What did you do to your Jeep today?

[XJ Wheeler]

The passed few days I have had a bit of time to work on the prerunner bar. Its just about ready to put on. I got the upper bars cut, bent and welded on. Even though I spent hours grinding the tubes they still didn't do well with the welding, somewhat better though. The welder I am using doesn't have much adjustability so i'm sure that didn't help. But its together none the less. I added some 1/8" flat plate for light mounts, one long one on top and two short ones for the main bar in case I want to relocate my driving lights. I got some primer on it and will let that dry overnight, maybe a day or two depending on whats going on.

Getting things tacked.

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The light mounts. Top long one...

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Main tube, one of two mounts.

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A fresh blanket of primer. :bacondance:

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[autotech98]

Lookin good man!

[Mayooo]

Started rebuilding the front driveshaft.. Ball kit finally showed up

[OrangeXJ]

waxed all the scratches off the hood got while running into trees and thick brush on my last wheelin outing

[4.3LXJ]

Gonna rub out that dent in the windshield frame too? :D

[OrangeXJ]

Gonna rub out that dent in the windshield frame too? :D

Thats next. If I rub REAL fast it will generate heat expand the metal and pop the dent out. What ya think?

[4.3LXJ]

Thats next. If I rub REAL fast it will generate heat expand the metal and pop the dent out. What ya think?

You will be a natural for the next superhero movie

[WhiteDevil1311]

Still working this thermo housing. Now its cast (upperrad provision ) at a slightly different yet enough of an angle to really mess things up. Idler pulley is rubbing the hose now. Too bad i cant legally pistol whip the PO

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good man!

Appreciate it! Sometimes ya just need some time with a elder and a grinder to clear your mind. :p

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[carloxj]

Removed the tint. Washed the body and cleaned the inside.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Finally finished the xj and fired it up at 730 this morning. No leaks and the hp balanced 180 thermo works great. Next up converting the e fan to manual switched.

[Mudderoy]

True story...

Driving down the highway about 70 mph. I was trying to keep it 65 before, but double checked the odometer and I figured 478 miles was close enough to the 500 mile break in. I'll just keep it at 70. Then I thought, I'll do the oil change this weekend.

I barely got that thought in my head when boom! The engine went dead. I mean D E D dead.

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I put it in neutral, I was coming off an over pass and there was a long line of cars merging into the highway. So I pulled off in a large triangular area and flipped on the hazards.

I tried cranking it (actually did that while I was coasting) Wouldn't even TRY to start. I checked fuses, I tried swapping the starter relay. No change. I tried taking the line off the coil, no change.

I noticed there was a check engine light. Looked it up using my phone "Torque" and the little blue tooth nub I leave in my OBDII port 24x7.

P0350 Hit the look up on the little screen and it said...
- Faulty Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary
- Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary harness is open or shorted
- Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

Called Matt, he said it was probably the coil or the wiring to the coil.

It was getting dark, so hello "AAA".

After getting home and getting some food in me, I swapped out the coil... Started right up. First time I've ever had a coil go bad on me. Fortunately I had 2 spares. :D

[autotech98]

Wow bet that had a high pucker factor.glad you and the jeep are okay

[XJ Wheeler]

I can imagine the thoughts that went through your head when it quits... Fire, explosion, bludgeoning, tank driving over it, burying it. :D

Sucks it happened but glad it was simply and FREE!

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[4.3LXJ]

I had that same thing happen to me when I was going to meet Josh and go on the Rubicon with him. Just went dead. But there was no code. I had no idea what it was until I got it back home in the shop

[bluedragon436]

True story...
After getting home and getting some food in me, I swapped out the coil... Started right up. First time I've ever had a coil go bad on me. Fortunately I had 2 spares. :D

Glad you got it up and going again... So is the TJ or the other XJ missing it's ignition coil now?? I'm assuming this is where you sourced your 1 of your 2 spares from... lol

[WhiteDevil1311]

Sounds like my c clip snapping at 145 in my old malibu. Pucker factor was greatly raised that night. Glad you got her safely on the side. I wasnt so lucky did a few 1020's and ended up ass end into the center concrete divider. Only 1k in body damage but had to replace the entire new 4 link that was in there.

[autotech98]

Knocked a hole in the exhaust somewhere.Now it sounds like a ricer....will have to wait till it stops raining to see where

[WhiteDevil1311]

You got purple hornies down there?

[autotech98]

No stock......its so bad its making the jeep vibrate.

[Mudderoy]

Glad you got it up and going again... So is the TJ or the other XJ missing it's ignition coil now?? I'm assuming this is where you sourced your 1 of your 2 spares from... lol

Nope I had a Performance Distributors Jeep FirePower ignition kit on my motor in the past, so I just grabbed that coil. I have another stock coil and I can't remember why I bought it now.

Anyway that demon coil is on there now.

The TJ has coil packs so it's safe.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Dont feel bad. Some chooch welded mine at 3 different angles looks like a ugly "Z" . I have a sliced front pipe doesnt get annoying but should replace ot before too much salt rots it wide open. Im just thankful other then the uneducated repairs before me that the majority of failures have all been factory parts that have failed. This past week was just me having to fix the PO issues to do the repair right. However all fixes have been free labor and cheap parts. Full tune up and new thermo housing,thermo and gasket. The bad part is i replaced the thermo in my 2007 grand prix start to finish in 2 minutes 42 seconds with bleed off completed.

[autotech98]

I know what you mean.at work sometimes it takes 4 times as long to do the job undoing someone elses "fixes"

[WhiteDevil1311]

Yep. I thank myself everyday for bypassing MP school for light wheel 10k under no track mechanic school when i enlisted 15 years ago. Nothing prepares you for the dumb civis like fixing beat to snot army wheels

[bluedragon436]

Yep. I thank myself everyday for bypassing MP school for light wheel 10k under no track mechanic school when i enlisted 15 years ago. Nothing prepares you for the dumb civis like fixing beat to snot army wheels

Sometimes wished I had gone for vehicle maintenance, whether it be general vehicles or special purpose... over aircraft maintenance...

[autotech98]

Principles are the same...do the preventative maintenance and when you do the major repairs use quality parts dont rush and double and triple check your work.....and if you arent sure of something ask...

[WhiteDevil1311]

They are principally the same however the parts look and act differently. Blue my Uncle was a 30 year chinook mech for the navy.
I can certainly say while a mechanic i lost a few very capable vehicles due to always wrenching other cars. Now i took a career 180 spin to low volt tech but i caught the wrenching bug again

[bluedragon436]

They are principally the same however the parts look and act differently. Blue my Uncle was a 30 year chinook mech for the navy.
I can certainly say while a mechanic i lost a few very capable vehicles due to always wrenching other cars. Now i took a career 180 spin to low volt tech but i caught the wrenching bug again

Nothing wrong with catching the wrenching bug again!! I will say that I've def enjoyed my time working on the aircraft and being able to explore the larger wrenching projects that I've gotten to do with it... Here's a multi engine change I was a part of a few years back..


http://youtu.be/NSGJDRJfmRU

[autotech98]

That was impressive James !

[WhiteDevil1311]

Big bird heavy transports! Thats the santa bird dropping awesome gifts to the selfless soldiers. Loved those things overhead

[bluedragon436]

That was impressive James !

Yeah now if only it'd have been able to actually be done in 2 minutes... not three days... lol

[WhiteDevil1311]

Job security for the both of us. I got its failed drops you got IT lol

[autotech98]

I didnt get to see thoes in action got out before they came on line.Found my exhaust leak....hole the size of a fifty cent peice on top of muffler...

[WhiteDevil1311]

Thats a good size hole. Any idea how it happened? Not sure if you live in road salt ville

[autotech98]

Yes we love our salt here in Pa. Not sure how it got on top rest of muffler looks good. Heat sheild is hanging down in that area might just remove ir

[WhiteDevil1311]

Could have been sitting up there or even a tiny pinhole with salt spray and condensation or the more logical and believable muffler punching gnomes lol

[XJ Wheeler]

Its that time of year again...

Lights and garland!

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Not even half way done either...

[rabies]

bought this
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/image_23496.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/image_23496.jpg.html)
putting my 31s from
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/20141206_163642.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/20141206_163642.jpg.html)
to these
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/azesu2u7.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/azesu2u7.jpg.html)

and i put my boy down for a nap :)
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/20141203_130545.jpeg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/20141203_130545.jpeg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Have you tried it out yet?

[rabies]

the tire changer? yea, im not a big guy nor very strong anymore. so it takes some grunt . the changer is very basic but very useful. set tire down. use lever to pry down and break bead.
then put on top screw down the wheel brace. then use the spoon deal and run around the pole thing and it prys up the bead off the tire. putting tire on is harder though.
all the videos i watched showed it very easy for people but i struggled.
i bolted mine to the top of a round oak table. busted it by the 5th tire change.
it was $40 from harbor freight. paid for itself in 1 set of tires changed

[WhileInTheWild]

Roughed in my tire and jerry can holders from Detours over the weekend:

http://i.imgur.com/ojO385S.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FOOffX3.jpg

[xj-jake]

Its that time of year again...

Lights and garland!

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Not even half way done either...

I've been pestering my gf to do this and she won't let me...

[4.3LXJ]

I learned about tires on the commercial version of that. I keep thinking I need one and my own balancer.

[TSquared42]

Nice!

[rabies]

I've been pestering my gf to do this and she won't let me...

she wont let you? time to put her under some1 elses tree :bacondance:

[XJ Wheeler]

I've been pestering my gf to do this and she won't let me...

I think this is one of those cases of easier to asked forgiveness than permission. :rolleye0012: :D Trust me, its worth it. Its great fun going around like this. Get some good stories from other flipping over it.






