What did you do to your Jeep today?

[mikjon1]

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!



Yeah. Lol. I've only had it for about 2 weeks. So I brought it home bone stock and within 3 days she looked like this. :)

But better pictures are to come as I do more upgrades and such.

It doesn't take long to get dirty out here in west Texas though.


Sent from my iPhone out in the booneys around some pump jack.

[MattybPDX]

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


Sent from my iPhone out in the booneys around some pump jack.
We have room sans roof basket which means I would have to take it on and off every time I need to do work on it. Unless I do it in the street since our driveway is slopped.

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[mikjon1]

We have room sans roof basket which means I would have to take it on and off every time I need to do work on it. Unless I do it in the street since our driveway is slopped.

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Ahh. Well that wouldn't work out then would it. I wouldn't want to have to work on mine in the street. Lol.


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[Pinkyman]

I looked at my Xj today as i walked past it to get in my VW.....

Im still afraid to drive it after the whole fluid dumping incident :smiley-scared003:

[MattybPDX]

I looked at my Xj today as i walked past it to get in my VW.....

Im still afraid to drive it after the whole fluid dumping incident :smiley-scared003:
I walked by mine then got on my wife's kia to go to work. In my heart I was in the jeep.

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[abebehrmann]

I looked at my Xj today as i walked past it to get in my VW.....

Im still afraid to drive it after the whole fluid dumping incident :smiley-scared003:


I walked by mine then got on my wife's kia to go to work. In my heart I was in the jeep.

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I looked at our TJ today as I walked past it to get in my XJ! :D:smiley-taunt002:

[MattybPDX]

I looked at our TJ today as I walked past it to get in my XJ! :D:smiley-taunt002:
She's on maternity leave so I have to drive the more fuel efficient car to work. I can get away with a couple times a week you know to keep the battery charged and make sure it's running ok.

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[TeXJ]

Yesterday picked up the second reman WJ power steering pump, going to see if the rain stays away so that I can install this one.

Lets hope this one doesnt leak...

[oderdene]

tires rotated.

Had a drag in passenger side rear brake, checked after a driving while it was HOT, very HOT. Suspected e-brake line which is stuck 2 years ago, but this time it was a adjuster screw :(. Loosened it and now everything seems good. Acceleration became normal no more drag there. Only funny thing is, I am checking drum.disc temp with a water pistol :D

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[TeXJ]

Got my WJ power steering pump finally installed. The second one didn't leak like a water fall unlike the first one did.

Now to address the front driver side caliper, as when I stop I go to the passenger side, and I still have a pretty good vibration on the rear, not sure if the axle is bent or not.

[MattybPDX]

This has been bothering me for years.
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I guess when the door fell off they just never bothered to put the door check back on. So I finally decided to deal with it.

In order to get it in and out you have to go through the hole for the speaker. 2 10mm nuts hold it in place.
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This is what it looked like. Pretty gross. I'm guessing it's a mix of the factory lubricant, water and 22 years of dust.
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Used brake cleaner, a wire brush and some q tips to get it as clean as I could. Set it up and jammed a bolt in there to hold it in place until I find an actual door check pin at the jy.
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And the moment of truth...
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My door finally stays where it should and doesn't attack you when you trying to work on something. Sprayed a bunch of wd 40 on there to make it a little smoother. I should probably put some kind of actual lube on it but oh well it works.

While I had the door panel off I glued the cardboard back together since it's falling apart.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160602/7e80cce6b0cdb981ddeea55b8eba9971.jpg




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[blazer2]

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 hate people that steal stuff. You work hard for your stuff. And for some
a$$hat to take them. On the up side you did get them back.

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[bruggz351]

A bit. But I'm paying the price. Crap I'm sore.
Replaced the exhaust system, with the one from the blue jeep.
It's in two parts, and goes in a straight line, over the axle and past the fuel tank, out the back. As opposed to the standard system, twisting around, in front of the fuel tank, before turning 90° then passing out the back.

I installed the 8.8 and JKS Crossover shock mount, and JKS shackle relocators and shackles.

Still have the tow bar and tank skid, the hand brake and shockies to get done. I'll have to wait for the tow bar, until I get longer bolts though.
Tomorrow I'll finish off today's work and move onto the front. 😁😁

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Btw, couldn't of done any of this, without the assistance of my son, Josh.
His XJ is next. The savings are building...😎

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[Basslicks]

I walked by mine then got on my wife's kia to go to work. In my heart I was in the jeep.

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I know that feeling man. Mine was down for an entire week while I waited for a fuel pump.


tires rotated.

Had a drag in passenger side rear brake, checked after a driving while it was HOT, very HOT. Suspected e-brake line which is stuck 2 years ago, but this time it was a adjuster screw :(. Loosened it and now everything seems good. Acceleration became normal no more drag there. Only funny thing is, I am checking drum.disc temp with a water pistol :D

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LOL!!! I guess that's one way to do it! :crazy:

[bruggz351]

Finished the lift. Haven't got a pic yet. [emoji37]
Still in the process of front end alignment, longer front shocks (went for Old Man Emu's, for a 2" lifted JK. ) , longer sway bar links, (I'm making my own you beaut ridgy didge quickest disconnecters.

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[Pinkyman]

More shakedown time before the crawl in a month. Well see if my new transmission cooler lines and new electric fan did the trick!

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[MattybPDX]

Haven't driven it on 5 days, battery was totally dead.
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This thing has more than paid for itself.

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[Pinkyman]

So these wires were rubbing on my exhaust manifold, and they had melted to the point where it was just bare wires... I "fixed" those bare wires on lunch, and now my coolant temp gauge seems to be reading normal.

I let it idle in the parking lot for about a half hour, with the AC on cold enough to freeze you out of the cab, and this is where it sat the whole time...

*Previously, it would sit at about the 120-130 mark, and occasionally drop to below 100. I really need to find my bluetooth scantool so i can keep a good eye on it while i figure out this overheating/puking fluid issue.

Is this about right? Its about 73*F outside currently. Looks to be running at about 165*?

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These were the melted wires. Possibly causing my coolant temp gauge to ground out and give me false readings?

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[abebehrmann]

So these wires were rubbing on my exhaust manifold, and they had melted to the point where it was just bare wires... I "fixed" those bare wires on lunch, and now my coolant temp gauge seems to be reading normal.

I let it idle in the parking lot for about a half hour, with the AC on cold enough to freeze you out of the cab, and this is where it sat the whole time...

Is this about right? Its about 73*F outside currently. Looks to be running at about 165*?

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These were the melted wires. Possibly causing my coolant temp gauge to ground out and give me false readings?

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Mine runs at 210 in pretty much all weather unless it's really cold with my 195F thermostat.

Possible your thermostat is stuck open or you have a 165F one?

[Pinkyman]

Mine runs at 210 in pretty much all weather unless it's really cold with my 195F thermostat.

Possible your thermostat is stuck open or you have a 165F one?

I just installed a new 195* T-stat a few months ago.... I didnt get it from the dealer though :bang:

Thats exactly where it ran before i replaced it, and the T-stat that i took out was a 195*F one as well. That was the original reason that i had replaced it, because my heat was not very good in the winter (-10*F or so). After that i installed a radiator block, and that helped quite a bit.

[bruggz351]

Apparently, shocks for a 2" lifted JK, aren't long enough for a 4.5" lifted XJ. [emoji37]

Gunna cost me a $60 restocking fee. Farkinel.

Oh well. My mistake.
I have finished the sway bar disconnects, though.
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Looks like these will put the sway bar, or anti-sway bar, back to factory position. [emoji1] at least I got one win. [emoji12]

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[Carves]

...........

Is this about right? Its about 73*F outside currently. Looks to be running at about 165*? ................


Not really .....

Its typical for the display to be about, 210* ... if you have a 195* t'stat fitted

I'm thinking you still have a wiring/sensor issue.




As for mine ... nothing yet.

Hell its still only 0700 on a sunday morning ... I shouldnt even be out of bed yet,

... but the young bloke next door, and his POS ute, went pig hunting this morning.

My 0500 alarm clock went

Slam, Bang, Bark, Howl, Clang, Slam, Bang, Grind Grind, Splutter Splutter, Snort Snort, Rev Rev, Roar,

Then more clanging, as a shower of gravel from the wheels - hit the metal fence,

Then ... piece and quiet as he got to the end of the driveway.


:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:


... It stalled as the front wheels reached the roadway,

... so the whole process started again .. :bang: .. :mad:


There'll probably be a search party out on tuesday .... wait .... wait,

.... splutter splutter,


Ohhhh great :rolleyes: he's home already :bang:

That means a sunday of having to listen to,

... rev rev rev pop bang ... F'N POS ... yada yada


I'm tempted to go and fix it ... just to get some piece and quiet .. :rolleyes:

[blazer2]

Carves maybe that's what he wants you to do is fix his POS.


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[4.3LXJ]

Carves, maybe you could fix it with some thermite or something that makes it dead for good :D

[Carves]

Carves maybe that's what he wants you to do is fix his POS.

ohhhh ... I'd "fix it" alright .. ;);) .. :D


Carves, maybe you could fix it with some thermite or something that makes it dead for good :D

thermite ... hmmmmmmm

Nahhhh ... theres enough oxygen being wasted on that side of the fence,

... without me igniting it as well .. :D



Rego inspection this thursdy ... and since he frowned at the sticky seat belt last year,

... I figgered I should bang in a newy.



Why do they call 'em vehicle "designers" .. :bang::bang:

I'm pretty sure I taught next door some new cuss words - whilst I described my view of Renault and AMC vehicle making.

Then in a moment of enlightenment,

I had to apologise,
... coz I realised my interior was a chrysler makeover - which explained "everything" .. :D


One would think the seat belt trim would be the first piece off/last piece on,

... but ohh no, lets,

pop the dash top,
pull the knee blocker,
pull the cluster trims and cluster,
remove the dash end,
unscrew the kick board,
remove the a pillar/door top trim,
get the b pillar trim off without destroying the door seal, or the roof lining,
work out why, even with all the screws out, the seatbelt trim stays put,

... ahhhh ... lift up and off stoopid little plastic clip in bodywork .. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

... and finally ... grab the ratchet and torx and get the seat belt out.


Welllllll ..... that certainly wasn't a 5 min job, like on the TJ .. :rolleyes: .. :bang:

Good job tomorrow (monday) is a public holiday,

... I can go and do it all again on the :xj-red: ... after the practice run on the spare parts :xj-white:.


Why is tomorrow a public holiday ???

Welll ... since we weren't so rude in the past, as to turn one of our, harbours ... into a giant teapot,


... we get tomorrow off ... to celebrate the Queens Birthday .. :p .. :D:D

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[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like salty tea ah Carves :D

[Basslicks]

Drove it over to my friend's house to procure some body parts from a '98 parts jeep he's got. He's selling me the header, grille, lights, front fenders, front doors, and the center console for $150.... all these parts in the local JY would total about 100 bucks more, so he's helpin' me out for sure. Best part is, they're already white so I don't have to paint 'em.

Don't have any pictures.... heck, you guys know what a 97+ conversion looks like ;)

[mikjon1]

Added 3.5mm audio jack to factory radio.

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[MattybPDX]

Committed the cardinal sin and cleaned it! I know I'm sorry.

I also made my bank account a little lower and started spraying my suspension with pb blaster in prep. In a couple days I get to go "how hard can it be?" And then curse the decision to ever lift it.

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[Carves]

Committed the cardinal sin and cleaned it! I know I'm sorry.


You can come round anytime, and do mine instead if ya want .. :D


Well, after working in the pristine conditions of the parts wreck yesty, I made a start on the grocery getter.

Its like a cesspit by comparison .. :o
It really needs stripping down to the shell and getting a good blasting.

Anyways, swapped the seatbelt over this morning ...
Took the risk I could bend trims without breaking them - so that saved removing a few items ... but not a lot of time.

Now it should only need a vac, a wash, and some spider spray ... to pass the rego inspection .. :D

[Basslicks]

You can come round anytime, and do mine instead if ya want .. :D


Well, after working in the pristine conditions of the parts wreck yesty, I made a start on the grocery getter.

Its like a cesspit by comparison .. :o
It really needs stripping down to the shell and getting a good blasting.

Anyways, swapped the seatbelt over this morning ...
Took the risk I could bend trims without breaking them - so that saved removing a few items ... but not a lot of time.

Now it should only need a vac, a wash, and some spider spray ... to pass the rego inspection .. :D

Pay my plane ticket and I'll come do it!

