What did you do to your Jeep today?

[4.3LXJ]

What is all the white stuff?

[Outlaw star]

What is all the white stuff?
Columbian bam-bam. Lol

[4.3LXJ]

I was going to say "snow" :D

[Roqon>]

What is all the white stuff?
Had the a/c going in the shop and spilled some hot water, instant snow. :xj-red:

[Hum Wee JR]

Yup, he got a good deal. The Craigslist king strikes again
It wasn't nearly as good of deal as project tj resurrection. That only comes around once in a blue moon. The new one has hard top, soft top, bikini top, wind jammer, full doors, 6 cylinder and a 5 speed. I got it for less than I could find a 4 cylinder with a rag top for. So I did all right. This Tj will be become my daily driver. Im selling the yj

[autotech98]

I was going to say "snow" :D

Steve, thats getting to be a four letter word for the non jeep drivers up here...lmbo:D

[autotech98]

So glad i did the h4 conversion and headlight harness upgrade! Even with just the sylvania extra vision bulbs it makes a huge difference. the leds are in the dash,the 20 inch bar on the bumper,and the new lift struts on the hatch. Next thing is to put the old ones under the hood, after i get a battery and get my moms zj running......

[autotech98]

And decided to install the hood lift shocks. All went well took only about half hour. I will post a pic and do arhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/04/48e960123ba372a383faa17a1849a743.jpg write up later

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[Carves]

Last week actually .....

Looked at the wood chips still in it from last winters woodcutting .. :o


... and ordered a little 7x4 trailer.

XJ should have a new carbuncle on its butt next week .. :D

[NW99XJ]

And decided to install the hood lift shocks. All went well took only about half hour. I will post a pic and do arhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/04/48e960123ba372a383faa17a1849a743.jpg write up later

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Something i've been thinking about doing for quite some time.

[4.3LXJ]

I have a kit from either 4WD or Quadratec, I cannot remember which because it has been with me for 7 years now with no problems. Still raises the hood and works like it did when new

[autotech98]

Its awesome used the factory mounts at end of old as the new came with them and some window mounts from a honda passport. Total cost 28 bucks for new strong arm struts for hatch and 2 for mounts from jy. Pop the latch on hood and stand back...lol

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[autotech98]

Here os a few quick picshttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/3a6a4479231d784c8927ec611e0e8fae.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/caff607466f8d1ba01340ebcf1ef141b.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/c99b53df07c8a0fe2121eab60ffa8642.jpg

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[XJ Wheeler]

Those look like a perfect fit!

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[autotech98]

Yeah jake they fit pretty good. Gotta find some beefier self tappers though. I got excited and drilled my pilot holes too big.

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[autotech98]

Hopefully get some time for more detailed pics and a write up.

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[nickxj94]

Replaced water pump and engine mounts. Also put a new flowmaster on and added stainless tip to tail pipe for a smooth deep growl. Sounds really good.

[autotech98]

Looks good man

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[nickxj94]

Looks good man

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Thanks

[Peabody68]

Got a new radio installed.

[Mudderoy]

http://youtu.be/pc_qeJGQdfQ

[autotech98]

Wow she knew you were on to her....she was tryin to get away

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[TallGuyJeep]

That is nuts. Absolutely ridicolous.

[TallGuyJeep]

So did they catch her??

[4.3LXJ]

Just about had the same thing happen to me tonight

[Mudderoy]

So did they catch her??

Dunno, the officer didn't sound like they were going to be putting out the dragnet for her. Just told me to send him the license plate info (gave it to dispatcher but it didn't come back to a KIA) and he'd give me their insurance information so I could file a claim.

911 told me to pull over and wait for the cop. Which was good since other wise I would have probably been doing 80 in that residential neighborhood staying up with her.

[Carves]

Theres probably a youtube video on a kia forum,

... showing a big nasty jeep harassing a poor widdle kia .. :rolleyes:


What a drongo ... hope she loses her license ... that shes obviously not entitled to have anyway .. ;);)



As for my little allwheeldrive renault station wagon .............. :shocker: .. :D


I steampunked it .......














http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Billabong%20Pump%2001b_zpsr87zv0xu.jpg


Actually .... if the thing still works ... I'll have a vintage, aussie, ram pump,

... if not, it'll be a garden ornament.


... or maybe I could sell it to a crazy kiwi who needs bilge pumps in his jeeps .. :rolleye0012:

[4.3LXJ]

Maybe you could rent it out for wishful thinking during the next drought :D

[TallGuyJeep]

Dunno, the officer didn't sound like they were going to be putting out the dragnet for her. Just told me to send him the license plate info (gave it to dispatcher but it didn't come back to a KIA) and he'd give me their insurance information so I could file a claim.

911 told me to pull over and wait for the cop. Which was good since other wise I would have probably been doing 80 in that residential neighborhood staying up with her.
Yeah, they don't want to have a civilian high speed chase. Was there any damage to the jeep?

[Mudderoy]

Yeah, they don't want to have a civilian high speed chase. Was there any damage to the jeep?

Yes!!!!

7133

You could see those raised white letters prior!

7134

And now the KIA has a black racing stripe lower rear quarter panel.

[TallGuyJeep]

Maybe you can work it and get a set of new tires out of it. ;) glad you are ok, and there is nothing major.

[jeepin_idaho]

I recommend avoiding skid marks in the rear. Just saying.

Dan
http://the4x4podcast.com

[nickyg]

YUCK!!! There's KIA Smutz on your tire.

[Mudderoy]

The other thing that comes to mind. What if this person makes the trip down this highway every work day? Now does she take another vehicle, take a longer but different route? It's like people have lost the ability to be honest and honorable then don't think about the consequences of their actions beyond the "right now".

It's really no big deal for me. So the tire rubbed a little bit, of course I didn't know this until I stopped and got out to look. Just something exciting that happened on the way to work.

[autotech98]

But you make a valid point no personal integrity or responsibility

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[XJ Wheeler]

But you make a valid point no personal integrity or responsibility

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That's Houston in a nutshell.

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[autotech98]

Jake thats getting to be everywhere unfortunatly

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[Carves]

Maybe you could rent it out for wishful thinking during the next drought :D


next one .. :shocker:


you saying theres another after this one ??


:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Jake thats getting to be everywhere unfortunatly

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True. Just need a good chunk of land and lots of guns! :D

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[autotech98]

If only jake... if only. But then you are labeled a nut by the govt

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[TallGuyJeep]

Picked up a set of Fierce Attitude 35x12.50s. What do you guys think? You can totally fit 35s on 3 1\2 inches of lift with no trimming.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/ccdc3047479ca18c76ac5019a08fde77.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/32a5d93af1ef3d1ced775114779aa099.jpg

[TallGuyJeep]

Just kidding, i actually was selling a spare and wanted to see how it would fit.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/c8065d77230b1e50e999d689d7e67127.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/0a556cd1ebb988348c53428247e43258.jpg

Would totally rip out the fenders and still rub. But kinda fun to see how it looks. :)

[4.3LXJ]

That sounds a little better. I put some on mine and tore up the front flare getting out of the driveway

[TallGuyJeep]

Haha yeah, i wanted to psych you guys out for a bit. ;) pretty sure that tire would eat my inner flare for breakfast, the outer for lunch and start on the body panel for dinner with room for dessert. Kinda puts into perspective how much tire that actually is...

[4.3LXJ]

I was going to be kind and let you find out the hard way :D

[Basslicks]

HAHAHHA!!!! That's the definition of "cruel to be kind"^^^^



Well, if anyone is in the Central Florida area, you may have heard of the Southern Offroad Adventure Rally (aka SOAR) at the Market of Marion in Summerfield, FL. Not sure what the full count was, but it's the same course and venue as is used for "Jeeptoberfest" - if you've never heard of that, can't help ya! - just kidding, here's the links -----> http://jeeptoberfest.com/ and http://themarketofmarion.com/southern-off-road-adventure-rally/

It's a pretty cool off-road event with lots of parts vendors, 3 trails - stock, modified, and extreme rock-crawling - open to all makes/models of off-road vehicles with 140" or less wheelbase. It's funny - Jeeptoberfest is for Jeeps only - all models of Jeeps, that is... but Jeeptoberfest winds up having a bigger turnout than SOAR.

I hate saying it, but I think a lot of Jeep owners are so snobby that they won't go to an event that isn't "Jeep only" and I HATE that. Oh well...

Anyway, yes I did take my 2wd stocker on the stock course and no I didn't get stuck anywhere or even have a problem even though the lightly modified wrangler in front of me did (I'm a little proud, can ya tell?)

I did end up ripping my exhaust pipe off from the catalytic back. That was fun. Folded in half like a straw right underneath my jeep. Had to pull off the trail and yank it the rest of the way off 'cause I was dragging it. I don't have any pics of my Jeep on the trails yet 'cause I'm waiting on friends to get off their duffs and post pics... but I did take some pics of the action while I was there.

68-72 model k5 blazer - nicely built I must say...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U5fm3pdIqKg/VP5lVbL7NwI/AAAAAAAAPS0/2Y2mU-knSko/s800/20150308_124534.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-frFkrBvSIPw/VP5lS54WTAI/AAAAAAAAPSs/isTLcImbZ_s/s800/20150308_124543.jpg

There was a really nice 60's model Bronco in line behind him... wound up passing him on a bypass with a different obstacle - but it was even nicer than the k5 - had a dark green paint job that I thought was black at first. Sweet lookin. Didn't get a pic though, sorry.

