What did you do to your Jeep today?

[NW99XJ]

NOT SO MUCH TO MY JEEP PER-SAY....
But i installed a aux. fan switch for a fellow jeeper...
another 99 XJ.... prob one of cleanest installs ever... was IMMACULATE... just wishing now that one of us would have had the foresight to take a couple pics along the way...
In any case, the 3 hours of time, a rocker switch and a handful of crimp connectors, and several feet of wire was all in trade for a set of D30 shafts with spicer joints, and a set of 29 spline 8.25 shafts.... i gave him one of the 8.25 shafts back though.... only need one for a spare.... and i wouldn't feel right leaving someone without a spare.

[msmoorenburg]

Nice! 7.3?


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yes its a 7.3

[PAVEMENTPOUNDER]

Anyone See the mj dually on craigslist houston
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4642632437.html

[prcjeep]

Yup saw that one. My opinion, priced way too high for non 4x4 and salvage title

[msmoorenburg]

Anyone See the mj dually on craigslist houston
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4642632437.html

way too much money for a salvage title rig

[Brasscatz]

Maybe he meant pesos....

[Basslicks]

No more sag:

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

Very fine lookin' XJ sir!


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.

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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.

Look out everyone.... he's into mutilation now!!! LOL!!! Cutting is addictive though. I started with just removing the front air dam, then trimmed the flares to compensate for that, then I trimmed the front of the front fenders to just above the bumper, then I trimmed the front fenders bushwacker style (but put stock flares back on), then I ditched all the flares and trimmed up to the lip on all four fenders!


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

Definitely!!!


97-01 mirrors bolt on and fold in, that's what I got on my 94 XJ love them.

Yeah, that's what I was hoping to find, but all the mirrors (and good body parts) on the 97+ were already removed by the time I got there.

[Basslicks]

Sooooo recent update for me...

I thought the HIDs quite working on me because my halogen highbeams (don't have bi-xenon) worked, but the HIDs did not... so I figured one of the ballasts quit working and it just keeps both headlights from kicking on.

So I went through the painstaking process of removing then and putting the sealed-beams back in, only to find out I was experiencing the same problem. Highbeams work fine, no low beams. :confused:

So I thought maybe it was the relays in the Putco harness.... swapped relays, same problem. Eliminated the harness altogether by plugging the headlights into the factory wiring... you guessed it... same problem :bang:

So by this point, I'm really frustrated and decide to just run it with highbeams... the sealed highs aren't really all the bright anyway.

Turned on the jeep yesterday evening after work, started driving, low beams came on. :sad0147:

Figured out that the low beams are working.... just not coming on right away. :crazy:

I don't see how that could be the headlight switch itself because all that does is supply power to the parking light and headlight circuit... sooooooo dimmer switch?!?!?!

[XJ Wheeler]

Look out everyone.... he's into mutilation now!!! LOL!!! Cutting is addictive though. I started with just removing the front air dam, then trimmed the flares to compensate for that, then I trimmed the front of the front fenders to just above the bumper, then I trimmed the front fenders bushwacker style (but put stock flares back on), then I ditched all the flares and trimmed up to the lip on all four fenders!

Tell me about it! All fenders are trimmed, flares, rear 1/4 cut and fold, and hopefully one of the next bigger mods will be cutting out the rockers and putting some tubing in its place. :D


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[rabies]

it still howls at the moon
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3660.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3660.jpg.html)

[oderdene]

replaced passenger side upper shackle bushing and pitman arm with ZJ one. Previously straight steering wheel rotated to 1 o'clock position :D

[cantab27]

heading out in about a hours time to wreck it ...opps I mean wheel it ........stay tuned for pics :smiley-taunt002:

[4.3LXJ]

Should we lay odds on whether it moves under its own power after the race? :smiley-taunt002:

[Basslicks]

Tell me about it! All fenders are trimmed, flares, rear 1/4 cut and fold, and hopefully one of the next bigger mods will be cutting out the rockers and putting some tubing in its place. :D


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Nice. Keep givin' us those pics man.


it still howls at the moon
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3660.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/NCM_3660.jpg.html)

Uuuuuuhhhhhhhh..... what?

[Basslicks]

Sooooo recent update for me...

I thought the HIDs quite working on me because my halogen highbeams (don't have bi-xenon) worked, but the HIDs did not... so I figured one of the ballasts quit working and it just keeps both headlights from kicking on.

So I went through the painstaking process of removing then and putting the sealed-beams back in, only to find out I was experiencing the same problem. Highbeams work fine, no low beams. :confused:

So I thought maybe it was the relays in the Putco harness.... swapped relays, same problem. Eliminated the harness altogether by plugging the headlights into the factory wiring... you guessed it... same problem :bang:

So by this point, I'm really frustrated and decide to just run it with highbeams... the sealed highs aren't really all the bright anyway.

Turned on the jeep yesterday evening after work, started driving, low beams came on. :sad0147:

Figured out that the low beams are working.... just not coming on right away. :crazy:

I don't see how that could be the headlight switch itself because all that does is supply power to the parking light and headlight circuit... sooooooo dimmer switch?!?!?!

Update for this.... low-beams aren't coming on at all now.

[SchmanningSchmatum]

I started in on my floor pans..

Removed all seats and carpet. Got most of the passenger side floor removed. Got my templates cut out of cardboard. My cargo area was not too bad so I wire brushed all the spots on back there and cleaned it up really good. It's ready to coat with Rustoleum extra rust primer. Not sure what I'm going to use for flooring.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_144816_zpsxiszsvgw.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_144816_zpsxiszsvgw.jpg.html)

Wondering what rear end this is.. From what I can tell Dana 35;

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210518_zpsmqli9j21.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210518_zpsmqli9j21.jpg.html)

Gonna change out gear oil very soon and get it cleaned up, painted and replace the gasket.

Here is my front differential ;

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210552_zpsds7ddnfr.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210552_zpsds7ddnfr.jpg.html)

And transfer case

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210647_zpsrbsrhquo.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210647_zpsrbsrhquo.jpg.html)

I'm pretty green but having fun with the floor pans so far.

[SchmanningSchmatum]

Here's my rig;

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141017_175522_zpsmhwkrgfn.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141017_175522_zpsmhwkrgfn.jpg.html)

Looking for a new bumper..

Overall I'm on a tight budget so trying to be as thrifty as possible across the board.

Btw going 18ga sheet metal for my pans....

[cantab27]

Should we lay odds on whether it moves under its own power after the race? :smiley-taunt002:


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:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[XJ Wheeler]

I started in on my floor pans..

Removed all seats and carpet. Got most of the passenger side floor removed. Got my templates cut out of cardboard. My cargo area was not too bad so I wire brushed all the spots on back there and cleaned it up really good. It's ready to coat with Rustoleum extra rust primer. Not sure what I'm going to use for flooring.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_144816_zpsxiszsvgw.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_144816_zpsxiszsvgw.jpg.html)

Wondering what rear end this is.. From what I can tell Dana 35;

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210518_zpsmqli9j21.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210518_zpsmqli9j21.jpg.html)

Gonna change out gear oil very soon and get it cleaned up, painted and replace the gasket.

Here is my front differential ;

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210552_zpsds7ddnfr.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210552_zpsds7ddnfr.jpg.html)

And transfer case

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210647_zpsrbsrhquo.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210647_zpsrbsrhquo.jpg.html)

I'm pretty green but having fun with the floor pans so far.

Dana 30 hi pinion front axle, and you are correct it is a Dana 35 c-clip rear. And that is the np242 "select trac" transfer case. Its a good option and has full time ability.

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[4.3LXJ]

I started in on my floor pans..

Removed all seats and carpet. Got most of the passenger side floor removed. Got my templates cut out of cardboard. My cargo area was not too bad so I wire brushed all the spots on back there and cleaned it up really good. It's ready to coat with Rustoleum extra rust primer. Not sure what I'm going to use for flooring.

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_144816_zpsxiszsvgw.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_144816_zpsxiszsvgw.jpg.html)

Wondering what rear end this is.. From what I can tell Dana 35;

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210518_zpsmqli9j21.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210518_zpsmqli9j21.jpg.html)

Gonna change out gear oil very soon and get it cleaned up, painted and replace the gasket.

Here is my front differential ;

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210552_zpsds7ddnfr.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210552_zpsds7ddnfr.jpg.html)

And transfer case

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag380/charlzlindley/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210647_zpsrbsrhquo.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/charlzlindley/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141018_210647_zpsrbsrhquo.jpg.html)

I'm pretty green but having fun with the floor pans so far.

NP242 transfer case from tag

D30 front

D35 rear

[oderdene]

engine oil changed

filled with Castrol GTX 5w30 for coming winter

[abebehrmann]

Wasn't happy with the condition of a couple of my tie rod ends so I ended up replacing all steering components with new and upgraded to a V8 ZJ tie rod in the process. Had the Jeep in the garage last night and noticed a couple drops under the front diff so redid that since it seemed to be a little easier with the tie rod out of the way. Alignment tomorrow after work. 6190

[SchmanningSchmatum]

I got nearly all the old floorboard out of the passengers side and placed an order for the full length passenger pan from rock auto. $119 after shipping with coupon code. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2353054

The replacement pan will not cover all the cutout I had to make on my tranny hump so I'll have to form some sheet metal for that. Also thought about going to the jy and cutting out that housing section so it'd be a perfect fit. Still not sure. Plus I have no battery powered saw to use if I did want to go that route.

I don't have a welder, so as far as I can see I have 3 options. Buy a welder. Pay someone to weld everything in OR, lots of self tapping screws and sealer.

Also ran into an issue where the top cross brace for leaf spring mount is pretty rusted. Haven't cut that out yet. Not sure what to do. The weld on that mount on the frame side and on the rocker are both in good shape..it's just the cross brace where the original floor pan was making contact with it that worries me.

[rabies]

I don't have a welder, so as far as I can see I have 3 options. Buy a welder. ......

if you own a jeep...buy a welder.
a welding machine should be placed in jeep from factory :)

[SchmanningSchmatum]

Haha! Nice.. Ok I'm on it. Any thoughts on the best/most affordable welder to consider? For this particular job I've found a friend that's down to help out with his welder for cheap.

I bought all motor/gear oil, rear and front differential gaskets and tranny fluid today, and also got my sheet metal screws to tack down the new pans that should arrive Wednesday.

Thinking I'll go about 1" spacing. I did have a question. My rust was up the hump a ways. More than the pans will cover. Nearly to the top up front. I was thinking about getting the pans in and then building out the rest of the sides with fiberglass resin so it'd be a very form fitting finish. Otherwise I have several pieces of sheet metal that I can cut and hammer out...kinda not sure which direction I want to go. (the sheet metal would be much cheaper of course.)

