What did you do to your Jeep today?

[oderdene]

guess, what happened there

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-etLKUR8bqwQ/VZtZwWIFFrI/AAAAAAAAD_g/LadDMZlomQ8/s1600/20150706_184410.jpg
rear of rear tire almost at fender :(


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-afJmRepZ93g/VZtZwvPQDwI/AAAAAAAAD_k/zuz1jRwi14U/s1600/20150706_222629.jpg

passenger side main leaf eye is broken & leaf pack hit to floor board

[Carves]

guess, what happened there .........................
passenger side main leaf eye is broken & leaf pack hit to floor board


Ouch,

... looks like you will be doing things to your jeep ... for a few days :(


Is the damage going to be an easy fix for you ??

[oderdene]

Ouch,

... looks like you will be doing things to your jeep ... for a few days :(


Is the damage going to be an easy fix for you ??

hope so, got a spare main leaf from friend and dismounted broken leaf pack yesterday. Today after work will assemble everything back. I believe some silicone seal and sheet metal helps for floor damage :D

[4.3LXJ]

Ouch, that is not a common failure Od. I am sure you will get it back together. Haven't heard from you lately Od. Nice to have you back

[oderdene]

Being super busy, just lurking here early morning everyday. Was no fabbing modding and wheeling. Drove hard last weekend on rough terrain with a load of weights in cargo, guess it may finish old crack. Leaf pack not touched since me completed bastard pack lift 7 years ago :d

Eye

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/07/62a4493f3139cdc6ebba14da84ab933e.jpg


Floor under rear seat

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/07/edb303cd632f4f69503f2ed154aeaf3b.jpg


Btw, how tight should be shackle and front leaf eye bolts? Guess, thay shall be not really tight, allowing circular movement. Am I correct?

[4.3LXJ]

What is your bastard pack like Od? The leaf configuration may have contributed to this. Can you post some pics later? The bolts should be good and tight. You want to tighten them after the weight of the vehicle is on them. The bushings need to be tight or you will get abnormal wear on the bolts and brackets

[oderdene]

here they are, with some fancy coloured grease between leaf,

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/07/3cab73d00271c126fcc5bf2879a71164.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

I can't get the pic to blow up, but it looks like you have a heavy leaf that goes right to where the crack is on the main?

[oderdene]

I can't get the pic to blow up, but it looks like you have a heavy leaf that goes right to where the crack is on the main?

Yes, my 2nd leaf is cut main leaf. Both end is little over eye center. Crack is located at 2nd leaf end

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Loyueh8CKA/VZx-Uz1rxMI/AAAAAAAAEAE/cgXk7ie225A/s1600/20150708_060834a.jpg

got an idea from aftermarket leaf pack

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1//9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/c/rc-ls450-xj_3.jpg

[cantab27]

too many pies oderdene.........

[bruggz351]

Hey oderdene,
I'm not an engineer, but IMHO, I believe the second leaf may had a role to play in the failure.
I think perhaps the top edge might be too sharp ? The red arrow. Maybe a greater radius, as shown by the yellow lines, would alleviate the stresses on the main leaf. ??

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/misculanious/20150708_060834a_zpsrecfjlbw.jpg

As I said, I'm no engineer, but to me, a sharp edge like that would provide a great pivot point for stress riser.

cheers

p.s. unless the poor quality pic doesn't show, there is already a perfectly good radius there, therefor debunking my theory. :o Then I shall crawl back under my bottle of Rum....:smiley-taunt002:

[bruggz351]

I had to pull this out...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09511_zpskyq3is0t.jpg

... because the fabric was around everyone's ears. :mad:
I shall paint it, I think. With a flexi coat and in the colour of sand.:D

This...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09521_zps1i80jvbw.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09541_zpslglb7ier.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09551_zpsfpz45khw.jpg

... shall be painted in olive green and brown. :bacondance:
To match these...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG0048_zps751738c6.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG0273_zps31d6ae83.jpg:D

I'll try and remember what else I've been up to and share.......

[bruggz351]

Lookie what I made.....

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09081_zps1kukzwyz.jpg

Simple as.

A number '8' pool ball. I forget the size drills I used, sorry. :o
I used a stanley knife to remove the black rubber from the factory shifter, just around the base, and using a hacksaw, removed the section that fits onto gear shifter.
I found that a 22-250 shell fits perfectly onto the detent actuating rod. You know, the white plastic pleasure stick looking thingy. Perfect fit.
I drilled the pool ball, slowly getting larger so I didn't chip the ball, until it was a nice size for the 22-250 case.
I then turned it over to drill the bottom out until the bottom of the original shifter was an interference fit.

That's it. Make sure you orientate the mount properly, as they only go one way on the shifter.

It's MUCH more comfy to use, and the reason I attempted this, I kept knocking the trans into neutral with my knee, has been alleviated.

[oderdene]

Hey oderdene,
I'm not an engineer, but IMHO, I believe the second leaf may had a role to play in the failure.
I think perhaps the top edge might be too sharp ? The red arrow. Maybe a greater radius, as shown by the yellow lines, would alleviate the stresses on the main leaf. ??

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/misculanious/20150708_060834a_zpsrecfjlbw.jpg

As I said, I'm no engineer, but to me, a sharp edge like that would provide a great pivot point for stress riser.

cheers

p.s. unless the poor quality pic doesn't show, there is already a perfectly good radius there, therefor debunking my theory. :o Then I shall crawl back under my bottle of Rum....:smiley-taunt002:


Good eye, thanks bro. Yes the are, will grind them soon a little as instructed. Thanks again.

I already assembled everything, but soon will be... :D

[oderdene]

too many pies oderdene.........


yeah, without them she is not going that high :bang:

drooling for full leaf pack or shackle relocation box with longer shackle, degree shim and sye etc, but time and funds stopped me to fulfill all my dreams :bacondance:

[4.3LXJ]

Lookie what I made.....

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09081_zps1kukzwyz.jpg


It's MUCH more comfy to use, and the reason I attempted this, I kept knocking the trans into neutral with my knee, has been alleviated.

Old school hot rod in the US :thumbsup:

[Pookapotamus]

Lookie what I made.....



http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09081_zps1kukzwyz.jpg




Well there's your problem! Your gauges are on the wrong side of the jeep!!! [emoji50]


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[abebehrmann]

[QUOTE=bruggz351;210356]Lookie what I made.....

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09081_zps1kukzwyz.jpg

QUOTE]

Nice, now you HAVE TO buy this jacket and wear it everywhere.

[bruggz351]

[QUOTE=bruggz351;210356]Lookie what I made.....

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG09081_zps1kukzwyz.jpg

QUOTE]

Nice, now you HAVE TO buy this jacket and wear it everywhere.

Heeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

[Basslicks]

Man.... I gotta log in here more often. The "go-to first unread post" feature in the subscriptions only sends me back a week. I know it's been longer than that since I've logged on.

I can't remember what progress I've shared with you guys so sorry if I double something up.

I'm sure I've shared with you that the heep's sittin' on 31's now...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jwM8-IwTcU0/VOMNeFHIF4I/AAAAAAAAPIk/gz2QlkoaLr4/s800/20150216_084551.jpg

But in recent news, I've....

Finished painting my leaf springs and track bar...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dycw1ruRqek/VUrRt--XO_I/AAAAAAAAPmw/5y9rmrjouKA/s800/IMAG1149.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IZYyYA05pF8/VUrR3OTrmCI/AAAAAAAAPnI/1nd6NcfZ4z4/s800/IMAG1152.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EqS-3CrsQRM/VUrR7_qKqGI/AAAAAAAAPnY/Yj5_irFIrc0/s800/IMAG1154.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7f3ol4aAWf8/VWepyVDIG9I/AAAAAAAAP14/c_EXeAk2aaE/s800/20150528_180009.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zvFZW97f_hc/VZXi8mC-GxI/AAAAAAAAP44/t64pVXuogTE/s800/20150702_182748.jpg

Made a list....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3t8g-2CMAOE/VWHVtEdd9WI/AAAAAAAAPto/JaiM55g7goQ/s800/Screenshot_2015-05-24-09-42-04.png

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oX3Ad-R09tM/VWHVuHck_EI/AAAAAAAAPtw/0zLql2d_nqQ/s800/Screenshot_2015-05-24-09-42-12.png

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UM429rOdcbI/VWHVvFeDT5I/AAAAAAAAPt4/fm8X-YKEOw4/s800/Screenshot_2015-05-24-09-42-20.png

Installed 6.5's in the doors in place of my 5.25's

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3bzHpYEMA6I/VXzXBaVBedI/AAAAAAAAP3M/Kdj8kBcoNGk/s800/20150613_194421.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AuD-0yff3gU/VXzXDhbWiNI/AAAAAAAAP3U/K_tOdOBOoNI/s800/20150613_194402.jpg

Took off the valve cover, scraped off the factory (non)sealant and installed a felpro gasket, and painted the valve cover while I was at it....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9uxbFzMt-bI/VZXivxY3vGI/AAAAAAAAP4Q/EvmOhJ_05Pw/s800/20150702_130437.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JL9ICeI5P5Q/VZXi0dpXnMI/AAAAAAAAP4g/UYAEwi46eZg/s800/20150702_144818.jpg
(prep - this is what a CLEAN aluminum cover looks like... instead of the greasey-black coating that it had)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--4VvWCgPHqU/VZXi4i8xGvI/AAAAAAAAP4w/-AzLnjSCR9U/s800/20150702_145606.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-82NxcPVC0a0/VZgdkj33QzI/AAAAAAAAP8U/tQ407omGvts/s800/FB_IMG_1435871985901.jpg
(waiting for paint to dry... literally)

{img]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JQuF7O2SdeI/VZXjnhrbgkI/AAAAAAAAP5I/Y3iYzMkDOKo/s800/20150702_200239.jpg[/img]
(All finished - ain't it PURDY?)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dIuUgiywVPM/VZXjqArG2zI/AAAAAAAAP5Q/RPIeWaI-uf8/s800/20150702_205949.jpg
(all installed.... should have waited for it to CURE - not just dry... c'es la vis)

Crossed a couple things off the list...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mJguIzwrjrI/VZgcUKdRd8I/AAAAAAAAP8I/we8vdILseQM/s800/Screenshot_2015-07-04-13-45-22.png

...aaaand started removing plasti-dip off the wheels - even though I plan on swapping my steelies back on
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEHa5x3gNv0/VZ39yQL9IGI/AAAAAAAAP9I/tRjqGmrS31Y/s800/20150709_002456.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gJ-hQu7pqJg/VZ392gw_swI/AAAAAAAAP9Y/eYFNHPKrofo/s800/20150709_002511.jpg

So yeah... that's been my past couple of months I guess.

