everyone thinks youre intense busy but only we know the truth lol.

[bluedragon436]

Naps under the vehicles are the best. Everyone thinks youre intense busy but only we know the truth lol.

Harder to get away with under a lifted Jeep though... They can easily see you're sleeping and not doing anything useful... :indifferent0020: I say it's useful still, even if it isn't beneficial to working on the vehicle!! :P

[WhiteDevil1311]

Im fortunate my wife wont bend down to check lol. Im stock height so far.

[4.3LXJ]

If I nap under the Jeep, the shop cat will nap too :D

[UKJeeper]

Just don't sit up suddenly...

[UKJeeper]

Now finish the job ! Tell all these nice folk how much you didn't pay for that fine example :D

I did, above.

Keep up!

[Philxj4L]

I did, above.

Keep up!

Seen that AFTER I posted. :bang:
Must pay more attention !

[TallGuyJeep]

Changed the oil last night. not a big deal but felt good to do something productive on the jeep. :) It's so satisfying to be able to maintain and fix things myself instead of paying the big bucks for someone else to do a crappy job.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Drove it

[4.3LXJ]

Took it apart :smiley-taunt002:

[XJ Wheeler]

Got tools out of it....

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[autotech98]

Just a guick update on headlight guards and answer to your question 4.3 xj they dont see to cut down on the light output:D

[Basslicks]

Naps under the vehicles are the best. Everyone thinks youre intense busy but only we know the truth lol.


Harder to get away with under a lifted Jeep though... They can easily see you're sleeping and not doing anything useful... :indifferent0020: I say it's useful still, even if it isn't beneficial to working on the vehicle!! :P


Im fortunate my wife wont bend down to check lol. Im stock height so far.


If I nap under the Jeep, the shop cat will nap too :D


Just don't sit up suddenly...


LOL!!!! Glad to know I'm not alone in this. My jeep is still stock height, but I had the rear wheels up on ramps to get everything at a better height for working on. Incidentally, that was just the right height to facilitate excellent napping conditions. It was early morning (I had just got off of night shift) and the wife was still asleep, so I didn't even have to worry about getting caught. :bacondance:


Oh yeah, and the van was almost out of gas last night, so we all went to Wednesday night church in the Heep. The floorboards gave new meaning to "holy journey"

[Basslicks]

Just a guick update on headlight guards and answer to your question 4.3 xj they dont see to cut down on the light output:D

Did you get the ones like mine or something else?

[autotech98]

Made the guards.have stock sealed beam lights

[ArmyGuy45]

Changed the oil and cleaned the air filter.

[Philxj4L]

Things are moving on nicely. The Jeep now has a completed lift and brakes, bonus was the hard lines didn't need replaced. :)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/50092297-A6E4-429E-A91B-782D35FBBCEE_zpsecfnshrr.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/50092297-A6E4-429E-A91B-782D35FBBCEE_zpsecfnshrr.jpg.html)
There was some work involved with the rear dampers, due to it all gettin a bit 'breaky' during the strip down.
The 4 point harness has been fitted, while retaining the standard seat belt. The roof winch is coming on, placement of the winch and fairlead is sorted.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/205FC507-5C21-4C15-8F23-3F16A5E37806_zpsdzotxtg1.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/205FC507-5C21-4C15-8F23-3F16A5E37806_zpsdzotxtg1.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/877795C0-DD57-462C-AA64-4C1EDCD5F0D7_zpsddtjdrym.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/877795C0-DD57-462C-AA64-4C1EDCD5F0D7_zpsddtjdrym.jpg.html)
Richard will be dropping the headliner and fitting a bracing plate to hook up with the roof braces and the winch mount plate will 'sandwich' the roof.the soloniid and isolator switch will be fitted below the drivers seat. :beer:

[rabies]

sinched up tighter the interior ceiling net that holds clean and cold weather cloths.

[denverd1]

to hook up with the roof braces and the winch mount plate will 'sandwich' the roof.the soloniid and isolator switch will be fitted below the drivers seat. :beer:

Roof winch?

Also keep your sandwich pieces different sizes. If they're the same, you can tear the roof easily with mild pressure on the plate. Saw it on 4x4 show one sat morning....

[Philxj4L]

Roof winch?

Also keep your sandwich pieces different sizes. If they're the same, you can tear the roof easily with mild pressure on the plate. Saw it on 4x4 show one sat morning....

The winch plate is not much larger the the winch itself,so good to go on that front. :) I wasn't actually aware of that,it's good to know.
The roof winch it to get me front the wheelchair up to seat height. My legs are pretty much useless now. :)

[denverd1]

The winch plate is not much larger the the winch itself,so good to go on that front. :) I wasn't actually aware of that,it's good to know.
The roof winch it to get me front the wheelchair up to seat height. My legs are pretty much useless now. :)

love seeing cool stuff like that!!

[WhileInTheWild]

The new stereo came from Crutchfield (2015 model):

http://i.imgur.com/qvb5fTe.jpg

Hooked up the wiring harness:

http://i.imgur.com/BlDnBo4.jpg

Pulled out the stock cassette radio, anyone interested in it? Is like new:

http://i.imgur.com/ZgN3SEX.jpg

New vs old:

http://i.imgur.com/SJ63E9o.jpg

And installed:

http://i.imgur.com/d9qQD6k.jpg

(Crappy pic as the sun was backlighting it)

[XjWoofy801]

I reamed my knuckles and pitman arm for some serious off road 1 TON! steering :wow: here's the reamer i used http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/woofy801/brand_zpsda6de2e7.jpg (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/woofy801/media/brand_zpsda6de2e7.jpg.html)
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/woofy801/1inchreamer_zpsc00fbcd1.jpg (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/woofy801/media/1inchreamer_zpsc00fbcd1.jpg.html)
the remaer is a 1 inch with a 1/2 inch shank and scored for 55 bucks
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/woofy801/drill_zpsc5d12461.jpg (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/woofy801/media/drill_zpsc5d12461.jpg.html)
here is a pic of it in the drill holly :turd: it takes up space under the knuckle
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/woofy801/20140907_114610_zps78206da6.jpg (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/woofy801/media/20140907_114610_zps78206da6.jpg.html)
to the bottom of the paint is how far it needed to go AND FINALLY! the pitman arm comparison between reamed vs drilled
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/woofy801/pitmanreamedvsdrilling_zpsff67c434.jpg (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/woofy801/media/pitmanreamedvsdrilling_zpsff67c434.jpg.html)
its clear which is better :tongueroll:
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz311/woofy801/1inchreamervs78drillbit_zpsfcd72b70.jpg (http://s839.photobucket.com/user/woofy801/media/1inchreamervs78drillbit_zpsfcd72b70.jpg.html)
you'd have to be :banana: to choose drilled and that was my day hope it helps

[Philxj4L]