Then there was this guy... you may have seen pics of this on the web. Custom CJ8, stretched wheelbase, SBC, rockwell axles with rear-steer. Lots and lots of money spent in the right places with this thing....
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zQQWd4fCjug/VP5lQ2AW9lI/AAAAAAAAPSk/hNNHa35ghE8/s800/20150308_124607.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9hMOjA-xI3g/VP5lNiMOHqI/AAAAAAAAPSU/uuPX6DvC7n0/s800/20150308_124640.jpg

One of my personal favorites was this moderately built XJ from A1 Tire and Suspension - complete with a body wrap graphic.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dTJNnW2yY7w/VP5lLqOJUZI/AAAAAAAAPSM/Hd0mw15HYyI/s800/20150308_125435.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-W432BJzz1Ys/VP5lFR2qLdI/AAAAAAAAPSE/McVNk7Z8zwA/s800/20150308_125447.jpg

Aaaaaand a really nice Yota truggy. 22r motor, real nice lookin' custom tube bed and tube front bumper. Didn't get a good look at the axles, but I don't think the rear is stock and of course, the front is SAS so it's not stock either.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mCzSFgAcPNU/VP5lDd-VOFI/AAAAAAAAPR8/ZId0qhOixtU/s800/20150308_125454.jpg

This little 'Zuk is almost too nice to take offroad. But it did the whole stock course... I know for a fact it wasn't this clean at the end of it.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-L2KiiIarV3A/VP5lBhF0DMI/AAAAAAAAPR0/V_nUn0OgOio/s800/20150308_125745.jpg

Also saw this handsome nugget... RAWR
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vUs1DMnN9aA/VP5k8rpciHI/AAAAAAAAPRs/yOpotUv8XpQ/s800/20150308_130105.jpg

And last but not least, my bendy-straw...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7tjM5eIXvxA/VP5k6cVDtKI/AAAAAAAAPRk/vJ1n2yCHpVA/s800/20150308_165948.jpg

Got quite a bit of work to do on it this morning when I get off work... yay. I really really need to flip the tailpipe. Hard to tell from this pic, but it actually hangs down lower than the hitch.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yNTdn9jzFi8/VOMNxWqbqSI/AAAAAAAAPJQ/cPKMy1nPne8/s800/20150216_084436.jpg
I'm planning on cutting off the tip before the bend-down and rotating it so that it's as close to the bumper as possible. If I can get it a full 180 degrees, then great!

[XJ Wheeler]

Fun time by the looks of it! Love it when events have different levels for all rigs. Some great rigs at that.

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[Basslicks]

Oh for sure... I hardly took any pictures at all...

Wanna see some GOOD pics from the event.. check out these pages...

http://www.revelationsphotography.org/p912540413

http://www.revelationsphotography.org/p580843398

http://www.revelationsphotography.org/p674381751

[WhiteDevil1311]

Replaced the distributor to block gasket. Couldn't find the old one.... leak stopped.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/95e538af18fa4736b5be9f34323f1ad3.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Well was yesterday, not today... But received my hardware kit from JCR Offroad for my sliders, so I can install my sliders off the 90 onto my 97 once I clean them up and recoat them..

[autotech98]

Well was yesterday, not today... But received my hardware kit from JCR Offroad for my sliders, so I can install my sliders off the 90 onto my 97 once I clean them up and recoat them..
Cool. Now for some good weather to get it done hub

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[bigjim350]

Took the jeep wheeling on the trails by my house again, like I do most days. But with the recent heavy rains, the creek I usually cruise through was way over the banks. Now I know If I went down in it, it would be way over the roof of the xj, but I still wanted to see how close I could get. However I had the wife with me, and she made me stop once the water started coming in through the doors.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/39D0DF52-5E9D-4E0B-948E-CE7F84079E2C_zpsfyzovsrq.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

That is usually where I draw the line too.

[Carves]

Took the jeep wheeling on the trails by my house again, like I do most days. But with the recent heavy rains, the creek I usually cruise through was way over the banks. Now I know If I went down in it, it would be way over the roof of the xj, but I still wanted to see how close I could get. However I had the wife with me, and she made me stop once the water started coming in through the doors.


I think you've been eating too many of these .. :D


http://gofor2and5.com.au/portals/0/Images/Fruit/2and5_kiwifruit_420.jpg


Was in one of the most godawful I vehicles I ever had the misfortune to drive once ... but that 1980 Valiant still kept chugging along with water up to the windscreen.

[cantab27]

I think you've been eating too many of these .. :D


http://gofor2and5.com.au/portals/0/Images/Fruit/2and5_kiwifruit_420.jpg


Was in one of the most godawful I vehicles I ever had the misfortune to drive once ... but that 1980 Valiant still kept chugging along with water up to the windscreen.

:smiley-taunt002::smiley-taunt002::smiley-taunt002:

[nickxj94]

Finally done the dodge stratus (neon) injectors swap! :D

My 2000xj had developed a misfire in cylinder one so further diag determined it was a bad injector. Intead of spending $80 on a replacement i went and raided the pick n pull for two hours and finally found 8 784 injectors from two stratus's.

Took the battery terminals off before i took the fuel rail off. 30 min install. Boom runs and purs like a new kitten!

Did a little tow test and was impressed!


Also changed the water pump and engine mounts. Put new exhaust (flowmaster) on it with a little stainless tip.

[nickxj94]

Getting ready to do my BIG SWAP! Two door getting drive train pulled in T minus two days!


Then Friday night im locking my self in my shop at work till the 94 drive train is in the 93!
Wish me luck! Will add after pics next week if i don't run into problems!

[XJ Wheeler]

Oh for sure... I hardly took any pictures at all...

Wanna see some GOOD pics from the event.. check out these pages...

http://www.revelationsphotography.org/p912540413

http://www.revelationsphotography.org/p580843398

http://www.revelationsphotography.org/p674381751

Man! That guy knows his stuff!!!

[Basslicks]

That is usually where I draw the line too.

Yeah I'm with ya on this... even if you have a snorkel, there's a TON of electronics that can be damaged by going in that deep. That was actually my deciding factor in lifting my jeep instead of going lowcog. Too much water here in florida. Go figure, right?


Finally done the dodge stratus (neon) injectors swap! :D

My 2000xj had developed a misfire in cylinder one so further diag determined it was a bad injector. Intead of spending $80 on a replacement i went and raided the pick n pull for two hours and finally found 8 784 injectors from two stratus's.

Took the battery terminals off before i took the fuel rail off. 30 min install. Boom runs and purs like a new kitten!

Did a little tow test and was impressed!


Also changed the water pump and engine mounts. Put new exhaust (flowmaster) on it with a little stainless tip.

Nice! Any reason you went with the 784s instead of the 703s? Usually the 784s are for Renix jeeps IIRC


Man! That guy knows his stuff!!!

Yeah definitely... and the one album that says "Hunter's DSLR fund" is his apprentice. They're growing so much they're taking on help! lol



Well, got home this morning and went to town trying to salvage the exhaust pieces I had and piece together an exhaust pipe from my catalytic back. I forgot to take any pictures of the finished product but trust me, it ain't pretty. Plus, when I got done (even though I really just needed to go to sleep) I practiced a little on a couple of pieces of pipe. I guess it didn't turn out too hideous for joining two pieces of metal together with no backing plate in place. Was pretty much just working the electrode back and forth across the gap and building up welds on top of welds to fill the gap. I did snap some pics of those though.

>>>WARNING. WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE WILL MORTIFY YOU TO YOUR VERY SOUL. THE PERSON ATTEMPTING THESE WELDS IS AN UNTRAINED IDIOT USING A HARBOR FREIGHT 90 AMP FCAW (WHICH ISN'T EVEN DCEN) WITH HF WIRE AND HAS ONLY WELDED A FEW TIMES. THERE PROBABLY HAVE NEVER BEEN SUCH HORRIBLE WELDS IN THE HISTORY OF NEWB WELDERS. OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WITH CAUTION.<<<

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1RthJ9FwEuc/VP_a0LjUcgI/AAAAAAAAPUk/XD_zJUDkLFM/s800/20150310_111132.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4x4Hhti8sXM/VP_a15xNZjI/AAAAAAAAPUs/2BW-q1Y5Mt0/s800/20150310_111138.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CNtD-Y6L2vI/VP_a3BvOZFI/AAAAAAAAPU0/RGuVfKS1550/s800/20150310_111142.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oxhlzdYqKXQ/VP_a5FvNRcI/AAAAAAAAPU8/KODPxJXTp7I/s800/20150310_111147.jpg

Nevermind those random pieces of wire stuck to the side of the pipe. I was too lazy by that point to bend down and get my nippers off the ground to trim my wire so I just arced it against the side of the pipe to shorten it up. It worked and of course, I didn't really care about the piece I was working on.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OHX_D5yHbls/VP_a6opgz1I/AAAAAAAAPVE/uFcXnCXI71I/s800/20150310_112420.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-maCrBX0IUM0/VP_a8Pf2jWI/AAAAAAAAPVM/JiuXc6xKS-k/s800/20150310_112424.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-32vWSOL7rHw/VP_a95UWeoI/AAAAAAAAPVU/b7IGWZFHu7c/s800/20150310_112427.jpg

In all seriousness though, I think I'm going to try Lincoln Electric or Hobart wire. I've heard from a few welders that even with a crappy welder like this one, getting a better wire can make a lot of difference. They also recommended the LE and Hobart wire so hopefully I can snag some money for some here soon. After that, I could spend the money on a bridge rectifier and capacitor to convert this thing to a true DCEN FCAW, or just buy a MIG (what I'm leaning more towards).

[bluedragon436]

Cool. Now for some good weather to get it done hub

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Yeah, you're not kidding... I got to cut the BS welds the PO used to put the sliders onto the 90 XJ I have... clean them up a bit, and recoat them.. Then they'll be ready to install.. Can't wait.. Hoping once I get back from this 3 week mission I'm on... the weather will be much much better, and I can start tackling the bumper and slider install, as well as the 6.5" LA lift.. Can't wait to give her new altitude and attitude!! Will be even better once I get new larger (33") tires in and on her too.. but want to get everything else worked out first...

[Carves]

>>>WARNING. WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE WILL MORTIFY YOU TO YOUR VERY SOUL. THE PERSON ATTEMPTING THESE WELDS IS AN UNTRAINED IDIOT USING A HARBOR FREIGHT 90 AMP FCAW (WHICH ISN'T EVEN DCEN) WITH HF WIRE AND HAS ONLY WELDED A FEW TIMES. THERE PROBABLY HAVE NEVER BEEN SUCH HORRIBLE WELDS IN THE HISTORY OF NEWB WELDERS. OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WITH CAUTION.<<<


Looks just like the floor of my chook pen,





.... and the top of my welding plate/table .. :D

[Basslicks]

Looks just like the floor of my chook pen,





.... and the top of my welding plate/table .. :D

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: Gee THANKS!!!! lol

[rabies]

hobart wire beleive it or not actualy helps in a HF welder. but technique helps most. turn up the heat. know how fast of slow to go. keep it clean. *grind off any galvanization first, its harmful to your health to weld*
i went from a hf welder to a $500 hobart mig with pure co2 mix. welded so easy when settings are right. then i went to argon mix. its ok much better than flux.
i really dont like the switching out tanks all the time. get a big tank or swap out tanks everytime you have a big project :/

[TallGuyJeep]

Finished putting in the Alloy Usa ball joints saturday, new brake pads on monday, changed the oil/filter yesterday. Dropped the jeep off at the alignment shop this morning. Figured with all the front end work that I've done lately it's a good thing to do. It's crazy to look back at all the things I've learned and done the past couple months. I haven't even had my Jeep for a year and I've learned so much!