[4.3LXJ]

Hobart, Lincoln and Miller are the good brands to stick with

[cpttuna]

work on the 98 continues. Had the Teraflex 2" budget boost lift installed today. I believe it goes well with the Monroe Sensa Tracs installed two weeks ago.

[autotech98]

Looks great !

[bluedragon436]

Enquired about a "new" one or two... Can't wait to get back into a Jeep and hit up some wheeling!!

[WhileInTheWild]

Put a new hat on The Wild:

http://i.imgur.com/zyxZ0jl.jpg

[downsy]

Swapped the incandescent dome and map lights for low power draw LEDs. White for the dome lights and night vision friendly green for the map lights. Much nicer and brighter than the stock ones.

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/1662506_10205284009605895_5072279730654193896_n.jp g?oh=538e198a11a8c46732834a6da483a8ef&oe=54B2D28F

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10175965_10205284009365889_2109629739878626943_n.j pg?oh=3874aea9597433675abb66615ed82a42&oe=54B02FF1&__gda__=1424412430_14688676072293b252c56bb35dbc6e6 4

[WhileInTheWild]

Swapped the incandescent dome and map lights for low power draw LEDs. White for the dome lights and night vision friendly green for the map lights. Much nicer and brighter than the stock ones.

Nice! Got a write up for that? Am always worried I'll run down my battery when out camping if I forget to close a door or turn off the rear cargo light.

[downsy]

No write up. The dome light covers come off super easy. Just squeeze the sides a bit and it comes off if you have the same dome light as mine.

The map lights were a bit more complicated but all it is, is two push on clips that you simply work off slowly then the light housing drops off the headliner and you twist the map lights out of the housing swap the bulbs and then put it all back together. if you can change oil you can do this.

[Philxj4L]

Just ordered a new PMR set for use with our local 4x4 Response group. We're licensed for up to 25w on in car sets, so much improved range over the UK legal 5W CBs.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/E73E6530-7501-4FE8-88D6-8143933DB6F1.png_zps3q5q39md.jpeg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/E73E6530-7501-4FE8-88D6-8143933DB6F1.png_zps3q5q39md.jpeg.html)

[saar]

Busy week.... (and expensive :( )
I replace the rear brakes and parking brakes
I replaced the lower and upper wishbones bushings on both sides, I bought SuperPro bushings.
Just finished the work after 2 days of work.

[WhileInTheWild]

No write up. The dome light covers come off super easy. Just squeeze the sides a bit and it comes off if you have the same dome light as mine.

Ah so it is just a straight bulb swap to LED's? Thought there might be more to it like with the headlights.

[Basslicks]

Swapped the incandescent dome and map lights for low power draw LEDs. White for the dome lights and night vision friendly green for the map lights. Much nicer and brighter than the stock ones.

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/1662506_10205284009605895_5072279730654193896_n.jp g?oh=538e198a11a8c46732834a6da483a8ef&oe=54B2D28F

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10175965_10205284009365889_2109629739878626943_n.j pg?oh=3874aea9597433675abb66615ed82a42&oe=54B02FF1&__gda__=1424412430_14688676072293b252c56bb35dbc6e6 4

I like the idea of low-like friendly... I think I'll do red though like SWAT/Military and Fire apparatus have though. Thanks for that idea!


Nice! Got a write up for that? Am always worried I'll run down my battery when out camping if I forget to close a door or turn off the rear cargo light.


No write up. The dome light covers come off super easy. Just squeeze the sides a bit and it comes off if you have the same dome light as mine.

The map lights were a bit more complicated but all it is, is two push on clips that you simply work off slowly then the light housing drops off the headliner and you twist the map lights out of the housing swap the bulbs and then put it all back together. if you can change oil you can do this.

^^This^^

Not a writeup, but still may help you get a visual on what to do. I changed out those stupid posts for a couple of screws:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iXcOb9gqJmM/Uu1C8pLWkCI/AAAAAAAAEzc/vm01Fw24cI8/s800/unnamed.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I821tl2LlP4/Uu1C-NZ_umI/AAAAAAAAEzg/veSSeAvv11E/s800/unnamed4.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wUNH7yHOxyQ/Uu1C8pLXp2I/AAAAAAAAEzU/adboq_edMss/s800/unnamed2.jpg



Ah so it is just a straight bulb swap to LED's? Thought there might be more to it like with the headlights.

Looks great

[downsy]

I like the idea of low-like friendly... I think I'll do red though like SWAT/Military and Fire apparatus have though. Thanks for that idea!

Most military equipment now days especially aviation stuff has or is moving to green for interior low light lighting. It's not only human eye night vision friendly like red and blue, but also works with Night Vision Devices which are used more and more frequently in most military operations.

We don't have a single red light anywhere on our aircraft at work. Red was going to be my first choice but when I thought about the move to green lights I decided to go with green for the Map lights. Might do the same for the dome lights eventually.

[JeepFreak]

Been gone for a few months working on my life and my ride. Red has been pretty good since I did all my work on her. So here's a list of the things I did in the past 4 months:

Replaced the spark plugs (a few of the wires were bad so they were also replaced)
New TPS
New IAC
New CTS
Flushed the radiator and replaced it with coolant and DISTILLED water (runs about 40 degrees cooler @ 195F)
Greased the grease points (definitely a smoother ride now)
White Lithium greased the ball joint steering pins
Replaced a defective Blower Motor Fan switch that had high resistance
Cleaned the rims and sand-pad removed the rust (gave it a nice shine with No. 7 Chrome Polish)
Front brakes replaced
PCV leak repaired
Evap leak repaired
Drilled new ground for PCM
New Cap for Power Steering (leaked from the defective cap)
New Oil Filler Cap
Transmission flushed and filled
Front Diff leak repaired
New Heater Control Valve (old one leaked, replacement blew in half after a day from a factory defect, replaced with a working factory replacement)
Repaired leaks in A/C system (also replaced the A/C clutch which had broken and ground down on one side whenever it engaged)
Fixed Power Steering Pump screw hole with a tap and die
Started using 89 Octane fuel instead of 87 Octane

I noticed when I started using the 89 it gave me a better fuel mileage from 16 to 18.5 and Red has a very noticeable power boost. Gonna replace the injectors today (all 6) for a pesky idling issues where it idles rough but isn't throwing a code. I've exhausted every other option as to what is wrong.

So that's been my last few months lol great to be back

[4.3LXJ]

Good to have you back Andrew. Looks like you have been busy on it

[Brasscatz]

Geez that's not a list, that's a book! Glad you're back :thumbsup:

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[SchmanningSchmatum]

Finished prepping passenger side front and back for new pan.. Had to fabricate some transmission tunnel sides. Got that all ready to go for tomorrow.

Changed rear diff fluid and gasket. Painted the cover and cleaned everything up real nice. . There was about a pint of oil in it and pitch black. No chipped teeth or shavings present though so good.

Sealed the front windshield gasket all the way around.

Greased all nipples.. They were all completely dry.

[XJ Wheeler]

Well, Thursday night i thrashed to TRY and get the trans leak fixed till about 1am so i could go to matts and help out and it looked good. But the next day i cranked it up and started gushing. Need to get a new fitting but can't find one new so i guess a jy trip is gonna happen soon. Hopefully i can find one there even. Also tightened up the trackbar at the mount and got a few more bolts back in the front bumper mounts.

Gave it a swift kick (to the tire) before i left. :mad:

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[Basslicks]

Most military equipment now days especially aviation stuff has or is moving to green for interior low light lighting. It's not only human eye night vision friendly like red and blue, but also works with Night Vision Devices which are used more and more frequently in most military operations.

We don't have a single red light anywhere on our aircraft at work. Red was going to be my first choice but when I thought about the move to green lights I decided to go with green for the Map lights. Might do the same for the dome lights eventually.

Makes sense.... I would stay away from blue though. There have been numerous studies shown though that show that pure blue light actually hinders night vision. Classic example, I have an alarm clock that has digital blue numbers on it, if I see it from across the room, it's out of focus. Get right up on it and it's fine. Take the same type of clock but with red numbers and I can bring it in to focus from across the room fine and maybe even farther.

Got any power buttons on your computer or electronic devices that are blue? Ever notice how they seem out of focus? It's very hard for the human eye to focus on blue light. That's why HID lights that are too blue are not good for driving. Blue light has a short wavelength so the intensity diminishes over distance... making it bad for night time. I'll have to see if I can find the article.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Stay with green for night. Even red works great for darkness. We use green and red filters on lights we use at night. It enhances night vision while emitting low light as to not attract any attention and or disturb others. I am changing to green led lights this winter when i have the time to strip the interior

[TallGuyJeep]

Yesterday I drove her for the first time in pretty much two weeks of hell being stuck inside with pneumonia (not fun to have). Had to jump start the battery, but it was really nice just to drive the old jeep around. :)


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[oderdene]

having a hissing sound around fuel tank from the purchase of the XJ. What is the reason of this sound and how do I cure? Does it affect mileage if it related to engine vacuum?

[4.3LXJ]

Od, check all the hoses to and from the canister

[oderdene]

Od, check all the hoses to and from the canister

Thanks, will check them all on next weekend

[OGCollard]

http://www.xjtalk.com/images/dto_garage/users/5313/1592t.jpg

Lined the custom roof rack I put on it a couple weeks ago and installed my new custom bumper! Woot!

[dagr8tim]

It was technically yesterday, but I did some exploring in a 96 Land Rover I'm parting.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10731212_10155069151005131_6118089488323007336_n.j pg?oh=c3bbc4740d46e9e1b4fa5fa340537d1d&oe=54ABE723&__gda__=1421212725_c559eca095ff5597d5849237e16838c c

The tube that runs across the front is the trans cooler, and we all see the dual electric fan setup. I'm going to see if I can graft those on to my XJ.

[XJ Wheeler]

Got the gumption... gumpchun... gumpjun........................ motivation to get my airhorns re-installed. Used the same angle aluminum I had leftover from the fender trim. A few cuts, holes drilled, a few zips of the grinder and BAM!

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Figured while I was out there and had some time I would also put on some hooks I had gotten to hold the swaybar up and out of the way when disconnected. They're spring loaded so no rattling. Even used some existing holes so no drilling required. Four for $6 so I gave my brother the other two so he can do the same if he wants.

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[Basslicks]

It was technically yesterday, but I did some exploring in a 96 Land Rover I'm parting.

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The tube that runs across the front is the trans cooler, and we all see the dual electric fan setup. I'm going to see if I can graft those on to my XJ.

It would be interesting to know what you come up with there. I'm sure you could do the fans, but the tranny cooler might be a little more challenging.

[rabies]

i liked it because im ripping out my AC condenser anyways.

[XJ Wheeler]

Replaced/installed some of the front bumper bolts. But... got the wrong size on a few so back to the hardware store.