The final push was made over the past couple of days, fitting the winch and some tidying up.
A good sized plate was sorted for the inside of the roof.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/0A25728E-EB10-4D0A-9BC6-5D5ABBA071C1_zpsntu6y8rx.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/0A25728E-EB10-4D0A-9BC6-5D5ABBA071C1_zpsntu6y8rx.jpg.html)
Wiring was lost, and isolator fitted in easy reach, but not in your face.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/A4BA3ACF-7A35-4992-A20D-1367AC47FDD2_zpsyveksgzv.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/A4BA3ACF-7A35-4992-A20D-1367AC47FDD2_zpsyveksgzv.jpg.html)
Once done, the set up was tested to around 210lb with no issues. :beer:
I'm really happy with the results.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/560E8BA2-C9C4-4ED9-84DD-F8B0A222036A_zpsolkjolay.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/560E8BA2-C9C4-4ED9-84DD-F8B0A222036A_zpsolkjolay.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/7172C21A-E04A-47F6-BCC6-1C150D1DACF5_zpsdjreioe7.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/7172C21A-E04A-47F6-BCC6-1C150D1DACF5_zpsdjreioe7.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/89EABB41-C510-4003-8BBB-68EACC34E441_zpsftgpsqz4.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/89EABB41-C510-4003-8BBB-68EACC34E441_zpsftgpsqz4.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

The final push was made over the past couple of days, fitting the winch and some tidying up.
A good sized plate was sorted for the inside of the roof.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/0A25728E-EB10-4D0A-9BC6-5D5ABBA071C1_zpsntu6y8rx.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/0A25728E-EB10-4D0A-9BC6-5D5ABBA071C1_zpsntu6y8rx.jpg.html)
Wiring was lost, and isolator fitted in easy reach, but not in your face.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/A4BA3ACF-7A35-4992-A20D-1367AC47FDD2_zpsyveksgzv.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/A4BA3ACF-7A35-4992-A20D-1367AC47FDD2_zpsyveksgzv.jpg.html)
Once done, the set up was tested to around 210lb with no issues. :beer:
I'm really happy with the results.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/560E8BA2-C9C4-4ED9-84DD-F8B0A222036A_zpsolkjolay.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/560E8BA2-C9C4-4ED9-84DD-F8B0A222036A_zpsolkjolay.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/7172C21A-E04A-47F6-BCC6-1C150D1DACF5_zpsdjreioe7.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/7172C21A-E04A-47F6-BCC6-1C150D1DACF5_zpsdjreioe7.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/89EABB41-C510-4003-8BBB-68EACC34E441_zpsftgpsqz4.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/89EABB41-C510-4003-8BBB-68EACC34E441_zpsftgpsqz4.jpg.html)

Looks great! An all new appeal. :D Hope that winch works well for ya!

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[Mrbreeze824]

Installed "pool noodles" in the front fender gaps. New Uniden cb install, stream light stinger charger mounted, fixed 2 rust holes on the rear quarter panels. Next weekend 2x6 rockers!!!!!!

[autotech98]

Replacwd rear brajes on wifes grand chetokee

[UKJeeper]

Went wheeling with... one or two other Jeepers!

Are there Jeepers in the UK? I would say, yes!

[oderdene]

inspected fuel tank and cleaned filter at bottom of fuel pump. 2 year ago I filled pinhole leaks with epoxy and they still hold great. I guess they was a spot weld of baffle.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VPnS7G3GZSA/VBWqXnfdcKI/AAAAAAAADjw/dYQVFZCm9Xk/s1600/20140914_131214.jpg


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[oderdene]

received moog LCA bushings, will replace during weekend

[autotech98]

Did you get the ones like mine or something else?
hey justin what do your headlight guards look like? i made mine from 1/2 inch 18 guage expanded sheet i got at lowes.Im thinking of doing the grill too but wanna get a jy grill and cut out the middle.wanna see if that lowers engine temps too

[autotech98]

Went wheeling with... one or two other Jeepers!

Are there Jeepers in the UK? I would say, yes!

Just a small select group of friends...Glad to see you all love jeeps as much as we do !:D

[downsy]

Not really today but last week. Installed new lower control arms with new bushings. The old bushings were shot and collapsed. I did the whole arm instead of just the bushings because someone in the local Jeep club were selling both arms with bushings for the cost of a set of bushings. Ease of installation. New shocks also installed at the same time. Rear shocks just came in today so those and the upper control arm bushings are on the agenda this week before the weekend trip to Truckhaven Hills.

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Transmission skid plate installed at the same time
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Got my Nate's 4x4 Rock Rails in and installed those as well a few days after the control arms and shocks. Painted OD green with Krylon Camo Fusion paint.

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Faded fender flares were getting on my nerves so they came off for a hosing down with TAN Krylon Camo paint and I pulled the door moulding at the same time. Magic eraser wheel came in today so this week the old 3m Tape is getting taken off as well.

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Next on the agenda after the front upper control arm bushings is to rebuild the rear suspension as well with new bushings as well as do some spring measurements to see if I need to replace the spring packs. If they're still good a 2in BB is going on. If not upcountry replacement springs are going in front and rear.

Big project is to repaint the Jeep in CARC Green with CARC tan highlights in places like the fender flares and bumper caps.

[WhileInTheWild]

IMGUR is not cooperating with me today so no pics but over the last few days I have:
- applied the XJ Talk decal (pro tip: it is a decal so apply like a regular sticker, go over with an old credit card or other scraping implement and then peel off the opaque part of the sticker)
- got stuck for the first time on a sand dune that was slightly too steep, self extracted with TimmyTXJ's guidance and later found out that I busted the power steering pressure line hose while doing so
- diagnosed the odd whirring sound on the way home to be a lack of power steering fluid and discovered the power steering pressure line hose had leaked all the fluid
- ordered a replacement hose

[downsy]

New rear shocks. But for some reason one of the shocks I got was missing a lower bushing. But I didn't notice until I had already started to modify them for the poor man's bar pin eliminators.

So I pressed out the lower bushing from the old shock and put it in place for now. It's pretty mangled but will work. I fired an e-mail off to Monroe to see if I could get a replacement bushing sent to my PO BOX.

[cantab27]

put radiator back in so I can kill jeep this coming sunday......skid time baby

[Philxj4L]

!!! Not best pleased. The Jeep had been running a second hand 3" lift for around 2-3 years. Having just got it back after replacing the lift and a few other jobs, unfortunately, it's gonna have to go back ! I got a pair of brand new Rough Country +3" coils, and I've actually LOST around 1.5" of height. The RC coils are soft as hell compared to the old ones. So back it goes to have the old coils refitted.

[autotech98]

I think i might have went overboard a little :eek:6056

[4.3LXJ]

:D :D

[denverd1]

I think i might have went overboard a little :eek:6056

Hope that doesn't affect your engine temps!!

And is that some sort of cat on your front plate??

[autotech98]

Its not seeming to affect the temps so far and no its an air force liscense plate.crappy samsung camera in phone ...lol

[WhiteDevil1311]

Defied death wobble. Time to upgrade the entire front end

[autotech98]

The force is strong with this one :cool:

[WhiteDevil1311]

Yesterday it "wobbled" 90 degrees on me I thought it was gonna roll but I had space to regain it and this morning it wobbled again not as hard but with it getting consistent at 45 mph and above on any sort of unsmooth surface. I am starting with shocks and maybe a new track bar but I have no evidence of loose parts where there should be with the wobble.

[autotech98]

No bad ball joints?