I got the prerunner bar painted so I can see the light of installation...

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And spent a while more on the polar express. :p

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[autotech98]

I like it !:cool:

[XJ Wheeler]

I like it !:cool:

Thanks! Still got five strand out side to go and a container full for the interior.

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[WhileInTheWild]

How are you powering your lights? Inverter? Solar? I was thinking about some solar powered ones on the cargo rack but then realized HPD likely wouldn't like lights up that high, especially if they are colored and blinking.

[Mudderoy]

Worked on the sliders for the wife's TJ

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I found out why they make bed liner spray guns when I tried to paint them with the PlastiKoat. Spray gun should be in today.

[XJ Wheeler]

How are you powering your lights? Inverter? Solar? I was thinking about some solar powered ones on the cargo rack but then realized HPD likely wouldn't like lights up that high, especially if they are colored and blinking.

Inverter. Since they're LED I can just run a small one that plugs into the lighter outlet.

We have run Christmas lights on several vehicles for many years, many different colors, and have never gotten hassled about it. I think it would take a pretty sour cop to say anything about a few lights during this time. However I think flashing lights may be a bit too much.

[Mayooo]

Painted my new front header.. Finally starting to repair the deer damage.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/A035577F-4B82-4008-AD4C-DD6B42F7EFF6_zpsarzmvxt6.jpg

Also start fabrication on my bumper side guards...

Look at my build thread for more info on that.

[Brasscatz]

I think this is one of those cases of easier to asked forgiveness than permission. :rolleye0012: :D Trust me, its worth it. Its great fun going around like this. Get some good stories from other flipping over it.






I got the prerunner bar painted so I can see the light of installation...

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And spent a while more on the polar express. :p

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Dang Jake! Nice work! I can't wait to see that thing bolted up.... may have to buy some pipe and get you to make me one :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Dang Jake! Nice work! I can't wait to see that thing bolted up.... may have to buy some pipe and get you to make me one :D

Thanks bro! As a matter of fact I did just that today... Bolting it up that is. :P

Here's a few shots and different angles. Now I need a light to mount up to it. :bacondance:

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And covered it and more in something... seasonal. :D Still not done. :crazy:

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[nickxj94]

Ive done some wheel and tire swapping.

I sold my polished wheels and 32s first.
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Bought four 17x8 cragar soft 8s and 32 inch bfg km2s.





And traded the 17s for this set of five 15x8 d windows and 33 inch MTR's .

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I like the 33s better

[denverd1]

Thanks bro! As a matter of fact I did just that today... Bolting it up that is. :P

Here's a few shots and different angles. Now I need a light to mount up to it.


runner bar looks good!

[bluedragon436]

Picked up a "spare" Engine/Trans, brand new header panel and some seats for it.. The engine is a high mileage like my currently installed motor... so my plan is to tear it down check things out and freshen it up with new seals, rings, bearings and swap out the current motor to tear down and do either a good/thorough rebuild on it, or do a budget stroker on it if I don't do a stroker build on the current "spare" engine.. Figure never hurts to have the transmission for a spare.. might do a rebuild on it as well to have a really good trans to throw in it... but will see how funds are as I start tearing the engine apart as to how it'll be built/rebuilt... The header panel is to replace the current one that has a small hole in the lower passenger side... but am not too worried about swapping that out at this time, but at least I have the parts to do it when the time comes...

[autotech98]

Picked up the new muffler and assorted bits....

[XJ Wheeler]

runner bar looks good!

Thanks! One of those spontaneous, quick
things.





Picked up a "spare" Engine/Trans, brand new header panel and some seats for it.. The engine is a high mileage like my currently installed motor... so my plan is to tear it down check things out and freshen it up with new seals, rings, bearings and swap out the current motor to tear down and do either a good/thorough rebuild on it, or do a budget stroker on it if I don't do a stroker build on the current "spare" engine.. Figure never hurts to have the transmission for a spare.. might do a rebuild on it as well to have a really good trans to throw in it... but will see how funds are as I start tearing the engine apart as to how it'll be built/rebuilt... The header panel is to replace the current one that has a small hole in the lower passenger side... but am not too worried about swapping that out at this time, but at least I have the parts to do it when the time comes...

What is the deal with the header panels?!?! Almost all the ones i see up close, at least the ones in the junkyard, are cracked or have a hole or something detrimental done to them.

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[bluedragon436]

What is the deal with the header panels?!?! Almost all the ones i see up close, at least the ones in the junkyard, are cracked or have a hole or something detrimental done to them.

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Yeah, not sure on that one... I checked out a few in JY's, as well as talking to people stripping down XJ's before going to the JY, and they all have either similar damage or far worse... Kind of odd... My old 98 had a little bit of spider webbing on the top of it... but it was the clear coat... so nothing too detrimental there.. but others all seem to have huge issues for some reason.. guess cause it covers the complete front, so anything hitting the front has to hit the header panel... only thing I can come up with..

[XJ Wheeler]

Yeah, not sure on that one... I checked out a few in JY's, as well as talking to people stripping down XJ's before going to the JY, and they all have either similar damage or far worse... Kind of odd... My old 98 had a little bit of spider webbing on the top of it... but it was the clear coat... so nothing too detrimental there.. but others all seem to have huge issues for some reason.. guess cause it covers the complete front, so anything hitting the front has to hit the header panel... only thing I can come up with..

I guess so. Why jeep had to put fiberglass on the front and rear (older liftgate) is beyond me!

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[bluedragon436]

I guess so. Why jeep had to put fiberglass on the front and rear (older liftgate) is beyond me!

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

Yeah that is one thing I love about the 97+ is the metal rear hatch... Not real sure what the 97+ header panels are made out of, the hole in my current header panel looks to be fiberglass, but not positive... The new one that I picked up, not sure if it is a new factory part, or an aftermarket reproduction type part, but it felt like it was made out of plastic.. either way it'll be a black header panel for a bit whenever I get around to swapping it out... Heck, I might just hang it up in the garage and keep it as a spare in case the current one gets damaged further... or till I get everything else where I want, and the hole in the current panel drives me crazy... heck, I might even patch the hole in the current panel, and bedline over the whole panel.. or do something... we'll see... I got quite a bit of other items I want to take care of first... least of my worries for now...

[XJ Wheeler]

Yeah that is one thing I love about the 97+ is the metal rear hatch... Not real sure what the 97+ header panels are made out of, the hole in my current header panel looks to be fiberglass, but not positive... The new one that I picked up, not sure if it is a new factory part, or an aftermarket reproduction type part, but it felt like it was made out of plastic.. either way it'll be a black header panel for a bit whenever I get around to swapping it out... Heck, I might just hang it up in the garage and keep it as a spare in case the current one gets damaged further... or till I get everything else where I want, and the hole in the current panel drives me crazy... heck, I might even patch the hole in the current panel, and bedline over the whole panel.. or do something... we'll see... I got quite a bit of other items I want to take care of first... least of my worries for now...

Yeah, you've got lot of options too. I was given a header panel for a b-day gift a few years back for wall art but hey, its in good enough shape for a spare. Although if i'm swapping it out i'll probably go with the 97+. You may be right about it being plastic, at least on the newer ones. Never checked on one.

[autotech98]

Seems kind of self defeting to put a plas or fibre header on a unibody vehicle that flexes the way they do

[bscg2000]

Started pulling the intake manifold off to put a Gibson header on. Can't get the two bottom middle bolts out. I can't get to them even with wobly extensions and swivels. Rather frustrating

[Mudderoy]

Started pulling the intake manifold off to put a Gibson header on. Can't get the two bottom middle bolts out. I can't get to them even with wobly extensions and swivels. Rather frustrating

Changing out a cracked exhaust manifold was one of the most frustrating things I've done on the XJ. I think I literally took 45 minutes making one bolt/nut tight.

So frustrating in fact that I started searching on Amazon for a set of extra long open/boxed end wrenches.

[4.3LXJ]

It is storming here in drought stricken CA. Water standing in the field, wind blowing and lots of water coming down. It is packed with tools and recovery and pointed out ready to go when the water gets higher. Mudderoy style. :D

[bscg2000]

Still no luck getting them out

[denverd1]

I guess so. Why jeep had to put fiberglass on the front and rear (older liftgate) is beyond me!

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cheaper than stamping steel!

[rabies]

Changing out a cracked exhaust manifold was one of the most frustrating things I've done on the XJ.
So frustrating in fact that I started eating my own face.

glad when i got my xj already had aftermarket header on it :chuck:

[TallGuyJeep]

It is storming here in drought stricken CA. Water standing in the field, wind blowing and lots of water coming down. It is packed with tools and recovery and pointed out ready to go when the water gets higher. Mudderoy style. :D
I'm jealous. Wish we could get a good storm around here. I really want to test out my new tires in the snow. ;) there isn't even snow on the mountains, which never happens this time of year.

[bluedragon436]

Still no luck getting them out

Hope you were able to get them out and get the header and IM back in... I remember doing this when we did the swap in a co-workers XJ.. Not looking forward to doing it again on my 97 when I rebuild the spare engine I plan on rebuilding/upgrading/freshing up to drop in it...

[bscg2000]

Put everything back together. Its going to the shop tomorrow to get the whole exhaust ran from header to tail pipe. Everything is all Gibson and stainless steel.

[autotech98]

Wish i was doing that. Gotta go out and change the muffler in 35 degree weather....

[abramj]

Got side swiped in the driveway by our Fitness Trainer a couple weeks ago. :banghead: He hit the front left flair, his mirror went down the door and left a big plastic smear mark and hit the front left door handle, his right side scraped the left rear flair, and tore the left bumper cover mostly off, as it was hanging.

