What did you do to your Jeep today?

[XJ Wheeler]

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...

Would definitely do spot on the a-pillars.

[bluedragon436]

Would definitely do spot on the a-pillars.

That is kind of what I was thinking.. was looking at doing spots on the A-pillar, and a spot bar on the front bumper w/ flood at each end

[XJ Wheeler]

That is kind of what I was thinking.. was looking at doing spots on the A-pillar, and a spot bar on the front bumper w/ flood at each end

I think that sounds great. Are gonna do a roof top bar?

[XJ Wheeler]

Cut off and unbolted the 50" lightbar and mounts, then put it all back on...

[Mayooo]

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

Those are great lights.. I run 4 of them on my rack to light up the sides.. Mine are floods..

[NW99XJ]

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...
Yup!... got em thru Amazon!
And for an A-pillar, i wouldn't do ANYTHING but a spot... mainly for the glare factor.

[nickyg]

I got a set from Santa. I put em on the back and hooked me up to my reverse lighta


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[nickyg]

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[denverd1]

i'd knock those off on a limb or something. great idea, plan on doing the same, just not sure how I want to mount them.

[bluedragon436]

I think that sounds great. Are gonna do a roof top bar?

Once I get done with the lift revamp, tires and a few other small updates/repairs... including front bumper/sliders.. I plan on doing the A-pillar mounts with pods, going to do either a small bar, or two more pods on the bumper with a fairlead mount.. Once everything else is done, I'll work on mounting my roof rack, then I'll probably do a larger bar on the roof rack.. either way I want to find a way to secure the lights on the bumper and A-pillars, so someone won't relinquish me of ownership... especially before spending money on a larger roof bar.


Yup!... got em thru Amazon!
And for an A-pillar, i wouldn't do ANYTHING but a spot... mainly for the glare factor.

Which brand did you purchase?? I've seen quite a few that were like these on Amazon..

Yeah that is kind of what I was thinking too.. just wanted to make sure from folks that know what they are talking about that my thinking was right...

[nickyg]

i'd knock those off on a limb or something. great idea, plan on doing the same, just not sure how I want to mount them.

I would liked to have them on the bumper but they got in the way of the lift gate. A cut out in the bumper with the lights Mounted inside the bumper would be ideal but that's outside of my instant gratification factor.
There's a whole lot of options for all you cool kids with a roof rack.

[denverd1]

I would liked to have them on the bumper but they got in the way of the lift gate. A cut out in the bumper with the lights Mounted inside the bumper would be ideal but that's outside of my instant gratification factor.
There's a whole lot of options for all you cool kids with a roof rack.

yea the FWF on those counter sunk into steel would a PITA

[bigjim350]

Finally got a more secure place to store the xj and a few other toys.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20150116_174232_zpsb7e9ee75.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Finally got a more secure place to store the xj and a few other toys.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/20150116_174232_zpsb7e9ee75.jpg

Looks like a good place to store the XJ and other toys, and keep them out of the weather and out of the prying eyes and idle hands of anyone up to no good!!

[rabies]

I think ima goin to finally get a bumper.
affordable off-road from eBay or the diy birtbound one.
receiver n cutnfold...
il put the rear disc on at same time

[xjken99]

Quite cold with a heavy frost this morning but, sunny and 50 degrees later so I am going to do some housekeeping on the XJ. Going to the coin wash and give her the once over concentrating on the wheel wells and under carriage. Get as much of the salt and grime off as possible. Follow the wash with a quick spray wax, then a good vacuum of the inside, top off the fluids and she is ready to take on the rest of winter. It's going to be nice to get outside in a sweatshirt and mess around without freezing.

Three hours this afternoon and it's done. The only real problem I found is the paint is peeling off the wheel center caps. i will have to either repaint them in the spring or buy some new ones. Could be time for some new wheels to replace the American Racing steelies.

[OrangeXJ]

Got around to Installing the LED lights I got for Christmas. Now all the lights on the jeep are LED

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture5547_zps12ae64aa.jpg (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/GregKnowles/media/Picture5547_zps12ae64aa.jpg.html)

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[98FloridaXJ]

Replaced my front shocks from my three inch lift with a set of Rough Country 2.2 shocks for the correct lift height 5" and also installed a Rugged Ridge steering box brace. Once again I'm kind of disappointed with the instructions or lack there of from them. Took the jeep for a test drive afterwards and was very happy with the way the shocks performed.

[Mayooo]

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Put mine in the same location.. Great spot..

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/C8647F1B-B5E2-4183-82E8-07364CB0744B_zpsbnwczdoz.jpg

[Mayooo]

Well lastnight I finaly repaired the front driveshaft. And then replaced a front Ujoint only to find my wheel bearing was shot.. Lucky my local parts store had some hubs instock.. So I replaced both sides.. She is drives nice and smooth now

[xjken99]

Have not actually done anything to the XJ itself today but, I did order a set of these.

https://highlandpartschicago.com/content/images/thumbs/0000315_jeep-wrangler-15-black-ravine-tj-wheel.jpeg

http://highlandpartschicago.com/content/images/thumbs/0000315_jeep-wrangler-15-black-ravine-tj-wheel.jpeg

[Brasscatz]

Bought a new one... again :D 2000 2wd in good condition

[bluedragon436]

Bought a new one... again :D 2000 2wd in good condition

Going to convert her over to 4wd or what are your plans for her??

[XJ Wheeler]

Bought a new one... again :D 2000 2wd in good condition

Glad it worked out!

[XJ Wheeler]

On the way to msmoorenburgs house, Friday, I noticed my 50" lightbar dangling on the passenger side. Turned out the threads seem to be missing and the bar fell down a couple inches. Very surprised the other side was able to sustain it, at all, but it did for a couple miles till I could stop. All I could come up with on the side of the road was throw some zipties on it to the roof rack. It held fine, so I was happy. Got to fixing it yesterday. Drilled it out and tapped it for a much bigger bolt. Don't know why anyone would design a light over four feet long to be held on by one bolt per side, and not even a big one, a m6. And to add to it they only thread it about half an inch.

Yep, there's my threads.

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Finally fixed my gauges! I ordered the inverter a while back and it took a bit to show up. Its a bit different than mine, I may have to question the place that sells them because I think this one is a different model. It works anyway though.

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Also did some exploring into the ebrake system. Trying to see how I can meld explorer cables into my stock handle linkage. Came up a couple inches short. I'll have to ask around get some ideas.

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[Brasscatz]

Going to convert her over to 4wd or what are your plans for her??

Nah, just a quick flipper. Got it for $800.

[msmoorenburg]

Bought a new one... again :D 2000 2wd in good condition

you should make it the troop transport :P

[Brasscatz]

LOL, I don't think the wife would go for that

[downsy]

More time in the desert

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[TallGuyJeep]

Changed the thermostat, old one was stuck in the open position.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/647f5e4df4db998631e3e79b4f808eb5.jpg

It's nice to have hot air come out the vents again. :) flushed the heater core as well since it was warm today.

Finished the paracord steering wheel wrap, been driving around with it half done for about a month...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/83e3728ff8a848a96969a9a5171809d7.jpg

Took A LOT longer than i thought it would, probably 4 or 5 hours. But looks real nice and feels good on my hands.

Then finished the day off by putting a bunch of JK stuff my neighbor was getting rid of in the trailer. He said i can sell it for the jeep fund. :) Trailer is super muddy and looks awesome.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/54d71d415dc0f9ae405d17bde5781b6b.jpg

This same neighbor is also the guy who gave me the trailer. Good friend to have. ;)

[Brasscatz]

Realized I never posted a picture of the new jeep. I don't have a good one because I don't want to get attached to it. It's the coolest running jeep I've ever seen though... hasn't gotten hotter than this.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/Random/download_20150120_142819_zpswt2kerzs.jpeg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/Random/download_20150120_142819_zpswt2kerzs.jpeg.html)

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[denverd1]

Changed the thermostat, old one was stuck in the open position.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/647f5e4df4db998631e3e79b4f808eb5.jpg

It's nice to have hot air come out the vents again. :) flushed the heater core as well since it was warm today.

Finished the paracord steering wheel wrap, been driving around with it half done for about a month...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/83e3728ff8a848a96969a9a5171809d7.jpg

Took A LOT longer than i thought it would, probably 4 or 5 hours. But looks real nice and feels good on my hands.

Then finished the day off by putting a bunch of JK stuff my neighbor was getting rid of in the trailer. He said i can sell it for the jeep fund. :) Trailer is super muddy and looks awesome.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/54d71d415dc0f9ae405d17bde5781b6b.jpg

This same neighbor is also the guy who gave me the trailer. Good friend to have. ;)
Nice spare there on top if ya don't have one!

[bluedragon436]

Changed the thermostat, old one was stuck in the open position.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/647f5e4df4db998631e3e79b4f808eb5.jpg

It's nice to have hot air come out the vents again. :) flushed the heater core as well since it was warm today.

Finished the paracord steering wheel wrap, been driving around with it half done for about a month...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/83e3728ff8a848a96969a9a5171809d7.jpg

Took A LOT longer than i thought it would, probably 4 or 5 hours. But looks real nice and feels good on my hands.

Then finished the day off by putting a bunch of JK stuff my neighbor was getting rid of in the trailer. He said i can sell it for the jeep fund. :) Trailer is super muddy and looks awesome.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/54d71d415dc0f9ae405d17bde5781b6b.jpg

This same neighbor is also the guy who gave me the trailer. Good friend to have. ;)


I'm hoping that'll be my issue with my T-stat once I replace it... And what model trailer is that?? Is that the M-1102 trailer??