[WhileInTheWild]

The parts and tools came in today to swap out my power steering high pressure line hose, gave the threads a good soaking with PB blaster, took off the air box, swore a bunch, drank some beer and finally got the damn lower nut loose. Ended up needing both a 10" and 6" extension to get the right leverage, putting the new one on was pretty straightforward after that headache. Now TheWild is back on the road and the steering feels better now.

[WhileInTheWild]

Also this:
http://i.imgur.com/KbjBEA8.jpg

[downsy]

Replaced upper control arm bushings. Passenger side ones weren't too bad but still pretty dry rotted, but the driver's side ones were collapsing and coming apart. Guess that's where my thump noises were coming from.

Next on the list is Bumpstops. Then after that new springs on all 4 corners and new bushings in the rear for the new springs.

Dry rotted and some of them were collapsing
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Pretty sure this is where my front end knock was coming from
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The new freshness, while I thought this one was going to be the easiest one and the one I did last it was by far the hardest one to do with the ball joint press kit. I spent nearly half my time getting this one back in out of the 4 hours I spent doing this job.
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[WhiteDevil1311]

Autotech. Thats still unknown. I cam say the u joint at the right side hub is shot. It cn move with little fingertip effort.

[autotech98]

Thats a good place to start.if that is shot then it can put stress on ball joints and cause them to fail and vice versa.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Yeah im worried about the tie rods mostly. That much nonsense is sure to weaken them drastically

[autotech98]

Had that on a 79 bronco with 33's.hot a bad bump or rr track and it had a seizure.just held on and hit the brakes! And then go home and change your shorts..lol

[Brasscatz]

I unearthed it from the garage to have my garage door replaced.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/19/temejybe.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/19/tyzu4y2u.jpg

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[slipinkramer]

That is a nice looking XJ there.

[Brasscatz]

Thank ya kindly ;) garage kept lol. As you can see, it got a rain bath and it washed the sand off that was left behind from TORR lol

[XJ Wheeler]

Its eyes must hurt from the blinding sun after being in the dungeon! :poke:

:p

[WhiteDevil1311]

Picked up the 3 front shocks for it

[oderdene]

soaked rear hatch area corrosion with brake fluid for weeks, cleaning with sand

[autotech98]

Put new 1000 ca battery in it.

[rabies]

put in tactical visor
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3563.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3563.jpg.html)
fixed my "defrost only" problem. hooked up a vacuum line from manifold to this little hose at the firewall
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3561.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3561.jpg.html)
found this in the junkyard. so no my mic doesnt lay around
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3562.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3562.jpg.html)
found and fixed a vacuum leak
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3560.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3560.jpg.html)
found a one piece oil cap to replace the broken spinning/clocking peice of crap
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3559.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3559.jpg.html)

and started working on my permanent water source
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3556.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3556.jpg.html)

[WhiteDevil1311]

Replaced front shocks. Stuck on the stabilizer. Gotta wait til the morning to get it torched out. Wont free up from the tie rod assembly the frame side is out.

[nickxj94]

Attempted to rebuild my nss today, well it didn't want to come off and I broke it..:eek: 6062

Got a fb friend sending me a good one Monday.

[autotech98]

priced the materials for homemade roof rack like i saw in bear's article.About 90$.then was talking to the guy at metal shop where i got the metal for the grill and he said they could build one for around that much.so i gave him dimensions and hes supposed to get back to me. Will let you all know what happens
:bacondance:

[XJ Wheeler]

Had a little bit of time today so I finally swapped out the leaking heater control valve. The new Four Seasons/Parts Master unit had a small difference. The top connection is 90* clockwise from the original. A forewarning in case anyone needs a new one. I just cut about an inch and a half off and it hooked up well enough. Also looked at the routing for my 50" bar wiring.

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[autotech98]

sounds like fun jake! where is that anyway.had a neighbor give me one,brand new had it laying in his shed :D

[XJ Wheeler]

sounds like fun jake! where is that anyway.had a neighbor give me one,brand new had it laying in his shed :D

You bet. I was just glad to work on the jeep again! We are a nutty people huh! :D

It is just above and to the left of cylinder #5 looking from the front.

Here
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Gave me a chance to get rid of those spring type hose clamps you need pliers for.

[Philxj4L]

Fitted another 30" single row Cree bar. :)

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/C5E67002-8FAA-4A4A-B664-5BD4F4282ADD_zpsqnpomlvd.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/C5E67002-8FAA-4A4A-B664-5BD4F4282ADD_zpsqnpomlvd.jpg.html)

[WhiteDevil1311]

Woohoo I won the battle. Had an intense 7 hour firefight with the tie rod end of the stabilizer shock....4 drill bits and a ton of bad baby and the battle was won in a shower of sparks

[nickxj94]

You bet. I was just glad to work on the jeep again! We are a nutty people huh! :D

It is just above and to the left of cylinder #5 looking from the front.

Here
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6066

Gave me a chance to get rid of those spring type hose clamps you need pliers for.
Hate that stupid thing! I've went through two of them.

[autotech98]

Well i dont seem to have one on my 98....?ill have to pass that brand new one in my shed to someone in need

[autotech98]

on the way to work noticed blue wouldn't shift into o.d.pulled her in neutral and shut it off and tried to start it...no luck:bang: put it in park and fired it up and she shifted into o.d. fine. Got to work and fiddled with shifter in nuetral and got it to start.replaced nss about 6 mo ago guess ill have to adjust it some :smiley-scared003:

[TallGuyJeep]

Been busy the last few days getting ready for the big elk hunt. Biggest thing is I bought some new tires. Goodyear Wrangler Authority in 31x10.50. Extremely pleased with how they turned out, my old tires were so bad I feel like I'm driving a Cadillac. 6069

Also got rid of my wobble from 50-55, and humming around 40-50. :D

Next on the list was to get the trailer lighting squared away. Not a big deal, just took forever.
6070

Finally got the switch for my KC's wired into the dash, instead of just hanging wrapped around the shifter.

Now just need to finish packing!
6071
(That's my dad)

Pretty excited about getting dirty with the new set up. :)
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[denverd1]

Its not seeming to affect the temps so far and no its an air force liscense plate.crappy samsung camera in phone ...lol

Got it!! Wasn't trying to be a smartass, just really couldn't figure that one out!

Thanks for your service
:patriot:

[autotech98]

No problem.like i said not best camera on my phone.and thank you :D

[prerunner1982]

Nothing yet, but the plan is to pull the alternator when I get home.

[rabies]

omg....put one RE lift leaf pack on so far. what a pain n headache

[RocknXJ]

I pulled my rear C8.25 axle from under my '99 XJ. Removed the Ruff Stuff cover and attempted to pull the C clip from the diff with no luck. I have the PowerTrax NoSlip "locker" and apparently this can be a PITA to remove. I ended up drilling a small hole (holes, really) in the C-clip and will attempt to pull it from the diff with a small screw driver or tap. I'll cut the PowerTrax from the diff if this does not work.

I'm attempting to install an ARB air locker with Viair OBA. I'm on this page because I want to purchase the locker and compressor through the Amazon link, but so far I have not been able to find it. It is almost as difficult to find the Amazon link (for the You Bought What feature) as it is to remove the C-clip ha ha ha.

Update: Found the Amazon link. Maybe it's my computer settings, but this forum is full of ads and crap that makes finding links and reading info very difficult. Suggest moving the Amazon link to the top of the page and eliminating some of the clutter.