Front flair was only popped out of the metal holder, easy fix, rear flair was OK, minor scratch, not going to repair, bent the bumper cover holder bracket, took me 15 minutes to straighten it out. I busted one of the rear flair bolt studs when I removed it, and picked that up at a junk yard, and they ordered me a new cover for $28. I buffed out the plastic mark and scuffs on the flairs. So, I'm going to get out of this with a little rubbing compound, a bit of primer around the rear bracket, a used part, one new part, and all under $50 bucks. Will finish it Saturday.:bacondance:

His car, new mirror, full side paint including substantial body work around one door. $1500.:rolleyes:

Love my Cherokee!

[autotech98]

4 hrs and considerable amount of cursing later new muffler is on. No more rice rocket sound

[Mudderoy]

Well after 5 hours I'm waiting for some paint to drive and I'll do the final install for HALF of the JCRoffroad sliders I got for the 2003 TJ.

What a wasted day. Really thought I'd be done with this and at least one other thing.

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[bluedragon436]

Sliders look good Tony... Can't wait to get to that point on my XJ..

[4.3LXJ]

They do look good. Just the right color for the red

[cantab27]

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[4.3LXJ]

Very purdy Wayne

[editedforsafety]

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I changed the rear pads and rotors on my girlfriends WJ. Holy crap was the bolts holding the caliper bracket hard to get out. Screwed around with them for a half hour with the cordless impacts and got 3 of the 4 out. 4th wouldn't budge.

Then I read that they used thread locker on them from the factory. I little bit of time with a torch and the last one zipped out. The things you learn when the job is done, only to lock away and probably never use again.

[Mudderoy]

Put the other slider on. Took about 1.5 hours today!

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[4.3LXJ]

Looks nice on there Tony

[autotech98]

Are all ypur jeeps red?? Yes it does look good. Glad Mr.Murphy decided not to show up for that side

[Mudderoy]

Are all ypur jeeps red?? Yes it does look good. Glad Mr.Murphy decided not to show up for that side

It was a Craigslist jeep that fit the bill, any color, other than green, would have been fine. :D

[Mudderoy]

Thought these were interesting. For $10 I decided I'd try them...

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[autotech98]

Lol..im paetial to blue myself..or gunmetal pearl as chrysler calls it

[Brasscatz]

Matt and I got the YJ running :D

http://youtu.be/bT5QzbC8nVY

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm just gonna recap the last few days. I've been working on the decorations every day up to sunday. Probably put about 35 hours into it. And I am finished... I think. I could do more but its already taken up too much time. I finished up the outside stuff and also began and finished the interior decorations. My final number of Christmas bulbs is 1,064! My goal was 1k and with all of them added up I made it. I still need to get it out in the yard and photograph the entire thing but here's a couple new ones since I last reported in.

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Took it out to get some dinner last night and just as last year people went nuts. Waiting at a red light I had a tundra pull up next to me and say they had a house that is set up with a big Christmas show and lighting display and really want me to stop by with the jeep so they can take a pic in front of their house. :p Also had a couple of girls leaving HEB freak out and stopped me in the road so they could take pictures in front of it. :rolleyes: But I did figure out it somehow makes Houston drivers more courteous. For the first time in a long time no one cut me off or pulled out in front of me at an intersection. My best guess is they didn't know what to make of it till I came by.

But, at the end of my drive I found that once again my transmission line fitting at the radiator was leaking, although this time it was where the line clipped onto the fitting. So today I took it apart and replaced the O-rings. Hopefully that fixes it, i'll test it in a couple days when I can, but I was wondering something. If anyone has cut the quick disconnect fitting off the trans line and just put it on the fitting with a hose clamp. It looks to have enough length, just barely, and approximately the right size. Just wanted confirmation should it continue to leak and I get tired off messing with the connector.

Just to be sure I am talking about the one on the bottom of the picture. Sorry for the sucky pic, it was the best I had in my album.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

I used to use braided hose and earl fittings on trans and oil lines. Ran about 60psi in the oil side but even in a 425hp sbc with a built th350 the lines held tight. Even at the track it was nice not having to worry about them. Check summit and jegs buddy.

[cantab27]

It was a Craigslist jeep that fit the bill, any color, other than green, would have been fine. :D
every time a non green jeep is spoken of a small puppy dies .:smiley-taunt002:

[WhiteDevil1311]

Haha. My black one has a green driver side fender.

[autotech98]

My blue one has a red liftgate but we dont talk about it....:(

[TallGuyJeep]

Installed the wiring harness for my light bar last night. Layed the bar on the roof and turned it on, dang these things are bright! Now i just need to paint my mounts and do final wiring. :)

[bluedragon436]

Installed the wiring harness for my light bar last night. Layed the bar on the roof and turned it on, dang these things are bright! Now i just need to paint my mounts and do final wiring. :)

Can't wait to get light bar on order and installed in my XJ.. Trying to work out wiring them to a factory fog light switch, using the light bars wiring to the factory switch.. just got to figure that all out, as far as how I'm going to hook it all up... Might have to ditch either rear windshield wiper or rear window defrost in place of a second fog light switch.. Going to get either a set of pods or one 10-15" bar for the bumper (once I figure out mounts)... then once I get that taken care of I'll look into mounting my roof rack and doing a bar on the front and two pods on the back for extra lighting..

[4.3LXJ]

James, if you work it right, you can put three switches in there instead of two. Use the Carling switches.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/2012-05-15_20-24-58_619.jpg

carling also makes special matching switches for rear defrost and wiper

[bluedragon436]

Was going to see if there was any switches that would install into the stock locations (hopefully without having to cut/modify), don't mind if they have the same covers like the ones you posted up Steve.. especially if I could find some dual position switches... then I might be able to use the same one for the front & rear lights on the rack... although that wouldn't allow me to run them both at the same time.. that's ok, since I'll still have lights on the front bumper I could run if I need the extra lighting up front.. figure the rear ones on the rack would only be used when doing work behind the Jeep, backing up, or just camping, not all the time like the front ones would be..

[4.3LXJ]

I have a thread called really cool switches in the tech section. There is a link there for a guy in CA that does custom work. Give him a a call and tell him what you want. There are at least a dozen configurations of those size rocker switches, as well as several covers. If you get switches from him, he sends wiring instructions with them. Also, you might want to check Carlings website for info. But better do that one on a computer. It is almost sensory overload. Be sure to check out the specialty switches

[bluedragon436]

I'll take a look for that thread Steve.. Did find that my XJ had the factory fogs, and someone removed them for whatever reason, but the wiring appears to still be there, and I pulled the switch panel today to find that the harness plug is still there, just needed a switch, which I happen to have a spare or two from my stock of spare parts from the 98.. Plugged it in, and everything looks good... Guessing the stock lights were pulled cause they were probably full of mud/water and looked like crap as that is what was up with my stock fogs on my 98.. plan on running a harness that I receive with my LED lights when I get them ordered up for the bumpers and run new wires to the factory switch if I don't find another solution.. at least for now.. Once I get other lights in other positions I'll run newer upgraded style switches for those...

[TallGuyJeep]

Can't wait to get light bar on order and installed in my XJ.. Trying to work out wiring them to a factory fog light switch, using the light bars wiring to the factory switch.. just got to figure that all out, as far as how I'm going to hook it all up... Might have to ditch either rear windshield wiper or rear window defrost in place of a second fog light switch.. Going to get either a set of pods or one 10-15" bar for the bumper (once I figure out mounts)... then once I get that taken care of I'll look into mounting my roof rack and doing a bar on the front and two pods on the back for extra lighting..

I've thought about doing the same thing, but then I get my lights and I get excited and just want to get them on as fast as I can... I do want to get some amber LEDs on the front for stormy weather so maybe I'll use them for those. I'm excited to see how yours turns out!

[bluedragon436]

I've thought about doing the same thing, but then I get my lights and I get excited and just want to get them on as fast as I can... I do want to get some amber LEDs on the front for stormy weather so maybe I'll use them for those. I'm excited to see how yours turns out!

Yeah you and me both... I've been thinking about picking up some pods for the bumper, and get the covers to throw on during in climate weather like Tony got for the Amber coloring.. That way I can use them whenever I need extra light.. That is why I've been thinking about wiring the bumper lights to my factory switch..

[bluedragon436]

Got all bumper and tie in brackets coated in liner... Debating about possibly doing more coats after moving the bumper and noticing that some of the liner had come off that was in contact with the milk crates.. The contact points that ware showing down to the primer, had been coated and drying for about 5 days before I put that part down in the first place.. so I would think would have been as cured as possible.. at least the primer stayed... so I know that part should be good if nothing else.. coated the points again and hope that after I let that set a bit longer then move it to the house for more heat time to cure.. it'll not just easily peel off with slight contact as it did this time.. really worried about mounting it up.. guess I'll make sure and cover it with a blanket before doing the install to try and protect it as much as possible..

Let the Jeep run for almost 30 minutes sitting still in the driveway and the temp stayed below the middle mark consistently.. drove it around the block a few times afterwards and got on it quite a few times and it ran like a champ and didn't overheat.. so hopefully installing the shroud has helped, but I'm sure the much lower temps made a difference, so I guess the real test won't be till the temps warm up next year...

Verified that the complete factory fog light setup is still in the Jeep, minus the factory lights and the switch.. I installed one from my spare parts stock, and verified it all works correctly, just need some lights.. Swapped out the well overdue wiper blades, wasn't necessary for inspection, but at least now I know they'll be good, and will look good and not like crap like the old ones did when I take it in for inspection.. Figure if it looks like the owner cares about it, then they won't scrutinize it when I hit up inspection, which I hope to hit tomorrow since it is too late to do it today..

[jdsilvaca]

Has anyone used the 30 spline front hub kit from Alloy USA or another company? What I am trying to find is the 30 spline hub at a local parts store, but I have had zero luck so far. I can buy just the hub from Alloy online for about $110 bucks, but that doesn't help when your broke out on the trail.