[TallGuyJeep]

I'm hoping that'll be my issue with my T-stat once I replace it... And what model trailer is that?? Is that the M-1102 trailer??


Based off some googling I believe it's a modified M-416. I think my buddy has the 1102 that he tows behind his Sportsmobile. It's quite a bit larger than mine.

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[downsy]

So during a recent alignment figured out my lower ball joints are worn out. So Operation "balljoint" is in motion. Got driver's side out and new ones in have to complete install tomorrow after work on those and start on pax side.

Upper ball joint required a 3 foot breaker bar with another 3 foot pipe over that to get it to bust out. When it did it practically flew out. I thought for sure the Ball joint press was going to grenade. Lower came right out and they both went in pretty easy.

Spicer joints going in. The lower joint when I took it out flopped around like a wet noodle. Guess lasting 183 thousand miles is good enough in my book. We'll see how these last.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Bluedragon. What tstat did you replace with. I recently did mine only took 3 days but swapped in a mr gasket hp balaned tstat 180 temp. It works great.

[rabies]

how do you flush heater core? my thermostat is fine but i get no heat.
no vaccum leak. blower fan works fine.

[WhiteDevil1311]

Hook a hose up to the outlet side of the HC basically its just backflushing the core. Just reverse flow of the HC. I havnt done it to the xj but did on my s10 4x4. Very simple to do on that vehicle.

[bluedragon436]

Bluedragon. What tstat did you replace with. I recently did mine only took 3 days but swapped in a mr gasket hp balaned tstat 180 temp. It works great.

Haven't done it yet, but I picked up one from AZ.. figure if it takes care of my lack of heat issue... then I'll be more then happy with that..


how do you flush heater core? my thermostat is fine but i get no heat.
no vaccum leak. blower fan works fine.

Just as said above if you flush it with a hose backwards of the normal flow then it should break up any sediment built up inside.. I kept going back and forth in directions with my 98 and it worked pretty well.. Hoping I can get an above freezing day so I can try it out on my 97, and hopefully get some sort of resemblance of heat if my T-stat swap doesn't work..

[Basslicks]

Based off some googling I believe it's a modified M-416. I think my buddy has the 1102 that he tows behind his Sportsmobile. It's quite a bit larger than mine.

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That's one of the coolest quigley's I've ever seen! Kudos to your friend - trailer is nicely setup too!

[TallGuyJeep]

That's one of the coolest quigley's I've ever seen! Kudos to your friend - trailer is nicely setup too!

I'll let him know you like it! It's definitely one of the coolest rigs I've seen. He converted it to 4x4, put on the FOURTEEN THOUSAND POUND winch, it has a solar array on the roof so he never has to worry about battery drain. roof also pops up for another bed and I can stand in it when the roof is up and I'm 6'5", has hot and cold water, a fridge, stove, couch bed, spot for a tv... Giant 7.3 International diesel motor... the list goes on.

[cantab27]

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[denverd1]

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Smaller treads for Barbie? Is she cool? :eek:

[cantab27]

Lol ... Tis a 35 on her next to my 33s ... 35 measures at 37 ....

[4.3LXJ]

Lol ... Tis a 35 on her next to my 33s ... 35 measures at 37 ....

That gonna bump you up a class?

[cantab27]

put me with the big boys ..........maybe

[4.3LXJ]

put me with the big boys ..........maybe

gonna be more money

[TallGuyJeep]

It's been a busy week as far as working on the Jeep.

Monday: Left my seat heater on, got to use my NOCO Genius to jump the battery. That was fun. :) The thing is pretty awesome.

Tuesday: Trucklite LED headlights arrived :bacondance:. popped them in. Absolutely positively awesome and amazing. Now night driving isn't scary.:D:D:D Also tightened steering box.

Wednesday: Horrible creaking noise coming from bushing at the end of the drag link. Bushing is totally shot, split from top to bottom, won't hold grease. Stopped at NAPA and got a new drag link, removed old drag ling but the tie rod won't come off of it, it's spinning inside the bushing. So I think what the hell, might as well replace that too, and do all the ends and get everything done with all at once. Ended up going to 3 more parts stores, and still wasn't able to get everything done because I got the wrong parts.

Thursday: Got the right parts, picked up a V8 ZJ tie rod and ends, took the crappy ones back for refund. Got everything put back together and greased up, looks very nice and much stronger.

Today: Continuing to adjust steering box to find perfect spot. A little too tight right now. Pulling in to work the zip tie holding on the fan shroud broke causing the mechanical fan to hit it. So I fixed that on lunch break. Tonight I plan on final adjustments for the steering box and setting up an appointment for alignment tomorrow. Oh and the horrible creaking sound that caused me to replace my drag link in the first place? it's still there. So it has to be my ball joints. So I will be doing those soon as well. :banghead: So it's been a busy but rewarding week.

[Brasscatz]

It got a little taller ;)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150124_160206_zps33icrhvv.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150124_160206_zps33icrhvv.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150124_160147_zpsqvbg4awd.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150124_160147_zpsqvbg4awd.jpg.html)

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[cantab27]

needs big boy shoes...looking good man

[XJ Wheeler]

I like the background of the first one. :p

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[bluedragon436]

The YJ is looking good Jim... It does need some big boy shoes that is for sure... And looks like there is a WJ in the last pic that needs some love on it's tire, that or it's perfectly parked in a hole!!

[Basslicks]

I'll let him know you like it! It's definitely one of the coolest rigs I've seen. He converted it to 4x4, put on the FOURTEEN THOUSAND POUND winch, it has a solar array on the roof so he never has to worry about battery drain. roof also pops up for another bed and I can stand in it when the roof is up and I'm 6'5", has hot and cold water, a fridge, stove, couch bed, spot for a tv... Giant 7.3 International diesel motor... the list goes on.

Definitely a fan! Maybe I'll put a trip out to SLC on the bucket list to see it in person and do some UTAH wheeling!


It got a little taller ;)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150124_160206_zps33icrhvv.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150124_160206_zps33icrhvv.jpg.html)

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http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150124_160126_zps390fx6q5.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150124_160126_zps390fx6q5.jpg.html)

WOW!!! LOL, that's worse than when I had the 255/60's on my jeep when I got it!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6LTSE7F9sK0/UjV8codbuQI/AAAAAAAADOY/Skq9nbpzxlM/s800/IMAG0479.jpg

Okay, so maybe it's the same

[Brasscatz]

LOL don't worry guys, I've got some 33s I was gonna put on. Although, I may have a line on some 35s.. Still have some body mounts to address though.

[Mudderoy]

I had big plans for today, but decided to keep it simple.

I knew I had a bushing problem on my pass upper control arm.

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Greased all the uppers and lowers.

[Mudderoy]

Then I replaced the front license plate mount, the one I made with maglite "D" size flash light holders. The clips have held up fine for years! But I broke one hitting the rolling tool box that I have at the front of my parking spot.

Then I turned my attention to the rear. I don't have any of those Rotopax yet, but I wanted to get the license plate off my spare tire so if/when I do I have a place to put them.

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Images/161711/161711-lg.jpg

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[Mudderoy]

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[XJ Wheeler]

Saturday, I got some LED bulbs in just before we were gonna go get a movie so while I was waiting on the family I threw them in the drivers side.

The difference.

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Bright enough to light up the whole inside!

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Today I thought I had perfect timing to do a couple little things. I placed the windshield corner sticker to represent!

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And Matt helped me out with giving me a roll pin to re-attach my door check. In all of the time I have had it I always thought it was missing the whole door check and never investigated it. So, very glad he asked me about it. :D Sometimes that's all it takes!

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[jdsilvaca]

Finally got my Dana 44 rear put in. Found out the hard way that you need special axle retainers if you're running disc brakes. So now I have an extra set of 30 spline 44 axles with new bearings and seals pressed on that are for sale. Let me know if anyone is interested. They will fit Drum Brake applications as is.

[bigjim350]

Finally got the one half door I built installed. Now I need to make the other one

[autotech98]

Awesome ! A lot cleaner look than most of the others i have seen. I like the way it rolls with the body line.

[autotech98]

Drove home from work in the snow lol.didnt get near what they were calling for. Then dropped it off for inspection for tomarrow. I keep looking out the window where i park it and its not there .....:(

[4.3LXJ]

I like it Jim. Been wanting to do it to, but can't find a 2 door at the pick n pull

[denverd1]

It got a little taller ;)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150124_160206_zps33icrhvv.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150124_160206_zps33icrhvv.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150124_160147_zpsqvbg4awd.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150124_160147_zpsqvbg4awd.jpg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150124_160126_zps390fx6q5.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150124_160126_zps390fx6q5.jpg.html)

looks like its riding on skateboard trucks!
j/k. looks great

[denverd1]

started working on my locker install. got it jacked up and the tires off before it got dark. Noticed my rear brakes are toasted on R.Rear. looks like the return springs may be shot. picking up springs and drums later will throw them on before I button it all up.

[Brasscatz]

looks like its riding on skateboard trucks!
j/k. looks great

lol, maybe I should get Tony Hawk to sign it and market it that way :D

[Brasscatz]

Matt's neighbor wanted to borrow the tiny wheels to test the ride height on his project truck, so Matt sent me a pic with the wheels swapped out with 31s

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/download_20150128_070846_zpsyp57asp2.jpeg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/download_20150128_070846_zpsyp57asp2.jpeg.html)

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/download_20150128_070846%201_zpsjbedwfqy.jpeg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/download_20150128_070846%201_zpsjbedwfqy.jpeg.html )

[abebehrmann]

Looks really good with some offroad tires on it!

[Brasscatz]

Looks really good with some offroad tires on it!