[XJ Wheeler]

I pulled my rear C8.25 axle from under my '99 XJ. Removed the Ruff Stuff cover and attempted to pull the C clip from the diff with no luck. I have the PowerTrax NoSlip "locker" and apparently this can be a PITA to remove. I ended up drilling a small hole (holes, really) in the C-clip and will attempt to pull it from the diff with a small screw driver or tap. I'll cut the PowerTrax from the diff if this does not work.

I'm attempting to install an ARB air locker with Viair OBA. I'm on this page because I want to purchase the locker and compressor through the Amazon link, but so far I have not been able to find it. It is almost as difficult to find the Amazon link (for the You Bought What feature) as it is to remove the C-clip ha ha ha.

Update: Found the Amazon link. Maybe it's my computer settings, but this forum is full of ads and crap that makes finding links and reading info very difficult. Suggest moving the Amazon link to the top of the page and eliminating some of the clutter.

Nice upgrade! The No-Slip is suppose to be good but ARB is better of course. :D

On the link i usually find it either on the home page or at the bottom of any page if i remember correctly.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[RocknXJ]

Nice upgrade! The No-Slip is suppose to be good but ARB is better of course. :D

On the link i usually find it either on the home page or at the bottom of any page if i remember correctly.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

I found the link and ordered a Heavy Duty Viair on board air system. We'll see if it makes it on You Bought What on XJ Talk ha ha.

The No-Slip worked well for the October NAXJA trips to Moab and Big Bear in April, but it failed on the Sierra Fest run in August at Deer Valley. I've rebuilt the front D30 with the Warn hub kit and chromo shafts, inner sleeves, and Synergy ball joints. I'm adding an ARB air locker for the rear C8.25. Yeah, I believe it will be much better than the No-Slip. I'm looking forward to testing it on the trail soon.

[XJ Wheeler]

I found the link and ordered a Heavy Duty Viair on board air system. We'll see if it makes it on You Bought What on XJ Talk ha ha.

The No-Slip worked well for the October NAXJA trips to Moab and Big Bear in April, but it failed on the Sierra Fest run in August at Deer Valley. I've rebuilt the front D30 with the Warn hub kit and chromo shafts, inner sleeves, and Synergy ball joints. I'm adding an ARB air locker for the rear C8.25. Yeah, I believe it will be much better than the No-Slip. I'm looking forward to testing it on the trail soon.

Pretty sure it will, cause it'll give Tony a chance to talk about his he put on not long ago. :D

Very nice list of parts! Which shafts did you go with?

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[RocknXJ]

Pretty sure it will, cause it'll give Tony a chance to talk about his he put on not long ago. :D

Very nice list of parts! Which shafts did you go with?

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

I broke a few parts on my D30 a couple of years ago on the Rubicon and took the opportunity to upgrade to the Warn hub kit with 4340 shafts. This is the lighter kit with 27 spline inner and outer shafts and I upgraded the front driveshaft to a long travel HD type while I was at it. Had I known better, I would have went with the 31 spline outers with the stronger hubs but that will give me something to replace next time I break.

[XJ Wheeler]

I broke a few parts on my D30 a couple of years ago on the Rubicon and took the opportunity to upgrade to the Warn hub kit with 4340 shafts. This is the lighter kit with 27 spline inner and outer shafts and I upgraded the front driveshaft to a long travel HD type while I was at it. Had I known better, I would have went with the 31 spline outers with the stronger hubs but that will give me something to replace next time I break.

Breakage is always the best reason for an upgrade. :D

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[ArmyGuy45]

Replaced the battery. I got the Duralast Gold with a 5 year warranty. Lets see if the AZ heat can kill it before hand!

[autotech98]

Good choice! Same one i just put in mine.

[autotech98]

Found my nss was loose so it wouldnt shift into od.adjusted it and now its good

[WhiteDevil1311]

Replaced the battery. I got the Duralast Gold with a 5 year warranty. Lets see if the AZ heat can kill it before hand!
Chuck Lidell says......

[prerunner1982]

...install an alternator. :D

pulled it last night and got it swapped out at the parts store, but too late by the time I got home to install.

[abebehrmann]

Took the Jeep out with the local club last weekend. Was very wet. Didn't get too many pics because we went out right at nightfall but here are a couple we were able to get.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/C535091C-EDCC-4CCF-BCB5-DDC311F3D795_zpsntflcito.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/C535091C-EDCC-4CCF-BCB5-DDC311F3D795_zpsntflcito.jpg.html)
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/50FA973E-6DBE-4776-B953-174AE7CD6570_zpss1iunyp9.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/50FA973E-6DBE-4776-B953-174AE7CD6570_zpss1iunyp9.jpg.html)
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/0DEF6638-83DB-4C4C-B6A9-91723FDF991B_zpsez0esodc.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/0DEF6638-83DB-4C4C-B6A9-91723FDF991B_zpsez0esodc.jpg.html)

Got into some mud and water that was up near the door sills, something I usually try to avoid but there was only one way through it. :rolleye0012: This pic is actually after I hosed it down once in the driveway when I got home.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/544B0198-7618-4B9F-9E9A-26FBB63E8C68_zpsanpgfx5t.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/544B0198-7618-4B9F-9E9A-26FBB63E8C68_zpsanpgfx5t.jpg.html)

Got some water in the front diff, so changed that last night. Tonight I'll be going through the brakes and lubing everything with a zerk.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/2A8C04DB-48C2-4FDF-8E6E-7C1A2DBC8297_zpsxjdlhtra.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/2A8C04DB-48C2-4FDF-8E6E-7C1A2DBC8297_zpsxjdlhtra.jpg.html)

[rabies]

very slow, painful and agravating but making progress.
both leaf springs on. 1 not able to get a bolt in. cant move axle much cuz i need a longer brake line.
bottom shock bolt snapped. not sure what to do . maybe just weld them on.
stock jx rear shocks vs jk rubicon shocks(were red)
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3585.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3585.jpg.html)

had to cut into driver side to get to top of shock. psngr side i could do from under

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3587.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3587.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

On that bottom shock bolt, you can grind it off and use the upper shock bolt from any C or K series Chevy pickup. It bolts into the frame instead of welding on

[rabies]

hmmm have any pics of that. iv done some googling. seen it mentioned but no pics. does the whole stud come out? looks like one peice with teh bracket

[4.3LXJ]

There is a nut on the back. It comes right out. I have used them many times for custom shock installations

[rabies]

oh the back of these oem studs has a domed backplate. like welded in. drill through that?

[4.3LXJ]

yes

[XJ Wheeler]

Started wiring the 50". Just the switch part since I had to remove the lightbar to redo the paint on the mounts. So the dash got pulled apart again. Gotta start counting how many times I have to do this. :rolleyes:

[autotech98]

Let there be light!:cool:

[rabies]

3-4" rubicon express leaf packs with even overlaod spring removed provides 6" of lift
oem XJ brake hose vs. YJ brake hose for the rear was mandatory
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3594.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3594.jpg.html)
cost $17 at autozone
progress........

[denverd1]

last night, brought her back to the house from her summer home. Today i gave it the annual once over before it goes to the deer lease.