[TeXJ]

starting buffing my windsheild, yesterday. Ran out of daylight before I could really tell if I accomplished anything.

where I got the idea from:
http://www.powernationtv.com/episode/DM2014-17/glass-tech-101

[xj-jake]

starting buffing my windsheild, yesterday. Ran out of daylight before I could really tell if I accomplished anything.

where I got the idea from:
http://www.powernationtv.com/episode/DM2014-17/glass-tech-101

I saw that on there a few weeks ago. I'd be interested to see how it turns out for you.

[abebehrmann]

Got the gumption... gumpchun... gumpjun........................ motivation to get my airhorns re-installed. Used the same angle aluminum I had leftover from the fender trim. A few cuts, holes drilled, a few zips of the grinder and BAM!

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Figured while I was out there and had some time I would also put on some hooks I had gotten to hold the swaybar up and out of the way when disconnected. They're spring loaded so no rattling. Even used some existing holes so no drilling required. Four for $6 so I gave my brother the other two so he can do the same if he wants.

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You have any more information on those spring loaded clips (part number, name)? Looks like it would work a lot better than my bungee cord.

[TeXJ]

I saw that on there a few weeks ago. I'd be interested to see how it turns out for you.

I've got some light scratches and I ran out of daylight yesterday. So I'm not real sure how I did. I also was going pretty slow, low speed so as to not warp the glass.

[OrangeXJ]

Took the cover off the TJ with hopes of driving it this weekend ( if I can get in it )

[rabies]

put a new coil on. seems to run better. old one was swollen and cracked several places

[XJ Wheeler]

You have any more information on those spring loaded clips (part number, name)? Looks like it would work a lot better than my bungee cord.

Ah, sorry man. I already threw away the package. I did get them at home depot though, and they're by the ratchet straps.

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[bluedragon436]

Lined up picking up a "new" one!! If all goes well will take delivery Sat afternoon!!

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[bluedragon436]

You have any more information on those spring loaded clips (part number, name)? Looks like it would work a lot better than my bungee cord.

Crown Bolt - 1 3/4" Zinc Plated Spring Rope Hook
(http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bolt-1-3-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Spring-Rope-Hook-55954/204075087)

Model # 55954 Internet # 204075087

Working load limit of 115lbs

[bluedragon436]

OK... well to continue what I did to my (not yet mine) XJ I posted about a few up... I just ordered the H4 headlight upgrade through Amazon... Picked up Hella Housings, the Hella 80/100w H4 bulbs (loved my last setup like this).. and ordered the Putco H4 100w harness.. if all works out as planned, will hopefully have the XJ in hand on Sat, and the headlight upgrade in hand on Monday (and of course installed Monday too)...

[autotech98]

Awesome man! XJ's get in the blood.

[bluedragon436]

Yes they certainly do... Been wanting to get back into another one since the day I had to let my 98 go due to divorce!! Been keeping my withdrawals at bay by working on my GF's LJ and getting it looking good and slowly working on making it more trail capable!!

[4.3LXJ]

Congrats James

[bluedragon436]

Congrats James

Will be even happier once Sat comes and it is sitting in the driveway!! And you know my :xjtalk1: family will be the first to know about the new addition to the family when it does happen, with some hopefully brighter and better pictures!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Crown Bolt - 1 3/4" Zinc Plated Spring Rope Hook
(http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bolt-1-3-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Spring-Rope-Hook-55954/204075087)

Model # 55954 Internet # 204075087

Working load limit of 115lbs

Appreciate that bud! My phone was freaking earlier so thanks for putting that up. ;)






Lined up picking up a "new" one!! If all goes well will take delivery Sat afternoon!!

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Awesome!!! Glad to see you finally gonna have one again. Been a while, so i know you aren't getting much sleep tonight. :p

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[downsy]

But in a new post cat O2 sensor after the old one got it's wiring harness ripped out.

[bluedragon436]

Appreciate that bud! My phone was freaking earlier so thanks for putting that up. ;)



No problems, I was just sitting here and figured it might be useful information for anyone else wanting to pursue this idea, as well as a later reference when I get to that point in the "new" build!!




Awesome!!! Glad to see you finally gonna have one again. Been a while, so i know you aren't getting much sleep tonight. :p

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Yeah not sure how much sleep I'll be getting tonight or tomorrow night.. especially with already lining out plans and ordering parts!! :bacon dance: And it has been far too long waiting to get one... By the time I get this one I will be at the almost 1 year mark since I lost my old 98... So def ready to have another one... Been going through withdrawals, especially seeing all the nicely setup XJ's on here!!

[cantab27]

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[XJ Wheeler]

Yeah not sure how much sleep I'll be getting tonight or tomorrow night.. especially with already lining out plans and ordering parts!! :bacon dance: And it has been far too long waiting to get one... By the time I get this one I will be at the almost 1 year mark since I lost my old 98... So def ready to have another one... Been going through withdrawals, especially seeing all the nicely setup XJ's on here!!

I hear ya! Looked at a zj a week ago and nearly lost it.... Okay, maybe a bit of exaggeration but excited none the less. :p What's the overall plan for this one? DD/weekend warrior, trail beast, jeepspeed?! :D

[XJ Wheeler]

My brother and I went to the jy Thursday to get the replacement trans line fitting. You know ya gotta look around while your there. :D Was actually a bit disappointing, not the selection, but the happenings while there. One of the things on my list was an overhead console. Always wanted one and finally found an xj equipped with one. Went back to get my tools to remove it (with my brother who had the cart and tools) but couldn't find him. When I found him he had already pulled it and claimed it. Mind you I just told him the other day I wanted one and he has never shown interest in them. :confused: Anyways, I was still ecstatic because I found a '99+ xj with the intake manifold intact. :bacondance: Spent an hour pulling it to find the #6 runner with an inch section cracked off... :mad0090: That was most of my time wasted, so kinda ticked off about that. But I did get a few things none the less. Ended up with a '96- rear speaker bar, '97+ xj ebrake cable bracket, early xj power mirror switch, a few electrical connectors to wire in for removing an accessory like the led bar on the bumper, hood stop thing (the plastic screw in thing), zj proportioning valve, and two of the trans line fittings that I originally came for. Turns out this fitting was made several different ways through the xjs years.

This one...

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So far I've seen ones the thread directly into the radiator, ones with flare nuts and varying size nuts, ones that are built in, and radiators that didn't even have a spot for one. I got two to make sure I get one that fits. Well see tomorrow...

For local members to Houston I did see two libertys with disc brakes... and I don't think they'll be needing them.

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Also, found an ultra rare air diffusing system on a '90 xj. :p

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[bluedragon436]

I hear ya! Looked at a zj a week ago and nearly lost it.... Okay, maybe a bit of exaggeration but excited none the less. :p What's the overall plan for this one? DD/weekend warrior, trail beast, jeepspeed?! :D

The plan currently is DD/Weekend Warrior, try and keep the mileage down on the Ram a bit.. But eventually figure it can become a trail beast once it is no longer street legal.. But don't figure that'll be anytime soon.. At least this way if it does break I have a way to tow it myself, and don't have to freak out that it's down, since I do have a perfectly fine working DD already..

[bruggz351]

Also, found an ultra rare air diffusing system on a '90 xj. :p

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Wow. Is that on a 2wd xj?. It would certainly get the ricer boys excited. :p

[XJ Wheeler]

Wow. Is that on a 2wd xj?. It would certainly get the ricer boys excited. :p

Lol, it was actually a 4wd. Must have been a confusing time for it... cross dressing and all. :p

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[Brasscatz]

For local members to Houston I did see two libertys with disc brakes... and I don't think they'll be needing

Aw they never have them when I go. Grab them next time and I'll pay ya back ;)


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[nickyg]

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Did the Matt from bleepinjeep relay box. If you ever thought about doing it but it looked to difficult, just think of this.... If Nicky G could do it then a monkey swinging a dead turtle could do it.


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[cantab27]

ha no wounder its in the junk yard ...look at the lift ...






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[XJ Wheeler]

Aw they never have them when I go. Grab them next time and I'll pay ya back ;)


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Tell me about it! Last time when i would have gotten those instead of that axle but there wasn't one to be found. :rolleyes: You got it.

Thinking about planning a trip for half off weekend new years. Would like to go thanksgiving too but i don't think i can get that past the family. :p

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[Brasscatz]

Tell me about it! Last time when i would have gotten those instead of that axle but there wasn't one to be found. :rolleyes: You got it.

Thinking about planning a trip for half off weekend new years. Would like to go thanksgiving too but i don't think i can get that past the family. :p

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Yeah, hard to get away sometimes. Better wait until I clear it with the wife. The Jeep Fund is tied up in this new house for a bit. I was told I will get it back in it's full balance, but no telling when that'll be. Just call if you go again and see some and I'll ask then

[XJ Wheeler]

Yeah, hard to get away sometimes. Better wait until I clear it with the wife. The Jeep Fund is tied up in this new house for a bit. I was told I will get it back in it's full balance, but no telling when that'll be. Just call if you go again and see some and I'll ask then

Sure will bro. Its all for a good purpose. Sadly jeeps don't always come first. :p

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[slvmart]

Getting ready for winter. Had our 1st snow yesterday. Nothing of substance, it didn't really stick on the grass but it did briefly accumulate on the roofs.

Having fun putting new U-joints into my rear drive shaft ! Living in the rust belt those darn bearing caps are really seized. The clips on several, just snapped into pieces when trying to remove them. But it's 4 down and 2 to go.

After that, on to the transfer case adjustment. It doesn't want to shift into Lo, but I'm almost positive it just needs adjustment.

[downsy]

Installed a Detours XJ "Backbone" and a Rugged Ridge (Chinese) 8500lb winch.

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[4.3LXJ]

Very cool Josh

[abebehrmann]

Installed a Detours XJ "Backbone" and a Rugged Ridge (Chinese) 8500lb winch.

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I like the mod on the drivers side of the bumper

[autotech98]

Oh yeah i need one of those too.beats using the keys lol

[downsy]

5 bucks at Bevmo and about 1 minute to install.

[bluedragon436]

Purchased it!! Finally back into another Jeep that is mine to work on... Hopefully tomorrow will be a nice enough day so I can get some cleaning in on it, and get a list of items to get on order for her!!

[autotech98]

Awesome man glad to hear it!

[autotech98]

I hear you downsy...dont know if the wife would approve.may have to install in a concealed location lol

[XJ Wheeler]

Purchased it!! Finally back into another Jeep that is mine to work on... Hopefully tomorrow will be a nice enough day so I can get some cleaning in on it, and get a list of items to get on order for her!!

Congrats James!!! But i think you forgot something... pictures! :D

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[OrangeXJ]

Drove it yesterday. After shoulder surgery 10 days ago found a way to get in and out of it with out killing myself. :D

[bluedragon436]

Congrats James!!! But i think you forgot something... pictures! :D

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Yeah wanted to get some better pics to post up as well as to have some when I first got her shots... But it was gloomy, raining and starting to get too dark out by the time everything was done with it.. I'll go out and snag some pictures here in just a few minutes... I'll get some pics with my gf's LJ, since it is standing guard over the XJ right now.. lol.. Got to keep the XJ backed against the garage door so that the city and cops won't see that it doesn't currently have a plate on it.. since that is a huge no no in the city I guess... If I can get this CEL to clear today, hopefully I'll get her registered tomorrow before I fly out on Tuesday..