[Mayooo]

Well today while welding up a light bar. I made a sphere..

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/D378C31C-7F51-4929-A289-6713E87948A0_zpsjtspjyaf.jpg

[rabies]

God in Heaven i hate it when that happens. seriously about 2x every time i go to weld something. only with flux wire though.
my face when it happens..

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/forum/rage.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/forum/rage.jpg.html)

[Mayooo]

God in Heaven i hate it when that happens. seriously about 2x every time i go to weld something. only with flux wire though.
my face when it happens

It's only when I use lincon wire for some reason.

[bluedragon436]

Moved the bumper and tie in brackets over from the garage into the house so hopefully the heat inside the house will help cure the bed liner I put on it... unfortunately while moving it over I managed to put a small scratch on the stinger on my belt buckle... For some reason this stuff seems to have cured, but not fully... I'm assuming due to the temperature in the garage, even though I had the heater running for roughly 4 hours after I sprayed it as that is what the instructions said... but the primer has held fast each time the liner has come off the bumper, like the small scratch I have now you can see the primer under neath... so I'm pretty happy knowing my prep for that portion was good.. now if I can just figure out how to get the liner to stay on there... Figure the heat in the house should hopefully help, and I"ll get it installed here shortly... Once it warms up outside, I'll touch up that scratch any other damage that manages to appear while doing the install, not too worried about it now, as it isn't too noticeable, and I figure some more might happen during install anyways..

[bruggz351]

I kicked her in the bum, and this fell out...

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06611_zpsac184635.jpg

so now I may as well rebuild it...:rolleyes:

The oil that came from it was pretty.

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06671_zps3f63a29f.jpg:P

cheers

[Mudderoy]

Did the 500 mile oil change on the 98.

[prcjeep]

Took my XJ to discount tire the other day to have air put in one of my tires, they refused to do it do to new policy stating, if the tire pressure is under 15PSI they cant touch the tire unless i want them to remove it and "fix" the problem, which at the time would have taken about 1.5 hours. I then asked them how is that policy good for every customer? If i dont have the time to wait, and my tire is low just from having sat for a while, you are going to send me back out on the road with a tire under 15 PSI? Sounds like a dumb liability to take on. Frustrated, i just drove it back home and it sits in the driveway listing to one side because of my 9 PSI tire in the front. The little air compressor I had takes 30-60 mins to fill 33's, and even then no where close to 25 psi or more.

[rabies]

discount tire or any major tire place are gaaaaaaaaaayy
rules, regulations, safety. i understand but some stuff is just plain irritating.
...almost like gov ran busines.. :out:

[Mayooo]

Government run businesses??? Oh! You mean the auto industry.. BLAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

[Mudderoy]

Took my XJ to discount tire the other day to have air put in one of my tires, they refused to do it do to new policy stating, if the tire pressure is under 15PSI they cant touch the tire unless i want them to remove it and "fix" the problem, which at the time would have taken about 1.5 hours. I then asked them how is that policy good for every customer? If i dont have the time to wait, and my tire is low just from having sat for a while, you are going to send me back out on the road with a tire under 15 PSI? Sounds like a dumb liability to take on. Frustrated, i just drove it back home and it sits in the driveway listing to one side because of my 9 PSI tire in the front. The little air compressor I had takes 30-60 mins to fill 33's, and even then no where close to 25 psi or more.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-gal-Portable-Electric-Air-Compressor-TA-2530B/202564847

[Brasscatz]

Took my XJ to discount tire the other day to have air put in one of my tires, they refused to do it do to new policy stating, if the tire pressure is under 15PSI they cant touch the tire unless i want them to remove it and "fix" the problem, which at the time would have taken about 1.5 hours. I then asked them how is that policy good for every customer? If i dont have the time to wait, and my tire is low just from having sat for a while, you are going to send me back out on the road with a tire under 15 PSI? Sounds like a dumb liability to take on. Frustrated, i just drove it back home and it sits in the driveway listing to one side because of my 9 PSI tire in the front. The little air compressor I had takes 30-60 mins to fill 33's, and even then no where close to 25 psi or more.

Bring it by my house, Patty-cakes... I'll air you up :smiley-chores003:

[autotech98]

Put new window regulator and motor in daughters GC and intalled new headlights in mine

[XJ Wheeler]

Found where the wife hid em I guess. :D

[autotech98]

No she gave in she can't stand to see a grown man cry....

[XJ Wheeler]

Sorry it took so long to get this update going. No excuses, just a really busy time.

Saturday I took my XJ to a local event where 28 (how many ended up showing up) jeeps were decked out in Christmas décor and gathered in a lot. Then we headed to a big neighborhood that is known for having a lot of lighting displays and after caravanning through there we went back for some eats. Now, this was a blast at the very least. Trying to get a long line of jeeps to stay together and trail our way through there was hilarious. Things got mixed up and I ended up leading half the group for a bit till we found the others. Met some great people, as well as seeing some from last year. Even though there were mishaps I wouldn't change a think. Just one of those times even the problems are a good time. I'll start a new thread for ALL the pics but here's a few for now.

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And after we left the group and headed back toward home we figured it was a good time to go by that house we got invited to last week. The owner was shocked. He said that when his wife told him what she saw and told us to come by he thought she was just exaggerating and all those decorations wouldn't hold up. Really cool guy though. He showed me his set up. It was amazing. RGB trees and a whole lot of controllers, circuit boards, and a lot of lights. He knows his stuff. He even showed me how to set my jeep up for animation. Can't say I understood any of it but it did sound cool and it did get the gears upstairs turning. But very nice people and they even had me back in their driveway so they could take pictures.

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[XJ Wheeler]

No she gave in she can't stand to see a grown man cry....

:smiley-laughing021: That's hilarious!

[autotech98]

Wow thoes are some great picks jake. Coming home this morning the headlights quit. I know the power for them runs through the switch are there any other relays? And noticed my lights flickering on and off last week before I put the new lights in these new ones are roughly the same wattage so I didn't think it was a big deal till they quit. Anybody got any ideas and yes I did tell her my head lights were flickering last week that way she can't blame the new lights

[autotech98]

If you guys respond and I don't answer I gotta hit the hay gotta work tonight. Wish I could stay up and work on the Jeep but......

[NW99XJ]

But very nice people and they even had me back in their driveway so they could take pictures.
http://www.xjtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6750&thumb=1&d=1419331132
:smiley-scared002: I'M BLIIIIIND!!!!!
lol... Damn that's a lot of lights! Great pics though man...thanks for posting that up, Way cool.


Wow thoes are some great picks jake. Coming home this morning the headlights quit. I know the power for them runs through the switch are there any other relays? And noticed my lights flickering on and off last week before I put the new lights in these new ones are roughly the same wattage so I didn't think it was a big deal till they quit. Anybody got any ideas and yes I did tell her my head lights were flickering last week that way she can't blame the new lights
There are relays under the hood in the PDC (i think) ... but the switch is usually the culprit. I did an article on how to rebuild them/refresh them at least... it MIGHT help in your situation. http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11357

I would also take a look at the grounds for the lights, maybe even consider running your own. Double check the fuses, make sure they're not corroded. And lastly, double check the connections at the lights.... I guess there's always a chance the plugs are just loose.

[abebehrmann]

Finally got my Ruffstuff adjustable lower control arms painted and installed.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/photo11_zpsd850d65a.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/photo11_zpsd850d65a.jpg.html)


http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/photo21_zps52cfd333.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/photo21_zps52cfd333.jpg.html)

Radar approves.


http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/photo3_zpse32fedd9.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/photo3_zpse32fedd9.jpg.html)

Had a bit of a scare with the girlfriends TJ too. Stopped at a gas station and after filling up tried to shift out of park and.... NOTHING! The shifter just flopped around and wouldn't stick in any gear. My first thought, "DAMN YOU CHRYSLER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS!" Second thought, "AWWW MAN, I just filled this thing up!". After regaining my composure, I started thinking logically and checked that the shift cable was actually actuating the selector on the transmission (it wasn't) so I had my girlfriend stand on the brake while I manually put the transmission into drive then we were able to get it home. Turns out the cable is held in place on the shift lever by a little plastic clip and that was what broke. Temporarily fixed with a zip tie until a more permanent (and less plastic-y) solution is found.

[prcjeep]

Bring it by my house, Patty-cakes... I'll air you up :smiley-chores003:

OHHH, and Ill bring my laundry too!!!!

[prcjeep]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-gal-Portable-Electric-Air-Compressor-TA-2530B/202564847
That's a good price, what specs does a compressor need to have to handle running various other tools impacts etc?

[abebehrmann]

That's a good price, what specs does a compressor need to have to handle running various other tools impacts etc?

From what I understand, the most important numbers are cfm at working pressure and the capacity. My 20G tank with 4.6cfm @90psi can usually take off at least 10 lug nuts before it starts to recharge the tank, but it really depends on the tool some require a lot more than 4.6cfm @psi some require a bit less. My die grinder will only run for about 30s before it starts to recharge because it requires something like 9cfm @90psi.

This is the one my girlfriend got me for Xmas last year (It was about half that price when she bought it though).

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200618733_200618733?cm_mmc=Google-pla_with_promotion-_-Air%20Tools%20%2B%20Compressors-_-Single%20Stage%20Electric%20Air%20Compressors-_-39513&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=39513&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=39513&gclid=CL6dnrPK3MICFeZj7AodgBIAhQ

[Mayooo]

Those are some crazy lights

[Mayooo]

Did the 500 mile oil change on the 98.

Yeah.... Should probably do that to.. Been about 6 months overdue

[Brasscatz]

OHHH, and Ill bring my laundry too!!!!