Indeed it does! Can't wait to see what 35's will do to it :D Getting harder and harder to sell the bugger. Also ran a CarFax on my Cherokee out of curiosity... I'm the 3rd owner and apparently Owner #1 had an accident and it was considered a total loss.... Owner #2 bought it from a dealership and I bought it from him. I don't remember EVER seeing anything amiss on the title or I wouldn't have purchased it for $2k. I need to find the title and double check it. Might be a good reason to get rid of the Cherokee instead of the YJ :( :mad: :bang:

[denverd1]

started working on my locker install. got it jacked up and the tires off before it got dark. Noticed my rear brakes are toasted on R.Rear. looks like the return springs may be shot. picking up springs and drums later will throw them on before I button it all up.

Nobody likes the fact I'm putting a locker in my jeep?!?!?! :mad: WTF is wrong with you people? Let's hold hands and sing songs, I bet yall will like the shit out of that. this website, it be a changin

[abebehrmann]

Nobody likes the fact I'm putting a locker in my jeep?!?!?! :mad: WTF is wrong with you people? Let's hold hands and sing songs, I bet yall will like the shit out of that. this website, it be a changin

HAHAHAHA, maybe post a pic with it next time! You know most of the people on here (myself included) can't read very well.

[Brasscatz]

Sorry I missed that post, Denver... I'd "thank" it twice if I could :D

[autotech98]

Sorry denver got distracted by the wife. Im interested as id like to get one but dont know what all is involved in the install

[4.3LXJ]

Nobody likes the fact I'm putting a locker in my jeep?!?!?! :mad: WTF is wrong with you people? Let's hold hands and sing songs, I bet yall will like the shit out of that. this website, it be a changin

So, is it in yet?

[Mudderoy]

Nobody likes the fact I'm putting a locker in my jeep?!?!?! :mad: WTF is wrong with you people? Let's hold hands and sing songs, I bet yall will like the shit out of that. this website, it be a changin

lol lockers is where it is at man! I have two ARBs waiting to go in. No curb or grassy knoll at the mall will stop me! :mock:

[denverd1]

So, is it in yet?

Not yet. planning on finishing it up tonight! I'll try to grab a pic or two. Headed to Barnwell on test it on Saturday!! :smiley-bounce015:

[4.3LXJ]

Not yet. planning on finishing it up tonight! I'll try to grab a pic or two. Headed to Barnwell on test it on Saturday!! :smiley-bounce015:

when you get it in, I will thank you :mock:

[Brasscatz]

when you get it in, I will thank you :mock:

Anybody else thinking that this is the perfect setup for "That's what SHE said"?????

[bluedragon436]

Started it.. First time since before the last snow... Think I'm going to go ahead and pick up a new battery for it.. Figure running the one that we pulled from my GF's LJ when we replaced it, worked well enough to get me through inspection, but it has about had it.. so time to show the ole girl some more love and get her a new battery.. Guess I'm going to do a check on the alt, to make sure that it is still good, before I waste the money on a new battery for no reason..

[denverd1]

when you get it in, I will thank you :mock:

why, so ya'll can stop hearing about it?

[denverd1]

lol lockers is where it is at man! I have two ARBs waiting to go in. No curb or grassy knoll at the mall will stop me! :mock:

open diffs: the bane of mall crawlers everywhere.

BTW have you seen the ARB compressor on 4x4groupbuy?

[Mudderoy]

open diffs: the bane of mall crawlers everywhere.

BTW have you seen the ARB compressor on 4x4groupbuy?

No but I'll have a look. I've been "watching" for them on ebay. $161 has been the best price. I think I may just go with the original plan and use the OBA system I still need to install.

[denverd1]

No but I'll have a look. I've been "watching" for them on ebay. $161 has been the best price. I think I may just go with the original plan and use the OBA system I still need to install.

thought that may be an option. BTW 4x4GB is 240 IIRC

I was going to talk shit about 2 benjamins keeping you from having selectable lockers front and rear, but I've talked enough shit on here for a few days.

Ya'll keep it rubber side down

[denverd1]

Test fit
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/df21de45ab775733abb2187e44e537e6.jpg

Hard to read these old feelers. Time for a new set
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/3cf7bf790066b2f73743f8517c60ffb2.jpg

Jacked up crossshaft. Guess I won't be wheeling with my crew on Saturday unless I reinstall spiders :mad:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/defc721cc6d205406e2885813049a515.jpg

[autotech98]

That sucks man

[denverd1]

It does

I'm guessing crossshafts aren't available at DodoZone are they?

I may put the old one back in and order another. I'd just have to pop the cover off and swap them out..... it's not like I'll be on the interstate with it.

[autotech98]

You could try but its probsbly an order item

[denverd1]

Locker in. Ready to ride!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/d61d80bcb686422402be8a814e7f3045.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

You will like it

[bluedragon436]

Locker in. Ready to ride!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/d61d80bcb686422402be8a814e7f3045.jpg

Glad you got the locker in and all sorted out.. Look forward to hearing a report after wheeling... and even more so some good pics/vids of it in operation...

[abebehrmann]

New hubs installed. 690369046905

[downsy]

WEnt out for a night run with the local Jeep club. Only non-Wrangler Jeep there.

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10959467_10206121674146985_3999696891993333346_n.j pg?oh=680b4082d7b43575ac35f6cbfd3cf079&oe=55635041

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[4.3LXJ]

Nice pics and scenery

[denverd1]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/bcd6c38dd6f49001f544f4954ba62dec.jpg
10 jeeps total, 2 groups. I ran with the big boys and only took 2 bypasses! Jeep was amazing today. Could feel the rear locked and pushing. I heard the tire skip on soft dirt, so it stays locked and takes a bit of resistance to unlock.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/6f1acccc0b77573c07886a378f5845f1.jpg
This guy. Rear steer. Unimog portals. 7.7? Ratio. Super cool dude.
Jakes XJ on Shake Rattle and Roll: http://youtu.be/B5sPzicg4cg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/01/a1cd45da566385f45bc902dc4adf2bef.jpg
Me and an old rocker

[XJ Wheeler]

Now that is one custom xj! Unimog axles are probably just about one of the coolest axles out there in my opinion. Just wish someone would get some gearing options going.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[denverd1]

Are you familiar with them? He was running 3.71? 231/300 doubler. The hubs double again

[XJ Wheeler]

Are you familiar with them? He was running 3.71? 231/300 doubler. The hubs double again

Not really, as in experience with them. Just from reading and watching over the years. And to clarify, i meant coolest factory axle. Custom jobs can be made better for sure.

But the ground clearance is undeniable. You gain about 6" i believe over a traditional axle, depending on the choice of course. And you could get them in 5.30:1 gearing but something like 4:10 or 4:56 would be cool. But they actually have some decent drawbacks to consider too. Being portal they put a ton more stress on the links. Kind like putting a 6" block under leaf springs. And the whole pumpkin clearance is hard to overcome without throwing it way up in the air. But its all about compromise. If you want giant tires and can work around some issues they can be great but Without being on 44s or bigger i don't see the amount you would have to lift it being feasible. Unless its not a rig for twisty or sideways action like a mud truck. Heck, those guys jack those things way up anyway so why not!

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[Basslicks]

Picked up my almost complete lift from a friend on Cherokee Jeep Krew on facebook. While I was down that way, I snagged a set of 31x10.50r15 tires. 3 BFG KM1s with 60-70% tread and a brand new Wild Country MTX on TJ Canyons. $350 for the set.

Got home, replaced the driver's side wheel bearing:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1T0F47rb1Ko/VM2aqBdrK4I/AAAAAAAAO2I/rGi_rzVW6-I/s800/IMAG1123.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UthicGq5DxE/VM2cNn-9GYI/AAAAAAAAO3Y/gSa8QIwosTQ/s800/IMAG1133.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CXaRrW8O1Pg/VM2dlcKohjI/AAAAAAAAO44/3-mGxKUJlMU/s800/IMAG1145.jpg

Then threw the 31's on and had a little fun testing them out

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gSKcuC-H8gM/VM3JLuEtFaI/AAAAAAAAO5g/4KXa2UMCE_I/s800/20150131_192129.jpg

Obviously a HUGE improvement over my 235/75 Goodyear wrangler street tires, but I just gotta say how I LOVE THESE TIRES!!! The just bite and grip and pull.... and get through everything! I put the Wild country on the passenger side rear 'cause that tire does the most driving. Wouldn't mind a full set of them, but at the same time, I wouldn't mind it if the whole set was the KM1s either. Wish I would have gotten the 31's a long time ago.

I do miss my turning radius though so I'll soon be swapping the tires back onto my black d-windows to take advantage of the 3.75" backspacing and get the tires off my control arms.

Great weekend though. Best in a long time.

[bluedragon436]

Thought about installing my H4 conversion and harness upgrade.. And went to walk out to do them... until I got hit in the face by the bitter cold wind... so back inside and on :xjtalk1: to get my XJ fix!! LOL

[OldFaurt]

Well I was getting tired of the sloppy front end so I adjusted the steering sector a bit and that helped a lot. A bit too tight, tweaked it, still not quite right, tweaked it one last time, ahhhh Buttah!
Remember, if you can turn from straight down the road and she does not self correct if you let go the wheel, ITS TOO TIGHT!
Should return to neutral reasonably straight down the road!

Then for the damned annoying two twist of the key, slow start. Though to my self, there is a throttle stop adjustment on the butterfly of the throttle body and I bet that sets the minimum idle until the bypass kicks in... Hmmm!
Gave it a 1/4 turn, a bit better, another, yup right direction, one full turn latter and she starts in about 3 seconds flat then settles down to the factory 750 RPM idle! May not be the magic cure for all but with my old beastly, it worked out just fine! If the bypass can't correct the idle to 750 RPM +-, you have OTHER issues! Seek QUALIFIED advice, not my blathering on!