Checked all fluids. Added 1/2 qt of oil and topped off radiator and reservoir. Washer fluid too.
Finally put in the reverse projectors I've had for close to a year
Aired down to 16 lbs for tomorrow's ride and calibrated 2 deflators.
Painted rear quarters where the trim was removed.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/cdb29091be252e712b883f3b62f8c90d.jpg
Pulled the winch line and rewound it. Added a copious amount of wd40. If you're looking at winches, go synthetic. Cable sucks. Still got a wire splinter I can't find:mad:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/71132f2e6cf7ac5f755dd864a9580622.jpg
And put my CB in
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/7c1385ca125a3e1ef97ce03bdfc6274e.jpg
Curious what you cats think of my antenna placement. Does it need to be on roof?

[downsy]

With a magnet mount I'd just stick it on the roof. Much better ground plane up there. Not to mention that will constantly interfere with the hatch and without a tennis ball mounted on it it's going to constantly bash into the hatch.

Roof is ideal because it gives your antenna a full 360* unobstructed view but is not always ideal on the trail depending on your area. I did mine in a hood/fender gap mount and have had it mounted to the side of the hatch before as well which worked pretty good for me.

[denverd1]

My favorite part of today's action

[OGCollard]

Not today but tomorrow. Welding up n lining n installing homemade roof rack! Super excited. Will post pics!

[denverd1]

Not today but tomorrow. Welding up n lining n installing homemade roof rack! Super excited. Will post pics!
Bonzer! What tubing?

[XJ Wheeler]

On mine, I got the lightbar mounts painted. Hopefully for the last time. :rolleyes:

On my brothers... He recently got the yj brake hoses to replace his and couldn't seem to get the old ones off. So I tried helping but man, those things are welded together! We tried everything I could think of short of cutting the line and making a new one. PB for several days, a mini torch, and two sets of vise grips couldn't get them loose at the line. So he's chosen to wait for now.

[cantab27]

Loaded up on trailer for a run in the morning ... But sad news coming in of a death in a river crossing involving members of club I'm in ... So on the trailer it will stay

[cantab27]

http://i.stuff.co.nz/national/10552765/Search-for-driver-swept-away-in-river

Very sad

[OGCollard]

1/2 inch EMT tubing with steel expanded metal

[4.3LXJ]

Loaded up on trailer for a run in the morning ... But sad news coming in of a death in a river crossing involving members of club I'm in ... So on the trailer it will stay

Sorry to hear that Mate.

[jeepin_idaho]

I took mine out hunting this morning. Didn't get anything though. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/c6617628ad3d88be283cb5f17b23d59f.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/285e513441ba4444a679adbb0b6a31ed.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/e38f00f54fe4d8537b97ac00818c36aa.jpg

[WhileInTheWild]

Roughed in some cargo area storage and now I'm sitting here staring at it to see if it is really what I want, it will all be carpeted and I will build in two drawers.

http://i.imgur.com/bCbc92f.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Loaded up on trailer for a run in the morning ... But sad news coming in of a death in a river crossing involving members of club I'm in ... So on the trailer it will stay

Sorry to hear Wayne. Hope the best for his loved ones.

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[downsy]

What's that box on the right and how did you attach it?


I went over the hobby shop and tightened everything down in the front end cause I had a knocking that wouldn't go away when sawing the wheel back and forth, and also pulled all the fender flares and re mounted them on the stud plates.

I really wish I could meet the engineer who thought those plates were a good idea and give him a good swift kick. Those studs are too narrow and snap if you look at the wrong. One of my back flares is being held on with two studs now and one of the fronts is held on with 3. I broke 4 studs off today. :sad0147:

[WhileInTheWild]

What's that box on the right and how did you attach It?

Got it from eBay: New Jeep Cherokee XJ Cargo Box Steel Locking Storage Camping Tactical Lido Box | eBay

Attaches to the steel backer under the trim, you drill through the trim to mark the holes, take off the trim panel, drill through the steel backer, attach the bolts to the steel backer, cut away some of the padding, put the trim panel back on and then bolt the box to it. There is an option to bolt to the floor as well but it doesn't need it and I didn't feel like dealing with that.

[downsy]

That's nice I like how they cut it out so the cubby doesn't become wasted space :)

[WhiteDevil1311]

On mine, I got the lightbar mounts painted. Hopefully for the last time. :rolleyes:

On my brothers... He recently got the yj brake hoses to replace his and couldn't seem to get the old ones off. So I tried helping but man, those things are welded together! We tried everything I could think of short of cutting the line and making a new one. PB for several days, a mini torch, and two sets of vise grips couldn't get them loose at the line. So he's chosen to wait for now.
Needs heat. Mapp gas will slowly do the job if you dont have access to oxyacet torches

[XJ Wheeler]

Needs heat. Mapp gas will slowly do the job if you dont have access to oxyacet torches

We did try a small butane torch cause we don't want to heat up too much behind it but i do have a bit larger propane one we could try.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Butane and propane dont burn hot enough to cause the needed expansion. A little bit goes a long way. Where is it seized at?

[XJ Wheeler]

Butane and propane dont burn hot enough to cause the needed expansion. A little bit goes a long way. Where is it seized at?

The flare nut on the line at the hose.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Ouch. You coukd always reflare that end instead of replace the line too

[XJ Wheeler]

Ouch. You coukd always reflare that end instead of replace the line too

I think it will come to that should he choose to do it. We have the tools for that i just think he's lost initiative.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Took me 7 hours to get the stabilizers tie rod bolt out....no heat. Me personally woukd run a new line for integrity reasons. Sounds like his is a rust belt xj too

[autotech98]

Reaimed headlights on blue.low beams now lighting road instead of peoples eyes.adjusted "fog ligts" on top of bumper and bought new pair at wally world to replace busted up overpriced factory units under bumper.

[XJ Wheeler]

Took me 7 hours to get the stabilizers tie rod bolt out....no heat. Me personally woukd run a new line for integrity reasons. Sounds like his is a rust belt xj too

Same here. Mine already has had most of the lines replaced due to rust. His actually is pretty rust free and generally doesn't have problems with bolts and nuts. So it kinda surprises me how much trouble we had with it.

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[autotech98]

Hey jake did you put some brake fluid on the nut.seems to work pretty good

[WhiteDevil1311]

Brake fluid and old diesel oil works best. Even straight kerosene will eat the rust away better then pb

[XJ Wheeler]

Just used pb but will tell him to try those. Thanks

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[autotech98]

I love! Pb but some times you just need a little more.

[rabies]

finally got the front RE 3" coil springs on. they r actually like 8"s its ridiculous. stupid stupid don't know what to do

[autotech98]

Add more spring in back!!

[4.3LXJ]

finally got the front RE 3" coil springs on. they r actually like 8"s its ridiculous. stupid stupid don't know what to do

Pics?

[rabies]

Pics?

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3621.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3621.jpg.html)
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3620.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3620.jpg.html)

[autotech98]

Looks good man!

[negative0ne87]

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3621.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3621.jpg.html)
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3620.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3620.jpg.html)

LOOKS good :thumbsup:

[4.3LXJ]

I don't think you have that much lift on there. But it might need a little more in the back. I can't tell from the pic, but how thick is that isolator on top of the coil? Stock is 1/2"

[rabies]

thanks fellas.
stock isolater. small ring is rubber. front n back is even. its the light outside n my driveway.
yet to get new tracjbar mount bolts then get alignment.

