What did you do to your Jeep today?

[denverd1]

tires lift and alignment were 10000 ago. still have a slight pull to the right, but its a lot better than it was. I'll take it back next week. F'n Pep Boys. got my spare mounted up

[TeXJ]

tires lift and alignment were 10000 ago. still have a slight pull to the right, but its a lot better than it was. I'll take it back next week. F'n Pep Boys. got my spare mounted up

Brakes dragging maybe?

[bluedragon436]

Brakes dragging maybe?

That shit is no fun, trust me!!! Especially @ high speed slowing down....

[Outlaw star]

Took about 2" of lift out of my MJ. Just installed XJ shackles in rear (shorter) and swapped in my RE 3.5" front springs instead. Was having a little trouble with my leg and back getting in and out at 5.5". Still doesn't look bad I don't think.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160325/03348041cdf288ddcbb9e83d3735b619.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160325/5ff5c2b60ecc817876000da83e20f2b6.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160325/35f55e067ee139f50dc6ede8585cdceb.jpg

[Hum Wee JR]

Removed my studded snow tires and put my all terrains on

[Basslicks]

Drove it to work.... safe and happy Easter, everyone.

[Poorboy]

I drove mine to work for the first time in nearly two months.....

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[jdsilvaca]

Ok, my gas tank armor is on. I used the JCROffroad plate. Very nice piece. 3/16th inch steel. Free shipping. Ordered it in bare metal, and painted it at home. Bolted up with no issues. Removing my old bumper wasn't bad. Only had one rusty bolt that broke, and had to cut it off. Posted some pictures on instagram @epicbeerrider now I have to get my rear bumper. Anyone have the Smittybuilt rear bumper w/tire carrier? Any issues with it?

[jdsilvaca]

Oh, and if anyone wants to give this dumb man a lesson in how to post pictures in this forum, please let me know. Maybe I can get my teenager to help me out. Doubt it though.

[4.3LXJ]

Most of us use photobucket. It makes it easy to store photos and post and is free

[Basslicks]

Oh, and if anyone wants to give this dumb man a lesson in how to post pictures in this forum, please let me know. Maybe I can get my teenager to help me out. Doubt it though.

Yup, you can upload your pics to photobucket, google photos, and I think Amazon has a photo cloud for its prime members...

What I usually do is find the image I want to use, right click on it and select "open image in new tab", then copy the image URL in the address bar.

Once you've done that, type [ img ] then past the image's URL, then [ /img ] (without the spaces).

So basically this....

[ img ] https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fpIhsaAC4kfX-yxfe0Mtqh7BMSuPgnxpzr02T7AU9Unp2PnmPSRkmfzTDYuMD2l f8vyoTCUEc83Lz0zK71NQnuY-PrdPtW5jNRxWS8oXc_KGiejTLoLiid9oPbA48AFeAmgpfu-ovN0UeWJQoNRJaoh370ySsDHc8e4ZFiUgo0MBL_4gdUHEF6lAQ Ig3ap4ZvUH2l1z85eesa6ZiVsSpyZAh4UMlkhkK7kGk7wb2iCQ OzCST-WU9qKQKCt3V7s_geHNr0MWrmhr9p-LPVbwiLQWghapdvoZEx5f25627dUwS_Qkyza-LoW4YeFErZQHc3PwJXJbJQcyzQT4G1ZoBTqs2_4mRB-hvh3323YgiN0G8rY6Hbk6OhNzHoDAz6kUeK9kHWGVjGzkuK4F6 V3zr5BNDQ3LKj2KYcO3jvlzzOhvyn-lFbo-MYhq78lEQ5gNIoBOONKIqbS5pguV9ey2IIqOQHYk14lhIGKO-JBDc84sHtASvhJpvUeofimjre11VVB5-W0zOSJsGFAeI-yPDMadqRqejb6h6Ev-yXfO1BSaHhlD3E19GoVTC5-MrXILDSUQmJg=w614-h346-no [ / img ]

turns into this....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fpIhsaAC4kfX-yxfe0Mtqh7BMSuPgnxpzr02T7AU9Unp2PnmPSRkmfzTDYuMD2l f8vyoTCUEc83Lz0zK71NQnuY-PrdPtW5jNRxWS8oXc_KGiejTLoLiid9oPbA48AFeAmgpfu-ovN0UeWJQoNRJaoh370ySsDHc8e4ZFiUgo0MBL_4gdUHEF6lAQ Ig3ap4ZvUH2l1z85eesa6ZiVsSpyZAh4UMlkhkK7kGk7wb2iCQ OzCST-WU9qKQKCt3V7s_geHNr0MWrmhr9p-LPVbwiLQWghapdvoZEx5f25627dUwS_Qkyza-LoW4YeFErZQHc3PwJXJbJQcyzQT4G1ZoBTqs2_4mRB-hvh3323YgiN0G8rY6Hbk6OhNzHoDAz6kUeK9kHWGVjGzkuK4F6 V3zr5BNDQ3LKj2KYcO3jvlzzOhvyn-lFbo-MYhq78lEQ5gNIoBOONKIqbS5pguV9ey2IIqOQHYk14lhIGKO-JBDc84sHtASvhJpvUeofimjre11VVB5-W0zOSJsGFAeI-yPDMadqRqejb6h6Ev-yXfO1BSaHhlD3E19GoVTC5-MrXILDSUQmJg=w614-h346-no

once you remove the spaces

[XJ Wheeler]

Ok, my gas tank armor is on. I used the JCROffroad plate. Very nice piece. 3/16th inch steel. Free shipping. Ordered it in bare metal, and painted it at home. Bolted up with no issues. Removing my old bumper wasn't bad. Only had one rusty bolt that broke, and had to cut it off. Posted some pictures on instagram @epicbeerrider now I have to get my rear bumper. Anyone have the Smittybuilt rear bumper w/tire carrier? Any issues with it?
I've got a few buds that have that bumper/carrier combo. It's nice for the money and lots of features. But it is pretty heavy though.

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

[denverd1]

Brakes dragging maybe?
I don't think so. This is on the WK BTW. Still a possibility, but I couldn't drive passed a mud puddle without hitting it. Bigger tires yanked it out of alignment with a quickness. Just hope I didn't put bad wear on the tires too early to hurt their longevity. They're on the back now so we'll see

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

[Basslicks]

I've got a few buds that have that bumper/carrier combo. It's nice for the money and lots of features. But it is pretty heavy though.

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

I was kinda wondering about that. Definitely looks heavy. But then again, their stuff is really durable too, so in their case heavy is a good thing.... but my rear springs are not heavy-friendly lol

[jdsilvaca]

Yup, you can upload your pics to photobucket, google photos, and I think Amazon has a photo cloud for its prime members...

What I usually do is find the image I want to use, right click on it and select "open image in new tab", then copy the image URL in the address bar.

Once you've done that, type [ img ] then past the image's URL, then [ /img ] (without the spaces).

So basically this....

[ img ] https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fpIhsaAC4kfX-yxfe0Mtqh7BMSuPgnxpzr02T7AU9Unp2PnmPSRkmfzTDYuMD2l f8vyoTCUEc83Lz0zK71NQnuY-PrdPtW5jNRxWS8oXc_KGiejTLoLiid9oPbA48AFeAmgpfu-ovN0UeWJQoNRJaoh370ySsDHc8e4ZFiUgo0MBL_4gdUHEF6lAQ Ig3ap4ZvUH2l1z85eesa6ZiVsSpyZAh4UMlkhkK7kGk7wb2iCQ OzCST-WU9qKQKCt3V7s_geHNr0MWrmhr9p-LPVbwiLQWghapdvoZEx5f25627dUwS_Qkyza-LoW4YeFErZQHc3PwJXJbJQcyzQT4G1ZoBTqs2_4mRB-hvh3323YgiN0G8rY6Hbk6OhNzHoDAz6kUeK9kHWGVjGzkuK4F6 V3zr5BNDQ3LKj2KYcO3jvlzzOhvyn-lFbo-MYhq78lEQ5gNIoBOONKIqbS5pguV9ey2IIqOQHYk14lhIGKO-JBDc84sHtASvhJpvUeofimjre11VVB5-W0zOSJsGFAeI-yPDMadqRqejb6h6Ev-yXfO1BSaHhlD3E19GoVTC5-MrXILDSUQmJg=w614-h346-no [ / img ]

turns into this....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fpIhsaAC4kfX-yxfe0Mtqh7BMSuPgnxpzr02T7AU9Unp2PnmPSRkmfzTDYuMD2l f8vyoTCUEc83Lz0zK71NQnuY-PrdPtW5jNRxWS8oXc_KGiejTLoLiid9oPbA48AFeAmgpfu-ovN0UeWJQoNRJaoh370ySsDHc8e4ZFiUgo0MBL_4gdUHEF6lAQ Ig3ap4ZvUH2l1z85eesa6ZiVsSpyZAh4UMlkhkK7kGk7wb2iCQ OzCST-WU9qKQKCt3V7s_geHNr0MWrmhr9p-LPVbwiLQWghapdvoZEx5f25627dUwS_Qkyza-LoW4YeFErZQHc3PwJXJbJQcyzQT4G1ZoBTqs2_4mRB-hvh3323YgiN0G8rY6Hbk6OhNzHoDAz6kUeK9kHWGVjGzkuK4F6 V3zr5BNDQ3LKj2KYcO3jvlzzOhvyn-lFbo-MYhq78lEQ5gNIoBOONKIqbS5pguV9ey2IIqOQHYk14lhIGKO-JBDc84sHtASvhJpvUeofimjre11VVB5-W0zOSJsGFAeI-yPDMadqRqejb6h6Ev-yXfO1BSaHhlD3E19GoVTC5-MrXILDSUQmJg=w614-h346-no

once you remove the spaces

Thank you! Will give it a shot

[Pinkyman]

I put my Moabs and my Grizzlies up for sale today, and got hits on both of them.......... I need to get down South (1 hour each way) and grab these from XJ-Jake :-)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160329_085525_zpssfwiax0f.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160329_085525_zpssfwiax0f.jpg.html)

[Basslicks]

Thank you! Will give it a shot

Good luck to ya!


I put my Moabs and my Grizzlies up for sale today, and got hits on both of them.......... I need to get down South (1 hour each way) and grab these from XJ-Jake :-)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160329_085525_zpssfwiax0f.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160329_085525_zpssfwiax0f.jpg.html)

Destinations?

[Pinkyman]

Maxxis BigHorns in a 30x9.5x15. I figure with that beefy tread its got to be pretty darn close to the 31x10.5s in running now.....

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160329_090207_zpsvajyxhhp.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160329_090207_zpsvajyxhhp.jpg.html)

[Basslicks]

Nice! I like 'em!

[denverd1]

l/m for Mark at Detours re: stiffeners/sliders as well as a knucklebone tire carrier. I'm guessing he's heading back from Jeep Safari.

got a welder in shop now. may try to build a carrier if I don't hear back soon.

[bigjim350]

Still getting my Jeep ready for the beach vacation. Changed front and rear diff fluid, put on new steering wheel, and yanked out the headliner. I have tube doors, no carpet, and waterproof seat covers, so i figured whats the point of trying to save the headliner. Also added a kill switch. Since the beach im running is 65 miles one way and you have to stay in 4lo most the time, im taking extra fuel on a hitch cargo carrier. I hate how they rattle so I solved the problem. I know they make pieces for this, but my fix cost $0. I drilled and tapped 3/8" holes on the bottom and both sides of the hitch. Snugged em down so the hitch doesnt move the locked em place with a nut. works good.

[abebehrmann]

Still getting my Jeep ready for the beach vacation. Changed front and rear diff fluid, put on new steering wheel, and yanked out the headliner. I have tube doors, no carpet, and waterproof seat covers, so i figured whats the point of trying to save the headliner. Also added a kill switch. Since the beach im running is 65 miles one way and you have to stay in 4lo most the time, im taking extra fuel on a hitch cargo carrier. I hate how they rattle so I solved the problem. I know they make pieces for this, but my fix cost $0. I drilled and tapped 3/8" holes on the bottom and both sides of the hitch. Snugged em down so the hitch doesnt move the locked em place with a nut. works good.

Looks like a good cheap fix. Tell me more about this 130 mile beach vacation, that sounds like a blast.