[OldFaurt]

Thought about installing my H4 conversion and harness upgrade.. And went to walk out to do them... until I got hit in the face by the bitter cold wind... so back inside and on :xjtalk1: to get my XJ fix!! LOL

Bravo, that was the perfect plan!

[Jeepster19]

Finally got around to putting my XJ talk decals on.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/7a3028aec5eeb97eb2b0a3458c5be1bc.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/aa81ad7adfdc3fc110bded5a45a9451c.jpg

[Jeepster19]

Thought about installing my H4 conversion and harness upgrade.. And went to walk out to do them... until I got hit in the face by the bitter cold wind... so back inside and on :xjtalk1: to get my XJ fix!! LOL
I did my H4 conversion about two weeks ago.Total cost was about $150.They are incredibly bright.One of the best things I've done to my Xj.:xj-black:Pictures do them no justice.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/9002dad409d184e82e3193366d18dd8f.jpg

[bluedragon436]

I did my H4 conversion about two weeks ago.Total cost was about $150.They are incredibly bright.One of the best things I've done to my Xj.:xj-black:Pictures do them no justice.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/9002dad409d184e82e3193366d18dd8f.jpg

I did almost the exact same conversion I'm looking to do on my 97 to my 98, minus a different harness upgrade.. Going to give this one a try and see how it works, if it doesn't work out well, then I'll go back to the LMC harness again.. I have to agree that in my 98 the H4 upgrade and harness upgrade was the best upgrade I did to my 98... It'll certainly be one of the best upgrades for my 97... but after what I'm starting with on it... we'll see if it stays the best one.. regardless can't wait to get it installed, so when I do drive it I'll have no issues seeing where I'm going...

[bigjim350]

Got home, replaced the driver's side wheel bearing:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1T0F47rb1Ko/VM2aqBdrK4I/AAAAAAAAO2I/rGi_rzVW6-I/s800/IMAG1123.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UthicGq5DxE/VM2cNn-9GYI/AAAAAAAAO3Y/gSa8QIwosTQ/s800/IMAG1133.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CXaRrW8O1Pg/VM2dlcKohjI/AAAAAAAAO44/3-mGxKUJlMU/s800/IMAG1145.jpg





What kind of front axle do you have? All xj axles I have seen use a unit bearing on the front. Even the 2wd ones.

[abebehrmann]

I read in my Haynes manual that pre-98 2wd XJs have a bearing like that.

[denverd1]

Well I was getting tired of the sloppy front end so I adjusted the steering sector a bit and that helped a lot. A bit too tight, tweaked it, still not quite right, tweaked it one last time, ahhhh Buttah!
Remember, if you can turn from straight down the road and she does not self correct if you let go the wheel, ITS TOO TIGHT!
Should return to neutral reasonably straight down the road!

Then for the damned annoying two twist of the key, slow start. Though to my self, there is a throttle stop adjustment on the butterfly of the throttle body and I bet that sets the minimum idle until the bypass kicks in... Hmmm!
Gave it a 1/4 turn, a bit better, another, yup right direction, one full turn latter and she starts in about 3 seconds flat then settles down to the factory 750 RPM idle! May not be the magic cure for all but with my old beastly, it worked out just fine! If the bypass can't correct the idle to 750 RPM +-, you have OTHER issues! Seek QUALIFIED advice, not my blathering on!
Got her dialed in!! I love my XJ.

[denverd1]

Not really, as in experience with them. Just from reading and watching over the years. And to clarify, i meant coolest factory axle. Custom jobs can be made better for sure.

But the ground clearance is undeniable. You gain about 6" i believe over a traditional axle, depending on the choice of course. And you could get them in 5.30:1 gearing but something like 4:10 or 4:56 would be cool. But they actually have some decent drawbacks to consider too. Being portal they put a ton more stress on the links. Kind like putting a 6" block under leaf springs. And the whole pumpkin clearance is hard to overcome without throwing it way up in the air. But its all about compromise. If you want giant tires and can work around some issues they can be great but Without being on 44s or bigger i don't see the amount you would have to lift it being feasible. Unless its not a rig for twisty or sideways action like a mud truck. Heck, those guys jack those things way up anyway so why not!

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.
He claims 20" of clearance at the diffs. They're reverse drive to the hub, then counter to the hub and tire.

[denverd1]

Not really, as in experience with them. Just from reading and watching over the years. And to clarify, i meant coolest factory axle. Custom jobs can be made better for sure.

But the ground clearance is undeniable. You gain about 6" i believe over a traditional axle, depending on the choice of course. And you could get them in 5.30:1 gearing but something like 4:10 or 4:56 would be cool. But they actually have some decent drawbacks to consider too. Being portal they put a ton more stress on the links. Kind like putting a 6" block under leaf springs. And the whole pumpkin clearance is hard to overcome without throwing it way up in the air. But its all about compromise. If you want giant tires and can work around some issues they can be great but Without being on 44s or bigger i don't see the amount you would have to lift it being feasible. Unless its not a rig for twisty or sideways action like a mud truck. Heck, those guys jack those things way up anyway so why not!

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

So they were geared 3.71 in the pumpkins IIRC. then double again at the hub. so he's over 7 in actual gear ratio. You could run tractor tires and have plenty of gear!!

[XJ Wheeler]

So they were geared 3.71 in the pumpkins IIRC. then double again at the hub. so he's over 7 in actual gear ratio. You could run tractor tires and have plenty of gear!!

The portal boxes being geared like that helps keep stress off the shafts too.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[denverd1]

https://picasaweb.google.com/111428623408246232393/Barnwell131?authkey=Gv1sRgCISd7e_00-LyJg

[denverd1]

I had some steering issues while out on the trail. Headed down a steep grade in a washout driver front got hung on the outside of the rut and flipped my tires to hard left. I backed up straightened out and kept going but could feel some serious tension in the wheel. Peaked under the front, nothing was bent so I kept on but had very little response in the wheel. I'd crank it and it wouldn't t turn much at all. Maybe 20*. We stop for a minute so I popped hood. Input shaft had bottomed out on front driver fender and the flat part of the shaft had actually chipped off a little bit of metal from the fender but everything else looked normal. The shaft was no longer touching fender.

Wheeled for a couple more hours. Steering was ok but wasn't tight like it was when this happened. Turning radius improved too. No idea how the shaft hit the fender or fixed itself.

Anybody jar the front tires good and have something similar?

[4.3LXJ]

I jarred mine about a month ago in a rut too. Pulled to the right for awhile and then quit

[denverd1]

Pulled too much cable off the drum. Flimsy little hold down POS wasn't doing its job. Headed to home depot hoping to find something that would work. This little dude has a set screw to keep the cable held down. If you've ever tried to start the cable on the drum WITHOUT the hold down, well it sucks. Firemanray and I tried for a few minutes out on the trail. This dude was like 2 bucks and will hold a LOT better than the pos that came on the drum
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/87132e1e8f29fbb45666a45afbd2a590.jpg

[Basslicks]

What kind of front axle do you have? All xj axles I have seen use a unit bearing on the front. Even the 2wd ones.


I read in my Haynes manual that pre-98 2wd XJs have a bearing like that.

^^^This... except I'm not so sure it's pre-98. But definitely non-ABS ealier model xjs. I wish it didn't have traditional spindle axles... then I could put my Jeep center caps on my steel wheels. You can't tell in the pictures of the wheels and tires I posted, but I had to remove the center cap out of the canyons to be able to fit them on. Stupid bulbous bearing caps :mad:

[rabies]

i killed the motor

[prcjeep]

Several weeks ago i pulled the roof rack off for a fresh coat. Well last night i decided its time to go back on, and to run the wire for the lights starting by ripping out all the old wire to start fresh.

[Brasscatz]

i killed the motor

.....

explain....

[Brasscatz]

Several weeks ago i pulled the roof rack off for a fresh coat. Well last night i decided its time to go back on, and to run the wire for the lights starting by ripping out all the old wire to start fresh.

Fresh coat of.... white again?

[prcjeep]

Black thanks

[Mudderoy]

.....

explain....

It's dead Jim!

[Brasscatz]

Black thanks

:camera: :thumbsup:

[autotech98]

Took all the expanded metal off grill and headlights. Paint was coming off so i guy i work with is gonna powder coat it for me

[Basslicks]

i killed the motor

:comfort:

[bruggz351]

I made a booty fab cross over mount and installed it. Yet to try it out, as I ruined the top bushes pressing the bar pins out:(
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/08/2980faeb12072ce5b863093d1f7753ef.jpg

[Mayooo]

PHEW!!!! Started the jeep up this morning, only to hear the water pump go... SGUEERERERRRRRRRRRREEEEERREREEEEIIIIIIREEEARRE!!!! !!!!!!
Thank heavens I had my hi-flow pump arrive a few days ago. Wanted to wait for the rest of my coolent system upgrade to arrive but el-jeepo said nope.
Got it installed and still made my delivery on time.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/40C75184-EB00-4181-92CF-9E1847B93208_zpsbq3q51lr.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Installed the Hella H4 housings and the 80/100w bulbs along with the upgrade harness, couldn't figure out what was going on with my high beams, then I remembered when I had done the H4 upgrade in my 98 I was having the same issues, and I remembered you have to pull the Fog Light relay or rewire something other wise it gets stuck on high beams.. so since I have no actual fog lights installed for whatever reason, I went ahead and pulled the relay, and ops check was good...