[jdsilvaca]

Working on putting in the axel tube seals. I got mine from Ten Alloy, which is Motive brand. I will attempt to post some pictures. I usually get an error message stating "image is too large", but will give it a go. This is on my 97 XJ

[Poorboy]

Replaced the light bulbs in the cluster, switch pods, and the console indicators. Not all were dead, but I changed them all anyway since I was already there. While the console was out, it got scrubbed. Fixed my parking brake light so it works now.

All the fresh bright bulbs and cleaning make a major improvement in how the vehicle looks inside.

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[jdsilvaca]

ok, job is all done. Very easy. I had just replaced both hubs and axle u-joints so everything came apart very easily. Unable to post pictures. Guess I am too dumb to figure that part out.

[jdsilvaca]

Ok, I did manage to upload some pictures of my axle tube seal job to my profile, under pictures/albums. If you're interested, check them out.

[XJ Wheeler]

Ok, I did manage to upload some pictures of my axle tube seal job to my profile, under pictures/albums. If you're interested, check them out.

I get that message too if the pic is much over 3MBs.

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[Carves]

Froze my fingers off washing it and the carbuncle.


Why does the paddock chosen for a carpark, at a farm clearing sale,


... always have 60 ton of fresh cowshyte in it .. :mad: .. :rolleyes: .. :D

[bruggz351]

Froze my fingers off washing it and the carbuncle.


Why does the paddock chosen for a carpark, at a farm clearing sale,


... always have 60 ton of fresh cowshyte in it .. :mad: .. :rolleyes: .. :D
Should've used warm water, Carves.[emoji16]
Not too hot though,
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-no6TdPQxa5s/Tj8rC3APkWI/AAAAAAAAAeg/gzvv4PCHrJU/s400/rick.jpg

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[Carves]

Used it as a RHD postal service jeep .. :rolleye0012:



... by taking some fleabay sales down to the post office for shipping.


Whilst parked out the front, some bloke in a shiny new yota covered in, AussieRealBling bits, was giving it the evil eye.


He started on about ... needing toyo toughness for aussie conditions .. :rolleyes:


I told him they hadn't made a tough toyota since I bought my last 40series in 1984 .. :D

... but that was probably before he was born .. :rolleyes: .. :D

[bluedragon436]

Used it as a RHD postal service jeep .. :rolleye0012:



... by taking some fleabay sales down to the post office for shipping.


Whilst parked out the front, some bloke in a shiny new yota covered in, AussieRealBling bits, was giving it the evil eye.


He started on about ... needing toyo toughness for aussie conditions .. :rolleyes:


I told him they hadn't made a tough toyota since I bought my last 40series in 1984 .. :D

... but that was probably before he was born .. :rolleyes: .. :D

Hey that was just after I was born... But I've looked into Yota's enough to know that it is still true.... especially in the US market.. at least in other countries they still offered the SFA's, and offered diesels and such... Heck can still get a SFA, diesel w/ the old late 70's-80's style bed on them... with modern interior... in some countries... Then again we always get the short end of the stick.. up until a few years back you could still go and buy and old school VW Beetle, brand new in Mexico... I thought that was so awesome, to be able to pick one up and get it back to the states and when someone is like, is that a 72?? You could just be like, nope it's a 2013... and see their reaction.. lol

[XJ Wheeler]

Replaced another rock light bulb. Guess the bulb doesn't like mud... And over the past couple weeks, thanks to those wonderful drivers that use their cars for a living room while they should be noticing light changes, I've noticed my horn is sounding a bit hoarse. Knocked on the right one and the slosh of the ocean commenced. Pulled it off, and drained as much as I could and re-installed. I got up under there to listen while my brother sounded it. The right one wasn't putting out anything I could tell. So, looks like a replacement is in order. I know ZJ horns are louder and I've heard caddy horns can have some noise to them.

[autotech98]

Deisel locomotive horn works awesome Jacob. Although may cause some people to mess their shorts.lol

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[XJ Wheeler]

Deisel locomotive horn works awesome Jacob. Although may cause some people to mess their shorts.lol

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Lol, I was thinking something I could grab cheap in the yard. I normally have a cheap air horn as well but the dang mud took out the compressor too.

[autotech98]

Had thr autozone airhorn on a bronco. Didnt sound bad

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[4.3LXJ]

Replaced another rock light bulb. Guess the bulb doesn't like mud... And over the past couple weeks, thanks to those wonderful drivers that use their cars for a living room while they should be noticing light changes, I've noticed my horn is sounding a bit hoarse. Knocked on the right one and the slosh of the ocean commenced. Pulled it off, and drained as much as I could and re-installed. I got up under there to listen while my brother sounded it. The right one wasn't putting out anything I could tell. So, looks like a replacement is in order. I know ZJ horns are louder and I've heard caddy horns can have some noise to them.

Just about any of the 50, 60s,and 70s have horns that will blow your socks off. Look for the dual horns

[XJ Wheeler]

Had thr autozone airhorn on a bronco. Didnt sound bad

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$3 at the junkyard so hopefully i'll get one there. That is, once it cools off. :rolleye0012:


Just about any of the 50, 60s,and 70s have horns that will blow your socks off. Look for the dual horns

Good advice. Usually not much of that era but have seen a few.

[Poorboy]

Oohgah horns are where it's at. Air horns work the best though.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Oohgah horns are where it's at. Air horns work the best though.

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That would be entertaining!

[4.3LXJ]

If you have a real 6V Ooga horn and run it on 12V, it will be pretty loud

[denverd1]

You can buy them for a few bucks on amazon

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[Poorboy]

I had quad note horns on my Olds Toronado. Loud! I also had an oohgah horn on an old Mazda pickup. Air horns will be going on the Jeep soon.

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[Poorboy]

Inspected the entire driver side of The Red Wagon after having some punk bitch came through the lot at work shooting at the buildings and vehicles with a pellet gun.

I'm a little more than angry tonight.

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[denverd1]

Inspected the entire driver side of The Red Wagon after having some punk bitch came through the lot at work shooting at the buildings and vehicles with a pellet gun.

I'm a little more than angry tonight.

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Any camera footage?

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[Poorboy]

Lots of camera footage. Already turned over to police. They owe me a paint job, and I'm not talking maaco either.

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[Brasscatz]

I'd be beyond furious...

[4.3LXJ]

I vote for an attitude adjustment

[denverd1]

With a pipe wrench

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[Poorboy]

They're likely to get an attitude adjustment by the Cities Finest in the form of injected lead poisoning. One of the managers own a Lincoln Navigator.... He's out for blood.

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[Brasscatz]

If I owned a Lincoln Navigator I'd be out for blood too.... for the salesman's blood that managed to sell it to me :P lol jk....

[denverd1]

Navi's are posh bro!

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[bigjim350]

Had a busy day. Tightened up a loose track bar bracket and pitman arm on the xj. Then painted the hood satin black so the light bar wouldn't blind me so much.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/92961730f4f4145415c710231a646958.jpg
Then i plugged a tire on one of my 4wheelers and my Nissan. After that i put a new clutch cable on the mustang and put on some new style 5.0 emblems on the fenders.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/f68cf360fd68167501681c1b5d310fca.jpg

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[XJ Wheeler]

Both are looking SWEET Jim!

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[bluedragon436]

Both are looking good Jim... Really liking that 5.0...

[4.3LXJ]

I have always wondered how much glare those light bars give on the hood

[bigjim350]

I have always wondered how much glare those light bars give on the hood
Well with white paint its quite a lot. So bad it makes the light bar almost worth leaving off.

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[4.3LXJ]

That is what I thought might happen. I was toying with an idea for a shield on the bottom to keep that from happening

[bigjim350]

Works good now with the painted hood. Makes night wheeling much more fun
https://vimeo.com/134271500


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[XJ Wheeler]

I have always wondered how much glare those light bars give on the hood

The color of the vehicle makes all the difference. Mine isn't bad at all, and its a dark blue. Its like shining a bright flashlight on a surface in front of your eyes. White will make you squint. :D

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[Carves]

Well with white paint its quite a lot. So bad it makes the light bar almost worth leaving off.


yep yep yep ... you get so occupied, staring at every scratch and swirl in the bonnet paint ... You dont see the tree you're about to hit .. :D

Matt black finish will help a lot.




That is what I thought might happen. I was toying with an idea for a shield on the bottom to keep that from happening

Give some thought to that.

I made up shields out of 6" poly drainpipe halves, angle cut, for some round lights I had on a landrover or something,

Worked fine except the road speed wind,

...kept turning the lights into anti-aircraft searchlights ... the whistling wasnt real enjoyable either. :rolleyes:

Most successful fix imho ... is just mount the lights far enough back - so that the roof casts a shadow, to the leading edge of the bonnet.