[Basslicks]

Motor is starting to take more crank time to start. Hope it will hold out until tax refund... thinking either CPS or just needs a tuneup.

[bluedragon436]

Spent a few hours cleaning the interior.. still needs a little bit more love and time on the interior then will hit up some exterior cleaning...

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0760.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0760.jpg.html)
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http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0753.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0753.jpg.html)
and one with her current driveway pal & guard (since she doesn't currently have a plate, which is a no go for the city)
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0754.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0754.jpg.html)

[bigjim350]

I changed the oil. Figured after 3yrs it deserved a shitty $15 orielly oil, oil change. Old oil was blacker than the last diesel i changed oil in.

[XJ Wheeler]

That thing is clean James! You scored a nice one. Looks cool with the lj too. They gotta stick together right! :D

[downsy]

Finally finished hooking up my extended idle switch.

[OldFaurt]

Finally finished hooking up my extended idle switch.

Extended idle switch?
Um, like the police version?, what does it do?

[downsy]

Extended idle switch?
Um, like the police version?, what does it do?

Brings the idle up to 1000 revs. Good for high temps while idling or while running a winch.

[bluedragon436]

That thing is clean James! You scored a nice one. Looks cool with the lj too. They gotta stick together right! :D

She's pretty clean from the outside for the most part.. The interior on the other had is a completely different story... Got it as cleaned as I could get it today... Will still need to spend some time on cleaning up the seats as I didn't have any upholstery cleaner to use or I would have done it today with the other cleaning I did.. Did figure out that I need to order up some new rear leafs that is for sure... the current ones are flat almost bordering on reverse arching... (I noticed it had a slight rake before I bought it... so it was not a deal breaker to me, but didn't know the leaves were reverse arching.. )

Went and picked up two new O2 sensors & a new IAT sensor as these were the codes that showed up when I checked why I had a CEL doing the key trick.. Didn't know which O2 sensor was really bad, but figure this way I should def take care of the CEL and will know that these sensors will be good to go for a while.. Hoping I can install them and get the CEL to go away, and then try and get her registered tomorrow before I fly out for a week or so on Tuesday...

[bigjim350]

A clean jeep is overrated

[4.3LXJ]

A sign of a diseased mind Jim? :D

[XJ Wheeler]

She's pretty clean from the outside for the most part.. The interior on the other had is a completely different story... Got it as cleaned as I could get it today... Will still need to spend some time on cleaning up the seats as I didn't have any upholstery cleaner to use or I would have done it today with the other cleaning I did.. Did figure out that I need to order up some new rear leafs that is for sure... the current ones are flat almost bordering on reverse arching... (I noticed it had a slight rake before I bought it... so it was not a deal breaker to me, but didn't know the leaves were reverse arching.. )

Went and picked up two new O2 sensors & a new IAT sensor as these were the codes that showed up when I checked why I had a CEL doing the key trick.. Didn't know which O2 sensor was really bad, but figure this way I should def take care of the CEL and will know that these sensors will be good to go for a while.. Hoping I can install them and get the CEL to go away, and then try and get her registered tomorrow before I fly out for a week or so on Tuesday...

Doesn't look too bad but what kind of lift does it have out back?

Good luck with the registration. I can't stand that stuff. Hope those sensors take care of the engine light. Seems like a pleasantly easy fix if so.


A clean jeep is overrated

...and always appreciated. :D

[bluedragon436]

Doesn't look too bad but what kind of lift does it have out back?

Good luck with the registration. I can't stand that stuff. Hope those sensors take care of the engine light. Seems like a pleasantly easy fix if so.



...and always appreciated. :D

Well the guy I bought it from said it has a 5" RC lift setup.. said the rear leaves were lost in shipment so he got adj shackles and a 1" block to lift the rear... Figure that setup would have brought it up some, but don't see how that'd bring it up level with a 5" setup... but figured it wasn't a huge big deal, just order up a rear leaf pack and run with that... which is still my plan.. but after looking at it today while I was cleaning, I am pretty sure it was more like a 3" RC lift setup that he put a coil spacer on top of to get to the 5" height.. so figure I'll ditch the rear stock leafs & of course the block and order up a set of 4.5" leafs to bring the back up where it should be, and to hopefully meet and not surpass the front height.. figure I'll slowly get that stuff cleaned up and looking good... once I get everything else take care of, I'll look into doing some more on the suspension.. figure the tires have a bit more life to them, so I'll save up during that time for the larger tires, as well as items needed for a bit more altitude..

[bigjim350]

A sign of a diseased mind Jim? :D

I think that should be obvious by now....

[bigjim350]

...and always appreciated. :D

By some people maybe....

[XJ Wheeler]

Well the guy I bought it from said it has a 5" RC lift setup.. said the rear leaves were lost in shipment so he got adj shackles and a 1" block to lift the rear... Figure that setup would have brought it up some, but don't see how that'd bring it up level with a 5" setup... but figured it wasn't a huge big deal, just order up a rear leaf pack and run with that... which is still my plan.. but after looking at it today while I was cleaning, I am pretty sure it was more like a 3" RC lift setup that he put a coil spacer on top of to get to the 5" height.. so figure I'll ditch the rear stock leafs & of course the block and order up a set of 4.5" leafs to bring the back up where it should be, and to hopefully meet and not surpass the front height.. figure I'll slowly get that stuff cleaned up and looking good... once I get everything else take care of, I'll look into doing some more on the suspension.. figure the tires have a bit more life to them, so I'll save up during that time for the larger tires, as well as items needed for a bit more altitude..

Yeah, it doesn't sound like a 5" kit but like you said not a big deal. Gonna do RC leafs? Thought about doing a 3.5" leaf and keeping the shackles? Although with the 4.5" you could put them on to go higher.

[TeXJ]

Sat, I drove it all around. Took it to some lake trails, pretty easy. Then went to a recovery 101 class, and food. Mostly went for the food.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/d73f32b3-255c-42cc-a32a-89694989c80c_zpsd13dc65f.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TeXJ2424/media/JEEP/d73f32b3-255c-42cc-a32a-89694989c80c_zpsd13dc65f.jpg.html)

group photo from the class
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another pic of my friends rig
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a vehicle i found at the gas station(explorer chassis/tranny, mustang motor)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/CF03742D-5379-4340-BD91-0F089FE636DE_zpsv74qlxp4.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/TeXJ2424/media/JEEP/CF03742D-5379-4340-BD91-0F089FE636DE_zpsv74qlxp4.jpg.html)

[bluedragon436]

Yeah, it doesn't sound like a 5" kit but like you said not a big deal. Gonna do RC leafs? Thought about doing a 3.5" leaf and keeping the shackles? Although with the 4.5" you could put them on to go higher.

I'm looking at doing RC leafs (mainly cause I've run RC before and liked them and their customer service, and cause the lift is RC already..).. Have been thinking about getting the 4.5", especially cause higher is nice, and two cause the 4.5" is actually a little bit cheaper then the 3.5" leafs for some odd reason.. Just debating if I want to go ahead and replace the front coils to 4.5" coils, or just leave it as is for now, then see if the front is higher or lower and make purchases to adj at that time I guess..

[WhileInTheWild]

Finally got my light bar mounted:

http://i.imgur.com/CGCYC4q.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Very nice looking

[bluedragon436]

Finally got my light bar mounted:

http://i.imgur.com/CGCYC4q.jpg

I'm sure you said before, but couldn't find it... What light bar mount did you use for that bar??

[WhileInTheWild]

I'm sure you said before, but couldn't find it... What light bar mount did you use for that bar??

http://hooliganoffroad.com/products/50-light-bar-mount

[bluedragon436]

http://hooliganoffroad.com/products/50-light-bar-mount

Ahh, cool thanks... Guess I should of figured that's who's it was... They have been doing some nice stuff for the XJ folks (finally someone recognizes the market and need)

[autotech98]

Very nice.like that lo pro mount

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday I fixed up the leak from the trans line fitting. The "new" fitting I got from the jy fit like a glove and even looks near new. In great shape actually, and it came off an '00-01.

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And just to show the previous issue. I had to shorten and re-flare this fitting when I warranted my last radiator because it was too long and hit the body. Well, the flaring tool was too thick to flare it completely so I could only get a small flare on it. Well, that was adequate for the time but over the last year I guess it had wallowed out and started to leak.

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And here you can see the nut could even slide past the flare.

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Also swapped in a new hood stop piece to replace the old broken brittle one. And couldn't get the old piece out so yeah, that's gonna be rattling around in there for a while. :rolleyes:

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[rabies]

what a nightmare. i hate barbed/threaded fittings especialy in tight spaces

[bluedragon436]

Ordered an aftermarket front bumper for her.. now just need a winch to put on it.. but that'll be an eventual purchase... Don't have any pics of the actual bumper I'm getting, as it was custom build for a customer who never came and got it... and the owner of the shop wanted to get rid of it, so he gave it to me for the same price as the normal winch bumper.. So looking forward to seeing it and getting it coated and installed once I get back from this mission I'm out on right now...

[prcjeep]

I got nearly all the old floorboard out of the passengers side and placed an order for the full length passenger pan from rock auto. $119 after shipping with coupon code. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2353054

The replacement pan will not cover all the cutout I had to make on my tranny hump so I'll have to form some sheet metal for that. Also thought about going to the jy and cutting out that housing section so it'd be a perfect fit. Still not sure. Plus I have no battery powered saw to use if I did want to go that route.

I don't have a welder, so as far as I can see I have 3 options. Buy a welder. Pay someone to weld everything in OR, lots of self tapping screws and sealer.

Also ran into an issue where the top cross brace for leaf spring mount is pretty rusted. Haven't cut that out yet. Not sure what to do. The weld on that mount on the frame side and on the rocker are both in good shape..it's just the cross brace where the original floor pan was making contact with it that worries me.

Not sure I saw an update for this, but another possibility is using rivets about an inch or so apart then 30 year caulk to seal it all up. I did this on my passenger side replacement. Also recommend POR 15 for the first coat, if prepped properly, it can be applied directly over previously rusted areas.

[miscott57]

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w491/miscott57/Cherokee/PB060008_zps90ef6f54.jpg (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/miscott57/media/Cherokee/PB060008_zps90ef6f54.jpg.html)

My '98 Classic
New guy here. Seemed like a good thread to make my first post.
Getting it ready for winter. Just got 4 new Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ 35x12.5R15's. Also this week added a Banks Stainless Steel 2 1/2" Monster Cat Back exhaust. New wipers front and back, and Rain X'd all the windows (helps keep the snow from sticking)
Looking forward to winter! Having a Cherokee in the snow is like having a snow-mobile with a heater and stereo!!