Then I pulled the trim and the headliner out of the Jeep so it'll be ready to modify and recover eventually, and installed my OHC that I had purchased a few months back.. was a bit of a PITA to run the harness, but once I outsmarted the harness, I got it all installed and wired up and everything works good with it as well.. so for now I'll be looking for a 98+ headliner with the integrated sound bar, and the updated rear dome light.. and then I'll cut it out for the OHC brackets, and go ahead and get it recovered so I won't have to worry about it sagging after reinstalling it... (on an interesting note... I found out that some of the upper trim panels were metal not plastic... thought that was odd as I thought they were all plastic)...

I also was able to work out the old sleeve with the seized bolt out of the IRO double shear TB sitting in my garage, and installed the brand new bushings and sleeve I purchased through IRO, so now the TB is ready to install when I do the suspension revamp..

[XJ Wheeler]

Yesterday I got back to a tiny project I started a few days ago. Turned into 5 hours and a big headache. I simply wanted to remove the driving lights on the bumper and remount them to the prerunner bar to keep the bar from blocking so much light since I used them on the road constantly. Well, finding the right position took a bit but it was mainly an electrical gremlin that caused so much frustration. The drivers side wouldn't light once I remounted it. :bang: So after some troubleshooting I ran the ground straight to the battery, walla! So I proceeded to butcher up the ground to extend it where I thought it would get better contact. For some reason, even though I've soldered for years, I just couldn't get the solder to cooperate. Tried 4 different solders but none of them would work. I recently switched from the solder I used for years. But anyway, I got the ground positioned and the light still didn't work. :banghead: After more troubleshooting I tried another bulb. You guessed it! Somewhere in there the bulb must have blown. Didn't look like it but wouldn't light up even wired straight up. So, reassembled and re-aimed them.

6943

6944

[autotech98]

Gotta love that. Thats when you walk away and have a beverage....

[Brasscatz]

Saturday, I pulled the e-brake handle from a parts jeep to replace the broken one in my xj. Used a bench grinder to remove some rust, and painted the viable part black. Install to come soon.

Also, the '00 xj I bought for $800 had a driver's door that wouldn't lock even with the key. Went to replace the mechanism, but Matt found that the rod just needed replacement and now it locks. Hopefully it'll sell real soon now. It's at a buddy's shop waiting to be sold and he's actually gonna replace the valve cover gasket for me too. Great guy.

Then, I removed the seat in my yj to get a good look at the cancer underneath. Pretty bad, but I've seen worse on here. Actually looks like somebody used silicone to replace some sheet metal under there before

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150207_111544_zpsbignnzhw.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150207_111544_zpsbignnzhw.jpg.html)

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[Mayooo]

Yeah I really need to work on my ebrake

[Jeepster19]

Finally got around to installing my steering stabilizer.The old one was in rough shape to say the least.http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/4f6a6c4159c9d961de760557235af72e.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/b481a617855f4017b2a6901280c14b56.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/bda12c8ed86acbfe5769df653cade383.jpg

[Carves]

Looked at it parked in the driveway .... and laughed.


Parked behind it was a Mercedes Kompressor,
Parked behind that was the Mercedes Sprinter.


Thank gawd for the daimler-chrysler parentage,

.... otherwise the poor widdle XJ would have looked right out of place .. ;);)

:D:D

[prerunner1982]

Installed a front receiver hitch. That was more work that I thought it would be...

[autotech98]

I can imagine. Bet it will be useful though

[Brasscatz]

Sold the 2000 2wd :D down to 2 Jeeps! Well... 2.5 if you count the Patriot :P

[XJ Wheeler]

Get the price you wanted?

[rabies]

pics of front hitch? how does that double stabilizer feel?

[Brasscatz]

Get the price you wanted?

Yeppers ;) Now the wife can buy furniture lol

[denverd1]

Yeppers ;) Now the wife can buy furniture lol

Aint that how it works??? Sold my Tundra the other day. Wife says, "oh good, we can put our wood floors in." I'm like yea, after I lift and mod my new jeep a little. --> which I'm picking up later TODAY!

my wife freaks out when an Amazon box shows up. She doesn't know if I spent $500 or $10. "honey, its jeep parts. They're cheap." seems to be working for now.

[autotech98]

Haha..i like that. Wife looked over my order and asked about the 20 inch light bar. She said i thought you were ordering parts to fix the jeep....i said three outta the four are!

[abebehrmann]

HAHAHAHA! What I do is use a key word that she knows like "safety" or "brakes" and then use words she doesn't know like "lower control arm, drag link, bushing, torque converter etc." and then add in "You don't want to get stranded do you?!?!?"

She usually just zones out and says, "OK, makes sense" and doesn't question it anymore.

[denverd1]

HAHAHAHA! What I do is use a key word that she knows like "safety" or "brakes" and then use words she doesn't know like "lower control arm, drag link, bushing, torque converter etc." and then add in "You don't want to get stranded do you?!?!?"

She usually just zones out and says, "OK, makes sense" and doesn't question it anymore.

:lmao: safety torque converter!! LOL!! Gonna have to try that next time!! LOL

[Brasscatz]

Wouldn't work for me lol. She gets all the receipts so I can't get anything by her. Plus now that the Jeep isn't a DD, she says "Do you really NEED that right now?". I promised her the profits off this one to go towards the new house, but I'll get most of the profits off the sale of the YJ.... or XJ... still can't decide which! But at least now I've proven that I can haggle a low price and make 150% profit from flipping cars in less than a month, maybe she'll let me do it more often.

[autotech98]

Yeah mines pretty smart too. Maybe I should have tried safety LED light bar. Yeah I don't think that would have worked

[denverd1]

Wouldn't work for me lol. She gets all the receipts so I can't get anything by her. Plus now that the Jeep isn't a DD, she says "Do you really NEED that right now?". I promised her the profits off this one to go towards the new house, but I'll get most of the profits off the sale of the YJ.... or XJ... still can't decide which! But at least now I've proven that I can haggle a low price and make 150% profit from flipping cars in less than a month, maybe she'll let me do it more often.

Yea, last time I bought a cheap jeep "to sell" I ended up trading it for an AR15. Although keeping it was her idea...

[Jeepster19]

Cleaned the throttle body,it was nasty!210khttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/92dd40e647ad6b1c7011c789fe40de18.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/a556d08434996c9588451e4806143ed4.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/e0558c78e8899ac48dc8ebbceb73e5e7.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/b686c8ffba1ed7d70e7fafaf8ef4e37b.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/d44a7164868ed6f16c2f22cbd0cfe131.jpg

[denverd1]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/af0df072f2ee7099647b1ed71ea85b49.jpg
Put a Jeep next to it

[autotech98]

Nice! What year?

[denverd1]

09 limited w hemi

That puppy sounds gooooood!

[autotech98]

Mmmm. Hemi..... I opted for the 3.7 in the wifes 06 awd grand. Shes got a lead foot if anyones gonna get speeding tickets in this family its gonna be me! Seriously hers is pretty snappy i can only imagine what yours is like

[denverd1]

It'll go that's for sure. Gotta make sure we can stop when towing. Tow the jeep on trailer and close to 6k with the boat hooked. Better brakes will be the first thing

[autotech98]

I hear that.

[XJ Wheeler]

I think a supercharger is first! :D Mixed that exhaust with some whine!

[TallGuyJeep]

Brown santa came yesterday. :) new exhaust header, fel pro gasket and mounting hardware. Will be going in this weekend, hopefully without issue.
6959

Put a new spur gear in my bosses RC buggy. These things are nuts, just like a mini trophy truck! 6960

[jeepin_idaho]

The other day I finally got around to replacing my saggy headliner. It looks WAY BETTER now. 696169626963

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[jeepin_idaho]

Oh and I add some additional interior lights while the headliner was ought of the way. LED light strips are awesome!
http://instagram.com/p/y8aWufJufm/

http://instagram.com/p/y3Hdj6JuQv/

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[prerunner1982]

pics of front hitch?

Not sure what happened to my camera... but uhhh here you go!?

[denverd1]

your cam get wet??? got one wet in sal****er. it made a few pics like that before it shit the bed

[denverd1]

lol!! in effort be all nice and family oriented, xjtalk prohibits talking about salt-water. lol!!

[dispensationalist]

- tried to trade it in on a soccer-mom van

[denverd1]

- tried to trade it in on a soccer-mom van
Here that?? that's the sound of your mancard flying out of your wallet

I'll put you on the prayer list at church

[denverd1]

Did lift gate struts
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/7f4867d615eeb67c0be22239a6ec1457.jpg
Woah crazy effect on that one

Steering stabilizer. Happy to report I have some range back in my steering. Although I'm not getting to the stops on either side.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/dff470f93581a1bf8a9d359b328dce04.jpg

[denverd1]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/74edc0e423ef2815a81332bc3f020d60.jpg
Neither side is hitting stop at end of steering range

rewound winch cable and put wd40 all over it to keep it good and rust free.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/883c77cc021a7d641cbe6eab5f3fc2a7.jpg

[denverd1]

Loctite and tightened it down
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/8fe5cc7dbfa52fc8133a327813384177.jpg
Old hold down POS
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/99be2f9a1f05239792de5ff01900e272.jpg

[denverd1]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/8ea25fba33647d1b8dddca64cc2937ce.jpg

[denverd1]

Put it on trailer and ready to go ride tomorrow. Will be the grands first towing test. Need a drop hitch BAD for current ride height. Once I lift it will be close to a 6" drop for it to sit level. Doesn't sag much though
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/37ff4557e2cc8f3fc51d86326dfae7d8.jpg

Picked up a small toolbag and these handy adjustable wrenches. Threw on screwdrivers and a few wrenches.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/3ba879fdf881f645f6a540f804b53ad0.jpg

[nickxj94]

Been awhile since i been on here...