[nickxj94]

Yeah I'm with ya on this... even if you have a snorkel, there's a TON of electronics that can be damaged by going in that deep. That was actually my deciding factor in lifting my jeep instead of going lowcog. Too much water here in florida. Go figure, right?



Nice! Any reason you went with the 784s instead of the 703s? Usually the 784s are for Renix jeeps IIRC



Yeah definitely... and the one album that says "Hunter's DSLR fund" is his apprentice. They're growing so much they're taking on help! lol



Well, got home this morning and went to town trying to salvage the exhaust pieces I had and piece together an exhaust pipe from my catalytic back. I forgot to take any pictures of the finished product but trust me, it ain't pretty. Plus, when I got done (even though I really just needed to go to sleep) I practiced a little on a couple of pieces of pipe. I guess it didn't turn out too hideous for joining two pieces of metal together with no backing plate in place. Was pretty much just working the electrode back and forth across the gap and building up welds on top of welds to fill the gap. I did snap some pics of those though.

>>>WARNING. WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE WILL MORTIFY YOU TO YOUR VERY SOUL. THE PERSON ATTEMPTING THESE WELDS IS AN UNTRAINED IDIOT USING A HARBOR FREIGHT 90 AMP FCAW (WHICH ISN'T EVEN DCEN) WITH HF WIRE AND HAS ONLY WELDED A FEW TIMES. THERE PROBABLY HAVE NEVER BEEN SUCH HORRIBLE WELDS IN THE HISTORY OF NEWB WELDERS. OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WITH CAUTION.<<<

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1RthJ9FwEuc/VP_a0LjUcgI/AAAAAAAAPUk/XD_zJUDkLFM/s800/20150310_111132.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4x4Hhti8sXM/VP_a15xNZjI/AAAAAAAAPUs/2BW-q1Y5Mt0/s800/20150310_111138.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CNtD-Y6L2vI/VP_a3BvOZFI/AAAAAAAAPU0/RGuVfKS1550/s800/20150310_111142.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oxhlzdYqKXQ/VP_a5FvNRcI/AAAAAAAAPU8/KODPxJXTp7I/s800/20150310_111147.jpg

Nevermind those random pieces of wire stuck to the side of the pipe. I was too lazy by that point to bend down and get my nippers off the ground to trim my wire so I just arced it against the side of the pipe to shorten it up. It worked and of course, I didn't really care about the piece I was working on.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OHX_D5yHbls/VP_a6opgz1I/AAAAAAAAPVE/uFcXnCXI71I/s800/20150310_112420.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-maCrBX0IUM0/VP_a8Pf2jWI/AAAAAAAAPVM/JiuXc6xKS-k/s800/20150310_112424.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-32vWSOL7rHw/VP_a95UWeoI/AAAAAAAAPVU/b7IGWZFHu7c/s800/20150310_112427.jpg

In all seriousness though, I think I'm going to try Lincoln Electric or Hobart wire. I've heard from a few welders that even with a crappy welder like this one, getting a better wire can make a lot of difference. They also recommended the LE and Hobart wire so hopefully I can snag some money for some here soon. After that, I could spend the money on a bridge rectifier and capacitor to convert this thing to a true DCEN FCAW, or just buy a MIG (what I'm leaning more towards).
784 is for 97-01...703 is for the 96 older.

[Basslicks]

784 is for 97-01...703 is for the 96 older.

Oh! Thanks - I had that mixed up.

[TallGuyJeep]

Well the alignment shop told me i need a new track bar and the bushing at the end of the drag link is bad. Took me in and showed me the wobble in the bushings. The drag link is new and on warranty still so that's good at least. Any track bar suggestions?

[4.3LXJ]

Do you have an aftermarket track bar now? And if you do or don't are you up for replacing it or just the bushing?

[TallGuyJeep]

I think it's stock, it's certainly dirty enough. I wouldn't mind replacing the whole thing, it's pretty much the only thing i haven't done in the front end. I've been looking at the double shear pin style as they seem to be the best.

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, double shear is the best. If you get one of those, make sure you have the proper pitman arm to go with it. Many are made for a dropped pitman arm

[TallGuyJeep]

Ok. When i get home I'll take some good pictures to get some feedback from you guys before i order.

[4.3LXJ]

That is probably the best plan

[XJ Wheeler]

Swapped in a new 195* thermostat, in the rain. Only took two hours. :rolleye0012:

[nickxj94]

Pulled the engine and trans out of Tudor!

[bluedragon436]

Yes, double shear is the best. If you get one of those, make sure you have the proper pitman arm to go with it. Many are made for a dropped pitman arm

Take a look at the IRO double shear TB.. I have it, and haven't installed it yet, but it def looks beefy.. and I went ahead and replaced the bushing just cause it was used when I got it... either way... when I talked to IRO about the TB as well as the OTK steering I have from them, they said neither of them require a drop pitman arm... Now don't quote me on that, I'm just passing the word on what they told me both time I called to ask them about it...

[TallGuyJeep]

Thanks buddy, i will definitely call them tomorrow.

[TallGuyJeep]

That's actually the one i have been looking at as well. It's solid steel right? Not tubing?

[bluedragon436]

That's actually the one i have been looking at as well. It's solid steel right? Not tubing?

Yeah it's 1.25" of heavy ass solid steel... Every time I move it around the garage or house, I go to pick it up with one hand like I do with the adjustable RC TB I have for my GF's LJ build.. and it definitely doesn't turn out very well... I usually end up hurting my wrist and having to go oh yeah, dummy... it's too heavy to do that with... lol..

[TallGuyJeep]

Hahaha that's funny! Lol! Sounds very beefy. I like beefy. :)

[cantab27]

rebuilt starter again........water and mud they hate :rolleye0012:



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[nickxj94]

Got engine and trans/tcase out of the donor and in the Tudor!

[XJ Wheeler]

Did a small late evening project. Matt gave me a t-case bezel, and I just happen to buy one the night before ebay. Turns out the one matt gave me was broken where the bulb goes in, and the other one was not in as good of shape as they advertised. So using both I made one good one. I used the housing and lense from matts, and the bulb housing from the other one. And since I had them apart I played around with one of lenses, this one was deteriorating anyway and the color was wearing off for the indicators. So I made it a bit more unique with blue indicators and white lines.

Here's the original style (right) and my style (left).

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I had to cut off the tabs holding on the lense and bulb housing. So once I finished with the lense I used my soldering iron to melt them back down to hold them on.

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And installed.

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I still need to cut off the original bulbs socket and wire in the newer style on so it holds good in the bulb housing. But here it is with just the bulb stuck in the housing.

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[jdsilvaca]

Well I got my Dana44 rear axle installed with disc brakes. Now i need to get it down to the shop and have my detroit locker, 4.88 gears, and my 33 spline axles put in. I am sitting on 33's with the stock 3.55 gears. It's a dog going up hills.

[denverd1]

Got engine and trans/tcase out of the donor and in the Tudor!
That's a lot of work Nick! Nice

[denverd1]

Well I got my Dana44 rear axle installed with disc brakes. Now i need to get it down to the shop and have my detroit locker, 4.88 gears, and my 33 spline axles put in. I am sitting on 33's with the stock 3.55 gears. It's a dog going up hills.

sweet! I wanna do disc conversion on mine at some point. Nothing holding it in if I snap an axle shaft!

[cpttuna]

Got the dodge viper coil installation done on the second 01 XJ. Started first turn of the key and purred like a kitten(DID I mention I prayed like crazy before I put the key in the ignition)

[nickxj94]

That's a lot of work Nick! Nice

Thanks! yes it was a hard 24 hours worth of work! almost finished! :bacondance:


Here is how it sits right now..

[nickxj94]

my poor old xj...Im going to miss it! :sick0004:

[nickxj94]

Well everyone, it is officially done! Still got some small things to add. But i drove it home tonight. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/16/7a24dc00f3719387ebea0187c3904b7c.jpg my donor is headed to the crusher in a few days.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/16/326201f7bcc16ac1ba77bed12d838468.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Don't you know these things are never done?

[nickxj94]

Don't you know these things are never done?
Lol yes..😂 it's done for now. Got to build rock sliders, unibody stiffners next. Won't be wheeling till they've done and on. Don't want to twist this straight body! Should of seen me trying to mount that front bumper! It was built on the old one. And of course none of the holes lined up.😒

[XJ Wheeler]

Wow man! Might be a record! That 2 door looks nice!

[nickxj94]

Wow man! Might be a record! That 2 door looks nice!
Lol i was motivated! And had a shop (work) full of tools and lifts to get it done. Boss is happy i got it done so quickly. 36 hours with my best friend helping.

[XJ Wheeler]

Lol i was motivated! And had a shop (work) full of tools and lifts to get it done. Boss is happy i got it done so quickly. 36 hours with my best friend helping.

Lol, not bad at all! Woulda been 36 days if it were me. :smiley-scared003:

[nickxj94]

Lol, not bad at all! Woulda been 36 days if it were me. :smiley-scared003:
😂😂😂😂 next project is my Nissan 4x4 engine swap for my oldest. Waiting on a oil pan from Japan 😒

[autotech98]

Looks good man

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[XJ Wheeler]

Saturday night I had a spontaneous recovery...

Was getting ready to go get some dinner and heard tires spinning outside. Upon examination we discovered a dodge ram 1500 stuck in the ditch out front across the road. Turns out the guy was backing out of the neighbors driveway and completely missed it. I mean, not even close. Looked like he turned before the ditch and dropped the front end off the culvert. When looking for tow hooks I noticed the air dam was pulled off on the drivers side. Since it didn't have hooks I backed the xj to the rear, hooked up the strap to the hitch and pulled him out backwards. Was surprised at how easy it was on the xj. Barely noticed it, but the ram wasn't buried or anything. I tried to get my brother to take a pic hooked up but he wouldn't. :rolleyes: Anyways, I did snap some the next day of the damage.