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good Michael. Yeah, after driving more primitive Jeeps, the creature comforts are nice

[NW99XJ]

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My '98 Classic
New guy here. Seemed like a good thread to make my first post.
Getting it ready for winter. Just got 4 new Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ 35x12.5R15's. Also this week added a Banks Stainless Steel 2 1/2" Monster Cat Back exhaust. New wipers front and back, and Rain X'd all the windows (helps keep the snow from sticking)
Looking forward to winter! Having a Cherokee in the snow is like having a snow-mobile with a heater and stereo!!

NICE LOOKIN RIG!
I've always been fond of the "chili pepper red" XJ's....
And the Baha Claws look GREAT on it too!
Welcome aboard... hope you stick around...
So what do you have planned for this late model in the future?

[rabies]

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w491/miscott57/Cherokee/PB060008_zps90ef6f54.jpg (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/miscott57/media/Cherokee/PB060008_zps90ef6f54.jpg.html)



very nice. is that more of comp cut? or just trimmed and bumped fender wells? also how much lift is there?

i have a 4?" lift and my 31s look real small

[XJ Wheeler]

Good to have ya here Mike! Welcome to xjtalk. Sweet jeep too. The stance is just right. :D

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[Philxj4L]

Tidied out and cleaned ready for marshaling on Sunday. SWMBO was very good and done it all herself.
Wasn't being lazy, I fell yesterday and managed to hit the floor pretty hard with my head.
I've had better ideas. :)

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/0A15134A-F5A2-4091-A5EB-9838DDAEDF95_zps1yanva3k.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/0A15134A-F5A2-4091-A5EB-9838DDAEDF95_zps1yanva3k.jpg.html)

[Philxj4L]

More with, than to. Got to block roads today for the Remebrance day parade.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/B1DAA88D-36FC-45B4-BC61-6C4FFFA71478_zpske54ocsp.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/B1DAA88D-36FC-45B4-BC61-6C4FFFA71478_zpske54ocsp.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/8369D3B5-7E29-47EB-8799-EE3F399BA6FF_zps5czpttqf.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/8369D3B5-7E29-47EB-8799-EE3F399BA6FF_zps5czpttqf.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/B08B147C-585E-4C1C-B49D-7DE9091A0537_zpsh4dtvsot.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/B08B147C-585E-4C1C-B49D-7DE9091A0537_zpsh4dtvsot.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/64357BF9-25F5-4333-8B90-C90A6993A335_zpsgh4fkblx.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/64357BF9-25F5-4333-8B90-C90A6993A335_zpsgh4fkblx.jpg.html)
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/6567D50F-CD9C-4159-A7B4-99D8807359BE_zpsy6pnmrdm.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/6567D50F-CD9C-4159-A7B4-99D8807359BE_zpsy6pnmrdm.jpg.html)

[autotech98]

Great pics phil.bet that was a good feeling to help with the ceremonies.

[jeepin_idaho]

I gave mine a bath!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/dff67ebdd807a835488d713aafe4f3cd.jpg



Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[autotech98]

Nice!

[jeepin_idaho]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/b25b764b8346d3d4b5e1314b137aae90.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/2c98a139fac82239e173eaff99b567aa.jpg
Did the Matt from bleepinjeep relay box. If you ever thought about doing it but it looked to difficult, just think of this.... If Nicky G could do it then a monkey swinging a dead turtle could do it.


Sent from my toaster using Tapatalk
What did Matt do with the relay box? I must have missed that one.

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[abebehrmann]

http://youtu.be/aG37G9dBXv8

[bluedragon436]

Alright... going to try this again... Was a few days ago, but was not able to post due to crap connection... The front bumper I ordered for my XJ arrived at my house (feel sorry for my GF for having to drag it into the house)... Anyways... can't wait to get home and see it in person... or at all for that matter, as I wasn't able to get any pics of it before it went out, due to it already being packaged for shipment immediately after I ordered it online.. Also can't wait to get it cleaned up and sprayed most likely with bedliner, and even more so once I'm able to get it installed.. Will get pics as soon as I can get home and get it unpackaged!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Finished up the theft measures to my lightbar. No pics this time, due to it being a security thing and the less people that know the better. Its nothing really special or anything, just a roadblock for would be thieves who like my light too much.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[bluedragon436]

Finished up the theft measures to my lightbar. No pics this time, due to it being a security thing and the less people that know the better. Its nothing really special or anything, just a roadblock for would be thieves who like my light too much.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

I'll be looking to figure out some counter theft measures once I install my bumper and put an LED bar on it... and then far later down the road when I do a longer bar on the roof... I think it is so sad that you have to do this in the first place.. but I def don't want my hard earned money disappearing!!

[Philxj4L]

If they come with ally brackets, junk them and make up new ones in steel. Spot weld on the mount bolts/nuts. I've all 3 lightbars done this way, also both winches. Simple and effective, if they want them, they're gonna make a lot of noise. :)

[xj-jake]

Drove it around in the SNOW for a few poser shots. Eat your heart out Josh!!

[Basslicks]

Sold the transmission and transfer case due to financial needs..... back to square 1 :(

[bluedragon436]

If they come with ally brackets, junk them and make up new ones in steel. Spot weld on the mount bolts/nuts. I've all 3 lightbars done this way, also both winches. Simple and effective, if they want them, they're gonna make a lot of noise. :)

The light bar that'll be on my bumper will be mounted using a steel fairlead mount so I'll have to get someone to do some spot weld on the mount bolts there..

[rabies]

ziptied an 8x11 US flag on my roof rack

[illuminator]

I started the 96 brake booster and master cylinder upgrade on my 90 xj. I will be replacing all the hard lines to the soft lines as well. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/136424EA-FCA3-4D47-A5FC-7A70C7E943A0-730-000001B9835A51C6_zpse676dac5.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

I'll be looking to figure out some counter theft measures once I install my bumper and put an LED bar on it... and then far later down the road when I do a longer bar on the roof... I think it is so sad that you have to do this in the first place.. but I def don't want my hard earned money disappearing!!

I can't agree with you more! Its horrible and only seems to get worse.


If they come with ally brackets, junk them and make up new ones in steel. Spot weld on the mount bolts/nuts. I've all 3 lightbars done this way, also both winches. Simple and effective, if they want them, they're gonna make a lot of noise. :)

I made my own mounts for the 50" out of 1/8". I did use the original aluminum brackets for the 13.5" and wish I wouldn't have. Don't know what I was thinking.


Drove it around in the SNOW for a few poser shots. Eat your heart out Josh!!

Lookin GOOD!

[XJ Wheeler]

Sold the transmission and transfer case due to financial needs..... back to square 1 :(

Very sorry to hear that Justin. Hope things pick up and you'll be in my prayers.

[illuminator]

I opened up the hole in the booster rod for my brake swap and grinded the end for the brake light switch. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/15FD0E8D-D09E-4B70-8C80-BC0B43D85686-1454-00000320E5830D27_zps44c9da49.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Got to see front bumper I ordered after being gone for over a week.. Spliced in downstream O2 sensor pigtail I got from Matt (huge thanks again to Matt) to replace the butchered wiring the PO left me (said he couldn't figure out why the CEL was on...)... And in the process of ops checking to see if the splice in was good, thought my battery was dead... only to figure out the NSS is in need of a cleaning.. so guess I'll be pulling that tomorrow if the weather stays warmish.. Hoping now that the CEL is clear I'll be able to get her registered and on the road in the next couple days...

[JeepFreak]

Called my insurance company and the cops because somebody decided to do a hit and run on old Red in the parking lot of the hospital. Did quite extensive damage to my driver's door rear section and driver side passenger door, the whole damn thing. No paint transfer, tells me it was a piece of crap plastic vehicle. Secondly, to hit where it did, it had to have been a SUV, minivan, or light duty truck. Unfortunately because of the no paint transfer, they can't do anything, but jokes on that guy cause now I get a brand new paint job, doors, and everything in the doors so HA! Full coverage rocks. Now nobody can bitch that full coverage is for "newer cars" cause it just saved me a crap ton of money.

[Mudderoy]

Called my insurance company and the cops because somebody decided to do a hit and run on old Red in the parking lot of the hospital. Did quite extensive damage to my driver's door rear section and driver side passenger door, the whole damn thing. No paint transfer, tells me it was a piece of crap plastic vehicle. Secondly, to hit where it did, it had to have been a SUV, minivan, or light duty truck. Unfortunately because of the no paint transfer, they can't do anything, but jokes on that guy cause now I get a brand new paint job, doors, and everything in the doors so HA! Full coverage rocks. Now nobody can bitch that full coverage is for "newer cars" cause it just saved me a crap ton of money.

No security cam?

[4.3LXJ]

Sorry to hear that Andrew, but glad you have the insurance to fix it

[autotech98]

Yeah glad its covered

[JeepFreak]

Unfortunately, the cam was facing my car but...40 feet short so it can't see my vehicle or anywhere near it for that matter. The police can't do much but take a report. Insurance says because I pay for full coverage and for uninsured motorist, a hit and run is considered uninsured motorist so my deductible may be smaller than my collision. We'll see.

[illuminator]

I finished installing my 96 booster and master cylinder upgrade and replacing the hard lines from the prop valve to the soft lines. Thanks Jake for the second set of hands and for the great b-day gift of skyjacker braided lines.

[bluedragon436]

Just ordered a new fan shroud and drivers side master window switch panel... Hoping between having a fan shroud and doing a flush it'll help with the slow overheat that the 97 seems to have, or at least seem to have the day I went to register it... And hoping the new switch panel will take care of the drivers side window that doesn't want to work.. Every other window works, well at least from the drivers panel, except the drivers.. The PO said he replaced the motor thinking that was it, but didn't make a difference, so will replace the panel and if noting else that should take care of the other positions not working due to the usual lock switch solder issue (I'm sure)... if that don't work for the drivers window, then I'll order a new motor w/ regulator... and if that don't work... then I'll be completely lost, as the only other part to replace would the wiring between the switch panel and the motor.. But yeah, hoping the fan shroud and a good flush will help her stay cooler so I can run her through inspection again and hopefully get it registered this time around...

[TeXJ]

Just ordered a new fan shroud and drivers side master window switch panel... Hoping between having a fan shroud and doing a flush it'll help with the slow overheat that the 97 seems to have, or at least seem to have the day I went to register it... And hoping the new switch panel will take care of the drivers side window that doesn't want to work.. Every other window works, well at least from the drivers panel, except the drivers.. The PO said he replaced the motor thinking that was it, but didn't make a difference, so will replace the panel and if noting else that should take care of the other positions not working due to the usual lock switch solder issue (I'm sure)... if that don't work for the drivers window, then I'll order a new motor w/ regulator... and if that don't work... then I'll be completely lost, as the only other part to replace would the wiring between the switch panel and the motor.. But yeah, hoping the fan shroud and a good flush will help her stay cooler so I can run her through inspection again and hopefully get it registered this time around...

where'd you get the fan shroud and how much was it plus shipping?