[downsy]

Just got done wiring up the manual fan bypass and ran the wiring for the extended idle switch. Now just waiting for my switches to come in with some other goodies from Amazon Prime, to finish the extended idle wiring.

The manual fan bypass works as intended :)

[denverd1]

that lift looks pretty even to me.

Acetone and brake fluid make a pretty badass penetrant. Used about half a can of PB on pitmar arm, then hit it with a propane torch. Didn't phase it. Wasn't impressed with PB. Grew up on WD-40.

[WhileInTheWild]

Picked up my new plates but the dealer initiated title transfer hasn't finished yet (purchased just over 3 weeks ago) so I couldn't transfer the registration yet and had to sign a statement saying I wouldn't put the plates on until I do. They must send everything via snail mail.

http://i.imgur.com/LnTVmQY.jpg

[Philxj4L]

Yesterday seen the old coils refitted, and the lost height reclaimed, today was a visit to the tyre shop for a mew set of boots.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/E375A54F-989C-49B6-92F4-05D3D0443FF6_zpsfg2nzp3z.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/E375A54F-989C-49B6-92F4-05D3D0443FF6_zpsfg2nzp3z.jpg.html)

Just need to get the sliders fitted and I'm about done. :beer:

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/6AC954DF-2916-4A9B-B4E7-74DA51506D2C_zpsn10kczep.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/6AC954DF-2916-4A9B-B4E7-74DA51506D2C_zpsn10kczep.jpg.html)

[abebehrmann]

Picked up my new plates but the dealer initiated title transfer hasn't finished yet (purchased just over 3 weeks ago) so I couldn't transfer the registration yet and had to sign a statement saying I wouldn't put the plates on until I do. They must send everything via snail mail.

http://i.imgur.com/LnTVmQY.jpg

So that's a real Texas license plate? That's cool!

[WhileInTheWild]

So that's a real Texas license plate? That's cool!

Sure is, they are called T plates as they all have that starting T but the T is part of the plate number so it allowed me to get the 7 letters I wanted without having to wait for them to offer 7 letter plates, which they only do for limited times.

Now I can stop snapping a pic of my license plate whenever I need to remember it like when checking in at a State Park.

[Brasscatz]

Sure is, they are called T plates as they all have that starting T but the T is part of the plate number so it allowed me to get the 7 letters I wanted without having to wait for them to offer 7 letter plates, which they only do for limited times.

Now I can stop snapping a pic of my license plate whenever I need to remember it like when checking in at a State Park.

I've always wanted a custom plate like that, but with Houston drivers and my part time road-rage.... I don't want people to remember my plate number lol

[Pookapotamus]

Went out to the garage, looked at it, cried inside a little, went back in the house. 😞

[prcjeep]

Drove mine around this afternoon! On some rough roads on the way home I was reminded that I still have some play in my front end as DW showed it's ugly face... ugh

[OGCollard]

Put first coat of primer on roof rack to prep for raptor liner. Ordered nates front and rear bumpers. Replaced old backwards interstate battery with auto craft silver . Upgrade on cranking amps too. Had to replace the cable ends to battery as the negative kept losing g contact. Sometimes it would not start and had to get out and wiggle it on the post to make contact. Wonder if that had to do with some of the dyi g issues when slowing down down hill.

[rabies]

adjusted tiebar so the wheels are relatively straight until i can get an alignment

[toledojeeper]

I just got done installing my wheels and tires,31x10.50x15 DC Fun Country on Ion Alloy 133's.I'm getting old because putting those on kicked my butt.Photos coming soon.

[OGCollard]

New headlights!

[WhiteDevil1311]

New headlights!
Same here

[cpttuna]

changed rear shocks on the 98. I put on a pair of Monroe Sensa-Tracs(58594) from amazon(about $85 shipped). Of course, I snapped off all 4 shock bolts.

[4.3LXJ]

Let us know how you like them. I think, but not sure they have the same valving as the Gas Magnums. However the Magnums are a stronger shock. I really like them as a good street and off road shock

[cpttuna]

I really like them. This is the third jeep in the family to get them. Both 01's already have them.

[4.3LXJ]

Thanks for the feedback

[autotech98]

Ditched factory fod lights and mounted aftermarket driving lights.flushed radiator and replaced collapsed lower hose.

[Danimal0606]

Outer rocker panels. Found a section of inner rocker mostly rotted also. Had to fab inner so I can have something to weld to.

[rabies]

well found wat was making a loud rattle wobble sound
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3623.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3623.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

The 50" has POWER! :D Took longer than anticipated but its finally mounted back up and wired. I added a security measure since these are getting stolen at shocking rates around here. Still gotta do a bit of welding on it but that's for another day.

6108

6109

6110

[4.3LXJ]

What is with those yellow headlights? :D

[WhiteDevil1311]

Ahh the joys of kelvin temps

[Philxj4L]

Took a trip along a local byway to help bed things in after the recent work.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/0D2B0211-E473-45B3-A179-ABAA24A66461_zps1cxpeae3.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/0D2B0211-E473-45B3-A179-ABAA24A66461_zps1cxpeae3.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

What is with those yellow headlights? :D

I think its my alternator giving up. :p

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[OldFaurt]

well found wat was making a loud rattle wobble sound
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3623.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3623.jpg.html)

Yup,
That would do it!:rolleye0012:

[autotech98]

I think its my alternator giving up. :p

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time for an upgrade!!!! you can never have too many lights or too much power :D:D

[XJ Wheeler]

time for an upgrade!!!! you can never have too many lights or too much power :D:D

You're right there! Its been in the plans for a while.

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[autotech98]

Yeah im trying to talk the wife into changing my stock headlights to the rampage H4 conversion.I've been spending money on the jeep lately so it looks like i'll have to wait for my birthday. Spent the morning crawling around various junk yards looking for parts to do the hood lift thing.Found some brackets from the rear window glass on an isuzu rodeo for the 10 mm ball ends.I've been thinking of what you said Jake and i think once i get it all figured I'll do a write up with the parts i used and the measurements etc. :D

[PAVEMENTPOUNDER]

Today i gave her a good detail, changed the oil got a k&n oil filter, fixed the vacuum leak that was keeping my a/c stuck on defrost, also maybe fixed the cruise control at the same time. i havent had a chance to test it out. i ordered a retractable engine compartment light to replace my old one. im planning on ordering some cup holders too. however the screws that would hold it in place are missing in my 94 xj. could someone advise me on the correct bolts to buy?

[4.3LXJ]

The screws for that can be gotten at the hardware store. I believe they are #10 screws. I cannot remember what kind of head is required for that cup holder. I cut mine up to customize it. But the #10 sheet metal or wood screw if you need a tapered head

[XJ Wheeler]

Yeah im trying to talk the wife into changing my stock headlights to the rampage H4 conversion.I've been spending money on the jeep lately so it looks like i'll have to wait for my birthday. Spent the morning crawling around various junk yards looking for parts to do the hood lift thing.Found some brackets from the rear window glass on an isuzu rodeo for the 10 mm ball ends.I've been thinking of what you said Jake and i think once i get it all figured I'll do a write up with the parts i used and the measurements etc. :D

Sounds great man! I know it'll be worth it. Just not having to hold a hot hood to slip in the prop is worth it alone! I probably would have went the route you are if i had known what to use so a write up will be very handy.