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[jonlee79]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Frameless-and-Shameless-Decal-Sticker-Gloss-Black-/301564883450?hash=item4636aaf1fa&vxp=mtrhttp://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=617&pictureid=4136

[Jeepster19]

Well everyone, it is officially done! Still got some small things to add. But i drove it home tonight. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/16/7a24dc00f3719387ebea0187c3904b7c.jpg my donor is headed to the crusher in a few days.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/16/326201f7bcc16ac1ba77bed12d838468.jpg

Man it looks great and done in very short order.I would love to have a 2 door someday.Post some more pics as you progress.Awesome job man!

[nickxj94]

New tires! 32X11.50 mud claws. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/19/80d4d3740eb5fc2dac6844962ab1f061.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

New tires! 32X11.50 mud claws. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/19/80d4d3740eb5fc2dac6844962ab1f061.jpg

Nice, the new one is looking good! :thumbsup:

[XJ Wheeler]

Went to the junkyard yesterday. Got a few pieces I wasn't even really looking for, those stumbled upon pieces...

Found a newish looking starter, good as I've been contemplating replacing mine recently. Taking longer to start. Although looking at it later my brother noticed it had some marks on it like it had a few beatings in its past. Guess we'll see...

Also picked up two, yes TWO, of the trim pieces that go under the steering column on the pre97 xjs. I've looked for years and never found one, this time brought two! And of course, this comes a day or two after I buy one on ebay... :rolleyes:

And... I know I may be called a fibber, story teller, even a lying scoundrel but I found the treasure of a lifetime. The holy grail of junkyard finds. A piece to make even the most detailed junkyard navigators filled with envy!

DUN DUN DUN!!! A mint, unbroken 97+ console latch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[autotech98]

Nice jake that is the better of the two designs.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Nice jake that is the better of the two designs.

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Even better! Couldn't believe when i saw it. Got that right after getting to the yard, i returned later and someone had partially disassembled that console. Bet i wouldn't have it if i hadn't grabbed it when i did.

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[bluedragon436]

I was amazed to find two unbroken latches when I hit the JY to get one for my old 98, as well as amazingly two unbroken brackets for the back of the 97+ console the one that wraps around the HVAC duct that usually is always broken and allows the console to wobble... Unfortunately I lost one of each when I had to let my 98 go... but still got one of each for the 97... only need the lower console bracket right now on it though... maybe... heck it might just be missing the screws, knowing the PO and some of the sketch stuff he did with it...

[autotech98]

Know what you mean.was lucky enough to find the latch. Guy had just got the jeep in that day. Need to get the console mount as mine has the wobble

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[OGCollard]

How do i earn a second garage spot. I want to add my new xj to my garage. Yes. I am a lucky man with 2 xj's now. Just got a black 99 sport with only 160 thousand miles. Happy man today.

[XJ Wheeler]

Congrats! Would love a second jeep!

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[abebehrmann]

And... I know I may be called a fibber, story teller, even a lying scoundrel but I found the treasure of a lifetime. The holy grail of junkyard finds. A piece to make even the most detailed junkyard navigators filled with envy!



DUN DUN DUN!!! A mint, unbroken 97+ console latch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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Ahhhhh, I thought for sure you were going to say you found an XJ Dana44! Console latch is nice too though...

[Peabody68]

Put new bumpstops on the 96. Doesn't look like there is enough space between the rear axle though.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/22/ab8a2ea80ab8914d27dc3fe38032ff31.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/22/86343f097505ba37077cb48d2f3f4527.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Ahhhhh, I thought for sure you were going to say you found an XJ Dana44! Console latch is nice too though...

Oh come on! Console.latch is much better! :p Just kidding!

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[nickxj94]

I know where a xj d44 is forsale! In Arkansas $300

[nickxj94]

The rare unicorn xj d44!

[4.3LXJ]

Wish it was closer

[illuminator]

On Saturday I replaced the lower rad hose but I think I didn't get all the air out. So today I played with it some more but the efan won't come on and it's getting hot so I'll check for air again. I'm thinking real hard about switching over to open cooling if I can't get the air out. Also I noticed a leak spraying out from my high pressure steering hose when I turn.

[XJ Wheeler]

Saturday I got a few of the smaller things done I've been meaning to deal with. Installed that "new" console latch, the column trim piece on the bottom of the dash, swapped in a "new" overflow hose (mine was a little plugged up), checked the plugs/cap/rotor, and tightened up the valve cover bolts (some were a little loose), and added some seafoam to the tank.

Today I got to check one thing off the LONG list. A bit over a year ago I did my version on the cut and fold mod to my rear quarter panels to rid the body of some of the rust. Well, in that process I had to remove the fuel filler hose cover panel. I never liked not having it say some debris get caught on the tire and be thrown up into the hose and sever it. So, today I fabricated one to fit my cut and folded undercarriage. Instead of bolting to the inside of the quarter panel (which is no longer there) the outer side on the panel slips up into the hole for the hoses. And two screws go into the bottom to hold it on. I couldn't come up with another way to bolt it up so the screws go into the frame. Really surprising just how thin the rail is, at least in this area. I still have to paint it though as I ran out of primer. :bang:

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Here you can see the lip that slips into the quarter panel approximately 1/4" to hold the side.

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You can tell the backyard has been treacherous lately. :rolleye0012:

[Mudderoy]

Cupping going on front driver's tire, so I moved it to the back and the back to the front. With 2 year old wheel bearings, less than a year old sygery(sp?) ball joints, I'm wondering if I have a wheel that isn't centered.

[sbspence]

I ordered an entire new suspension for my 01 Ltd today. $600 every single part new except tie rods. :). Boring as white bread to most people but I'm SO sick of chasing lift issues on this thing that I'm pulling off an a fairly new (1yr, 8000mi) kit and starting over. I'm going to concentrate on restoring before I do any mods. 14 yrs and 160k hard mile in hwy duty I should be kept busy for several yes and several thousand $$ before a need for a lift crops up again. :).


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[nickxj94]

Installed a new/used distributior out of my spare 4.0...what a pita! Finally got it in time after two hours of pulling it out and back in 20k times lol..also adjusted my nss some, finally got it to start in park again..for now..😒

[denverd1]

Installed a new/used distributior out of my spare 4.0...what a pita! Finally got it in time after two hours of pulling it out and back in 20k times lol..also adjusted my nss some, finally got it to start in park again..for now..😒

yea, I yanked it out thinking I knew how to time an engine. quite different on these 4.0s isn't it?

[Mudderoy]

yea, I yanked it out thinking I knew how to time an engine. quite different on these 4.0s isn't it?

Matt spent a lot of time getting mine just right on the recent rebuild.

[denverd1]

Matt spent a lot of time getting mine just right on the recent rebuild.

by far, the quirkiest timing system I've ever seen. newer stuff may be more persnickety, no idea.

[nickxj94]

yea, I yanked it out thinking I knew how to time an engine. quite different on these 4.0s isn't it?

yeah it is..:bang: but it runs better with the new one, It was worth it lol

[nickxj94]

Did some work inside the Tudor today at work,while it was slow.

Scored a nice zj seat from pick and pull since my original seats bottom was broken. And had the ganster lean.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/c444735dfb3a550d4478fa2699a6481f.jpg

Made some mounting plates for the zj seat to bolt in the stock xj location.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/7bafc9662d293bd5fca26692baa3176c.jpg
This is what i come up with for the front mount.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/041382eee0cbe4466d7c57b9e4b6b6f2.jpg

This is what i did for the rear mount.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/c7fe726d5a75e857ecfb0f92bb1509cc.jpg
Painted and installed
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/028488173fd8b244171a0ae4e6be7058.jpg

Zj seat bolted in like factory with no drilling into the floor.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/d6f1a0039679a4130246d5e040cbf312.jpg

[bigjim350]

Installed my new winch bumper.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/3C2EC810-F71B-41AD-86C0-9E54E9E37F74_zpsceoh5nat.jpg
Also brought home a new toy today. Been wanting a fox body mustang since high school. Has a pretty well built 306 in it.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/1729D06E-9F45-4F1B-9182-F492D88C30E9_zps4cknaefq.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Saturday I got a few of the smaller things done I've been meaning to deal with. Installed that "new" console latch, the column trim piece on the bottom of the dash, swapped in a "new" overflow hose (mine was a little plugged up), checked the plugs/cap/rotor, and tightened up the valve cover bolts (some were a little loose), and added some seafoam to the tank.

Today I got to check one thing off the LONG list. A bit over a year ago I did my version on the cut and fold mod to my rear quarter panels to rid the body of some of the rust. Well, in that process I had to remove the fuel filler hose cover panel. I never liked not having it say some debris get caught on the tire and be thrown up into the hose and sever it. So, today I fabricated one to fit my cut and folded undercarriage. Instead of bolting to the inside of the quarter panel (which is no longer there) the outer side on the panel slips up into the hole for the hoses. And two screws go into the bottom to hold it on. I couldn't come up with another way to bolt it up so the screws go into the frame. Really surprising just how thin the rail is, at least in this area. I still have to paint it though as I ran out of primer. :bang:

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Here you can see the lip that slips into the quarter panel approximately 1/4" to hold the side.

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You can tell the backyard has been treacherous lately. :rolleye0012:

You should make a few more of these to sell to folks doing CNF and don't have the skills to make something like this (like my non skilled a**)


Did some work inside the Tudor today at work,while it was slow.

Scored a nice zj seat from pick and pull since my original seats bottom was broken. And had the ganster lean.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/c444735dfb3a550d4478fa2699a6481f.jpg

Made some mounting plates for the zj seat to bolt in the stock xj location.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/7bafc9662d293bd5fca26692baa3176c.jpg
This is what i come up with for the front mount.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/041382eee0cbe4466d7c57b9e4b6b6f2.jpg

This is what i did for the rear mount.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/c7fe726d5a75e857ecfb0f92bb1509cc.jpg
Painted and installed
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/028488173fd8b244171a0ae4e6be7058.jpg

Zj seat bolted in like factory with no drilling into the floor.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/d6f1a0039679a4130246d5e040cbf312.jpg

Can't wait to get "new" seats to remedy my gangster lean, busted seat


Installed my new winch bumper.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/3C2EC810-F71B-41AD-86C0-9E54E9E37F74_zpsceoh5nat.jpg
Also brought home a new toy today. Been wanting a fox body mustang since high school. Has a pretty well built 306 in it.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/1729D06E-9F45-4F1B-9182-F492D88C30E9_zps4cknaefq.jpg

That looks like a clean Foxbody.. I've always liked them, want to get one to build up the engine trans, and then tear the parts out for install into a 60's Stang, since that's my dream car with a FI 5.0, but not the newer style engine..