Haven't done much on my xj, just replaced some worn parts. Tre's, balljoints,

But today i scored a nice clean 93 country two door 2wd rust free 2owner xj off craigslist for $500


And plans are to strip my 94 XJ's entire drive train, interior seats and console mainly. Bumpers to the two door.

Cannot wait till spring to get this project running!

[XJ Wheeler]

You've been busy Denver! Looks like the grand is gonna handle it well. Doubt that hemi will be strained too much.

[XJ Wheeler]

Been awhile since i been on here...

Haven't done much on my xj, just replaced some worn parts. Tre's, balljoints,

But today i scored a nice clean 93 country two door 2wd rust free 2owner xj off craigslist for $500


And plans are to strip my 94 XJ's entire drive train, interior seats and console mainly. Bumpers to the two door.

Cannot wait till spring to get this project running!

Hey Nick! Oddly enough I was just wondering where you had been yesterday. Nice looking 2dr! Sweet find!

[nickxj94]

Hey Nick! Oddly enough I was just wondering where you had been yesterday. Nice looking 2dr! Sweet find!
Been busy working, got a new career as a tow truck driver slash mechanic/exhaust tech.
So been busy learning to weld better,and sleeping lol don't have much time to check forums out anymore during working hours. But i will check in when i can.

[XJ Wheeler]

Been busy working, got a new career as a tow truck driver slash mechanic/exhaust tech.
So been busy learning to weld better,and sleeping lol don't have much time to check forums out anymore during working hours. But i will check in when i can.

No problem bud, we all have lives outside xjtalk. :rolleye0012: Hope it goes well, sounds like a good way to get new experience.

[nickxj94]

No problem bud, we all have lives outside xjtalk. :rolleye0012: Hope it goes well, sounds like a good way to get new experience.
Yeah im happy with it so far. Besides all the slag burns from welding above my head.. The tow truck is much funner lol

[nickxj94]

Now there is three!

[bluedragon436]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/8ea25fba33647d1b8dddca64cc2937ce.jpg

Is that one of the Badlands winches from HF??


You've been busy Denver! Looks like the grand is gonna handle it well. Doubt that hemi will be strained too much.

I doubt it will either.. I know my Hemi in my 09 Ram doesn't have any issues towing my Jeep, and def didn't strain carrying my car and then some all the way from DE to SC, kept an eye on the trans temp using the onboard gauges as well as my tuner, and everything stayed pretty much standard, with the exception of a bit of a climb through the mountains, but even then didn't strain or go up too much.. Look forward to hearing an after action report on how the Grand did either way...

[bluedragon436]

I came home from my mission to my Under Cover Fab diff covers and JeeperNCreepers upgraded battery cables.. Now I just wish the weather would hold off for a day so I can install the cables and my new battery that is sitting in my house.. It is too darn cold w/ a bitter wind that cuts through everything you're wearing.. If the wind will at least drop off, I'll go out and install the cables and battery..

[denverd1]

You've been busy Denver! Looks like the grand is gonna handle it well. Doubt that hemi will be strained too much.
I collected quite a few parts last week. Still got front locker and diff cover to do.

Grand: I think it will be fine. No brakes on this trailer so stopping it is my only concern. Bit rainy today as well. Good tires and I'll give everything plenty of room.

[denverd1]

Is that one of the Badlands winches from HF??



I doubt it will either.. I know my Hemi in my 09 Ram doesn't have any issues towing my Jeep, and def didn't strain carrying my car and then some all the way from DE to SC, kept an eye on the trans temp using the onboard gauges as well as my tuner, and everything stayed pretty much standard, with the exception of a bit of a climb through the mountains, but even then didn't strain or go up too much.. Look forward to hearing an after action report on how the Grand did either way...
No its an Engo 10k. Does quite well for a $400'ish winch. I'm going to disect the remote and mount it to the dash while I'm waiting for rain the break

[denverd1]

Is that one of the Badlands winches from HF??



I doubt it will either.. I know my Hemi in my 09 Ram doesn't have any issues towing my Jeep, and def didn't strain carrying my car and then some all the way from DE to SC, kept an eye on the trans temp using the onboard gauges as well as my tuner, and everything stayed pretty much standard, with the exception of a bit of a climb through the mountains, but even then didn't strain or go up too much.. Look forward to hearing an after action report on how the Grand did either way...
What tuner are you running? I looked at a few chips and programmers just not sure what to get. I'd like to improve efficiency. Controlling shift points etc isn't something I need I don't think

[bluedragon436]

I have a Diablo Trinity T1000.. I have enjoyed it quite a bit.. even more as I play with it and find other options I can change out.. I can't wait to save up a bit of money and get it "custom" tuned for my truck w/ intake and exhaust setup I have.. But for now I run the 93 Octane tune on it, and have turned the MDS off as it is ultimately useless when I'm driving around town, and sounds like crap with any exhaust.. When I'm towing or driving on the highway for a long time I turn the MDS back on.. Do you have the Tow/Haul button option on your GC??

[denverd1]

Yes there's a tow haul button and it goes into manual mode sort of. You can downshift and control the Trans when its on. You can normally too, it's just easier.

The Grand did OK today. I'll post up details later. Had a ton of fun, it was slick as rhino snot but oh so fun.

[bluedragon436]

Installed my 2/0 battery cable upgrade that I purchased through JeepersNCreepers and a new AGM battery to replace the well worn out Interstate that was in it.. Starts far better then it did with the battery... and even more so once I installed the cables...

[abebehrmann]

Wrapped up the installation of the Lokka in my Dana30 and took it for a test drive. Can only really notice it with the radio off on tight turns.

[4.3LXJ]

That's is the way it is supposed to be Abe

[bluedragon436]

Wrapped up the installation of the Lokka in my Dana30 and took it for a test drive. Can only really notice it with the radio off on tight turns.

Sounds defective.. you should just go ahead and send it to me for proper disposal!!

[denverd1]

Wrapped up the installation of the Lokka in my Dana30 and took it for a test drive. Can only really notice it with the radio off on tight turns.
You doing gears too??? :D

[denverd1]

Wrapped up the installation of the Lokka in my Dana30 and took it for a test drive. Can only really notice it with the radio off on tight turns.
Looks great BTW! !! You need to get it dirty and let us know how you like it.

I played around in some mud for the first time with mine over the weekend and it was cool!

[bscg2000]

Got my transfer case freed up and out of 4low and adjusted the linkage.

[slvmart]

After plowing during a blizzard, last weekend, I got quite a bit of mist inside. I had to open the window just to see anything a couple of times. After parking it, the next day I went out to plow when it was nicer but much colder out. Went to turn the key and the key wouldn't even go in all the way. Had to use the tractor to plow.
Anyway, eventually put a heater inside the XJ but still had to rap the key a bit with a rubber mallet for it to go in all the way. Decided to remove the lock assembly and clean it out well. It's all working well again.

[abebehrmann]

You doing gears too??? :D

Hahaha, I wish! If I could afford to regear, I probably would've bought a pair of OX-Lockers since I'd be paying for gear set up anyway. Unfortunately, I'm on a pretty strict Jeep budget at least until my student loans are paid off. Only 5 more years... :headbag::bang:

[denverd1]

Hahaha, I wish! If I could afford to regear, I probably would've bought a pair of OX-Lockers since I'd be paying for gear set up anyway. Unfortunately, I'm on a pretty strict Jeep budget at least until my student loans are paid off. Only 5 more years... :headbag::bang:

I'm with you there. I just noticed you pulled the carrier out and thought you may have more going on than the locker!! you're going to love it. go get that thing dirty this weekend

[denverd1]

update on the Grand and its towing ability:

It's not built to tow. I'm sure I overheated the trans, felt like I was driving on the zipper went it shifted to OD. It did that twice so I got off the interstate and stopped running 80+ mph with 4500 lbs behind me. It shifted hard once more then I got it cooled down. So it will need a tranny cooler and temp gauge before I can trust it towing again. I thought a limited would have come with a tow package but I'm not finding a tranny cooler. really need to look it over with some daylight.

MPG's SUCKED. I think I saw 9.2 on the dash at one point. I'm getting 12.5 putting around town. haven't had it on interstate without a trailer yet.

Braking was OK. better than I expected actually. it survived towing the brakeless trailer - which I learned is illegal. guess I'll be adding electric brakes to it.

and its making some weird noise in the rear end braking with weight on the hitch. thinking control arm bushings. PO is going to have it diagnosed for me

[abebehrmann]

I'm with you there. I just noticed you pulled the carrier out and thought you may have more going on than the locker!! you're going to love it. go get that thing dirty this weekend

Yeah, I was hoping I wouldn't have to pull the carrier but it turns out with my gear ratio (3.55, I think above 3.73 you can) you can't remove the cross-shaft with the ring gear still installed. So I spent at least an hour wrestling that bugger out of there.

[denverd1]

hmmm.... I didn't pull mine for 3.55. but its done now, right?

[4.3LXJ]

update on the Grand and its towing ability:

It's not built to tow. I'm sure I overheated the trans, felt like I was driving on the zipper went it shifted to OD. It did that twice so I got off the interstate and stopped running 80+ mph with 4500 lbs behind me. It shifted hard once more then I got it cooled down. So it will need a tranny cooler and temp gauge before I can trust it towing again. I thought a limited would have come with a tow package but I'm not finding a tranny cooler. really need to look it over with some daylight.

MPG's SUCKED. I think I saw 9.2 on the dash at one point. I'm getting 12.5 putting around town. haven't had it on interstate without a trailer yet.