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[PAVEMENTPOUNDER]

I've been having problems shifting I have a 94 4.0 5 speed. sometimes when i put it in reverse it will stick, ill push the clutch all the way in and it still wont disengage and i cant pull it out of gear by pulling on the stick, it also does this going in to third i think. if i let out the clutch all the way then re engage the clutch i regain control. however in tight parking garages reversing out of my parking space i have to just kill the engine. would that be clutch or synchronizers

[4.3LXJ]

I've been having problems shifting I have a 94 4.0 5 speed. sometimes when i put it in reverse it will stick, ill push the clutch all the way in and it still wont disengage and i cant pull it out of gear by pulling on the stick, it also does this going in to third i think. if i let out the clutch all the way then re engage the clutch i regain control. however in tight parking garages reversing out of my parking space i have to just kill the engine. would that be clutch or synchronizers

Sounds like the master cylinder is going south on you. Easy to fix if you know how to bleed it properly

[PAVEMENTPOUNDER]

your not talking about the brake cylinder are you

[4.3LXJ]

No, the little one. The clutch master cylinder

[PAVEMENTPOUNDER]

hold up sorry better question could you direct me to a diy page on this

[4.3LXJ]

We don't have one here. But the procedure is to remove the old one. Then take the new one and bench bleed it by filling the new one and pushing the plunger in and getting the air out of the interior. To do this, put your finger over the openings for fittings while pushing fluid through until you get no air. Then quickly connect fittings and bolt in the new one. Then bleed the system by putting your finger over the bleed valve and have someone depress the pedal, and then seal it off while the pedal is raised. Repeat until all air is out of the lines. Make sure the reservoir does not run dry while doing this or you will have to start over

[nickxj94]

I've done a few things on mine the last two weeks,

Ignition switch, starter, nss,tps. Finally got it running again.

Today I started polishing my Mickey Thompson classic locks.

Before
6112

After
6113

Cleaned them up for a new owner.
I'm stepping up to 33s and 17x9 wheels. Tires are more common used, I scored two sets of km2s last week cheap!

[4.3LXJ]

Very purdy. Wish they still made those

[nickxj94]

Very purdy. Wish they still made those
I love them! But time to move up I'm tired of dragging me Jeeps belly and diff's over rocks and cutting sidewalls on the pro comps, going to 35s after I wear the km2s out.
Wheels I'm going with are the cheap soft 8 from summit racing.

[denverd1]

Did a but of research on bump stops. But realized I need to get lift finalized. Got the parts to lift it another 2 inches :cool:

[Basslicks]

Went to the junkyard (a few days ago anyway) and picked up a passenger side mirror, 2 hatch struts (strong enough to actually lift the hatch when you open it), 2 OEM switch panels with 2 OEM switches each, an OEM clock, a washer fluid reservoir, and...... wait for it..... A SOUND BAR!!!!

Already put the struts in, the washer bottle (finally have working windshield washers after 3+ years of ownership), and replaced the mirror. I didn't realize that the 94+ mirrors were fixed and didn't have the spring breakaway. So on the driver's side I have an older style spring-breakaway chrome-housing power mirror (with no power hooked to it), and on the passenger side, I have a black fixed-housing remote mirror. LOL - it's definitely a Jeep thang!

The sound bar was the sweetest deal though. It has 2 6.5" Clarion speakers... I originally was just going to count it as a nice bonus if they worked... I just wanted the soundbar. Then I got to the checkout and the clerk said he wasn't going to charge me for the panel, just the speakers - $4.99 a piece - SCORE!!!! So now whether the speakers work or not, I got a soundbar for 10 bucks!!! I'll probably end up testing out the speakers and throwing it in tomorrow.

I told my wife about everything I bought and how it only came to about 50 bucks total.. she started laughing and said, "Did you have fun at Disney World?" It's true that, that place is like a candy store, a toy store, and a theme park all rolled into one. I'd rather go to a salvage yard than any one of those places any day. Always feel so happy when I come back home :happy:

[4.3LXJ]

And much cheaper too than Disney. Maybe you should treat her to a trip to the mall for that :D

[nickxj94]

Went to the junkyard (a few days ago anyway) and picked up a passenger side mirror, 2 hatch struts (strong enough to actually lift the hatch when you open it), 2 OEM switch panels with 2 OEM switches each, an OEM clock, a washer fluid reservoir, and...... wait for it..... A SOUND BAR!!!!

Already put the struts in, the washer bottle (finally have working windshield washers after 3+ years of ownership), and replaced the mirror. I didn't realize that the 94+ mirrors were fixed and didn't have the spring breakaway. So on the driver's side I have an older style spring-breakaway chrome-housing power mirror (with no power hooked to it), and on the passenger side, I have a black fixed-housing remote mirror. LOL - it's definitely a Jeep thang!

The sound bar was the sweetest deal though. It has 2 6.5" Clarion speakers... I originally was just going to count it as a nice bonus if they worked... I just wanted the soundbar. Then I got to the checkout and the clerk said he wasn't going to charge me for the panel, just the speakers - $4.99 a piece - SCORE!!!! So now whether the speakers work or not, I got a soundbar for 10 bucks!!! I'll probably end up testing out the speakers and throwing it in tomorrow.

I told my wife about everything I bought and how it only came to about 50 bucks total.. she started laughing and said, "Did you have fun at Disney World?" It's true that, that place is like a candy store, a toy store, and a theme park all rolled into one. I'd rather go to a salvage yard than any one of those places any day. Always feel so happy when I come back home :happy:
97-01 mirrors bolt on and fold in, that's what I got on my 94 XJ love them.

[oderdene]

checked LCA/UCA bushings, all good except one. replaced with moog rubber bushing

[Mudderoy]

last night, brought her back to the house from her summer home. Today i gave it the annual once over before it goes to the deer lease.

Checked all fluids. Added 1/2 qt of oil and topped off radiator and reservoir. Washer fluid too.
Finally put in the reverse projectors I've had for close to a year
Aired down to 16 lbs for tomorrow's ride and calibrated 2 deflators.
Painted rear quarters where the trim was removed.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/cdb29091be252e712b883f3b62f8c90d.jpg
Pulled the winch line and rewound it. Added a copious amount of wd40. If you're looking at winches, go synthetic. Cable sucks. Still got a wire splinter I can't find:mad:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/71132f2e6cf7ac5f755dd864a9580622.jpg
And put my CB in
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/7c1385ca125a3e1ef97ce03bdfc6274e.jpg
Curious what you cats think of my antenna placement. Does it need to be on roof?

Antenna is too close to the metal, probably will reflect RF back into the transmitter. Transmit and receive will be adversely affected. It really depends on what you use it for. Trail conversation between people up to a couple of miles you probably won't notice anything.

Getting "smokey" reports on the freeway, sorry that direction is blocked by a lot of metal and ugly bags of water. ;o)

[Mudderoy]

I took mine out hunting this morning. Didn't get anything though. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/c6617628ad3d88be283cb5f17b23d59f.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/285e513441ba4444a679adbb0b6a31ed.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/e38f00f54fe4d8537b97ac00818c36aa.jpg

Hunting for what?