[bigjim350]

Its Padre Island National Seashore. Its a non-maintained, non-inhabited, 4x4 only stretch of beach that starts on north padre island. Once you get to the end you can see south Padre Island but due to a ship channel you cant actually get there. Supposedly a ship sank in that area many years ago that had a load of gold coins on it. Your supposed to turn them in immediately if you find any.....yeah right. Went camping out there once. Was out there for 3 days and never saw another person.

[Pinkyman]

Its Padre Island National Seashore. Its a non-maintained, non-inhabited, 4x4 only stretch of beach that starts on north padre island. Once you get to the end you can see south Padre Island but due to a ship channel you cant actually get there. Supposedly a ship sank in that area many years ago that had a load of gold coins on it. Your supposed to turn them in immediately if you find any.....yeah right. Went camping out there once. Was out there for 3 days and never saw another person.

My wife was working in Mcallen for a few months a couple of years back. I flew down every few weeks, and we went to South Padre every time. I love it down there. I wish i would have had my old Jeep down there, i was jealous watching all the guys drive up the beach while i was in my wifes car :bang:

But the sights were nice, and the deep sea fishing wasnt bad either!

This is as far as we got. We were bummed that the road was closed

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/Mobile%20Uploads/1338808784837_zpsrbqxkdnf.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1338808784837_zpsrbqxkdnf.jpg.html)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/Mobile%20Uploads/1338808784096_zpsrgh07hzp.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1338808784096_zpsrgh07hzp.jpg.html)

[abebehrmann]

Its Padre Island National Seashore. Its a non-maintained, non-inhabited, 4x4 only stretch of beach that starts on north padre island. Once you get to the end you can see south Padre Island but due to a ship channel you cant actually get there. Supposedly a ship sank in that area many years ago that had a load of gold coins on it. Your supposed to turn them in immediately if you find any.....yeah right. Went camping out there once. Was out there for 3 days and never saw another person.

Wow, I've been reading up on it all afternoon and this seems like the perfect trip to me. Camping, fishing, and 4-wheeling plus the beach for my lady, this is my new dream vacation. Thank you for sharing.

[Basslicks]

Swapped the center console brackets out of my '92 with the brackets from the '96 parts jeep I have. MUCH tighter now. Can't believe they use shorty Phillips head screws for the brackets in '92.

Also swapped in the e-brake handle from the '96 as well... Somehow during the process, my brake cable on the driver's side SHORTENED. Seriously contemplating the dual e-brake handle mod that Detour on CF did... poor man's locker ;)

AND, a few months back I went sensor-replacement crazy. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention and ordered the SMP T-Series on some of the sensors. Immediately returned the MAP sensor because it was so faulty that my fuel pump wouldn't even work. Come to find out, I also have a t-series AIT sensor... I swapped the original one back in and the Jeep actually seems to be running a little better. We'll see.

[Carves]

....... I hate how they rattle so I solved the problem. I know they make pieces for this, but my fix cost $0. I drilled and tapped 3/8" holes on the bottom and both sides of the hitch. Snugged em down so the hitch doesnt move the locked em place with a nut. works good.

... noisy, clattering, banging, bloody things .. :mad:

I just welded some beads on the hitch and ground 'em down for a snug fit ... until I get round to refurbishing the hitch and wheel carrier assy.

A single 3/8 or 1/2 bolt in the bottom is usually adequate.


Enjoy your quiet hitch .. :thumbsup:,

... and the holiday .. :cool:



Treated the, downunder radio flyer, to a wash and lube today.

Was all road grime, dog snot on the windows, dog piss in the rims, cobwebs everywhere .. :o

... looks very pretty now ... from a distance .. :D

Oil levels and tyre pressures are all somewhere near where they are s'posed to be, Visibility out the windows is about 96%,

... so it should be safe to go shopping in a paddock tomorrow .. :D

[Rockfrog]

Nothing exciting this week, just pulled, painted, and wired the overhead console with some LED pads, the stock bulbs were noticeably scorching the headliner.
Picked up a near new TJ front sway bar to swap out my rusted to near nothing current one on the XJ.
And modded the fog circuits so I can now turn the "fogs" on with my Hi beams. I wired a pair of 6" light bars onto the circuit a while back.

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[abebehrmann]

Ever since we bought my girlfriend's TJ, our coffee cups have never been secure in the cup holders. I would have to hold my cup going around any type of turn or acceleration. Apparently there is supposed to be rubber insert in there that stops this from happening. Looked around on the internet for this insert and the cheapest I could find it was $40!!! Couldn't bring myself to spend $40 on a stupid little piece of rubber that sits in a cup holder so I whipped this up last night. Basically just made a cardboard template of the bottom of the cup holder, transferred this over to a piece of 1/8'' plate, then cut out a piece of 14G (I think) and bent and welded it around the bottom. Cut slits in it and bent them out slightly to better fit the shape of cupholder. Fits snug so it doesn't rattle around and I didn't have to hold my coffee mug this morning. Not the prettiest welds but it does the job.

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5205_zps04zrqr3l.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5205_zps04zrqr3l.jpg.html)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5204_zpsu3yo2ccw.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5204_zpsu3yo2ccw.jpg.html)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5206_zpsqqofeij2.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5206_zpsqqofeij2.jpg.html)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5209_zps3mtlc6r3.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5209_zps3mtlc6r3.jpg.html)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5211_zpsevzhqrwn.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5211_zpsevzhqrwn.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Nice work Abe. I took a different route, but that cup holder is the most important mod in the whole Jeep :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Nice! I like the design too. Good work Abe!

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[Basslicks]

Used it to tow my wife's dead car to her mom's house so I can drive all the way back down there tonight after work and fix it :mad:

[prerunner1982]

Got the HF ham radio installed. Still need to put the control head mount in, but for now it's bumming the tablet mount.

[Basslicks]

Got the HF ham radio installed. Still need to put the control head mount in, but for now it's bumming the tablet mount.

lol... took me a second. I thought you were saying "Harbor Freight" ham radio. I was like "huuuuuhhhhhh?!??!?!" *insert Tim the tool man Taylor grunt here*

[bluedragon436]

Looked out my home office window at it... Going to head out in just a few to start her up, and start looking more into how I'm going to route the wiring for the lights/accessories to the engine bay from the cab... most of it will be the wiring for the switches, but will need to run wires for the pillar pods as well.. so we'll see what I can figure out routing wise.. So glad the weather is starting to finally warm up (even if it is hit or miss)

[prerunner1982]

... and start looking more into how I'm going to route the wiring for the lights/accessories to the engine bay from the cab...

Passenger side very top corner of the firewall there is a grommet. You can force a wire hanger through it and it will come out on the very far side under the dash. You will want to remove the glove box to get to it. You can't reach the grommet from the inside due to all the A/C - Heater box but a hanger will easily snake by the side.

[TallGuyJeep]

Slapped in a new front wheel bearing/hub assembly over the weekend. A while back i tried to fix my leaky power steering, thought i had a bad low pressure line, but it's the actual fitting on the reservoir.. Broke off when i was putting the new hose on, someone had obviously broken it off before and jb welded it back on. So i tried to do the same, but ended up making it worse... Will need to replace the whole reservoir. Not very excited because apperently ya gotta pull the whole PS pump off to replace it[emoji14]

[XJ Wheeler]

Had a weird day today.

Started off heading to get my xj inspected, of course I would need to get that done now... and stopped by the auto parts on the way to get some exhaust tape and wrap that leak I've been needing to deal with. :rolleye0012:

Passed just fine anyway. (Thank God we have a county close that doesn't do emission testing!) Had to renew my license too so I got that done too. I was noticing some shimmy in the front end at 60-65 but figured it was a tire balance issue or alignment since I don't normally get going that fast and it wasn't bad overall. Anyway, on the way back and after a bite, it progressed and became more noticeable and down to 45 mph at that point. Wasn't far from the house but decided to stop anyway. Not sure why, but I had a feeling it was a tire related, like a internal issue. So I got out and checked it out and didn't see anything. Had my brother steer it back and forth and everything looked fine. But... as I was heading to get back in I glanced over at the right angle and saw this...

9089

Yep, that's toast! :bang: Limped it home and here's another pic after I got it parked, safe at home.

9088

Gonna jack it up tomorrow and put my less than stellar (and leaking) spare on the back and one of the rears on the front. And now I have to figure out how I can somehow afford tires since I think this is a good reminder 12 years on a set of tires is a bit much for highway speeds. Good news is I think I got my moneys worth, as I've had them on there for 6 years and got em for free. :D

Another addition to "THE LIST"! :crazy:

[4.3LXJ]

Aw c,mon Jake, You cannot have gotten your last pennies worth out of them yet :D

[Pinkyman]

Had a weird day today.

Started off heading to get my xj inspected, of course I would need to get that done now... and stopped by the auto parts on the way to get some exhaust tape and wrap that leak I've been needing to deal with. :rolleye0012:

Passed just fine anyway. (Thank God we have a county close that doesn't do emission testing!) Had to renew my license too so I got that done too. I was noticing some shimmy in the front end at 60-65 but figured it was a tire balance issue or alignment since I don't normally get going that fast and it wasn't bad overall. Anyway, on the way back and after a bite, it progressed and became more noticeable and down to 45 mph at that point. Wasn't far from the house but decided to stop anyway. Not sure why, but I had a feeling it was a tire related, like a internal issue. So I got out and checked it out and didn't see anything. Had my brother steer it back and forth and everything looked fine. But... as I was heading to get back in I glanced over at the right angle and saw this...

9089

Yep, that's toast! :bang: Limped it home and here's another pic after I got it parked, safe at home.

9088

Gonna jack it up tomorrow and put my less than stellar (and leaking) spare on the back and one of the rears on the front. And now I have to figure out how I can somehow afford tires since I think this is a good reminder 12 years on a set of tires is a bit much for highway speeds. Good news is I think I got my moneys worth, as I've had them on there for 6 years and got em for free. :D

Another addition to "THE LIST"! :crazy:

WOW! Look at that weather cracking, thats impressive!!

[Basslicks]

Had a weird day today.

Started off heading to get my xj inspected, of course I would need to get that done now... and stopped by the auto parts on the way to get some exhaust tape and wrap that leak I've been needing to deal with. :rolleye0012:

Passed just fine anyway. (Thank God we have a county close that doesn't do emission testing!) Had to renew my license too so I got that done too. I was noticing some shimmy in the front end at 60-65 but figured it was a tire balance issue or alignment since I don't normally get going that fast and it wasn't bad overall. Anyway, on the way back and after a bite, it progressed and became more noticeable and down to 45 mph at that point. Wasn't far from the house but decided to stop anyway. Not sure why, but I had a feeling it was a tire related, like a internal issue. So I got out and checked it out and didn't see anything. Had my brother steer it back and forth and everything looked fine. But... as I was heading to get back in I glanced over at the right angle and saw this...

9089

Yep, that's toast! :bang: Limped it home and here's another pic after I got it parked, safe at home.

9088

Gonna jack it up tomorrow and put my less than stellar (and leaking) spare on the back and one of the rears on the front. And now I have to figure out how I can somehow afford tires since I think this is a good reminder 12 years on a set of tires is a bit much for highway speeds. Good news is I think I got my moneys worth, as I've had them on there for 6 years and got em for free. :D

Another addition to "THE LIST"! :crazy:

WOW man, yeah 12 years is a little past the DOT certification time limit lol. Certainly is a testament to the durability of the BFG casings though.



In other news... I finally got fed up with my rear end sagging (bro-squat isn't cool... especially on a Jeep). I've had a set of "extended shackles" - I say it with quotes because they're sold as "Lowering shackles" for trucks that are leaf-sprung over the frame. They're about 3" longer than stock overall, so I had to modify them a little bit to keep from jacking my rear end up too high.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/lift/lift052.jpg

I would have installed these a long time ago, but the stupid nut welded inside the frame broke loose and started spinning when I went to remove the shackle bolt. So, I've been wanting to remedy this for 5 years now and finally got around to it.

What I did was cut the shackle and pry it open to be able to get enough room to get my grinding wheel in there and then just cut the bolt apart with the grinding wheel.

I already had an access hole to the frame rail cut through the floor, so all that was left was to remove the junked bolt and put the new parts in.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iDhGJKcjn7E/VwL3hZb_mEI/AAAAAAAAS1A/rp3vqz3w8j81nr8QbZmZkFBdODXt8oqWwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_101833.jpg

Pay no attention to the superfluous holes. The on on the shackle hanger was me drilling holes in a failed attempt to gain access to the nut. The hole above the shackle itself is a rust spot in the floor.Yay. I'll be patching all the holes and cuts made in a frantic attempt to access the nut - don't worry.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-08oa-Fb4uR0/VwL3POQtFnI/AAAAAAAAS1A/pJGIfWaTtOc2M2IrK__Gwhh-PV7Jl8pvQCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_100226.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vMdoeXKGRRw/VwL3NtNE7KI/AAAAAAAAS1A/HYr_t4bdoHQWzEksYyadFdFXFWJP498QwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_100233.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Al5rNtrL2F0/VwL3bwhAPDI/AAAAAAAAS1A/zOn1HdKncIomSmF2FqC0L3RpLGtSznoygCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_101055.jpg

One of the contributing factors to not being able to remove the nut from the bolt once the welds break loose, is the shackle bolt is longer than necessary.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TrDsYbJxGgM/VwL3atSFbuI/AAAAAAAAS1A/oHs4Ap_ibaI0beUHlEnSw_23nW8kMrCIwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_101716.jpg

4 1/4" for a shackle that's 2" wide... yeah, where do you think that extra length is going?

Yup... you guessed it... right in the frame rail, and sticking throuh JUUUUST far enough that you can't get a deep well on it... and a shallow well isn't big enough to contact the nut. :bang:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-exATRWOTfMU/VwL3kmSsgkI/AAAAAAAAS1A/WGrTN5s5XmUlm5OIaW3HR5nbSU6c9SGGwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_102341.jpg

The solution? Cut the bolt down...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qic0hAYo-Qc/VwL3olVxgJI/AAAAAAAAS1A/RWayO5UjQfg_QFwO7mGVP2BXQNPgBvPqACCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_103546.jpg

3 3/4" is the perfect length to be able to secure the shackle and sit flush with the inside frame rail so you can get a deep well socket on it.'

See? Fits perfect!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-131OucH15Ho/VwL3sCi1htI/AAAAAAAAS1A/b2nAFo4oWI8xvzZZQXGAnNY-oHGShyiuwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_103704.jpg

Before:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EVVMqO0oxr4/VpyXnJnbPMI/AAAAAAAASTo/HsWggUPJsqMK7ULbNr929xT3ggTFXUyiwCCo/s800-Ic42/12507333_10207225846556593_6060183180114678845_n.j pg

After:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OWAWOipfxy4/VwL3qUpg-5I/AAAAAAAAS1A/fgRme48FsNwddU-mMAgQsiPZ6mOAUN2MACCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_104757.jpg

Moving along... I also went from this:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pDioT3uqajs/VwL3tQpdHjI/AAAAAAAAS1A/goYD5hUO4uQYWLBIG4LIsne5ksqz8OpPQCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_121718.jpg

To this:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DgthigA_q14/VwL3xz3TzhI/AAAAAAAAS1A/Ymu727cmgOM4A3IthUuQTJ3Kl4anxH5lwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_121729.jpg

Thanks to this, a hammer, and a heat gun...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eT7alk-7BYM/VwL3zBZhcUI/AAAAAAAAS1A/B-eH8vvSH740bmU_CNAQ_aKme_AzEZ6EwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_125949.jpg

Stupid things....
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KOrZ0JtSeFY/VwL3wftV9fI/AAAAAAAAS1A/-41eNoSSa18iT34oCD045FXCfkTdj4wRwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_121815.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mV2Pd8yppug/VwL30TRCVDI/AAAAAAAAS1A/E07F4xda_0EApN9lpE7S2ASIaN2YyItXgCCo/s800-Ic42/20160404_121823.jpg

Never understood why you'd go ahead and give a splined bolt a torx head. You can TURN it, so why... wwwwhhhhyyyyyy?!?!? :confused:

Anyway.... that's what I did - Monday lol

[Joliet Johnny]

While I wait for Amazon to ship my new ac compressor bearing I installed the rest of the XRC rear bumper. The tire carrier blocks the plate so I found a plate bracket from a Volvo wagon for that but to light it I am thinking about snagging the license plate light cover from a 98ish Chevy Tracker. Sorry no pics computer is down and I can't figure out how do do it from phone. https://flic.kr/p/G2ioWY

[XJ Wheeler]

Aw c,mon Jake, You cannot have gotten your last pennies worth out of them yet :D
Maybe a smokey burnout before I swap them? :D

WOW! Look at that weather cracking, thats impressive!!



WOW man, yeah 12 years is a little past the DOT certification time limit lol. Certainly is a testament to the durability of the BFG casings though.




Yeah, I am definitely a fan of the bfg all terrain. 12 years is a good time on a set of tires but I stay away from the highway, or did. [emoji14] And there was no rot in the sidewalls.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Longer day than I thought. I got the tires moved around but it didn't go smoothly. My tire carrier that I built five years ago was the main culprit. I had a nut holding the tire down with some 1/4" round rod welded on both side to make a big wingnut. Well, five years of rust built up and wouldn't budge. And since I made the mount to be secure from theft I couldn't take the tire with the mount off together so I went one step further.

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Nothing worked getting that nut off and I bent the heck out of the round rod trying with two wrenches on them for leverage. Ended up cutting the wings off, along with a good chunk of the bolt so I could get a socket on it. Impact - 1, tire mount - 0

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While I had the tires off I grabbed an old, near bald 35x12.50 I've had setting around for years to see how it looked. I figure its pretty close to the 33x12.50 i'm thinking of, maybe a little bigger.

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And here's a video of the tire in action from yesterday.

https://youtu.be/L5eDrQjUSng

[XJ Wheeler]

More work on the rocker project, but that's in my thread. I really just wanted to note Friday marked 12 years since I bought my xj! And I just found out its the same day 75 years ago the first jeep was patented. I find that neat, of all days I bought a jeep on. :D

[hitman]

I didn't do anything near as fun as most... I fixed the stupid LDP code on the XJ...didn't even realize the vacuum line had come off the intake. Might make it easier to sell without that light on. :'( I must say...I'm being a little selfish because I'm not trying to sell it that hard. I'm tempted to sell my S10 instead....but I still have to pay it off first. XJ > 2WD S10 right?

[bluedragon436]

I didn't do anything near as fun as most... I fixed the stupid LDP code on the XJ...didn't even realize the vacuum line had come off the intake. Might make it easier to sell without that light on. :'( I must say...I'm being a little selfish because I'm not trying to sell it that hard. I'm tempted to sell my S10 instead....but I still have to pay it off first. XJ > 2WD S10 right?

I'd choose the XJ over the S10 any day.... But that is just my opinion... That and I know I regretted letting my 98 XJ go (and it wasn't even by choice on my part)...

[oderdene]

Replaced front shocks, compressed 16.5", extended 24.4". Bottom end is ring instead of bar pin, so did BPE from scrap angle iron

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160409/6ebd6906d7757a139b671fabce65c86d.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

nice one Od

[OldFaurt]

Put my Ham Radios in a more... aesthetic place...
not just laying on the passenger seat.
9109

Now I can talk to EVERYBODY!

Oh, and did an amazingly red neck job of welding my door hinge back on...
A damned work of art I tell ya! Right?
9110

Yes, I plan to clean it up once I get a torx bit that fits in the space allowed...
I could see or I could weld, drank 3 no label Strawberry blonds :beer:
and went for broke! But it didn't It fixed!

[Poorboy]

While I wait for Amazon to ship my new ac compressor bearing I installed the rest of the XRC rear bumper. The tire carrier blocks the plate so I found a plate bracket from a Volvo wagon for that but to light it I am thinking about snagging the license plate light cover from a 98ish Chevy Tracker. Sorry no pics computer is down and I can't figure out how do do it from phone. https://flic.kr/p/G2ioWY
Head over to my thread for my solution. I'd just copy the pictures in, but I'm at work with limited connectivity. :(

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[saar]

Finally got some time and build a roof rack, didn't finish yet (still have to add an iron net and paint it), but, I installed it for first ride impression :)
http://www.jeeps.guru/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/roofrack-on-floor.jpg

http://www.jeeps.guru/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/roofrack-installed.jpg

Saar

[oderdene]

Nicely done, looking good

Net and black spray paint will add 10hp :D

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good Saar. (FYI the iron net is called expanded steel here, since that is how it is made) Good to hear from you again

[TeXJ]

I cant see Saar's pic, I see his post but no pic

[XJ Wheeler]

Looking nice saar! Always good to build instead of buying. Can't wait to see the final product!

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[Joliet Johnny]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1458/26268981316_7856a20d0c_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/G2ioWY)New rear bumper (https://flic.kr/p/G2ioWY) by John Welsh (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134420787@N02/), on Flickr

ah figured out how to post pics.

Had to relocate and light the license plate.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1464/26313647601_6df48fa013_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/G6fjFk)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/G6fjFk) by John Welsh (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134420787@N02/), on Flickr

plate bracket from Volvo Wagon, light housing from Suzuki Samurai

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1449/26107022560_839b07586e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FLZjfC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FLZjfC) by John Welsh (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134420787@N02/), on Flickr

[prerunner1982]

Tuned my 40m antenna.

[prerunner1982]

Put my Ham Radios in a more... aesthetic place...
not just laying on the passenger seat.
http://www.xjtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9109&thumb=1&d=1460306849

Now I can talk to EVERYBODY!


Glad I am not the only one with the operating freqs cheat sheet in their rig.

How are you liking the TS-480?

[OldFaurt]

Glad I am not the only one with the operating freqs cheat sheet in their rig.

How are you liking the TS-480?

Love it, I have been getting on the Rotten Apples net at about 5:00am on 7.238mhz on the way to work each morning.
Talking with a friend of mine who is working out of a hotel in Middletown New York. The Little Tarheel II is working great. I tune it for the most noise on a given channel and then fine tune on CW at 5 watts. I am quite surprised how well the receiver works in the TS-480.

Are you running the Icom 706?
I have never had the opportunity to run an Icom, always been a Kenwood guy myself.

[denverd1]

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
Looks good. More tread there, should last longer

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

[prerunner1982]

Are you running the Icom 706?
I have never had the opportunity to run an Icom, always been a Kenwood guy myself.

Nope, Tony (Mudderoy) runs the 706, I am running a TS-480 as well.

[OldFaurt]

Nope, Tony (Mudderoy) runs the 706, I am running a TS-480 as well.

Cool!

I really love mine!

[oderdene]

inspected front diff, everything seems good so far including gears, bearings, seals and oil. 2 years ago I regeared her and here is gear tooth pattern:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WdkiiZDRkQA/Vw8jiVA4fvI/AAAAAAAAEqU/TMLSpZT0w_kk1MeMKEkAv7fpi2Cip5ezwCLcB/s1600/front_d30.jpg

Based on various gear installation manuals, the tooth pattern seems ok for me and backlash was .010".

[Pinkyman]

I waved at mine as i left for work this morning. I really need to get started on my new lift and get rid of that rake...........

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/Screenshot_20160414-080448_zpspdsjhxgp.png (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/Screenshot_20160414-080448_zpspdsjhxgp.png.html)

[MattybPDX]

I've been without a radio for about 4 years now. I finally got around to looking at it. Pulled all the fuses, checked then visually and with my meter. All ok. Pulled the head input and tested ground, 12v constant and 12v acc. All ok. Tested the fuse on the head, ok. I think I just need to get a be new radio at this point.

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[prerunner1982]

Not really what I did to it but what I did with it. I made my first HF ham radio contact with none other than our very own XJ Jake. From Oklahoma City while mobile to Jake in MN. Certainly not the longest contact ever but was awesome none the less.

[abebehrmann]

not really what i did to it but what i did with it. I made my first hf ham radio contact with none other than our very own xj jake. From oklahoma city while mobile to jake in mn. Certainly not the longest contact ever but was awesome none the less.


what did you guys talk about?!?!

[denverd1]

what did you guys talk about?!?!

how much easier texting would be.... :P

[prerunner1982]

what did you guys talk about?!?!

Nothing much, it was a quick QSO. Mainly exchanged signal reports and complained about the fluctuating conditions.

[Basslicks]

Nothing much, it was a quick QSO. Mainly exchanged signal reports and complained about the fluctuating conditions.

That's so awesome. I can't wait to get my Tech. I really need to get on the ball.

[cantab27]

washed it........................................:smiley-taunt002:


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[bruggz351]

washed it........................................:smiley-taunt002:


9155
Oooo, purdy. [emoji4]

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[Basslicks]

washed it........................................:smiley-taunt002:


9155

I reeeeaaaaaallllllllyyyyyyy need to wash mine. I should probably do that before Jeep Beach. Although, all the current dirt on it is probably creating a protective layer against the salt :D:D

[Carves]

Since it was beginning to sound like the wheezy, asthmatic, nissan ute next door.


... I treated it to some exhaust system repairs.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Repairs/Exhaust%20leaks%2016-04-2016%2001b_zpsoxh2wqzm.jpg


... and thinned out a bunch of redback spider nests, up in the guards ... ummmm ... Fenders .. :D

[4.3LXJ]

Probably should have left the spiders alone ... sound proofing :D

[MattybPDX]

I reeeeaaaaaallllllllyyyyyyy need to wash mine. I should probably do that before Jeep Beach. Although, all the current dirt on it is probably creating a protective layer against the salt :D:D
Today is bath and tune up day. Been putting it off for faaaar too long. Might as well clean the engine bay while I'm at it.

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[cantab27]

Since it was beginning to sound like the wheezy, asthmatic, nissan ute next door.


... I treated it to some exhaust system repairs.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Repairs/Exhaust%20leaks%2016-04-2016%2001b_zpsoxh2wqzm.jpg


... and thinned out a bunch of redback spider nests, up in the guards ... ummmm ... Fenders .. :D

nice Zimmer frame mate.............................................. :D

[Joliet Johnny]

Got some painting done and fixed my bent license plate. Snapped all the studs that hold on the fender flares so that will wait.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1638/25865444263_609b2357f4_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FpDarz)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FpDarz) by John Welsh (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134420787@N02/), on Flickr

[Basslicks]

Got some painting done and fixed my bent license plate. Snapped all the studs that hold on the fender flares so that will wait.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1638/25865444263_609b2357f4_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FpDarz)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FpDarz) by John Welsh (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134420787@N02/), on Flickr

Haha.. yeah those bolts snap easy. I think they're made with a mix of steel and glass.

[Carves]

nice Zimmer frame mate.............................................. :D


Hahh ... the yard sale I got it at ... had a "zimmer" frame as well.

I thought at the time it would be handy as a tool trolley - since it had brakes and decent sized wheels.


but then I thought,


Nahhhhh ... some smart arse kiwi will see it - and make a rude comment.


:P


:D

[4.3LXJ]

We have two that are collapsable. Handy for the wife to shop with :D

[MattybPDX]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/dafdc7fb93e6bc776568668129fc9c10.jpg

While messing with the air box I slipped and punched this thing in half. What does it go to?

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[Mudderoy]

I had the 5/8 wave antenna and recently ordered another NMO cable from Larsen, so since I have a parking garage to park in now I order a $6.95 fender mount and install them all today.

I have a NMO cover coming for the NMO on the roof.

9159

9160

Ordered and received a replacement antenna for the one I broke that was mounted on the roof. $25 you can't go wrong! Now I'll have two 2m/70cm antennas to choose from.

9161

9162

[Basslicks]

I had the 5/8 wave antenna and recently ordered another NMO cable from Larsen, so since I have a parking garage to park in now I order a $6.95 fender mount and install them all today.

I have a NMO cover coming for the NMO on the roof.

9159

9160

Ordered and received a replacement antenna for the one I broke that was mounted on the roof. $25 you can't go wrong! Now I'll have two 2m/70cm antennas to choose from.

9161

9162

Is that a bottom load antenna or is that just the mount I'm seeing?

Nice setup, btw.

[Basslicks]

Warshed her....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GOduAORM1I8/VxOHKX86dWI/AAAAAAAAS54/vArTGNaIb3Qe_h05RWf0UxH_D6N2-X4JACCo/s800-Ic42/20160417_085110.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j1x105JhXkA/VxOHOwo3XHI/AAAAAAAAS58/soGoLc9gmlsyi_VT9SA9GAgEVyndIoIuwCCo/s800-Ic42/20160417_085133.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/dafdc7fb93e6bc776568668129fc9c10.jpg

While messing with the air box I slipped and punched this thing in half. What does it go to?

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Evap canister I think

[Basslicks]

Evap canister I think

What year Jeep? Judging by the position of that, it looks like the bung that goes to the fuel pressure regulator... but it depends on what year as to which fuel system.

[MattybPDX]

'95

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[Basslicks]

'95

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Welp, it's not the FPR then.

[Mudderoy]

Is that a bottom load antenna or is that just the mount I'm seeing?

Nice setup, btw.

Thanks!

Base load make, Larsen, model NMO-2/70, I believe

I've had it for many years, and just kept it in the back so when we went on long trips I could just take off the short one and put on the 5/8's wave.

[Basslicks]

Thanks!

Base load make, Larsen, model NMO-2/70, I believe

I've had it for many years, and just kept it in the back so when we went on long trips I could just take off the short one and put on the 5/8's wave.

Cool! That's such a compact design. it's hard to tell! I'll have to keep that in the back pocket for when I finally get my Tech.

[TeXJ]

what is the "washing" I'm seeing here? Y'all have a bunch of JKs?

[Basslicks]

what is the "washing" I'm seeing here? Y'all have a bunch of JKs?

I gotta wash it about once a year or so to remind myself what color it is :D

[cantab27]

what is the "washing" I'm seeing here? Y'all have a bunch of JKs?

give it bout 5 days and will post some pics for ya.............................gotta be clean before I start destroying it again...........:p

[cantab27]

what is the "washing" I'm seeing here? Y'all have a bunch of JKs?

give it bout 5 days and will post some pics for ya.............................gotta be clean before I start destroying it again...........:p

[TeXJ]

I gotta wash it about once a year or so to remind myself what color it is :D
haha, I think mine is a slight haze of brown


give it bout 5 days and will post some pics for ya.............................gotta be clean before I start destroying it again...........:p

I thought your idea of a wash was a quick swim in a river with the jeep...no? :D

[robuilt]

Well I looked at it when I drove in from out of town. ... tomorrow I'll install my rough country disconnects and change the oil

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[XJ Wheeler]

Other than the rockers.... while I had the fender off I figured i'd take advantage of the extra room to cut and fold the inside seam for some clearance. Just in case, since I'm going up in tire size.

9204

9205

9206

Speaking of tires. I got the new ones swapped over to my wheels. Not sure how but I managed to get them dismounted, mounted, and balanced for $37 out the door at Pepboys. Everybody else wanted way more, and I called well over a dozen places. Goodyear, at the highest, wanted $180! For the same thing!

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Look good, don't they! I can't stop staring at them! Literally, I have one next to me now. I had a thought! I may search for a matching fifth tire and wheel to have as a center piece in my living room. Doubles as a spare? :D

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But I am going to be glad to get it out of this position!

9209

[Pinkyman]

Not mine, but a buddy of mine did a round headlight conversion on his Xj. The buckets and headlights are out of a MK2 (late 80s-early 90s) VW Golf.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/FB_IMG_1461243259183_zpsduwkyk0u.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/FB_IMG_1461243259183_zpsduwkyk0u.jpg.html)

[cpttuna]

Changed plugs in the 98 today. Found out the Champion copper(412) plugs were made in India of all places.

[Basslicks]

Other than the rockers.... while I had the fender off I figured i'd take advantage of the extra room to cut and fold the inside seam for some clearance. Just in case, since I'm going up in tire size.

9204

9205

9206

Speaking of tires. I got the new ones swapped over to my wheels. Not sure how but I managed to get them dismounted, mounted, and balanced for $37 out the door at Pepboys. Everybody else wanted way more, and I called well over a dozen places. Goodyear, at the highest, wanted $180! For the same thing!

9207

Look good, don't they! I can't stop staring at them! Literally, I have one next to me now. I had a thought! I may search for a matching fifth tire and wheel to have as a center piece in my living room. Doubles as a spare? :D

9208

But I am going to be glad to get it out of this position!

9209

Wow, I never really realized just how much that opened things up! I'll have to move this to the top of the list.

Them tars look great, btw!


Not mine, but a buddy of mine did a round headlight conversion on his Xj. The buckets and headlights are out of a MK2 (late 80s-early 90s) VW Golf.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/FB_IMG_1461243259183_zpsduwkyk0u.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/FB_IMG_1461243259183_zpsduwkyk0u.jpg.html)

Good to know... thinking about doing this later on maybe (but ditching the turn signals as well.


Changed plugs in the 98 today. Found out the Champion copper(412) plugs were made in India of all places.

Hmmph! Didn't know that.. better than China, for sure! I recently did a tune up in mine with NGK V-Power Copper plugs.... I wish I could really compare the difference. My Champions were so worn out that the Jeep would barely start or run. So even a replacement of the same plugs would have yielded 100% better results. Maybe one day I'll have to do real comparison... buy both sets and compare them both.

I will say that gapping them to .040" instead of the recommended .035" seems to make it run a little smoother on a worn motor. Next, I need to replace the valve guide seals to keep it from smokin' like a freight train!






In other news, this week I indexed the distributor (even though mine is an HO, it has the Renix-style dizzy), FINALLY bedlined the rockers on my driver's side to even things up, and I relocated my CB radio to overhead. I'm MUCH more happy with it there. Completely out of the way, fits snugly up there, and my wife has more legroom over there now.

I'll post up some pics later.

Right now, getting ready for Jeep Beach!

[Outlaw star]

Drove it to the beach. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160424/66b4b66fb345ce212df55a9609e293dd.jpg

[toledojeeper]

Put on Bushwacker flat fender flares and started on the diamond plate on the bottom of the doors . Got to fix the rust on lower rear quarters before I can put the body armor on there , rust was so bad on drivers side I had no attachment point for last bolt on fender flare retainers .
Man I might need bigger tires now !

[Carves]

Borrowed the neighbours cat food bowl,

... and drained the radiator.

[Carves]

I was certain I was playing with cooling system bits today, and yesty .. :confused:

... but according to my u-bewt camera ... it wont be happening until sometime in June .. :rolleyes:

:D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Repairs/Coolant%20Change%2025042016/100_5937b_zps7q0ju9qj.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Looks like fun, but you won't know for a couple months... [emoji14]

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[Basslicks]

Too long to repost here.... so here's a couple links of "what I did"

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/welp-here-goes-project-slow-n-steady-178780/index18/#post3245423

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/welp-here-goes-project-slow-n-steady-178780/index18/#post3245883

:bang:

I think I've narrowed it down to the fuel pressure regulator. Fingers crossed.

[AJ99]

Havent been on here in a while. been working on my xj. got my dual tire carrier back on the back of it.

[Basslicks]

Havent been on here in a while. been working on my xj. got my dual tire carrier back on the back of it.

Sweet! Where's teh pics, man?

[AJ99]

Im at work but have pics on IG lol. builtnotboughtjeep

[4.3LXJ]

Welcome back AJ. Been wondering what you have been up to

[AJ99]

been up to a lot. Just staying busy with life and working

[AJ99]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/10393671_10203422880665639_6482440210308917585_n_z psjnslb5s4.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/10393671_10203422880665639_6482440210308917585_n_z psjnslb5s4.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/10336831_10203168159497769_2469782021730288892_n_z psrjpgdbfn.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/10336831_10203168159497769_2469782021730288892_n_z psrjpgdbfn.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/10458436_10203422880025623_8453758243435422686_n_z psn7eml5k3.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/10458436_10203422880025623_8453758243435422686_n_z psn7eml5k3.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

Ha, I see you have kept your Jeep stock :D

Lots of tube work there AJ. You do that yourself? And I have to admit, that is the first dual spare tire carrier I have seen outside of Jeepspeed

[Basslicks]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/10393671_10203422880665639_6482440210308917585_n_z psjnslb5s4.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/10393671_10203422880665639_6482440210308917585_n_z psjnslb5s4.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/10336831_10203168159497769_2469782021730288892_n_z psrjpgdbfn.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/10336831_10203168159497769_2469782021730288892_n_z psrjpgdbfn.jpg.html)

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/10458436_10203422880025623_8453758243435422686_n_z psn7eml5k3.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/10458436_10203422880025623_8453758243435422686_n_z psn7eml5k3.jpg.html)

Welllllllll that just looks sick!



Ha, I see you have kept your Jeep stock :D

Lots of tube work there AJ. You do that yourself? And I have to admit, that is the first dual spare tire carrier I have seen outside of Jeepspeed

LOL!!! x2 on this

[AJ99]

ya ive done it all myself. my plan was to keep it a mild build but it escalated quickly lol. i was racing it with prerunners in different events and so i built the tire carrier to add more weight to the back to help with nose diving a little bit. that and the 30 gallon fuel cell helped a bit. I like the dual spare look and when on a trail i have needed two spares before.

[TallGuyJeep]

Not actually my jeep, but i installed these fender flares on my boss's jeep this morning

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/484ea4d581ff7380fcb37679090275d3.jpg

[blazer2]

Dropped my oil pan and put a new gasket on it. The last owner just had
Black gasket crap on it.

[downsy]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160427/b53b6804a21fa7c9defa79ab46b002c4.jpg

Hitched up the newly completed "adventure" trailer and took it for a spin. I like it. :)


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[Carves]

Filled it up with fresh "coolant".


here, puss puss puss ... ;);)


Mehhh ... with the tiny amount of eth-gly in the premix I use,

... the damned cat from hell, could probably drink it for months,
... and not get sick .. :bang:


Top hose got hot at a 193*,
Bubbles stopped appearing in the overflow tank,
No leaks,
Prolonged idle, temp, about 200*/205*,
Running temp 192*-195*.

80*f day .... I can live with those numbers.

Strangely similiar to the way its been running since 2009 actually. ;);)


Gunna need a new fanclutch and some other bits & pieces next time round tho.

... and I probably should do the next change at the recommended 2yr interval ... instead of 5 .. :D


Now ... since the engines running and the wheels rotate .. :xj-red:



... Wheres that :sign0055: cat.

[Carves]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/10336831_10203168159497769_2469782021730288892_n_z psrjpgdbfn.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/10336831_10203168159497769_2469782021730288892_n_z psrjpgdbfn.jpg.html)


Hmmm ... I do like that. A proper sized fuel tank instead of the factory fitted jerry can.

Shame it wasnt a factory option.

.. and an even bigger shame that the nannystate beaurocrats, in our transport depts, would try to lock me up - for chopping the XJ apart to get it in there .. :D

[AJ99]

Ya here in california they are strict about emissions.

[4.3LXJ]

Do they harass you about that tank when you smog AJ? Got a friend in Sac that can't smog his TJ with a fuel cell

[bluedragon436]

Do they harass you about that tank when you smog AJ? Got a friend in Sac that can't smog his TJ with a fuel cell

That's why I'm glad mine will be registered in South Carolina... where we don't have inspections... That way when I get to the point of, as well as the knowledge and ability to get to the point of a fuel cell, I can with no fussing from inspections..

[cpttuna]

Touched up a little with spray paint. Autozone has the touch up spray paint on sale right now for 2 for $12.00. You save like $2.00 a can.

[XJ Wheeler]

Been a few days but I got the 33s on and it definitely looks different. Looks low and wide now but the lack of rack and spare is part of that too no doubt.

9258

9259

9260

9261

[bigjim350]

Last Sat night I used it to winch out a bunch of cars. There was a police pursuit that ended on my dead end road. At the end of the road is a really rough trail with a bunch of deep holes. The suspect as well as 3 cop cars hit that trail at about 70mph. All the wreckers refused to go down there as well as the booster truck from the fire dept. So naturally I volunteered. I ended up winching out 2 chargers, 1 crown vic, and a jaguar. Out of respect for the cops Im not gonna post pics of pulling them out.

[AJ99]

Do they harass you about that tank when you smog AJ? Got a friend in Sac that can't smog his TJ with a fuel cell

Not too bad. i just passed smog last week. I had to hook up the factory style fuel neck and the vent line needed to be hooked up to the evap. my smog guy is an old customer of mine when i was a salesman at 4wp. so he helped me out as well.

[4.3LXJ]

Ah,it pays to cultivate relationships with the smog guy. I have one of those as well that lets me by with my non stock air cleaner

[AJ99]

ya. i knew he was a smog guy when he was buying all his stuff. so i hooked it up so he would hook it up lol

[Basslicks]

ya. i knew he was a smog guy when he was buying all his stuff. so i hooked it up so he would hook it up lol

lol... that's smart right there!

[XJ Wheeler]

Last Sat night I used it to winch out a bunch of cars. There was a police pursuit that ended on my dead end road. At the end of the road is a really rough trail with a bunch of deep holes. The suspect as well as 3 cop cars hit that trail at about 70mph. All the wreckers refused to go down there as well as the booster truck from the fire dept. So naturally I volunteered. I ended up winching out 2 chargers, 1 crown vic, and a jaguar. Out of respect for the cops Im not gonna post pics of pulling them out.
Figures on the paper tag...

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[bigjim350]

Figures on the paper tag...

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They didnt catch the guy that night. But he did leave all the paperwork from buying the car inside the glove box, as well as a bunch of dope and guns.

[XJ Wheeler]

They didnt catch the guy that night. But he did leave all the paperwork from buying the car inside the glove box, as well as a bunch of dope and guns.
Ah, i got ya. There's been a new thing going around where people are printing paper tags to get outta having insurance. That's how I understand it anyway.

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[abebehrmann]

as well as a bunch of dope and guns.

The cops let you keep any for helping them out like that? :smiley-laughing021::rolleye0012::smiley-laughing021:

[Basslicks]

The cops let you keep any for helping them out like that? :smiley-laughing021::rolleye0012::smiley-laughing021:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[MattybPDX]

I went from this ...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/8f2075bc8a9d405a66293ea63b98322a.jpg

To this...http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/c14673b1b1f9c63686aad35922152bba.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/b9adb9c5a8ea0277f5864711ca5952ec.jpg

A couple coats of rustoleum. I think I'm going to put a clear coat on, I all ready chipped it a little putting it all back on.

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[bruggz351]

Went on a road trip with my son, up to the capitol city in the next state, to buy another XJ!! Well, my son bought another XJ... :D

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/JEEP/IMAG00931_zpsmw7psecn.jpg

Not a bad vehicle...
... has a bearing noise, the brakes are spongy.
But it has a new radiator, and new ignition parts. schmicko interior, bar for the head liner, sagamundo.... body is great, as is paint. Near new tyres. And came with a bonus ally bull bar...:bacondance: Needs tailgate struts, but came with new ones in the boot... :beer:

His JEEP money is gone now :smiley-laughing021: so we will wait until he can save rego money, before getting a blue slip. (pit inspection)

Jeeps are fun:xj-white::xj-white::smiley-bounce015::smiley-bounce015::smiley-bounce015:

[XJ Wheeler]

I love that feeling of a new project. :D

Congrats on the new jeep!

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[bruggz351]

I love that feeling of a new project. :D

Congrats on the new jeep!

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Yup.
He's goin to get it regoed, then convert to 5 spd, Irox front bar, 4.5" lift on 31s. Not to sure what else. Oh yeah, doing the interior with "snowfield camo". [emoji16] [emoji16] [emoji16]

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[MattybPDX]

Didn't do anything to the jeep but I picked up a haynes manual $10.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Finally got my registration renewed. Couldn't believe it's now $73! Ouch!

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[saar]

Finally, finished the roof rack I started a month ago...
http://www.jeeps.guru/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/roof-rack-final.jpg
(Still have to buy an extension cable for the antenna)

[4.3LXJ]

That is a nice looking rack Saar

[robuilt]

Led headlights

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/aa9549474bd2bf974552b420b1ae0968.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/b43f287bddfebc31fb8591cb3ad70b56.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/b4f53dbb89cc563a727af7a7c5533f53.jpg

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[4.3LXJ]

Those look nice. How much?

[robuilt]

Honestly I don't know. My buddy sells em but we usually just trade parts and what not.
I ended up paying like $60 plus some parts

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[4.3LXJ]

That is a good price

[robuilt]

Also replaced the transmission oil pump front seal
$10 part, 6 hours of "fun"

Good times with my best bud though

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[Outlaw star]

Finally got my U bolts for the D44 swap to be started. Going from a 3.31 effective ratio to a 3.78 effective ratio should be fun.

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[blazer2]

Pulled my ac compressor off. Put one more coat of pait.
On my water pump, thermostat housing and heater pipe.

[prerunner1982]

Installed 16" wheels and new tires. They are 245/75... measure to be 30.5"x9.5.
I already had 30" mud tires on the back...so shouldn't be any big deal.
It's like when you tell a girl it's 8"...and it's really 6" or so...
The "30s" I had on it were really 28.5" tall... the 245/75s were a true 30.5" tall. A little rub on the back fenders, but they run nice.
Also did an alignment in the driveway. Runs down the road great.

I know most tire sizes are over stated.... but wow what a difference 2" can make. :P

[denverd1]

Finally got my U bolts for the D44 swap to be started. Going from a 3.31 effective ratio to a 3.78 effective ratio should be fun.

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Carrier swap! [emoji27]

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

[denverd1]

Installed 16" wheels and new tires. They are 245/75... measure to be 30.5"x9.5.
I am already had 30" mud tires on the back...so shouldn't be any big deal.
It's like when you tell a girl it's 8"...and it's really 6" or so...
The "30s" I had on it were really 28.5" tall... the 245/75s were a true 30.5" tall. A little rub on the back fenders, but they run nice.
Also did an alignment in the driveway. Runs down the road great.

I know most tire sizes are over stated.... but wow what a difference 2" can make. :P
Telling a girl it's 8? Ballsy move. Good move on your rubber bro

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

[Outlaw star]

Carrier swap! [emoji27]

sent from my Samsoon S5 from the bottom of a mud hole
Whole axle. I have three D44's.

[toledojeeper]

I installed the JCR lower rear quarter armor what a pain in the rear , took off emblems , and a quick wash .

[Poorboy]

Not today, but Friday after work....

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii102/poorboy_616/New%20Jeep/winch_zpsrno8xseu.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/poorboy_616/media/New%20Jeep/winch_zpsrno8xseu.jpg.html)

[Carves]

Finally got my registration renewed. Couldn't believe it's now $73! Ouch!


$ 73.00 .... :rolleyes:

You would say more than "ouch" - if you had to pay our rates .. :shocker:

:D:D

.


As for the doing to the XJ ...

Since the exhaust flange gaskets have finally arrived, from the place 12hrs up the road,

... Nothing ... coz the driveway is 3" deep in rain water .. :D


Only took a week and a half for the gaskets to turn up ... shame they're aussie extractors,

... otherwise I could have had stock gaskets from rockauto in 5 days .. :rolleyes:

[XJ Wheeler]

$ 73.00 .... :rolleyes:

You would say more than "ouch" - if you had to pay our rates .. :shocker:

:D:D


Oh, I know we're lucky. It's just it went up $20 in the last couple years. They've been playing around with the reg stickers and stuff. :rolleyes:



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[Pinkyman]

I finally drove mine for the first time in a few weeks today. I really need to get my hack n tap installed, shes got a pretty good shimmy at 70 or so.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074717_zps8bf4qduo.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074717_zps8bf4qduo.jpg.html)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074747_zpspvff5j4z.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074747_zpspvff5j4z.jpg.html)

[MattybPDX]

I finally drove mine for the first time in a few weeks today. I really need to get my hack n tap installed, shes got a pretty good shimmy at 70 or so.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074717_zps8bf4qduo.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074717_zps8bf4qduo.jpg.html)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074747_zpspvff5j4z.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160509_074747_zpspvff5j4z.jpg.html)
If I recall your build that that's a 2" lift correct?

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[Basslicks]

I installed the JCR lower rear quarter armor what a pain in the rear , took off emblems , and a quick wash .

Deja vu! (saw it on CF as well :D )

[Pinkyman]

If I recall your build that that's a 2" lift correct?

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Well thats a kick to the ego........ Lol

Its actually a little over 4 i believe. I measure out at 22" hub to fender in the front, and 22.25 hub to fender in the rear.

I just need bigger tires lol.

Heres a better picture when im not parked on a hill.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160501_114018_zpsnx4zfynb.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160501_114018_zpsnx4zfynb.jpg.html)

[MattybPDX]

.

Well thats a kick to the ego........ Lol

Its actually a little over 4 i believe. I measure out at 22" hub to fender in the front, and 22.25 hub to fender in the rear.

I just need bigger tires lol.

Heres a better picture when im not parked on a hill.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160501_114018_zpsnx4zfynb.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160501_114018_zpsnx4zfynb.jpg.html)
Ha! I was going through the build thread and read 2". It looked pretty big for 2'

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[AJ99]

Well we went and picked up an 87 XJ that was in dire need of assistance. Kid that had it before (i know him) jumped it over and over again when it was stock. bent both axles. I gave him a built 30 with 4.56 gears and a locker that i had laying around as a spare. he got a long arm kit from ruff stuff and attempted to put it on. wasnt anywhere close to being aligned properly.
Had no track bar, rear end is bent, crappy paint when we first picked it up, had mix matched sized tires, no front brakes or calipers, no front doors, no carpet in the back, and a bunch of other little things.

got it on friday, aligned the front it and got it somewhat moveable over the weekend. built a track bar and now building OTK steering. Going to pick up a new rear end next weekend, and front brakes.

The Fiance when and picked out the paint for it and i painted it on sunday. She wanted it similiar to my color but not the same. This is it with my 33s on it as it sits now next to mine with my 35s

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/13173757_10208514079462427_1616149495320094745_n_z psfcwenqwb.jpg

[AJ99]

Ha! I was going through the build thread and read 2". It looked pretty big for 2'

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thats what my fiance tells me

[4.3LXJ]

The couple that wheels together ......

[AJ99]

The couple that wheels together ......

yup. shes stoked. keeps asking me different things and talking about different ideas. she wants me to make a roof top tent for hers, split rear seat, sliders, cage, hanson bumpers front and rear, and really wants it to be an automatic so i may be swapping in an auto here soon

[OrangeXJ]

Striped the TJ down got it ready for this weekend at the beach. Took the doors off side curtains and put the new rear duster that I got for my b day on. Not going to take the top off made that mistake several years ago at Go Topless and got fried sitting in line to get on the ferry.

[4.3LXJ]

yup. shes stoked. keeps asking me different things and talking about different ideas. she wants me to make a roof top tent for hers, split rear seat, sliders, cage, hanson bumpers front and rear, and really wants it to be an automatic so i may be swapping in an auto here soon

I have been looking at roof top tents too. But going to be awhile for that. Other stuff to do first. The engine is getting worn out so that will be a priority

[AJ99]

Ya smittybilt has two different ones. i like their bigger one (her and i are both over 6 ft) Im going to end up making one with a tent we have. Wont be as fancy but will work similiar.

[4.3LXJ]

I am sure I would end up doing a lot of sewing. All out tents are dome tents and wouldn't work

[blazer2]

Put the xj on the lift. Took her sneakers off.
dropped them off to have the 32's put on
mounted my flag in the right place.

[prerunner1982]

Finally got my registration renewed. Couldn't believe it's now $73! Ouch!

Dang.... I pay $23.50 for each Jeep.

[AJ99]

I am sure I would end up doing a lot of sewing. All out tents are dome tents and wouldn't work

See mine are as well. When i do it ya it wont pop up on its own, but I would just need to put the two poles through.

[4.3LXJ]

My dome tents are made for big wind. They both have six very long poles

[XJ Wheeler]

Dang.... I pay $23.50 for each Jeep.
To add to it they shorted me a month! Said that's just how they do it when it hasn't been renewed in a bit. [emoji19]

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[MattybPDX]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/791dbbeea2d8e303a719f789986ddcba.jpg
Roof rack! Some cheap one we got on Amazon. It works but I need to get something to actual hold the spare. I have tie downs right now which hold it but doesn't do shit security wise.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/1807d4bdf8dd8fd48ae03bbe25d11184.jpg
Puppy jail. Keep those jerks away from the baby.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/ec6c19c92026e54531ba809a813d888c.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/d32c6b8036d6fca2c1ffdfd46845d58a.jpg
Seat covers. More cheap Amazon crap. I wanted ones that said jeep but she said they were too expensive. Oh well, adds some some color to all the beige.

And no mall crawler is complete without ....
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/639b27cac46e673cea95e5d86cbe16c3.jpg
Dual carseats!

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[bluedragon436]

The engine is getting worn out so that will be a priority

Feel free to send the worn out engine and mounts to me... I'll take care of disposal for you!!! Would love to replace my worn out 4.0 with a 4.3... even if it is a "worn out" one...

Slowly working on doing some wiring for my switch panel, hoping to go out and wire up the Jeep as well as install the brackets for the A-pillar mounts... Eventually I'll get around to completing the lights (hopefully over the next week or so)!! Going to go and purchase the TB gasket and a new TPS tomorrow hopefully so I can install the 4hole injectors and the bored TB that have been sitting in my parts pile waiting to go in!!!

[Carves]

Got organised to do battle with this.


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Repairs/Exhaust%20Flange/Flange%2001b_zpspymqapot.jpg


15 minutes later ..... and all done. :shocker:


No wonder the poor little shopping trolley sounded like a hippopotamus, on a baked beans diet .. :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Repairs/Exhaust%20Flange/Compare%2001b_zpshut6mddb.jpg


... even found a missing, door strap pin, in behind the wheel arch, as a bonus. :D

.

[Outlaw star]

Ordered some new full rubber eyes for my RC control arms. The X-flex joints are not road friendly and I don't need extreme flex down here.

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[Basslicks]

Well we went and picked up an 87 XJ that was in dire need of assistance. Kid that had it before (i know him) jumped it over and over again when it was stock. bent both axles. I gave him a built 30 with 4.56 gears and a locker that i had laying around as a spare. he got a long arm kit from ruff stuff and attempted to put it on. wasnt anywhere close to being aligned properly.
Had no track bar, rear end is bent, crappy paint when we first picked it up, had mix matched sized tires, no front brakes or calipers, no front doors, no carpet in the back, and a bunch of other little things.

got it on friday, aligned the front it and got it somewhat moveable over the weekend. built a track bar and now building OTK steering. Going to pick up a new rear end next weekend, and front brakes.

The Fiance when and picked out the paint for it and i painted it on sunday. She wanted it similiar to my color but not the same. This is it with my 33s on it as it sits now next to mine with my 35s

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/13173757_10208514079462427_1616149495320094745_n_z psfcwenqwb.jpg

MAN!!! I really like that color.. I like the color on yours too, but the color on the new one just really POPS! Good job, man!

[saar]

Finally, installed a new radio (http://www.jeeps.guru/how-to/installing-pionner-deh-x4850bt-in-grand-cherokee-wj-99-2000/) - with BT and AUX :)
http://www.jeeps.guru/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/pioneer-final.jpg

It's a very nice head unit, I have an issue with the blue tooth (can't hear the phone, but hear music, weird).
I hope I'll solve that tomorrow...

[Basslicks]

Finally, installed a new radio (http://www.jeeps.guru/how-to/installing-pionner-deh-x4850bt-in-grand-cherokee-wj-99-2000/) - with BT and AUX :)
http://www.jeeps.guru/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/pioneer-final.jpg

It's a very nice head unit, I have an issue with the blue tooth (can't hear the phone, but hear music, weird).
I hope I'll solve that tomorrow...

I think you have to go into your phone and "allow" music streaming through bluetooth separately.

[OGCollard]

Installed my Hayden 678 Transmission Oil Cooler. The header panel was broken too so now that ist is off, figuring out how to fix it.

[NW99XJ]

here!
OK… so since August this thing has been sitting (yes I know)…I’ve managed to knock off a ton of stuff off the list though:
Welded header – replaced gasket
Valve cover gasket, RMS, Oil Filter Adapter O-ring set, one piece oil pan gasket
More detailing than I care to recount…
Bored 63mm Throttle Body w/ custom butterfly valve
Bored 65mm TB Spacer
Both PCV Elbows
Second Battery installed, ECU Relocation w/ custom bracket
Custom bracket for battery isolator
LED under-hood lights
A TON of rewiring
Custom Cowel Induction

Last thing to do is fab the piece that will block the hole in the firewall for the new intake system.
…then it’s on to rebuilding the T-case…..
…putting on more armor...
…swapping the shocks…
...installing the transmission cooler...
Etc….etc…etc…
(sigh)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160515_161906.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160515_161906.jpg.html)

[MattybPDX]

...got sad for it.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160516/684eecca07c231bfd18d0e4db59a6cc3.jpg

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[abebehrmann]

...got sad for it.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160516/684eecca07c231bfd18d0e4db59a6cc3.jpg

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Hahaha, reminds me of when I was a member of power-lifting gym in Orlando and everyone else was squatting 600lbs for reps and I was struggling to squat 325, hahaha.

[MattybPDX]

Baby is due any day now. Once our leave is over she gave me to ok to go ahead.

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[Pinkyman]

Im going to try my best to find time to install my CB and antenna and my roof basket tonight. We will see how that goes lol

[NW99XJ]

DROVE IT! :woot:
For the first time since August of last year, muh Jeep saw road time.
Did real well too!
My only complaint is the whistle from the bored throttle body.... I'll eventually chamfer the edges of the IAC port to reduce or eliminate that, but for now my overactive imagination just pretends it's turbo whine. ;)

[Pinkyman]

DROVE IT! :woot:
For the first time since August of last year, muh Jeep saw road time.
Did real well too!
My only complaint is the whistle from the bored throttle body.... I'll eventually chamfer the edges of the IAC port to reduce or eliminate that, but for now my overactive imagination just pretends it's turbo whine. ;)

YES!!! And feel free to post more pictures of your jeep, too... Your jeep is one that my jeep aspires to be like :o

[4.3LXJ]

DROVE IT! :woot:
For the first time since August of last year, muh Jeep saw road time.
Did real well too!
My only complaint is the whistle from the bored throttle body.... I'll eventually chamfer the edges of the IAC port to reduce or eliminate that, but for now my overactive imagination just pretends it's turbo whine. ;)

:congrats:

That whistle though, you won't get accused of whistling at all the girls on street corners now will you? :rolleye0012:

[bluedragon436]

DROVE IT! :woot:
For the first time since August of last year, muh Jeep saw road time.
Did real well too!
My only complaint is the whistle from the bored throttle body.... I'll eventually chamfer the edges of the IAC port to reduce or eliminate that, but for now my overactive imagination just pretends it's turbo whine. ;)

Funny thing is.. I was thinking the same thing with the whine from my 62mm TB I installed this past weekend... Didn't hear it nearly as much once I put the intake tubing to the filter back on... but I'm sure I'll hear it a plenty once I manage to figure out what parts and source them to build a "custom" cowl intake..

[bluedragon436]

20160513 - Started wiring up the power jumper for the 5 switch transmission panel I got from Dirtbound offload.. Got to get a few more wires ready to put into a bundle then I plan to run them through the firewall into the engine bay, to a fuse/relay setup..
20150515 - Installed A-pillar pod brackets (finally) that I got from Jake (XJ Wheeler)
20160516 - Installed 62mm TB, that I've been meaning to install for over 6 months now
20160518 - Installed 4hole injectors from a Crown Vic

Got a few more items I plan (hope) to take care of by this weekend.. Heading out to the local Jeep club's land, to help them do some trail MX... as well as have a little bit of fun.. Hope to get some pics/vids of the Jeep in action, or at least out while having fun... So hopefully over the next day or so after I get off work, I'll be able to add a few more updates to the what did I do to my XJ today thread!!!

[TeXJ]

Went to a club meet last night...as I came to a stop I noticed smoke coming from the front driver side hood area.

Got to the meet, like a few minutes away, and I could smell something like rubber burning. Looked all around couldn't see anything. Turned the vehicle back on, could then smell something for a brief moment, then nothing.

Drove home and there was less smoke/smell, but when I got home and got out, I could smell the burnt rubber smell again...also noticed my front driverside brake not working...

Wondering if my brake is rubbing something and causing the burn, When I got home it was starting to rain and it was dark. Will have to check it out some other time.

[Carves]

Made a 4ft long towball tongue for the hitch .....



.... nahhhh ... actually just used it to drag a chook pen around, to a spot I could load it onto the trailer.


According to the Aust/U.S translation book I have,

.... the XJ ... is now a chicken tractor ??? .. :D :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Chicken%20Tractor%2001b_zpsbtio78m6.jpg


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/Chicken%20Tractor%2002b_zpsieqnmtr3.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Ain't gov't language amazing?

[Mudderoy]

Installed some $85 Ebay LED headlights in the 98.

9383

[TeXJ]

Installed some $85 Ebay LED headlights in the 98.

9383

info! got a thread on it?

[01XJCatalyst]

Installed the truck- lite LED headlights and a new battery.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/2146b534fa411aafd516e5819087c9bd.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/842f38036f93bf595912674659389d79.jpg

[Mudderoy]

info! got a thread on it?

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=21561

[abebehrmann]

Installed my new Brown Dog Motor Mounts. Old ones looked to be in better shape than I expected, but I can definitely tell now that I have the Brown Dogs in how much my engine was moving around before. Fantastic upgrade, the Jeep feels much more solid now. There is a little bit more engine vibrations and I was thinking about playing around with the tightness of the through-bolts to reduce them, but according to my girlfriend those extra vibes might not be such a bad thing...:rolleye0012::tongueroll::smiley-laughing021:


http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5551_zpsfxijbv3o.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5551_zpsfxijbv3o.jpg.html)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5554_zpsuykmu8mt.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5554_zpsuykmu8mt.jpg.html)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5550_zpsh2ncvy3m.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5550_zpsh2ncvy3m.jpg.html)

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5549_zpsfrs7powg.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5549_zpsfrs7powg.jpg.html)

[TeXJ]

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=21561
Thank you!


Installed my new Brown Dog Motor Mounts. Old ones looked to be in better shape than I expected, but I can definitely tell now that I have the Brown Dogs in how much my engine was moving around before.

Which ones did ya get?

[Basslicks]

Installed some $85 Ebay LED headlights in the 98.

9383

How ya like 'em?







Went wheelin'..... and then went wheelin' again a week later.


May 14th...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nefxGlPusSs/Vzi8ONI0Z0I/AAAAAAAATmw/H3uuCkw2y1cQXQtIbovhiNK1uHhsT7f4wCCo/s800/20160514_174133.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LuD8LD-rbfE/Vzi8OAYwLEI/AAAAAAAATmw/mwyJ-GV3JjsOzZiQHDdt4tHyU2SgerT2gCCo/s800/20160514_174537.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3D9dYqBjpEM/Vzi8OM6fxKI/AAAAAAAATmw/Ebs0vi2mx-Ui04RZYBrNpAYzfdee37kjQCCo/s800/20160514_174556.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XnHRbihrvos/Vzi8OJLL4fI/AAAAAAAATmw/YBw30rWBGLYDDzL_hO1vS1834OslNbpBQCCo/s800/20160514_182331.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WTOlICMD52c/Vzi8OKt3oBI/AAAAAAAATmw/4qzQF87nNjoXXZ1Ny3B9RwOc1YUtGtUBACCo/s800/20160514_182430.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rs8Elk58qsk/Vzi8ONZ9s5I/AAAAAAAATmw/2-P-dgls-hsdRIZTEyd8oTxyj_ieWgEQgCCo/s800/20160514_182606.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xyhwfWwwGcU/Vzi8OODZDOI/AAAAAAAATmw/K50HPbU8m_MEzAdhugCoxqoxEvWs9CwQACCo/s800/20160514_182953.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v8rQ9QtqbHs/Vzi8OPq4qbI/AAAAAAAATmw/HeUjDFg8wBESKkHAWHZVbera3Gjzo8ZHQCCo/s800/20160514_183329.jpg

...and the 21st

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nLrntmFcPy4/V0JDxWBrtaI/AAAAAAAAT-A/I63rDNAo1sIEL0zdDYX-EHDxpVJojM-yACCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889560124.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EqThnZ-YzQo/V0JDxcy9z1I/AAAAAAAAT-A/lOFQtJakHLI07LV76GEx26-jMi5Ti5xDgCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889562833.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SxpNsnJjIDM/V0JDxRPVkiI/AAAAAAAAT-A/-ewLQNdvOWQzsSfosbmGuz_0vRMz8VqBQCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889568615.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w-sUGtsVR5g/V0JDxfDddOI/AAAAAAAAT-A/vmzEoWPwK5s3C8nw8qH-KAYHTKoJ8i8oQCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889579308.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NXKNKZQaOPA/V0JDxX4dMEI/AAAAAAAAT-A/tMe3XEvAv28XMAHCoaBWec5tOIAwWKYEwCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889587904.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qg2dnQpXlCU/V0JDxdkp8xI/AAAAAAAAT-A/tXztUsYMa_8Cr8o6tM0XT3ExPak6f9fuACCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889593283.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P7egqfC41DY/V0JDxQzjGwI/AAAAAAAAT-A/l-pRnF2jahEJ6SZcoMLP29thWivSiVufQCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889596865.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u1dIlN4t5Xc/V0JDxcFI2QI/AAAAAAAAT-A/MFoixxLbyVwFOeoyesVXE6NoHbsgDITbQCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889600105.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M0G04S5fMqU/V0JDxTuZWGI/AAAAAAAAT-A/P3F5lyyOMa8TX6YW1pMgT4M4G9qKzTNhQCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889602945.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Yi4vCE3CWg/V0JDxQIwy5I/AAAAAAAAT-A/m8-A0sNbM4I8G5DvXQUicivyTd4mi7y9QCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463889651771.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rRzQAI9__RM/V0JDxfI9FVI/AAAAAAAAT-A/-Wiv18VnOT80JcLzcHknMqPB4K33bk0egCCo/s800/FB_IMG_1463928376154.jpg

I have lots more pics, but I don't wanna thread hog.

[abebehrmann]

Which ones did ya get?

I got the regular ultra-flex rubber ones. I'm pretty impressed.

Oh also obviously had to take a pic of the Brown Dog Motor Mounts next to my Lil Brown Dog.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg.html)

[TeXJ]

I got the regular ultra-flex rubber ones. I'm pretty impressed.

Oh also obviously had to take a pic of the Brown Dog Motor Mounts next to my Lil Brown Dog.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg.html)

aww ok, so is the rubber used a better rubber? More or less, what makes these better than the stock units? Thank you!

[abebehrmann]

aww ok, so is the rubber used a better rubber? More or less, what makes these better than the stock units? Thank you!

From what I've heard, the stock ones really don't last very long before breaking down. I originally purchased a couple stock mounts from Rockauto for ~$10/each. When I got them out of the box, their was a big gap between the rubber and the metal surround and they just didn't look like they would be much of an upgrade. The new ones sorta looked like the old passenger side one looked coming out: http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5554_zpsuykmu8mt.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5554_zpsuykmu8mt.jpg.html)

I could tell my engine was moving around a bit in there and I didn't want to go through the effort of changing out the motor mounts just to have to turn around and do it again so I purchased these Brown Dog's because of their reputation. I think the oem ones are designed more to eliminate engine vibrations than to keep the engine in place to better transmit power and when you start to challenge your Jeep a bit more, they tend to break down.

But to be honest, at least part of the reason I bought them was because I have a brown dog. hahahaha

[TeXJ]

From what I've heard, the stock ones really don't last very long before breaking down. I originally purchased a couple stock mounts from Rockauto for ~$10/each. When I got them out of the box, their was a big gap between the rubber and the metal surround and they just didn't look like they would be much of an upgrade. The new ones sorta looked like the old passenger side one looked coming out: http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5554_zpsuykmu8mt.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5554_zpsuykmu8mt.jpg.html)

I could tell my engine was moving around a bit in there and I didn't want to go through the effort of changing out the motor mounts just to have to turn around and do it again so I purchased these Brown Dog's because of their reputation. I think the oem ones are designed more to eliminate engine vibrations than to keep the engine in place to better transmit power and when you start to challenge your Jeep a bit more, they tend to break down.

But to be honest, at least part of the reason I bought them was because I have a brown dog. hahahaha

HAHA i hear ya on that. Gotta love the doggies :D

Well, keep us updated on how they do.

[MattybPDX]

I got the regular ultra-flex rubber ones. I'm pretty impressed.

Oh also obviously had to take a pic of the Brown Dog Motor Mounts next to my Lil Brown Dog.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg.html)
Pit mix?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/f7d2f9622ea81f90dc307ea47770ff73.jpg

Not to get of topic, that's my monster.

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[abebehrmann]

Pit mix?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/f7d2f9622ea81f90dc307ea47770ff73.jpg

Not to get of topic, that's my monster.

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Your pup looks real sweet.


Yep, that's my little pit bull buddy. We actually got a DNA test for her to see what she was mixed with.

I was sorta hoping that maybe, just maybe, she didn't have any pit bull in her which would make finding rental houses easier, although considering where she came from I was 99% sure she was mostly pit bull.

She came back as 3/4 American Staffordshire, 1/8 Staffordshire, and 1/8 Boxer and they don't test yet for American Pit Bull Terrier. Hahahaha, that sure was a waste of $60!

[Basslicks]

I got the regular ultra-flex rubber ones. I'm pretty impressed.

Oh also obviously had to take a pic of the Brown Dog Motor Mounts next to my Lil Brown Dog.
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/abebehrmann/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/user/abebehrmann/media/IMG_5511_zpsccv0lhc6.jpg.html)

I love my Brown Dogs... and I miss my pibble. She was stolen from me at 9 months old. Purebred Rednose Am Staf (so technically not pitbull, but they look identical, just shorter). She was a perfect angel.... she never even barked once. For all I know, she was mute.

[MattybPDX]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/427332e1bfe79d730a54fbca31143496.jpg

The only moment of peace I get in my house.

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[bruggz351]

Got this lot in today...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/cd5fd5570c17d6dfdfcb7e25feb7cc00.jpg
... Headlining...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/9b90d34de42aecfd598eb06ca376332d.jpg
... Roof console...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/46bb50a2f469393b8ff08657bd811b79.jpg
... And got the wiring routed for the uhf and switches. [emoji41]

Just gotta finish the wiring under the dash.

Have a dual battery system to finish and a pdc to install in the rear. As well as the air compressor. And fridge.
Gotta get the bloody lift in and engineered too. Lickity split.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Tidy work on the roof there Bruggzy! Like the custom switch panel with emblems

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

[Carves]

......... Not to get of topic, that's my monster.


The only moment of peace I get in my house.


Its a good job that you have that brown and white dog around,

... to keep that shape changing, "monster", pinned to the couch .. ;);) .. :D

.

[Pinkyman]

I told my wife that i had some stuff to do to the Jeep this weekend, and she responded with "I hope one of those things involves driving it off a cliff..." :crazy:


And since were posting pictures of pups, heres my little man with Moose, our Chocolate Lab/Pointer mix.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/image000000_17_zpssbutxbpk.jpeg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/image000000_17_zpssbutxbpk.jpeg.html)

[bluedragon436]

Installed the last couple bolts through the tie in plates for the front bumper (finally)... Installed the polyurethane sway bar bushings that I've had for months waiting on nice weather
Adjusted the rear brakes... still need to do more work on the passenger side... not sure if just need to be bleed more or what... but seems to not be as hard braking as the drivers side.. but yet when I adjusted the adjuster, it has a pretty hard dragging.. but yet when I hit the brakes, or pull the e-brake.. doesn't seem to really work nearly as well as it should.. But at least the drivers side is working properly... so maybe I won't completely kill my front brakes..

[TeXJ]

Need to get my WJ power steering pump for tomorrow's install and then find out why I had smoke coming from the driver side front.

[MattybPDX]

Watched someone with a built xj park next to me at work and check mine out as he walked by. Talked to him about my plans and he said happy building.

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[Basslicks]

Got this lot in today...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/cd5fd5570c17d6dfdfcb7e25feb7cc00.jpg
... Headlining...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/9b90d34de42aecfd598eb06ca376332d.jpg
... Roof console...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/46bb50a2f469393b8ff08657bd811b79.jpg
... And got the wiring routed for the uhf and switches. [emoji41]

Just gotta finish the wiring under the dash.

Have a dual battery system to finish and a pdc to install in the rear. As well as the air compressor. And fridge.
Gotta get the bloody lift in and engineered too. Lickity split.

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My favorite part of that is the oldschool jungle camo.

[toledojeeper]

New EBC Brake pads and rotors and fixed oil leak on right side of engine . Been chasing the leak for 1 year and finally put some dye in oil and found it was leaking around the camshaft synchronizer , pulled the old one and had no gasket so put in a new one .

[Mudderoy]

Ordered the cross brace for my Ironman4x4fab.com track bar.

I've been waiting a while for Andy to come out with this!

http://ironman4x4fab.com/Products/images/STD-TBK-F.JPG

:link: (http://ironman4x4fab.com/Products/TB.html)

[cj4a nz]

well no pic but pulled the head off nearly forgot the head stud hiding under the carby, doesn't look like the motors nipped up ................. well no scoring like I would of expected ................hurmph:bang: so it :beer: o'clock ok rum o'clock

[bluedragon436]

Need to get my WJ power steering pump for tomorrow's install and then find out why I had smoke coming from the driver side front.

Do you happen to know the part number for that PS pump?? I'm assuming you're referring to the one that is supposedly an upgrade for the XJ?? I'm trying to figure out the PN for the proper one, that is supposedly an upgrade... as I think my PS pump, might be going out... so like everything else, might as well upgrade it while replacing it!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Do you happen to know the part number for that PS pump?? I'm assuming you're referring to the one that is supposedly an upgrade for the XJ?? I'm trying to figure out the PN for the proper one, that is supposedly an upgrade... as I think my PS pump, might be going out... so like everything else, might as well upgrade it while replacing it!!!

James, I know it is not the early WJ pumps. I have an FSM for a 99 and the pressure is the same as any other pump. Try the part number for the 04 with 4.7 engine

[bluedragon436]

James, I know it is not the early WJ pumps. I have an FSM for a 99 and the pressure is the same as any other pump. Try the part number for the 04 with 4.7 engine

Yeah I guess the one I'm looking for is 1 for the 4.7... but can't remember the years that supposedly have the higher pressure/output... Might just spring for the extra cheddar and pick up the PSC pump or one of the aftermarket ones that is for sure higher pressure/flow...

[Basslicks]

Ordered the cross brace for my Ironman4x4fab.com track bar.

I've been waiting a while for Andy to come out with this!

http://ironman4x4fab.com/Products/images/STD-TBK-F.JPG

:link: (http://ironman4x4fab.com/Products/TB.html)

I love the design of his stuff. If I had the money, it'd be outfitted with mostly Ironman4x4 stuff lol. Seriously beefy and the price isn't ridiculous.

[MattybPDX]

Half off at pick n pull all weekend so I grabbed some stuff.

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703 injectors from a 97 Stratus. They are in really good condition too. Still need 2 more. I think I'll go to a different one tomorrow.

Radio hasn't worked in years. I tested all the wires and determined the head unit was toast. Grabbed another just like out only newer. The wire harness matched up and everything. Fired up the jeep and ...... Nothing! I was pretty bummed because that meant there was an electrical problem. Just to be sure I hit the power button and .....
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It works! I have a radio again.

I knew the speakers were toast so I grabbed a couple of those also.
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They were a little too big so I had to drill some new holes. They don't sound amazing, they don't don't terrible bout they sound and look a lot better than the ones I pulled out of my jeep.
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Yeah these were the stock speakers. I still need to get 2 more for the sound bar.

And then for no reason at all I did this..
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It came out ok, as best you cab hope for from a can. My wife thinks it's too much black.



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[Basslicks]

Half off at pick n pull all weekend so I grabbed some stuff.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/186954ca53a97170e273a4bad9313d5c.jpg
703 injectors from a 97 Stratus. They are in really good condition too. Still need 2 more. I think I'll go to a different one tomorrow.

Radio hasn't worked in years. I tested all the wires and determined the head unit was toast. Grabbed another just like out only newer. The wire harness matched up and everything. Fired up the jeep and ...... Nothing! I was pretty bummed because that meant there was an electrical problem. Just to be sure I hit the power button and .....
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/eea962ec3cba5feec6f674b19da66f79.jpg
It works! I have a radio again.

I knew the speakers were toast so I grabbed a couple of those also.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/58ba60715bb9a5d6b7f3bd9886370116.jpg
They were a little too big so I had to drill some new holes. They don't sound amazing, they don't don't terrible bout they sound and look a lot better than the ones I pulled out of my jeep.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/77654fbd4514ae825be11daf49ff9273.jpg
Yeah these were the stock speakers. I still need to get 2 more for the sound bar.

And then for no reason at all I did this..
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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/efb5dbc54676a52ad80e5de264c206d4.jpg

It came out ok, as best you cab hope for from a can. My wife thinks it's too much black.



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I think it looks pretty good!

[MattybPDX]

One side looks pretty ok. The other def shows that I rushed because I was sick of it.

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[Basslicks]

lol... that's the point at which I just usually quit. Which is kinda why my driver's side rocker stayed gunmetal grey for a year and a half while my quarters and other rocker were black bedlined. I got sick of doing it, quit, then got too lazy to start it back up.

[MattybPDX]

My next project will be a hidden 10" in the rear cubby hole. If my jeep is going to be a grocery getter it's at least going to be a friggin awesome one.

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[Basslicks]

My next project will be a hidden 10" in the rear cubby hole. If my jeep is going to be a grocery getter it's at least going to be a friggin awesome one.

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Nice. I need to get to work on mine. I've had it in the plans to start on it for a while. Other things keep taking precedence and I kinda don't want to do anything with it until I replace the floor in the cargo area.

[Carves]

....................... If my jeep is going to be a grocery getter it's at least going to be a friggin awesome one.


:smiley-laughing021:

:thumbsup:

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[MattybPDX]

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Pretty sure we were leaking from the filler cap. Cleaned up the cover and threw a new one on there. The old one was all warped and super easy to take on and off.

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[Hum Wee JR]

Went to pick and pull sunday. Sat and talked with the manager a while. Went and pulled an alternator and scoped out a few other things and left. Went back monday said hi to the manager again went out into the yard. Started removing some seats, the guy pulling parts off the car next to me asked for some help pulling a bench seat. As I helped him another patron walked buy. I went back to removing my seat reached for my socket set and nothing was there. Someone stole my tools. I looked all around gone. I ran to the gate let the manager know. They said they would keep eye out for them. I went through the whole junk yard 3 times everyone there new someone was stealing tools and i was looking for mine. Several hours later I left empty handed. Drove an hour and a half home. Sat down on my couch and the phone rings, pick and pull had my tools. Someone tried to leave the yard with them and an employee took them away. He said they were his. They told the guy he could wait for me to show up if he wanted to try keep them, he left. 1 and 1\2 hours back to the city and my tools were back with me.

[bluedragon436]

Went to pick and pull sunday. Sat and talked with the manager a while. Went and pulled an alternator and scoped out a few other things and left. Went back monday said hi to the manager again went out into the yard. Started removing some seats, the guy pulling parts off the car next to me asked for some help pulling a bench seat. As I helped him another patron walked buy. I went back to removing my seat reached for my socket set and nothing was there. Someone stole my tools. I looked all around gone. I ran to the gate let the manager know. They said they would keep eye out for them. I went through the whole junk yard 3 times everyone there new someone was stealing tools and i was looking for mine. Several hours later I left empty handed. Drove an hour and a half home. Sat down on my couch and the phone rings, pick and pull had my tools. Someone tried to leave the yard with them and an employee took them away. He said they were his. They told the guy he could wait for me to show up if he wanted to try keep them, he left. 1 and 1\2 hours back to the city and my tools were back with me.


I ****ing hate people doing that kind of crap.. Don't know why people have to go and do some shady stuff like that.. I mean if you see some tools that look like they've been sitting in the back of a car, or under a set or something for quite a while... then fair game... but if you can tell someone owns those tools, and especially if someone is right next to the vehicle.. at least ask hey, are these your tools, or take them up to the office and maybe the office staff will hook you up and be like... hey if no one claims them today, well have them here waiting for you to pick them up.... don't just grab them and roll out!!

[mikjon1]

Installed a 3" rough country lift, some XD heist wheels, with nitto terra grapplers on my wife's new baby. I bought her bone stock from the original owner. 2001 limited.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/1f8813d7b51853a9befb014bbce9c314.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/4109e28be45f513f8900bd1af6b347cf.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/b11857087637968d216e2ad37a340577.jpg


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[Mudderoy]

Went to pick and pull sunday. Sat and talked with the manager a while. Went and pulled an alternator and scoped out a few other things and left. Went back monday said hi to the manager again went out into the yard. Started removing some seats, the guy pulling parts off the car next to me asked for some help pulling a bench seat. As I helped him another patron walked buy. I went back to removing my seat reached for my socket set and nothing was there. Someone stole my tools. I looked all around gone. I ran to the gate let the manager know. They said they would keep eye out for them. I went through the whole junk yard 3 times everyone there new someone was stealing tools and i was looking for mine. Several hours later I left empty handed. Drove an hour and a half home. Sat down on my couch and the phone rings, pick and pull had my tools. Someone tried to leave the yard with them and an employee took them away. He said they were his. They told the guy he could wait for me to show up if he wanted to try keep them, he left. 1 and 1\2 hours back to the city and my tools were back with me.

Glad you got them back. Great they caught the guy. I hope they banned him from the yard.

[MattybPDX]

Installed a 3" rough country lift, some XD heist wheels, with nitto terra grapplers on my wife's new baby. I bought her bone stock from the original owner. 2001 limited.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/1f8813d7b51853a9befb014bbce9c314.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/4109e28be45f513f8900bd1af6b347cf.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/b11857087637968d216e2ad37a340577.jpg


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Which kit did you go with? The accountant gave me the go ahead to buy a lift, but she says anything over 3 won't fit in the garage. The 4 1/2 x series looks like a good deal considering everything it comes with.

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[TeXJ]

Do you happen to know the part number for that PS pump?? I'm assuming you're referring to the one that is supposedly an upgrade for the XJ?? I'm trying to figure out the PN for the proper one, that is supposedly an upgrade... as I think my PS pump, might be going out... so like everything else, might as well upgrade it while replacing it!!!

my bad man, been working on it all weekend, the first one i got was reman, it leaked. supposed to go and pick up another one today. Oreillys doesn't sell a new pump

You need a ps pump for a 2001-like 2005 and for the 4.7L V8 Grand cherokee.
here's a link to the part:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MPPC/73329105/02869.oap?year=2002&make=Jeep&model=Grand%2BCherokee&vi=1386794&ck=Search_02869_1386794_869&pt=02869&ppt=C0031

[mikjon1]

I did the rough country 3" series II lift.


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[mikjon1]

Which kit did you go with? The accountant fault gave me the go ahead to buy a lift, bit she says anything over 3 won't fit in the garage. The 4 1/2 x series looks like a good deal considering everything it comes with.

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I did the rough country 3" series II lift. It's a bit bouncy with the add a leaf, but I'm going to get some Monroe sensatrac shocks for a YJ and see if that doesn't smooth out the ride a bit. Sorry for the repeat post. I'm new to this.


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[Outlaw star]

Put with the old D35 open 3.55 and in with the D44 LSD 4.10.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/1f16d0df542acd986e30c78614f6f9df.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/4b64e128fbcc8ea24d2b1000c48ae25c.jpg

[MattybPDX]

I did the rough country 3" series II lift. It's a bit bouncy with the add a leaf, but I'm going to get some Monroe sensatrac shocks for a YJ and see if that doesn't smooth out the ride a bit. Sorry for the repeat post. I'm new to this.


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I'm debating between that and the 4.5". My rear leafs are too far gone for add a leaf so I need to get the whole pack.

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[mikjon1]

I'm debating between that and the 4.5". My rear leafs are too far gone for add a leaf so I need to get the whole pack.

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Yeah I was also on the fence for a while myself. I guess the question is "what do you plan on doing with it?" My wife might do light off roading, but I was going for a nice looking lift that made people look twice. Not because it's lifted, but just because it's clean.


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[mikjon1]

Which kit did you go with? The accountant fault gave me the go ahead to buy a lift, bit she says anything over 3 won't fit in the garage. The 4 1/2 x series looks like a good deal considering everything it comes with.

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Here is mine under garage door 3" lift and 30.5" tall tire. Looks like you would still have plenty of room for 1.5" of lift and 2" or so for about a 33" tire.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/6a361ca21db5b136a00116822e5cd927.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/93393b6554f32cf9d31fe91bd3391c37.jpg


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[Pookapotamus]

Installed a 3" rough country lift, some XD heist wheels, with nitto terra grapplers on my wife's new baby. I bought her bone stock from the original owner. 2001 limited.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/1f8813d7b51853a9befb014bbce9c314.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/4109e28be45f513f8900bd1af6b347cf.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160531/b11857087637968d216e2ad37a340577.jpg


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Black cars look better in the shade!

Looks great, now go get some dirt on it! :)


Having 4WD means getting stuck in more inaccessible places!