Braking was OK. better than I expected actually. it survived towing the brakeless trailer - which I learned is illegal. guess I'll be adding electric brakes to it.

and its making some weird noise in the rear end braking with weight on the hitch. thinking control arm bushings. PO is going to have it diagnosed for me

The WJ we have here had a tranny cooler on it as well as the cooler in the radiator. Also, there is on the 99 according to the manual an over temp function for the tranny. It automatically puts you down to direct drive if it is too hot. Also, I believe it says that you should not tow in overdrive

[abebehrmann]

hmmm.... I didn't pull mine for 3.55. but its done now, right?

Yep installed and driven to work a few times now. Everything appears to be working well so far. IIRC from what I've read, you don't need to pull the carrier from the 8.25 in any gear ratio to get the cross-shaft out but with the Dana 30 under 3.73 you have to remove the carrier and ring gear in order to remove the cross-shaft. Could be remembering these numbers a bit wrong though.

[denverd1]

Yep installed and driven to work a few times now. Everything appears to be working well so far. IIRC from what I've read, you don't need to pull the carrier from the 8.25 in any gear ratio to get the cross-shaft out but with the Dana 30 under 3.73 you have to remove the carrier and ring gear in order to remove the cross-shaft. Could be remembering these numbers a bit wrong though.

ahah! front is different

[XJ Wheeler]

update on the Grand and its towing ability:

It's not built to tow. I'm sure I overheated the trans, felt like I was driving on the zipper went it shifted to OD. It did that twice so I got off the interstate and stopped running 80+ mph with 4500 lbs behind me. It shifted hard once more then I got it cooled down. So it will need a tranny cooler and temp gauge before I can trust it towing again. I thought a limited would have come with a tow package but I'm not finding a tranny cooler. really need to look it over with some daylight.

MPG's SUCKED. I think I saw 9.2 on the dash at one point. I'm getting 12.5 putting around town. haven't had it on interstate without a trailer yet.

Braking was OK. better than I expected actually. it survived towing the brakeless trailer - which I learned is illegal. guess I'll be adding electric brakes to it.

and its making some weird noise in the rear end braking with weight on the hitch. thinking control arm bushings. PO is going to have it diagnosed for me

Looking at your combo i'm betting you're closer to 5500lbs. That's a good bit of weight. Do you have a weight distributing hitch? Those are suppose to really help with maintaining a controlled stance.

The trans cooler is a must! Cheap insurance really.

Those brakes are gonna make it a lot nicer. The peace of mind is well worth it. No matter the law that's a lot of weight pushing you around, and probably even weighs more than the grand.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[denverd1]

The WJ we have here had a tranny cooler on it as well as the cooler in the radiator. Also, there is on the 99 according to the manual an over temp function for the tranny. It automatically puts you down to direct drive if it is too hot. Also, I believe it says that you should not tow in overdrive

tow/haul let me get to 5th gear. I could've kept it at 4th but was revving pretty high 3500/3750 IIRC.

So there could be a cooler somewhere else? there is a very thin coil plate in front of the radiator. maybe 4" tall and runs the width of the rad. If thats it, it needs a much bigger cooler. I've been busy with work and going out of town tomorrow morning, so I'll give her a looksee when I get back. Maybe the owners manual would make good in-flight entertainment. :rolleyes:

[denverd1]

Do you have a weight distributing hitch?

I have stock Grand that couldn't tow a fat guy to the grocery store. no dist hitch.

I don't claim to be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I'm damn sure not the dullest either. I'm not seeing how transferring weight (like a dist hitch would) back to the trailer does anything at all to help the situation. seems pretty gimmicky to me, although I've never had one. I could a bag on concrete on the hood and accomplish more IMO

[denverd1]

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/consumer/163_1212_anti_sway_and_weight_distributing_hitches _tow_tech/

haha!! there's a guy with a mail jeep towing a 30ft RV in the article! does a good bit to convince me they're worth it! although now that i look at, its not doing its job very well...
http://image.trucktrend.com/f/features/consumer/163_1212_anti_sway_and_weight_distributing_hitches _tow_tech/39879823/anti-sway-and-weight-distributing-hitches-11.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

tow/haul let me get to 5th gear. I could've kept it at 4th but was revving pretty high 3500/3750 IIRC.

So there could be a cooler somewhere else? there is a very thin coil plate in front of the radiator. maybe 4" tall and runs the width of the rad. If thats it, it needs a much bigger cooler. I've been busy with work and going out of town tomorrow morning, so I'll give her a looksee when I get back. Maybe the owners manual would make good in-flight entertainment. :rolleyes:

Yes, it is in front of the AC condenser

[nickxj94]

Got the balljoints done tonight finally! Scored some slotted rotors and newish timken hub assemblies at pick and pull, got them installed too. Seems like it stops better. Now next is address the oil leaks..

[XJ Wheeler]

I have stock Grand that couldn't tow a fat guy to the grocery store. no dist hitch.

I don't claim to be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I'm damn sure not the dullest either. I'm not seeing how transferring weight (like a dist hitch would) back to the trailer does anything at all to help the situation. seems pretty gimmicky to me, although I've never had one. I could a bag on concrete on the hood and accomplish more IMO

To be honest I've never used one before either but most of our towing experience is with duallys so we didn't really need it. But its suppose to spread the weight across the front and rear so you don't strain the rear with so much weight and take weight off the front tires. Better for handling, ride, and braking. At least that's how it makes sense in my head. :crazy:

[Pastorjosh]

Wouldn't work for me lol. She gets all the receipts so I can't get anything by her. Plus now that the Jeep isn't a DD, she says "Do you really NEED that right now?". I promised her the profits off this one to go towards the new house, but I'll get most of the profits off the sale of the YJ.... or XJ... still can't decide which! But at least now I've proven that I can haggle a low price and make 150% profit from flipping cars in less than a month, maybe she'll let me do it more often.


I supplement my income a bit by flipping jeeps. It is a bit addicting.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[autotech98]

Inatalled strong arm lift gate shocks. Opens by itself once you pop the latch and thats in -1 degree weather. Installed leds in dash. And got a new toy for bumperhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/dd462862bb143c35476722f29518ca37.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/0596ce43cafaf9c566ef795989519b21.jpg:D

[jeepin_idaho]

I need some new lights for the dash too. And my needles are completely faded.

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

[autotech98]

They were a t5 base for the 98 and a red permanant marker did the needles up good

[XJ Wheeler]

Looks nice Ian! You're gonna love that bar.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[autotech98]

Thanks jake.hooked it up to battery and she is bright! Just gotta get out of these sub zero temps and get it installed. Calling for 6-8 inches of the white stuff later today

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks jake.hooked it up to battery and she is bright! Just gotta get out of these sub zero temps and get it installed. Calling for 6-8 inches of the white stuff later today

Tell me about it, it was brutal today. Mid 60s. Ugh, when will things change! :D

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[autotech98]

That is just so wrong......:(

[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, mid sixties and flowers are all blooming. Spring has sprung for about two weeks now :D

[Roqon>]

Bought a 2000 yesterday. 6th JEEP 2nd XJ. We all know RED is the best color :D

[autotech98]

Cool nice lookin ride

[autotech98]

Drove old blue to work in the snowstorm. Was a beast in the snow. I love my xj!!

[nickxj94]

Took it wheeling! My buddy just got the red one so we wanted to see how it would do.

[jgreen]

Pulled the seats and the carpet found this then I started cutting all of it out...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/21/36d320dadae757e1a1c500568445a9e8.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/21/57b9f9aab8c53ba21cec296471540c8e.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Started swapping ebrake handles/cables and center console to a '97+ setup. Don't know who thought of this at first but almost nothing bolts up. Got the console mounted with two new brackets. Still gotta get the ebrake handle bolted down and run the cables. Oh, and looks like i goofed and forgot to grab a few pieces when i got the console at the junkyard. So i'll need to find those before it'll all work. Pics tomorrow.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[Brasscatz]

Saturday was YJ floor day. Really isn't much to it but I had never done it before. Had a ton of fun though.

This is what I was able to remove with just my hands


http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_095237_zps5gdmj9du.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_095237_zps5gdmj9du.jpg.html)


Then I got out the grinder and went to town


http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_115012_zpsuptaeogf.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_115012_zpsuptaeogf.jpg.html)


While I had the floor out, I needed to address a broken body mount nut. This was the genius solution that Matt came up with and it worked like a charm.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_123019_zpsulm0hcqu.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_123019_zpsulm0hcqu.jpg.html)


Then it was time to trim down some sheet metal. I used metal from several different scrap pieces so I could use existing bends and folds to my advantage. The one piece with the "Jeep" logo was part of a body panel that I couldn't resist using. Matt got them tacked in, but ran out of gas so we'll finish up the welds another time.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_160112_zpsrikc2xrb.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_160112_zpsrikc2xrb.jpg.html)

Matt was off playing with his MG and it's coming along nicely. You can see him dreaming in this pic :D

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_113214_zpsiaurwdme.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_113214_zpsiaurwdme.jpg.html)

[bigjim350]

Took the jeep out into the woods. Brought some of it back with me.....

[XJ Wheeler]

Finished up with mounting the ebrake lever and console. More work than anticipated but not too bad. Had to drill two new holes in the tunnel to bolt down the brake lever. Made two brackets to mount the console to existing the brackets. Also cleaned up the "new" pieces and painted the hinge for the lid. Came out pretty good.

7050

Found some buried treasure...

7051

Here you can see the front bracket I made. Bent it over to give it some strength.

7052

And the rear one. Just made it so I could bolt the console to it from the inside like the old one.

7053

The new and old brake lever. You can somewhat tell the difference. The old is mounted with two bolts, new with three. And only one was kinda close to lining up.

7054

Sadly the console is a fair bit smaller than the older one. I can't fit my siren nor my cb inside, the old one barely fit both together.