[bigjim350]

yep yep yep ... you get so occupied, staring at every scratch and swirl in the bonnet paint ... You dont see the tree you're about to hit .. :D


.

Ive hit that tree many times. A light bar isnt gonna stop that.

[Basslicks]

Had a busy day. Tightened up a loose track bar bracket and pitman arm on the xj. Then painted the hood satin black so the light bar wouldn't blind me so much.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/92961730f4f4145415c710231a646958.jpg
Then i plugged a tire on one of my 4wheelers and my Nissan. After that i put a new clutch cable on the mustang and put on some new style 5.0 emblems on the fenders.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/22/f68cf360fd68167501681c1b5d310fca.jpg

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I'm not a ford fan, but I do appreciate Fox Bodies... and that one is really nice!


Works good now with the painted hood. Makes night wheeling much more fun
https://vimeo.com/134271500


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Wow, that does make a big difference. I was planning on painting my hood similar to the traihawk design but wasn't sure about the benefit... now it's a go! :thumbsup:




Most successful fix imho ... is just mount the lights far enough back - so that the roof casts a shadow, to the leading edge of the bonnet.

My thoughts too.... but I like the look of the matted out hood too.

Anyone in a hot climate ever use plasti-dip on the hood? Just wondering how well it holds up to the sun beating down on it combined with underhood temps.



In more recent news... FINALLY swapped my wheels out. No more rubbing on the control arms and sway bar.

Before:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9ZboYpc8lPI/VOMNjLd2cGI/AAAAAAAAPI0/NFsXGaJ9-cM/s800-Ic42/20150216_084511.jpg

After:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6tJ4BK1RSis/VamemXXFVgI/AAAAAAAAP-c/9zOQxXIktNA/s800-Ic42/20150717_160706.jpg

Off-road test:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Oe-IE9tQaCU/Vazr3i2uLEI/AAAAAAAAP_Q/-ncV7dOBT_g/s800-Ic42/20150719_170015.jpg

No more LCA and swaybar rubbing... but I really need to do something about that pinch seam in the front fenderwells.... OWIE!!!

[denverd1]

Bassdude, matted hood: thats gonna look great wilth your rear quarters

[denverd1]

Works good now with the painted hood. Makes night wheeling much more fun
https://vimeo.com/134271500


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Ok thats the first vid that truthfully explains how bright these things are. All the pics with ISO at 1600 aren't telling the whole story. F'n bright!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Ok thats the first vid that truthfully explains how bright these things are. All the pics with ISO at 1600 aren't telling the whole story. F'n bright!!

You might like this one. The iso is turned down but I tried to get it closest to reality as possible.

https://youtu.be/ZrE4wrnpJ4E

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[denverd1]

Jake that was pretty cool! I felt bad for the other jeep. you put a 13.5" light bar up against some halogens!!! :smiley-laughing021: poor guy!

Ok. I'm going to look for a good place on my rig for some lights. I think I want rock lights first, but I'll put a bar up front as well

[autotech98]

Love my 20" spot flood combo on my bumper. So put my 1/0 battery cables on xj. Huge improvement! Starts faster better grounding. Lights are brighter. Will take some pics and post up. Helped a buddy with a wiring issue. WASHED MY WIFES GRAND twice!!! Its white and someone never washes it[emoji15] waxed it too. Artic white is a little dazzling. I understand jim painting his hood lol. Oh and installed new headlight housings in daughters Grand.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/24/ca42183d2004e7f506ba5ab83faf247b.jpg

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[XJ Wheeler]

Swapped in a new compressor for my air horns. Then noticed sand up inside the horns themselves so they got the heave ho as well. Back to blasting air...

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[cpttuna]

Getting ready to fight the road salt eating up the jeeps again this winter, I had rust again on both front doors at the bottom on the 98. I decided to grind down to bare metal and apply truck bed coating from the plastic door guard molding to the bottom of the door as well as to the underside of the vehicle. I also did the underside of the wife's 01. I used the Duplicolor brand for several reasons: It was available in the gallon can(I did not need a kit and it is smooth and not textured. A gallon cost about $70. Before this summer, I would just purchase 6 cans of spray undercoating and blast away at each of the jeeps. I hope this method of getting under the vehicle and brushing it on good lasts longer. I don't see many posts about how others prepare. I assume they either garage their jeeps for the winter or live in Texas like many on this site and don't have the problem.

[XJ Wheeler]

Getting ready to fight the road salt eating up the jeeps again this winter, I had rust again on both front doors at the bottom on the 98. I decided to grind down to bare metal and apply truck bed coating from the plastic door guard molding to the bottom of the door as well as to the underside of the vehicle. I also did the underside of the wife's 01. I used the Duplicolor brand for several reasons: It was available in the gallon can(I did not need a kit and it is smooth and not textured. A gallon cost about $70. Before this summer, I would just purchase 6 cans of spray undercoating and blast away at each of the jeeps. I hope this method of getting under the vehicle and brushing it on good lasts longer. I don't see many posts about how others prepare. I assume they either garage their jeeps for the winter or live in Texas like many on this site and don't have the problem.

Yep, the only salt we see is at the beach. :p

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[4.3LXJ]

They salt the roads in the Sierras, but nothing like the east and midwest

[Carves]

Took it out for short sunday drivies.

Got it and the trailer covered in mud, had muddy boot prints all over the floor mats, leaves and tree branches all over the roof rack ... and nearly needed winching.


"overlanding" .. :confused::confused:






Nahhh ..... just taking some garden and tree trimmings to the council dump .. :D

[oderdene]

weekend was very effective

upgraded to WJ brake booster and master cylinder

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cEIemrA3umU/VbOR1p6WBTI/AAAAAAAAEK0/DxQrD-UXt74/s1600/20150725_122031.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GQKhiI-JFA4/VbTeB1zSSPI/AAAAAAAAENU/s0jYYdd8L_g/s1600/20150726_184633.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5_Nww-pHpKM/VbTffZa8lqI/AAAAAAAAENk/alVVFh_uAjU/s1600/20150726_123609.jpg

brake is little soft, maybe needs a bleeding again

received Bosch fuel pump and airtex fuel strainer. Installed them

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G8v1JdI3vuk/VbThFi7y44I/AAAAAAAAEN4/huDNsiUy5j0/s1600/20150726_154241.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwAHhczvVgE/VbThCHiqPsI/AAAAAAAAENw/6jUT2CCqohc/s1600/20150726_163747.jpg



centered steering wheel and steering gearbox little tightened

[4.3LXJ]

Hmmm, what year WJ master cylinder Od. I put one in and couldn't shut the hood. Plastic reservoir was too tall

[nickxj94]

Been out for awhile. Jeep been down for the last month. Had a cracked flexplate,so parked it till i could afford to fix it.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/26/3b6d6be70bfd1195837edc03a99130b8.jpg

Finally last Friday i fixed it.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/26/90a491d0f412832adb45ea02338514e2.jpg
That's about all I've done the last few weeks. Well i did recharge my ac again since it is hotter than the blazes of hell here in Arkansas!

[bruggz351]

Took it out for short sunday drivies.

Got it and the trailer covered in mud, had muddy boot prints all over the floor mats, leaves and tree branches all over the roof rack ... and nearly needed winching.


"overlanding" .. :confused::confused:






Nahhh ..... just taking some garden and tree trimmings to the council dump .. :D
Did it cost you, your third born?

Our dump fees rose by $10 this year, to $35.00, to dump a load from your 6 x 4 with less than 600 mm side walls.

They didn't like my comment, "Mate, I'm leaving, not taking!"



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[oderdene]

Are they different? Just bought used one from ebay, without thinking about size

99 00 01 02 03 04 GRAND CHEROKEE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230838131876?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649









Hmmm, what year WJ master cylinder Od. I put one in and couldn't shut the hood. Plastic reservoir was too tall

[4.3LXJ]

Are they different? Just bought used one from ebay, without thinking about size

99 00 01 02 03 04 GRAND CHEROKEE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230838131876?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Well, they are here. I robbed the 99 booster and master off the wreck we have and the reservoir was too tall. I got one at the pick and pull for a 98ZJ and it fit very well. Haven't tried it yet. Also got the proportioning valve to go with it

[Dredwolf]

Put a new winch cover on the winch, since the old one rotted off. Maybe one day.:bang:

[XJ Wheeler]

Got started on the cover for the third brake light cover. But not sure i like how its coming out. May go back to the drawing board with this one.

7976

[autotech98]

Was lookin at the third brake light on that range rover today and i thought of you jacob...then i wondered where i could get one and mold it into the liftgate on the 98. God this new job is gonna give me too many ideas....lol

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[XJ Wheeler]

Was lookin at the third brake light on that range rover today and i thought of you jacob...then i wondered where i could get one and mold it into the liftgate on the 98. God this new job is gonna give me too many ideas....lol

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Lol, thanks bud.

Yours should have one, but I believe the '97-01 had them on the outside of the liftgate at the top center.

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[Poorboy]

96 and prior has it on the bottom center, inside of the rear glass.

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[XJ Wheeler]

96 and prior has it on the bottom center, inside of the rear glass.

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'94-96 did. Pre-94 didn't have one at all.

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[XJ Wheeler]

A bit more work on the brake light cover. Going for a factory type look. Still not sure about it but it is growing on me.

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[autotech98]

Nice work man! Yes mine has one jacob......but the one on the rover is wicked

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[XJ Wheeler]

Nice work man! Yes mine has one jacob......but the one on the rover is wicked

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Ah, okay. Yeah, some are pretty nice. I'll make a point to check that out next time i see one.