[denverd1]

Installed my new winch bumper.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/3C2EC810-F71B-41AD-86C0-9E54E9E37F74_zpsceoh5nat.jpg
Also brought home a new toy today. Been wanting a fox body mustang since high school. Has a pretty well built 306 in it.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/1729D06E-9F45-4F1B-9182-F492D88C30E9_zps4cknaefq.jpg

Nice! any head work? cam? intake/exhaust?

[bigjim350]

Has a built 306 with AFR 165 heads, cobra intake, and a F303 cam. Has shorty headers with a offroad x pipe and a set of flows. Its a 5sp with a 3.73 gear. The ol' girl runs pretty damn good. Just needs a good tune.

[Carves]

............. Also brought home a new toy today. Been wanting a fox body mustang since high school. Has a pretty well built 306 in it.



Down here ... we decided those things didn't have enough room to put the groceries in,




... so we fixed the american design faults .. :p


:D:D





http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/xafordgod/xepanelvan2.jpg (http://s231.photobucket.com/user/xafordgod/media/xepanelvan2.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

Now i feel sorry for you guys down under...

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[Carves]

Now i feel sorry for you guys down under...

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Sorry :confused::confused:


Try fitting a double bed mattress, curtains and beer esky in the back of mustang,

... and park it backwards at the drive-in theatre .. ;);)

:D:D

[XJ Wheeler]

Sorry :confused::confused:


Try fitting a double bed mattress, curtains and beer esky in the back of mustang,

... and park it backwards at the drive-in theatre .. ;);)

:D:D

Try a fullsize van, gives you a bit more room for... watching that feature. ;)

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[Tobyspaw]

I've got 2 broke off bolts where that bumpstop go's. Must fix that soon. My old ones looked just like yours.

[prcjeep]

My track bar showed up yesterday, so i resprayed the bolts for the new bracket with pb blaster. Also sprayed all the bolts to install my new front bumper. Only busted 4 bolts off which was frustrating because i ALWAYS wash/rinse the jeep after going to the beach or anywhere near the salt water. I will be more diligent going forward. See pics in my build thread

[denverd1]

Has a built 306 with AFR 165 heads, cobra intake, and a F303 cam. Has shorty headers with a offroad x pipe and a set of flows. Its a 5sp with a 3.73 gear. The ol' girl runs pretty damn good. Just needs a good tune.

thats one helluva cam!!

[HarryHydro]

Hi:
It started last year I guess. I drove a long distance to work and noticed a tugging, like the brakes were dragging. I was on an interstate. I took the next exit when I started smelling gear oil. Burning!
I pulled into a parking lot and found my front differential empty, and apparently, it was in 4WD (not the transfer case). The cover screws were loose. I tightened them and put in some gear oil I was carrying around. I fiddled with the 4WD shifter, and vacuum hoses until I could turn the front driveshaft by hand. The differential was hot! Then the drag was gone and it cooled down and drove fine.
Just this past winter the 4WD light must have burnt out, or maybe it's the switch. I noticed in the snow, in 4WD, the front end sounded bad, like grinding. Back in 2WD, the front end stayed in 4 for a while.
Today it started grinding louder again, while heading to get a propane bottle filled. I went a short ways then turned around for home. I put it on ramps, and found the front end in 4WD again. I guess it's been in 4WD for a while, but not this loud. I pulled the vacuum actuator off and manually shifted it out of 4WD. The diaphragm seems to be good. But the vacuum is on the engage side. Looking on the net today, I found the vacuum-switch is on the transfer case. I pulled that off and found the pin stuck in. Been fussing with it all day. Ran oil through it, knocking it, bounding that pin in and out. Its starting to free-up! Then found it's like an $8 part on rockauto.:crazy:

[cantab27]

Try a fullsize van, gives you a bit more room for... watching that feature. ;)

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[XJ Wheeler]

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Exactly! :P

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[nickxj94]

Did a little work on the wifey's xj this week.

Swapped front and rear bumpers from the 93 two door.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/50b6ac83a3488c9c02cdcb9d01ff8343.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/d16084fbdc8b0a90ef15d6ea8df3c909.jpg

Then painted them to match.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/2d334103768fb54a525c55167edaa7ce.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/0ab05aee56b31de78a688d7c77b7bff8.jpg

[Tobyspaw]

I wondered about Grand cherokee seats fitting. That's got to be a little more comfortable. Nice job!

[nickxj94]

I wondered about Grand cherokee seats fitting. That's got to be a little more comfortable. Nice job!
They're really comfortable. I think im going to find a pair for the wife's xj next. I would like to get the passenger one to match mine also. Only thing is it doesn't lift to let passengers in the back of a two door..

[bruggz351]

Well, ever since this...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/786354277_photobucket_48442_.jpg
... went in, the shockies have been too short and bottoming out on anything bigger than knats pubes.:bang:

My bad, as I thought it would be a good time to raise the bottom mounts. :o

So, armed with this,
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06851_zpse9e7d65d.jpg
... a piece of angle iron and this..
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06891_zps150ce4e3.jpg
... I set out to rectify the short shockies. :beer:

One of these ...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06861_zpsc5825ac3.jpg
... and one of these ...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG06881_zps8aede3f2.jpg
... allowed me to "hot glue" this...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG07111_zps69560c54.jpg
... under the XJ.

Mmmm, bird poo goodness.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG07131_zpse56565dd.jpg

This is what fell out, when it was ripe....
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG07161_zpsf6dfd394.jpg

I poked some holes in both sides...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG07171_zps38a01e41.jpg

... and cut the bottom off...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG07181_zps1c1a8e12.jpg

... so it looked like a cross-over shockie mount, sorta...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG07191_zps080276ea.jpg

:xj-red: workin so far... :bacondance:

Next chapter - exhaust.:crazy:

[Rlpetty43]

I chalk tested my new 35" km2s it was surprising to me how low the pressure needed to be which was about 25 psi

[4.3LXJ]

I chalk tested my new 35" km2s it was surprising to me how low the pressure needed to be which was about 25 psi

Very true. Those big tires don't need much air

[Mudderoy]

Very true. Those big tires don't need much air

Hmmm what pressure should I be running my 33x12.5x15 at?

[4.3LXJ]

I run my 10.50s at 30 - 32. I would say about 28 - 30. The tires will make some noise, but if you hear the lugs slapping the pavement, like mine will do at 35 psi, it is too much

[denverd1]

Sounds like a rough ride!

[XJ Wheeler]

Update on the frame stiffener project...........still not installed!
Not for a lack of effort, actually been working on it for the last three days. Just so many little things needing done has pushed it back and back. So far I've had to modify the stiffeners, frame, and t-case skid. And I suspect the crossmember is next. But, the next step is stripping the rails and stiffeners then weld. Although that will be in a few days, other things more pressing. I do hope to get it done before the weekend, hoping to take both XJs to a local event.

Teaser pic

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Also painted the fuel filler hose panel and installed.

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[oderdene]

Suddenly she is not crank, :( no tick tack. Hit starter and got her crank very very slow, but started. Time to replace brushes

[TallGuyJeep]

Drooled at all this shiny new goodness... :cool:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/02/62d174e01a48a65bd73a2daf7f3dbed9.jpg

ZJ tie rod rod and ends, drag link, Alloy USA ball joints, steering stabilizer, IRO adjustable track bar... Feeling pretty good. Thank you all for the help along the way.

[denverd1]

Drooled at all this shiny new goodness... :cool:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/02/62d174e01a48a65bd73a2daf7f3dbed9.jpg

ZJ tie rod rod and ends, drag link, Alloy USA ball joints, steering stabilizer, IRO adjustable track bar... Feeling pretty good. Thank you all for the help along the way.

TGJ - looks purdy!!

[abebehrmann]

Also painted the fuel filler hose panel and installed.

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Hmmmmmm, I don't have one of those... I wonder if they came on the late models? Anyone out there know?

[XJ Wheeler]

Hmmmmmm, I don't have one of those... I wonder if they came on the late models? Anyone out there know?

Now ya got me wondering! Anyone else wanna look?

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[oderdene]

Suddenly she is not crank, :( no tick tack. Hit starter and got her crank very very slow, but started. Time to replace brushes
Removed starter and found a ground side brushes worn out, no replacement on hand :( , rotated 90 degree and little shave, temporarily installed it back till arrival of replacement brushes :d. now it works like a new :bacondance:

[TallGuyJeep]

TGJ - looks purdy!!
Thanks buddy! :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Worked a lot today on the frame stiffeners, and am glad to say the drivers side is stitched in place. Also a bit frustrated the passenger side isn't. Just takes so long to do each step. But i'm gonna spend all day tomorrow trying to get it finished for Saturday. I am pleased with how well the welding went today. Oddly I ran most of the time with the welder turn all the way up. Not once did it burn through and was able to control it better than I thought I would for the first time welding on my back overhead.

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[NW99XJ]

Hmmmmmm, I don't have one of those... I wonder if they came on the late models? Anyone out there know?
There WAS one on my 99...when i did my rear cut & fold, i had to remove it, modify it, then get creative on the reinstallation.
But yes... I think they (were supposed to) come on all XJ's.

[4.3LXJ]

I believe they all are supposed to have that hose protector

[abebehrmann]

There WAS one on my 99...when i did my rear cut & fold, i had to remove it, modify it, then get creative on the reinstallation.
But yes... I think they (were supposed to) come on all XJ's.


I believe they all are supposed to have that hose protector

I guess this calls for a trip to the junkyard! I love having an excuse to spend a day there. :crazy::patriot:

[Brasscatz]

Sitting up at Texas Direct Auto waiting for an appraisal to trade it in and get the wife a new car to drive the baby around in.

I should specify.... trading in the patriot, not my jeep :p

[4.3LXJ]

The patriot not big enough for one baby?