[XJ Wheeler]

Been doing a little things here and there, but today I started a new little project.

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[editedforsafety]

Today was the coldest day this season, so I went out and changed my thermostat in the parking lot. Bundled up enough to not be that cold, and now I have heat again.

Actually, I changed it twice. First time I realized I didn't have any rtv so I chanced it with just a gasket. It didn't seal, so I had to go buy some rtv and re-do it.

[autotech98]

Been doing a little things here and there, but today I started a new little project.

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homemade grill guard maybe???

[XJ Wheeler]

homemade grill guard maybe???

Sort of, its gonna be a prerunner bar. Its more of a fabrication project than anything, plus change up the look of the jeep a little. Did get some more done today. Although the welding went horribly, I think the galvanizing was messing with it even though I ground it off.

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[autotech98]

Halvanized is hard to weld...are you wearing a respirator that zinc coating is toxic when you are welding on it.

[XJ Wheeler]

Halvanized is hard to weld...are you wearing a respirator that zinc coating is toxic when you are welding on it.

I don't have a respirator but did have a fan set up to blow the smoke/fumes away. I really should pick one up though. I don't like playing around when it comes to my lungs anyway.

[autotech98]

Nope you pnly get one set.gptta take care of em

[XJ Wheeler]

Well, not a lot today. I seem to have too much on the schedule already so I am gonna have to slow down with the bumper project for now and maybe get a little done in spare time. I did get the bumper mounted back up and wired in a efan wiring connector from a '97+ xj for the led bar on the bumper so I can get the bumper off in the future.

Removed the little 5mph bumpers the other day and with newly drilled holes I stuck some bolts in the holes for now.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Full tune up yesterday

[rabies]

unknowingly welded galvanized once. was sicker than a dog. it gets into your blood. kinda like mercury poisoning, if you drink a glass of milk it really helps.
i usualy wear a respirator when i grind off teh galvanized coating. then use a fan when welding it.

[TallGuyJeep]

Finnaly fixed my misfire problem, turned out to be spark plugs..... Felt great to be driving the jeep again though. :) ran her through the car wash, now she is all pretty. :D

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/21/0a7357c7337d4c548e03a3fe8303293a.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/21/6f400d076aec59a1c9e2ab70eb0fd863.jpg

[downsy]

-Oil Change
-Replaced the oil filter adapter o-rings while I was at it
-Replaced the upstream O2 sensor, now with two new O2 sensors it idles much better
-and did some grinding on the Detours backbone bumper system because the front sway bar was hitting it and making a clunking noise on the front end.

[bluedragon436]

where'd you get the fan shroud and how much was it plus shipping?

Will hopefully be home here in a few hours and hopefully get to install said shroud.. Once I get it, see what quality it is, make sure it is even the right part as they told me it was, and the fitment is good I'll share all that info.. Really hoping it is all good, as I want her to run cool when stopped and def want to be able to get her through inspection...

Didn't do anything to my Jeep today... well yesterday now current location time.. as I am still out of the state away from her.. Hoping to be @ home here in about 12hrs and installing the drivers side door master switch panel I ordered and the new fan shroud to replace the current ghost model I have in my 97... Hoping this will fix the my current drivers side window that won't roll down, and the overheating while sitting issue.. Once these two issues are resolved hopefully I can move on with ordering other parts I want to install and upgrade, like taking care of the negatively arched springs...

[autotech98]

Have a safe journey home james.

[bluedragon436]

Have a safe journey home james.

Thanks... After flying 24hrs straight yesterday... hopefully the last hardest part is over.. especially with it only supposedly being roughly an 1.5hr flight home.. Guess we'll see what gets thrown our way though.. I'm more than ready to be home from this mission from hell.. lol And especially ready to be home hopefully for a few days and get some work in and hopefully plating/registering the Jeep..

[bluedragon436]

Well got a little bit of time to work on the XJ today... Pulled the drivers door panel, and hooked up the new master switch panel, and all the windows now roll down at each switch due to the new/working lock switch... drivers side window still won't roll down (which was my main reason for ordering a new switch panel)... guess I'll check the wiring tomorrow and see if there is a fuse for the drivers window only... and if that all looks good, go spend $100+ on a new motor/regulator for it... hopefully that'll fix the issue... Hoping the weather will be decent enough for me to install the fan shroud as well...

[bruggz351]

Installed a new radiator and thermostat.
I fitted a TT2000-190 this time. Not sure I'm happy with that. Too hot. I usually run with a TT2000-180, but got confused at the part store, when the dick behind the counter said the thermostat I wanted was for a diesel. ;sigh;.

cheers

[oderdene]

got a little knocking sound while braking last 3 days, inspected today. Found driver side rear wheel nuts was loose and result is wheel studs are stripped :(

almost half of threads gone on some studs and brake drum hole changed to oval shape.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IpUjjN_ZIWQ/VHHfHbGxsQI/AAAAAAAADqo/vHjnJgoZ4wE/s1600/20141123_151218.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2n7kW08n0Hg/VHHfGcACpAI/AAAAAAAADqc/7Vu-5XCDhMU/s1600/20141123_151219.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAxkPKGUp94/VHHfG0Hk0oI/AAAAAAAADqg/3gVAwGkDMyI/s1600/20141123_151252.jpg

[oderdene]

my cargo area floor panel was rusted and having palm size opening near to fuel filler. Processed rust for few days with 1) brake fluid & 2) coke, then clean well with steel brush and wire wheel. Then painted it primer for metal (can't find thing like POR-15) + 3 layers of paint. Cut a 2mm sheet metal, made a new floor with raised areas around wheel well. Put a reasonable amount of silicone seal on old floor around the opening, at rust point, holes, dropped area etc and put a floor sheet on top it and bolted down to uniframe by 12mm bolts. Sealed the perimeter and result:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEs0ExfMIjU/VFYnU_4hzRI/AAAAAAAADo4/B_vJso-fTW8/s1600/20141102_180141.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5sQmmecgi78/VFYnVVDxepI/AAAAAAAADpA/5aWt_S0USRU/s1600/20141102_180206.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iIc_9P6w1Rc/VFYnVH1XGQI/AAAAAAAADo8/vuqLC4nVWqU/s1600/20141102_180149.jpg

Underside is not processed, due to full tank of fuel on that day :D. Will inspect and repair if necessary when spring arrives.

[Brasscatz]

got a little knocking sound while braking last 3 days, inspected today. Found driver side rear wheel nuts was loose and result is wheel studs are stripped :(

almost half of threads gone on some studs and brake drum hole changed to oval shape.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IpUjjN_ZIWQ/VHHfHbGxsQI/AAAAAAAADqo/vHjnJgoZ4wE/s1600/20141123_151218.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2n7kW08n0Hg/VHHfGcACpAI/AAAAAAAADqc/7Vu-5XCDhMU/s1600/20141123_151219.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAxkPKGUp94/VHHfG0Hk0oI/AAAAAAAADqg/3gVAwGkDMyI/s1600/20141123_151252.jpg


Holy crap! Glad you caught it, Od. I've had a wheel fly off at 45 mph and let me tell you.... it's not fun at all!

[Mudderoy]

Drove it home...

[ArmyGuy45]

Water pump, lower radiator hose and thermostat.

[bluedragon436]

Installed new drivers side window regulator... Wish that thing wasn't so expensive, but at least now the window rolls up and down nice and smoothly.. Got the door panel back installed, save for the clips that the PO smashed and broke when he did the motor swap trying to fix the window.. will have to go and pick up some of those clips from AZ if I can and take care of both front door panels...

Also installed the new fan shroud Amazon.com: Evan-Fischer EVA12772027066 Fan Shroud Single Plastic: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31hNu6E4UeL.@@AMEPARAM@@31hNu6E4UeL I picked up through Amazon, to replace the missing one.. hopefully that'll help a little bit with the slow overheat when it's sitting still.. Just need to pick up another 8mm bolt for the top of the shroud since it was missing... I would say if anyone is looking for a replacement shroud for a missing one or a busted one, take a look on Amazon as it is $21.65 w/ free shipping compared to the cheapest I was able to find anywhere else @ $60+...

[Mudderoy]

TJ:
Changed oil and oil filter
Changed air filter
Swapped in old Red Top from my 98. I thought it had gone bad, turned out to be the starter.

JCROffroad sliders are scheduled to be delivered Friday, so I'll be bolting them on.

XJ 98:

Backed it out of the garage
Tie wrapped old hose that is being used as an anti-rub between the new upper hose and the battery.
Couldn't find me split loom stuff, so just put a tie wrap on the starter power lines.

Ready to drive the 98 to work tomorrow. I guess it's been a month and a half since the last time.

[TeXJ]

Installed new drivers side window regulator... Wish that thing wasn't so expensive, but at least now the window rolls up and down nice and smoothly.. Got the door panel back installed, save for the clips that the PO smashed and broke when he did the motor swap trying to fix the window.. will have to go and pick up some of those clips from AZ if I can and take care of both front door panels...

Also installed the new fan shroud Amazon.com: Evan-Fischer EVA12772027066 Fan Shroud Single Plastic: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009DJQ1BQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I picked up through Amazon, to replace the missing one.. hopefully that'll help a little bit with the slow overheat when it's sitting still.. Just need to pick up another 8mm bolt for the top of the shroud since it was missing... I would say if anyone is looking for a replacement shroud for a missing one or a busted one, take a look on Amazon as it is $21.65 w/ free shipping compared to the cheapest I was able to find anywhere else @ $60+...

Awesome thanks!

Just to be clear this is the shroud for the mechanical fan right?

[rabies]

get the 03+ rubicon wheel studs. they are longer. or get forged ARP ones...
i brushed off a bunch of snow off it. i def have to put the 31s on it now

[bluedragon436]

Awesome thanks!

Just to be clear this is the shroud for the mechanical fan right?

Yes it is for the mechanical fan... I'm glad of it, cause I was a bit worried it was for the electrical fan...

[TeXJ]

I havent had a shroud in 5+ yrs and my temps are just high of the center mark, I think 212degrees. Hoping a shroud will help bring it down a tad.

Thanks for the info!

Edit: just bought it

[JeepFreak]

Went mudding with my fiancee for a few hours. These are pics of on the trail and afterwards. Red has never been so dirty lol

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Also I changed out the injectors since they looked like this and had a small misfire and leak:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/24/8376f7f9f4b00df1c69c2093a2b90d31.jpg

[ArmyGuy45]

Installed new drivers side window regulator... Wish that thing wasn't so expensive, but at least now the window rolls up and down nice and smoothly.. Got the door panel back installed, save for the clips that the PO smashed and broke when he did the motor swap trying to fix the window.. will have to go and pick up some of those clips from AZ if I can and take care of both front door panels...