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[4.3LXJ]

That is coming out pretty nice Jake

[XJ Wheeler]

That is coming out pretty nice Jake

Thanks Steve! Still got a good bit more to do, but it's turning out better than I first thought.

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[Pookapotamus]

Got started on the cover for the third brake light cover. But not sure i like how its coming out. May go back to the drawing board with this one.



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You're hired jake! Come on up to Calgary I got a couple jobs for you!


Translated from Pookanese.

[XJ Wheeler]

You're hired jake! Come on up to Calgary I got a couple jobs for you!


Translated from Pookanese.

Sounds great! I'll enjoy the cooler weather! :p

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[Mayooo]

Sent el-jeepo in for some desperate new footwear.

[abebehrmann]

Sent el-jeepo in for some desperate new footwear.

Those look nice. What are they?

[bruggz351]

Those look nice. What are they?
Tyres[emoji4]

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[abebehrmann]

Tyres[emoji4]

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Interesting. And here I was thinking they were some sort of tires. :patriot:


Is that your favourite tyre colour?

[bruggz351]

Interesting. And here I was thinking they were some sort of tires. [emoji14]atriot:


Is that your favourite tyre colour?
Y, u got it in 1, my friend. [emoji41]

Cheers

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[Mayooo]

Those look nice. What are they?

GT radials adventuro M/T... 33/12.5/15
$612.00 shipped to the house for all four. Got them in three days! They are a lot more meaty than what the advertising showed. Really didn't want to go thus aggressive but what the heck.

[abebehrmann]

Let us know what you think of them after you've had them awhile.

[Mayooo]

Let us know what you think of them after you've had them awhile.

Yeah.. Plan on a write up on my build thread.. Have been off the forum for awhile (life got hectic) but I'm back and wheeling again

[Poorboy]

Took the Red Wagon to the doctor again today. Final check up after her surgery. All bolts are tight, we're ready for wheeling after I get the pinion bearings changed out.

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[tinythexj]

Installed a budget boost on a friends 01 XJ. The body and interior looks great but the underbody needs some work and apparently some of the suspension has some rust issues. Shackles were shot, rear tailpipe bracket was rusted shut, both swaybar end links broke off at the swaybar and several other bolts took some pb blaster to get them off. This poor young kid barely has enough money to do any of the work and there is plenty more that needs to be fixed or corrected. At least I was able to get him started on the long road to the jeep life.

[Poorboy]

Picked up some stuff and ordered some stuff...

Tire Cover, Wheel chocks, giant tool kit, Jerry Can.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/20150801_1419201_zpsdnmsbts3.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/20150801_1419201_zpsdnmsbts3.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/20150801_1309421_zpstol6tdxr.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/20150801_1309421_zpstol6tdxr.jpg.html)


Oh yeah, Mudderoy, I got your sticker!
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/20150801_1341061_zpsje28ygik.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/20150801_1341061_zpsje28ygik.jpg.html)

[tinythexj]

How do you like that Smittybilt tire carrier bumper? I have not heard any rave reviews about it. I know it can get heavy all said and done and have heard of some fitment issues.

[Poorboy]

It's every bit of 160-ish pounds without anything on it.

As for fitment... Don't get me started. The Passenger side bracket needs the holes slotted more to bring it away from the body more. I still haven't taken the whole damn thing apart again to remedy the situation.

That is the only fitment issue I have found. Everything else fits pretty well.

[cj4a nz]

well I looked at her
then greased most of her
installed the handbrake again still marginal holding
checked the fluid levels added bout 600ml to the box/trans
started her up YES she went :D
turned her around
and let most of the air out of her tires

till to do
removed roof light's
move seats back bout 2"
move all the crap out of the back
then ready for the mud plug on Sunday :bacondance::bacondance:

see ya there Wayne without Barbie!!

[Infidel Edition]

finally got around to swapping out the spedo gear so I know how fast I'm going...

[Mudderoy]

It's every bit of 160-ish pounds without anything on it.

As for fitment... Don't get me started. The Passenger side bracket needs the holes slotted more to bring it away from the body more. I still haven't taken the whole damn thing apart again to remedy the situation.

That is the only fitment issue I have found. Everything else fits pretty well.

Maybe you could call in a review that we could use on the show?

[XJ Wheeler]

well I looked at her
then greased most of her

started her up YES she went :D
turned her around


till to do
move all the crap out of the back
then ready for the mud plug on Sunday :bacondance::bacondance:

see ya there Wayne without Barbie!!

The power of editing....

:D


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[TeXJ]

Ive been driving mine to work as the daily has been in the shop getting some much needed maintenance done to it. It does have 200k+ miles on it.

[Poorboy]

Maybe you could call in a review that we could use on the show?
Could I do a video review and send that in? That's easier than describing the issues in an audio feed.

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[Brasscatz]

GT radials adventuro M/T... 33/12.5/15
$612.00 shipped to the house for all four. Got them in three days! They are a lot more meaty than what the advertising showed. Really didn't want to go thus aggressive but what the heck.

where did you order them from?

[cj4a nz]

well moved the seats back bout 2" tonite al lot more comfortable for me, now just throw the shite out of the back and off to the mudplug :xj-blue:............................................. .................................................. ...
Now they are talking snow:bang::bang:

[cpttuna]

Took one spacer out of the AC clutch and cleaned the back of it pretty good. Engages a lot better now.

[Poorboy]

Dropped in my floor liners today and checked all the fluids. Coolant is green, trans is red, brake is clear, p.s. is.... well.... ummm... we won't go there. She's due for an oil change too. The things we do to keep our jeeps happy!

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[bruggz351]

Well, the ol' girl didn't pass yearly inspection. Was expecting it.
Fixed the exhaust leaks, with the gassless hot glue gun.
Fixed the non responsive door controls, with loads of WD40. [emoji12]
Apparently, 15 minutes of friggin around with the door switches and key isn't satisfactory. [emoji53] humph. Go figure.

Now I'm in the process of fixing the headlining.
Received the fabric, but I'm going to wash it and iron it.
I feel it has some type of wax or coating from manufacturing, it may hamper the effectiveness of the adhesive.

I have until Tuesday before rego runs out. Plenty of time....[emoji41] [emoji41]

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[oderdene]

Fitted my rear Jeep badge

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/e5042ab98fd1286c1d80505220404279.jpg

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[bruggz351]

Now I'm in the process of fixing the headlining.
Received the fabric, but I'm going to wash it and iron it.

I have until Tuesday before rego runs out. Plenty of time....[emoji41] [emoji41]

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Oh no's....[emoji33] [emoji33]

When I got my fabric of the line yesty, it had a bit dirty black grease mark on it.[emoji31]
Bloody washing machine.
But my lovely wife came to my rescue, and re-washed it. It's beautiful again.[emoji41]

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[Outlaw star]

Ordered a few things from Rusty's

[bruggz351]

What a turn of events.[emoji52]
Got the head lining board ready,
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/75d2e8bf76a13dd497f2f5b0072bf497.jpg

Successfully glued the fabric on, and.....
NOW I CAN'T FIND ME HEAD LINER [emoji33]
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/05/9d47ee0e0917e4a84a0481e16febef92.jpg

[emoji13] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

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[oderdene]

Thinking about modification of rear leaf mount and some additional modification to reach same height with fewer leafs and more articulation. My shackle is now exact upright now.

front mount
http://go.jeep-xj.info/LeafMounts%20046.jpg

source: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearLeafMounts.htm


rear shackle relocation

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/24/y4uzyvun.jpg



axle wrap prevention

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/geberhard/IMGP5352_500.jpg

source: http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?348257-Cool-idea-Reduce-or-eliminate-axle-wrap-for-less-than-15-))



what you guys suggest? pro's & con's?

[TeXJ]

Interesting, I've never got a grasp on how that cable is supposed to stop axle wrap. If the spring makes an S then doesn't that shorten the length of the main leaf, thus making that cable useless?

[Mudderoy]

Well, the ol' girl didn't pass yearly inspection. Was expecting it.
Fixed the exhaust leaks, with the gassless hot glue gun.
Fixed the non responsive door controls, with loads of WD40. [emoji12]
Apparently, 15 minutes of friggin around with the door switches and key isn't satisfactory. [emoji53] humph. Go figure.

Now I'm in the process of fixing the headlining.
Received the fabric, but I'm going to wash it and iron it.
I feel it has some type of wax or coating from manufacturing, it may hamper the effectiveness of the adhesive.

I have until Tuesday before rego runs out. Plenty of time....[emoji41] [emoji41]

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Holy crap! Does the inspection include an anal cavity search?!?!? Headliner has to be replaced to pass inspection?

[bruggz351]

Holy crap! Does the inspection include an anal cavity search?!?!? Headliner has to be replaced to pass inspection?
Yeah. I left it out for the inspection.
Our "nanny" worries about us. [emoji12]
If I had an accident, my fingers could get severed in the holes of the frame, and the console bracket would cut my head to shreds.[emoji33]
So I was told.
I'm sure I would have bigger things to worry about if I was in a prang that serious.!!!!
But they know best, they have all the cotton wool.[emoji35]

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[Carves]

.................
If I had an accident, my fingers could get severed in the holes of the frame, and the console bracket would cut my head to shreds.[emoji33]
So I was told.
I'm sure I would have bigger things to worry about if I was in a prang that serious.!!!!



.... and the waste of money, police accident enquiry, will determine that the cause of the accident was vehicle speed,


... and nothing to do with the kangaroo or cow ... that wandered out of the unkempt jungle, that the gubberment lets grow up to the road edge .. :rolleyes:


good luck on the roadworthy repairs .. :thumbsup:

[Carves]

Decided today I need a bunch of mods for the little american station wagon.

I think one of those fancy vortex thingos for the throttle body that guarantee a 25% increase in fuel economy,
... maybe one of those expensive air filters that guarantee better fuel economy,
.... and maybe a ubeaut brand of thermostat - since Im sure some of those guarantee better milage,

... not to mention all the fleabay items that guarantee better fuel economy .. :rolleyes:


$100 for 16 US gallons today at the servo .. :mad:

... must need a service ... only getting about 18mpg

While parked at the bowser I was looking at the back corner of the little Hyundai/Great Wall/Proton/Kia, awd wagon - on the other side of bowsers ....

... and thinking what a low, little car it was - with buggerall rear storage.

Had a look at the weirdarse front lights on it, while I was cleaning the windscreen,

... and thought,


... EWWWWWWW ... she bought a jeep ... "cherokee" ..

[oderdene]

Inspected floor, not bad at all only one small hole and some rust spots

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/98651d62fdeb98b6b572ea1a465e4525.jpg

Washed floor carpet, looks pretty clean but not yet dried, tomorrow will instal them

from samsung

[Carves]

3 loads to the dump with shed and yard, cleanup rubbish,
2 loads for firewood,
1 load of garden mulch,


.... dunno which will wear out first ... the XJ, the trailer, or me .. :D

[HotxjGuy]

I changed out my coolant reservoir on my XJ and explored DEVORE CA and guess what I stayed cool the whole time!!! I am hoping that I have this overheating thing kicked and can get out to cleghorn or azusa soon:bacondance:

[autotech98]

Nothing...been home for 3 days in the last 3 weeks.

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[Mudderoy]

Drove it home at 70 mph in 106 degree air temps.

https://youtu.be/myf6AyXNYAI

[ChaseRallix]

Oil fluid and filter change + Tranny fluid flush and change... oh and replaced all my window seals. Hoping doing that will bring some rain to CA :P

[Mayooo]

Flushed and changed the oil and antifreeze. New thermostat, replaced diff oil front and back. New plugs and wires. Flushed transmission and transfer case. And a new tailpipe.

Gave her some tender loving care.

[GoneWithTheWind]

Today I installed new sway bar bushings, tomorrow I install new front coil springs.

[TeXJ]

I looked at it yesterday when I was trying to get the weedeater working

[Poorboy]

Kept wondering what was setting my alarm off last night. Find out that somehow our eldest cat had snuck in and laid down inside the Jeep (most likely when I was bringing groceries in), so when he'd move around, the motion sensor would get triggered.... of course, fat cat refused to leave.

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[GoneWithTheWind]

I just cleaned all of my dogs nose smudges off my windows.

[OGCollard]

I cleaned throttle body and iac, ran new overflow tube from radiator, drilled out frame rail to get last nolt in custom bumper, got rear exhaust hanger installed, fixed rubber hose tranny dipstick union. Really wanting to put that lift kit on....

[oderdene]

Did interior maintenance, applied some thermo insulation rubber with adhesive both floor and top

Also replaced headliner fabric

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Ilhx8BKuwE/VdGyRZRQjCI/AAAAAAAAEXc/Zfap_pw79mQ/s1600/20150809_161739.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hk8hVYQPKgU/VdGyimu9qPI/AAAAAAAAEXk/OqFwW1qjoRY/s1600/20150809_195423.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tefausrYnek/VdGyrdGVq0I/AAAAAAAAEXs/kVTRHrtYKxw/s1600/20150810_185517.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7HGrTovekao/VdGzbnpm4sI/AAAAAAAAEYE/jQsXkzImfo8/s1600/20150813_212029.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tchR1PYXog0/VdGzhLAKu8I/AAAAAAAAEYM/mPYSuq_E50s/s1600/20150817_112044.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LXxKO3gJ5ZQ/VdGzrU9hrAI/AAAAAAAAEYU/Y022oLK6o10/s1600/20150817_181418.jpg

[autotech98]

Drove it. Apparently its mad at me for letting it sit for a week. Started her up and got a CEL. It does that when the barometric pressure has big changes and it sits. Ran perfectly fine. Just jelous from sitting i guess

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[Atakicat]

Decided it was finally time to start upgrades on my wiring. The factory grounds were in bad shape, the paint wasn't even removed below the terminal. Just grounding through a rusty screw.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150802_131917081_HDR_zpslgao66pr.jpg

So I made up some new, much better quality 4ga cables, and installed a grounding stud.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150813_165255099_HDR_zpsd03gsfnv.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150815_150412820_HDR_zpsup0ubp4e.jpg

I can already tell a difference, the starter spins much harder now. I still need to fab a cable for the alternator ground, then once I take care of a few oil leaks, I'll address the Positive side.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150815_163544781_HDR_zps4qfuaf2o.jpg

[denverd1]

Decided it was finally time to start upgrades on my wiring. The factory grounds were in bad shape, the paint wasn't even removed below the terminal. Just grounding through a rusty screw.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150802_131917081_HDR_zpslgao66pr.jpg

So I made up some new, much better quality 4ga cables, and installed a grounding stud.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150813_165255099_HDR_zpsd03gsfnv.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150815_150412820_HDR_zpsup0ubp4e.jpg

I can already tell a difference, the starter spins much harder now. I still need to fab a cable for the alternator ground, then once I take care of a few oil leaks, I'll address the Positive side.
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/Atakicat/IMG_20150815_163544781_HDR_zps4qfuaf2o.jpg

much better i'm sure!! I'd like to fab up a few cables like that. did you buy a connector kit and some bulk cable?

[Atakicat]

much better i'm sure!! I'd like to fab up a few cables like that. did you buy a connector kit and some bulk cable?

Pretty much, I bought a bunch of 4Ga. Marine terminals, 10 feet of 4Ga. High-strand copper cable, and 10 feet of 1/2" heat shrink. I wanted to be sure these would last for a while.

[Carves]

Decided it was finally time to start upgrades on my wiring. The factory grounds were in bad shape, the paint wasn't even removed below the terminal. Just grounding through a rusty screw.


You didnt like the dodgy screw, that chrysler thought was an adequate ground, either huh ?? .. :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Electrical/Battery/Dual%20Fusebox%2020_zpsq4labwwk.jpg

[Mayooo]

Dropped it on the ground.

[Carves]

Checked the driving lights work,
Kicked tyres,
put some fuel in it,
booked motel,


.... heading off to the mall, tomorrow arvo .. :bacondance:

:rolleyes: .. :D

[abebehrmann]

Well she hasn't gotten much lovin' for a while now. I've been busy packing/unpacking from our move to TX and setting up my new garage not to mention it's been hotter than bejeezus outside. Last weekend I finally got up the nerve to venture out into the heat and did a few things. Changed my oil and filter and replaced the oil pressure sending unit so now I have a functioning gauge once again. Not a lot of work but boy howdy I was soaked by the time I was done!

[GoneWithTheWind]

I'm adding tow hooks to the front.

[TeXJ]

Well she hasn't gotten much lovin' for a while now. I've been busy packing/unpacking from our move to TX and setting up my new garage not to mention it's been hotter than bejeezus outside. Last weekend I finally got up the nerve to venture out into the heat and did a few things. Changed my oil and filter and replaced the oil pressure sending unit so now I have a functioning gauge once again. Not a lot of work but boy howdy I was soaked by the time I was done!

Where in texas do you live?

[XJ Wheeler]

it's been hotter than bejeezus outside......

Not a lot of work but boy howdy I was soaked by the time I was done!

Welcome to Texas! We love winter... :D

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[abebehrmann]

Where in texas do you live?

Just moved to Dallas area, Irving specifically.


Welcome to Texas! We love winter... :D

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Hahaha, and here I thought Florida was hot! It's hot there but at least it rains basically every day to help cool things off. I think it's rained 1 time in the 1.5 months I've been here.

[GoneWithTheWind]

I got the tow hooks on and also installed a new steering stabilizer.

[XJ Wheeler]

Hahaha, and here I thought Florida was hot! It's hot there but at least it rains basically every day to help cool things off. I think it's rained 1 time in the 1.5 months I've been here.

Yeah, you came right after we got pounded with flooding rains. The summers are always hot but this one is worse than the last couple. Be glad you weren't here in '11 though. Never want to go through that again. Texas had 100 days in a row hitting 100° or more with little rain. Needless to say, we lost a lot of trees. Wildfires were abundant. The only good thing is, no need to mow. :rolleyes: :p


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[abebehrmann]

Hahaha, and here I thought Florida was hot! It's hot there but at least it rains basically every day to help cool things off. I think it's rained 1 time in the 1.5 months I've been here.

Well now that I said that, it rained hard last night and today is a high of 82F.



Boy am I having bad luck with my lottery tickets lately, haven't had a winner in months and have NEVER one more than a couple bucks.... :pray::pray:

[denverd1]

Well now that I said that, it rained hard last night and today is a high of 82F.



Boy am I having bad luck with my lottery tickets lately, haven't had a winner in months and have NEVER one more than a couple bucks.... :pray::pray:

Hmmm. I'm in the investment business. It hurts to know smart people play the lottery. But its your $$, do with it what ya will! and good luck!

[OGCollard]

Turned it on and watched it die at idle 5 minutes later. Grrr.... usual suspects are replaced and cleaned. Trying to figure this one out. Where is the brain located? Thinking of replacing the wore pack from the camshaft sensor to the nrain. Maybe there is a short. Over the past year i have put two new camshaft sensors on and it has not cured the idle dying issue and still throws cps codes.

[abebehrmann]

Hmmm. I'm in the investment business. It hurts to know smart people play the lottery. But its your $$, do with it what ya will! and good luck!

Hahaha, I only play when someone else buys the tickets. Prob why I haven't won in months...