Don't want your tighty whities in my washer, thank ya verra much!

[bluedragon436]

Finally got my Ruffstuff adjustable lower control arms painted and installed.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/photo11_zpsd850d65a.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/photo11_zpsd850d65a.jpg.html)


http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/photo21_zps52cfd333.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/photo21_zps52cfd333.jpg.html)


Those are some pretty beefy looking, should def take care of strengthening up the front end...

[bluedragon436]

I purchased an Overhead Console that came out of a 97, so the wiring won't have to modified and worked out to get it to work... It's coming with the console, harness, bracket w/ screws to attach it, and he's going to send me the fabric off the donor headliner, so I can use it as a template to make sure I get the right locations and sizes for the cuts required... Figure once I get it here, I'll figure out how I plan on mounting my CB (which I still have to purchase) into it.. Can't wait to get rid of the crappy stock 96- dome light... which is sad cause I haven't even really gotten to drive it, and that light is driving me crazy...

[denverd1]

Emulsified!! breathers musta busted

I kicked her in the bum, and this fell out...

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06611_zpsac184635.jpg

so now I may as well rebuild it...:rolleyes:

The oil that came from it was pretty.

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06671_zps3f63a29f.jpg:P

cheers

[denverd1]

Bring it by my house, Patty-cakes... I'll air you up :smiley-chores003:
That don't sound right

[denverd1]

Those are some pretty beefy looking, should def take care of strengthening up the front end...
Awesome Rednose Blue!!

[bluedragon436]

Awesome Rednose Blue!!

Not my Rednose... the one I want is still down in SC... If I can find a place with a fenced yard to rent, I'll go down and pick him up... One of the sweetest I've ever met, and went through a few def tests of temperament when I was down in SC the last time, and he did an amazing job every time, even with me being nervous and a bit scared around him... Got a friend who is getting ready to bread his red nose... so thinking about picking up a pup from him, just got to find out about this Pitty ban the state, and especially the city I live in... cause I'd hate to have to get rid of one after buying it and training it up... and getting attached...

[Mudderoy]

That don't sound right

lube would have been worser! :bang:

[bruggz351]

Emulsified!! breathers musta busted
Hmmm. Scary thing is, the oil isn't that old. I only replaced the wheel bearings a few months ago. Lucky to be a couple of thousand klms.
But it is funny. Some was milk shake, some was normal. Most though, was milky.
But also, if you zoom in, the amount of precious metals suspended in that conglomerate. Pretty. :)

[OrangeXJ]

Not my Rednose... the one I want is still down in SC... If I can find a place with a fenced yard to rent, I'll go down and pick him up... One of the sweetest I've ever met, and went through a few def tests of temperament when I was down in SC the last time, and he did an amazing job every time, even with me being nervous and a bit scared around him... Got a friend who is getting ready to bread his red nose... so thinking about picking up a pup from him, just got to find out about this Pitty ban the state, and especially the city I live in... cause I'd hate to have to get rid of one after buying it and training it up... and getting attached...

Here you go James

http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-state-by-state.php

[Mayooo]

Well today I put a winch on the jeep.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/6C6E9A36-3BE6-4D90-B8FA-9A69A259F3DA_zpsajr0cv3l.jpg

[abebehrmann]

Awesome Rednose Blue!!


He was our foster dog, but he just got adopted by an awesome family!



Not my Rednose... the one I want is still down in SC... If I can find a place with a fenced yard to rent, I'll go down and pick him up... One of the sweetest I've ever met, and went through a few def tests of temperament when I was down in SC the last time, and he did an amazing job every time, even with me being nervous and a bit scared around him... Got a friend who is getting ready to bread his red nose... so thinking about picking up a pup from him, just got to find out about this Pitty ban the state, and especially the city I live in... cause I'd hate to have to get rid of one after buying it and training it up... and getting attached...


Before you buy a pup, check out your local animal shelters and pit bull rescues. Pit bulls are one of the most prevalent and euthanized breeds in shelters today. If we wouldn't have offered to foster Radar up there, he would have been dead over a month ago. The best part is you get to see their temperament as adults and most are already potty-trained and know basic obedience.


Here you go James



http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-state-by-state.php


That's a good resource for checking out where breed bans are but don't believe the statistics they present as "facts". That website is run by a group of known pit bull haters and they like to skew their stats by combining all pit bull type breeds (American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs) and any dog mixed with or looks like any of those breeds as one breed. It would be like if they combined all shepherd type dogs into one breed but for some reason they don't do that...

[bluedragon436]

Before you buy a pup, check out your local animal shelters and pit bull rescues. Pit bulls are one of the most prevalent and euthanized breeds in shelters today. If we wouldn't have offered to foster Radar up there, he would have been dead over a month ago. The best part is you get to see their temperament as adults and most are already potty-trained and know basic obedience.


That's a good resource for checking out where breed bans are but don't believe the statistics they present as "facts". That website is run by a group of known pit bull haters and they like to skew their stats by combining all pit bull type breeds (American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs) and any dog mixed with or looks like any of those breeds as one breed. It would be like if they combined all shepherd type dogs into one breed but for some reason they don't do that...

Yeah was thinking about hitting up the SPCA locally, cause I know they are always over full... even more so I'm sure after Christmas... Might look into picking a pup up from them once I find out what the rules are on the ban... I guess I could probably talk to them about that, as I would hope they would know what's up.. I would love to know what the pups temperament will be as an adult... Like I said the one that was around down in SC back in May, he was a full grown, still a bit of a pup, but was full grown, and he went through a few tests during the time we were there, and he did awesomely.. He would run up to you at full speed when you got out of a vehicle, and even with nice smelly food in hand, he wouldn't even jump up, he'd just greet you and then either follow you back to the house, or run in front of you never close enough to even trip you up... He went under my dad's house and managed to get hung up on some old insulation by his collar, e was whinning cause he was scared and wanted out, and after probably 30 minutes by the time I was able to get some underpinning moved out of the way and crawl under neath he was as calm as I can imagine him being able to be... I was able to get the collar off of him, and he tried to push past me to get out, but I told him calmly to hold on just second so I can get out of the way, only one of us is fitting through this hole at a time, and I'm already filling it... and he calmly waited for me to get out of the way... then he calmly walked out as I was backing out of the hole... was a great test of his temperament in my book... Really wish I had brought him home with me, as his owner is about useless, and isn't even around... the kids grandfather has the pup and didn't even come looking for it for the two weeks it stayed with us... he was like as far as I'm concerned I would have just told my grandson that it was picked up... he was like if you want him feel free to take him... but with not knowing for sure what the deal was ban wise, and not having a yard for him to run around in... nd after him having 36+ acres to run around at will.. figure it wouldn't be fair to him to be confined to a leash when outside..

[autotech98]

Awesome !! Put in new headlight switch got lights now. MAIN Contact on old one was loose on switch causing some arcing.

[autotech98]

And i can understand avout the dog james. I grew up around "pit bulls" and they were all friendly wonderfull animals.

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday we got to bring joy to a bunch of people. The jeep all a glow and looking at lights. Brought SO many smiles to others on Christmas Eve. All that work was worth it! ;)

[autotech98]

Great job jake!!!

[TallGuyJeep]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/26/86cfe65ed8354def21d54a533fb29874.jpg

We had a Christmas miracle, woke up to 3 inches of snow, got another three throughout the day, had a white Christmas after all! With three younger siblings we had all the gifts unwrapped by 5:45, then we went and shoveled the neighbors driveways and our own by 6:15. Felt good to do some service after recieving so much. :) drove the Jeep around in the snow, was a blast! The tires did awesome! Hung out with the family. And ended up needing to shovel the walks again in the evening. It was a wonderful day. :D

[Basslicks]

Jake it sounds like you had a really fun Christmas! I like all the lights you did, great job man. I've been wanting to do some lights on mine, but I wasn't able to this year. I think I'll have to get some on there next year though. Nowhere near that caliber, but enough to be festive for sure.

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks Justin! It was such a blast. And to see all that joy! You may want to look at the stores now though for next year. Most are doing their after Christmas sell on lights and decorations. I got most of the new stuff last year for 70% off.

[bluedragon436]

Pulled NSS to clean it up, since it's been working off and on... managed to break one of the little tabs that goes around the shaft.. luckily for me I have a spare NSS or two for other year XJ's... so going to go grab the arm off of them to clean it all up and hopefully get it all back on there tomorrow, cleaned up all the used parts I picked up for the OTK steering and LA's and painted some of them so they'll look good for when I finally get it all installed....

[downsy]

Spent X-Mas in the desert with my pretty lady :beer:

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[bluedragon436]

Ordered an 8 pack of assorted sized Quick Fist clamps... figure I can use them to mount my flash light, and fire extinguisher(s), and look into using them for mounting other accessories.

Also ordered a fairlead light bar mount.. Once I get it in, and measure out the mount points I'll order up a light bar for it.. Then I just have to figure out a way to make the mount and light bar theft proof, so I can hopefully keep it on the front of my Jeep, and not in someone else's possession..

[XJ Wheeler]

Decided to take the jeep out one last time before i pull off the decorations. Just to get dinner a couple other things. But on the way home a jk unlimited comes up from behind and gets beside me on a four lane divided roadway. The girl in the passenger seat (pretty easy on the eyes) throws me a wave and they go on. But then slows to again get beside me and now she has her phone to try to take a pic. Not just calmly sitting there and snapping a pic. She has left her seat and is hanging halfway out the window. I'm talking up to her waist. Quite a sight, and no complaining here. :rolleye0012: Also woo-ing loudly and smiling big. This went on for a mile or two. Tried desperately to get my brother to get pics but it was too dark to come out. Oh how I wish my gopro had been mounted up.