[Mudderoy]

well found wat was making a loud rattle wobble sound
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3623.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3623.jpg.html)

Mine did that when I had the RC 1" tcase drop.

[Brasscatz]

Yesterday, I got the corner guards cut an painted on the YJ. Sorry, no pics. Matt got the carb reassembled as well. Little bit more to go.

[XJ Wheeler]

Over the weekend we had the jeeps out to compare lights so i thought i would play around with the camera a bit. My results.

6119

6120

6121

6122

6123

I also and reinstalled the a-pillar rubber pieces with 3m and today I noticed the lower trans line on the radiator leaking. So, i swapped in a new o-ring.

6124

[editedforsafety]

Put a new oil pressure sender in the girlfriends WJ.

She was describing on the phone how the oil pressure was increasing when the rpms increased, and dropping down when at idle. I kept telling her that it was normal, and she is just used to having an idiot gauge. She insisted it was being weird and it wasn't like the times she has driven my XJ, but I told her she was just being hyper sensitive because it was HERS.

She got back, and I went and checked it out. It was jumping all over the place. Dropping down to zero, acting normal, jumping around, back to zero. So she was right and I was wrong. I changed out the sender and it's all set now.

Apparently, this WJ is not a fan of sensors/senders. Two killed in 4 days.

[rabies]

finished roof rack. painted n mounted.
welded a spine in inside the wheel well under the back seat. rusted n split

[Brasscatz]

Must've been too dark for pics :D

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[XJ Wheeler]

Started on trimming up the bottom of the front fenders. I need the clearance and it will better match the rear. Looks like I need to add a connector for the lightbar so I can get the bumper all the way off. :rolleyes:

6132

The diet is working!

6133

[XJ Wheeler]

Worked on the fender trimming again, but not much. The RAIN kinda hindered progress a bit! Waited for three hours before I gave up. Good news though... Left my phone and camera out there for a couple hours but both were fine! DOH!

[WhileInTheWild]

No more sag:

http://i.imgur.com/M7uhaCF.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Nice job

[xj-jake]

Finally got rid of the front end clunk. Control arm bushing as suspected/suggested. Super easy to change only took about 20 minutes. Iron Rock Offroad stuff is awesome.

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=RE3792&Category_Code=UP

Now a question. I installed the Trucklite LED headlights a while back. They are nice and bright but would I benefit from putting in a putco harness? Would it make them brighter yet?

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good Wild!

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[Brasscatz]

Wasn't today, but sent it to a new home. Gonna miss seeing it in the garage everyday :(

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/10/u4u8e8u3.jpg

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[msmoorenburg]

FRESH Meat fellas :flameon: red jeeps are the best part jeeps

[abebehrmann]

Wasn't today, but sent it to a new home. Gonna miss seeing it in the garage everyday :(

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/10/u4u8e8u3.jpg

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YOU SOLD IT?!?!?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[XJ Wheeler]

What's the story here Jim! :what:

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[Brasscatz]

I couldn't resist the opportunity to make you guys sweat ;) It's safe up at Matt's shop. Got it out of the garage for house selling purposes lol

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[4.3LXJ]

Whew :o

[abebehrmann]

I couldn't resist the opportunity to make you guys sweat ;) It's safe up at Matt's shop. Got it out of the garage for house selling purposes lol

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And he already painted it your favorite color, PINK! :smiley-taunt002:

[autotech98]

No more sag:

http://i.imgur.com/M7uhaCF.jpg
Man that jeep looks clean!:cool:

[WhileInTheWild]

Man that jeep looks clean!:cool:

Thanks! Yeah despite towing something heavy a lot the PO took really good care of it, the rear was sagging that much it was riding on the bump stops!

[autotech98]

Mines sagging a little...thinking of 2 inch lift for now

[prcjeep]

FRESH Meat fellas :flameon: red jeeps are the best part jeeps

We'll have that thing stripped before the morning comes!

[Brasscatz]

Oh crap.... now Patrick knows it's up there....

[4.3LXJ]

And just your color :D

[prcjeep]

OMW!!!:xj-red:

[nickxj94]

Sold my mickey Thompson wheels and pro comp mt last weekend.

Monday ordered new 17x8 cragar soft 8s from Summit Racing, they have great service and super fast shipping!

Wheels showed up Wednesday afternoon. 6134

Already had some pull off 2657017 km2s.
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Got home from work Wednesday night and started mounting them up.
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I'm really happy with the looks.

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I am on the look out for 35x12.50x17 now.;)


Went 17s cause they are the most popular size and used take offs are easy to come by verses 15 inch tires anymore.

[NW99XJ]

I've had a donor throttle body laying around for some time... big thanks to my buddy Dean Murray for his generosity and donating this to the cause.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20140710_144752_1.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20140710_144752_1.jpg.html)

After a few months of this thing collecting dust, it's destiny finally came to fruition....
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20141009_142812.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20141009_142812.jpg.html)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20141009_142843.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20141009_142843.jpg.html)

Precision machined to 61mm with a very fine tolerance.

http://youtu.be/gAoaPsb95Uw

[4.3LXJ]

I just love CNC toys

[XJ Wheeler]

Saturday...

I finished up the front fender trim, although a couple things need to be dealt with like missing bumper bolts and need to make a new mount for the airhorns. Made braces for both sides out of angle aluminum. Still gotta test to see if its enough clearance when stuffing the tire and turning though.

6148

6149

6150

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And driving it last night I noticed this...

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And this...

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So, apparently that o-ring didn't fix the trans leak. Just gonna try and get another fitting because I suspect the flare (which I did and wasn't ideal) isn't sealing right.

[msmoorenburg]

I bought a truck to drag the jeep to the parks :keegirl:

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114708_zpsv28q4jnn.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114708_zpsv28q4jnn.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114722_zpsigggytbh.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114722_zpsigggytbh.jpg.html)

[prcjeep]

i bought a truck to drag the jeep to the parks :keegirl:



yee yee!

[WhileInTheWild]

Finished my storage shelf:

https://i.imgur.com/KG0diaI.jpg

Decided to make it just a shelf instead of drawers as everything is still pretty accessible without them and the drawers would take up a lot of the storage space plus I don't like making drawers. It is just a sheet of 1/2" plywood cut to fit with three 2x supports covered in carpet from whatever auto parts store I was randomly at when I bought it.

The idea is to store most of my camping gear to make micro-adventures (instead of driving home after work drive somewhere to camp, camp overnight and then drive to work in the morning) easy, store my growing collection of recovery gear along with tools to do the majority of mechanical repairs in the field and standard get home bag kind of stuff. I lash an aquatainer on top so I have the most important thing accessible, however I need to look into pumps etc to see if I can make it more convenient to get water on demand as currently I need to unlash it, reverse the spigot, flip it and unscrew the air intake at the top.

[XJ Wheeler]

I bought a truck to drag the jeep to the parks :keegirl:

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114708_zpsv28q4jnn.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114708_zpsv28q4jnn.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114722_zpsigggytbh.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141011_114722_zpsigggytbh.jpg.html)

Nice! 7.3?


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