[abebehrmann]

Added 3.5mm audio jack to factory radio.

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How did you go about doing this? I'd love to be able to listen to podcasts and things for longer road trips but can't quite justify spending the cash on a new head unit with Bluetooth and/or an audio jack on it.

[mikjon1]

How did you go about doing this? I'd love to be able to listen to podcasts and things for longer road trips but can't quite justify spending the cash on a new head unit with Bluetooth and/or an audio jack on it.



I took the head unit apart. It's like a puzzle and has to be taken apart in a sequence, but it's not too hard to figure out once you have the head unit out and all the screws pulled out of the sides and back with the face plate taken off. Just be careful and take apart nice easy paying attention to what plugs in where. I then soldered a left speaker wire, right speaker wire and ground wire straight onto the main board inside the factory head unit. I ran the wires out the back next to the antenna fm antenna plug in. I purchased a female audio jack from radio shack with tabs on the back and soldered the other end of the wires to that. When your phone is plugged in to the audio jack it takes precedence over anything else, but if your phone is not plugged in everything else still works. I didn't take many pictures but here's where I soldered onto the main board.

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Be careful to notice which pins the wires are soldered to.


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[Basslicks]

I took the head unit apart. It's like a puzzle and has to be taken apart in a sequence, but it's not too hard to figure out once you have the head unit out and all the screws pulled out of the sides and back with the face plate taken off. Just be careful and take apart nice easy paying attention to what plugs in where. I then soldered a left speaker wire, right speaker wire and ground wire straight onto the main board inside the factory head unit. I ran the wires out the back next to the antenna fm antenna plug in. I purchased a female audio jack from radio shack with tabs on the back and soldered the other end of the wires to that. When your phone is plugged in to the audio jack it takes precedence over anything else, but if your phone is not plugged in everything else still works. I didn't take many pictures but here's where I soldered onto the main board.

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Be careful to notice which pins the wires are soldered to.


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Excellent! I'm going to try this on my wife's '00 300m. Keep having to use the tape adapter and it sounds like you're listening through a tunnel... no one makes high-quality tape adapters anymore 'cause everything is bluetooth and digital.

[bluedragon436]

I'll just stick with buying a new headunit, that has USB, Bluetooth and AUX inputs.. Still far better sound.. But I do like how you incorporated it to make it all look stock..

[oderdene]

Worked on little sagged rear leaf spring, replaced main leaf with newer one and added 3rd leaf.

Shackle relocation bracket also modified, now she sits level.


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Shackle angle maybe higher, will test later moving to 2nd hole.

Ride became much softer :-)

[Carves]

So there I was ... wiping off the last of the cobwebs, on the back of the shopping trolley, in preparation for tomorrow mornings road tax inspection ....


... and realised the rear wiper rubber was shot.


Great :rolleyes: ... 18:30hrs and nowhere to try and buy spares.

Soooo ... up to the shed ...

Nuppp ... already robbed all the ones off the parts wreck .. :mad:

Hmmm .... maybe the box of TJ Wrangler leftovers .. :confused:


:bacondance:

Look at that ... the little TJ blades are just the perfect item to wipe an XJs arse .. :rolleye0012:

:D:D

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[bluedragon436]

Continued working on running the wiring for the fuse/relay box and trans bezel switch panel (almost got it all ready to flip switches for the A-pillar pods.)... as well as re-running aux and power cables for a small sub..

[bruggz351]

Got to the gas station this morning, gave it a dollop, as we're taking our daughter to the orthodontist, before school. On the way back from paying, Kerry finds a lovely pool of coolant under the outlet side.😠
Dunno where it's coming from yet. Mums wee Kia is a blast to drive though.😈

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[Carves]

Made things flash, glow, beep, and wipe, for the veh inspector.

Explained the stupidity of the factory immobiliser system, again, so he could start it for a road test.

Watched him waste 6mnths worth of, tyre rubber and brake linings, for the gubberment required brake test.

... had to remind him to check the seatbelt .. :rolleyes: ... I didnt buggerise around with that the other day, for no reason .. :D

Fought with the gubberment stupid online payment system ... the drongo that designed that, needs a slap in the ear and promotion to street sweeper .. :rolleyes:

... and finally ... after being robbed of $1000 ... its all good for another 12mnths .. :rolleyes: .. :mad:

[XJ Wheeler]

Made things flash, glow, beep, and wipe, for the veh inspector.

Explained the stupidity of the factory immobiliser system, again, so he could start it for a road test.

Watched him waste 6mnths worth of, tyre rubber and brake linings, for the gubberment required brake test.

... had to remind him to check the seatbelt .. :rolleyes: ... I didnt buggerise around with that the other day, for no reason .. :D

Fought with the gubberment stupid online payment system ... the drongo that designed that, needs a slap in the ear and promotion to street sweeper .. :rolleyes:

... and finally ... after being robbed of $1000 ... its all good for another 12mnths .. :rolleyes: .. :mad:
$1000!!! What did you do, buy his wife to get it passed?

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

[bruggz351]

$1000!!! What did you do, by his wife to get it passed?

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

Yeah, that's about average.
Lifted this from the Roads and Maritime web page...


Light vehicle registration costs

Registration costs are a combination of administration fees and taxes. Most light vehicle registration includes a motor vehicle tax component. Revenue from this tax helps fund road construction and maintenance.

Thats a joke, the last line. Our state Government, like the Federal Government, are funny bastards. I live in "New South Wales". NSW for short, yeah... Hmm, well when the cheeky bastards say, "It's for NSW", "to fix NSW roads", "for the betterment of NSW residents", etc, they mean, "NSW" NEWCASTLE, SYDNEY, WOLLONGONG!!! "NSW".

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I happen to live near Lismore. So my rego money goes all the way to New South Wales, to make nice roads there. Well more like bleedin tunnels, cause apparently city dwellers are scared of the sun. Or to pay for beautiful fireworks off the Harbour Bridge. Cause that's important too.

Now cost breakdown...


Registration fee

(effective 1 July 2015)

Annual fee: $63


Light vehicles – motor vehicle tax

(effective 1 January 2016)

Light vehicles (up to 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass) attract motor vehicle tax based on the tare (unladen) weight of the vehicle. The more it weighs, the higher the vehicle tax. In addition, vehicles used for business purposes attract a higher vehicle tax than those for private use.

See Heavy vehicle charges for information about vehicles more than 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass.

Important: The following vehicle tax examples are indicative only. Please call 13 22 13 for information specific to your vehicle and registration type.

Cars, station wagons and trucks

Tare Weight (kg) Private Use Business Use
Up to 975 $204 $331
976 to 1154 $236 $376
1155 to 1504 $289 $456
1505 to 2504 $441 $687
2505 to 2794 $640 $1,067
2795 to 3054 $728 $1,213
3055 to 3304 $797 $1,329
3305 to 3564 $867 $1,445
3565 to 3814 $931 $1,552+$256
3815 to 4064 $1,001 $1,669+$256
4065 to 4324 $1,068 $1,780+$256
4325 to 4500 $1,136 $1,894+$256


Safety checks and inspections

(effective 1 July 2015)

This table shows the current maximum fee for the most common inspection types. For full details of all inspection fees, please see AIS Notice 18.

Vehicle Safety Check (formerly pink slip)

Inspection type Total fee (inc GST)
Light vehicle $38

Safety and Identity Check (formerly blue slip)

Inspection type Total fee (inc GST)
Light vehicle $62


Thats for the gummint...

Then there's the compulsory third party insurance. CTP.

This varies, on age, sex, experience, geographical location etc.
and can cost anything from approx. $450 to well over $660.00.

Then if you wish to insure your vehicle, that's extra again.... me, I generally insure for me ****ing up other peoples shit, ie, Third Party Property Insurance. :bacondance:

[Basslicks]

So there I was ... wiping off the last of the cobwebs, on the back of the shopping trolley, in preparation for tomorrow mornings road tax inspection ....


... and realised the rear wiper rubber was shot.


Great :rolleyes: ... 18:30hrs and nowhere to try and buy spares.

Soooo ... up to the shed ...

Nuppp ... already robbed all the ones off the parts wreck .. :mad:

Hmmm .... maybe the box of TJ Wrangler leftovers .. :confused:


:bacondance:

Look at that ... the little TJ blades are just the perfect item to wipe an XJs arse .. :rolleye0012:

:D:D

.

HA!!!! That's good to know! Funny way of puttin' it, but good to know just the same.


Made things flash, glow, beep, and wipe, for the veh inspector.

Explained the stupidity of the factory immobiliser system, again, so he could start it for a road test.

Watched him waste 6mnths worth of, tyre rubber and brake linings, for the gubberment required brake test.

... had to remind him to check the seatbelt .. :rolleyes: ... I didnt buggerise around with that the other day, for no reason .. :D

Fought with the gubberment stupid online payment system ... the drongo that designed that, needs a slap in the ear and promotion to street sweeper .. :rolleyes:

... and finally ... after being robbed of $1000 ... its all good for another 12mnths .. :rolleyes: .. :mad:


Yeah, that's about average.
Lifted this from the Roads and Maritime web page...



Thats a joke, the last line. Our state Government, like the Federal Government, are funny bastards. I live in "New South Wales". NSW for short, yeah... Hmm, well when the cheeky bastards say, "It's for NSW", "to fix NSW roads", "for the betterment of NSW residents", etc, they mean, "NSW" NEWCASTLE, SYDNEY, WOLLONGONG!!! "NSW".

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m596/bruggz351/misculanious/new-south-wales_zpsaxklschz.jpg

I happen to live near Lismore. So my rego money goes all the way to New South Wales, to make nice roads there. Well more like bleedin tunnels, cause apparently city dwellers are scared of the sun. Or to pay for beautiful fireworks off the Harbour Bridge. Cause that's important too.

Now cost breakdown...







Thats for the gummint...

Then there's the compulsory third party insurance. CTP.

This varies, on age, sex, experience, geographical location etc.
and can cost anything from approx. $450 to well over $660.00.

Then if you wish to insure your vehicle, that's extra again.... me, I generally insure for me ****ing up other peoples shit, ie, Third Party Property Insurance. :bacondance:

lol... just so you guys know, when you guys post something, I'm reading it in an Australian accent ;)

[NW99XJ]

Bought an oil pressure sending unit for mine.
4th one in 7 years. Ugh.
Of course part of me is sort of hoping its the oil pump though, so I can just replace THAT and be done with this whole low pressure thing.

[OrangeXJ]

Holly $hit $1000.00 for inspection and registration!
At the end of the month the reg and insp on the jeep and vette expire going to cost me $206.00 for both of them. And I'm bitching about that.

I've always wanted to go to Ausie land (still on the bucket list) several years back was offered a job there but turned it down (only because the wife changed her mind and did not want to move there) Glad we did not move there now.

[denverd1]

Bought an oil pressure sending unit for mine.
4th one in 7 years. Ugh.
Of course part of me is sort of hoping its the oil pump though, so I can just replace THAT and be done with this whole low pressure thing.

4th sending unit??? yea, time to drop the pan

[4.3LXJ]

Didn't he just put that pan back on not long ago? :smiley-taunt002:

[Carves]

$1000!!! What did you do, buy his wife to get it passed?


Holly $hit $1000.00 for inspection and registration!


The motor vehicle and anything related to it ... is quite the cash cow, for our various gubberments and insurance companies,

... and they give themselves blisters milking it .. ;);)



lol... just so you guys know, when you guys post something, I'm reading it in an Australian accent ;)


:D:D

... Hope I dont sound like steve irwin or mel gibson .. ;);)


As for the XJ ... Its raining ... so its getting a bath .. :D

... and while thats happening, I'm pottering around up in the shed, cleaning up the spare gearbox and transfercase - for an overdue change.

[abebehrmann]

:D:D

... Hope I dont sound like steve irwin or mel gibson .. ;);)
.


No, not either of them.

At least for me, I imagine you sounding like Crocodile Dundee. :D

I imagine Cantab sounds like Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords.


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[MattybPDX]

No, not either of them.

At least for me, I imagine you sounding like Crocodile Dundee. :D

I imagine Cantab sounds like Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords.


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I'm thinking Jim Jeffries "Ayy, them inspectis ahh ****as they ahh."

Isn't FotC a bunch of kiwi's?

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[Basslicks]

The motor vehicle and anything related to it ... is quite the cash cow, for our various gubberments and insurance companies,

... and they give themselves blisters milking it .. ;);)





:D:D

... Hope I dont sound like steve irwin or mel gibson .. ;);)


As for the XJ ... Its raining ... so its getting a bath .. :D

... and while thats happening, I'm pottering around up in the shed, cleaning up the spare gearbox and transfercase - for an overdue change.

lol... no those two never crossed my mind.


No, not either of them.

At least for me, I imagine you sounding like Crocodile Dundee. :D

I imagine Cantab sounds like Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords.


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I was thinking a cross between Dundee and Hugh Jackman.

[bluedragon436]

Well not today, but 2 days back, when I said I was going to try and work on it... Didn't get too much more of the wiring run for the lights & switch panels... But did get the aux and power wires run for my small powered sub.. which will be all I'll do for the low end sound.. for now anyways... I might if I have enough room put my Alpine Type R 12" sub back in there that I had in my 98.. but for now the powered sub gives me enough low end that it makes the listening of music bearable again... at least until I can replace the Kicker speakers I installed to replaced the more than worn out stockers...

Was planning on working on hopefully finishing up most of the wiring for the switch panel and the lights today and this weekend.. But since I got the good news Wednesday night that I have to come into work tonight (my night off) to do a night of training... why the f**k they couldn't have given us a heads up a few days earlier I don't know... but now I'm going to be going in on my night off pissed because I'm out $300 for a reservation for a hotel for the weekend to go see an air show... but since I didn't find out about this BS training day until it was too late to cancel the reservation, I've lost that money... As if I wasn't already aggravated about having to lose a night off... I'm even more pissed about losing the money due to this BS!!

[4.3LXJ]

Hey James, I think you could get that back. There are some laws about servicemen and financial transactions

[denverd1]

Hey James, I think you could get that back. There are some laws about servicemen and financial transactions

I would at least call and tell them whats going on. if they have half a brain they'll refund you 100%.

[Basslicks]

I would at least call and tell them whats going on. if they have half a brain they'll refund you 100%.

... or half an ounce of decency. Guy serves our country for cryin' out loud, cut him a break! Ethics in big businesses nowadays is right in the crapper. It's pathetic. It's almost like you have to hop on the news with the "Shame on you report" people and make yourself out to be a victim for some of these places to act the way they should. Embarrassing.

[Basslicks]

OH! In other news... I've been pulling parts from a Jeep that one of my friends is parting out a couple hours every morning this week. Finally pulled all the parts I had the money for this morning. Header panel, grille, lights and light housings, headlight harness, fenders, front doors, and center console - from a 1998 Cherokee :woot:

After I got done, he came out and started the process of swapping rear axles... he bought 2 Jeeps. One is a black '01 CARB XJ 2wd w/ 3" lift and 33" tires, and the other is a white '98 4wd XJ stock w/ bad motor. His daughter liked the black one better, and since the Jeep is for her, he's taking the parts he needs from the '98 and parting out the rest. The '01 has the turd in it and the '98 has a 8.25 so that's where the swapping of the rear is coming into play. The PO of the 2wd Jeep had already put in a d30 front axle, but it's a LP d30 and he completely gutted it (just wanted it there for looks, I guess).

So naturally... I couldn't resist diving in and helping out with the swap. He's hoping to have the Jeep 4wd by the 2nd weekend in July... told him I'd help with whatever he needs - especially since me and him JUST did that to mine lol. Love workin' on Jeeps and he's pretty cool to hang out with, so it's not a burden at all.

Definitely a Jeep thing.

[4.3LXJ]

Very cool Justin. Those kinds of deals breed good friendships

[toledojeeper]

Finished winch install and license plate bracket .

[Basslicks]

Very cool Justin. Those kinds of deals breed good friendships

Absolutely. I've known this guy for a few years actually. His wife worked with me and we used to talk Jeeps and stuff... actually went to a bon fire at their house one night while she was still working there. Then she left and we kinda lost touch. He ended up adding me on facebook about the time I bought my parts jeep for the 4wd swap. He reached out to me about helping me with the swap and we've been hangin' out and wheelin' more frequently ever since. They're good people for sure. Really glad I had the opportunity to meet his wife and then of course, the rest of their family afterwards (The kids are at about driving range too and they're also pretty cool).

[Pinkyman]

I picked up some 33x12.5s on (I think) American Racing Baja wheels tonight, complete with matching MTRs and a matching spare wheel and tire. All for the dirty cheap price of trading him an adjustable track bar (I won't mention that I got the track bar for free....).

I can't wait to get these cleaned up and put on next weekend!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160617_213355_zpsm7yzircr.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160617_213355_zpsm7yzircr.jpg.html)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160617_213803_zpshlumwzre.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160617_213803_zpshlumwzre.jpg.html)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160617_213410_zpsmcwwea8o.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160617_213410_zpsmcwwea8o.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

You cannot complain about that deal

[Basslicks]

I picked up some 33x12.5s on (I think) American Racing Baja wheels tonight, complete with matching MTRs and a matching spare wheel and tire. All for the dirty cheap price of trading him an adjustable track bar (I won't mention that I got the track bar for free....).

I can't wait to get these cleaned up and put on next weekend!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160617_213355_zpsm7yzircr.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160617_213355_zpsm7yzircr.jpg.html)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160617_213803_zpshlumwzre.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160617_213803_zpshlumwzre.jpg.html)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160617_213410_zpsmcwwea8o.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160617_213410_zpsmcwwea8o.jpg.html)

Nice! Not sure if those are the American Racing Bajas or not though.... little different looking than the AR Bajas. Notice how the rim goes into the "dish" a little more abruptly and those that you have kinda curve in a little more gradual?

Should be stamped somewhere on the inside of the wheel

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hLbTsICJPXk/UjV5vKC3QxI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/YzStTOu762oKo-yFeqwnR71bsFPhHwR2ACCo/s800/DSC_0049.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NoeLLTA7_q4/UUWOIr52R-I/AAAAAAAAQ5k/vUrXBtdL0Qw2PicL7JMqz3hTIHHrYWFYACCo/s800/IMAG0605.jpg

[MattybPDX]

Out of commission for a bit. She's finally up on stands!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/8ab4bd0d0c05f5e036939da380d95eba.jpg

So far so good. Got the entire front done and one of the leafs out with no broken bolts. Don't want to jinx myself, hopefully i can finish up tomorrow with the same luck. Doing it myself with only hand tools, oh so much fun.

Well I did have a little help.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/b0866cb007450fdd701334ca862c0183.jpg

I had to get creative to get the front shock nuts off without spinning the shocks.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/d3f04dab10569e041eb6763e17b2fa9b.jpg

Got exactly 3 1/2" out of the front. We went a little smaller than planned due to clearance in our garage.

Seems the front axle is an inch to the drivers side. Any way to fix that without a adjustable trac bar?


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[Carves]

Well I did have a little help.

A "little" help is right .. :D

Handy to have for those awkward, hard to get at jobs tho .. ;);)



Seems the front axle is an inch to the drivers side. Any way to fix that without a adjustable trac bar?


Adj panhard rod is the better choice imho ... googling ought to bring up the, drill and welding bodge up - to relocate the mounting point on the axle.

[Basslicks]

Got exactly 3 1/2" out of the front. We went a little smaller than planned due to clearance in our garage.

Seems the front axle is an inch to the drivers side. Any way to fix that without a adjustable trac bar?


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Here ya go. As said, the best method is the adj trac bar, but if you're like me and DON'T have 200 bucks for a quality adj trac bar....

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/how-relocate-your-track-bar-4919/

[MattybPDX]

Finally done!
Before:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/42dc43a50e801a26981090eaa89d7623.jpg

After:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/5bc856ba79501fdcaa8083d0e5d53090.jpg
Doesn't look too bad. Everything came out fine, no broken or seized bolts. For the rear leafs I had to spray it with pb then use my foot to push the breaker bar. Went good and slow and everything came undone without a problem. I still need to put in the t case drops but we had a family thing and I wanted to show off. Still debating on 30x10.5 and 31x10.5 bfg all terrains. I'll figure that out when it's time to buy em.

Grand total is 3 1/2" in the front and 3 3/4" on the back.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/4e284bc5b4f9ee3be8f39b14dc1a615e.jpg
Next to grandma's '14.

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[oderdene]

added 4mm angle irons to bottom of winch plate and another piece of metal to outer side of mounting plates to increase lateral strength


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wurqKUpKqKM/V2Vbl-Lnp6I/AAAAAAAAE1I/LyzNFjt-MG03yqVWeiBypSR6F8_PBFAPgCLcB/s400/20160618_170601.jpg (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wurqKUpKqKM/V2Vbl-Lnp6I/AAAAAAAAE1I/LyzNFjt-MG03yqVWeiBypSR6F8_PBFAPgCLcB/s1600/20160618_170601.jpg)


https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tuf6w7M3f4E/V2Vbljea2YI/AAAAAAAAE1E/ezkoQM0v0DcG0vf2bIWIMK_oBt8wa5SQQCLcB/s400/20160618_170608.jpg (https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tuf6w7M3f4E/V2Vbljea2YI/AAAAAAAAE1E/ezkoQM0v0DcG0vf2bIWIMK_oBt8wa5SQQCLcB/s1600/20160618_170608.jpg)


https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gko3ITHegqo/V2VblaVL4dI/AAAAAAAAE1A/gcrww6DN_dMoSPyr9QANLuefoNozNY_OACLcB/s400/20160618_170620.jpg (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gko3ITHegqo/V2VblaVL4dI/AAAAAAAAE1A/gcrww6DN_dMoSPyr9QANLuefoNozNY_OACLcB/s1600/20160618_170620.jpg)


and added a plastic bumper (protector?), to avoid hit things by D-ring tab. They are borrowed from my stock bumper

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnHsgjoSpn0/V2aktx_5hRI/AAAAAAAAE10/I-WaQUaibcQw8MICMKyvkcGlxWrMm0nFwCLcB/s1600/20160619_100909.jpg

[Basslicks]

Coming attraction...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L2yMc0xRMrE/V2jP7Xus0wI/AAAAAAAAUkc/e30pL2_lCswSzkbQ8V-dcKJaEJnqQueBgCCo/s800/20160618_205849.jpg

Not the tan stuff, the grey stuff... which will be painted black. Of course, the white will be staying white with the exception of the lower portions to match what I've already got going on, and the passenger side fender will need a little massaging but it's still in better condition than the one that I've already got regardless.

Just waiting on a couple of small things at this point.

[Mudderoy]

Carves, maybe you could fix it with some thermite or something that makes it dead for good :D

Steve you misspelled Vegemite

[Carves]

Steve you misspelled Vegemite


:morningcoffee:


:mad:










cheeky sod ... :p

:smiley-laughing021:

[4.3LXJ]

So tell me Carves, will an engine run on Vegemite?

[Carves]

So tell me Carves, will an engine run on Vegemite?


hmmm .. :confused::confused:

... maybe in the past .. :confused:,



... but now that you lot own it ... its probably had its fuel value ruined by adding ethanol .. :p .. :D

[oderdene]

Ordered spare parts arrived today, :D

AT mount


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fds1wDE7fAc/V2qfoGiUYzI/AAAAAAAAE2I/OtNcstOLvc0Ex1Xe9PVtapDshizGi8zzwCLcB/s400/20160622_200413.jpg (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fds1wDE7fAc/V2qfoGiUYzI/AAAAAAAAE2I/OtNcstOLvc0Ex1Xe9PVtapDshizGi8zzwCLcB/s1600/20160622_200413.jpg)

AT filter & gasket - taiwan made

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HbUuv-670g/V2qfphBB8uI/AAAAAAAAE2o/zHRU4nyrlWsPzcPKDv-qF_5b-Vaer1W9wCLcB/s400/20160622_200959.jpg (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8HbUuv-670g/V2qfphBB8uI/AAAAAAAAE2o/zHRU4nyrlWsPzcPKDv-qF_5b-Vaer1W9wCLcB/s1600/20160622_200959.jpg)


Crankshaft Position Sensor, it is Crown, but made in China


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mD3jEe06a_s/V2qfo3ekq0I/AAAAAAAAE2Y/qeHHfwcozxsJTjhbGm3uh4haWs8sVfRdQCLcB/s400/20160622_200727.jpg (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mD3jEe06a_s/V2qfo3ekq0I/AAAAAAAAE2Y/qeHHfwcozxsJTjhbGm3uh4haWs8sVfRdQCLcB/s1600/20160622_200727.jpg)

Oxygen sensor - it is Crown, but made in China


https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RyraKFravw0/V2qfpYwQuvI/AAAAAAAAE2c/IgzNcGEFE7kMwqLJzdyvgyNBePXAFgLkgCLcB/s400/20160622_200759.jpg (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RyraKFravw0/V2qfpYwQuvI/AAAAAAAAE2c/IgzNcGEFE7kMwqLJzdyvgyNBePXAFgLkgCLcB/s1600/20160622_200759.jpg)

Champion Copper Plus spark plugs - they made in USA


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XiAfX0H_O8I/V2qfprkDuDI/AAAAAAAAE2k/PNQ3WQu4C64x9sFd5lntAhM-xdJXh-utwCLcB/s400/20160622_200849.jpg (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XiAfX0H_O8I/V2qfprkDuDI/AAAAAAAAE2k/PNQ3WQu4C64x9sFd5lntAhM-xdJXh-utwCLcB/s1600/20160622_200849.jpg)

[bluedragon436]

Coming attraction...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L2yMc0xRMrE/V2jP7Xus0wI/AAAAAAAAUkc/e30pL2_lCswSzkbQ8V-dcKJaEJnqQueBgCCo/s800/20160618_205849.jpg

Not the tan stuff, the grey stuff... which will be painted black. Of course, the white will be staying white with the exception of the lower portions to match what I've already got going on, and the passenger side fender will need a little massaging but it's still in better condition than the one that I've already got regardless.

Just waiting on a couple of small things at this point.

That's going to look great... Can't wait to get rid of my nasty tan interior... I'm not a huge fan of tan interior in the first place, even more so when it has been thrashed by PO's...

[NW99XJ]

I finally got around to refurbishing the wind screen of my roof rack.
Sanded it down, gave it some fresh paint, and put it back up.
....sometimes it;s the little things in life. :)

[Basslicks]

That's going to look great... Can't wait to get rid of my nasty tan interior... I'm not a huge fan of tan interior in the first place, even more so when it has been thrashed by PO's...

lol... dern POs! Yeah, I think I'm going to go back and get the rear door panels as well. Occurred to me after the fact that it would PROBABLY look better with matching doors on the inside.

Mine is all getting painted black though.

[Basslicks]

OH! I almost forgot... I did a thing.

Replaced my old coil with an Accel unit

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0K9ZE5YF4jM/V23Yp_gmkwI/AAAAAAAAUo0/X2Z9pXhhv8w0yVLk-PuYA5qpVdnkc9LDwCCo/s800/20160623_122648_Richtone%2528HDR%2529.jpg

..and relocated it for ease of access and keeping it out of the water

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vrwm4XxdeWs/V23Yp2MJMdI/AAAAAAAAUo8/NFuT8au4TKEgsrnDHL14EPJke43dxaQ7gCCo/s800/20160623_202028_Richtone%2528HDR%2529.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P00LGBeDeLA/V23Yp-bSH3I/AAAAAAAAUo0/FazIqGO8we0VkcXZetMGhFuO_CrvMqHZACCo/s800/20160623_202018_Richtone%2528HDR%2529.jpg

Only drawback is, you can hear the coil doing its thing from inside the cab... but only if you have the radio and the AC turned off. It's not really loud, but it is noticeable.

[bruggz351]

I was mucking around with a dash cam today. It's not mine, just on loan sorta thing. But it kept glitching out????

A few weeks ago, I installed a second battery. This is where the power is coming from.
My fridge was throwing a error code also, after installation, so removed it until I could sort it.

Well I sorted it.... checked the power coming from the cig outlet, only getting 8.4V.
Checked the battery. 8.45V. ???
Hmm... Something amiss here.. Went over the wiring to the piranha dual battery controller. All good... or so I thought. On second inspection, the P.O. had removed the second battery, then butchered the ground wire to the controller, and stuffed into some adjacent conduit. I repaired the ground and BAM!! the grime is gone..... all working good now. 13.58V at both batteries when running at idle.

Guess I put me fridge back now... although, I reckon that battery might be cactus.. don't think it'll come back from 8.5V....:love0055:

[Outlaw star]

Replaced the 3.0's valve cover...finally. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/ea7bb252dff5423ebc79d79b400b8daa.jpg

[Basslicks]

Well, this morning after mowing the lawn (after working all night) I decided to get rid of all the wind-catchers up top that really aren't doing me any good driving around every day. I rarely haul stuff on the roof anymore and the lights, aside from not being bright enough to begin with, aren't used at all because I never go wheeling at night (yet). So not that I'm trying to double my MPGs, but there's no point having the drag up there if they're not serving a purpose.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X5Jjo5cDYrk/V28Vg-nKAzI/AAAAAAAAUrs/mHwUasr9xAUcAZlNsVqK6yfpq2ubfXsEACCo/s800/20160625_091600.jpg

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I think I like it better. I still have the Yakima rails with me in case I need to haul anything up there, I can just bolt them back on.

Also, received my ZJ door plugs today, couresty of 94XjSport94. THANKS WILL!!!!

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[oderdene]

Replaced AT mount.

While removing, transmission cross member driver side rear bolt was broken. Tried to remove, but not successful. Decided to bolt it another place, made a little extension plate from 4mm scrap and welded.


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painted

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drilled a hole on frame and fished a bolt


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crossmember and AT mount bolted :D


Borrowed a transfer case skid from ZJ and fitted


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other angle:

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seems good, aligned with frame angle


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[4.3LXJ]

Not bad Od :thumbsup:

[MattybPDX]

Made sure everything was torqued to spec. Continued the battle on the stupid tcase stupid that just won't budge. The very last bolt of the lift and it's the only one to give be trouble. I striped the Hell out of it with vice grips. My next move is to torch it and if that doesn't work well then shit.

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[Pinkyman]

33s!!! And did the cut and fold on the front. My wife wanted we to keep the bumper caps, so I just cut them. I'll have to get to the rear maybe later this week. I'm hoping to have the hack n tap don't this week too, it vibrates like a mofo lol.

I also need to get some rubber trim to cover my cuts so it doesn't look so shitty.

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[Dredwolf]

Actually GOT to WORK on a JEEP today!!!!!:beer:

Since the WJ is going to be a daily driver....started with the simple stuff, and not even a wash yet.

Bought front and rear pads, and parking brake shoes, and put it up on a jack and jack stands. Somebody over-did it with a pneumatic impact gun, my electric HF impact gun would not budge the lug nuts, and I did not have enough air line to break out the Earthquake pneumatic. So I grabbed my HF breaker bar, and let the WJ down to get the lugnuts loose.:bang:

Once I got them loose, somebody apparently does not know what antiseize is for.:bang:

Front pads had maybe a 1/16" of pad material left, rear had maybe 1/8".:rolleyes:

A liberal application of Kroil, and some help from a deadblow that turned into a 2lb brass hammer, and the rear rotors were off. Parking shoes were barely worn, so I adjusted them up, and installed new pads. Did a test loop around farm, much better. Changed the oil with some cheap Supertech from Walmart, but used a decent Fram Tough Guard filter...lets see how it is in a week.:rolleye0012:

But I worked on a Jeep, and had a :beer: afterwards...one of my better days.

[TeXJ]

And did the cut and fold on the front.
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Just wondering if you know that you cut and fold the rear. Nothing wrong with doing it like that on the front, just not needed and more work. The fronts you can just cut. The rears you cut and fold due to the gap that is created if you just cut.

How did you find those tires? Those must be at least 9-10 years old.

[Pinkyman]

Just wondering if you know that you cut and fold the rear. Nothing wrong with doing it like that on the front, just not needed and more work. The fronts you can just cut. The rears you cut and fold due to the gap that is created if you just cut.

How did you find those tires? Those must be at least 9-10 years old.

Ive heard you can do it either way. I may go a little bigger and just cut it. I honestly dont know why i did it this way lol.

Ill be doing the same on the rears later this week.

The set of 5 tires and wheels were free to me. I traded the guy for an adjustable track bar that was given to me by a friend. Im sure they are old, but they hold air, and i only drive this thing once a month maybe. They should be good to get me around for a little while.

[TeXJ]

Ive heard you can do it either way. I may go a little bigger and just cut it. I honestly dont know why i did it this way lol.

Ill be doing the same on the rears later this week.

The set of 5 tires and wheels were free to me. I traded the guy for an adjustable track bar that was given to me by a friend. Im sure they are old, but they hold air, and i only drive this thing once a month maybe. They should be good to get me around for a little while.

Lots of people love those tires. They look like the first gen MTRs.

[Pinkyman]

Im debating if i should decorate my Xj or not...................

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[Pookapotamus]

Im debating if i should decorate my Xj or not...................

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Nooooo!!! Personally I think displaying all the stokers is tacky! I put them on my skid plates underneath, only see them when I'm flexing, keeps the xj looking clean and meet!
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Having 4WD means getting stuck in more inaccessible places!

[TeXJ]

I have stickers on mine, not a lot, just businesses that I have their products and I like them. I also have a buckeyes sticker too :D

[MattybPDX]

Nooooo!!! Personally I think displaying all the stokers is tacky! I put them on my skid plates underneath, only see them when I'm flexing, keeps the xj looking clean and meet!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160628/3c67e6998e71d0efc5dcf8d1194c9f9e.jpg
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Having 4WD means getting stuck in more inaccessible places!
The only 2 I have:
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This one my wife put on years ago before I met her.
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My favorite brewery.

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[bluedragon436]

Drove it to the gym... Need to figure out the random drivers window not wanting to roll back up issue... worried the next time it decides it doesn't want to roll up, it'll start raining.. Picked up some more splices so that I can hopefully get the A-pillar pod wiring completed to the fuse block/switch... and run the wiring to the front for the bumper mounted bar.. (although still debating if I'm going to run the one I have, or order the next larger size.. Might just order up the next larger size, and see how it looks on the bumper... if it looks too out of place, then I'll go back to the current one, and make use of the larger one elsewhere!!)

[bruggz351]

After installing the shackle relocators, I left the tow bar off until I got longer bolts.
Well, I was putting the tow bar on the other night, after purchasing half a dozen, longer bolts. I no sooner had removed the last of the old bolts, when, TWANG!! the friggin relocators moved...:bang: They were hard enough to get in, in the first place.
Ah well. I offer up the tow bar, nup, nothin lines up!!
Anyway, after a LOT of swear words, trying to knock myself out with a crowbar:stars:, damn the hurt, and judicious use of G cramps, I successfully got the tow bar, gas tank skid AND shackle relocators bolted in. Oh, along with the exhaust mount for the tail pipe, too.:bacondance: Last damned bolt, "One more wrench'll do it, I reckon" I think to myself.
You know, too tight is loose, eh...

:hitsfan::smiley-angry021::sniper::smiley-stargate014:

Righto, pull the bumper off, remove the bolts down the LHS, remove the nut strip and hoik the mongrel!!! Lucky I had a spare, from the blue XJ we pranged. Then go through the rigmarole again of lining those bleedin holes up!!!

And I never touched the Rum! Not once!!:innocent0002:

[Pinkyman]

I finally got to drive it to work today, and my freaking blower motor stopped working :(

[Pinkyman]

I miss my fender flares.......... And my cut job looks like shit lol. I need to get some sort of edging on there asap, or i need to re-cut it an inch or so up and make it look better.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160629_075920_zpstjzpfx3x.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160629_075920_zpstjzpfx3x.jpg.html)

[Pinkyman]

I cut my front fenders today, and put some of the u shaped door trim on. I must say, it looks more complete now.

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[Pinkyman]

Washed it, waxed it, installed my rugged Ridge tow points, cut my rear fenders, and put edging over the cuts on all 4 corners.

It's amazing what a difference a couple coats of wax makes on almost 20 year old paint!

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[Mudderoy]

Pulled someone over...

https://youtu.be/XgmGx5vvj7g

[Basslicks]

Pulled someone over...

https://youtu.be/XgmGx5vvj7g

LOL!!! I'm sure that's not at all what you had expected. What are people thinking? "Hey this looks like a good place to stop." :smiley-whacky119:

[Basslicks]

So yesterday morning, I ordered a MOPAR CPS (p/n 4638128) from an online retailer and by the afternoon, they emailed me back saying they didn't have one in stock and it's been discontinued. Perfect. Thanks for advertising something you don't have. Oh well, I'll try somewhere else.

Ebay, let's try ebay. Ended up finding a dealership from the town I grew up in, that's been around since I was a little guy, selling one on ebay. GREAT! I'll order from them. They're reputable and they're only 4 hours away so it shouldn't take too awfully long to get it. THEY sent me a message through ebay this afternoon saying, "Sorry, the part we had in stock that you ordered was actually for a repair job. We're locating another part for you but it's going to take longer than the 2 days we originally estimated."

Seriously? So, you had a part in inventory... JUST ONE. And just out of coincidence, you have to use it for a repair? No. If you listed it on ebay, you should have pulled it from your parts inventory -or- if you needed to use it for repair, you should have canceled the sale on ebay until you had another one on hand.

I sent them a message back expressing how annoyed I was and that what they did was unacceptable. I also said that they should take the part that I paid for from their repair and send it to me and make the repair customer wait. It's not my fault they didn't plan accordingly. Hopefully this will light a fire under them to "search faster"

[TeXJ]

I may be needing to get a CPS as well.

Why not go with RockAuto, or Oreilys?

[AJ99]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/AJ99/3_zps5sbmzipr.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/AJ99/media/3_zps5sbmzipr.jpg.html)
I finally bit the bullet and linked the rear after having the parts for 5 years.

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Figured i just linked it why not chop it since it has been on my to do list as well. :crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy:

[4.3LXJ]

Looks nice AJ. Did you have any trouble getting the roof panels to meet up. Seems like it is a little taller in the middle than on the ends

[AJ99]

ya there was a little issue on the rain gutter area. but not too bad.

[4.3LXJ]

Just wondering. Might make a cut to the roof someday. Get it all fitted in?

[bluedragon436]

Enjoying driving it more and more each time I get too... Researching some more for new gears, try and get a bit of power/ gas economy back... Noticed tonight that the passenger side spring, lower leaf is starting to do this random turning thing... No where near hitting my tire, so that is certainly good... but need to figure out what all I need to do to get it lined back up.. Not sure if I can just flex the rear axle to remove pressure on that side, or if I'm going to have to remove the U-bolts and the axle shim pin to get it straight... Really hoping I don't have to pull it all apart to remedy the misalignment... but guess I pretty much have to do whatever I have to do, especially before my tire and anything else gets damaged..

[MattybPDX]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160702/2d7aabc84bdf9ffc029c644746e876c8.jpg
Transfer case drop put in and that's a wrap. It took 3 weeks working on it off and on between traking care of the baby and work, alot of swearing and a good amount of throwing things. But it's done. The only thing left is to test drive it and a driveway alignment. Then it's on to the next project.

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[oderdene]

Replaced spark plugs, champion 12 copper plus

Old 34 tooth speedo gear replaced with 40 tooth gear.

[bruggz351]

Gave it a good degrease, chasing after a leak. Found it. [emoji106]
Oil filter adapter. I was pleasantly surprised, to find it an easy job. [emoji12] [emoji41] [emoji41]
The main O ring was hard as stone. Hopefully now, I'll not have any more territory marking. [emoji15]



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[Basslicks]

ya there was a little issue on the rain gutter area. but not too bad.

Looks pretty good man! I don't think it lined up too bad at all from this angle.

[Cheepjeep]

I bought mine!

[MattybPDX]

I bought mine!
Pics or it didn't happen!

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[WillCherokee]

Washed it, waxed it, installed my rugged Ridge tow points, cut my rear fenders, and put edging over the cuts on all 4 corners.

It's amazing what a difference a couple coats of wax makes on almost 20 year old paint!

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Your jeep looks awesome man! Want like to look just like yours. What all did you do to it?

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[Pinkyman]

Your jeep looks awesome man! Want like to look just like yours. What all did you do to it?

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Thanks! Its been a long road to get it to where it sits currently.

Here is the link to my build thread :D

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=20692

[WillCherokee]

Awesome....thanks man...here is mine...don't judge me yet, it's in the process of engine rebuild/reinstallation. #projectAJ
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[XJ Wheeler]

Awesome....thanks man...here is mine...don't judge me yet, it's in the process of engine rebuild/reinstallation. #projectAJ
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Reminds me of mine when I started. Good platform.

9502

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

[WillCherokee]

What does yours look like now?

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[Basslicks]

Reminds me of mine when I started. Good platform.

9502

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

AHEM! I think he meant to say GREAT platform.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jMQtsdr7Wl4/UjV75btzdTI/AAAAAAAAQ5k/gaPTVECbN0ovPptGK1eTtlnsCIuNcdxFACCo/s800/IMAG0241.jpg

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[XJ Wheeler]

What does yours look like now?

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It's current form. I've had it a bit over 12 years now.

9503

You know it Justin! Brain fart. :D

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[MattybPDX]

Well of this is the game we're playing then I'm jumping in.
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[Basslicks]

It's current form. I've had it a bit over 12 years now.

9503

You know it Justin! Brain fart. :D

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

lol... I'll let it slide this time! :D


Well of this is the game we're playing then I'm jumping in.
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Lookin' good man!

[MattybPDX]

lol... I'll let it slide this time! :D



Lookin' good man!
Thanks! My next step is a new track bar since my axle is off center, then new tie rod ends then hopefully some ko2 31x10.5x15's. I have some other hand schemes but those are far off.

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[Basslicks]

Thanks! My next step is a new track bar since my axle is off center, then new tie rod ends then hopefully some ko2 31x10.5x15's. I have some other hand schemes but those are far off.

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I just re-drilled the hole on mine. About 3/4" to the right of the current hole and everything's gravy. It actually ended up tightening up the front end quite a bit too because the original hole was wallered out.

[mikjon1]

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Got my Sahara stickers put on. She's a bit dirty but there they are.


It's not about the method, it's about the MADNESS.

[MattybPDX]

I just re-drilled the hole on mine. About 3/4" to the right of the current hole and everything's gravy. It actually ended up tightening up the front end quite a bit too because the original hole was wallered out.
I was thinking about that. Did you weld a washer on like people suggest?

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[Infidel Edition]

pulled the front skid plate / and gas tank plate from my '89
had some extra sand color bed liner....

gonna do the gas tank plate tomorrow....
will do the front skid when I get back from playing Army = and finish the upgraded steering linkage.

9504

[bluedragon436]

Ordered up my 4:56 gears and master install kits..., finally!! Now just got to get an appointment lined up to get them installed.... and since I was able to get my gears on sale, might pickup a set of lunchbox lockers, and give them a whirl...

[Basslicks]

I was thinking about that. Did you weld a washer on like people suggest?

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I didn't, but it's a good idea. It if wallers out again I will though.

[bruggz351]

I downloaded an app for the phone, to help with the caster on the XJ.
I've now put it back to standard. No adjustment in the lower arms at all.

I'm running aftermarket lower arms, but they measure, centre to centre, the same as standard arms, 405mm I think it was.

Funny thing is, it's sitting very close to where it's needed, for the 4/4.5" lift. The caster angle now is 5.7°. 6.5° is standard, to my knowledge. 5.5° is ideal for 4.5" lift. From what I've read.

I'll leave it at that for a bit, and see how things go... Drive shaft angle looks good. Sounds good.

[Pinkyman]

I downloaded an app for the phone, to help with the caster on the XJ.
I've now put it back to standard. No adjustment in the lower arms at all.

I'm running aftermarket lower arms, but they measure, centre to centre, the same as standard arms, 450mm I think it was.

Funny thing is, it's sitting very close to where it's needed, for the 4/4.5" lift. The caster angle now is 5.7°. 6.5° is standard, to my knowledge. 5.5° is ideal for 4.5" lift. From what I've read.

I'll leave it at that for a bit, and see how things go... Drive shaft angle looks good. Sounds good.


Im in the process of installing my adjustable short arms, and i thought for a 4.5" lift, the center to center on the control arms should be around 16.3" according to the chart? I suppose thats supposed to be a starting point, but 450mm is just under 18", that seems like a big difference.

My stock ones were about 15.75".

[NW99XJ]

So a little while back, Jeep Momma received these GRD Products Removable Mud Flaps.
After her review of them, she decided they weren’t a good fit for her Jeep, and sent them to me.
During shipping, the package was damaged, and one of the mounting brackets went missing.
There was no hope of installing the pair of them without the missing bracket, so I had two options….
Try and track down a replacement from the manufacturer, or fab my own. I decided to go with the latter.
I started with reverse engineering the remaining bracket. I took measurements and made a dimensional print to work off of.
After that I sourced some materials, some ½” rod and 1/8” plate.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-1.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-1.jpg.html)
The rod I had turned on a lathe here at work to give me the proper inside diameter clearance.
I transferred measurements to the plate and marked the hole locations.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-2.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-2.jpg.html)
Once I had the new bracket cut and drilled, I was ready to weld.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-3.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-3.jpg.html)
After welding and a little clean up, and a fresh coat of paint and I had a pretty darn good copy of the original:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-4.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-4.jpg.html)
Now with the whole set and all parts accounted for, I was ready for the install.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-5.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-5.jpg.html)
These particular brackets are (I believe) were originally made for a Wrangler platform,
…but after a few minutes of positional mock-up, I had a pretty good spot picked out.
And I think it turned out pretty good.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-6.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-6.jpg.html)

[XJ Ezra]

Murdered the tail lights and blinker lights. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/729f0e730d8e7213719f3972a25ddbe1.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/c9cc999f93b037940184bd4e52a42ec5.jpg


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[Pinkyman]

Murdered the tail lights and blinker lights. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/729f0e730d8e7213719f3972a25ddbe1.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/c9cc999f93b037940184bd4e52a42ec5.jpg


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Nice wheels and tires!! :D

Whens the lift kit going in???

[XJ Ezra]

Nice wheels and tires!! :D

Whens the lift kit going in???



Haha thanks. The lift kit will be on once I come up with some money for it[emoji23][emoji23][emoji1305][emoji3]


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[prerunner1982]

Swapped out passenger side rear view mirror, battery and battery connections on the 2000 XJ. Not a lot but stuff that needed to be done. Need to work on the A/C next.

[Pinkyman]

Swapped out passenger side rear view mirror, battery and battery connections on the 2000 XJ. Not a lot but stuff that needed to be done. Need to work on the A/C next.

You going to try that shim mod? Its literally a half hour job, and its free, so that makes it better lol

[MattybPDX]

Nice wheels and tires!! :D

Whens the lift kit going in???
We the canyon crew up in here.

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[prerunner1982]

You going to try that shim mod? Its literally a half hour job, and its free, so that makes it better lol

Going to check the freon first.

[Infidel Edition]

Talk about a PITA
removed the tow hitch... had to cut the wires as they weren't removable and woven into the hitch
Then the plati-paper was too big to leave = undo the tank straps to pull it out / repeat on other side.
but finally :bacondance:

9506

** don't remember that lip sticking out from the rail on the '89??

9507

[4.3LXJ]

As long as you are in the sand box, no one will be able to see your gas tank :D

[Infidel Edition]

I gave it 1/2 a second thought about picking up a can of black...
But I have 4 more cans of sand...

....I'll just have to play in the mud more

[bruggz351]

Im in the process of installing my adjustable short arms, and i thought for a 4.5" lift, the center to center on the control arms should be around 16.3" according to the chart? I suppose thats supposed to be a starting point, but 450mm is just under 18", that seems like a big difference.

My stock ones were about 15.75".
Thanks for pulling me up on that. I just this moment, double checked the measurement, it's around 400mm.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160708/19c9e84aa330acdadaad6d7d144ff53d.jpg
Yesty I quickly ran the tape over it and came up with 405mm.
Hence, last night, my brain fart, haha, I knew it was four hundred and something. Fifty just sounded right.[emoji12]

So I shall go back and correct my previous post. [emoji41]

Cheers

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[Pinkyman]

Thanks for pulling me up on that. I just this moment, double checked the measurement, it's around 400mm.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160708/19c9e84aa330acdadaad6d7d144ff53d.jpg
Yesty I quickly ran the tape over it and came up with 405mm.
Hence, last night, my brain fart, haha, I knew it was four hundred and something. Fifty just sounded right.[emoji12]

So I shall go back and correct my previous post. [emoji41]

Cheers

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No worries sir! I wasnt trying to correct you, i just wanted to be sure that i had my facts right before i adjusted my new control arms :D

[bluedragon436]

Yesterday afternoon actually... But received my 4.56 gears, master install kits and D30 carrier.. not too bad for just ordering it Tuesday mid day!! Will certainly do more business with them for any drivetrain purchases.. Wish I could afford the D44 deal they have for the XJ.. but stockers will do just fine once I get some new gears in.. Now to find someone to do the install.. unfortunately the guy who I was going to have install them blew his knee out jumping down from his mud rig after it flipped over.. so he'll be out until October recuperating after surgery...

[Basslicks]

So a little while back, Jeep Momma received these GRD Products Removable Mud Flaps.
After her review of them, she decided they weren’t a good fit for her Jeep, and sent them to me.
During shipping, the package was damaged, and one of the mounting brackets went missing.
There was no hope of installing the pair of them without the missing bracket, so I had two options….
Try and track down a replacement from the manufacturer, or fab my own. I decided to go with the latter.
I started with reverse engineering the remaining bracket. I took measurements and made a dimensional print to work off of.
After that I sourced some materials, some ½” rod and 1/8” plate.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-1.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-1.jpg.html)
The rod I had turned on a lathe here at work to give me the proper inside diameter clearance.
I transferred measurements to the plate and marked the hole locations.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-2.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-2.jpg.html)
Once I had the new bracket cut and drilled, I was ready to weld.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-3.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-3.jpg.html)
After welding and a little clean up, and a fresh coat of paint and I had a pretty darn good copy of the original:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-4.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-4.jpg.html)
Now with the whole set and all parts accounted for, I was ready for the install.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-5.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-5.jpg.html)
These particular brackets are (I believe) were originally made for a Wrangler platform,
…but after a few minutes of positional mock-up, I had a pretty good spot picked out.
And I think it turned out pretty good.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/Mudflaps/BRACKET-6.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/Mudflaps/BRACKET-6.jpg.html)

Nice work! Thankfully, we don't need them here, but I think if I ever moved somewhere that required mudflaps, I'd go with something similar to this.

[Outlaw star]

Installed new shocks and a tracbar. Then sat back, and watched the hate flow in. Lolhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/675324808fe543e8ee8cb80bb9d24a22.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/eeea5af28629f5ecbea2bead0f9d7e95.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/800eea1a5ebbc3c8541bb8c158a2ce35.jpg

[Pinkyman]

Installed new shocks and a tracbar. Then sat back, and watched the hate flow in. Lolhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/675324808fe543e8ee8cb80bb9d24a22.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/eeea5af28629f5ecbea2bead0f9d7e95.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/800eea1a5ebbc3c8541bb8c158a2ce35.jpg

Nice!!!

[MattybPDX]

Installed new shocks and a tracbar. Then sat back, and watched the hate flow in. Lolhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/675324808fe543e8ee8cb80bb9d24a22.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/eeea5af28629f5ecbea2bead0f9d7e95.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/800eea1a5ebbc3c8541bb8c158a2ce35.jpg
Yours was packaged A LOT nicer than mine. Some shocks were dented and the leafs were all dinged.

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[Outlaw star]

Yours was packaged A LOT nicer than mine. Some shocks were dented and the leafs were all dinged.

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I just pick mine up from the dealer instead of shipping it. Sucks yours got beat up like that.

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[Basslicks]

^^^Would you quit your braggin' or hook me up already?!?!!

[Outlaw star]

^^^Would you quit your braggin' or hook me up already?!?!!
What do you need brother?...well, other than a new Jeep. Lol

[Pinkyman]

Got mine fueled up, loaded up, and ready to go! I just need to strap it down.... The tornado warning put a damper on things lol

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[4.3LXJ]

Since I had my Jeep torn about halfway down to correct a bunch of little stuff and some blown head gaskets, I redid my battery cables and ran them through the passenger compartment from the batteries in back and through the firewall by the AC drain and ran then to this homegrown buss bar. There is still one more cable from the winch to attach to it, but it beats connecting them together and wrapping it with weather head tape. Hopefully if I get a red hot cat and muffler again, I won't have any more silly problems with welding my undercarriage.

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The red cable is from my 250 amp alternator which will be connected directly to the winch stud on the buss bar. Should have plenty of juice for that power hungry Warn

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Also had a problem with my power hungry Taurus fan.

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You can see the relay on the end has been getting hot even though the relay and pigtail are rated for 50 amps, and not cheap

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_1840_zpso2e2nlgn.jpg

So I replaced it with a continuous duty solenoid rated at 200 amps. Got tired of carrying spare relays for the fan. The solenoid was actually cheaper than the relay and pigtail. Also added a new relay to that rack for a starter relay and got rid of the old style OEM relay

[XJ Ezra]

Lift. Hey guys I was just wondering how big of a bitch is it to put a 3 in lift in . should I take the rear sway bar out and have a disconnect on the front.??? Will I need new break lines if I wanna be flexing and trail riding. If u guys have any tips u would like to share please respond to this. Thanks


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[4.3LXJ]

Yes, delete the rear sway bar and if you don't use a spring conpressor on the front, then you will need to disconnect the links and trac bar. Then use ratchet straps to get all the bolt holes lined up. If you use an add a leaf for the rear take the spring apart without removing the main leaf

[Pinkyman]

Dont use an add a leaf for the rear.

Fixed it for you. Lol.

Seriously, with the way your rear leaf packs were inverted, you definitely want full packs. The leaf to frame bolts suck, but your jeep is pretty clean, so they shouldnt be an issue, just tight as hell and hard to break loose.

Other than that, just listen to Mr. 4.3LXJ. A spring compressor will be your best friend, even if you just go rent one for the day, youll be glad you did. And as he said, you can delete your rear sway bar without any issues.

New brake lines wont hurt wither if you are going to be doing flexy things. I have stock ones on my Xj, but i will be listening to my own advice and replacing them with extended stainless braided lines on Thursday before the Crawl. Its not worth losing brakes and careening off a hill just to save a hundred bucks.

[MattybPDX]

I just put in a 3 1/2 weeks ago and my advice, get a spring compressor!!! That and a breaker bar are the 2 most important tools for this job. I had to do everything wrong a couple times before I got it right. A good amount of pb blaster and a breaker bar are you friend. My jeep is really clean so I had no issues with stuck or broken bolts and from the comments it looks like you're on the same boat. Don't waste your time it money with aal, go full leaf pack. Just take your time and everything should go smoothly .. If not that's what you have us for.

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[MattybPDX]

Also don't swear too loud with the garage door open (No need to wiry the neighbors) and if you're going to throw something make sure you know where it goes!

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[Pinkyman]

Well she's on her way down to Iron Rock, and then we will be northward bound!!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160714_080456_zpsu0nrverr.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160714_080456_zpsu0nrverr.jpg.html)

[Mudderoy]

Talk about a PITA
removed the tow hitch... had to cut the wires as they weren't removable and woven into the hitch
Then the plati-paper was too big to leave = undo the tank straps to pull it out / repeat on other side.
but finally :bacondance:

9506

** don't remember that lip sticking out from the rail on the '89??

9507

I predict a dozen calls to Home Land Security

[XJ Ezra]

Made a roof rack. Not the prettiest looking thing. But for $50 she works mint! It's gonna be painted black so it blends in more http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160715/eae15735d5c5385652478af0e13e6aee.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160715/5db3427d90d5745d87deaf17018f5bc1.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160715/86636051391c996b0870b2e6bfa0706a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160715/ec04894b2c710bd67468518a7bf71df3.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160715/57bb8edda3113ae96548b0b2f26e62f0.jpg


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[Hum Wee JR]

Parked at home after 23 day, 8500 mile camping road trip.

[Outlaw star]

Y'all don't suppose my UCA bushings (axle end) were bad do ya? Lol. New Daystar poly ones got installed today. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/b6c4257c87d485e9045925e6979fedeb.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/e6f60c82433ee22b21335754ce1f22e2.jpg

[Basslicks]

What do you need brother?...well, other than a new Jeep. Lol

Well, other than a set of replacement bushings for the RC fixed LCAs, I think I'm good for now. FB message me a price if ya can.

And hey, I think I've got the "new Jeep" part covered too! Or at least new "looking" Jeep lol

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LFJ8ejt_bek/V4cKzAmGghI/AAAAAAAAVFU/4RVFH7REPU8_XKncHbNb2IRHqQk5wgljwCCo/s800/20160713_194806.jpg


Y'all don't suppose my UCA bushings (axle end) were bad do ya? Lol. New Daystar poly ones got installed today. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/b6c4257c87d485e9045925e6979fedeb.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/e6f60c82433ee22b21335754ce1f22e2.jpg

lol... yeah those were toast!


Well, as mentioned earlier, I swapped a '98 front clip onto my '92. Spliced in the park/turn signal lamp sockets into the '92 wiring harness for full function of park/turn/marker lights. Lined everything up as good as possible for an 18 year old front clip going onto a 24 year old Jeep. Pretty evenly gapped on both sides too.

After that, I replaced the lower radiator hose with a used one in good condition (was serving as my spare - got it off my parts Jeep), and replaced the CPS with a brand-new MOPAR unit. Wish I could say it ran better because of it. I'm hearing whistling under accel though, so I believe it's a vacuum leak that I'm going to be chasing down.

Anywho.... pics:

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Pay no attention to that HUGE gap between the header panel and fender on this side. This was just preliminary mock-up to check the fit before wiring it all up.

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I'm not a huge fan of wire taps, but I was kinda under the wire and had a couple more things I needed to get done. I staggered them out so they would fit in the split loom and I sealed it up with tape real good. Should at least last until I can take the time to solder it up proper.

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All lights on and working correctly:

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And turn signals functioning correctly with marker lights alternating as intended as well:

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I also modified the front door hinges to be removable and made sure everything was lined up correctly. The doors close better now and once the weather gets better, I'll take 'em off and go wheelin' without 'em. Takes a bit of effort to get them off though... plus, I'm still using the stock harnesses so it takes a bit to unplug them and feed them through the door frame.

I haven't installed them yet because I'm trying to figure out how to splice them in to the wiring for the '98 doors so I can use them instead anyway. Finally having a full-size window will be nice for a change. I'll make half doors out of the old '92s.

[Pinkyman]

Not really today, but my new quick disconnects will be here on Friday! I guess ill be putting my sway bar back in, and replacing the shock bolts that wiggled loose at the Crawl last weekend.

[denverd1]

new battery in the WK. Was feeling encourage when i saw the date sticker said 8/14. PO put a janky ass refurb battery in there. 6 month warranty. I got close to 2 out of it. so $200 later I'm good to go for 5 years. Although I probably won't keep it anywhere near that long. should've saved my nickels and put another refurb in it.

[Outlaw star]

Got bored and saw if a set of 33x12.50's would fit the MJ. They did. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/d4023ba0b5f9abf6fcc8d9fb0a0b5470.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/55a3adfa0da37f02fe24bc5c9556f183.jpg

[Basslicks]

Nice! Them Gamblers look pretty good on there too.

[Outlaw star]

Nice! Them Gamblers look pretty good on there too.
I will not be using those. Lol. I got a set of these to complete the HMMWV look. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/f36486d0355415ed76531e554a1d38a7.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Who makes those?

[Outlaw star]

Who makes those?
US Wheel in 15, 16 and 17" sizes.

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[4.3LXJ]

Thanks

[Outlaw star]

Was given a set of these to test out. Buddy's shop will be selling them for 100 plus shipping. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160722/9f219047340b98b22a3ada4f81fd465c.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160722/2992d39c3d72be77e65f647f0305c7fb.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

That is a different design than I have seen before. Let us know how it works

[Outlaw star]

That is a different design than I have seen before. Let us know how it works
Will do. Already receiving hate because they're not HID projectors or TruckLites. Still have to adjust them and will grab a few pics tonight.

[zombiedog29]

Kissed it and cursed it!

[Basslicks]

I will not be using those. Lol. I got a set of these to complete the HMMWV look. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/f36486d0355415ed76531e554a1d38a7.jpg

Nice! Yeah, those look way better. Plus, the backspacing will be better too. Gamblers still look pretty good on it though.

[Outlaw star]

Installed new RC UCAs, poly bushings, permanently mounted my Jerry can and Hi-Lift along wit installed my headlights (have to adjust them later tonight)
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[Basslicks]

Installed new RC UCAs, poly bushings, permanently mounted my Jerry can and Hi-Lift along wit installed my headlights (have to adjust them later tonight)
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The mod in that last pic seems to defy gravity!

[bruggz351]

I got sidetracked and started installing the rail shifter. Not really ready, but, meh, I do this all the time. 😕
Mounted the shifter in the console, next to the hand brake lever.
Cut the console to pieces, which is pretty easy to do with a thin blade. After I mounted the shifter, I simply welded the console back together with an old tip in my soldering iron.
When it came to the wiring, I decided to buy new connectors and switches. Instead of pilfering from old harnesses. So its not done yet. [emoji12]
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[bluedragon436]

Will do. Already receiving hate because they're not HID projectors or TruckLites. Still have to adjust them and will grab a few pics tonight.

Trust me, i feel you there on the getting hate for them.. I was thinking about going with some HID projectors, or even LED bulbs in my Hella housings I had originally... but I like the fact of these are brighter, and they're sealed so that way I don't have to worry about getting water or mud inside of them from the backside when I go out and play!! I would love to have a set of TruckLites... but I'm only a lowly military man... so definitely don't have the cash flow that it takes for those beauties :banghead:

[Outlaw star]

Trust me, i feel you there on the getting hate for them.. I was thinking about going with some HID projectors, or even LED bulbs in my Hella housings I had originally... but I like the fact of these are brighter, and they're sealed so that way I don't have to worry about getting water or mud inside of them from the backside when I go out and play!! I would love to have a set of TruckLites... but I'm only a lowly military man... so definitely don't have the cash flow that it takes for those beauties :banghead:
I have a Putco harness on mine and my buddy doesn't on his. It seems that mine are way brighter so I think im going to take one from Mudder's book/thread and try that dimmer to tone it down some.
I fully understand the enlisted budget, even on a WO's budget. Lol.

[bluedragon436]

I have a Putco harness on mine and my buddy doesn't on his. It seems that mine are way brighter so I think im going to take one from Mudder's book/thread and try that dimmer to tone it down some.
I fully understand the enlisted budget, even on a WO's budget. Lol.

Yeah I have the Putco harness too... well I did.. replaced it with one from Raffi on FB.. and it seems to work even better.. Do the headlights you have seem to have a halfway decent cutoff, or none at all?? I know the LED's as a whole won't have a cutoff.. but was wondering if maybe with that setup they might have a better cutoff compared to the style I have.. Also you were mentioning your buddy's shop selling them for $100... was wondering what the contact or website info was for his shop??

And I wish the AF would stop being stupid and bring back the WO's... my dad was a CW3 in the Army.. and I think it's an awesome program...

[Outlaw star]

Yeah I have the Putco harness too... well I did.. replaced it with one from Raffi on FB.. and it seems to work even better.. Do the headlights you have seem to have a halfway decent cutoff, or none at all?? I know the LED's as a whole won't have a cutoff.. but was wondering if maybe with that setup they might have a better cutoff compared to the style I have.. Also you were mentioning your buddy's shop selling them for $100... was wondering what the contact or website info was for his shop??

And I wish the AF would stop being stupid and bring back the WO's... my dad was a CW3 in the Army.. and I think it's an awesome program...
NightSun4x4.com is who I got mine from. As for cutoff, I have yet to fully adjust them. Seems as my buddy has a better visible pattern with the stock wiring unlike mine with upgraded wiring.

[Outlaw star]

He has another set thats just like the JW Speakers but at 200 a pair.

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[XJ Ezra]

Anybody rocking a K&N cold air intake on their XJ? Is it worth the money?


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[MattybPDX]

Anybody rocking a K&N cold air intake on their XJ? Is it worth the money?


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I was thinking of just making one. Haven't put effort on to it yet though.

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[Rockfrog]

I run 3" PVC (thinner sewer grade fits perfectly into rubber elbow) and an edelbrock filter (same idea as an open element K&N) on my MJ. Works fine. But, don't expect any real power gains from a filter though.

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t679/David_Groeneveld/Jeep%20Comanche/20141007_214257_zps4ajd1vnk.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/David_Groeneveld/media/Jeep%20Comanche/20141007_214257_zps4ajd1vnk.jpg.html)

Planning to build a similar system for my XJ but plumb it over to the passenger side and boxed into a cowl hood.

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[TeXJ]

unless you separate the filter from the heat of the engine you're really not helping anything and my actual could cause more harm. allowing water easier way

[Rockfrog]

Yeah, that's not an issue with the above picture, it's my DD and currently a 2wd street vehicle. As for the heat concern, not an issue either, as it draws the same airspace as the stock filter. Unless you plumb it to the outside (snorkel, or cowl) there is no real "cold air" under the hood regardless of box or not.

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[TeXJ]

Yeah, that's not an issue with the above picture, it's my DD and currently a 2wd street vehicle. As for the heat concern, not an issue either, as it draws the same airspace as the stock filter. Unless you plumb it to the outside (snorkel, or cowl) there is no real "cold air" under the hood regardless of box or not.

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Yeah, one reason I've never done it.

[Rockfrog]

In my case it was after modding my Renix, it was easier to do this than search the wrecking yards for an HO airbox, and my stock Renix airbox was FUBAR. I have a cowl hood for this one as well, just pushing back doing all the body work for it (it's still pretty rough, and I hates body work).

And FYI - those Edelbrock filter cost me a whopping $35 CDN and I have yet to find any dust or grit in the intake tubes. Seem to filter quite well ... and cheap enough I've considered just buying a new one over cleaning the damn thing.

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[Basslicks]

Anybody rocking a K&N cold air intake on their XJ? Is it worth the money?


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I have one on mine. It was there when I bought it. It's okay. I wouldn't say there's any noticeable power or anything from it. If it wasn't there when I got the Jeep, I wouldn't have bought one.

I currently have plans to modify the stock box for a cowl snorkle.

[Basslicks]

Broke the dadgum turn signal lense on the header panel I JUST installed lol....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMTR9SwhGZA/V6AuanRjWxI/AAAAAAAAVaM/CtTgaVR-TsM9yrc3bNZpXNL8tW3aOg4aACCo/s800/20160731_170205.jpg

lol.... oh well. Here's to the first of many!

[Pinkyman]

My dang evap core, heater core, blower motor and all that were supposed to be here today, now its saying i will have them tomorrow. Ugh, one more day of not working on the Jeep.

I may stop tonight and get some foam and single sided sticky stuff and freon and at least get that part ready, since i cant do anything else :bang:

[Basslicks]

My dang evap core, heater core, blower motor and all that were supposed to be here today, now its saying i will have them tomorrow. Ugh, one more day of not working on the Jeep.

I may stop tonight and get some foam and single sided sticky stuff and freon and at least get that part ready, since i cant do anything else :bang:

Oh man... crappy time not to have ac in this heat :flameon:

[Pinkyman]

Oh man... crappy time not to have ac in this heat :flameon:

Meh, the jeep is ripped apart in the garage, it really only gets driven a couple times a month anyways.

My daily driver has ice cold AC, which is good because this heat is nasty!

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[Pinkyman]

Im suddenly not feeling so well............ I should probably go home lol


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[TeXJ]

*cough* *cough*

[Basslicks]

Im suddenly not feeling so well............ I should probably go home lol


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lol

:sick0026::turd:

[NW99XJ]

Not messin around anymore....
I put on the rubber, and I'm going in!
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160722_174118.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160722_174118.jpg.html)

Butt seriously, I got elbow deep into the Jeep and replaced the 250 thousand mile old and tired oil pump. (went with the standard pressure Melling)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160722_173813.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160722_173813.jpg.html)

Also decided to stop screwing around and got a MOPAR Oil Pressure Sending Unit.
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UNFORTUNATELY.....
The oil pressure on the dash still reads 5 to 7 psi.
(I'm bout ready to drive this thing off a cliff)
HOWEVER.... the trusty mechanical gauge reads a nice steady pressure thats a little more impressive than that measely 5psi I'm showing in the dash.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160803_203117.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160803_203117.jpg.html)

Looks like i'm going to have to go all mad scientist on this thing and swap the brain.

[4.3LXJ]

Dr Frankenstien I presume? :confused:

[bruggz351]

Not enough pressure.... Shoulda used 3 fingers 😱

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[Outlaw star]

Scored this for 200 bucks.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160806/50f3b66ba97a4f1227286683ff5d31ec.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160806/25f8588741ebe36c131d9ff62d35665b.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160806/95137a74b8db02a592ded40341d155a4.jpg Came with all hardware and a steering box brace.

[4.3LXJ]

Nice score

[XJ Wheeler]

.......jealous

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[Outlaw star]

It has begun! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160806/edfefa0d1c10a8d2aba5b268d324f146.jpg

[MattybPDX]

Not only did I do my first oil change I the jeep it was my first oil change ever. I'm a big boy now.

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[Basslicks]

Not messin around anymore....
I put on the rubber, and I'm going in!
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160722_174118.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160722_174118.jpg.html)

Butt seriously, I got elbow deep into the Jeep and replaced the 250 thousand mile old and tired oil pump. (went with the standard pressure Melling)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160722_173813.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160722_173813.jpg.html)

Also decided to stop screwing around and got a MOPAR Oil Pressure Sending Unit.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160803_170643.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160803_170643.jpg.html)

UNFORTUNATELY.....
The oil pressure on the dash still reads 5 to 7 psi.
(I'm bout ready to drive this thing off a cliff)
HOWEVER.... the trusty mechanical gauge reads a nice steady pressure thats a little more impressive than that measely 5psi I'm showing in the dash.
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/20160803_203117.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/20160803_203117.jpg.html)

Looks like i'm going to have to go all mad scientist on this thing and swap the brain.

LOL!!!! "Butt seriously" - good stuff.

Perhaps your gauge is bad? I'm not sure how the OBDII instrument panels work, but I know on the 96 & down, each gauge is individually replaceable.


It has begun! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160806/edfefa0d1c10a8d2aba5b268d324f146.jpg

YYYYYYYAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS!!!!! Moar MOAR!!!!! Can't wait to see it on, man.


Not only did I do my first oil change I the jeep it was my first oil change ever. I'm a big boy now.

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Awwwww.... our little buddy is growing up ;)







As for me.... well, yesterday, I hooked it up to my parts Jeep and drug it out of the overgrown hole it was sitting in. Needed room to access it from all sides to continue cutting it up. I've got about a week to cut the rest of it up to fit in my trailer before the county slaps me with a fine :bang:

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9571

Today, I loaded it up with a bunch of tools and headed to work. A co-worker's Jeep was dead in the parking lot. Wouldn't start. No-crank... not even a "click" to the starter. I wish I could have stuck around to help him work on it, but I had to start my shift. He came in and told me it's something between the clutch safety switch and the starter relay. Hotwired the relay and the Jeep started right up. Feel bad for him though. Been a rough week for him. Wife just left him, now he's got Jeep problems. Trying to help him out wherever I can.

[MattybPDX]

Awwwww.... our little buddy is growing up ;)


Yeah and I only made a huge mess instead of an enormous one!

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[Basslicks]

Delete. No idea why this post duplicated.

[Basslicks]

Yeah and I only made a huge mess instead of an enormous one!

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:bogroll: :smiley-taunt002:

[XJ Wheeler]

Not only did I do my first oil change I the jeep it was my first oil change ever. I'm a big boy now.

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Congrats!

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[Outlaw star]

LOL!!!! "Butt seriously" - good stuff.

Perhaps your gauge is bad? I'm not sure how the OBDII instrument panels work, but I know on the 96 & down, each gauge is individually replaceable.



YYYYYYYAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS!!!!! Moar MOAR!!!!! Can't wait to see it on, man.



Awwwww.... our little buddy is growing up ;)







As for me.... well, yesterday, I hooked it up to my parts Jeep and drug it out of the overgrown hole it was sitting in. Needed room to access it from all sides to continue cutting it up. I've got about a week to cut the rest of it up to fit in my trailer before the county slaps me with a fine :bang:

9570

9571

Today, I loaded it up with a bunch of tools and headed to work. A co-worker's Jeep was dead in the parking lot. Wouldn't start. No-crank... not even a "click" to the starter. I wish I could have stuck around to help him work on it, but I had to start my shift. He came in and told me it's something between the clutch safety switch and the starter relay. Hotwired the relay and the Jeep started right up. Feel bad for him though. Been a rough week for him. Wife just left him, now he's got Jeep problems. Trying to help him out wherever I can.
More?!....you want more?!..Here you go. Lol Its on. Winch and lighting will have to wait till I get back from Bulgaria.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160807/b6c1e1d80d33e456c3d87e73b373da93.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160807/652b8f300afd0b482da3633b6236892a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160807/077096c2895b2a7fa40c13afdec555a1.jpg

[Basslicks]

Looks great! Safe travels, brother!

[zombiedog29]

Well, today I took her in for emissions test. Passed, but who knows why. About half-way home, the CEL came on. It's my pre-cat. Gotta love it!


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[bluedragon436]

Well, today I took her in for emissions test. Passed, but who knows why. About half-way home, the CEL came on. It's my pre-cat. Gotta love it!


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Must be a mandatory thing for them to do... I took my 97 through inspection, and that evening, blinker went crazy, and CEL came on.. hadn't had any issues with either prior to that day... lol

[Basslicks]

Well, today I took her in for emissions test. Passed, but who knows why. About half-way home, the CEL came on. It's my pre-cat. Gotta love it!


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Must be a mandatory thing for them to do... I took my 97 through inspection, and that evening, blinker went crazy, and CEL came on.. hadn't had any issues with either prior to that day... lol

Do they hook up to your ECM when they do the inspection? 'Cause I'm thinkin' your ECMs are catchin' STDs :D

[bluedragon436]

Do they hook up to your ECM when they do the inspection? 'Cause I'm thinkin' your ECMs are catchin' STDs :D

I know they do here in DE.. They hook it up to check all the sensors are working properly and not flagging anything... I took mine through inspection, knowing the bright lights were a little finicky... but that was all that was wrong with it... and that night when I go to drive it to the gym, the right blinker randomly doesn't work correctly, and the CEL is on.... so I replaced the light stalk on the steering wheel, and now my brights work correctly, and the right turn signal hasn't malfunctioned since.... but the CEL has been a constant battle since the inspection... oh well.. Plan to replace both O2 sensors as soon as I replace the exhaust manifold and the downpipe... I have replaced the lower sensor twice, but haven't been able to replace the upper, due to the PO not using any kind of anti seize, or he just tightened it down way too much... either way... hopefully the CEL won't be a battle anymore once I finally replace both sensors @ the same time with matching brand sensors... (but only time will tell on that I guess...)

[Infidel Edition]

Do they hook up to your ECM when they do the inspection? 'Cause I'm thinkin' your ECMs are catchin' STDs :D

Depends on the state and the model year.
OR does the ECM on OBII and newer / otherwise a tube in the tail pipe.
WA is similar depending on what county you life in...

[zombiedog29]

Md state Inspection, 2001 xj, ECM hook-up only. A tube in the tailpipe happens if you don't pass. :)


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[bluedragon436]

Installed my hood vents finally... Will try and get pics up tomorrow if I wake up early enough before work... Also got my smaller 3' CB ant w/ spring installed (hoping to tune it tonight), so it'll be ready for this coming weekend doing land mx w/ local Jeep club.. last time I went to the land, I removed the 5' ant, so it wouldn't get snapped off on trees... so hope the 3' will be much more useable...

[Outlaw star]

What do y'all think? Napier or Bushwackers for the MJ?

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[MattybPDX]

What do y'all think? Napier or Bushwackers for the MJ?

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I've been leaning towards the napier flats. I've I ever decide to pull my fenders I'll probably get those.

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[Outlaw star]

I've been leaning towards the napier flats. I've I ever decide to pull my fenders I'll probably get those.

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Don't know if those will fit my MJ.

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[MattybPDX]

There always a way...

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[Pinkyman]

Im hoping to get my Xj all back together tonight, otherwise this weekend. I need to get a new shock bolt in, and finish putting the dash and center console in. Im also going to re-route the switch for my light bar to the center console, i was thinking right between the armrest and the cupholder would be a good spot. Anyone else have any good places without having to drill a 3/4" hole in my console? Lol.

I just want it more easily accessible than where it is now, right by my column.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e124/Rocketryan1/20160811_120133_zpsvoteegbt.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Rocketryan1/media/20160811_120133_zpsvoteegbt.jpg.html)

[denverd1]

thought about putting a winch remote there. I'd probably drop beer or something on it tho

[Pinkyman]

thought about putting a winch remote there. I'd probably drop beer or something on it tho

Thats why my Crown Royal and my tumblers have tops to them :D

[denverd1]

Thats why my Crown Royal and my tumblers have tops to them :D

spilled a giant vodka and red bull in my Sequoia, before the days of tight lid tumblers. When I sold the truck there was about $1.50 in change that was firmly cemented to the console

[Pinkyman]

spilled a giant vodka and red bull in my Sequoia, before the days of tight lid tumblers. When I sold the truck there was about $1.50 in change that was firmly cemented to the console

Thats legal down in your neck of the woods, isnt it? Mine is mostly for ice fishing, and for when we go wheeling and momma gets nervous hahaha

[Basslicks]

Bought it some goodies....

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[bluedragon436]

Took it out to local Jeep club's land, for a day of land MX, and got a free run of a few of the trails, to make sure they were clean and ready for an upcoming event... Got to flex her out a bit as well.. will post up as soon as Photobucket stops being stupid to me... (guess I'll just host them through the attachments here).. After getting to look at the pictures... I saw that I could have continued up a bit more before the back or the front was touching, or my spring was going to pop out... But either way I'm pretty happy with the flex that she has

[XJ Wheeler]

Last Wednesday... Picked up my new WJ. :D

Here it is on the way home...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/11.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/11.jpg.html)

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Some cons to it though. Its a 99 Laredo. Sadly it is a 2wd but not really a huge deal since the engine compartment is nothing but a nest for insects right now. The guy I got it from was actually selling the original 4.0 when I arrived, and they were loading it in the back of the new owners truck... :banghead: The interior took a hit too due to the drivers window being detached and fallen down some, and the liftgate glass is busted. But, there is some pros as well! The body is in great shape. Just a few dents here and there. Liking the taupe color too. And even though its had better days the interior is all there. Transmission too. And the whole reason I got it... it was free!

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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/9.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/9.jpg.html)

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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/8.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/8.jpg.html)

Sure seems like its missing something...

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And the mandatory amateur artist shot. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/10.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/10.jpg.html)

Long term plan is unknown but the purpose for now is to use it to r&d brackets for the WJ line.

Even though its a pusher I still am excited to get our first "new to us" Jeep in 12 years. :driving:

[bluedragon436]

Last Wednesday... Picked up my new WJ. :D

Here it is on the way home...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/11.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/11.jpg.html)

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Some cons to it though. Its a 99 Laredo. Sadly it is a 2wd but not really a huge deal since the engine compartment is nothing but a nest for insects right now. The guy I got it from was actually selling the original 4.0 when I arrived, and they were loading it in the back of the new owners truck... :banghead: The interior took a hit too due to the drivers window being detached and fallen down some, and the liftgate glass is busted. But, there is some pros as well! The body is in great shape. Just a few dents here and there. Liking the taupe color too. And even though its had better days the interior is all there. Transmission too. And the whole reason I got it... it was free!

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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/9.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/9.jpg.html)

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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/8.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/8.jpg.html)

Sure seems like its missing something...

9709

And the mandatory amateur artist shot. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/10.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/10.jpg.html)

Long term plan is unknown but the purpose for now is to use it to r&d brackets for the WJ line.

Even though its a pusher I still am excited to get our first "new to us" Jeep in 12 years. :driving:

Wish I could find a deal like that... Certainly needs quite a bit of cleaning up and love.. but would be a great deal, after a trip or two to the local P-n-P.. I was looking for a Dub-Jay after I had to let my 98 XJ go, and was going through withdrawals from Jeep life... Kind of wish I had looked for a 4.0 version, and then done a budget stroker build... especially since the 4.7 V8 seems to always give up the ghost on folks, especially when they hit up the trails and other fun stuff!!

[denverd1]

ok!

[4.3LXJ]

You can never beat free

[XJ Wheeler]

Wish I could find a deal like that... Certainly needs quite a bit of cleaning up and love.. but would be a great deal, after a trip or two to the local P-n-P.. I was looking for a Dub-Jay after I had to let my 98 XJ go, and was going through withdrawals from Jeep life... Kind of wish I had looked for a 4.0 version, and then done a budget stroker build... especially since the 4.7 V8 seems to always give up the ghost on folks, especially when they hit up the trails and other fun stuff!!
Yeah, I never can seem to find these deals either and if I do someone else got there first. But a first for everything right! :D

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.

[Outlaw star]

Ordered some goodies. Pic came out fuzzy, 4.56 gears. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160815/4a846ea1e4703492db1f63d7212e58b9.jpg

[nickyg]

You can never beat free

I don't know about that. I once got a free case of crabs.

[4.3LXJ]

I don't know about that. I once got a free case of crabs.

Better than paying for them right? :smiley-taunt002:

[nickyg]

Better than paying for them right? :smiley-taunt002:



Yea I guess, maybe I'm just ungrateful


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[4.3LXJ]

Gotta count your blessings there Nicky

[Basslicks]

Last Wednesday... Picked up my new WJ. :D

Here it is on the way home...

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/11.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/11.jpg.html)

9710

Some cons to it though. Its a 99 Laredo. Sadly it is a 2wd but not really a huge deal since the engine compartment is nothing but a nest for insects right now. The guy I got it from was actually selling the original 4.0 when I arrived, and they were loading it in the back of the new owners truck... :banghead: The interior took a hit too due to the drivers window being detached and fallen down some, and the liftgate glass is busted. But, there is some pros as well! The body is in great shape. Just a few dents here and there. Liking the taupe color too. And even though its had better days the interior is all there. Transmission too. And the whole reason I got it... it was free!

9705

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/9.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/9.jpg.html)

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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/8.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/8.jpg.html)

Sure seems like its missing something...

9709

And the mandatory amateur artist shot. :D

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/99%20WJ/10.jpg (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/xj-wheeler/media/99%20WJ/10.jpg.html)

Long term plan is unknown but the purpose for now is to use it to r&d brackets for the WJ line.

Even though its a pusher I still am excited to get our first "new to us" Jeep in 12 years. :driving:

Love me a dub.... hey you can convert those to 4wd just as easily as the XJs.

aaaannnnnndddd.....


Wish I could find a deal like that... Certainly needs quite a bit of cleaning up and love.. but would be a great deal, after a trip or two to the local P-n-P.. I was looking for a Dub-Jay after I had to let my 98 XJ go, and was going through withdrawals from Jeep life... Kind of wish I had looked for a 4.0 version, and then done a budget stroker build... especially since the 4.7 V8 seems to always give up the ghost on folks, especially when they hit up the trails and other fun stuff!!

...if you get the HO 4.7 v8, you'll have the upgraded heads in it that doesn't drop valves as soon as it gets 1* over operating temps.


Ordered some goodies. Pic came out fuzzy, 4.56 gears. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160815/4a846ea1e4703492db1f63d7212e58b9.jpg

NICE!


I don't know about that. I once got a free case of crabs.

FREE CASE OF CRABS!!!! YAY!

http://bayouwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/crabpan.jpg

[denverd1]

http://bayouwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/crabpan.jpg

Blues.. yum yum

[bluedragon436]

Ordered some goodies. Pic came out fuzzy, 4.56 gears. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160815/4a846ea1e4703492db1f63d7212e58b9.jpg

Nice deal.. Sad thing is.. you'll probably get your 4.56's installed before I do.. lol... Everyone that I was going to have do my installs, have had stuff come up that has delayed them doing the install.. 1 guy blew out his knee and is having surgery done on it, jumping down from his mud truck, 1 said he should be able to get me in sometime in Sep., and 1 is a shop that is semi new... and so no real feedback on how they are as far as gear installs, or what they'll do if they do something incorrectly with the install... But found another shop, that builds lots of stuff, from Jeeps to monster trucks... I had originally thought bout hitting them up, but thought they were way further down the road from where I am, but this past weekend found out they really aren't that far away, so I am going to hit them up and see if they'll be able to get me in and get them done before the other guy can, and if they aren't too much higher priced..

[bluedragon436]

Drove mine to work last night, and my drivers side window decided it didn't want to come back up, luckily that happened after the rain had stopped for the night... So took it all apart today, and pulled the motor off the regulator and ran the bracket up by hand, then put it all back together... so at least my XJ is secured and water tight again.. So I ordered another new regulator, as well as a new drivers door switch panel... one way or another I hope that this will take care of the issue and get it back up and working correctly again. I checked all the wires, and none of them seemed to be shorting or damaged. I checked resistance on all of them, as well as power @ the motor with each selection of the switch, and it all seemed to working correctly, so don't know if the motor jammed up or what... but guess we'll see if it works correctly once the new parts get here (hopefully tomorrow)...

[denverd1]

Better than paying for them right? :smiley-taunt002:

funny how "free stuff" can end up costing you!

[Basslicks]

Blues.. yum yum

Right? That's one of the biggest things I miss about Maryland is the crab. Well... any of their seafood. Love it!