[98FloridaXJ]

Just finished the pinion seal on my front axle. Now moving to the rear and show it some love. Going to change the brake pads, check my pinion angle because I'm getting some driveline vibes above 60 and check the seal on the rear pinion as well.

[4.3LXJ]

Decided to take the jeep out one last time before i pull off the decorations. Just to get dinner a couple other things. But on the way home a jk unlimited comes up from behind and gets beside me on a four lane divided roadway. The girl in the passenger seat (pretty easy on the eyes) throws me a wave and they go on. But then slows to again get beside me and now she has her phone to try to take a pic. Not just calmly sitting there and snapping a pic. She has left her seat and is hanging halfway out the window. I'm talking up to her waist. Quite a sight, and no complaining here. :rolleye0012: Also woo-ing loudly and smiling big. This went on for a mile or two. Tried desperately to get my brother to get pics but it was too dark to come out. Oh how I wish my gopro had been mounted up.

And you will never get that opportunity again :P

[Basslicks]

Thanks Justin! It was such a blast. And to see all that joy! You may want to look at the stores now though for next year. Most are doing their after Christmas sell on lights and decorations. I got most of the new stuff last year for 70% off.

That's the plan, man!

[XJ Wheeler]

And you will never get that opportunity again :P

I know! :sad0147:

[bluedragon436]

Pulled NSS to clean it up, since it's been working off and on... managed to break one of the little tabs that goes around the shaft.. luckily for me I have a spare NSS or two for other year XJ's... so going to go grab the arm off of them to clean it all up and hopefully get it all back on there tomorrow, cleaned up all the used parts I picked up for the OTK steering and LA's and painted some of them so they'll look good for when I finally get it all installed....

Alright, well managed to pop a small piece of the black plastic backing of the NSS switch while using vice grips to remove one screw that didn't want to come out for some odd reason... luckily for me it was only on the outside of the switch casing, so it didn't really open up the actual switch to any water or anything, it's actually outside the sealing surface... so I applied some silicone to hold the piece back and to hopefully remedy any chance of any leaks from that spot... but either way pulled the NSS apart, and throughly cleaned the inside of it.. It was def gunked up quite a bit... it was actually far worse then the one I rebuilt off the 90, which I was very surprised to see.. the contacts were def stuck down in the little arm and the springs were about about useless... so I think it'll def work nicely now.. Will find out in the AM once the rain has seased and I can install it again... to make sure all the components of the switch are operating correctly as far as the starting in Park, not starting in gear, and the reverse lights work...

[rabies]

"attempted" to remove tank straps..one broke. the J bolts are very rusted.,
one bolt twists when i crank on the bolt,.
the other...i used an impact , jolted my hand i cut the top of my finger off 50%.
bandaged and typing :) lol il try again some other day

[XJ Wheeler]

"attempted" to remove tank straps..one broke. the J bolts are very rusted.,
one bolt twists when i crank on the bolt,.
the other...i used an impact , jolted my hand i cut the top of my finger off 50%.
bandaged and typing :) lol il try again some other day

Ouch! Been there. Had my right pointer make a go around in a chain and sprocket. It was still attached but not by much.

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[bluedragon436]

Got my GripFist clamp kit as well as my Smittybuilt fairlead light mount that I ordered, now I can measure it all out and get a light bar or light pod on order for it..

Installed the cleaned/rebuilt NSS, and did a full check of all portions of the NSS switch.. Everything worked in my original install with no adjustment to the switch, pretty happy about that, especially after I read that some people had to adjust theirs multiple times to get all parts working...

[bruggz351]

Looked at it, from afar......

[TallGuyJeep]

Found something pretty funny in the Off Road Adventures magazine...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/30/52787f6496438fba68b8ecdc8c7662b4.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

LOL, that just happens to be Valentines Day :D

[illuminator]

I installed my Christmas gift, a spectre cowl intake. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/3D364D7B-86CD-4664-8D62-A8916DBC43DA-146-0000002E329F6B75_zpse9802ca7.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Started pulling off the decorations. A bit depressing. Not just the fact I have to let Christmas go but also the days its gonna take to clear it of all traces of more festive times. Just got the cargo area cleared out today.

This, plus one more of the boxes on the right which is missing, are all the lights I need to remove and put up.

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[rabies]

tanks straps are on now..seems as though a flame torch brought glue ..some1 glued. or red lock tightend the nuts on :/

[DEAD EYE]

built my shift knob

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g164/BlindinOrange/10898179_10205451475877229_576398357158122253_n_zp s4991cef3.jpg

[denverd1]

I installed my Christmas gift, a spectre cowl intake. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/3D364D7B-86CD-4664-8D62-A8916DBC43DA-146-0000002E329F6B75_zpse9802ca7.jpg

I like the way you did that. did you have to add any more elbows to the kit? Most i've seen go over top of the engine and enter cowl behind the glove box. this looks much better. how the sound? I personally love the swirling sound CAIs and those intakes make.

[illuminator]

I like the way you did that. did you have to add any more elbows to the kit? Most i've seen go over top of the engine and enter cowl behind the glove box. this looks much better. how the sound? I personally love the swirling sound CAIs and those intakes make.

Thanks, the renix kits are made like that. The h.o. ones go to the passenger side. I haven't got to test drive it yet so I can't fully comment on the sound yet. At idle it wasn't very loud at all except for at warm up when it sounded like a shop vac in the cowl.

[cantab27]

Started pulling off the decorations. A bit depressing. Not just the fact I have to let Christmas go but also the days its gonna take to clear it of all traces of more festive times. Just got the cargo area cleared out today.

This, plus one more of the boxes on the right which is missing, are all the lights I need to remove and put up.

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come wheeling with me ...lights gone:rolleye0012:

[XJ Wheeler]

come wheeling with me ...lights gone:rolleye0012:

Yes, but I like my lights... my jeep... my life... and I want to make it to the end of the trail.



:smiley-laughing021: ;)

[cantab27]

Yes, but I like my lights... my jeep... my life... and I want to make it to the end of the trail.



:smiley-laughing021: ;)

fair points but always make it outta the trails ......big effort putting lights on jeep ....seen a heap on the google internet thingy ....smiles to peoples dials ...top job my man;)

[XJ Wheeler]

fair points but always make it outta the trails ......big effort putting lights on jeep ....seen a heap on the google internet thingy ....smiles to peoples dials ...top job my man;)

No doubt! Appreciate it mate. Worth the effort.

[bruggz351]

built my shift knob

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g164/BlindinOrange/10898179_10205451475877229_576398357158122253_n_zp s4991cef3.jpg
Awe man. :p I've wanted a grenade shifter since Moses was a boy.
Would you make me one? :)
I wonder if customs could be persuaded to let it through, though?:eek:

:sigh:

Cheers

[Carves]

Awe man. :p I've wanted a grenade shifter since Moses was a boy.
Would you make me one? :)
I wonder if customs could be persuaded to let it through, though?:eek:

:sigh:

Cheers

Hahhh ....

You would have the anti-terrorist squad outside your house in no time flat.



If I recall correctly ......

If its confiscated at "quarrantine" ... you get a dirty letter and a fine or something.

If they're bored and want to be assholes ... they may let it be delivered,

... so they can get you for "possession" .. :rolleyes:

[bruggz351]

Hahhh ....

You would have the anti-terrorist squad outside your house in no time flat.



If I recall correctly ......

If its confiscated at "quarrantine" ... you get a dirty letter and a fine or something.

If they're bored and want to be assholes ... they may let it be delivered,

... so they can get you for "possession" .. :rolleyes:

HAHAAHA..

Hey, where you been? Happy new year bloke... :beer:

[bluedragon436]

Finally was able to get her through inspection and get her registered... Now I can start working on moving the parts collection from the house to the XJ, and start getting some routine maintenance taken care of.. Also got the OHC I ordered from a good guy that enjoys hanging out and pulling parts from the JY as much as I used too, and would if this sorry state had more then 2 either of which were worth a crap... Luckily for me it was from a 97, so the harness should be a direct install.. Going to try and pull the headliner tomorrow if it isn't raining so I can work on cutting the needed holes, but also so it'll be ready to either re cover myself or have a professional do it.. figure I"ll mock up the OHC for a bit to make sure it all mounts up good, and works correctly, while I can easily get to all connections and wire runs..

[jeepin_idaho]

I installed my Christmas gift, a spectre cowl intake. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/3D364D7B-86CD-4664-8D62-A8916DBC43DA-146-0000002E329F6B75_zpse9802ca7.jpg
Very nice! I want one

Dan
Typos courtesy of Tapatalk
http://the4x4podcast.com

[Mayooo]

Welded the winch bolts to the bumper..

[denverd1]

Got it inspected as well.
Also put this little do - dad in. Holds my S5 so I can see trails maps etc on my phone. Was hoping it could hold phone for dash cam as well. Suction cup goes to a plate I mounted on top of dash. Should also stick to glass so that may be an option too.

[4.3LXJ]

I have done that. Works well

[denverd1]

Shit can't get a pic to post

[bluedragon436]

Got it inspected as well.
Also put this little do - dad in. Holds my S5 so I can see trails maps etc on my phone. Was hoping it could hold phone for dash cam as well. Suction cup goes to a plate I mounted on top of dash. Should also stick to glass so that may be an option too.


Shit can't get a pic to post

Look forward to seeing pics of the setup once you are able to get it to let you post.. I've been thinking about figuring a way to make a removable mount to hold my S5 for now, and maybe a different camera at a later time that I could pull from my XJ and move to my car for when I do some canyon carving, or track time once I get some more work done with it..