[Brasscatz]

The patriot not big enough for one baby?
Lol don't question getting rid of a front wheel drive "jeep"!!! Lol jk. It is, but she's had our nieces and nephews in car seats in the patriot before and the back seat isn't very deep and the car seat doesn't fit quite the way she'd like. Plus, the ac won't hold charge and the leak has to be somewhere in the dash because we can't see any dye anywhere. And it needs other repairs like struts and other things, and the cost to repair isn't worth it compared to the value of the jeep.

[4.3LXJ]

I guess things have changed. I hauled my kids around in a 73 Celica :rolleye0012:

[Brasscatz]

Yeah, they come out with new child auto safety laws every 5 minutes these days... I think I read that it was illegal to let a child under 3 years of age to even look at a 73 celica

[4.3LXJ]

It wasn't the car, it was the driver :D

I have a pic of the wee little tukes strapped in their car seats in the back of my topless CJ5 …………………………….

On the sand with a thirty foot rooster tail off the back tire and the front end off the ground. I just don't know where my kids get it :D

[denverd1]

I wheeled it with Firemanray!! And discovered my steering probs are from the steering gear flexing the frame rail like a wet noodle!! Been wanting to do stiffeners so I'll plate it all the way to front bumper and tie it all in.

[Brasscatz]

Bye bye patriot, hello outback!

72967297

[4.3LXJ]

I have one of those. Nice car

[bluedragon436]

Well yesterday I spent the day @ a wrenching party held by local Jeep club.... Unfortunately there were lots of folks that just liked sitting around and BS... But was able to complete the full rear suspension lift minus 1 shock, which I needed a small Dremel bit for.. Was able to complete that shock and get the rear tires back on within 10 minutes this morning...

Pulled the front axle suspension completely apart, unfortunately some of the arms didn't want to cooperate.. so I was only able to get the arms out, and the new LA crossmember installed, as well as 1 coil & the extended brake lines.. Plan to get back to it again in the morning and mount the brackets for the extended lines, install the other coil as well as the new coil retainers... Then get the LA's installed finally.. If it isn't too late, then I'll go ahead and knock out the OTK steering as well... So far she is definitely looking good... Although she turned out to be a bit taller then my 98 was... but once I get it all leveled out, I'll see if the rear is sitting a tad bit taller then the front (like I think it might be)... I'll pull the rear bolts, and go to the other point on the adj shackles... Either way I'm hoping to have her back on all fours and @ the house by tomorrow night...

[KMW-NWXJ]

I crossed the point of no return! Weather was nice, so figured why not take a saw to the body panels? Started cutting out the wheel openings. Got started later in in the day, so only got one front done. But pretty happy with the way it came out. Still need to modify the wheel well liner, but I have an idea for that that I think will work well.

7299


I painted a 2" strip around the new opening with black bed liner. It was too dark for a picture when I got done though.

[illuminator]

On Saturday I took my xj to the mud bug crawl. Had a blast great xj turnout. http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/4jeep/7F55A85A-3740-4855-BA12-E234FE44E419.jpg (http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/4jeep/media/7F55A85A-3740-4855-BA12-E234FE44E419.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

Whew, that was a busy couple days. Friday I worked all day to finish up the stiffener install. The passenger side didn't go quite as well as the other but still pretty good, and quicker. Ended up running out of wire so a quick run and got going again. Ended up finishing after midnight. Total of about 30 hours work, 2lbs of welding wire, and lots of bruises and soreness.

Had one of those pre-senior moments by welding a clamp to the frame. But I turned it around to a good thing and used it for the ground clamp. :D

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All welded up!

7301

Smoothed down what I could...

7302

Seam sealer around the perimeter, and bondo to smooth over the rosettes...

7303

Primer and satin black...

7304

Done!

7305

[4.3LXJ]

Very nice looking

[XJ Wheeler]

Okay, now for Saturday...

I did indeed make it to the Mud Bug Crawl as well. Had a blast. The mud wasn't as wet as I was hoping but still fun. I think i'll start a thread for it just cause I have plenty of pics for you guys.

7307

And, for today. I installed the 97+ ebrake cable bracket. I thought I had all the cables I needed but turns out one of them won't work so I'm gonna have to find a short liberty cable quickly. Also, put the transmission skid plate back on. Doesn't line up quite the same but on there none the less.

7308

[bluedragon436]

Finished the 3 day battle with installing the full IRO 6.5 Long Arm lift kit and IRO double shear TB... driver her home, and will hopefully get a chance to adjust a TB to center up the axle a bit more.. and as soon as I can get the old hardware pressed out of the OTK steering, I'll install it and hopefully tighten up the front end a bit more...

The new height in the rear.. (8" lift height right now) Will let it settle a bit, and wait till I get the rear bumper w/ spare tire and a few other things in the Jeep, and see where she sits then.. Will then drop her down on the adj. shackle if needed..
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150405_125838.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150405_125838.jpg.html)
I think she has a bit more gap now then where she started above those 31's..
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0760.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/IMG_0760.jpg.html)

Most I could get flex wise out of the bastardized lift it had, w/ stock arms.. The most I could get out of a floor jack w/ the new setup was FAR better.. Hoping to get some poser flex shots soon once I get the axle lined back up and the steering taken care of..
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150405_125958.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150405_125958.jpg.html)

[rabies]

oh..so thats what my bracket is supposed to look like? :poke:

[TallGuyJeep]

Finished the 3 day battle with installing the full IRO 6.5 Long Arm lift kit and IRO double shear TB... driver her home, and will hopefully get a chance to adjust a TB to center up the axle a bit more.. and as soon as I can get the old hardware pressed out of the OTK steering, I'll install it and hopefully tighten up the front end a bit more...
Super jealous right now. Been daydreaming of their long arm kit for a long while. Maybe if i can get my boss to sponsor my jeep... ;) post up some poser flex pics, and soon!!

[bluedragon436]

Super jealous right now. Been daydreaming of their long arm kit for a long while. Maybe if i can get my boss to sponsor my jeep... ;) post up some poser flex pics, and soon!!

I'm jealous too... Been looking forward to the LA setup since I first lifted my 98... And even more so since I picked up the parts and have had them sitting in my house for months waiting on a change to get them in the Jeep.. Once I can get everything titied up in the front and aligned, I'll get some poser shots, until I can hit up an open wheel day @ local Jeep clubs property!! Can't wait to flex her out, and see what kind of clearance issues I might have to fight with once I put the 33's on... Got all the front bump stops in, so that should help some... Will have to work on punching the busted nutserts out of the rear so I can install the new rear bumpstops I have.. I can say that once I got the arms and the shocks and everything hooked up, I did a little bit of flexing with the floor jack under the one end... and it was definitely more flexible then it was with the stock arm setup, and the old lift... and that wasn't even the max extent of flexing, just the highest I could get the floor jack to go.. Had I had more time before I needed to be out of the garage I've been using for 3 days, I would have hoisted it up a bit higher using the engine hoist that we used to pick up the rear when we did the rear lift parts...

[TallGuyJeep]

Sounds awesome! Can't wait for pics!!!

[autotech98]

Battled w a water pump in moms 95 grand. It was a pita. I will never complain about changing the pump in my cherokee again...lol

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

[Outlaw star]

Shifter handle. Got tired of the stock one.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/07/f3fbd2f591f396e2d45df090b85b42ed.jpg

[illuminator]

Installed a v8 zj tierod on my xj and aligned the front end, thanks Jake for the help.

[bigjim350]

Made a junkyard run for some parts for a few of my vehicles. Decided it was finally time to replace the headlight door and parking light on my xj that have been busted off for over a year. Now to get it dirty so it matches....
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/Mobile%20Uploads/824A2906-8194-4BB6-8017-9BF8A19BBC48_zpsxy1rfwwp.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Got my A/C working again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its been oh, about FOUR YEARS since it has. Huge thanks to Matt, wouldn't be chillin (literally) without his help. Had to change out the expansion valve, dryer, and a couple fittings. A bit of crud in the expansion valve caused it to clog up. Amazing such a small amount could cause a whole system not to work. But all happy now!

7377

[nickxj94]

Done some home made frame stiffners and rock sliders on the 2door xj today.

Angle iron i cut to fit the unibody rail.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/5e0e114ec2ad43614f4913d24ecfc615.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/510cc5dfb4df7f0ed736ed8641bf0adb.jpg

Home made rock sliders out of 2x4 rectangular tubing
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/899c633e658aba22c55e0c868c6a2f03.jpg

All done and painted/bedlined.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/d26d2b955e6b67c62f49c604464eb04a.jpg

[Mudderoy]

7378

Bumper paint. Got one can to try it out. Bumper end caps were painted a few weeks ago (like 3). Flair and side trim was painted today. Ran out of paint. :(

[XJ Wheeler]

The rain we have had kept me from doing what I wanted...

So Saturday I installed a factory cargo cover. Yes, it is red but as hard as they are to find I won't complain. Especially since it was free, my brother got it but couldn't use it so he gave it to me. :D So, thanks to him!

7384

And today, I swapped out my aging rubicon express sway bar disconnects for a used set of JKS quicker disconnects that I got pretty cheap on ebay. Still missing a spacer and need to get a new linch pin as one it came with was bent.

7385

Good timing too. My old ones were getting a little past their prime. Hopefully that'll take care of the clunking I've been getting when I hit the breaks.

7386

[bruggz351]

Had another little play with the front bar ...

Used to be an ARB non-winch model, that someone modded, to make winch compatible. It had previous repairs on the LHS wing, which was a little odd, maybe from another model or something, either way, it didn't quite match.

So I butchered it!!!!

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG0112_zps1b331a01.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG0798_zpsnzfd5gyw.jpg

... and started tidying it up a little...

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG0843_zpsbcgmfrjy.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG0844_zps0kru14jc.jpg

So far so good...