Also installed the new fan shroud Amazon.com: Evan-Fischer EVA12772027066 Fan Shroud Single Plastic: Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009DJQ1BQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I picked up through Amazon, to replace the missing one.. hopefully that'll help a little bit with the slow overheat when it's sitting still.. Just need to pick up another 8mm bolt for the top of the shroud since it was missing... I would say if anyone is looking for a replacement shroud for a missing one or a busted one, take a look on Amazon as it is $21.65 w/ free shipping compared to the cheapest I was able to find anywhere else @ $60+...


Where did you get your switch? I bought mine on Amazon and it has lasted only a few months before the window switches are wearing out.

[bluedragon436]

Where did you get your switch? I bought mine on Amazon and it has lasted only a few months before the window switches are wearing out.

I got mine from Amazon... hopefully it lasts longer then a few months... guess I'll have to see how long it lasts.. If nothing else once I get the XJ registered and the bumper finished... I'll take the original switch apart and see if I can't clean it up and get it working again and ready to re-install if the one from Amazon does fail... If nothing else I'll just have to pick up another through Team Cherokee...

[bluedragon436]

Picked up an IRO LA upgrade, IRO HD steering upgrade, and a set of JKS disconnects.. Got them used, but still in great shape, just need to clean em up and get a few more items to freshen up the lift setup on the 97..

[Philxj4L]

Having changed up to 31" rubber from 29s, I now don't have a usable spare (still a 29") I'm also not able to change a wheel, so I carry a 'spare in a can' that requires the pressure to be topped up after around 20miles. So, EBAY was hit and some hunting took place. This was the result.

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a519/Philxj4L/EA716E09-9392-458E-998F-527B21CD7B45_zpsk45nxus5.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/Philxj4L/media/EA716E09-9392-458E-998F-527B21CD7B45_zpsk45nxus5.jpg.html)

Twin 30mm piston, 85Ltrs per min, 40 minute work cycle, (31" tyre from 15 to 25psi = 1 minute) 150psi Max working pressure, 3m power cord, 5m coiled extension air line, flashing Amber light & usual nozzle adaptors.

[rabies]

yo phil. how much did you pay? i thought about the same thing. mounted sideways under the back seat and a fill hose to the rear bumper(rear bumper is a 2gallon tank)

[Philxj4L]

My currency converted has decided to stop working, but it cost £30 delivered. This is the link for UK EBAY, but it'll let you see what to search for. :)

451717 12V 30A Double Piston Large Volume Air Compressor Car Tyre Inflator | eBay

[rabies]

$47 google currency calculator says.
when i get my bumper welded up to hold air fittings il buy one. thanx. looks beastly

[denverd1]

My currency converted has decided to stop working, but it cost £30 delivered. This is the link for UK EBAY, but it'll let you see what to search for. :)

451717 12V 30A Double Piston Large Volume Air Compressor Car Tyre Inflator | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281455706067?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

any duty cycle info? would want to know before I bought online.... NVMD, I see you posted it! 40 min is awesome!!!

I bought a kit by Slime from Wally World. Came in a neat carry case, had some spare valve stems and a couple other handy parts, including a flat repair kit and some Slime fixa flat. Think I paid about $50 too and took it home the same day... in the auto section

[Philxj4L]

40 mins @ 40psi quoted. Came with a soft storage bag. A friend has a proper beast of a compressor, but it cost almost 4 times as much. :bang:

[TallGuyJeep]

Bought myself some Christmas presents today, hooligan light bar mount and a 50" curved LED bar off eBay. :D

[bluedragon436]

Bought myself some Christmas presents today, hooligan light bar mount and a 50" curved LED bar off eBay. :D

Just make sure you secure that light so no sorry suckers try and steal it from ya...

[TallGuyJeep]

That would make me sad. Thankfully the mount from hooligan comes with anti theft hardware. Do you think that's enough, or have someone weld it all in place?

[bluedragon436]

That would make me sad. Thankfully the mount from hooligan comes with anti theft hardware. Do you think that's enough, or have someone weld it all in place?

Well they don't usually steal the mounts so much... as the light bar itself... so not sure if the mounts come with the anti theft hardware for the light bar too or not... but if not.. then I'd say pick up some I know there are a few places you can get the anti theft hardware for the light bars..

[4.3LXJ]

Bought myself some Christmas presents today, hooligan light bar mount and a 50" curved LED bar off eBay. :D

Somebody stole my idea :mad:

When I do it I was going to use three sizes at diferent angles to have light in a full pattern and the sides too

[TallGuyJeep]

Well they don't usually steal the mounts so much... as the light bar itself... so not sure if the mounts come with the anti theft hardware for the light bar too or not... but if not.. then I'd say pick up some I know there are a few places you can get the anti theft hardware for the light bars..
It's hard to tell in the pictures but I'm pretty sure it does. If not I'll definitely pick some up. :)

[TallGuyJeep]

Somebody stole my idea :mad:

When I do it I was going to use three sizes at diferent angles to have light in a full pattern and the sides too
That sounds awesome, i would like toy see that. I want to get some more in the back for reversing and blinding tailgaters. ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Basically what I was going to do, and probably still will when I drop the hammer on the lights is to have a center light bar straight ahead. The spread on these is 30°. I would have to pay with the overlap, but then say have a 10" angled on either side which should get me at about a good 60 spread and then some 4" on the side to get to 90°. I have been in situations driving switchbacks at night and cannot see around the corner etc.

[bluedragon436]

Completed the primer phase on the front bumper... Figure I'll let it cure a bit longer since it isn't exactly the warmish temps in the garage right now... Then hoping to get a coat or two of bed liner on it before I fly out again on Monday...

[Philxj4L]

Basically what I was going to do, and probably still will when I drop the hammer on the lights is to have a center light bar straight ahead. The spread on these is 30°. I would have to pay with the overlap, but then say have a 10" angled on either side which should get me at about a good 60 spread and then some 4" on the side to get to 90°. I have been in situations driving switchbacks at night and cannot see around the corner etc.

There's always the option of a 40 or 50" curved bar. They where expensive when they first hit. A few months back prices went into a bit of free fall, the result being, curved bars are pretty much on a par with straights. :)

[bluedragon436]

Can't wait to get the bumper finished and the lift parts collected... so I can find myself some LED light love!! Will just have to figure out how to go about mounting a light bar on the bumper... as it doesn't have any light tabs.. Plan on running a fairlead mount.. figure that way keep everything centered, and hopefully a clean install...

[TallGuyJeep]

Basically what I was going to do, and probably still will when I drop the hammer on the lights is to have a center light bar straight ahead. The spread on these is 30°. I would have to pay with the overlap, but then say have a 10" angled on either side which should get me at about a good 60 spread and then some 4" on the side to get to 90°. I have been in situations driving switchbacks at night and cannot see around the corner etc.
You could combine the 30" and the two 10" and get a curved 40"/42" combo and get the same coverage. The spot beam is 30° and the flood will get you to 60°. Then do the 4"s on the side. Not sure if you would want that, or all spot, but something to consider.

[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, been playing with the idea. When I do, I will incorporate them into a hybrid cage/roof rack

[rabies]

i put a bunch of these in the instrument cluster
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360975710313
bought 10x cheap led bulbs.
but only used 5 or 6.
they all work. once i had them all turned to right polarity.
easy too. plug in cluster pull headlight switch. see whats lit up. 3 were backwards. took back out. turned around bam. all light up. ,.
not to be a ricer but switched turned all the way up i still could barely read cluster. and 1 or 2 bulbs would even light up before. try to get my jeep to have all LEDs.
so less use of eletricity. then down the road get another alt and battery setup. unlimited supply of power with solar trickle...kinda.
but no unlimited supply of fuel.................unless desiel swap to modern cummins, downgrade to mechanical operation. configure for veggie oil.......hmmmmmmmmmmm

[bluedragon436]

i put a bunch of these in the instrument cluster
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360975710313
bought 10x cheap led bulbs.
but only used 5 or 6.
they all work. once i had them all turned to right polarity.
easy too. plug in cluster pull headlight switch. see whats lit up. 3 were backwards. took back out. turned around bam. all light up. ,.
not to be a ricer but switched turned all the way up i still could barely read cluster. and 1 or 2 bulbs would even light up before. try to get my jeep to have all LEDs.
so less use of eletricity. then down the road get another alt and battery setup. unlimited supply of power with solar trickle...kinda.
but no unlimited supply of fuel.................unless desiel swap to modern cummins, downgrade to mechanical operation. configure for veggie oil.......hmmmmmmmmmmm

Nothing wrong with going LED... I love running LED's in my vehicles cause they work nicely, they draw less power then standard bulbs... and you can def see better with their light.. I run as many LED's as I can in my vehicles, up until pulling stuff apart and soldering them in.. Any that I can fairly easily just swap out in my vehicles I usually do.. wish I had pulled the LED's I had in my 98 under the dash out.. They lit the interior up fairly nicely on their own..

[TallGuyJeep]

Been working on a mount for my other pair of KCs. :)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/28/7266b8a764e2bece5aa4ebb6c6d1f1b7.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Just a couple of little things. Been trying my hand at wetsanding on a few different areas. One of them was the front fender where i have always had a scratch since i bought it. Just a few minutes of work and presto!

See it... right there. No, lower... Now ya got it.

6584

Like it never happened. :D

6585

Shiny :bacondance:

6586

Also did the front bumper where the 5mph thingys were but those had damaged the paint too much to be perfect.

[denverd1]

Looks great bro!!!

[TallGuyJeep]

Lights are mounted, now need to round the edges and paint, then on to wiring.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/29/1b668dd7a8c7b7738dd891f9b6ad3130.jpg

[autotech98]

Let there be light..lol.looks awesome man!

[bluedragon436]

Finally got the first coats of bedliner on the front bumper... Only the backside and top portion thus far... But already looking good... Will be putting one more coat on it here in about 30 mins, then let it set while I am out on mission starting Monday... Then when I get back it should be ready to flip and cover the rest of the bumper... Once I get the XJ registered and in my name, I'll start installing the H4 headlight upgrade and the bumper... Can't wait to get the bumper on... Might have to pick myself up a 12k Badlands winch from HF while they are still on sale for the new bumper... then order up some synthetic rope for it with the saved money...

[Mayooo]

Started to rebuild the front driveshaft. Been having some bad vibrations from it. And the famous tweety bird chirps. The ball kit came in today. With the driveshaft off, El-jeepo rolls as smooth as glass. Minus the tire rumbling.

[TallGuyJeep]

Let there be light..lol.looks awesome man!
Thanks, I'm pretty excited. :)

[oderdene]

Replaced stripped wheel studs, got replacement from used ZJ front wheel hub :D they are little longer than my original ones

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qKj15BHXyZ4/VHsKUDtwkyI/AAAAAAAADts/d4JcTIjkIyc/s1600/20141129_150040.jpg

[oderdene]

visited friend mechanic's workshop, he fabbing round headlight for his ZJ

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pz9oJIaBXRc/VHqc-4Jr-RI/AAAAAAAADsw/0FLNOxz8cwA/s1600/20141129_155747.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0VN-NTnsHRE/VHqdASBA0kI/AAAAAAAADtI/6I6vIuv8omM/s1600/20141129_155828.jpg

[Basslicks]

Very sorry to hear that Justin. Hope things pick up and you'll be in my prayers.

Thanks brother. It's much appreciated. On the upstroke, I've been offered 2 lifts for the XJ for free. One is a 2" BB with either coils or spacers (can't remember which) and blocks in the rear (if I go with this one, I'll bastard pack the rear), and the other one is a 3.5" full leaf/coil which includes shocks and trac bar. I know the guy w/ the BB will follow through, don't know the guy offering the 3.5" all that well, so hopefully he will. If not, either way I'm gettin' lifted soon.

The guy that's offering the BB lift also has a working 4wd AW4 that he's gonna give me 'cause he's converting to 5spd. Really good guy, glad I can call him friend.

I know this build will happen. I just need to get my priorities in line first... if I would have done that before hand, it would have been built by now... live n' learn.


my cargo area floor panel was rusted and having palm size opening near to fuel filler. Processed rust for few days with 1) brake fluid & 2) coke, then clean well with steel brush and wire wheel. Then painted it primer for metal (can't find thing like POR-15) + 3 layers of paint. Cut a 2mm sheet metal, made a new floor with raised areas around wheel well. Put a reasonable amount of silicone seal on old floor around the opening, at rust point, holes, dropped area etc and put a floor sheet on top it and bolted down to uniframe by 12mm bolts. Sealed the perimeter and result:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KEs0ExfMIjU/VFYnU_4hzRI/AAAAAAAADo4/B_vJso-fTW8/s1600/20141102_180141.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5sQmmecgi78/VFYnVVDxepI/AAAAAAAADpA/5aWt_S0USRU/s1600/20141102_180206.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iIc_9P6w1Rc/VFYnVH1XGQI/AAAAAAAADo8/vuqLC4nVWqU/s1600/20141102_180149.jpg

Underside is not processed, due to full tank of fuel on that day :D. Will inspect and repair if necessary when spring arrives.

Hmm..... I'll have to consider this as another option for my rear floor. What I'd LIKE to do is cut the whole thing out and weld in diamond plate.... but my welding skills are still limited and I only have the flux welder so I'm hesitant to do that 'cause I don't wanna blow through the stock sheet metal trying to weld something thicker to it. We shall see.


visited friend mechanic's workshop, he fabbing round headlight for his ZJ

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pz9oJIaBXRc/VHqc-4Jr-RI/AAAAAAAADsw/0FLNOxz8cwA/s1600/20141129_155747.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0VN-NTnsHRE/VHqdASBA0kI/AAAAAAAADtI/6I6vIuv8omM/s1600/20141129_155828.jpg

That. Looks. Sick.

[denverd1]

Just a couple of little things. Been trying my hand at wetsanding on a few different areas. One of them was the front fender where i have always had a scratch since i bought it. Just a few minutes of work and presto!

See it... right there. No, lower... Now ya got it.

6584

Like it never happened. :D

6585

Shiny :bacondance:

6586

Also did the front bumper where the 5mph thingys were but those had damaged the paint too much to be perfect.

What grit you use?

[XJ Wheeler]

What grit you use?

1,500, then 2,000, and last 2,500.

[autotech98]

That looks really good jake may have to try it myself.my hood has quite a few scratches in the clear.

[XJ Wheeler]

That looks really good jake may have to try it myself.my hood has quite a few scratches in the clear.

Thanks bud. I have the same problem and I tried a small spot on the hood and it came out good. Still have a little trouble getting it perfect but very surprised how much difference a little elbow grease can make.

[XJ Wheeler]

Worked on the prerunner bar a little, just cleaning off every bit of galvanizing I could. And looked at the latest keep from the junkyard. Got a '96 booster/master cylinder, '00 ebrake handle, '98 mountaineer ebrake cables to try to fit with the zj discs but doesn't look good, grabbed a '00 center console since it was clean and may need it to fit the newer ebrake handle, a couple of overhead consoles to try out, 703 injectors, '97+ switch panel mainly just to play with, and a couple little things. All half off for thanksgiving weekend. :bacondance:

Never saw an older one before.

6597

6598

Wrenched my knee pretty good trying to pull the ebrake stuff. Not sure but it really felt like I dislocated it. Extended it and popped back. Still giving me some feedback though.

Jim, those libertys were gone. Just the same I was running horribly late and didn't get out of there till 30 minutes after closing. :p

[Brasscatz]

It's all good bro. Cash is really tied up now. I'm waiting on some roofers to take $1200 of my money this morning to fix a leak I found during the rain last weekend :(

Take care of that knee bro... the older you get, the longer it takes to heal! I'm learning this the hard way! My thumb still isn't 100% since I wrenched the lateral ligament last year, and now my elbow is still giving me crap from the move a couple weeks ago!

[rabies]

oooooooooooooooooooooooh
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/20141129_164221.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/20141129_164221.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

It's all good bro. Cash is really tied up now. I'm waiting on some roofers to take $1200 of my money this morning to fix a leak I found during the rain last weekend :(

Take care of that knee bro... the older you get, the longer it takes to heal! I'm learning this the hard way! My thumb still isn't 100% since I wrenched the lateral ligament last year, and now my elbow is still giving me crap from the move a couple weeks ago!

Ouch! And of course it probably wasn't found in the inspection. But they are suppose to be having another half off weekend for new years if you wanna try then. Don't know if you're gonna be busy though.

Yeah, I seem to be acquiring that knowledge slowly. :D It IS getting better though. Today is a big improvement, but the back isn't feeling too good too. :rolleyes: Sorry to hear that. Elbows are one of those fragile things, at least for me. Doesn't take much to get em angry.

[Brasscatz]

Ouch! And of course it probably wasn't found in the inspection. But they are suppose to be having another half off weekend for new years if you wanna try then. Don't know if you're gonna be busy though.

Yeah, I seem to be acquiring that knowledge slowly. :D It IS getting better though. Today is a big improvement, but the back isn't feeling too good too. :rolleyes: Sorry to hear that. Elbows are one of those fragile things, at least for me. Doesn't take much to get em angry.

Thanks bro. Actually the hole wasn't there when I had the inspection done. The people that repaired the siding before we moved in walked on that part of the roof and caused the hole. But because the decking was that soft and in need of repair anyways, it's not even worth contacting the siding repair company.

Sucky part is that it started raining about 20 minutes after the guy got here, so repair rescheduled for tomorrow morning.

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks bro. Actually the hole wasn't there when I had the inspection done. The people that repaired the siding before we moved in walked on that part of the roof and caused the hole. But because the decking was that soft and in need of repair anyways, it's not even worth contacting the siding repair company.

Sucky part is that it started raining about 20 minutes after the guy got here, so repair rescheduled for tomorrow morning.

Oh man! One of those annoying things that happens at just the wrong time by the sound of it. Hope ya get it patched up soon.

[bluedragon436]

Ordered almost all the small remaining items I needed for the lift upgrade/replacement.. Only got the larger coils, leafs and a few hardware pieces to order up and I'll hopefully have everything ready to go once I can find a helping hand (or two) to do the install.. Will just be looking a little odd with 6.5" of LA action and some 31's for a little bit till I can afford some 33's for her...

[autotech98]

Cool man. If i was closer i would gladly lend a hand.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Removing busted bokt fron upper thermo housing installing grade 10.9 with anti seize for new bolts. Picked up a 180 thermo from mr gasket. Special design for high rpm motors thus not pulling more then 3k rpms it should never fail under normal use. Gonna chase a majot coolant leak if this busted bolt doesnt do the fix.

[autotech98]

I hear you man. I put a 180 in mine doesnt seem like im getting enough heat though

[WhiteDevil1311]

I think there is a 180 in there. Im going to replace the guage but by measurements it seems around 180 it opens. I dont run over 200 ever. Removing the pansy ac system helped cool her off well

[WhiteDevil1311]

Obviously ill know more once its apart but the leak is bothering me. Only seepage i can physically see is on top of the water pump and directly above that is the thermo with only 1 bolt and a butt ton of rtv holding it on.
The leak runs down the oil pan flange to the bellhousing basically all under the jeep. No hoses or freeze plugs are suspect as they are bone dry

[rabies]

gas tank strap busted.........................

stupid things happen like this only when i dont have $.
seems like il never be able to get bumpers and good tires at this rate

:rant:

[WhiteDevil1311]

Well the POs who owned it before me just caused me a day of work. Cross threaded and busted off in the head upper thermo housing bolt. Hooray for dummies

[WhiteDevil1311]

Part of the bolt is in the block the rest less head is in the thermostat housing.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Ok its fubar. Hopefully i can fill,drill and tap the upper bolt hole to get the new bolt back in. Idiot crossthreaded it into the housing and block causing the drill out to go less then planned. Pray to the heep gods for me im gonna need it.

[autotech98]

Good luck man.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Thanks. Gonna need it. It might come down to a mig fill amd drill for temp then a new head which im hoping not as its almost winter here and metal tends to snap easy in the cold

[autotech98]

Sounds like what i go through at work. A lot of aluminum parts. Cant get it through to people that if its going in tight somethings wrong...

[autotech98]

Was it snapped off flush w the head?

[WhiteDevil1311]

Snapped off recessed into thermo housing but the douche crossed it from start to finish. The housing spun around on the "bolt turned stud". Had to remove belt and idler pulley and looks like rad and core support UNLESS i can jack the motor up and just deal with the motor mounts. It snapped clean at the head while i was trying to get the housing off via "unthreading" off the busted bolt. I got it drilled out mostly its a mess gonna weld in fill and redo the hole entirely. Helicoils arent my friend sadly.

[autotech98]

Yeah they suck.im not a fan myself.

[NW99XJ]

The front Drivers Side Leaf Spring eye bolt is being held in place by a helicoil.... I hated doing it, but (at the time) it was my only option.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Ive used em before on a ton of sbc motors but didnt have that complete feeling always had to go back and fill and drill just for piece of mind. Id love to get a new head ad p&p with gasket match but alas im ill equipped to mill anymore. Itll get done but not til tomorrow when all parts and materials are available.

[WhiteDevil1311]

A simple thermostag and gaskets pushing 50 bucks. I have a tap set but alas no 5/16-18 ugh good thing HD has em for 5 bucks

[WhiteDevil1311]

Got a late start so only got it filled but hile waiting on new wire to get here i managed to clean the garage and get the xj in there