[bluedragon436]

Well drove the XJ for the first time other then to and from DMV a few times for inspection attempts.. Drove it to the gym and as I'm leaving the house I get a CEL, and my right blinker is blinking fast.. (at least it all held out till my inspection was good, and it was registered in my name) So I get to the gym and I do a quick light check and my passenger rear blinker is out.. and I do the quick key trick and I get two codes.. one for the battery being disconnected within the last 50 starts.. no biggie... and one for the coolant temp sensor... so guess I'll take a look at it in the morning.. I think the wiring might be a little bit messed up for that sensor, due to getting a bit close to the exhaust manifold by the PO, so might see if I can't splice in new wire to bypass the junked up wiring and see if that will help, if not I'll throw in a new sensor anyways.. at least that way I know it is def good..

[denverd1]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/03/c41b03da8931e5dd6c762ef4c9a8d97d.jpg
Got her dirty with Firemanray and his crew!! Was sloppy but oh so fun!!

Think we created another 4 wheeler today.

[denverd1]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/03/24d7a05f661b90d4ab2458c92e5e0f15.jpg
That puppy will flex! !

[Brasscatz]

Think we created another 4 wheeler today.


Wait.... We're gonna need an explanation for this or we're gonna thing Josh's Subconscious was involved....

[bluedragon436]

Swapped out the turn signal switch assembly tonight (in the rain)... was a bit of a PITA since I couldn't pull the lower steering column plastic due to the 96ish left over ignition switch they used in the early 97's... But still got her swapped out and brights now work correctly in all positions.. we'll see if the right turn signal goes crazy like it did on me last night over the next couple days of driving her.. Hoping the weather tomorrow will hold off as far as the rain till late evening or even early morning while I'm still sleeping, so I can hopefully work on splicing in good wiring to replace the jacked up wiring for the coolant temp sensor tomorrow, and will pick up a new temp sensor, sense I forgot to get it today when I got the turn signal switch.. see if I can't take care of this CEL again..

[denverd1]

Wait.... We're gonna need an explanation for this or we're gonna thing Josh's Subconscious was involved....
I know nothing about Josh's subconscious (thankfully, though I know not of what I speak) .

We took a rookie, and I mean a complete rookie, through the good stuff at Barnwell. They randomly rolled up and we hooked with the Fireman and got after it. Best day of wheelin I've had in a LONG TIME. :cool::eek::D

[denverd1]

Swapped out the turn signal switch assembly tonight (in the rain)... was a bit of a PITA since I couldn't pull the lower steering column plastic due to the 96ish left over ignition switch they used in the early 97's... But still got her swapped out and brights now work correctly in all positions.. we'll see if the right turn signal goes crazy like it did on me last night over the next couple days of driving her.. Hoping the weather tomorrow will hold off as far as the rain till late evening or even early morning while I'm still sleeping, so I can hopefully work on splicing in good wiring to replace the jacked up wiring for the coolant temp sensor tomorrow, and will pick up a new temp sensor, sense I forgot to get it today when I got the turn signal switch.. see if I can't take care of this CEL again..
Man don't worry about a CEL. You know your rig is solid. It's a Jeep.

It can run up this
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/04/0c9fddb95a365b3ba7a56675825fb397.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Would love to run up that... wouldn't be a quick run up it, but would love to crawl her up that once the lift upgrade/revamp is complete and see how she performs... I'm not too worried about the CEL, other then the fact of I don't know this XJ well enough yet, to know if I need to worry about an overheat issue or not.. I've checked the coolant overflow the last couple times I've driven it to see if it has any in it or not...as the first time I took it to attempt inspection it did start to overheat and filled the overflow bottle.. But since I installed the fan shroud the couple times I've driven it, or even just let it sit at idle in the driveway to see if it would overheat it hasn't filled the bottle at all.. then again it is also a bit colder then it was when it "overheated".. so guess won't really know if this issue has been remedied until the warmer weather comes... so until then I'll just continue to work on other projects with her, and getting her up to the standard I'd like for her.. Will def plan on flushing the coolant system regardless as soon as I can one for her own well being as well as for the hope that once I can flush the heater core out a few times and back flush it a few times she'll provide me with at least some glimmer of heat for DD use, as I'd like to park my Ram for a little bit, especially if it snows...

[bluedragon436]

Man don't worry about a CEL. You know your rig is solid. It's a Jeep.

On a good note... the CEL didn't show up till after the XJ passed inspection, and also the code that I got for the CEL was not for the O2 sensor harness that I had to splice in and replace due to the PO's stupidity... so I'm pretty happy about that.. goes I'll see how that all goes once I get her out in the rain driving, and especially in mud and water crossings..

[4.3LXJ]

Just keep at it James and it will get there

[98FloridaXJ]

Working on the back brakrs of yet another JK. Damn stability control eats up the rear brakes before the fronts are barely broken in.

[4.3LXJ]

You might try ceramic pads, they will last longer

[98FloridaXJ]

That's what I am installing. Gotta love all the fancy electronic gizmos they put on the new jeeps. Me personally I enjoy wrenching and wheeling my "dinosaur" XJ.

[bluedragon436]

Well took care of doing the splicing to replace the cracked up and melted wires for the coolant temp sensor, and picked up a new sensor @ AZ as well.. Splicing is completed and all covered back up with two layers of looming to protect the joints as well as the wires from heat, everything is secured again and looking good.. Went to replace the sensor, and having the bastard child of a 97 has struck again, and the sensor I got is for the newer style I guess and I have a different style.. so going to see if the 96 engine sitting in storage has the proper sensor, if so then I'll take this one back an pick up one for a 96 to install in my 97.. Unfortunately the wiring didn't fix my issue, so hopefully a new sensor will, if not.. then I'll be baffled and will be driving with a CEL for a while..

[bluedragon436]

Went and pulled the drivers side door panel off again after fixing the window and switch panel and unhooked the lock linkage that I had hooked back up and then figured out why the PO had left it unhooked, cause you are not able to lock the drivers door using the power switch, the manual switch on the door as well as the key.. it was all jambed up for whatever reason, so I'm guessing if the weather is nice tomorrow or at least bearable I'll pull the door latch mechanism out of the door and see if I can't clean it up as I'm guessing that is why it's all jambed up...

[XJ Wheeler]

Day 2 of decoration removal... :(

[XJ Wheeler]

Oh, and went to the jy Saturday. Finally got me a nice '01 intake manifold! ;) Also picked up some lit/mirror visors, factory clock, non-cracked dash bezel, vacuum pill (mines missing), extra fuse panel, extra dash switches, and found some speakers that match mine for when i install the sound bar. And, all for half off!

And saw this one in the yard. Sad to see an old chevelle wagon here.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Drove it for the first time in ice and snow yesterday...got stuck on a flat surface (!/$% $\÷;;) even 2lo woukdnt move me. Guess if i put the front DS back in i wouldnt get stuck.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Xj how was the floor pan and frame on that velle wagon?

[XJ Wheeler]

Xj how was the floor pan and frame on that velle wagon?

To be honest i didn't look it over too much. Was running out of time. But i did see the bottom quarters were see through. Would be a cool project though.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Tubbed sleeper and 2dr too

[bigjim350]

Tried to start the xj and its completely dead. Also noticed there are about 5 cats living in it. I blame all the houston area xj folks for not coming out wheeling enough.

[4.3LXJ]

That has to be it Jim. Not enough wheeling. You got anything planned?

[bigjim350]

That has to be it Jim. Not enough wheeling. You got anything planned?

Yep! There is a trip planned on the 17th. Lets see who shows up. I know firemanray will be there.

[bigjim350]

Took the 4wheeler out wheeling on the trails around my house. Got it buried. Had to run back to the house and grab the xj to pull it out. Came out easy. Then I leap frogged them back to the house.

[4.3LXJ]

Yep! There is a trip planned on the 17th. Lets see who shows up. I know firemanray will be there.

I think I will go somewhere toward the end of the month too

[XJ Wheeler]

Actually a couple days ago but a sad one. The time of year has come where all the Christmas cheer has to leave the jeep. Barring a wash to clean the windows it is all un-decorated and the containers wait to be opened again when the best time of the year returns. On the upside I can now get to things better and get back to working on the jeep. And there's plenty to do!

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Ended up being 16 sets all in all. Already got two more sets half off to add next year. :D

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[Mayooo]

Went to repair my front drive shaft to find this

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/63BB664F-CB64-44DA-9D54-51D7395600E7_zpsgpcflccw.jpg

[denverd1]

washed it so I can drive it to work!! still got red mud on my pants.... :D

[denverd1]

Went to repair my front drive shaft to find this

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/63BB664F-CB64-44DA-9D54-51D7395600E7_zpsgpcflccw.jpg

Thats a worn CV joint my friend. Vibes will be reduced you get her back together. Grab a JY DS and rebuild

[prcjeep]

I towed this puppy home with it on Tuesday :D

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20150106_100422_zps12fe95e2.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20150106_100422_zps12fe95e2.jpg.html)
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/IMG_20150106_151831nopm_resized_zps5cc17821.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/IMG_20150106_151831nopm_resized_zps5cc17821.jpg.ht ml)


The 98 ZJ is missing from this picture
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20150106_152508_zpsd4891d40.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20150106_152508_zpsd4891d40.jpg.html)

Also picked this up for it on Wednesday
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Top-Cosmetically-Damaged-Black-Jeep-Wrangler-1988-1995-/221655418135?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1992%7CMake%3AJeep&hash=item339bb14517&vxp=mtr#ht_2758wt_1424

[4.3LXJ]

Uh oh, another YJ project in the works?

[bluedragon436]

I towed this puppy home with it on Tuesday :D

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20150106_100422_zps12fe95e2.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20150106_100422_zps12fe95e2.jpg.html)

That looks like a lonely lost puppy to have tag along to a new loving home!! What's the plans for it..