:p

[NW99XJ]

So my frame stiffeners came in on Friday....
Had 'em delivered to my work, where my only means of getting them home was my dear Honda. I thought it was going to be interesting trying to get them into the car, but they actually fit rather well sliding thru the little "ski door" in the back seat.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20150410_155706.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20150410_155706.jpg.html)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20150410_155731.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20150410_155731.jpg.html)

The only problem was that they kept sliding into my shoulder, it was a rather painful drive home....especially in stop and go traffic.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20150410_163348.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20150410_163348.jpg.html)

Every "stop" they would slide over, and dig into me.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20150410_163334.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20150410_163334.jpg.html)

Managed to get them home without allowing them to amputate my arm or punch a whole thru my dash.
Now they are residing on my work bench...
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20150412_134131.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20150412_134131.jpg.html)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20150412_134152.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20150412_134152.jpg.html)

along with a little something else I had them throw into the order.... More on that later.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20150412_134210.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20150412_134210.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Since you put them in the "ski door" be sure to wax them before use so the snow won't stick :D

Congrats on the purchase

[Brasscatz]

The only problem was that they kept sliding into my shoulder, it was a rather painful drive home....especially in stop and go traffic.[/URL]

Now you know how the ladies feel when we come home and want some lovin' :D

":poke: Hey babe, :poke: hey.... :poke: :poke: BABE :poke: :poke: .... wanna play? :poke: :poke:"

:D :smiley-taunt002: :rolleye0012:

[Poorboy]

I was planning an oil change today if a wasn't struck down by a stomach bug...

Sent from my potato by Tapatalk.

[bluedragon436]

The rain we have had kept me from doing what I wanted...
And today, I swapped out my aging rubicon express sway bar disconnects for a used set of JKS quicker disconnects that I got pretty cheap on ebay. Still missing a spacer and need to get a new linch pin as one it came with was bent.

7385

Good timing too. My old ones were getting a little past their prime. Hopefully that'll take care of the clunking I've been getting when I hit the breaks.

7386

I just ordered new spacers, lynch pins and lock nuts for my JKS disconnects.. Hoping they come in, in time for me to install the disconnects, before this next weekend... if not, then I'll be running my disconnects for the drive to the Romp In The Swamp 2 that my local Jeep club is doing.. Might have a little bit of clunking.. but at least I'll have the sway bar for the trip up.. Wasn't too expensive either to order the parts through the JKS, was pretty surprised... If nothing else you can get the lynch pins through Tractor Supply.. I got a few from there before i realized I needed to order the spacer anyways.. so figured I'd just go ahead and order up both spacers, two new lock nuts and four lynch pins, that way I know I'll have some spares and good parts ready to go..

[nickxj94]

Did some tube work on the xj today. Finally finished my front bumper. 😀

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/e0caaa86e329e3cafaec0172ffe61c7f.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/f130946c4d2d92355695a3537184b158.jpg

[nickxj94]

Also did a tcase drop today. Temporary till i can build my funds back up to buy a sye.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/b7cf096f241a24e35f2ea9bb9f9a4711.jpg

[Mudderoy]

I was planning an oil change today if a wasn't struck down by a stomach bug...

Sent from my potato by Tapatalk.

Those things can be bad, get well soon. :yack:

[XJ Wheeler]

I just ordered new spacers, lynch pins and lock nuts for my JKS disconnects.. Hoping they come in, in time for me to install the disconnects, before this next weekend... if not, then I'll be running my disconnects for the drive to the Romp In The Swamp 2 that my local Jeep club is doing.. Might have a little bit of clunking.. but at least I'll have the sway bar for the trip up.. Wasn't too expensive either to order the parts through the JKS, was pretty surprised... If nothing else you can get the lynch pins through Tractor Supply.. I got a few from there before i realized I needed to order the spacer anyways.. so figured I'd just go ahead and order up both spacers, two new lock nuts and four lynch pins, that way I know I'll have some spares and good parts ready to go..

I know, its just... I have a hard time paying $15.?? to ship a small $1 spacer. Matt said he'll cut one for me out of plastic anyways. It'll be fine till then, I may throw on a rubber washer temporarily.

[XJ Wheeler]

Started on my t-case skid plate...

[bluedragon436]

Got the seized bolts pressed out of the OTK steering drag link.. so now I can hopefully get the OTK steering installed tomorrow with the new hardware that I already ordered.. and doe anti seize...

[Basslicks]

Now you know how the ladies feel when we come home and want some lovin' :D

":poke: Hey babe, :poke: hey.... :poke: :poke: BABE :poke: :poke: .... wanna play? :poke: :poke:"

:D :smiley-taunt002: :rolleye0012:

:rotfl2:

Sooooooo I got a little irritated at work tonight and decided to blow off a little steam on my lunch break. How do gearheads blow off steam? That's right.... we go for a little drive.

So I hit the interstate to go up to the next exit and pick up some Wendy's - by the way, that new Spicy Jalepeno somethingerother sammich is guuuuuuud! - ANYWAY... I got on the on ramp and floored it. Aaaaaaaaaand kept it there... for a while. So you know in the older XJs (mine's a 92) how the speedo goes to 85? Well, just 'cause it stops there doesn't mean that it's governed there. PLUS, I never changed the speedo gear after upping to 31's. Yeah, speedometer reads 16.9% slow.

So yeah, moral of the story is.... Jeeps aren't slow... at least not Jeeps with the 4 litre motor.

:xj-white::character0028::greensmilies-017:

[bluedragon436]

I know, its just... I have a hard time paying $15.?? to ship a small $1 spacer. Matt said he'll cut one for me out of plastic anyways. It'll be fine till then, I may throw on a rubber washer temporarily.

Yeah I hear that.. I added a few more items in on my order, so that way at least it made it seem somewhat more worth the shipping costs.. lol.. I ordered up two of the spacers, 4 pins and two new lock nuts... and it only raised the shipping cost like $1.50 if that.. lol.. So yeah, ended up paying $16 for shipping on an order that was like $8 in the first place.. was pretty sad.. but at least I'll know that I got the right stuff coming and installed... If I had access to someone to hook up the spacers for me, I would have more then gladly done that.. Especially since I already have new pins from Tractor Supply, and could probably pick up the nuts from there too.. but since it didn't change the shipping much, I just went ahead and threw it all in on that order...

[XJ Wheeler]

Yeah I hear that.. I added a few more items in on my order, so that way at least it made it seem somewhat more worth the shipping costs.. lol.. I ordered up two of the spacers, 4 pins and two new lock nuts... and it only raised the shipping cost like $1.50 if that.. lol.. So yeah, ended up paying $16 for shipping on an order that was like $8 in the first place.. was pretty sad.. but at least I'll know that I got the right stuff coming and installed... If I had access to someone to hook up the spacers for me, I would have more then gladly done that.. Especially since I already have new pins from Tractor Supply, and could probably pick up the nuts from there too.. but since it didn't change the shipping much, I just went ahead and threw it all in on that order...

I saw that. Was originally gonna get new nuts, pins, and spacer too but with shipping I just couldn't fit it in the budget. Oh well, JKSs loss.

[bluedragon436]

I saw that. Was originally gonna get new nuts, pins, and spacer too but with shipping I just couldn't fit it in the budget. Oh well, JKSs loss.

Got all the new parts in, and got the pins installed w/ the new nuts and the new bushings... Got the full OTK steering in today.. so plan on hopefully re-installing the sway bar and installing the rest of the JKS disconnects tomorrow...

Got the IRO OTK installed today after finally getting one of the nuts that didn't want to come off.. Took this picture to show the difference in the size of the OTK steering components compared to their stock counterparts..

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150416_184806.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150416_184806.jpg.html)

[Basslicks]

Got all the new parts in, and got the pins installed w/ the new nuts and the new bushings... Got the full OTK steering in today.. so plan on hopefully re-installing the sway bar and installing the rest of the JKS disconnects tomorrow...

Got the IRO OTK installed today after finally getting one of the nuts that didn't want to come off.. Took this picture to show the difference in the size of the OTK steering components compared to their stock counterparts..

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/bluedragon436/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150416_184806.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/user/bluedragon436/media/XJ/1997%20Cherokee%20Country/20150416_184806.jpg.html)

Pretty clean for being old, used parts!

[bruggz351]

Played around with the front bar a bit more the other day.

Mocked it up for a look see...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG08461_zpsgszsanip.jpg

Not too bad... :p
Reckon I'll hang an indicator/parker combo light off the main bar. The smaller bar, under and in front, should protect it ok.

Just gotta decide now, where to mount two antennas. :confused:

Might be a bit low on this bar for UHF. ?? Might have to get a bigger antenna.:D

[bluedragon436]

Pretty clean for being old, used parts!

Which ones?? They're both used... lol.. The new IRO OTK parts I wiped down and put a light coating of paint to clean em up at least until they go offered the first time.. lol.. The old stock parts are just clean from hitting up the car wash..I definitely wouldn't bother wasting my time to clean them up that is for sure..

[TallGuyJeep]

Parked the Jeep in the garage and drove the car to MOAB!! The whole office is down here hangin out, and the boss is paying for rooms and Jeep rentals all day tomorrow. :D sounds like a good deal to me!

[bluedragon436]

Parked the Jeep in the garage and drove the car to MOAB!! The whole office is down here hangin out, and the boss is paying for rooms and Jeep rentals all day tomorrow. :D sounds like a good deal to me!

That's my kind of company outing!!! What do you do again?? I need a job!!! LOL

[TallGuyJeep]

I work for Academy Mortgage, but really my boss is to thank. This wouldn't be happening without him. He's the same guy who got me the job and gave me my trailer and stuff. Good guy to have for a neighbor/boss :)

[bluedragon436]

I work for Academy Mortgage, but really my boss is to thank. This wouldn't be happening without him. He's the same guy who got me the job and gave me my trailer and stuff. Good guy to have for a neighbor/boss :)

Oh that's right.. forgot about the boss/neighbor... Wish I had a boss like that.. heck I wish I could just have someone that wants to donate a trailer to me.. lol

[XJ Wheeler]

Was prepping for an event this Saturday but... that got postponed for two months due to rain. Who would have guessed rain would shut down a big offroad event. :rolleyes: Anyway, when that happened we decided to plan for a run to an offroad park instead. And for the last few days its been pouring with a forecast for more tomorrow we have cancelled it. Maybe hit it in two weeks but have to see. Couldn't get anyone to go with us either so I didn't think going to an unfamiliar park in this weather was best. Oh well, I guess its just more time to plan and hopefully get others to come. But I've been busy anyway...

In the last few days I...

Built a t-case skid plate (will post pics once its mounted), changed the oil, replaced the rear exhaust hanger again (no idea how many times this makes it), fixed the handle on my new cargo cover, built and installed a cb mount for my little cobra 19, and a couple of other little things not worth mentioning.

Just pics of the cb mount. I didn't want to screw into the face of the dash in case I ended up with a different cb or moving this one so a standard flat bracket was out (didn't have one anyway) so I made this one to screw into the bottom of the dash out of 16 gauge steel.

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View from the bottom.