7055

Which is surprising because the new one is a sew inches taller. Here's a few comparison shots.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808072.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808072.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808122.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808122.jpg.html)

And all installed, of course missing a few items as previously mentioned. Need to find a t-case shift bezel, vent tube, and non-broken latch...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808322.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808322.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808312.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808312.jpg.html)

[autotech98]

Good luck on the latch..up here it took numerous trips to a couple of yards. Finally got one out of a 2000 they just got in that day.it was slightly different than my 98 latch. Where the catch is on the 98 that breaks on the 00 it is designed stronger

[XJ Wheeler]

Good luck on the latch..up here it took numerous trips to a couple of yards. Finally got one out of a 2000 they just got in that day.it was slightly different than my 98 latch. Where the catch is on the 98 that breaks on the 00 it is designed stronger

I've heard its next to impossible to find one that isn't broken, but i'm in no hurry and if it bugs me i'll just get a new one. I think I've seen them for about $20.

[autotech98]

If you do get a new one id go with the 00 style less stress on the catch. I braved the weather today it was minus 8 when i started this install ......just couldnt wait anymore

[autotech98]

Sooryhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/23513aa37ce99d6126ae4c4e1a6f14ae.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/3f8aac874999ae9c066af8dc11b3199a.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Looks good! Just the beginning... :D

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[autotech98]

Yep 40 inch for windsheild next year lol

[Basslicks]

Pulled the seats and the carpet found this then I started cutting all of it out...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/21/36d320dadae757e1a1c500568445a9e8.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/21/57b9f9aab8c53ba21cec296471540c8e.jpg

uuuuggghhhhh...... I have to do this to mine soon. Not looking forward to it.


Started swapping ebrake handles/cables and center console to a '97+ setup. Don't know who thought of this at first but almost nothing bolts up. Got the console mounted with two new brackets. Still gotta get the ebrake handle bolted down and run the cables. Oh, and looks like i goofed and forgot to grab a few pieces when i got the console at the junkyard. So i'll need to find those before it'll all work. Pics tomorrow.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

Sooooooo how'd you get it in there then?


Saturday was YJ floor day. Really isn't much to it but I had never done it before. Had a ton of fun though.

This is what I was able to remove with just my hands


http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_095237_zps5gdmj9du.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_095237_zps5gdmj9du.jpg.html)


Then I got out the grinder and went to town


http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_115012_zpsuptaeogf.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_115012_zpsuptaeogf.jpg.html)


While I had the floor out, I needed to address a broken body mount nut. This was the genius solution that Matt came up with and it worked like a charm.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_123019_zpsulm0hcqu.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_123019_zpsulm0hcqu.jpg.html)


Then it was time to trim down some sheet metal. I used metal from several different scrap pieces so I could use existing bends and folds to my advantage. The one piece with the "Jeep" logo was part of a body panel that I couldn't resist using. Matt got them tacked in, but ran out of gas so we'll finish up the welds another time.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_160112_zpsrikc2xrb.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_160112_zpsrikc2xrb.jpg.html)

Matt was off playing with his MG and it's coming along nicely. You can see him dreaming in this pic :D

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/thestalliontruck/1988%20YJ/20150221_113214_zpsiaurwdme.jpg (http://s356.photobucket.com/user/thestalliontruck/media/1988%20YJ/20150221_113214_zpsiaurwdme.jpg.html)

Yup.... still not looking forward to it.


Finished up with mounting the ebrake lever and console. More work than anticipated but not too bad. Had to drill two new holes in the tunnel to bolt down the brake lever. Made two brackets to mount the console to existing the brackets. Also cleaned up the "new" pieces and painted the hinge for the lid. Came out pretty good.

7050

Found some buried treasure...

7051

Here you can see the front bracket I made. Bent it over to give it some strength.

7052

And the rear one. Just made it so I could bolt the console to it from the inside like the old one.

7053

The new and old brake lever. You can somewhat tell the difference. The old is mounted with two bolts, new with three. And only one was kinda close to lining up.

7054

Sadly the console is a fair bit smaller than the older one. I can't fit my siren nor my cb inside, the old one barely fit both together.

7055

Which is surprising because the new one is a sew inches taller. Here's a few comparison shots.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808072.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808072.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808122.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808122.jpg.html)

And all installed, of course missing a few items as previously mentioned. Need to find a t-case shift bezel, vent tube, and non-broken latch...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808322.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808322.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%202/P12808312.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%202/P12808312.jpg.html)

Looks great - how. did. you. get. it. to. fit?

[XJ Wheeler]

Sooooooo how'd you get it in there then?



Looks great - how. did. you. get. it. to. fit?

LOL! I had to make two brackets to screw it down the console and drill two new holes for the ebrake lever. Also opened up the hole in the plastic piece that goes under the ebrake lever.

This is the front bracket that goes just to the right of the transmission shifter. I made it utilize two holes in the new console and bolt to the original bracket on the tunnel.

7088

Here it is mounted.

7089

The rear bracket. Again I utilized the original mounting points for the rear of the old console and two new holes in the bottom of the storage area of the new console so screws attach to the top of the bracket.

7090

The difference in the ebrake lever brackets. New on left. Note the old uses two holes and new three.

7091

Ebrake lever mounted.

7092

The plastic piece below the ebrake lever, had to open the hole a bit so the cable would go through smoothly.

7093

Although I didn't have the vent tube to test so I may have to change things a bit when I get one. And the new ebrake lever won't hook up to the old cables so unless you have done the rear disc swap you will have to get inventive to hook it up. As well the old lever is centered whereas the new is offset to the driver side. So using the old lever with new console wouldn't fit.

[Jeepster19]

I finally got around to installing my mega load warrior.:xj-black:http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/jeepster19/7ec0ed22edbde4aab03232ebc4f70312.jpg

[denverd1]

Jeepster19 looks great! !

[autotech98]

Started install af upgraded harness for headlights. Had a low beam go out so got sylvania extra vision bulbs for now. Got all ran and hooked up just gotta put grill etc in. Ran out of daylight so ill finish tomarrow. Also gonna put in hood lift using old hatch shocks tomarrow

[bluedragon436]

I love the difference in brightness between the harness and without it... Which harness did you pick up?? I will say there isn't a whole lot of spare room to easily move the harness though, def takes a little bit of time to run... I did mine on the 97 I have now, and finished it up holding a flashlight, so I didn't have to try and hope the weather the next day was decent enough to be out in.. I hate the NE winter!!

[Outlaw star]

Added a Rusty's 3" lift to the Mjhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/28/ec8bdd60f64f563bbb1f38f2d4236d03.jpg

[autotech98]

Mj looks good man. Jamea i found one on the ether net that is a knockoff of the putco for like 16 bucks. Has 12 guage wire and decent relays though and ceramic Plugs. I know what you mean about weather. I gotta put one headlight bucket in secure lights w trim rings tgen grill and headlight bezels....and its snowing.

[Hum Wee JR]

I bought another TJ last week. Pulled the carpet and back seat, smelled like wet dog.
Drove it in the snow Friday night, confirming what I already new, it had the worst snow tires ever made. 7 hours of playing slip and slide. Not fun. Saturday after work swapped tires off the YJ, it has studded tires. Heater didn't blow hot air. Pulled heater hoses and flushed the brown crud out of the heater core now have heat.

[denverd1]

lee that looks great!!!

James and Ian what bulbs yall go with? need to do my headlights

[autotech98]

For now sylvania extra vision cause i had to replace them. Had a low beam out. Would like to do hella 100/80 watts eventually

[Brasscatz]

I bought another TJ last week. Pulled the carpet and back seat, smelled like wet dog.
Drove it in the snow Friday night, confirming what I already new, it had the worst snow tires ever made. 7 hours of playing slip and slide. Not fun. Saturday after work swapped tires off the YJ, it has studded tires. Heater didn't blow hot air. Pulled heater hoses and flushed the brown crud out of the heater core now have heat.

Get a deal as good as the last??? Those deals don't come along in Texas on the TJ's. Everybody here thinks they are made with gold and won't part with them for less than double their worth :crazy:

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, he got a good deal. The Craigslist king strikes again

[oxj-88]

Put on a new stainless steel exhaust header.71047105

[bluedragon436]

lee that looks great!!!

James and Ian what bulbs yall go with? need to do my headlights

I am running the Putco harness, Hella E-code H4 housings and Hella 80/100 bulbs

[bluedragon436]

Ordered up the hardware to mount my sliders... So here in the next day or so I plan on hitting up HD to pick up some cut off discs so I can grind the half a$$ welds that someone used to instal the sliders onto the old 90, so I can pull them off and clean them up so they'll be ready to install on the 97 once the weather warms up or I find a warmer place to work on it some...

[bigjim350]

Once again I took the jeep wheeling on the trails by my house. Took a different line on one trail and almost flipped it. Luckily a lightpole broke my fall. However it did cause some scratches, those who know me know im super upset about that.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_0028_zpsjdlrdhh3.jpg
After I got over the unimaginable grief of the new scratches, I installed this super hi-tech cup holder on my half door.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_0025_zpsipcsj9al.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_0026_zpsd1u7qf6h.jpg

[cantab27]

dude with damage like that think ya should scrape it ...

[bigjim350]

dude with damage like that think ya should scrape it ...

Tried too, but the scrap yard said they only take junk......but it isnt red or a TJ so they wouldnt take it.

[Brasscatz]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_0026_zpsd1u7qf6h.jpg

Well, at least you have a place to put your Zima whilst offroad :smiley-taunt002:

[denverd1]

Well, at least you have a place to put your Zima whilst offroad :smiley-taunt002:

I didn't know wine coolers were making a comeback

[Roqon>]

Money Pit phase one: