What did you do to your Jeep today?

[4.3LXJ]

I had already been there and done that :smiley-taunt002:

[GoneWithTheWind]

At least you can smile about it.:drinking:

[nickxj94]

I can't wear lace up boots. And being a mechanic the Redbacks serve me well. On my second set in 6 years. Going to order me another pair in couple months.

[GoneWithTheWind]

I can't wear lace up boots. And being a mechanic the Redbacks serve me well. On my second set in 6 years. Going to order me another pair in couple months.

They look like they're well made w/good leather and they must be to last as long as they do. Just not what I'm after. :)

[GoneWithTheWind]

I finely changed my starter.

[denverd1]

They're pretty quiet.

EVERYTHING is quiet new!! give em a couple thousand miles. Love the sound personally. reminds me I can go anywhere.

[roberthleeii]

I installed a dead pedal in my JK last weekend. (Sorry no pics, imagine a clutch pedal and you are 90% there) I did not think much of it driving around this week but I really came to appreciate it when I hopped in my wife's JK to run to the store.

[Outlaw star]

Head on, valves adjusted, exhaust and intake. Now she's ready to drop in.
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[GoneWithTheWind]

I let it out to play.
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[TallGuyJeep]

They always look better with some mud. :)

[GoneWithTheWind]

They always look better with some mud. :)

It was a sloppy day! A few rock slides over the roads so I couldn't go everywhere I wanted, but it was a good day.

[bluedragon436]

Drove it and had some random popping/creaking sounds in the steering... seems to be more when turning left more so then right... So now I have to use my what did I do to my Jeep soon, to figure out what is going on!!

[Carves]

Head on, valves adjusted, exhaust and intake. Now she's ready to drop in.


XJTalks picture resizing function, seems to have chopped off two cylinders,

... instead of scaling down the piccies .. :hmmmm2:


;);) .. :D



Drove it and had some random popping/creaking sounds in the steering... seems to be more when turning left more so then right... So now I have to use my what did I do to my Jeep soon, to figure out what is going on!!


Both times Ive had pops and bangs,

... its been the balljoints on the pitman arm and the panhard rod - needing a tightening.

[Pinkyman]

I woke up to snow this morning, so i was anticipating driving the Jeep. Then i heard on the news that any snow we got will be gone by the afternoon....... So the poor girl just gets to sit longer until winter actually gets here.

[Outlaw star]

XJTalks picture resizing function, seems to have chopped off two cylinders,

... instead of scaling down the piccies .. :hmmmm2:


;);) .. :D





Both times Ive had pops and bangs,

... its been the balljoints on the pitman arm and the panhard rod - needing a tightening.
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[denverd1]

They always look better with some mud. :)

so true!! I was mad it rained when i got back from a run

[XJ Wheeler]

The past few days I finished up the floor panels, well for now. I got them welded in and painted the underside. But because I'm gonna be cutting into it to do the rocker braces I found no reasonto coat it yet. Why waste such expensive paint... And we all know what time of year it is and around this time the xj gets in the spirit.

So the Wednesday and Friday were used to solely turn it into the polar express. I've got a parade Saturday so i'm cutting it close this year. Still some more to do as well. Added a few new pieces too. Whole jeep shots will be taken tomorrow. :D

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[oderdene]

Woow, looks wonderful. Boy asked me, can we light our xj like this? I explained only one man in the xj world is allowed to do such thing and he is you :D well done bro

Please shoot some video

from samsung

[XJ Wheeler]

Woow, looks wonderful. Boy asked me, can we light our xj like this? I explained only one man in the xj world is allowed to do such thing and he is you :D well done bro

Please shoot some video

from samsung
Lol, I love it! The best reply I've seen! Thanks Od! I've got the media l, just need to get it uploaded and sorted. ;)

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[jdsilvaca]

Going to do the Cleghorn run on Saturday, December 26. Meeting at the Cleghorn exit off of the 15 Hwy. Leaving from there at 10AM. Trail ends on HWY 138 at Silverwood Lake. After that I am going to take the trail over by the dam and head up to Lake Arrowhead, and then maybe head over to Fawnskin and Big Bear.

[denverd1]

Put clear side markers on and fiddled with my headlight harness. It's acting persnicketty. Ran out of daylight. Got the relays to energize so I'm getting there. 30 minutes at a time!

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[XJ Wheeler]

Put clear side markers on and fiddled with my headlight harness. It's acting persnicketty. Ran out of daylight. Got the relays to energize so I'm getting there. 30 minutes at a time!

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Sweet! Be running with the big boys before ya know it. [emoji14]oke:

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[denverd1]

right on, Flintstone!

[TeXJ]

trying to figure out why at about 60mph my rear tire starts bouncing...
new shocks, balanced, and aired it back to 32psi. Not sure if the belts broke or axle shaft is bent a little.
MTR w/Kevlar 33"

[Carves]

.............. So the Wednesday and Friday were used to solely turn it into the polar express ................


:shocker:


I think you outdid yourself this year.

Looks good .. :thumbsup:

[autotech98]

Headlights wouldnt work on lowbeam. Blown relay. No one around here had a generic five pin( aftermarket hid harness) so got p*$$#d and figured out the fan relay for the xj would work. Now the headlights work.

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[tinythexj]

Went to the junk yard wednesday looking for a front driveshaft an 95% of the cherokees were 2wd and the other 5% already had the driveshafts removed. :bang:
Went to the yard closest to me today and was able to find one in about 10 minutes and was also able to find the rare center console clip that was intact. New to me driveshaft is in and the clip works wonders. This was better than most of the stuff I got for Christmas. Hopefully if everything works out tonight I'll get to test it all on the trail.

[Hum Wee JR]

took it for a winter drive

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We had a white christmas

[autotech98]

Beautiful... wish we did. I love snow!

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[nickxj94]

Well... I finally painted mine, still got a little more to do but bad weather set in and couldn't finish it.
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[TallGuyJeep]

Fun story. A few houses down from me lives a single older lady, probably older seventies. Another family in the neighborhood invited her to spend christmas day with them so she isn't all alone. Christmas morning we woke up to probably 8ish inches of fresh snow (i love me a white Christmas) and there was no way she was going anywhere in her minivan. So my dad volunteered me to take her in the Jeep! We shoveled her walks and brought a step stool so she could get in and motored on down to the family's house. She was absolutely tickled we would help her and was impressed with how the jeep did in the snow. Definitely a fun Christmas memory. :D

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[denverd1]

Fun story. A few houses down from me lives a single older lady, probably older seventies. Another family in the neighborhood invited her to spend christmas day with them so she isn't all alone. Christmas morning we woke up to probably 8ish inches of fresh snow (i love me a white Christmas) and there was no way she was going anywhere in her minivan. So my dad volunteered me to take her in the Jeep! We shoveled her walks and brought a step stool so she could get in and motored on down to the family's house. She was absolutely tickled we would help her and was impressed with how the jeep did in the snow. Definitely a fun Christmas memory. :D

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Good on ya!!

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[denverd1]

Finished headlight upgrade. Was trying to ground it through the fiberglass in the header panel housing surround... still need to aim them a bit but much brighter!

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[Outlaw star]

Picked up D44 number three for 70 bucks. This one was out of a Mj mud toy. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/28/66b39306f9fe449122bcda45190cb31c.jpg

[TeXJ]

Finished headlight upgrade. Was trying to ground it through the fiberglass in the header panel housing surround... still need to aim them a bit but much brighter!

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what did ya do?

[denverd1]

what did ya do?

housings, hella 100/80w bulbs and harness

[TeXJ]

housings, hella 100/80w bulbs and harness

aww cool I got a harness from ebay. Thinking of updated the housings and bulbs as well, do you have a thread with the details?

[saar]

Finally found the time to change the transmission oil and filter (http://www.jeeps.guru/how-to/how-to-replace-transmission-oil-grand-cherokee-wj/)
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I hate working with oil!

[4.3LXJ]

And you get to buy two filters for that one too right Saar?

[saar]

And you get to buy two filters for that one too right Saar?

Hi,

Yes, the V8 has 2 filters in the transmission (at least in my model...)

[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, you get to put more in it. The one we have has a deep pan also, so it holds lots of fluid too

[TallGuyJeep]

On my way to work the bearing in my Idler pulley went bad, causing my serpentine belt to get to hot and snap. Didn't actually hear a snap, but I smelled burning rubber and smoke started to come through the dash... Immediately pulled into a parking lot to assess the damage. Thankfully my Mom works only a couple blocks away from where I parked, she came and got me and I dropped her back off at work and used her car to get replacement pulley and belt. Pulley went on like a piece of cake, the belt though was troublesome. The PO did a dual electric fan swap, so the stock belt size is way too big because there is no fan pulley. Ended up with the right belt the third try... Definitely a new experience, changing the serp belt in a random restaurant parking lot! :) I'm super grateful how it all turned out with my mom working her close job today and my work being chill so I can take a day off without much fuss.

[jdsilvaca]

My frame reinforcement plates from RuffStuff arrived. Time to fire up the welder, and get these bad boys installed. Then, time for rock rails, and then my long arm kit.

[TeXJ]

My frame reinforcement plates from RuffStuff arrived. Time to fire up the welder, and get these bad boys installed. Then, time for rock rails, and then my long arm kit.

which long arm kit did ya get?

[abebehrmann]

My frame reinforcement plates from RuffStuff arrived. Time to fire up the welder, and get these bad boys installed. Then, time for rock rails, and then my long arm kit.


I've been looking at those recently, look really nice. You planning on doing all that work at once or doing one, waiting, then doing another? Really just wondering if you plan on cutting off the portion that goes to where the stock LCA brackets are.

[Outlaw star]

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[Pinkyman]

I took Betty out ice fishing last night. Theres ALMOST enough ice to drive out onto the lake. I still dont trust the ice yet, so i stayed in the bay only a few feet from shore, so i didnt have to drag all my stuff through the parking lot lol

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[TallGuyJeep]

I took Betty out ice fishing last night. Theres ALMOST enough ice to drive out onto the lake. I still dont trust the ice yet, so i stayed in the bay only a few feet from shore, so i didnt have to drag all my stuff through the parking lot lol

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Love ice fishing. So did ya get any fish? We were gonna go this weekend but i don't think it's happening any more. :(

[denverd1]

I took Betty out ice fishing last night. Theres ALMOST enough ice to drive out onto the lake. I still dont trust the ice yet, so i stayed in the bay only a few feet from shore, so i didnt have to drag all my stuff through the parking lot lol

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how do you know if there's enough ice? talk to the old guys? measure it? listen to it? in Texas, thats just crazy talk!

[jdsilvaca]

I've been looking at those recently, look really nice. You planning on doing all that work at once or doing one, waiting, then doing another? Really just wondering if you plan on cutting off the portion that goes to where the stock LCA brackets are.

For now, I'm just putting the frame reinforcement plates on. I will cut off the part that goes by the control arm. I will deal with that later once I get my long arm kit. I'm doing this in steps. The RuffStuff plates are really thick. I have a RuffStuff rear diff cover on my Dana 44 and it's a beast. Everything they make is really awesome.

[jdsilvaca]

which long arm kit did ya get?

The kit from T&T Customs.

[Pinkyman]

how do you know if there's enough ice? talk to the old guys? measure it? listen to it? in Texas, thats just crazy talk!

You take your auger and drill holes as you walk out :-)

Later in the season, in about a week or two, you will be able to drive vehicles out on the ice without too much worry.

This is what pretty much any lake in MN will look like in about a week, on any given night (and yes, that Tahoe is on a road that they plowed to drive across the lake) lol.

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[TeXJ]

The kit from T&T Customs.

nice whatcha think about it?

[TeXJ]

That is crazy to think that you can drive across lakes up there.

[XJ Wheeler]

The kit from T&T Customs.
My dream kit right there. I love how they tucked the lca up out of the way. Not sure if it's the best geometry but I can't get over how cool that is.

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[denverd1]

radius arms/y links. some say they bind more than separate arms. I don't see how with all the joints on those TnT arms.

[TeXJ]

What about a good 3 link vs this longarm kit?

[4.3LXJ]

If it is a true three link, that is as good as it gets. You can take large bumps at any speed and the steering is much better through the bump, and you don't fel it quite as much. It just feels much smoother

[denverd1]

If it is a true three link, that is as good as it gets. You can take large bumps at any speed and the steering is much better through the bump, and you don't fel it quite as much. It just feels much smoother
Faawwkk yeeeaaa!!

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[denverd1]

It's like feeling on some titties in a buncha different cities!!

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[bruggz351]

It's like feeling on some titties in a buncha different cities!!

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I'm gunna need pics... 😝

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[Outlaw star]

Yesterday, installed the transmission and driveshaft. Now all that's left is a new radiator and repair some wiring.

[TeXJ]

If it is a true three link, that is as good as it gets. You can take large bumps at any speed and the steering is much better through the bump, and you don't fel it quite as much. It just feels much smoother

Are there any kits with a good 3 link? I think TnT has one but not sure if it's any good.

[Pookapotamus]

Are there any kits with a good 3 link? I think TnT has one but not sure if it's any good.


Clayton, it's the kit I run and would recommend, its pricey but very worth it! Big time!


Having 4WD means getting stuck in more inaccessible places!

[nickxj94]

Got my xj painted. Done some wheeling new years.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160110/2763c669f4be2e3988b15a86f50487ad.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160110/69ef13c10d567d40dc482c2cb7de2395.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160110/c8e60b64757157c41f1d1b3f7d6af588.jpg

[nickxj94]

Bought another xj...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160110/3d4504010624c86de5738be2d6cc465f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160110/8354ca3003b038a4802cd8f3d3fa7272.jpg it's a parts rig that runs. Forsale if anyone wants it lol. Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas $500

[4.3LXJ]

Just had to get a red one so you could keep it red?

[nickxj94]

Just had to get a red one so you could keep it red?
I bought it in hopes to give to my boy. But bought it sight un seen.. Helping a kid out that lost his job. He sent me a picture of it when he first bought it. He didn't tell me it was beat up from the street up and he lost the title. So i have no use for it.

[denverd1]

Well no need to paint it! Worth more than you paid in parts

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[denverd1]

May have sold our WK

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[nickxj94]

Well no need to paint it! Worth more than you paid in parts

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I ain't painting the red one.

[XJ Wheeler]

May have sold our WK

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Well, may be sad...

[denverd1]

Clayton, it's the kit I run and would recommend, its pricey but very worth it! Big time!


Having 4WD means getting stuck in more inaccessible places!
https://www.claytonoffroad.com/jeep_cherokee_xj_3_link_long_arm_lift_kit
man, I just don't see 2500 in parts there. guess its got everything you'd need. full leaf packs, trackbar and dropped bracket too.

If you're upgrading from say a S/A kit, (already have leaves, trackbar, front coils) it probably makes a lot more sense.

also, why is it typical to go from 4 control arms to 3 links? I can't wrap my head around any cons with a 3, seems to locate the axle just fine and provides the most flex, just curious 4 is not the norm

[denverd1]

watched about 5 minutes of the lucas oil Pro 4 off road series. those trucks were hauling ass and landing hard. front suspension looked like it cycled about 6 inches from max droop to full stuff. I know those trucks are running some bad ass shocks with more money in valving than I've got in my whole rig, but seems like they would want more compression on those hard hits. And "flex" is something they don't really need, they're not hanging a front tire and full stuffing the other side so maybe they don't need much more out of the suspension. I was just surprised to see the front tires with so little travel. any thoughts?

[denverd1]

Well, may be sad...

no, it never was the right rig for us. I tow way too much to not have a more capable mule. one thought I had was to buy a classic truck and restore it (found a 1950 F1 for good price), then I don't have to worry about the towing issue ever again. And I don't have to daily my tow rig (10 mpg). No idea what we'll end up with

[XJ Wheeler]

no, it never was the right rig for us. I tow way too much to not have a more capable mule. one thought I had was to buy a classic truck and restore it (found a 1950 F1 for good price), then I don't have to worry about the towing issue ever again. And I don't have to daily my tow rig (10 mpg). No idea what we'll end up with
Yeah, the grands never were really great tow rigs. An f1 does sound awesome. I've always wanted, and still do, an old bull nose medium duty to flatbed. No trailer to hassle with. :D

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[4.3LXJ]

also, why is it typical to go from 4 control arms to 3 links? I can't wrap my head around any cons with a 3, seems to locate the axle just fine and provides the most flex, just curious 4 is not the norm

It isn't typical, but better. When our four link suspension was designed it was with eight inches of travel or less in mind. On both sides, you have two parallelograms that really are not quite parallel. The top link is shorter. With this much travel, if one side is pushed up and not the other, you can get a difference it what the top and bottom link has to be in order to not cause binding. The rubber bushings as designed are capable of absorbing that difference. However, with twice that much travel, ain't no way. So what happens is that articulation is limited, or something has to break. The same thing happens with a Y link, only worse. You can get away with it with a lift of 4.5" with some limitation of articulation, castor change etc. But to get the full potential, you have to free one side up or a bolt on a top link would pull through the eye for the bushing.

[denverd1]

Yeah, the grands never were really great tow rigs. An f1 does sound awesome. I've always wanted, and still do, an old bull nose medium duty to flatbed. No trailer to hassle with. :D

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They shouldn't have a 6500 lb tow rating thats for sure. gotta pull my summer whip too. although, with the right flatbed I could haul both... hmmm

[denverd1]

It isn't typical, but better. When our four link suspension was designed it was with eight inches of travel or less in mind. On both sides, you have two parallelograms that really are not quite parallel. The top link is shorter. With this much travel, if one side is pushed up and not the other, you can get a difference it what the top and bottom link has to be in order to not cause binding. The rubber bushings as designed are capable of absorbing that difference. However, with twice that much travel, ain't no way. So what happens is that articulation is limited, or something has to break. The same thing happens with a Y link, only worse. You can get away with it with a lift of 4.5" with some limitation of articulation, castor change etc. But to get the full potential, you have to free one side up or a bolt on a top link would pull through the eye for the bushing.

which side do you leave on as the upper? why couldn't I take off an upper arm and get more flex?

[4.3LXJ]

which side do you leave on as the upper? why couldn't I take off an upper arm and get more flex?

I used the driver side. Either side can be used, however I have a disconnect axle and didn't want to involve that joint. You can take one arm off, but I found the stock type bushings will not handle it. I went with a poly bushing on the axle instead. So far I haven't had trouble with that

[XJ Wheeler]

They shouldn't have a 6500 lb tow rating thats for sure. gotta pull my summer whip too. although, with the right flatbed I could haul both... hmmm
No kidding! It's a weak coil setup. Everytime we would go on a trip in our 93 we filled the inside up and it would bottom out constantly back there.

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[denverd1]

No kidding! It's a weak coil setup. Everytime we would go on a trip in our 93 we filled the inside up and it would bottom out constantly back there.

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I've put load leveling shocks on and have airbags I was going to put on. still trying to polish a turd.

[Outlaw star]

Took my old 2.5L radiator to a friends race fan shop so he can fabricate me a three core all aluminum radiator. I don't want a Spectre as they suck quality wise. And a Omix Ada brass one is 200 bucks..

[GoneWithTheWind]

Made it another day without spending more money on it!
Trying to think of another want list, took care of most needs.

[Outlaw star]

Picked up my custom aluminum radiator today. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160122/59064e6c2b8e2549ac427a7ffa3e754d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160122/d927786a1fc54379a78693432c91ff1d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160122/2a85057c66e391b6b687144bd69a3d24.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160122/4748a9f90142863cb0b55b341ac6151c.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160122/64d6fb96790c224eb247ea4625eae987.jpg

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[4.3LXJ]

Good move. I am going to do something like that too

[Carves]

Parked it out in the rain - to wash some dust and cobwebs off it.

[bruggz351]

Parked it out in the rain - to wash some dust and cobwebs off it.
RSPCA 'll be ont' you.
Puttin all them Redbacks outa a home. [emoji12]

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[denverd1]

wife tried to get it inspected... with no headlights/side markers! Fortunately, she called me on the way to the shop and we got her headed back to the house. somehow she checked a curb (or something) and I had a flat pass rear tire when I got home. Funny, I can drive all over Barnwell Mtn with 9 lbs in my tires with no problem. She can't drive a mile and half on pavement without flattening one. hey, I didn't marry her for her Jeep driving skills. But c'mon man!!

Did half a can of Fix a Flat, a little air and a drive around the block and the Jeep's ready to hit trail. Still holding air this morning

[abebehrmann]

wife tried to get it inspected... with no headlights/side markers! Fortunately, she called me on the way to the shop and we got her headed back to the house. somehow she checked a curb (or something) and I had a flat pass rear tire when I got home. Funny, I can drive all over Barnwell Mtn with 9 lbs in my tires with no problem. She can't drive a mile and half on pavement without flattening one. hey, I didn't marry her for her Jeep driving skills. But c'mon man!!

Did half a can of Fix a Flat, a little air and a drive around the block and the Jeep's ready to hit trail. Still holding air this morning

Hahahahaha.

This reminds me, it's past time I get my Jeep inspected and get my TX plates. You guys have to do emissions inspections out in Tyler? Have to where I live, I know I'm good on safety hopefully emissions is up to snuff too. Sorta miss Florida, no vehicle inspections of any kind.

[denverd1]

only certain counties in Dallas area. Collin county for sure, not sure on others. c'mon over! they won't even question ya bro. we should go wheelin too

[bigjim350]

It seems as though my bumper dug in a bit while winching my self through a wash out on a trail.
https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12552539_10208773846893836_8751555402352828120_n.j pg?oh=deca61e645c5afaf8df4240f77ac99a3&oe=57446B0B

[4.3LXJ]

Gained a few pounds eh Jim :D

[GoneWithTheWind]

Looked at a picture of it.....with me behind the wheel.....from local law enforcement.....46 in a 35...$160....:o

[bluedragon436]

Been driving it quite a bit... Can't wait to get the re gear done as well as the rear brakes (will just be redoing the drum setup for now)...

[jdsilvaca]

Went out wheeling, splashed through some decent water holes, not very deep, maybe 2 feet, now I have a check engine light on, and three codes. My 97 now has a fast, high idle, in park, about 2,000 rpm, I think. One code is for the transmission. Will dig into it this weekend.

[TeXJ]

Went out wheeling, splashed through some decent water holes, not very deep, maybe 2 feet, now I have a check engine light on, and three codes. My 97 now has a fast, high idle, in park, about 2,000 rpm, I think. One code is for the transmission. Will dig into it this weekend.

may have some water in some of your connections, find the connections and spray some wd-40 in them and see if it does better. Or wait a few days, clear the code and see if it comes back :D

[cantab27]

Went out wheeling, splashed through some decent water holes, not very deep, maybe 2 feet, now I have a check engine light on, and three codes. My 97 now has a fast, high idle, in park, about 2,000 rpm, I think. One code is for the transmission. Will dig into it this weekend.

tps also check colour of trans oil....................

[Carves]

Took it shopping.

Good job the rain eased up a coupla days ago ... otherwise we all would have been down to the door handles in that black muck.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Uliman/Carpark%2001b_zpskye7pdkn.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Uliman/Carpark%2002b_zpsh3nvqvzb.jpg


Not a bad sale ... lotsa junk, even a kitchen sink,

... so I bought it .. :rolleyes:



... and just for cantab ... heres another, naked sheep emporium .. :p

Setup to do 16 sheep at a time ... but hasnt had any in there for about 40/50 yrs.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Uliman/Shearing%20Shed%2001b_zpszunrpy8u.jpg


yeah yeah ... the dates wrong ... shit happens when your changing batteries in a paddock .. ;);)

[cantab27]

na dates right you aussie living in the past .....................just saying

[cj4a nz]

looked at it and put more shit on it :(

[Joliet Johnny]

I ordered some heated power mirrors and a Smittybuilt XRC rear bumper with tire carrier.

[jdsilvaca]

tps also check colour of trans oil....................

Good idea, I didn't think to check the trans fluid. Thank you. Started it up, and still a fast idle. My TPS sensor should be in today or tomorrow. I ordered the better part from Standard Ignition. They have a cheap line, part numbers end with a "T", and I didn't want that one. Will let you know once my part arrives.

Thanks.

[jdsilvaca]

Ok, so the codes that I got after my "splashing through muddy waters" event, were: P0122 / P0123 and P0700 I replaced the TPS sensor, and all is well. Codes are cleared, XJ idles fine, and runs great. Taking it on a 50 mile run tomorrow to make sure no issues. I did check my trans fluid. all red.

[JamesPT]

Roof Rack and Lights, still on going...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/---LKGyt1Uws/VqjMsveNVvI/AAAAAAAAIqA/g1iVAtgypgE/s1600/IMG_0609.JPG

[4.3LXJ]

I have to ask James, what is the white things under the lights?

[JamesPT]

I have to ask James, what is the white things under the lights?

Oh, just foam, the lights were only zip-tied in place to get ideas before drilling.

[4.3LXJ]

Thanks. I was thinking you had some new fangled European thing for lights :D

[oderdene]

found me on Google street view

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j80H15OhyZE/VrLB8VJ1CzI/AAAAAAAAEos/6rIRVYrJ9vU/s1600/me.PNG

[4.3LXJ]

Very cool Od. Now you are famous :D

Uh, parking seems a little tight

[Joliet Johnny]

Just got home from work. So I put on my nice new power heated mirrors. Tomorrow I get to drive to a very bad area to pick up my bumper.

[bluedragon436]

Swapped out the beyond rusted and worn out rear brakes.. Got a complete rear brake kit, w/ new drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, and hardware kit for pretty good deal shipped through RockAuto.. She stops much better now... But in the process of doing the brake bleed, I noticed that my upper passenger side shock bolt, that goes through the Bar Pin Eliminator, was missing the nut... so who knows how long I've been driving around without it.. But will have to work on fixing that over the next couple of days.. As well as put a few more things on order for it..

[nickxj94]

Well. Upgrade time!
This week i installed new Rubicon Express 5.5 inch lift coil springs, rough country drop pitman arm. Got new Rubicon Express shocks on the way, new rear 2 inch lift shackles to level my xj back out. Also have a rugged ridge sye and driveshaft to install next. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160205/6b1bfd083696c49f5d351a40fd7dbc75.jpg

[denverd1]

Well. Upgrade time!
This week i installed new Rubicon Express 5.5 inch lift coil springs, rough country drop pitman arm. Got new Rubicon Express shocks on the way, new rear 2 inch lift shackles to level my xj back out. Also have a rugged ridge sye and driveshaft to install next. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160205/6b1bfd083696c49f5d351a40fd7dbc75.jpg

4.5" rear leaf packs + 2" shackle? I think 5.5" is where I'll end up as well. Flexed it with the shackles yet?

[denverd1]

Well. Upgrade time!
This week i installed new Rubicon Express 5.5 inch lift coil springs, rough country drop pitman arm. Got new Rubicon Express shocks on the way, new rear 2 inch lift shackles to level my xj back out. Also have a rugged ridge sye and driveshaft to install next. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160205/6b1bfd083696c49f5d351a40fd7dbc75.jpg

4.5" rear leaf packs + 2" shackle? I think 5.5" is where I'll end up as well. got 4.5" leafs and coils right now along with shackles to go on. Flexed it with the shackles yet? looks good

[nickxj94]

4.5" rear leaf packs + 2" shackle? I think 5.5" is where I'll end up as well. Flexed it with the shackles yet?
Not yet. Lol had to order shackles no one in town has any in stock.

[Outlaw star]

Installed my RC extended brake lines, bled the brakes and clutch.

Sent from my LGLS770 using Tapatalk

[bluedragon436]

Had a mini wrenching part @ the house w/ a few other XJ's, 1 JK & 1 LJ... had all kinds of Jeeps driving by I've never seen all looking over @ the collection hard core.. lol... Mine was designated parts runner... since it was the only one that was left whole.. LOL.. actually the JK and LJ weren't messed with either.. but hey... lol Was fun to see.. had the weather cooperated I would have gotten some pics of the collection, but was too dark & overcast to get any good pics..

[XJ Wheeler]

A few things here and there. Finally got the decorations off and put in storage.

Found a spot below the front of the engine. Didn't take long to find the source... lower radiator hose. And wouldn't ya know it, as I was looking at fixing that one I saw the front axle was wet. Tracked it down to the heater control valve. Its less than a year old so I didn't want to replace it but a tightening of the screws seems to have done the trick. A new lower hose fixed the other.

Ordered some edge trim for the 3rd brake light cover. Doesn't fit as well as i'd like but maybe it'll loosen up.

Drove it Saturday and its got a new hiccup. Low rpms, moving and stationary, its trying to stall. Even dropping down to 3-400 rpms once. But every time it would catch itself and shoot up to 11-1200 and back to normal. Happened 3 or 4 times. Will see what comes of this.

Got the sandblaster going, then the tip broke off. So, after finding a new one i finally got to try it out more than a few seconds. Its small so it takes a bit for a sizable area but will really come in handy for those corners and crevices.

[nickxj94]

Well this past weekend was full of Jeep parts replacing!
Saturday, i helped a buddy install new hub assemblies in his xj. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/08d0e57e67c102645de8a75aa1396740.jpg
He gave me his old one's, timken units too!
After that Saturday afternoon i headed to another friends about a hour drive in Bentonville, he picked up some new Rubicon Express shocks for the front of my xj for $35.00 and i installed them at his shop. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/9f11a3ba6a2b88f41e0b306fb2f138df.jpg
Then Sunday morning..
I installed the timken hub assemblies in my xj,along with some zj rotors i had saved from the scrap bin at work and machined them. (I save any and all Jeep related parts) [emoji23]
Then after that i replaced my valve cover gasket finally..
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Monday night after work.
I finally installed my sye and stock front shaft in the rear,
Took about 2.5 hours.
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Then tonight,
I fixed a known two door issue, cracking in the door jam ..
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/0d81d61bac31e91aa16474073b3f5bd6.jpg welded the cracks up, used some exhaust hangers as gussets and welded them over the welded cracks in hopes it doesn't crack again. Painted it with some bedliner.
My new rear shocks from 4wheel parts should be in tomorrow. Rubicon Express as well.
Then Thursday my new two inch shackles should be here. I'll get those installed after i get home.

Now all i need is to regear. Then my Jeep is done till next year.
Then it may get a longarm upgrade kit! We'll see then..

[Joliet Johnny]

Well that last post is hard to follow up. My XJ broke so I got the Lancer out of the garage under its own power ind pulled the Jeep in. Im going to replace my waterpump and all the rubber hoses and maybe the heater core. So glad there is a wonderful time lapse video for that on youtube. The guy I drive in every day till his TJ works again was telling me about some heat shrink hose clamps they use on International trucks last night(ironic as it didint leak on the way in) I may try those.

[nickxj94]

Got my new rear shocks and shackles in and installed. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160212/4a96637608212d67a3c5c893e239c675.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160212/f705c965c7e988468bbbd11316a25dec.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160212/c8dfb047c08298f7e84a7c00c0258411.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160212/76ea28b6275dd41daaee49892881daf0.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160212/7b79f086ed0a7cabd2c0bc5a5078a8ff.jpg very happy with the turnout and ride quality it has now. Thinking long arm suspension and it'll be like riding on clouds lol

[NW99XJ]

Starting to think that I can make a decent cowell intake by sourcing parts myself.
Although I LOVE the THOR set-up...at nearly a 1/3 of the price and an opportunity to fab something myself, I think this is the way I'm going to go.
The only other aspect of this unaccounted for is the metal shroud that THOR has that spaces/houses the filter/intake pipe coupler (the part that screws to the firewall) .... I may not need that, but I'm sure I can bend up something that will work if it becomes a necessity.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/INTAKE%20SYSTEM%20PARTS.png (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/INTAKE%20SYSTEM%20PARTS.png.html)

I will likely do a C.A.D. (Cardboard Aided Design) mock-up of this to get an idea of wether or not this will work (fitment wise) then go from there.

[bluedragon436]

Dropped my JCR Classic rock rails off for powder coating... Would have much gathered have primed and bedlined like my bumpers are done, but it is far too cold for that right now... so we'll see how the powedercoating stands up to some use/abuse!!

[Outlaw star]

New front coils.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160213/3c1871de865913859ec1ab67ff76942d.jpg

[nickxj94]

Finished paint. Installed new brake pads on rear.
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[Joliet Johnny]

Would have got water pump done but I dropped the long bolt into the small hole for the center hood latch. I don't own a telescoping magnet so I had to make one from a Saturn trans filter magnet and a dowel rod. Also didn't help that I locked the key for the garage in the garage so I had to wait for the wife to get home.

[bluedragon436]

Would have got water pump done but I dropped the long bolt into the small hole for the center hood latch. I don't own a telescoping magnet so I had to make one from a Saturn trans filter magnet and a dowel rod. Also didn't help that I locked the key for the garage in the garage so I had to wait for the wife to get home.

Did friend's water pump and radiator yesterday too.. Always good time!!


Picked my JCR sliders up from getting powder coated... He said he was expecting to have them done by Monday... but then after tripping over them a few times, he said, screw it, and knocked em out :smiley-scared003:.... No complaints here!! :bacondance:

[Poorboy]

Not today, but yesterday...

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/20160213_114644_zpstqoc7cjb.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/20160213_114644_zpstqoc7cjb.jpg.html)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/20160213_194115_zps0v3wr5pi.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/20160213_194115_zps0v3wr5pi.jpg.html)

[Basslicks]

Haven't updated in a while so..... here's a little morph for ya.

Tires

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2EYxo5bERb0/VOMNgqfxaJI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/A4aRGYcY4wo/s800-Ic42/20150216_084518.jpg

Wheels

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Oe-IE9tQaCU/Vazr3i2uLEI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/c8p67ZY69ZY/s800-Ic42/20150719_170015.jpg

Bro squat:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-im68KpzZBrc/Vcq1POhZxaI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/LWDvioXE-30/s800-Ic42/FB_IMG_1439313459133.jpg

Just kidding... LIIIFFFFFFFFT!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9NeEyPiTxEM/VgG44leNSwI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/0Zs1JXN3ozA/s800-Ic42/20150922_161127.jpg

Mufflerrrrrrrrr - welded it up myself, tyvm

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Parts Jeep

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lbXq4rAqtS4/VpyXbop5SxI/AAAAAAAASTM/xCEhxXrGb_k/s800-Ic42/12439253_10207225978759898_8853114248487774546_n.j pg

Wheelz n tarz

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Hoverjeep

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PFE82ZQ3qxM/VrU94ycI3CI/AAAAAAAASd8/FciNCcS5TSU/s800-Ic42/20160204_100431.jpg

Worked on the donor axle

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0sDPiv9k6Wo/VrU-AZC0H6I/AAAAAAAASd8/Ng6Q0dqZp4M/s800-Ic42/20160204_122147.jpg

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Woooooooorkin' in the raaaaaaiiiiiin

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9l2mYM-TUZU/VrU-KzfMGsI/AAAAAAAASdk/1CPAXtrWQCM/s800-Ic42/20160204_135514.jpg

Yaaaayyyyyyy front axle!!!!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gbph6MFoyG0/VrtDoX_WtfI/AAAAAAAASfY/EoR2otRKlsQ/s800-Ic42/20160209_214655.jpg

That's it, that's all. Still 2wd, but much closer than before.

Other than that has just been chasing down a fuel/spark issue. Nailed down the spark issue....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4ODtYiql2eU/VsG7Q04EXPI/AAAAAAAASgM/rDq4u08jd-Q/s800-Ic42/20160213_213250.jpg

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Cleaned it up, brightened up the terminals and contacts, and threw it back in until I can get another cap and rotor. Working better now, but it's definitely a bandaid.

Also have a FPR on the way - fuel pressure is at about 28 constant. And probably going to replace the fuel pump. Have to poor man's prime it to get it to start and when you shut it off, the pressure in the rail drops to 0 within about 2 seconds of shutting it off... lovely check valve is in the fuel pump soooo yay.

TIME FOR AN AIRTEX!!!!! Just kidding.

[prerunner1982]

pulled the leaf pack from the old truck, took them apart and pulled the bottom two leaves (not counting the overload). My old 82 Chevy truck had the 56" long springs vs the 52" long that were an option (my 87 had the 52") The 56" packs are too long for an XJ the 52" packs would have worked better. Of the 56" pack the bottom two leaves are about all that I can use due to length soooo I hope they work.

I also separated the donor axle from it's leaf packs.

Still need to drain and refill the diffs and on the front have to wait for taxes to get the axle seals, hubs, ball joints, etc... but it feels like a step in the right direction since I hadn't been able to work on it in almost a year.

[prerunner1982]

I forgot to mention, the 56" long springs from a 1/2 ton Chevy are the right length for a MJ. The springs are 2.5" wide which match the XJ leaves.

I also plan on using U bolts from the Chevy... they are twice as thick as the XJ u bolts. Will have to use the larger U bolt plates as well.

And by donor axles they are a Dana 30/Chry 8.25 out of a 99 XJ with 3.55 gears.
Now you may say great but what about changing the gear ratio? These are replacing the stock axles in my 93 XJ 5 speed... which are 3.07 ratio.
I should be able to run a 33" tire and still maintain near stock performance. Sure I could go 4.10 and get better offroad performance since this isn't currently my DD, but I am doing this on a tight budget. The only new part currently on the list to buy is an IRO double sheer trackbar and it will cost me more than both of the axles did together.

[Basslicks]

Cleaned the TB and IAC... didn't get any after pics because well... you've seen what a new one looks like, right?


http://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cherokeeforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-20160218_100156_f6458f3a65139f8c6c18fa9b9b8f585658 e79950.jpg


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Idles much better now, and actually starts slightly easier. Still dealing with having to poor man's prime and hesitation at around the mid-rpm range.

Ordered an Accell brass-terminal rotor cap and button from Autozone... 17.99 - couldn't believe it. Should be ready for me to pick up today after work.

Getting a fuel pump after that.

[denverd1]

ordered a replacement set of amber side marker bulbs. I ordered a set of 4, they came in but can't find them for shit. They're relatively cheap, so after tearing the garage apart several times and this project being completely stalled until I either find them or buy more, I bit the proverbial $6 bullet and bought more. Also found a 10 pack to be cheaper than 2-2 packs. (amazon's crazy like that). I will have a 4 pack of amber bulbs up for grabs if anyone else is wants to go full euro ricer mode with me. :smiley-taunt002:
here's where I hope to end up:
http://i42.tinypic.com/16azh5g.jpg

[Carves]

Wellll .... todays jobs were strip the cooling system, new coolant, rh guard off and replace factory antennae.


It was 100*f in the shade ....... so screw todays jobs,

.... I swapped in a near new drivers seat instead. :o

[denverd1]

Put a tune on the WK. MUCH better, shifts like it should. I can also monitor up to 4 different things at once. I can create a log and read it real time. It's cool, but I'll probably get the android obd2 reader. Wireless is always cleaner
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160221/ca6db54ba6e4449d395d369b3662fc59.jpg
Blurry!

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

[Mudderoy]

Oil change on the 98 XJ and the 03 TJ.

[TeXJ]

Had a friend come over and help me check out why I still have a wobble in the front. Found that my new track bar setup is all ready having issues. The bolt on the frame side in the bracket moves. So I'll need to weld the washer and see if that stops that issue. Then he noticed that my TREs need attention, some are bad and one may be going out.

So I need to find a good aftermarket solution for steering.

[OrangeXJ]

Seeing as I don't drive the jeep as much during the winter as I do in the summer the past few weekends I've been showing it some love. Every time I started it the battery was almost completely dead. So I would jump it off when it first starts it runs like crap. Would not idle would die which it has never done before. Once I would keep it running keeping my foot on the gas for several minutes it would idle on it's own. So yesterday I decided to pull the battery and get it checked (and it's a pita on a TJ). Sure enough it had a dead cell got a new battery, installed it started right up and idled fine just like it use to. So I guess with low voltage going to the computer is why it would not idle right until it built up voltage. 2 problems solved at one time. Got to love that.

[denverd1]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/7fc12a51913d95b9499440d75a1711cd.jpg
Replaced the positive terminal clamp. Did negative last year,should've done it then

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

[Outlaw star]

Installed a new clutch hose on the OS III. The old one blew out.

[blazer2]

On Wednesday I cut off the old exhaust and put new on the 93XJ.
Need to be ready for the first weekend in May.

[4.3LXJ]

On Wednesday I cut off the old exhaust and put new on the 93XJ.
Need to be ready for the first weekend in May.

What is on that weekend?

[denverd1]

On Wednesday I cut off the old exhaust and put new on the 93XJ

You open it up a little?

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

[Rockfrog]

The other day ... Swapped in a new hub on the passenger side. Third hub in two years now. Driver side in perfectly fine in same time frame.
Dropped in a Chromo shaft with 760x while I was at it and took the old hub in for a warranty swap. Probably put that one on the driver side and keep the current one as a spare.
Also installed the TJ front sway bar and JK disco's. Makes her much tighter around town now. Before that she rolled like a wet noodle. Fine for me, not so much for the wife.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/c5dd71b8941c3739e9294cd3c4d0ff88.jpg

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Now I just need to source replacement ball studs for the disconnects so I can add a spot to tuck the sway bar out of the way. I think they are BDS.

Of course now my exhaust is falling apart again, yay.

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[blazer2]

What is on that weekend?

Going to Bundy hill in Michigan with a few friends.

[blazer2]

You open it up a little?

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Yes the old one was almost rusted off. And I went from.
2" to 21/2" and put on a cherry bomb muffler.
And deleted the cat.

[4.3LXJ]

Going to Bundy hill in Michigan with a few friends.

We expect a full report you know

[Basslicks]

Not today... but within the past couple weeks....

Converted it to 4wd...

Pulled the motor and tranny from the parts Jeep
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iFarFsrUQ9k/VtQ7a07jFrI/AAAAAAAASmk/SX6EesGU16Q/s800-Ic42/20160226_225601.jpg

Separated the tranny from the motor
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f-dmt3Dr_Yg/VtQ7hATKVzI/AAAAAAAASmk/lpczARN7lGo/s800-Ic42/20160227_095952.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f-dmt3Dr_Yg/VtQ7hATKVzI/AAAAAAAASmk/lpczARN7lGo/s800-Ic42/20160227_095952.jpg

Loaded up the engine hoist and tranny jack into the back of the Jeep. Put my cargo carrier in the hitch and put the floor jack and tranny/transfer case on with it.. and drove 30 minutes across the county to my friend's house to throw it in.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hQl_UpHweuQ/VtQ7jRRcOTI/AAAAAAAASmk/eeYQ9zNl2ns/s800-Ic42/20160227_111949.jpg

HLLLLLLLLLLLIKEAGLOVE!!!!!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Vw5YtII0rk/VtQ7lPirMLI/AAAAAAAASmk/v8XI4jEHeJI/s800-Ic42/20160228_130205.jpg

A few days after getting all the 4wd working, my new steering came in. V8 ZJ tie rod, and new drag link and TREs.... no more death wobble.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qgXnqJXev9I/Vtsvct1UG9I/AAAAAAAASnc/YKPwr_1kTgI/s800-Ic42/20160303_102926.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7gD8S1q8hd4/VtsvatVNHwI/AAAAAAAASnc/e-TYVwfsOgQ/s800-Ic42/20160303_132150.jpg

...that's all folks!

[TeXJ]

A few days after getting all the 4wd working, my new steering came in. V8 ZJ tie rod, and new drag link and TREs.... no more death wobble.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qgXnqJXev9I/Vtsvct1UG9I/AAAAAAAASnc/YKPwr_1kTgI/s800-Ic42/20160303_102926.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7gD8S1q8hd4/VtsvatVNHwI/AAAAAAAASnc/e-TYVwfsOgQ/s800-Ic42/20160303_132150.jpg

...that's all folks!

part numbers on the zj stuff? and where'd ya get it from and price?

[Poorboy]

Cleaned the (literally) tube of Orange Silicone off the pan and dressed all the cover bolts. 4 Bolts are beyond rounded, leaving me no clue how I actually got them off....

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/12787114_981435288607172_355272941_o_zpsvv72icdn.j pg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/12787114_981435288607172_355272941_o_zpsvv72icdn.j pg.html)

This cover has been hammered. It had about a 1/4" of Schmoo on the lower half. Not in good shape along the edge, but it is flat, so I have that going for me.

Also, this little turd is ever so slightly NOT straight......
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/12788529_981434098607291_1685126138_o_zpssgwskovl. jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/12788529_981434098607291_1685126138_o_zpssgwskovl. jpg.html)
Bought a new one for peace of mind.

Bought the seals, bearings and all the necessary extras and fluids while I was at the parts house. I'll get it together sometime!!

[denverd1]

Wheeled it. Lost a tire on the back side of the hill but made it back to Firemanrays camp and got it patched. Shot some gopro footage from the dash, I'll upload it later and have a look. I know there's one steep hill I was climbing and both front tires were off the ground for a moment or two. Was thinking on the way out there, I need a suckdown. More later

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[denverd1]

part numbers on the zj stuff? and where'd ya get it from and price?
It's easy to find. Tell em ya got a ZJ

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[denverd1]

Not today... but within the past couple weeks....

Converted it to 4wd...

Pulled the motor and tranny from the parts Jeep
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iFarFsrUQ9k/VtQ7a07jFrI/AAAAAAAASmk/SX6EesGU16Q/s800-Ic42/20160226_225601.jpg

Separated the tranny from the motor
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f-dmt3Dr_Yg/VtQ7hATKVzI/AAAAAAAASmk/lpczARN7lGo/s800-Ic42/20160227_095952.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f-dmt3Dr_Yg/VtQ7hATKVzI/AAAAAAAASmk/lpczARN7lGo/s800-Ic42/20160227_095952.jpg

Loaded up the engine hoist and tranny jack into the back of the Jeep. Put my cargo carrier in the hitch and put the floor jack and tranny/transfer case on with it.. and drove 30 minutes across the county to my friend's house to throw it in.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hQl_UpHweuQ/VtQ7jRRcOTI/AAAAAAAASmk/eeYQ9zNl2ns/s800-Ic42/20160227_111949.jpg

HLLLLLLLLLLLIKEAGLOVE!!!!!
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Vw5YtII0rk/VtQ7lPirMLI/AAAAAAAASmk/v8XI4jEHeJI/s800-Ic42/20160228_130205.jpg

A few days after getting all the 4wd working, my new steering came in. V8 ZJ tie rod, and new drag link and TREs.... no more death wobble.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qgXnqJXev9I/Vtsvct1UG9I/AAAAAAAASnc/YKPwr_1kTgI/s800-Ic42/20160303_102926.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7gD8S1q8hd4/VtsvatVNHwI/AAAAAAAASnc/e-TYVwfsOgQ/s800-Ic42/20160303_132150.jpg

...that's all folks!
Awesome work dude!! Slipped right in.

How was the 4x4 conversion?
Edit. A mod is better exhaust or a lift. Converting to 4x4 is a little more complicated

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[4.3LXJ]

All that fresh red paint looks nice :bacondance:

[XJ Wheeler]

I gotta say that's some of the nicest looking steering links I've seen!

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[Hum Wee JR]

I took my daughter to the coast last weekend to visit family. We went to Samoa dunes recreation park. First time my cousin ever put his truck in 4wd. From the amount of fun his kids had probably wont be the last. They have a couple rock piles, a tractor tire, a log course and lots of sand. I should have changed my tires to my all terrains before i left, studded snow tires suck in the sand and rocks! We all had fun and no one got stuck.

[autotech98]

Awesome man! That was not an easy task. [emoji15]

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[autotech98]

Sounds like a good time!

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[Basslicks]

part numbers on the zj stuff? and where'd ya get it from and price?

Well... to be honest, this is a little bit of a loaded question. I needed to replace all of my steering and quickly because the steering was so loose I could literally hear the joints clacking around as I was driving down the road.

I wanted all MOOG parts because, well, it's MOOG! BUT, even with getting the parts from RockAuto.com, I couldn't afford the $211 price tag. So unfortunately, I had to cheap out... but I was able to get my steering for $65 shipped. I DO NOT recommend cheaping out. If you're going to upgrade, UPGRADE! If you're in a tight spot, get what ya can and save for better parts (that's what I'm doing, by the way).

With that said, MOOG part #s:

Tie Rod - DS1312 $48.79
Adjusting sleeve - ES2079S $13.22
Tie rod end - ES3096L $23.79
^^^This is what is known as the V8 ZJ Tie rod upgrade... if you want to replace your drag link as well for all new steering, get an additional Tie rod end and the drag link DS1310 ($71.79)... unless the adjusting sleeve on your current drag link is rusted or there's some other problem with it, you should be able to reuse it... these don't really wear out.

When you're searching for these parts, it's a little confusing unless you know what the autoparts stores head them as. The parts stores and websites call all of the above parts (with the exception of the adjusting sleeves) "Tie Rod Ends"... because TECHNICALLY, that's what they are. The rod and end are all one piece so it's really just an extended TRE in their mind.

Now... if you need to replace your steering and there really is just no way for you to afford the good stuff.... Ultrapower is the brand I used... all the same part numbers.

OH! And by the way... Rock Auto sends out regular discount codes and encourages you to share them with as many people as you'd like!.... So with that said - everybody enjoy 5% off!

rock auto discount code:
4018268636515750

Gloss Cherry color provided courtesy of Rustoleum spray bomb


Awesome work dude!! Slipped right in.

How was the 4x4 conversion?
Edit. A mod is better exhaust or a lift. Converting to 4x4 is a little more complicated

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

Getting the donor tranny out was a big pain because the passenger side E12 was torqued on too tight and the head was rounded. After I tried for almost an entire day and then an experienced friend came over and tried for a couple of hours, we gave up the ghost and I went and grabbed his engine hoist and hoisted the motor and tranny out of the Jeep. Once it was out, I ground the head off the e12 and presto! Motor and tranny separation.

After that, everything else went pretty smoothly. I'll tell ya this much, things go a lot quicker with proper floor jacks, air tools, and a friend to help you. I was doing everything myself with the screw-type bottle jacks that come with the Jeeps and hand tools.

Only "snag" I ran into after that was the speedo not working... but it didn't take me long to figure out I just needed to swap out the sender units. The 96+ trans case uses a 3 wire unit and my 92 tranny uses a 2 wire. But they both fit in the same hole without any issue... good stuff.


I took my daughter to the coast last weekend to visit family. We went to Samoa dunes recreation park. First time my cousin ever put his truck in 4wd. From the amount of fun his kids had probably wont be the last. They have a couple rock piles, a tractor tire, a log course and lots of sand. I should have changed my tires to my all terrains before i left, studded snow tires suck in the sand and rocks! We all had fun and no one got stuck.

Sounds like someone caught the fever.... spread that around dude!

[Basslicks]

Awesome man! That was not an easy task. [emoji15]

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It's really not as bad as you might think... just time-consuming. Two guys with proper tools and equipment could knock it out in a weekend.

[TeXJ]

Well... to be honest, this is a little bit of a loaded question. I needed to replace all of my steering and quickly because the steering was so loose I could literally hear the joints clacking around as I was driving down the road.

I wanted all MOOG parts because, well, it's MOOG! BUT, even with getting the parts from RockAuto.com, I couldn't afford the $211 price tag. So unfortunately, I had to cheap out... but I was able to get my steering for $65 shipped. I DO NOT recommend cheaping out. If you're going to upgrade, UPGRADE! If you're in a tight spot, get what ya can and save for better parts (that's what I'm doing, by the way).

With that said, MOOG part #s:

Tie Rod - DS1312 $48.79
Adjusting sleeve - ES2079S $13.22
Tie rod end - ES3096L $23.79
^^^This is what is known as the V8 ZJ Tie rod upgrade... if you want to replace your drag link as well for all new steering, get an additional Tie rod end and the drag link DS1310 ($71.79)... unless the adjusting sleeve on your current drag link is rusted or there's some other problem with it, you should be able to reuse it... these don't really wear out.

When you're searching for these parts, it's a little confusing unless you know what the autoparts stores head them as. The parts stores and websites call all of the above parts (with the exception of the adjusting sleeves) "Tie Rod Ends"... because TECHNICALLY, that's what they are. The rod and end are all one piece so it's really just an extended TRE in their mind.

Now... if you need to replace your steering and there really is just no way for you to afford the good stuff.... Ultrapower is the brand I used... all the same part numbers.

OH! And by the way... Rock Auto sends out regular discount codes and encourages you to share them with as many people as you'd like!.... So with that said - everybody enjoy 5% off!

rock auto discount code:
4018268636515750

Gloss Cherry color provided courtesy of Rustoleum spray bomb


THANK YOU!!! I was looking through rockauto's site and there were so many parts and it was actually very confusing on what was needed and what wasn't. :yourock:

[GoneWithTheWind]

New thermostat.

[Outlaw star]

Took the Magnaflow muffler off and installed a Thrush Turbo instead. I've outgrown the loud exhausts.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Took the Magnaflow muffler off and installed a Thrush Turbo instead. I've outgrown the loud exhausts.

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I run a MagnaFlow. It's not loud really, maybe a bit more than stock but nothing like my brothers Flowmaster 44. Although mine sounds like a diesel and his a v8... :rolleyes:

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[Outlaw star]

On my 4cyl stroker, it sounded like a Honda civic.

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[XJ Wheeler]

On my 4cyl stroker, it sounded like a Honda civic.

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Ah, okay! I forgot about that. Doh!

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[Basslicks]

THANK YOU!!! I was looking through rockauto's site and there were so many parts and it was actually very confusing on what was needed and what wasn't. :yourock:

No prob man.


Took the Magnaflow muffler off and installed a Thrush Turbo instead. I've outgrown the loud exhausts.

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Right there with ya, brosef. Got the thrush turbo under mine right now. Sounds great. I have a FM muffler that I snagged off this parts jeep that I might throw under it after my floors are all done... but I'm really kinda diggin' the Thrush Turbo. Nice growly idle and a real mellow tone on accel with no drone at cruising speed

[Outlaw star]

No prob man.



Right there with ya, brosef. Got the thrush turbo under mine right now. Sounds great. I have a FM muffler that I snagged off this parts jeep that I might throw under it after my floors are all done... but I'm really kinda diggin' the Thrush Turbo. Nice growly idle and a real mellow tone on accel with no drone at cruising speed
Thrush Turbo behind the 4cyl. https://youtu.be/KmOZRAGTBg4

[4.3LXJ]

I can recommend a good sounding muffler if you are interested

[autotech98]

Still i changed the 400m in my 79 bronco by myself one weekend many moons ago and i had way more room in the engine compartment

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[Outlaw star]

Actually, that's as loud as she gets. On acceleration and cruising, she sounds like stock. That's all that I want.

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[Basslicks]

Still i changed the 400m in my 79 bronco by myself one weekend many moons ago and i had way more room in the engine compartment

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lol... well yeah #becausefullsize

[Basslicks]

Thrush Turbo behind the 4cyl. https://youtu.be/KmOZRAGTBg4

Sounds about like a classic Jeep 4cyl... like the old hurricane engines.

[denverd1]

tried to figure out what I'm going to do with this tire situation. Can't get a replacement as they were discontinued by treadwright. Can't buy 1 off the shelf as it won't be the same size.. Don't want/need a full set. Firemanray and I put about 8 plugs in this one and got it back on the trailer. its holding air, but I don't trust it
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/2c4da906c914e155a7c2675a44682e3e.jpg
guess I could run a slightly different sized tire in the front. until I put the front locker in, of course. not sure what to do. Goodyear MTRs are a different tread pattern. Gonna look at Maxxis buckshots

[TallGuyJeep]

tried to figure out what I'm going to do with this tire situation. Can't get a replacement as they were discontinued by treadwright. Can't buy 1 off the shelf as it won't be the same size.. Don't want/need a full set. Firemanray and I put about 8 plugs in this one and got it back on the trailer. its holding air, but I don't trust it
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/2c4da906c914e155a7c2675a44682e3e.jpg
guess I could run a slightly different sized tire in the front. until I put the front locker in, of course. not sure what to do. Goodyear MTRs are a different tread pattern. Gonna look at Maxxis buckshots
That sucks man. Be sure to check your local classifieds, might luck out.

[Outlaw star]

tried to figure out what I'm going to do with this tire situation. Can't get a replacement as they were discontinued by treadwright. Can't buy 1 off the shelf as it won't be the same size.. Don't want/need a full set. Firemanray and I put about 8 plugs in this one and got it back on the trailer. its holding air, but I don't trust it
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/2c4da906c914e155a7c2675a44682e3e.jpg
guess I could run a slightly different sized tire in the front. until I put the front locker in, of course. not sure what to do. Goodyear MTRs are a different tread pattern. Gonna look at Maxxis buckshots
Take a look at different tires true tire size. (Not the advertised but the true size) plus or minus 1/2 inch won't be bad. Now if you're talking over an inch, then it will be noticeable.

[denverd1]

Even with locked diffs??

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[cpttuna]

can you put a tube in that one?

[denverd1]

I thought about a tube. why not tube them all? would take care of lots of low pressure issue. rolling a bead, namely, but this little gash wouldn't have phased it if it was tubed. I think I'll try that route.

[Basslicks]

tried to figure out what I'm going to do with this tire situation. Can't get a replacement as they were discontinued by treadwright. Can't buy 1 off the shelf as it won't be the same size.. Don't want/need a full set. Firemanray and I put about 8 plugs in this one and got it back on the trailer. its holding air, but I don't trust it
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/2c4da906c914e155a7c2675a44682e3e.jpg
guess I could run a slightly different sized tire in the front. until I put the front locker in, of course. not sure what to do. Goodyear MTRs are a different tread pattern. Gonna look at Maxxis buckshots

While not exactly the same, the tread looks similar to a Maxxis Buckshot, a Dunlop Mudrover, or if you're looking for a cheap alternative -

Nankang Mudstar (what I have on mine)... basically a rebranded Dunlop.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gbph6MFoyG0/VrtDoX_WtfI/AAAAAAAASfY/EoR2otRKlsQAtM4IoTUnas3vwwZyvGsawCCo/s800-Ic42/20160209_214655.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J7iwT_HFQi0/UjV8k2aBDaI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/K1mKNdV0ZJkJyOXBvJMoUyuW2wVdodsRwCCo/s800-Ic42/IMAG0515.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

I thought about a tube. why not tube them all? would take care of lots of low pressure issue. rolling a bead, namely, but this little gash wouldn't have phased it if it was tubed. I think I'll try that route.

I used to run tubes in all my off road tires. I should do so again

[Basslicks]

I used to run tubes in all my off road tires. I should do so again

How do those do with airing down? I know when mountain biking, you can only air down so far before you snake bite the tube

[4.3LXJ]

When I did that, I used natural rubber agricultural tubes. Natural rubber flexes better. I commonly ran my sand tires at 2.5 and 5 psi for several days. These were bias ply ag tires also. One took a big enough hit to deform an 8" section of the rim, which I took home and beat back out and reused. As far as I know, you have to use radial tubes in radial tires. Not sure why

[Basslicks]

When I did that, I used natural rubber agricultural tubes. Natural rubber flexes better. I commonly ran my sand tires at 2.5 and 5 psi for several days. These were bias ply ag tires also. One took a big enough hit to deform an 8" section of the rim, which I took home and beat back out and reused. As far as I know, you have to use radial tubes in radial tires. Not sure why

Good to know!!!

[abebehrmann]

When I did that, I used natural rubber agricultural tubes. Natural rubber flexes better. I commonly ran my sand tires at 2.5 and 5 psi for several days. These were bias ply ag tires also. One took a big enough hit to deform an 8" section of the rim, which I took home and beat back out and reused. As far as I know, you have to use radial tubes in radial tires. Not sure why

SMH, this guy is just overflowing with knowledge! :patriot:

[GoneWithTheWind]

I thought about a tube. why not tube them all? would take care of lots of low pressure issue. rolling a bead, namely, but this little gash wouldn't have phased it if it was tubed. I think I'll try that route.

Is there a heavy equipment shop around? They might be able to vulcanize a patch on the inside of your tire.

[denverd1]

When I did that, I used natural rubber agricultural tubes. Natural rubber flexes better. I commonly ran my sand tires at 2.5 and 5 psi for several days. These were bias ply ag tires also. One took a big enough hit to deform an 8" section of the rim, which I took home and beat back out and reused. As far as I know, you have to use radial tubes in radial tires. Not sure why
Maybe so they flex similarly?? Grasping for straws here. One definite concern I have is running low pressure and the tube shifting around inside the tire.

And yes, we've said it before, Steve is our resident 4x4 mastermind. When you writing that book?

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[denverd1]

How do those do with airing down? I know when mountain biking, you can only air down so far before you snake bite the tube
That's from the spoke bolts no?

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[denverd1]

Is there a heavy equipment shop around? They might be able to vulcanize a patch on the inside of your tire.
There is. A heavy duty tire shop for sure. Vulcanize, heat the patch a sidewall together? A weld of sorts?

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[GoneWithTheWind]

There is. A heavy duty tire shop for sure. Vulcanize, heat the patch a sidewall together? A weld of sorts?

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Yes! But you'll need to re-balance your wheel after it's done.

[Basslicks]

SMH, this guy is just overflowing with knowledge! :patriot:

Heck yeah man. I "met" him over on CF... the build of his XJ is crazy. AC compressor for AC AND another one for OBA... :notworthy:


That's from the spoke bolts no?

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Nope... wheel liners take care of that. Snake bite is when the tube gets pinched between the bead portion of the tire and the ply portion of the tire when hitting a rock, root, stump, etc... it's not anything sharp that punctures the tube per se, it's more pressure that does it. They call it "snake bite" because it pokes a hole on two sides of the tube

Imagine there being a tube in the tire in this pic...

http://www.schwalbetires.com/images/e_img_snake_bite.jpg

resulting in this:

http://i.stack.imgur.com/Tpk7b.jpg

[denverd1]

While not exactly the same, the tread looks similar to a Maxxis Buckshot, a Dunlop Mudrover, or if you're looking for a cheap alternative -

Nankang Mudstar (what I have on mine)... basically a rebranded Dunlop.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gbph6MFoyG0/VrtDoX_WtfI/AAAAAAAASfY/EoR2otRKlsQAtM4IoTUnas3vwwZyvGsawCCo/s800-Ic42/20160209_214655.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J7iwT_HFQi0/UjV8k2aBDaI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/K1mKNdV0ZJkJyOXBvJMoUyuW2wVdodsRwCCo/s800-Ic42/IMAG0515.jpg

first set was mudstars in 31". Probably go that route and make a spare out of this one

[Carves]

Jumped in and started it.

Recoiled in horror at the check engine light,

Checked the scangauge .... Nuthin .. :mad:


... and then spotted the non working oil pressure gauge .. :rolleyes:


Switched it off,
Popped the bonnet,
Gave the sender wiring a wriggle ..... and all good.


One of these days, the damn thing will actually have no oil in it,

... just to trick me .. :D

[Mudderoy]

tried to figure out what I'm going to do with this tire situation. Can't get a replacement as they were discontinued by treadwright. Can't buy 1 off the shelf as it won't be the same size.. Don't want/need a full set. Firemanray and I put about 8 plugs in this one and got it back on the trailer. its holding air, but I don't trust it
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/2c4da906c914e155a7c2675a44682e3e.jpg
guess I could run a slightly different sized tire in the front. until I put the front locker in, of course. not sure what to do. Goodyear MTRs are a different tread pattern. Gonna look at Maxxis buckshots

That's tough. Get two new tires and run them on the same axle, which gives you a spare. I'm assuming you can get a tire diameter that is close enough not to cause an issue when you're in 4x4.

[denverd1]

Yea I was looking at some overland trips. Some recommend carrying 2 spares, so having 6 isn't the end of the world. I was really happy with my treadwrights, but they're trying to make and sell basically 18" rim stuff and up. I think I'll buy 2 to avoid any locker issues.

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[TeXJ]

Yea I was looking at some overland trips. Some recommend carrying 2 spares, so having 6 isn't the end of the world. I was really happy with my treadwrights, but they're trying to make and sell basically 18" rim stuff and up. I think I'll buy 2 to avoid any locker issues.

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Hey are you in East Texas Jeep Club? I know they just went to the K-Trail

[denverd1]

Hey are you in East Texas Jeep Club? I know they just went to the K-Trail

I am. No WAY in HELL I was gonna be ready for K Trail. Its getting there, but I need to spend a weekend working on it to get it ready.

The ETXJC boys are doing some awesome runs this year. need to get my ass in gear and go ride. They've done Bridgeport, Barnwell and K Trail already in 2016. I know Hidden Falls is on the list as well.

edit: other ETXJC rides: Moab, Beach trip (topless day, I'd assume), Arbuckle OK as well as High Water Mark in Arkansas. Got some some great leadership this year and I plan to start killing it offroad

[TeXJ]

I am. No WAY in HELL I was gonna be ready for K Trail. Its getting there, but I need to spend a weekend working on it to get it ready.

The ETXJC boys are doing some awesome runs this year. need to get my ass in gear and go ride. They've done Bridgeport, Barnwell and K Trail already in 2016. I know Hidden Falls is on the list as well.

edit: other ETXJC rides: Moab, Beach trip (topless day, I'd assume), Arbuckle OK as well as High Water Mark in Arkansas. Got some some great leadership this year and I plan to start killing it offroad

nice group ya got!

[denverd1]

nice group ya got!

it is a good group. in years past, they didn't do shit. MAYBE 3 or 4 rides a year. Lots more activity going on this year.

just ordered 1 tire. actual measurements came in pretty close so I'm going to see how bad it is before I order another. I don't even have a rim for a second so I'll get it mounted up and see how it does.

[jdsilvaca]

Finally ordered my gas tank skid plate from JCROffroad. Should be here next week.

[denverd1]

Finally ordered my gas tank skid plate from JCROffroad. Should be here next week.
Need to skid plate mine as well. Let us know how that goes on

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[cpttuna]

changed the oil in my wife's 01. I used one of the 24 NAPA gold 1515 filters I purchased recently in the annual customer appreciation sale. this year they were $3.60 each. last year they were $3.46 each. Regular price $6.52 each.

[Basslicks]

Friday, I traded the roof off the parts Jeep for a Hi-Lift extreme

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H_fOSxL-4eA/Vud1Ve0YFyI/AAAAAAAASrE/qq-URuK8U1kGblk9FK8Hm83wjmRjYAGNQCCo/s800-Ic42/20160312_092123.jpg

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Went wheelin' with some friends on Sunday

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n3cdlFR3BXo/Vud1p53x0HI/AAAAAAAASrI/Zq85r0wsC4QkhmIJAcy6M0mAuufzEWjXQCCo/s800-Ic42/20160313_155007.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3MaBPBzlqtA/Vud1rB0nqfI/AAAAAAAASrI/q-EumCGAgK0CQgIvcpB6PgHB13GGFNuNQCCo/s800-Ic42/20160313_161256.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IAipVqNOmpc/Vud1sGIhZSI/AAAAAAAASrI/Zbaa1rML2s0OZ9PN2OAOQXOaBkEIead9gCCo/s800-Ic42/20160313_161305.jpg

Then, on Tuesday, I cut the factory bumper into a stubby for it...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JEXXoi0lc_0/Vuk8Bv7I1aI/AAAAAAAASr4/8b7VnMKXn9IB_pSmdb2o97BPKLPW3SEWgCCo/s800-Ic42/20160315_145115.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2mt8Eg88Ano/Vuk8DmIRdfI/AAAAAAAASsE/JtV5qaw-opABvdqHdwD3-jsVuEM1VjNjgCCo/s800-Ic42/20160315_145127.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kQWUcaHmqnc/Vuk8GFIk3xI/AAAAAAAASsE/dhf_wg6_I9AThA8adfRKsYtfwHEusSv1wCCo/s800-Ic42/20160315_161132.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dJcjdNCs5AM/Vuk8P70PLyI/AAAAAAAASsE/DAHAAJVrArMMeSOyVkcUN2PmPf1QD-DlQCCo/s800-Ic42/20160315_161216.jpg

Also moved the tow hooks back a hole to keep 'em from getting snagged on stuff. Probably won't make a humongous difference, but they really didn't need to be out that far anyway. They were kinda putting a little too much leverage on the bracket anway with how far out they were.

[Outlaw star]

Installed my rock sliders from Nates4x4.

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[Outlaw star]

Photos aren't loading for some reason...http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160316/c01aba7aac34cbd8129094a424952a24.jpg

[denverd1]

that looks great!

[bluedragon436]

Sliders look good on there Lee.. What are your plans for coating them??

[abebehrmann]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L08SPJV0p00/Vud1hvzqD9I/AAAAAAAASrI/2EavyIqbAsAU6ozQIxLXN4dGbeAUWV7ygCCo/s800-Ic42/FB_IMG_1457964952214.jpg


Looks like a ton of FUN!

It appears your friend lost 1/2 his XJ somewhere...

[Outlaw star]

Thanks. Got a couple gallons of Rhino liner to spray on.

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[bluedragon436]

Looks like a ton of FUN!

It appears your friend lost 1/2 his XJ somewhere...

Was thinking the same thing when I first saw those pics..



Thanks. Got a couple gallons of Rhino liner to spray on.

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Nice deal... Wish I could afford the stuff for proper application of Rhino Liner.. would love to do the bed of my pickup properly, as well as my bumpers on my Jeep.. and the floor of the Jeep.. One day, maybe!! LOL

[Outlaw star]

Boss bought a kit with four gallons, and a spray gun for it. Say in the shop for a couple months till he decided he didn't want the stuff. So I kept it.

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[Basslicks]

Photos aren't loading for some reason...http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160316/c01aba7aac34cbd8129094a424952a24.jpg

Man, those look great! The fit on them is really good, almost looks factory. I'm really going to consider those now.


Looks like a ton of FUN!

It appears your friend lost 1/2 his XJ somewhere...

lol... yeah Abe, that's my friend Travis Mattson. He cut the roof off a long time ago, and then removed the doors. His son was driving one day when they were out wheeling and he snagged the passenger quarter on a tree or something and just totally mangled that corner. So Travis just cut it flush with the floor and fender.

He liked the roof being gone, but said it was just too hot in Florida to wheel with the sun beating down on you, so he cut the roof off that parts Jeep I have and bolted it to the roll cage and remaining front roof section on his. So he actually has an XJ with a removable hard top :cool:

I told him to take that quarter panel and sail panel, but he said he just wanted the roof. I think I'm gonna cut it out and stick it in his shop... he'll put it on there eventually.

[bigjim350]

Ive done alot to the jeep getting it ready for my vacation. Put on front and rear tube doors, replaced RC arms with RE arms, put in some 1.75" spacers to bring the front back up after putting on the bumper and winch, and did a full tune up.

[TeXJ]

Looking good man!

[bluedragon436]

Ive done alot to the jeep getting it ready for my vacation. Put on front and rear tube doors, replaced RC arms with RE arms, put in some 1.75" spacers to bring the front back up after putting on the bumper and winch, and did a full tune up.

That's a nice looking set of doors... Once I can get everything else working correctly.. I'd love to get a set for my XJ one day..

[XJ Wheeler]

Those doors look great jimbo. Have fun on the trip, wherever you're going!

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

[denverd1]

changed the oil in my wife's 01. I used one of the 24 NAPA gold 1515 filters I purchased recently in the annual customer appreciation sale. this year they were $3.60 each. last year they were $3.46 each. Regular price $6.52 each.

you spent 83 dollars saving $2.92. :bang:

[abebehrmann]

you spent 83 dollars saving $2.92. :bang:

Nah, he spent $3.60 each this year and $3.46 each last year for oil filters that normally cost $6.52. So he spent $86.40 this year and $83.04 last year to save a total of $143.52 in oil filters over only two years time!

I wish I was as good with my money as he is.

[Rockfrog]

Had my exhaust reworked, replaced crappy "turbo" muffler with a simple glass pack. All tucked up tight, had a flex pipe added at the trans crossover.
It's a little louder at idle, but overall it's actually quieter than the hack job I was fighting for the last 2yrs. Amazing what happens when you go to the right guy.

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[cpttuna]

There are 4 jeep Cherokees and a 97 dodge caravan in the driveways at the house that all can take the same filter. Sorry for any confusion in my post.

[denverd1]

There are 4 jeep Cherokees and a 97 dodge caravan in the driveways at the house that all can take the same filter. Sorry for any confusion in my post.

makes sense!

[Carves]

Gave it a bath,

... after a quick 500 mile round trip to zombieland and back.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Trip%20Pics/Singleton%2018-03-2016/100_5806b_zpswkvfzwy9.jpg

[Outlaw star]

Having a MJ wrenching party with the MJ Mafia today.

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[Basslicks]

Few days ago, but I forgot to post it.

Cut up a stock front bumper and made a stubby out of it:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JEXXoi0lc_0/Vuk8Bv7I1aI/AAAAAAAASr4/8b7VnMKXn9IB_pSmdb2o97BPKLPW3SEWgCCo/s800-Ic42/20160315_145115.jpg

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Also moved the tow hooks back a notch so they're not sticking out and getting snagged on things. I'd like to change the hooks out for the d-ring mounts I've seen... seems like those have better clearance than the hooks.


Then, yesterday I got it stuck... forgot to upload pics to share. I'd seen that hole for years and figured since I was 4wd now, I'd try it out.... shoulda known it had no bottom to it - stupid thing is always wet even in a drought.

Oh yeah.... and I toasted my HF grinder cutting up the parts Jeep lol. People can say what they want about them, I paid 10 bucks for it and it lasted me a year. I found a Black and Decker with a little more powerful motor and a couple of other features along with a 2 year warranty for 30... but I would have bought another one from HF in a heartbeat. After a year of use and abuse, that thing doesn't owe me a dime.

[Joliet Johnny]

Finnaly got my rear bumper and hitch off. Is there anything less fun than taking off an old rear hitch? Hopefully I get the new bumper on tonight or tomorrow at the latest. Pics to come. Sorry if spelling is bad this new tablet doesnt seem to fix thing like my phone does...

[Outlaw star]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160320/01d2f29ddac6cc3f0232fcb1ed943508.jpg
Installed my Nates4x4 bumper.

[Basslicks]

Finnaly got my rear bumper and hitch off. Is there anything less fun than taking off an old rear hitch? Hopefully I get the new bumper on tonight or tomorrow at the latest. Pics to come. Sorry if spelling is bad this new tablet doesnt seem to fix thing like my phone does...

Ever done a rear main seal, a crankshaft position sensor, or tried to remove the E12 bolts off the top of the transmission bellhousing? :bang::bang::bang:


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160320/01d2f29ddac6cc3f0232fcb1ed943508.jpg
Installed my Nates4x4 bumper.

Looks like it's all set for Jeep Beach!

[Basslicks]

The other day, I decided to go play around after picking up a prescription from Walgreens... figured what's a few minutes?

...a few minutes later

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9QTELGmcCig/Vu6XLjzhT_I/AAAAAAAASuM/1RkX7Ne8vdwK8SzWERW08cpBMG2CbesewCCo/s800-Ic42/20160317_171138.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxuVz6P0Tfw/Vu6XNi7ns7I/AAAAAAAASuQ/SLpQbCv1EFgupEkqZ7v2OSGL4L029gGwgCCo/s800-Ic42/20160317_171155.jpg

I was informed by my "rescuers" that if I had been over the to driver's side about 6 inches, it would have taken a very large truck to get me out. I should have known... that spot is always wet... even in the middle of a drought.

In other news... I was attempting to cut some more sheet metal off the parts Jeep and burned up my HF grinder lol... can't get mad about it being as I spent 10 bucks on it a year ago. I did end up purchasing a little bit better one though. B&D 6 amp w/ a 2 year warranty for 30 bucks. The HF one had a 90 day warranty and only had a 4.3 amp motor.

[denverd1]

Got my tire in. Looks damn close
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160320/88ea85c202605f85520d47e89c5d5d6d.jpg

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

[Outlaw star]

The other day, I decided to go play around after picking up a prescription from Walgreens... figured what's a few minutes?

...a few minutes later

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9QTELGmcCig/Vu6XLjzhT_I/AAAAAAAASuM/1RkX7Ne8vdwK8SzWERW08cpBMG2CbesewCCo/s800-Ic42/20160317_171138.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxuVz6P0Tfw/Vu6XNi7ns7I/AAAAAAAASuQ/SLpQbCv1EFgupEkqZ7v2OSGL4L029gGwgCCo/s800-Ic42/20160317_171155.jpg

I was informed by my "rescuers" that if I had been over the to driver's side about 6 inches, it would have taken a very large truck to get me out. I should have known... that spot is always wet... even in the middle of a drought.

In other news... I was attempting to cut some more sheet metal off the parts Jeep and burned up my HF grinder lol... can't get mad about it being as I spent 10 bucks on it a year ago. I did end up purchasing a little bit better one though. B&D 6 amp w/ a 2 year warranty for 30 bucks. The HF one had a 90 day warranty and only had a 4.3 amp motor.
Crap man! Glad ya got out.

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[Basslicks]

Got my tire in. Looks damn close
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160320/88ea85c202605f85520d47e89c5d5d6d.jpg

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

Sweet! Is that the Mudstar or the Buckshot?


Crap man! Glad ya got out.

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Thanks man... paid the price for it too. Apparently that hole was a breeding ground for gnats... my arms look like the end of a summer day of being sand flea lunch at Parris Island... but itch worse.

[denverd1]

mudstar. ive run them before, solid tire

[Basslicks]

mudstar. ive run them before, solid tire

Yeah, I was pretty impressed with mine my first time out w/ them. I thought they were going to suck because of lack of sidewall tread and not much rim protection to speak of... but they grip real well when aired down to about 15 lbs.

[Outlaw star]

Yeah, I was pretty impressed with mine my first time out w/ them. I thought they were going to suck because of lack of sidewall tread and not much rim protection to speak of... but they grip real well when aired down to about 15 lbs.
Going with the Wild Country MTX myself.

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[Basslicks]

Going with the Wild Country MTX myself.

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That's what I'm planning on for my next set. I had one of those on the passenger rear when I got my 31's

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F06a3bqlSVY/Vc7TeJkGzwI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/BF-vpMStzuscJCuSonYA84qIBH8J7nXmwCCo/s800-Ic42/20150814_085844.jpg

Definitely a gnarly tire... love it.

[denverd1]

That's what I'm planning on for my next set. I had one of those on the passenger rear when I got my 31's

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F06a3bqlSVY/Vc7TeJkGzwI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/BF-vpMStzuscJCuSonYA84qIBH8J7nXmwCCo/s800-Ic42/20150814_085844.jpg

Definitely a gnarly tire... love it.

looks like a blend of MT and AT. let us know how you like them

[denverd1]

put my spectre cowl intake on. now I can get rid of stock air box and move washer res to the inside. Planned on a 2nd battery, but not sure I'll do that just yet

[Rockfrog]

Finally quit dragging arse and installed the Putco harness to the 00 XJ ... Added a harness to the 88 MJ year and a half ago.
Headlights (e-code H4's) are bright again.

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[oderdene]

Felt a small clunking while drive straight forward very very slow

Checked play at drive shaft u-joints, there was no movement. But when rotating, both front and rear propeller shafts rotate around a half inch. Is it bad t-case chain or ring pinion issue? mine is 27 spline C 8.25, driver side rear tire have 1/4" movement inward/outward, passenger side almost no movement. what you guys suggest to check?

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[4.3LXJ]

I think you are measuring the differential back lash if I am reading this correctly. To check the chain, lock the rear shaft in Park and engage 4WD and try to rotate the front shaft

[Carves]

Finally quit dragging arse and installed the Putco harness to the 00 XJ ... Added a harness to the 88 MJ year and a half ago.
Headlights (e-code H4's) are bright again.

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Headlight Harness ... is the best bang for buck mod that an XJ can get, imho.

[oderdene]

I think you are measuring the differential back lash if I am reading this correctly. To check the chain, lock the rear shaft in Park and engage 4WD and try to rotate the front shaft
Yes, it is like measuring backlash without opening diff case. Years ago I regeared it. After a long winter, weather become lil warmer, will check both differential this weekend

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[Outlaw star]

Decided to jump a quick exit to exit highway run with the MJ. 55mph is smooth. No OD and still under 3k rpms in 4th.

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[Pinkyman]

I just topped off my coolant since it pulled a bunch out the other day. I still need to flush it since it looks like coffee, but we're supposed to get a bunch if snow tomorrow, so I may need it..

[Basslicks]

looks like a blend of MT and AT. let us know how you like them

Meh... I guess maybe. It's a little too aggressive for AT status. Definitely more of an MT, but it's a good all-around tire.

http://images.stylintrucks.com/product_images/350x350/multi-mile_tires/WildCountryMTX_23740.jpg

FYI for anyone that's a brand snob, it's basically a Cooper Mud Claw.

http://www.gatewaytirecenter.org/285_70_17_Cooper_Mud_Claw2.jpg

From NTW's website:

"The Mud Claw is a premium mud traction tire with a deep, aggressive, high void tread design that works great in both loose dirt and deep mud but still behaves well on the highway. Built by Cooper Tire, these tires are marketed as a private brand tire under the Mud Claw name.

-Self Cleaning Interlocking Tread Lugs For Outstanding Traction In Mud And Soft Soil
-Alternating Lug Dimensions For Increased Lateral Stability And Bi-Directional Traction
-Staggered Shoulder Blocks For Enhanced Off-Road Grip Pinned For Studs For Improved Winter Traction"

I don't have them anymore, I'm running the Mudstars. I like these, but I'd like a set of the Mud Claws

[Pinkyman]

I did my first roadside repair on the xj today. I drove it into work because of the snow we are supposed to get, and I realized my 4wd lever didn't seem to be connected to anything.

I crawled under it and found this guy popped out of the hole. Must have happened when I lowered the t-case to install the t-case drop. It's all good now, bring on the snow!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160323_065558_zps1nijdjd8.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160323_065558_zps1nijdjd8.jpg.html)

[oderdene]

Good find, glad to quick resolving

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[Outlaw star]

Took her on another highway run. This time ran to 65mph and held it for about five miles. No wobble or bad wandering. RPMs stayed at 3200-3250. Not bad for a 4spd.

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[denverd1]

Put the spare tire and rim in the WK to get it mounted when I rotate tires tomorrow. Had to get WK aligned as well. Started losing the outside edge on both front tires. Guess I'll have to stop driving through any hole I can find at speed. Had it aligned after the lift. Maybe 5000 miles ago

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