I have mixed feelings on lotteries. I like that the proceeds tend to go towards schools and such but when you look at the demographics it's mostly the poor who are buying them. I used to have a friend that worked at a gas station and I would hang out there on occasion. It was depressing watching the same people come in, buy $40 in lottery tickets, go back out to their old rusty car and scratch away, and then come back in 20 minutes later and blow another wad of cash on tickets. Makes you just want to grab them and try to shake some sense into them, but as you said, "Its your $$, do with it what ya will"

[denverd1]

Hahaha, I only play when someone else buys the tickets. Prob why I haven't won in months...

I have mixed feelings on lotteries. I like that the proceeds tend to go towards schools and such but when you look at the demographics it's mostly the poor who are buying them. I used to have a friend that worked at a gas station and I would hang out there on occasion. It was depressing watching the same people come in, buy $40 in lottery tickets, go back out to their old rusty car and scratch away, and then come back in 20 minutes later and blow another wad of cash on tickets. Makes you just want to grab them and try to shake some sense into them, but as you said, "Its your $$, do with it what ya will"
The numbers aren't easy to find but a political friend tells me it's less than 5 percent of the total lottery revenue goes to education. And you're exactly right it's the lowest income level folks that sit there and buy that crap. Makes me wanna slap the shit out of ppl

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[Carves]

Unpacked it.

Clothes ... check, :rolleye0012:

Groceries ... check, :rolleye0012:

Gardening stuff ... sighhhhhh ... check, :o

Roll around toolboxes from the junk shop ... check, :bacondance:

Odd sized spanner I needed, from the junk shop .. check, :bacondance:

Hosed off the kangaroo gutz from underneath it ... damn carcasses laying all over the road. We dont have road kill collectors here ... coz the counties/shires, rely on the traffic to squash 'em into the tarmac .. :rolleyes:

... only saw two live ones last night ... so I guess we musta been a few minutes behind a semi, all the way .. :)

Now for a :smiley-sleep027:

[Mayooo]

today I was able to get the rear springs on, fabricate BPEs, and the rear is finished.. Started on the front.

[tinythexj]

Here in Central Florida the temperatures have been very hot. Running the Jeep in the 90's with a heat index of 100+ my temp gauge went past 210 and hit close to 230, I shut the A/C off for a few minutes to help that out since I was stop and go. My front right brake caliper was not happy and started to make the Jeep pull slightly. The pads didn't smoke but I know they got hot. I'll be pulling the brakes on that side apart to inspect and see if I need to replace the caliper since I've already replaced the driver's side. :bang:

[autotech98]

Here in Central Florida the temperatures have been very hot. Running the Jeep in the 90's with a heat index of 100+ my temp gauge went past 210 and hit close to 230, I shut the A/C off for a few minutes to help that out since I was stop and go. My front right brake caliper was not happy and started to make the Jeep pull slightly. The pads didn't smoke but I know they got hot. I'll be pulling the brakes on that side apart to inspect and see if I need to replace the caliper since I've already replaced the driver's side. :bang:
Im in miami now and it is not a good enviroment for a PA boy. Not in august not at all. [emoji15]

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[Mayooo]

Got the front left side done.. Was debating to put a small spacer to makeup for the weight of the winch.. Glad I didn't.. Tomorrow finish the passenger side and just odds and ends for inspection.

[bruggz351]

New windscreen yesterday in the white xj.
Front diff, control arms and steering etc from the blue xj into the white xj.
Regoed the white xj, exchanged the number plates then cancelled rego on the blue xj.
Time to talk to an engineer.....
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[Poorboy]

I watched some Tweakers walk around it for abit... When they started looking in the windows, I hit the panic button... Watched them scatter like roaches! Sure got the attention of Portland Police. They got a couple arrests out of the deal, as well as a few more drug convictions.

I leave NOTHING in sight when they vehicle is parked. Radio face comes off, everything gets hidden. If they did manage to break in, the alarm makes enough racket that I'm sure they wouldn't notice a 260 lb former high school Quarterback running at full tilt ready to throw punches until it was too late.

[downsy]

Installed ghetto hood vents and started the paint on a few pieces a few days ago. As you can tell the Jeep is in dire need of paint haha.

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And installed 4 Rockford Fosgate speakers last night to replace the blown out set that the PO had in the Jeep. The headliner isn't in the best of shape on the speaker bar right now but I can't see it while driving so keep putting it off. Probably just going to get some spray adhesive this morning and stick it back up as best I can. :smiley-scared003:

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[Outlaw star]

Disassembled the spare engine. Rings may have been toast but at least the crank was stock (not machined) so I'll only have to cut .010 off it.

[downsy]

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New catalytic converter and air restriction gauge installed.


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[jamdeeper]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/26/ef921f9dfd0a3cf872dd7534368227c2.jpg bed lined the jcr sliders [emoji108]🏼


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[downsy]

Replaced transmission mount. The rubber on the one you see in my hand had the consistency of a marshmallow.

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And replaced the standard XJ fan clutch with a ZJ V8 standard (non-HD) fan clutch. Jeep seems like it needs a little help in hotter weather with the winch in front of the grille/radiator area.

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[Poorboy]

Got her licensed in my name today. 😆

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[JeepMomma]

Added some decals...

[Mayooo]

Finally finished the lift

[XJ Wheeler]

Not good enough!!! We need pictures to prove said lift is in fact finished....

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[Mayooo]

Not good enough!!! We need pictures to prove said lift is in fact finished....

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HA! Only pic I got on my phone of the lift is this one.
I'll take more for ya! This was to show my buddy how the axle was shifted. And the passenger side sits lower.
New track bar should fix that.

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, I think a track bar will fix at least some of that. Stay in touch

[XJ Wheeler]

Yep, trackbar is the fix. Looks good!

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[Mayooo]

I thought about relocating the mount on the axle but derided it's best to get a adjustable one instead. I drove it to work this evening and the ride wasn't too bad for a short arm.

[4.3LXJ]

That is good. There is always some fine tuning to do when you lift a rig

[Poorboy]

I thought about relocating the mount on the axle but derided it's best to get a adjustable one instead. I drove it to work this evening and the ride wasn't too bad for a short arm.

How big of lift again?

I'm running 3 and a 1/2 on a short arm.

Also, running an adjustable TB is better than redrilling brackets.

[Mayooo]

How big of lift again?

I'm running 3 and a 1/2 on a short arm.

Also, running an adjustable TB is better than redrilling brackets.

4.5 inch RE heavy duty full packs on rear and 4.5 inch RC coils.
IR short arms with 6.5 inch skyjacker8000 lift shocks sitting on
33/1250/15

[TeXJ]

Checked the steering as I still have a shimmy that sometimes wants to turn into the wobble of death...
Found that my under side bolts are loose and the track bar mount is actually moving along with the bolt that is for the track bar on the track bar mount, frame side. RE HD track bar and brace.

So I need to get those tight and see if that solves my wobbles.

[Poorboy]

4.5 inch RE heavy duty full packs on rear and 4.5 inch RC coils.
IR short arms with 6.5 inch skyjacker8000 lift shocks sitting on
33/1250/15
Saweet! Are you running a case drop, or sye? If not, you may have driveline vibes.

I ran into vibes with mine (even with a drop and pinion shims) and due to internal issues, I had an sye installed in my t case when it was rebuilt.

The drop was removed when I had the sye installed. No point in running both.

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[Mayooo]

Saweet! Are you running a case drop, or sye? If not, you may have driveline vibes.

I ran into vibes with mine (even with a drop and pinion shims) and due to internal issues, I had an sye installed in my t case when it was rebuilt.

The drop was removed when I had the sye installed. No point in running both.

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I have a longer slip yoke. So far no vibes but time will tell once everything gets worked in. Infact I had some backlash before the lift, now it seems to be gone. If my I do get vibes I'm thinking about longer engine mounts to get my angles back instead of dropping the TC.

[Poorboy]

I have a longer slip yoke. So far no vibes but time will tell once everything gets worked in. Infact I had some backlash before the lift, now it seems to be gone. If my I do get vibes I'm thinking about longer engine mounts to get my angles back instead of dropping the TC.

Best to install an SYE. Cheaper in some cases than modifying engine mounts.

They can done in the driveway in a day. The driveline will take a couple days to get manufactured though. Stock drivelines in XJ's will work for awhile, but they aren't the strongest in the world.

[XJ Wheeler]

I have a longer slip yoke. So far no vibes but time will tell once everything gets worked in. Infact I had some backlash before the lift, now it seems to be gone. If my I do get vibes I'm thinking about longer engine mounts to get my angles back instead of dropping the TC.

Motor mounts won't make much difference. Your pivot point is the trans mount with only maybe a foot and a half to the front u-joint of the rear driveshaft. It's 3-4 times that from the trans mount to the motor mounts. So raising the motor mounts an inch equals to maybe 1/4" downward for the u-joint connection. Just ballpark figures. Try holding a pen about one inch from the end with two fingers and lift the longer end. Note how much less the short end moves. Same principle.

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[Mayooo]

Not good enough!!! We need pictures to prove said lift is in fact finished....

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Today took it out for a shakedown on some country roads. Wanting to get all the bolts worked and tightened before I hit the trails.

Also took a full pic of the lift.

[nickxj94]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/30/8f1e24b2e5bc177bcd61a31884315414.jpg went wheeling. I welded my rear end spider gears this week so went and tried it out. Fully locked is awesome! Made a few spots I've been trying for years to make.

[Mayooo]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/30/8f1e24b2e5bc177bcd61a31884315414.jpg went wheeling. I welded my rear end spider gears this week so went and tried it out. Fully locked is awesome! Made a few spots I've been trying for years to make.

Ha ha!! Yeah my rear is full locked to.. Fun isn't it.

[nickxj94]

Ha ha!! Yeah my rear is full locked to.. Fun isn't it.
Yeah! I should have welded it 4 years ago! Lol

[Mayooo]

Started my lawn edger flares..

[downsy]

Yanked the Spectra radiator an prepped it for a MOPAR "HD" radiator (goes on tow package vehicles) which is now sitting here waiting to go back in.

[2fastjeep]

Been awhile since I've posted on here. Last completed install on project snow ball was new motor mounts from ironman4x4fab. Was impressed by the quality of the mounts but was a little disappointed in the powder coating it flaked off the second a tool touched it. O well at least these mounts wont brake and on a side note they got rid of the last little wobble in the front end. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dzq6BVDV5x0PbM2AyrG-VqwCJlAigqrJ_ZZ9xL0Q-TgG=w1175-h661-no

[XJ Wheeler]

Been awhile since I've posted on here. Last completed install on project snow ball was new motor mounts from ironman4x4fab. Was impressed by the quality of the mounts but was a little disappointed in the powder coating it flaked off the second a tool touched it. O well at least these mounts wont brake and on a side note they got rid of the last little wobble in the front end. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dzq6BVDV5x0PbM2AyrG-VqwCJlAigqrJ_ZZ9xL0Q-TgG=w1175-h661-no

Got a set of those mounts to put on mine. How are the vibrations since they're suppose to be stiffer?

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[2fastjeep]

Got a set of those mounts to put on mine. How are the vibrations since they're suppose to be stiffer?

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Not to bad. The vib I noticed was at a stop at idle with ac on it vib at a high buzz. But I can live with that. The nice benifit was how much stiffer the front end gets. It's like a steering cross brace

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[TeXJ]

Just saw that BleepinJeep posted a howto on changing out motor mounts...now I see your post...I guess I need to double check my mounts haha

[Brasscatz]

I have a set of ironman mounts, love them. He even shot them in red for me :D

[jdsilvaca]

Nice work. I did mine last year. I went with Brown Dog motor mounts. Guy is in Arizona. I got the poly ones. He also offers them with rubber bushings. Vibration isn't an issue for me.

[jdsilvaca]

Anyone on here have the thread link for steering box upgrades? The Durango box is supposed to be a good upgrade. I run 33 and 35 inch tires, depending on where I'm driving. Thanks

[4.3LXJ]

I am not sure about a specific thread here. You just need the V8 Durango box with the 3.5" cylinder in it. Straight bolt in

[XJ Wheeler]

Not to bad. The vib I noticed was at a stop at idle with ac on it vib at a high buzz. But I can live with that. The nice benifit was how much stiffer the front end gets. It's like a steering cross brace

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Great, thanks! I'm a stickler about vibes and shakes. I have the mental disorder where I actually think my jeep can run and drive smoothly. :p

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[downsy]

Dropped the new OEM HD Radiator in last night. Drove it to work today. No more overheating woes. Didn't break 210 all day even in stop and go traffic.

[Carves]

I did nothing to it, again.

... theres always some other bullshyte to deal with first.





















literally .. ;);) .. :D:D




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[4.3LXJ]

Need a permit for that Carves. Big truck involved. :D

[jdsilvaca]

I am not sure about a specific thread here. You just need the V8 Durango box with the 3.5" cylinder in it. Straight bolt in

Great, thank you.

[GoneWithTheWind]

Changed the u joints in my front axles.

[Carves]

Need a permit for that Carves. Big truck involved. :D


Hah ...

big truck ... big cowpat .. ;);)

[4.3LXJ]

Hah ...

big truck ... big cowpat .. ;);)

Ever hear of Paul Bunyon and Babe the blue Ox. Big cow patties there for sure

[GoneWithTheWind]

I worked on my ground cables. :indifferent0020:
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[XJ Wheeler]

Had some time recently to work on the third brake light cover. Got the main cover panel drilled and tapped to tighten it down from the inside of the interior trim panel.

8217

8218

Attached to the trim panel.

8219

8220

With it mounted, the correlation to the rear window. I tried getting it as close as I felt comfortable.

8222

To clean up the look some I started a template for a face plate to cover the internal bits and seal it up some.

8221

And replicated it in 16 gauge.

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I tried it out the other day and it was much better on glare. I think i'm gonna slip some rubber edge trim on there once I finish it to seal it to the window. I still need to weld on some tabs I made the other day to mount the face plate, drill some holes, tap a few of those, and paint it. Hopefully will be done soon.

[GoneWithTheWind]

I put in a throttle body spacer this morning. This afternoon I wasted time and a few bucks at 2 national auto parts stores.
But I'm happy with my spacer!http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00502_zps3mo91ekt.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00502_zps3mo91ekt.jpg.html) http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00503_zpsuzs7fh1l.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00503_zpsuzs7fh1l.jpg.html) http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00505_zps2vxafumu.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00505_zps2vxafumu.jpg.html)

[XJ Wheeler]

I have the same one on mine. Got a little punch in low end power.

[GoneWithTheWind]

I haven't had a chance to drive much with it yet, but so far I don't feel like I have to push the gas pedal as hard now. It was easy to install, and in time it should pay for itself.

[bluedragon436]

Finally glad to be back home and able to work on her, instead of just researching and purchasing parts... lol The below was actually from yesterday, but was so tired as I had only slept 4 hours in the last two days, didn't get a chance to post up last night...

Installed some hood spacers, and ran her a bit, and she is definitely cooler then she was before, still got hood vents that I plan to install shortly as well.. Any extra cooling is always good... and not like heating up for winter time is an issue for XJ's engines anyways... lol

Pulled trim off the hatch to chase a chaffed/cut wire that I had found prior to leaving for deployment, figured out what the wire went too, and have spliced in a new wire (properly, unlike whoever attempted it last time)... now my third brake light works, swapped in a spare rear wiper switch I had, now my rear wiper works again, now just to find a new rear hatch power lock actuator, so I can hopefully get that all working and button the hatch trim back up..

And installed my passenger side JCR antenna mount that just happened to be in the mailbox yesterday, and ran new coax to the front.. (not to get the rest of the CB installed and tune it for optimal performance)...



Anyone on here have the thread link for steering box upgrades? The Durango box is supposed to be a good upgrade. I run 33 and 35 inch tires, depending on where I'm driving. Thanks


And on the note of your Durango box upgrade question, ordered up my new Durango gearbox, pressure line, and return line... will be going to pick it all up this morning after I finish my in processing from deployment.. Can't wait to not have wondering steering anymore...

[Halfcab]

i bought it :bacon dance: metallic red '99, bone stock except for the cheap alpine head unit:rolleye0012::xj-red::xj-red::xj-red: only going to do bumpers, sliders, rear quarters with a rub rail and a real stereo system, rack and plenty of leds to start......stock tires are brand new and I'm not going to blow thru the rubicon any time soon so no lift-tires just yet:smiley-taunt002:

[GoneWithTheWind]

I replaced my rotten battery tray and poss. cables.http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00506_zpshppk3zec.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00506_zpshppk3zec.jpg.html) http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00510_zpscodwq9fi.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00510_zpscodwq9fi.jpg.html) http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00512_zpslndm9b0s.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00512_zpslndm9b0s.jpg.html)

[bluedragon436]

Got new Durango steering gearbox installed, along with both new lines, IRO gearbox spacer, front bumper tie in plates and new bolts. Had to take gearbox to NAPA machine shop and have them remove the pitman arm, and it was certainly not an easy task even for the professionals there... so I didn't stand any chance of getting it off using a pitman puller... But I certainly tried anyways..

Also sprayed lithium grease in all the hood latch mechanisms and as much of the cable as I could, and all the door hinges and latches.. (now if I could just figure out why the drivers side lock switch jambs up and I can't lock the door using the key without unhooking the linkage from the door lock rocker)

[Carves]

Filled it up with a few bits and pieces at a clearing sale.

Spent $60 on a little router table and some things to make some tool trolleys.

Was fair value ... but I begrudged every penny of it ... as it went on the credit card.


Meanwhile, standing next to me - was one of those poor, hard done by, unemployable, welfare recipients,

.... peeling out $100 notes for another $1500 worth of junk and stuff ... like he does every month.

... and then heads off to his gas guzzling chevy suburban with bling wheels .. :rolleyes:

[bruggz351]

Filled it up with a few bits and pieces at a clearing sale.

Spent $60 on a little router table and some things to make some tool trolleys.

Was fair value ... but I begrudged every penny of it ... as it went on the credit card.


Meanwhile, standing next to me - was one of those poor, hard done by, unemployable, welfare recipients,

.... peeling out $100 notes for another $1500 worth of junk and stuff ... like he does every month.

... and then heads off to his gas guzzling chevy suburban with bling wheels .. :rolleyes:
Sounds like a good deal, carves.[emoji57]

Don't ya love those poor buggers, with the ar5e hangin out their pants.

I think sometimes, I could be just like that, if only I could lose my morals.

But ah heck. How, in all honesty, could ya live with yaself. ? Personally, I don't know how in Hades they do it.....[emoji35]

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[XJ Wheeler]

Filled it up with a few bits and pieces at a clearing sale.

Spent $60 on a little router table and some things to make some tool trolleys.

Was fair value ... but I begrudged every penny of it ... as it went on the credit card.


Meanwhile, standing next to me - was one of those poor, hard done by, unemployable, welfare recipients,

.... peeling out $100 notes for another $1500 worth of junk and stuff ... like he does every month.