[prcjeep]

Uh oh, another YJ project in the works?

Yes indeed, like brasscatz and his YJ, I would love to keep it when I'm through, but i would have to decide between the YJ and my XJ.


That looks like a lonely lost puppy to have tag along to a new loving home!! What's the plans for it..

It runs and drives great despite having 202k miles. should pass inspection with a few repairs.

Ordered a new top, the current one has holes. Needs a new muffler, maybe a small suspension lift of some sort. Not sure i want to do another SOA conversion. Clean it up, fix the little things and sell to fund our other jeep upgrades/repairs.

[4.3LXJ]

Yes indeed, like brasscatz and his YJ, I would love to keep it when I'm through, but i would have to decide between the YJ and my XJ.



It runs and drives great despite having 202k miles. should pass inspection with a few repairs.

Ordered a new top, the current one has holes. Needs a new muffler, maybe a small suspension lift of some sort. Not sure i want to do another SOA conversion. Clean it up, fix the little things and sell to fund our other jeep upgrades/repairs.

You w9ill fall in love with it and keep it :smiley-taunt002:

[Brasscatz]

I towed this puppy home with it on Tuesday :D

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20150106_100422_zps12fe95e2.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20150106_100422_zps12fe95e2.jpg.html)
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/IMG_20150106_151831nopm_resized_zps5cc17821.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/IMG_20150106_151831nopm_resized_zps5cc17821.jpg.ht ml)


The 98 ZJ is missing from this picture
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/20150106_152508_zpsd4891d40.jpg (http://s936.photobucket.com/user/prcrawfo/media/20150106_152508_zpsd4891d40.jpg.html)

Also picked this up for it on Wednesday
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Top-Cosmetically-Damaged-Black-Jeep-Wrangler-1988-1995-/221655418135?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1992%7CMake%3AJeep&hash=item339bb14517&vxp=mtr#ht_2758wt_1424

Did one of the drills work for ya?



You w9ill fall in love with it and keep it :smiley-taunt002:

That's what people keep telling me too lol

[Mayooo]

Finally had time to do the 3 fan install.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/1966A981-FABA-403D-B344-285414465668_zps9fokoktr.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Those are pretty, that is for sure

[Mayooo]

Those are pretty, that is for sure

Ha! Yeah not sure why I went with red. Thought red equals danger keep hands out.. But they are a little bright for me gotta go wheelin. On the plus side they move a lot of air when full on. Still need to wire them.

[downsy]

Replaced Sway Bar bushings, replaced CB coax, and reprogrammed my VHF/UHF radio.

[bruggz351]

I mounted this...

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06821_zpsf1555dd2.jpg

... but I haven't plumbed it up nor wired it in yet. I want to add a tank so I can use a pressure switch, to automatically switch the compressor on and off between tyres, instead of the compressor running the whole time.

I want to use a push on chuck also, instead of the pain in the a--- screw on one that came with the compressor.

cheers

[Brasscatz]

Worked a bit on the YJ today. Got the shackles on and started on the body lift... but decided to stop until I bought new body mount bushings. Buddy helped out a ton.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150110_112257_zps3lvijihm.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150110_112257_zps3lvijihm.jpg.html)

I got the grinder out and cleaned up the cut-out holes in the corner guards for the tail lights. Came out pretty sweet.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150110_153930_zpsrjid0b6d.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150110_153930_zpsrjid0b6d.jpg.html)
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150110_153924_zpsmoapybpq.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150110_153924_zpsmoapybpq.jpg.html)

[autotech98]

Nice !

[prcjeep]

Did one of the drills work for ya?




That's what people keep telling me too lol


Didn't try, The guy i bought it from had an nice drill and bit set. Lucky that he did as I forgot my 1/2" drill bit.

[XJ Wheeler]

Swapped out the visors to lighted, mirror visors from a '97+. Will do a write up on this... Hold me to it! All for a grand total of $2 from the jy.

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And had a late Christmas gift arrive. :D

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[nickyg]

I sat in mine and made a VROOM VROOM noise.

[4.3LXJ]

I sat in mine and made a VROOM VROOM noise.

Did it get good milage?

[bluedragon436]

Picked up new plugs, oil & filter, serpentine belt, coolant temp sensor, thermostat & gasket.. Hoping once I change the temp sensor, T-stat out I'll get rid of the CEL as well as hopefully get some heat going... Anyone know if I need to use teflon tape or rather can use teflon tape on the coolant temp sensor when I install it??

[4.3LXJ]

I use teflon tape on the coolant stuff. No leaks

[bluedragon436]

I use teflon tape on the coolant stuff. No leaks

I was kind of thinking I should be fine with them.. but wasn't positive.. so wanted to ask to make sure before I mess something up..

[autotech98]

Got a cel scanned it and its a misfire in cyl 1. More trouble shooting....yee ha

[bigjim350]

Worked a bit on the YJ today. Got the shackles on and started on the body lift... but decided to stop until I bought new body mount bushings. Buddy helped out a ton.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150110_112257_zps3lvijihm.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150110_112257_zps3lvijihm.jpg.html)

I got the grinder out and cleaned up the cut-out holes in the corner guards for the tail lights. Came out pretty sweet.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150110_153930_zpsrjid0b6d.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150110_153930_zpsrjid0b6d.jpg.html)
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150110_153924_zpsmoapybpq.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150110_153924_zpsmoapybpq.jpg.html)

Wanted to come help but it was ****ing cold outside!!

[bruggz351]

Removed the rear shockies, and discovered my XJ is now the exoskeleton for a Mecha-ant colony!!!!:banghead:

[XJ Wheeler]

Vacuum it...

[Brasscatz]

Wanted to come help but it was ****ing cold outside!!

Yes, it was very cold indeed. I discovered the secret though.... after about an hour you go so numb from the cold that you don't feel it anymore

[Carves]

Removed the rear shockies, and discovered my XJ is now the exoskeleton for a Mecha-ant colony!!!!:banghead:


aww .. you're a sook .. :p

Come down and dodge the mud wasps, under mine .. :D



ohhh and back on topic,

... I washed fresh mudwasp nests and cobwebs off it .. :D

[Firemanray]

Removed the rear shockies, and discovered my XJ is now the exoskeleton for a Mecha-ant colony!!!!:banghead:

I usually kill ants with gasoline and fire, maybe not such a good idea in this case. :D

[NW99XJ]

And had a late Christmas gift arrive. :D
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GAWD I love those Jeepers Creepers Throttle Bodies,
They're so clean and purdy....
Is that the 62mm one?

[NW99XJ]

Meant to post this up on Monday, but I got some new shiny for MY Jeep too....
Picked up a set of these LED lights for pretty cheap.
I may order another set for reverse lights... they are BRIGHT AS HECK!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61X4cD1n9-L._SL1000_.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

picked up my OBA setup :)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/IMG_853208036344343_zpsuysxoo1p.jpeg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/IMG_853208036344343_zpsuysxoo1p.jpeg.html)

[prcjeep]

picked up my OBA setup :)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/97%20Jeep/IMG_853208036344343_zpsuysxoo1p.jpeg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/97%20Jeep/IMG_853208036344343_zpsuysxoo1p.jpeg.html)

That second trailer always cracks me up, but it gets used a lot thats for damn sure

[downsy]

New "HD" Crown leaves, new MOOG coils, and new bumpstops. Has little bit of a rake to it but I like that since I carry a lot of stuff when wheeling so should even out when loaded down. I could have also threw a 3/4 spacer in there but decided not to for now. From my understanding this is as close to "UpCountry" spec as you can get with available replacement parts.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10917404_10205985400980241_4585128700353608584_n.j pg?oh=27f6075094c6d3325d9107033e3b4320&oe=55266AFC

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10603629_10205985403420302_3668924272716834377_n.j pg?oh=8ee99342d7fea8cb879e37d908b856b3&oe=553570CB

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/988931_10205985400020217_3533818015635552485_n.jpg ?oh=f6918ba5781eab855d7575d4fd20b1e3&oe=556A0382&__gda__=1429877224_9f199e47b1476053228f042896c2c50 2

[bluedragon436]

Swapped out my coolant temp sensor since I found the proper one to order, and unfortunately not lucky enough for it to clear my CEL... even tried removing the positive cable for a few minutes... and still no luck.. so now I'm a bit baffled as to why I still have this CEL... Guess I'm going to have to pull all the looming and tape I put on it after I spliced the old burned wiring and replaced it with new wiring.. I'm going to try and look for something online that might show me what readings I should get at the cannon plug, so maybe I can check @ the connector without having to cut and pull all the hard work I did at cleaning up the engine bay when I did the splicing of the new wiring..

[bluedragon436]

Although I'm half way wondering if it might not be possible, that if my thermostat is jacked and not opening correctly.. that maybe that is one why I have little to no heat... and then causing the coolant temp sensor to be reading wrong..

[XJ Wheeler]

GAWD I love those Jeepers Creepers Throttle Bodies,
They're so clean and purdy....
Is that the 62mm one?

You know it!


Meant to post this up on Monday, but I got some new shiny for MY Jeep too....
Picked up a set of these LED lights for pretty cheap.
I may order another set for reverse lights... they are BRIGHT AS HECK!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61X4cD1n9-L._SL1000_.jpg

Nice! Got a set in waiting when I get my rear bumper set up.

[bluedragon436]

Meant to post this up on Monday, but I got some new shiny for MY Jeep too....
Picked up a set of these LED lights for pretty cheap.
I may order another set for reverse lights... they are BRIGHT AS HECK!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61X4cD1n9-L._SL1000_.jpg

Did you order these through Amazon?? Been thinking about picking up a set like these for my Detours A-pilar mounts.. Just trying to figure out if it is better to do a spot or flood up in that position...