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[Mayooo]

Finally tackled replacing the headliner

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/A7568D9B-1A8F-4969-9DA5-3F1D52E3F58E_zpsq5yocnns.jpg

[bluedragon436]

I got rid of the 90 2dr that I had.. Moved it on to someone who will hopefully have the time to be able to tear into it, and figure out what is up with the no starting issue.. I'm sure it's something simple and easy to figure out, I'm just never home long enough to work on it.. and now I have my 97 that I want to put the time that I am home into it...

[denverd1]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/18/1d90c4da15258189a117c6e049c5bde9.jpg
Picked up some wheels for the WK. Ready to get rid of the "chrome clad" aka plastic wheel covers

Also talked to Daniel at Garage Junkies in Tyler. New shop and they're interested in putting the lift on the WK. Was goIng to do I t myself but I can't seem to find the time. Drop it off Thursday. Then I'll head straight to Discount Tire for some new shoes !!! Love getting new tires!!! I've got one small mod to do and I can fit 33s

[denverd1]

I got rid of the 90 2dr that I had.. Moved it on to someone who will hopefully have the time to be able to tear into it, and figure out what is up with the no starting issue.. I'm sure it's something simple and easy to figure out, I'm just never home long enough to work on it.. and now I have my 97 that I want to put the time that I am home into it...
You check fuses in passenger kick panel?

[bluedragon436]

You check fuses in passenger kick panel?

Yeah checked everything I could think or find to check, checked and replaced every relay and fuse I could find, even ones that I knew had nothing to do with starting, still no go... I think it was probably a loose connection, snipped wire or maybe something with the clock spring or something.. either way didn't have the time @ home to work on it and tear into it anymore... And definitely don't need 2 XJ's right now... maybe once I'm @ home in SC... but not right now...

[Mayooo]

Fixing the deer damage I occurred over the winter..

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/jeep/F3B293E1-820E-4363-B3FB-81C4DB520B86_zpsxw0fc9ze.jpg

[Mayooo]

Finished the fender and grill. Not the straightest but it will work for me. I'm missing the side marker light. I know I have it but can't seem to find it.

Yes I added the angry eyes.

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/jeep/AC11C77D-B8BE-4F2A-9BFD-3FC7FA7DF63D_zpszmpmx5kw.jpg

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/jeep/69CAD0E6-D1A4-40AD-8178-271FD574B120_zpsm2d7hshi.jpg

http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii559/die2end/jeep/21D01A4D-43CC-4002-B8FF-50F06540EE76_zpswmoilq0t.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Glad you got it back to normal. Pesky deer :bang:

[cantab27]

how do you find approach angles with the winch out front like that .....good job on fixing the deer rash ......

[4.3LXJ]

how do you find approach angles with the winch out front like that .....good job on fixing the deer rash ......

Use a sheet of plywood. Then measure that with an angle finder

[bruggz351]

Use a sheet of plywood. Then measure that with an angle finder
[emoji23]

Sent from my FRED

[Mayooo]

how do you find approach angles with the winch out front like that .....good job on fixing the deer rash ......

Never really had any problems with it.

[rabies]

still have death wobble.
very last parts that arent new. ..bushings.
started with uppers. if this doesnt fix it. il replace lower control arms completely.
$10 each on ebay
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_154105.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_154105.jpg.html)
had to sawzall and hammer out the old sleeve
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_163154.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_163154.jpg.html)

wobble was less after upper psgner bushing replacement.
still have drivr side and lower control arms to do
all bushings were poly from last owner. they are junk and shrunken

[4.3LXJ]

Do you know what your castor angle is?

[TallGuyJeep]

still have death wobble.
very last parts that arent new. ..bushings.
started with uppers. if this doesnt fix it. il replace lower control arms completely.
$10 each on ebay
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_154105.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_154105.jpg.html)
had to sawzall and hammer out the old sleeve
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/rick_rabies/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_163154.jpg (http://s943.photobucket.com/user/rick_rabies/media/XJ%20Jeep/20150417_163154.jpg.html)

wobble was less after upper psgner bushing replacement.
still have drivr side and lower control arms to do
all bushings were poly from last owner. they are junk and shrunken
Old unbalanced tires caused mine if you haven't adressed that already.

[rabies]

after that i will try tires. my 31s are cracked bad. idk about caster.
new aftermarket WJ uppeer control arms seemed to correct some in the front.
just had an alignment. tires are just expensive :/

[TallGuyJeep]

after that i will try tires. my 31s are cracked bad. idk about caster.
new aftermarket WJ uppeer control arms seemed to correct some in the front.
just had an alignment. tires are just expensive :/
Yeah, tires are pricey. I would have them rotated and balanced before you pull the trigger on new tires though. They should at least be able to tell you if your tires are unbalanced or not then you will know for sure.

[Carves]

Wellll ... I just know that the Pony Express or Wells Fargo is not going to, deliver me a free, prepaid fr8, XJTalk coffee cup .....


... but I did this again anyway ...

:p .... :D:D



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Cooling%20Bits/TM1%20connection%2001b_zps11kl48x7.jpg

[KMW-NWXJ]

I put new struts from RockAuto on the rear hatch. Then I tried to use the old ones for the hood, but apparently they were not worn enough! I mounted one and when I tried to close the hood I couldn't budge it. Would have bent the hood right in half before it would have moved.

The hatch would not open all the way, and would only hold about 3\4 of the way up. On cold days it was worse. If that wasn't worn enough, then there's no way I could live with them on the hatch long enough to get them bad enough to work for the hood! Now I'm wondering what other weaker struts I can get to do it with.

[autotech98]

Wow. Did that with my old struts too..http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/26/469713b06c47c265934a9e80025e8e18.jpg

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

[KMW-NWXJ]

Well you guys must not be replacing your struts until they don't hold the hatch up at all! I mounted mine just like that and it would not budge!

[autotech98]

Yeah mine were at that point.still a little stiff when i start to close the hood but i mounted them pretty far back on the fenders..http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/26/5fd8a350b399060b2e9938dfe53ba21b.jpg

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

[KMW-NWXJ]

Hmm. Maybe I'll try changing mount points to give the hood more leverage on the strut.

[autotech98]

Mine are all the way back at the seam. What did you use for the other end? I found these on the back window of a honda passport/ isuzu trooperhttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/26/66e68a98ff6d25659bb6897d74762fdd.jpg

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

[autotech98]

Alot of pressure on the hood release though. Still working on that part

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

[KMW-NWXJ]

I order some ball mounts off Amazon for like $3.

[autotech98]

I saw that but im cheap lol.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

[KMW-NWXJ]

Well I am too, but it would cost me more than that in gas just to drive to the wrecking yard.

[autotech98]

Luckily i have a bunch of yards close by. Im thinking of grabbing the parts that everyone on here has trouble finding. Just to be able to help others out. I know how frustrating it can be trying to find stuff

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547

[XJ Wheeler]

Gonna recap the last week... not necessarily in any order.

Painted and installed a new set of brackets.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P4230108%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P4230108%202.jpg.html)

Finished the t-case skid and installed.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1300729%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1300729%202.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1300770%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1300770%202.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1300777%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1300777%202.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1300766%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1300766%202.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1300778%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1300778%202.jpg.html)

Repositioned the rear rock light, lengthened the wiring, and got it all dirty.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1310122%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1310122%202.jpg.html)

Drove through the woods. Will probably start a thread for this soon.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P4230306.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P4230306.jpg.html)

Shredded a shock bushings due to rough roads.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1310118%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1310118%202.jpg.html)

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1310119%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1310119%202.jpg.html)

Replaced the bushing with an old one I had laying around till I can get a proper replacement.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/Stormy%203/P1310121%202.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/Stormy%203/P1310121%202.jpg.html)

Replaced the rear exhaust hanger for the (no idea) time. Put on some new linch pins for the disconnects.

[TallGuyJeep]

Looks like you put some kind of anti theft device on that bracket, looks good. Mind if i ask how it works or for some more pics?

[denverd1]

Sweet action Jake. Your rig keeps getting better and better.

I did some trimming to the fender liner and pinch weld on the WK. She's sitting a few inches taller. And ready for new shoes.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/29/992c698b1f6c77c92898edfa88b0e362.jpg

sent from my Samsoon S5 from the bottom of a mud hole

[XJ Wheeler]

Sweet action Jake. Your rig keeps getting better and better.

I did some trimming to the fender liner and pinch weld on the WK. She's sitting a few inches taller. And ready for new shoes.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/29/992c698b1f6c77c92898edfa88b0e362.jpg

sent from my Samsoon S5 from the bottom of a mud hole

Thanks Denver!

Wk will look much more appropriate with that altitude. Planning on bigger meats?

Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk

[XJ Wheeler]

Got this for my b-day.

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So I wanted to mount it here for a 3rd brake light.

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After getting a template made up I cut it out of 16 gauge, bent, smoothed, drilled, tapped.

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And a test fit.

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And got coated in black. Still gotta wire it in and mount it. I also want to make a cover panel but that'll have to wait till I have more time.

[reddragon72]

Took a pair of old Halogen lights and redid them with HID 65 watt crystal bulbs. HUGE improvement!

http://i57.tinypic.com/2h89vrs.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/2i0age9.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/fka49u.jpg

You can see my hands shadow on the tree in broad daylight with the light around 15 feet away.
http://i58.tinypic.com/plu1v.jpg

All I had to do to fit them was cut the back out and seal them in with some all weather sealant. Very nice and really lights up the road and yard. I'll take a pic tonight and post it up.

[denverd1]

Wk will look much more appropriate with that altitude. Planning on bigger meats?



Does the pope shit in the woods??? Hell yes he does!!!

Yep, just waiting on the 15th. Nothing but dust left in my wallet :rolleye0012: :rolleyes:

[rabies]

ripped out the AC condser. ill remove the one in heater core. scrap prices are handsome

[denverd1]

Wk will look much more appropriate with that altitude. Planning on bigger meats?



Does the pope shit in the woods??? Hell yes he does!!!

Yep, just waiting on the 15th. Nothing but dust left in my wallet :rolleye0012: :rolleyes:

thinking these KO2 from BFG
http://cdn.offroadxtreme.com/image/2014/09/breaking-baja-bfgoodrich-ko2-tackles-worlds-toughest-terrain11.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Nice! Wonder how they hold up to the long legend of the bfg at.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.