... and then heads off to his gas guzzling chevy suburban with bling wheels .. :rolleyes:

I think you're a bit confused mate. That sounds like you've been in the states all along... :rolleyes:

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[Carves]

I think you're a bit confused mate. That sounds like you've been in the states all along... :rolleyes:

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No No ... I know where I am,

... I just figgered you blokes wouldn't know what a ... Holden Suburban ... was .. :D:D


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[bluedragon436]

Got everything back together and buttoned up with the Durango steering box swap, got it all filled and purged and working pretty well.. Feels like the steering is still a bit loose, but far better the it was.. I think I'm pretty sure that once I get the tie rod and the drag link all aligned and good, that it'll tighten it back up correctly... Think alot of it is I'm just used to my Ram's tight steering, but just feels like it might have a little dead spot... but think it's mainly just the adjustments..

Also got the front stinger bumper out of the living room and installed on the XJ where it belongs... Unfortunately I scuffed a big section of the liner off of it, on accident.. but it looks good on there... Just need a nice warm day with no rain, so I can hit up the couple spots that were scuffed w/ liner again...

[898559]

Considered giving her Last Rites :pray: My sweet Green XJ 2001. Mileage 294902 Now gushing nofreeze from tranny gasket? Poor old girl, not even running, and it leaks right out. Its pouring rain here and I just crawled under her and rubbed her in that special way but, it just wasnt the same. Probably gonna hafta bring her to the garage:P

[4.3LXJ]

Considered giving her Last Rites :pray: My sweet Green XJ 2001. Mileage 294902 Now gushing nofreeze from tranny gasket? Poor old girl, not even running, and it leaks right out. Its pouring rain here and I just crawled under her and rubbed her in that special way but, it just wasnt the same. Probably gonna hafta bring her to the garage:P

:smiley-laughing021:

[GoneWithTheWind]

Rear brake day!
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[Mudderoy]

An unknown individual driving a white pickup on I-10 hit the 99 XJ breaking the driver's mirror. Cassie and I installed the replacement I ordered off of ebay Sunday night.

[TallGuyJeep]

Finally got my lightbar figured out and mounted up with Wheeler Fab brackets! Really turned out sweet, i couldn't be happier.

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[898559]

told her how much i love her On Labor Day i swapped the water pump, she was peeing a little. i kept checking the antifreeze level but one day forgot to snug the radiator cap. sprayed all over, get her home and fill her up but pour the antifreeze next to the hole oopsie Water starts running down the bottom and OH mY Gosh. anyway new cap and air filter , fill er up and she is just like new!

[GoneWithTheWind]

I took it out for a drive.http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00520_zpsvhmhwwiu.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00520_zpsvhmhwwiu.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Sigh, I miss all that green up there.

[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got my lightbar figured out and mounted up with Wheeler Fab brackets! Really turned out sweet, i couldn't be happier.

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I think it's your xj that makes the brackets look good! ;)

Glad you're happy with them Josh!

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[bruggz351]

Finally got my lightbar figured out and mounted up with Wheeler Fab brackets! Really turned out sweet, i couldn't be happier.

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I love the stance.
What lift does it have, if you don't mind me asking, and tyre size?


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[XJ Wheeler]

Over the last couple days I finished the fabrication part of the third brake light cover panel. Still need to do some finishing work and paint. Oh, and order the rubber trim.

8254

8255

8256

Found a jeep huddle at the store. Pretty nice scrambler, although didn't look like its ever seen dirt.

8252

And bought it a toy on clearance. $70 at home depot.

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[LizardRunner]

Nice work Jake ! I love to build my own stuff for the Red Lizard but the last two years have been barren for that. Far to busy building the farm Buzzard's Roost. My latest acquisition has been three hogs for our new Guinea Hog breeding program. At least I still get to wheel around the farm. One of the perks of living on the top of the ridge and making my own trails.

[TallGuyJeep]

I love the stance.
What lift does it have, if you don't mind me asking, and tyre size?


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Thanks for the compliment! I don't mind you asking at all. 3.5 inch lift with 31x10.50 tires. The fenders are trimmed just a little in the front for the bumper as well.

[bruggz351]

Thanks for the compliment! I don't mind you asking at all. 3.5 inch lift with 31x10.50 tires. The fenders are trimmed just a little in the front for the bumper as well.
Perfect. That's the exact combination we're going for.
Might not get the tyres though. I'll try for 245/75/16.LT Radials.
We have to get an engineering signatory, to sign off, on any modifications over here. (if you want to be above board)[emoji6]
Compared to the US, we're extremely restrictive in the modifications aloud. [emoji26]

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[TallGuyJeep]

Perfect. That's the exact combination we're going for.
Might not get the tyres though. I'll try for 245/75/16.LT Radials.
We have to get an engineering signatory, to sign off, on any modifications over here. (if you want to be above board)[emoji6]
Compared to the US, we're extremely restrictive in the modifications aloud. [emoji26]

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Better hop on a ship to the US mate. ;) i think the lift/tire combo is a great size for daily driver but still good off roading

[bruggz351]

Better hop on a ship to the US mate. ;)

I'd love to move over there... But, there's all that packing. [emoji31]
Plus, learning a new language [emoji6] [emoji4]

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[TallGuyJeep]

[QUOTE=TallGuyJeep;214042]Better hop on a ship to the US mate. ;) /QUOTE]

I'd love to move over there... But, there's all that packing. [emoji31]
Plus, learning a new language [emoji6] [emoji4]

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Haha, yeah that's true! On both accounts. :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Nice work Jake ! I love to build my own stuff for the Red Lizard but the last two years have been barren for that. Far to busy building the farm Buzzard's Roost. My latest acquisition has been three hogs for our new Guinea Hog breeding program. At least I still get to wheel around the farm. One of the perks of living on the top of the ridge and making my own trails.

I was just thinking about messaging you! Glad to have ya back bud, been some time. Sounds like you've been busy though. I must admit I don't have much experience with hogs, other than that one that ran out in front of us a couple weeks ago... :rolleyes: Sure would like to have my own land to wheel on... lucky! :D

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[Halfcab]

:beer:I ordered f/r bumpers:beer:

[Outlaw star]

Dropped a few more things off at the machine shop. Total cost of machining everything up to now, 270 bucks.

[GoneWithTheWind]

I changed the u joints in my rear driveline on a beautiful liquid sunshine day.http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00522_zpsamxtdflj.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00522_zpsamxtdflj.jpg.html)

[bluedragon436]

Ran my pressure washer over it, and gave her some hand scrubbing... Looks even nicer getting all the grunge and such from her sitting with the PO, and since she's been sitting a bit @ my house...

And I just got back from a sketchy drive over to a friends house to put her up on a trailer, to be ready to go in the AM for a trip to a shop, to have the front end alignment as well as a few other things taken care of, so I can hopefully get her ready to drive and flex out before the weather turns to cold days..

[Hum Wee JR]

Lifted my newest 98 two weeks ago finally got it an alignment today. Drives nicer now

[bluedragon436]

Lifted my newest 98 two weeks ago finally got it an alignment today. Drives nicer now

Hoping mine will too once the alignment is done.. figure it can't hurt anyways.. But between the Long arms, OTK steering and double shear TB.. definitely need an alignment for sure!!!

[GoneWithTheWind]

I thought it was time to remove my rear seatbelts...http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00523_zps5zyzwwf7.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00523_zps5zyzwwf7.jpg.html) because I don't have a backseat anymore. http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00524_zpsskjhbakm.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00524_zpsskjhbakm.jpg.html) I think this looks better.http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00526_zpsyz8x1jzj.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00526_zpsyz8x1jzj.jpg.html)

[abebehrmann]

I thought it was time to remove my rear seatbelts...http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00523_zps5zyzwwf7.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00523_zps5zyzwwf7.jpg.html) because I don't have a backseat anymore. http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00524_zpsskjhbakm.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00524_zpsskjhbakm.jpg.html) I think this looks better.http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00526_zpsyz8x1jzj.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00526_zpsyz8x1jzj.jpg.html)


That looks a whole lot cleaner now. You have any more pics of the back seat area, what you removed and what you replaced it with? I've been considering doing the same thing.

[GoneWithTheWind]

I took out the whole rear seat and got another back rest from the wrecking yard. I took the cover and padding off and bolted some plywood to it. It uses the original mount. I support it for now w/2 pieces of plywood bolted to where the seat rested.

[bruggz351]

I thought it was time to remove my rear seatbelts...http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00523_zps5zyzwwf7.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00523_zps5zyzwwf7.jpg.html) because I don't have a backseat anymore. http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00524_zpsskjhbakm.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00524_zpsskjhbakm.jpg.html) I think this looks better.http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy96/herein97217xj/DSC00526_zpsyz8x1jzj.jpg (http://s781.photobucket.com/user/herein97217xj/media/DSC00526_zpsyz8x1jzj.jpg.html)
May be less of a hindrance, with the seatbelts removed. But, unless you have your XJ mod plated/engineered for 2 seats, you will get defected.
If it's registered as a 5 seat vehicle, it must have 5 seats and 5 seat belts, fitted.
Just a friendly FYI.
Cheers

Oops. Helps if you read what forum you're on, sorry blokes, as you were. [emoji16] [emoji16] [emoji16]
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[GoneWithTheWind]

As long as each of my passengers has a secure seatbelt, I'm golden. :drinking:
It must be rough dealing with those inspectors. :bang:

[bruggz351]

As long as each of my passengers has a secure seatbelt, I'm golden. :drinking:
It must be rough dealing with those inspectors. :bang:
[emoji6]
It's tougher, breathing through all the cotton wool. [emoji31] [emoji23] [emoji23]

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[GoneWithTheWind]

[emoji6]
It's tougher, breathing through all the cotton wool. [emoji31] [emoji23] [emoji23]

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Controlled breathing is key, and it may help to get the cotton out of the way.:keegirl: