What did you do to your Jeep today?

[XJ Wheeler]

Brought mine back to the house today. I really did a number on the front end. Started taking bumper off and pulled winch lead so it can stay attached. Gonna use my engine stand and few straps to support it and remove rest of bolts.

Also need a new brake disc. Thought I was missing a lug nut, lug was gone too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/f447c31f52606c7033fb09e3e64cd094.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180121/084623ab26b7091a36860f64998706ae.jpg

If you're wheeling it, check lug nuts often!

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Nicely done!!!

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[denverd1]

Got bumper ready to pull off. it separated far enough from the body to get into the header on pass side. Will be able to get a good look down the frame railhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/35574c18ea4382575bf81118ae7ca343.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/6d0c3a2dbd469f86b6f9c931309421e1.jpg

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[denverd1]

Also removed air box, cowl intake is working great so I tossed the old box in the trash.
Adding motor mounts to the list

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[denverd1]

Nicely done!!!

Sent via messenger pigeon. I talk, he types.I was impressed. Not like I was rolling 70 down the highway

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[denverd1]

Got bumper ready to pull off. it separated far enough from the body to get into the header on pass side. Will be able to get a good look down the frame railhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/35574c18ea4382575bf81118ae7ca343.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/6d0c3a2dbd469f86b6f9c931309421e1.jpg

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using TapatalkI should add that I hired an oil field welder to weld the bumper to the jeep. Wasn't done right obviously

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[4.3LXJ]

If it was pipe, he would have done it right :D

[denverd1]

If it was pipe, he would have done it right :D

used a piece of 2 3/8 drill stem to connect the frame rails, so I thought he was going to be ok! anywho, got a friend coming by to help me pull bumper off later.

[bluedragon436]

Been fighting with a hatch that doesn't want to latch all the way... it does the initial latch, which holds it closed, but not fully closed, there is a small gap you can see light through at the bottom and a bit up the sides... I think I messed up when I threw the end cabinet of my Snap-on toolbox into the back of the Jeep, I think it bent the little loop a bit, and when I went to close the hatch it bent the hatch in @ the latch, and may have bent the latch up a bit, so it won't rotate.. haven't really had good weather to be able to look into it more... It still is locked and won't open.. but it is annoying listening to it bounce and rattle around back there.. can't wait until I can get the glass repacked in the original hatch (or removed from the "new" hatch and swapped into the original hatch).. and hopefully all will be good again..

[4.3LXJ]

That happened at just the right time of year eh James

[denverd1]

More damage. Guess I'll put do tube rockers. Looks like the exhaust needs some attention https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180124/7849e1121c9a6d76cdaa560889c93d22.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180124/3952e63a8796a1d65d44b14357afd22d.jpg

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[4.3LXJ]

Just a little sag there Denver. Maybe you just need an undergarment :rofl:

[denverd1]

Just a little sag there Denver. Maybe you just need an undergarment :rofl:Hahaha!
🤣

It got beat up for sure. Few new kinks up by the motor too.

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[denverd1]

Noticed I lost an exhaust hanger just in front of rear axle...

Got header panel, lights removed. Ready to pull radiator then she goes under the knife. Saw up close just how hanky a weld job I paid for. Laughable, except now I have to fix it.

Also tcase linkage is installed. Still fine tuning it, but it 10x better than the stock setup. I used Azzy Design Works linkage. Well made and I know it will last.

Novak makes a cable linkage but Azzys is simpler and stronger

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[4.3LXJ]

Be interesting to see how that works out on the linkage. Never did like the stock linkage

[denverd1]

Be interesting to see how that works out on the linkage. Never did like the stock linkageMine was dismembered. Not sure how. Pretty sure I need new motor mounts, but there had to be a lot of moving around to make it pop out. Stupid push pins into rubber retainers, didn't take much. I managed to get it back together and did one more climb. When I pulled out of the trail I noticed the lever was flopping around like a braless women on a jog.

I'll post a pic tomorrow. Of the linkage.. unless I run into the aforementioned jogger

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[denverd1]

Also new wheel stud. Was ready to reassemble then noticed another stud was boogered up pretty bad.

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[4.3LXJ]

If you run into the jogger, take movies :D

[denverd1]

Couple shots of the linkagehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/e38dab7208bc66687d69633466f0577b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/347c9646056434f5708a8696a71fb7e0.jpg

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[4.3LXJ]

Now why couldn't the factory come up with something like that in the first place?

[denverd1]

Now why couldn't the factory come up with something like that in the first place?Good question. Built these things for 15 years. I know they weren't using it like we are, but still.

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[denverd1]

Stock linkage I pulled out. Worse than a terrible design
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[denverd1]

Got new studs and new rotor put on. Working on tcase, I jumped in a stepped on brake pedal to put trans in N. With front left caliper hanging by a wire.... So got to compress a FULLY extended caliper. I'd rather pull the camshaft than mess with a brake caliper. Every time I pull one off, fingers crossed it goes back on without issue. But it's back on just need to bleed it and add brake fluid. Want to drive it once more before I pull radiator. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/b761064aa6593182be06b6dd10d1c898.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180127/216cfd9b88608c8ebd9368aa5bbd2f3a.jpg

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[4.3LXJ]

Denver, they make an inexpensive tool for compressing calipers. I have used mine many times

[TeXJ]

I would just use a C-clamp to push the caliper back in. Open the bleeder and push the piston back, not that big of a deal. Oh, and then top off the reservoir with new fluid.

[denverd1]

Denver, they make an inexpensive tool for compressing calipers. I have used mine many timesGot one somewhere. C clamp worked

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[prerunner1982]

Bled the clutch, tried to bleed the brakes but blew a wheel cylinder in the process, and worked on getting the 97 console into the 93. The 97 was an auto 2wd so I made the auto bezel accept the 93 manual shifter boot but need to find a tcase bezel someplace.

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[denverd1]

Bled the clutch, tried to bleed the brakes but blew a wheel cylinder in the process, and worked on getting the 97 console into the 93. The 97 was an auto 2wd so I made the auto bezel accept the 93 manual shifter boot but need to find a tcase bezel someplace.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Transfer-Case-Shifter-Bezel-242-transfer-case-1997-2001/282817090628?hash=item41d9365444:g:iysAAOSw4DJaY9E O&vxp=mtr

[denverd1]

Got tcase linkage wrapped up. Had the lever on tcase flipped. No pic cuz it looks the same. 2

Noticed some grinding when I shifted into 4lo. Don't remember it doing that. Trans was in N.

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[4.3LXJ]

Yanked stuff out of the black berry patch. Nothing like good low gears and lockers in the mud

[denverd1]

dug out my shackle relo kit. For some reason, I had my head set that it was a weld in system. wasn't looking forward to welding overhead.

its a bolt on kit! I'll need to reinforce the shackle box which will involve some welding, but fortunately there won't be a whole lot of it. Need to order shackles for it, then I'll be about 2" closer to heaven. Once I know net lift in rear, I'll order coils for the front. will hang on to my 4.5" coils for when I convert the rear to coils.

[4.3LXJ]

Watch out for nose bleeds :D

[denverd1]

Watch out for nose bleeds :D

I'll make sure to move the TP up front with me for the first time out! :bacondance: ;)

[4.3LXJ]

:thumbsup:

[4x4Dalton]

Put rear tire carrier on it but gotta find someone to weld it where it broke in a couple of spots. Now that I'm disabled I can't be throwing a 33 up top anymore.

[4.3LXJ]

I am not disabled and I don't want to do it either

[4x4Dalton]

I am not disabled and I don't want to do it either

Lol. Yea it does suck big time

[denverd1]

Lol. Yea it does suck big time

Hell no. One of my major hesitations to go 35's is changing one with my messed up back. Even if I was feeling great, I certainly wouldn't be after taking one off and putting another back on. Some weigh 70lbs without the rim. :crazy: I liked the detours tailbone because it dropped the tire to the ground. He's not making them anymore. Thought about building a drop into my carrier but got other things to do first.


On mine: started wire wheeling undercoating off the frame rails for stiffeners.

[denverd1]

Also decided to fix front bumper attach points and wheel it for a while. Been a while since I've had it out and still undecided on several things. Putting extra lift, assist steering, beadlocks all on hold. I do know I'm taking it to Mega Run at Barnwell Mar 1.

Time to sling some dirt around

Sent from my phone. Would love to post pics

[4x4Dalton]

Hell no. One of my major hesitations to go 35's is changing one with my messed up back. Even if I was feeling great, I certainly wouldn't be after taking one off and putting another back on. Some weigh 70lbs without the rim. :crazy: I liked the detours tailbone because it dropped the tire to the ground. He's not making them anymore. Thought about building a drop into my carrier but got other things to do first.


On mine: started wire wheeling undercoating off the frame rails for stiffeners.

Yea I have the Detours one that drops down that you put in yer hitch. But I'm not sure if it's weight of tire and wheel(33 on steel wheel) it broke welds on inside of carrier.

[Mudderoy]

Drop Mark an email about this, he'd like to know where exactly it broke, and will fix it for you. [email protected]

[4x4Dalton]

Drop Mark an email about this, he'd like to know where exactly it broke, and will fix it for you. [email protected]

Ok I'll take a few pictures also to help explain. Is that the email Addy to get in touch with him?

[4x4Dalton]

Drop Mark an email about this, he'd like to know where exactly it broke, and will fix it for you. [email protected]

Ok I'll take a few pictures also to help explain. Is that the email Addy to get in touch with him?

[bluedragon436]

Well, wasn't today... But a few days back, I almost sold my XJ, and picked up a TJ from a local Jeepers... But I was very torn on letting the XJ go (even with all of her downfalls and issues that are still needing attention)... and the deal the guy was going to do on a Rubicon TJ fell through.... so he ended up not wanting to let his TJ go... so looks like the XJ is stuck with me!!! LOL

[4.3LXJ]

:cry:

[4x4Dalton]

It was yesterday but installed a 200 amp alternator and upgrade wiring for it on my 91. Finney helped. Had to modify the brackets that hold it a lil with a grinder. Plus add a 200 amp fuse and 4 gauge wiring from it to fuse box in engine bay(the 2 bolts located in front of fuse box) and from starter to battery

[finneys98xj]

Do i still have eyebrows

[4x4Dalton]

Do i still have eyebrows

That was the funniest crap I'd heard and seen all week when you looked out from under the hood lmao

[4.3LXJ]

Nice you guys. I have a big alternator too and love it. Great for winching

[denverd1]

almost done rebuilding front bumper mounts, got close last night but ran out of wire. actually getting decent welds out of my little spatterbox

[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like practice

[denverd1]

got my front bumper back on. MUCH more steel up there than before. I'm happy with it. Does NOT look like complete shit, so that's a bonus.

pulled front tires so I can put extended brake lines on. and my rear hatch release isn't releasing again. guess I'll be tearing that back apart before the next trip. April 27-29. also on the list: stiffeners and cut n fold rear if I have time.

[abebehrmann]

Guy at the welding supply told me on Friday he couldn’t sell me a tank of argon if I was transporting it in an enclosed vehicle. Showed up first thing Monday morning with my new cylinder transportation device I made over the weekend and we all had a good laugh. Made it from an old air compressor tank and a 12'' hitch extender from Harbor Freight. He said he was interested in buying a couple of them from me to rent out to people without a truck, lol.

[4.3LXJ]

LOL That is too much

[finneys98xj]

Guy at the welding supply told me on Friday he couldn’t sell me a tank of argon if I was transporting it in an enclosed vehicle. Showed up first thing Monday morning with my new cylinder transportation device I made over the weekend and we all had a good laugh. Made it from an old air compressor tank and a 12'' hitch extender from Harbor Freight. He said he was interested in buying a couple of them from me to rent out to people without a truck, lol.

Pimping aint easy

[TeXJ]

Guy at the welding supply told me on Friday he couldn’t sell me a tank of argon if I was transporting it in an enclosed vehicle. Showed up first thing Monday morning with my new cylinder transportation device I made over the weekend and we all had a good laugh. Made it from an old air compressor tank and a 12'' hitch extender from Harbor Freight. He said he was interested in buying a couple of them from me to rent out to people without a truck, lol.

Where'd you go and how much was the tank?

[abebehrmann]

Welders Warehouse in Dallas. It was $42 to exchange my empty 80 cf for a full one. Never had them say anything at Airgas even though they also have a sign up that says they won't load into an enclosed vehicle, but Airgas by me didn't have any 80cf cylinders to exchange and I'd rather give my business to a locally owned business anyway.

[finneys98xj]

I'm about to go buy a tank how long does an 80 last you and what psi do you run

[abebehrmann]

My first one lasted a little over a month, but my resolution for March was to TIG weld every single day for at least a half an hour, if not more, and I accidentally had the post-flow turned up way too high for the first few weeks so I was wasting a ton of argon until I noticed. I'd estimate that an 80cf will last me around 3 months with normal use. I have a flow-meter, not a regulator, so I'm not sure about PSI but I'm running 20cfh with a standard #7 cup.

At least in my area, I found that cyberweld dot com was a lot cheaper to buy the cylinder from than any of the welding supply stores I called. Got a full 80cf from them for $240 with free shipping. The UPS guy seemed pretty pissed lugging that heavy ass box up to my door though, lol.

[XJ Wheeler]

Rofl, I love it! Nice job Abe! I know it's an annoyance but to be honest it's for the best. You definitely don't want a leak inside and something set it off. Like leaving a soda can in the freezer too long...

[XJ Wheeler]

I finally got the new msd coil installed and put the jy demon coil back in my spares. I still have the cap and rotor to do but that's small stuff so it'll be quickly done.

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[TeXJ]

I finally got the new msd coil installed and put the jy demon coil back in my spares. I still have the cap and rotor to do but that's small stuff so it'll be quickly done.



links to cap, rotor, plug wires, and coil? I found the MSD coil but summit was sayin it wouldn't fit my 97...weird

[XJ Wheeler]

links to cap, rotor, plug wires, and coil? I found the MSD coil but summit was sayin it wouldn't fit my 97...weird

Not sure why but I guess with a big site like that there's bound to be oversights. Thsee same coils are used on jeep 4, 6, and 8 cylinders, as well as dodge trucks, etc.

This is the ignition kit I'm running. http://performancedistributors.com/product/jeep/

I've had it for about 8 years now and I just had to replace the coil and in my recent troubleshooting I found a small crack in the cap. So I decided to try the msd coil, plus it's cheaper than the Screamin demon part. You can also piece together the wires, cap, and rotor on that site I linked if you want to do the msd coil as well. The coil is msd pn8228 so I'd just search for the best price.

[bluedragon436]

Got her registered again after months of not driving it... and been driving it as much as I can...

[TeXJ]

Not sure why but I guess with a big site like that there's bound to be oversights. Thsee same coils are used on jeep 4, 6, and 8 cylinders, as well as dodge trucks, etc.

This is the ignition kit I'm running. http://performancedistributors.com/product/jeep/

I've had it for about 8 years now and I just had to replace the coil and in my recent troubleshooting I found a small crack in the cap. So I decided to try the msd coil, plus it's cheaper than the Screamin demon part. You can also piece together the wires, cap, and rotor on that site I linked if you want to do the msd coil as well. The coil is msd pn8228 so I'd just search for the best price.


Thanks for the info!

[denverd1]

Rear bumpstops, rear extended brake line.
Got front exhaust pipe ready to replace. Oreillys didn't order like they said they did.

Got a hood/fender mount for cb antenna but not sure where I'm gonna put it. It's supposed to mount between the two but may put it somewhere else.

[oderdene]

replaced air & fuel filter, MAP sensor, intake air temperature sensor, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Running better Od?

[oderdene]

idling better, power is almost same, smoke smell remains same, will see mpg soon ;-)

have a spongy brake issue, will inspect brakes on weekend , maybe dragging

[bluedragon436]

Priced the replacement of my shattered rear hatch glass, that has been needing to be done for over a year now... I just replaced the hatch right after it happened with one from the JY, just to seal everything up until I could get the original hatch glass replaced... I'm going to call them and see if I can get them to swap the good glass out of the JY hatch, and into my original hatch, and just replace the seal.. Hopefully they will, and that'll hopefully save me some money. because I definitely don't have the cheddar they want for the new window... and would really like to one get the proper hatch on so it'll be correct color again, and also because the current hatch doesn't latch correctly, nor does it have matching locks or the power lock actuator..

[denverd1]

what a weekend. drove to Hidden Falls (NW of Austin) for a NAXJA Red River chapter annual event. Lost crank sensor on Friday, put new one in Saturday morning. Blew water pump on first trail we hit after CPS. new water pump installed saturday afternoon, new coolant about 5:30pm on wet RTV gasket and hit some easy stuff. Finally found some guys who knew how to wheel AND knew their way around the park Saturday night, they agree to stay a few hours Sunday morning and show us around. Alternator shits the bed on 5-rated trail Loose Rock at 9am as Jeep is kicking ass going up the climb. borrowed a battery and got it back to camp and put it on the trailer. was silly fun and can't wait to do it all again.

Made some new friends and hung out with some already great friends who kept me out of the pit of despair as we wrenched on it. Jeep life is good.

[XJ Wheeler]

Sounds like an awesome time!

[OrangeXJ]

Been to Hidden Falls many times enjoyed every time even when I put the TJ on its side. Loose rock trail is a lot of fun. North pole trail is my favorite. Long,challenging and get a good view of the park.14456 This is part of North Pole

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, that does look fun. I like nice long trails too

[MattybPDX]

Those are my favorite. Maybe a little bit of mud.

[denverd1]

North Pole is LOONG. North Peak (3) is another good one, gave the ole suspension a good workout and nice and long, dumps you out pretty close to where the ^^ pic was taken, maybe to the west just a tad. Pretty hard to beat that view.

Gonna have to go back for redemption, didn't spend a lot time on the trails, but really enjoyed the few I hit.

[denverd1]

Been to Hidden Falls many times enjoyed every time even when I put the TJ on its side. Loose rock trail is a lot of fun. North pole trail is my favorite. Long,challenging and get a good view of the park.14456 This is part of North Pole

depending on which peak this was shot from, what you can see in the picture is about 20% of the north pole trail. didn't have my GPS app on at the time, but its easily 5 miles long.

[OrangeXJ]

This is looking from the north looking south ( I think ) about 3/4 to a mile into it. Took us 4-5 hours to go from one end to the other.
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[OrangeXJ]

And if you have a spare 31m laying around or hit the lotto the 5000ac ranch on the other side of the fence is for sale. (2000ac larger than Hidden Falls )

[bluedragon436]

That's awesome... There are quite a few trails and such throughout the different forests and logging roads throughout the mountains around me, all of which or at least many of which I hope to be able to start exploring soon... None with quite that view though..

[denverd1]

And if you have a spare 31m laying around or hit the lotto the 5000ac ranch on the other side of the fence is for sale. (2000ac larger than Hidden Falls )

Saw quite a few properties for sale around there. Hard to believe land in that area is 6000 an acre. I would expect about half that. nothing but rock and mesquite trees are far as you can see. quite a few were high fenced like the pic above. Saw game on a few of them, the rest looked empty. although with 5000 ac, we couldn't see enough of it to tell.

[OrangeXJ]

The hill country is very popular place to retire. The closer to Austin the more expensive the land is. That 5000ac ranch has a 28ac stocked lake, 2 houses one 4500sq ft 5 bed room with a pool one 2500sq ft 4 bed room a 5000sq ft shop and stocked with all kinds of exotic game. The wife and I are going to retire in 3 yrs and that's the area we are looking at. Low taxes, medical care and shopping are close by but sill get the " country living feeling "

[denverd1]

The hill country is very popular place to retire. The closer to Austin the more expensive the land is. That 5000ac ranch has a 28ac stocked lake, 2 houses one 4500sq ft 5 bed room with a pool one 2500sq ft 4 bed room a 5000sq ft shop and stocked with all kinds of exotic game. The wife and I are going to retire in 3 yrs and that's the area we are looking at. Low taxes, medical care and shopping are close by but sill get the " country living feeling "

great property! really like that area, sounds like a great place to spend some time

[denverd1]

put in new battery and tested alt. Thought it was going bad, gauges were all over the place all weekend. confirmed it's bad then started pulling it. will have it rewound and increase its charging capacity

[denverd1]

alt: there's a 120 amp version off a Dodge truck that fits. swapped to it for 125 with core. I'll get the part number for it

[4.3LXJ]

Hey guys, take a peek at this

https://www.amazon.com/Output-Alternator-Durango-345cid-2004-2006/dp/B01DE9T7LQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1525883488&sr=1-9&keywords=250+amp+dodge+alternator

[denverd1]

would've been good to know

[4.3LXJ]

Sorry about that. Big alternators have been getting cheap lately. I put a 250 amp in mine

[denverd1]

Sorry about that. Big alternators have been getting cheap lately. I put a 250 amp in mine

i don't see how anything much bigger than stock will fit. don't have the smallest hands, but it was quite a bitch to get the stock one out. hoping the 120 amp goes in without a lot of fuss..

250 amp? Honestly, I don't see how it would work. Could ask the wife to install it while I make dinner I suppose.

[4.3LXJ]

Take out pizza and beer?

[denverd1]

Take out pizza and beer?

Not opposed to it. Could also whip up a delightful chicken carbonara. raw egg on top seals the deal.

[Hum Wee JR]

Changed the oil and both o2 censors in the tj.

[4.3LXJ]

And how are your flash light batteries?

[Hum Wee JR]

Got it done and helped my neighbor hook up a swamp cooler before dark.

[bluedragon436]

Looked at it... and wished I had the spare money to get back to working on it... and get it further along than it currently is... Got a few things I have to take care of before the weather starts getting cooler.. Like get the original hatch back on it, and get the rear window in the hatch replaced with the "new" one... get the cheap HF air horns hooked up, so that I'll have horns again... and once I have the money to, take it by a shop and have it looked over real good, to make sure it's good to go before I head off down the road for some off road fun times, especially with the little one riding along...

[Brad 96XJ]

Needed to replace the exhaust manifold, noticed it needed a motor mount, better replace the Crank Shaft Position sensor while I got this room to work. Crap! forgot the new manifold gasket. I guess I should probably replace the front pipe of the exhaust also since it needs everything else from there back. Run number 2 to the parts store.

[4.3LXJ]

I predict a third run :D

[denverd1]

well the big alt was a no go. Had a ride line up for this past Sunday, so I just swapped locally and put it back on. Still no idea how you get a bigger alternator in there.

4.3 I just realized you're running a different engine, so different clearances up front. no way a 250 amp was going where the stock alt goes on a 4.0

[TeXJ]

Replaced my tranny mount to try and fix my driveline vibes. It did help, but I still hear like a hum of sorts. I need to do some more driving to really give it a test.

[bluedragon436]

About a week ago, since most of the roads around me were flooded due to high rain levels, I decided to take her to work.... Made it out of the parking lot to the complex and she decided to rid herself of the serpentine belt..... Well she didn't necessarily rid herself of it... just left the pulleys and wrapped around the main fan pulley.. so I manhandled her and made a 100pt u-turn in a random driveway and limped it back home, and swapped everything I had just swapped from the car to the Jeep in the pooring down rain, back into the car still in the pooring rain... and now 10minutes later, I'm on my way to work in the car.. Two days later I'm on my days off, so I wait until after midnight to avoid having anyone bitch at me for breaking the HOA rules and working on my vehicle in the parking lot... and install the new belt.. Took her out for a test drive... and have a blast again driving the ole girl.... I so can't wait to find a place where I can at least work on my s**t again... if not in a garage, I'm fine with that.. I just want to be able to work on my stuff again without getting s**t for it...

[4.3LXJ]

Don't you just love HOAs.

[TeXJ]

Drove mine to work today...

[cj4a nz]

Sorry but whats a HOA ?

sod not being able to work on your own Vehicles i can where I curently live but have not tools close by

[bluedragon436]

Needed to replace the exhaust manifold, noticed it needed a motor mount, better replace the Crank Shaft Position sensor while I got this room to work. Crap! forgot the new manifold gasket. I guess I should probably replace the front pipe of the exhaust also since it needs everything else from there back. Run number 2 to the parts store.

I hear that.. I'm in the same boat, when I finally have the money to do the full exhaust from manifold to tailpipe, and a place to actually be able to work on my own stuff!!


Don't you just love HOAs.

F**K NO I DON'T!!! They serve no purpose other than to irritate folks, and give the people who end up in the position, far too much power to be hungry to use/abuse!!! There is no way in hell I'll live somewhere that people can dictate what I can or cannot do to my house or on my property.. I mean I get that in theory they are supposed to be there to help keep the place looking good, and thus property values up... but damn!!! I'm so glad that this place is only temporary!!!


Sorry but whats a HOA ?

sod not being able to work on your own Vehicles i can where I curently live but have not tools close by

See above reply to Steve!!!

[denverd1]

HOA: Home Owners Association. CJ4A they make rules telling you how many jeeps you can have in your front yard. Fortunately, my neighbors don't seem to have a problem with power tools in the wee hours of the morning.

I should tell you all about the "Architecture Control Committee" (same as HOA) that is operated by a board of 1 in my neighborhood. Yes, 1 guy sits on the board and makes all decisions, levies fines, puts liens on property titles that you have to pay when you sell. Hate to get involved (too many plates spinning as it is) but I'm about to...

my jeep? been moving offices and haven't had the juice left in the tank to work on it when I get home.. plus my back is roasted and don't feel like doing shit. she's ready to wheel tho!! May slip out to Barnwell this weekend.

[cj4a nz]

cheers for that

kinda like that where I current live the rule is no noise sunday.

[Hum Wee JR]

Bought another jeep. I've owned 2 YJ'S, 2 TJ'S and most of c a WJ, but never a ZJ. Sigh........ I do know.

[cj4a nz]

nothing wrong with a ZJ ..... now to make it more XJ to be usable .............

[4.3LXJ]

Actually Warren, it will be V8 Barbie II :D

[denverd1]

nothing wrong with a ZJ ..... now to make it more XJ to be usable .............

won't taco the tie rod on a ZJ!

[Hum Wee JR]

New motor for the tj. Got to get it ready for this spring

[oderdene]

4 year old coolant pump was leaky through weep hole, ordered mopar one and replaced

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-maW_gR_CDEw/WydRbExSeEI/AAAAAAAAHOc/3n1uZuL72ToBj6UN4d4iqzJxgpIgBydrQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180613_110918.jpg

[denverd1]

4 year old coolant pump was leaky through weep hole, ordered mopar one and replaced

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-maW_gR_CDEw/WydRbExSeEI/AAAAAAAAHOc/3n1uZuL72ToBj6UN4d4iqzJxgpIgBydrQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180613_110918.jpg

the steel heater hose is one piece, the nut will NOT spin on it. wait till you get the pump off the rig to take it off....

[cj4a nz]

Actually Warren, it will be V8 Barbie II :D
really don't they do a factory v8 over there?, will be watching with intrest

[4.3LXJ]

No factory V8 in a TJ or JK or Jl. Motors over here are getting smaller. Unless they put a Hemi in some special edition, you will never see it from the factory. There was a V8 in the 72 - 75 CJ5. Those were sweet. You could do a direct bolt in of a 425 hp 401 cu in. Those were sweet all around

[denverd1]

No factory V8 in a TJ or JK or Jl. Motors over here are getting smaller. Unless they put a Hemi in some special edition, you will never see it from the factory. There was a V8 in the 72 - 75 CJ5. Those were sweet. You could do a direct bolt in of a 425 hp 401 cu in. Those were sweet all around

425 ponies!! :chuck: :gitrdun:

What's going in humwee's? SBC350?

[4.3LXJ]

Not sure on that one. He wants to rebuild the 4 banger that was in it, I want to put a turbocharged Subaru in it :D Or we have a good 2.8L that could be shoe horned in

[Dredwolf]

I actually ordered something for a Jeep......and it showed up at the house. I am hoping this will be the base solution to solve one of the issues with my WJ, and get the minor build moving once more. I have a damaged lower support, and need a starting point for a winch mount without the huge overhang of many of the WJ bumper ideas.
https://trailforged.com/product/beta-test-wj-high-clearance-radiator-support-replacement/

I'll post some pics of the DIY solution, but initial look in the box indicates clean, well-cut steel and clear directions.

[Brad 96XJ]

Got the rear axle shifted back. now just trying to decide on tire size... this is a 35. Im still on stock axles and open diffs. Im thinking keep that setup and going 35's, or welding the rear 8.25 and going 33's. any thoughts?
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[4.3LXJ]

I am not a fan of welded diffs. With those 35s on the street you will be risking a broken axle

[denverd1]

how much street vs trail? Also not a fan of welded diffs. throw a lunchbox locker in there and run your 35s

[Brad 96XJ]

Mostly trail rig. I actually picked up a used set of 33x12.5 bfg mud terrains for a smoking deal yesterday, so I guess I'm running 33's

[denverd1]

it'll burn through tires on the back with any street driving so keep that in mind, if you haven't welded it already that is....

[4.3LXJ]

I agree. You save a few bucks up front and pay for it in tires later

[Pinkyman]

I helped a good friend of mine get his Xj all ready for the Crawl for the Cure in 2 weeks. We put in new brakes, wheel cylinders, all brake lines, removed and replaced a broken bolt on the steering box, installed the header panel and customized it to work with the winch, and we also installed the winch plate and winch. Its getting there, and looks really good with the lift and 35s.

I also got some new straps for when I haul my Xj around. Northern Tool had them on sale for $10!

https://i.imgur.com/VIaOXkt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PSCZiCI.jpg

[denverd1]

clean jeep and those straps look great for a tenner!

[4.3LXJ]

Nice looking XJ

[Brad 96XJ]

Waiting on my new coils to show up so I mocked up the steering and Trac Bar.... noticed that my angles are all out of wack. I could drop my tie rod to under the knuckle which would intern drop my drag link about 1.5 in. not sure that will be enough. any thoughts?

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[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, this is the tough part of these conversions. Being up over the knuckle is cool, but plays hell with the track bar angle. If it was me, I would find someone to extend that track bar bracket down for you and then brace it to the other side. Otherwise you will have to go back under the knuckle

[jonb8]

You could also relocate the trackbar to in front of the axle and not under it... This is what I had to do and this is the bracket I used

https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-Q6VDsC6/0/fe9064bf/O/rte-tj3013_xl.jpg

[Brad 96XJ]

I think if i use this bracket my new trac bar will no longer work... where did this bracket come from?

[jonb8]

no you have to make a trackbar... but it lets you get your angles close

[bluedragon436]

Not sure on that one. He wants to rebuild the 4 banger that was in it, I want to put a turbocharged Subaru in it :D Or we have a good 2.8L that could be shoe horned in

As the now owner of a turbo charged Subaru.. I'd definitely say go with that option... Have some awesome power, not to mention great support for parts for any further upgrading... and that sweet boxer engine sound!!

[4.3LXJ]

As the now owner of a turbo charged Subaru.. I'd definitely say go with that option... Have some awesome power, not to mention great support for parts for any further upgrading... and that sweet boxer engine sound!!

If you have the 2.5L, that engine comes normally at 260 hp. However Subaru rates them with a potential of 320 hp. Put a 1 atmosphere waste gate on it and get that for about $100. Cheapest horsepower out there

[XJ Wheeler]

Noticed the XJs a/c was not blowing as cold the last couple weeks and last Sunday it stopped cooling so I figured I'd charge it. Of course ANYTHING I work on has to have its additional problems. So I fight with the king valve for an hour before giving up because the little square end is almost perfectly round by now. Time for more tools! Next day I go buy a 10" pipe wrench and another, flatter mouth set of visegrips. Turns out I chose wisely because the pipe wrench got it loose in 3.7 seconds and the visegrips cinched it down nicely. So, to bring this rather pointless story to an end I'd like to thank the engineers at Jeep for being so intellegent and gracious by putting the low pressure king valve on the bottom of the rear of the compressor with the shaft pointing toward the cylinder head...

[4.3LXJ]

Not sure why they ever used king valves in the first place. Tradition I guess

[XJ Wheeler]

Right! I think they just ran it like that for 3 years too, with them on the back anyway.

[Hum Wee JR]

Changed the head, the oil, the radiator, and flushed the coolant out of the block and heater core, added new antifreeze. No more misfire and seems to not be overheating anymore haven't pushed it to hard though.

[4.3LXJ]

That is good to hear

[bluedragon436]

Parked it, until I have time to figure out what is going on in the front axle, or rather with the front axle. It seems anytime I make a right turn now I end up with almost like a binding then a pop sound... I think it would seem that my TC is sort of still slightly in 4WD if that's possible, and with the Lokka in the front, it is causing the front axle to be "driving" and locks up what I think is my right side U-joint, but might be my left... I only think this is what is going on, due to my front tires are wearing far faster than they should, and far faster than they used to prior to me having the Lokka put in. I mean when I first had it all installed it worked great, and had no issues, I mean heck I drove it all the way down to NC no issues, no noises... and lately it seems as if this has started getting worse...

[OrangeXJ]

From past experience with my son's xj we had a spartan locker in the front. It did the exact same thing. "Lunch box lockers" don't work well in the front axle for DD. You need a select able locker in the front to keep this from happening.

[oderdene]

Replaced front brake calipers rotors and brake pads. Feeling smooth ride without drag and pull, but pedal is lil spongy.Brake start working around half past of pedal travel. Did a lots of bleeding, from longest to shortest, I mean passenger side rear, driver side rear then front right and left. Are there any way to bleed master cylinder on the vehicle? Long ago I installed wj brake booster with master cylinder without bench bleeding.

[4.3LXJ]

Happy independence day Od, a little late. I was going to remember that but slipped my mind. The best way to bleed a master cylinder I have found is to take a front brake caliper off and pump it up. Then push the cylinder back in with the hose attachment on the up side. This moves enough fluid to take the air with it. Doing it with all one motion is best. C clamp or disc brake tool is best

[Hum Wee JR]

I bought a battery and drove my grand cherokee I've had for a month for the first time today. Never even test drove the thing.

[oderdene]

Happy independence day Od, a little late. I was going to remember that but slipped my mind. The best way to bleed a master cylinder I have found is to take a front brake caliper off and pump it up. Then push the cylinder back in with the hose attachment on the up side. This moves enough fluid to take the air with it. Doing it with all one motion is best. C clamp or disc brake tool is best


Thanks a lot bro, will do this this weekend

[bluedragon436]

If you have the 2.5L, that engine comes normally at 260 hp. However Subaru rates them with a potential of 320 hp. Put a 1 atmosphere waste gate on it and get that for about $100. Cheapest horsepower out there

Not real sure how I missed this reply... I wish I had the 2.5L, especially cause it has the nice boxer rumble when you put an exhaust on it... I have the slightly better on gas mileage (depending on how you handle the skinny pedal)... and has even exhaust manifold, so it unfortunately doesn't have the nice rumble... but is still a blast so far, and will be even better wiht a little bit of massaging...

[bluedragon436]

From past experience with my son's xj we had a spartan locker in the front. It did the exact same thing. "Lunch box lockers" don't work well in the front axle for DD. You need a select able locker in the front to keep this from happening.

Yeah, that is what I was kind of thinking... Just not real sure why it's been pretty much fine up until lately... I drove it to the gym last night, and when I was stopped, I pulled it up into 4HI, and back down into 2wd... and it didn't seem to have any of the "binding" and definitely didn't make any of the popping.. Going to drive it to work tonight and tomorrow night and see how it does... if that's it, then I guess I'll trove through the storage unit and see if I can find the adjustable linkage (that I should have already put in) for the TC...

[Brad 96XJ]

Took the jeep out to the warehouse at work to flex it out to measure for shocks, bump stops, and check clearances. relatively happy with it. trying to figure out how to get more flex from the leafs...
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[Hum Wee JR]

I used my tj to help evacuate people in the oak fire today. Also to return them. After the fire was out The police road block wouldn't let the media in except on foot. They saw the jeep and asked for a ride. I agreed. Tomorrow in the light I get to wash borate off the jeep. Borate is the red stuff the planes use to extinguish the fire. It's very sticky and all over the roads

[prerunner1982]

Took the jeep out to the warehouse at work to flex it out to measure for shocks, bump stops, and check clearances. relatively happy with it. trying to figure out how to get more flex from the leafs...
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I would remove the thick overload, maybe replace it with the bottom leaf from the XJ pack? Or at least looking at the rear suspension pics you posted in another thread you had them on there. Hard to tell from this pic.


I used my tj to help evacuate people in the oak fire today. Also to return them. After the fire was out The police road block wouldn't let the media in except on foot. They saw the jeep and asked for a ride. I agreed. Tomorrow in the light I get to wash borate off the jeep. Borate is the red stuff the planes use to extinguish the fire. It's very sticky and all over the roads

Well done sir.

[4.3LXJ]

I use Isuzu rear leaves to make a bastard pack. Very flexible

[oderdene]

ugh, my 91 died while driving in traffic. Tried to start, cranking cranking, no start at all. Checked gas and it is there at port on fuel rail. Got a code 12 54 (camshaft sensor) 55. Called my son and tow to home. Then removed distributor cap and rotor then I found little metal with magnet is loose and saying hello and and waving at me from behind of pulse ring :(


Pulse ring removed and found a permanent magnet of Distributor pickup coil (part# 53009077) was loose

removed pin at bottom end gear, distributor disassembled, it is a part with many funny name and unleashed (?) magnet itself

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cXsASzto2Sc/W3RO9XnmKYI/AAAAAAAAHWg/sXYmiqYUmZQPxQYDNDnWgU-ziTt6_-dMACLcBGAs/s400/3.PNG (https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cXsASzto2Sc/W3RO9XnmKYI/AAAAAAAAHWg/sXYmiqYUmZQPxQYDNDnWgU-ziTt6_-dMACLcBGAs/s1600/3.PNG)

got a two part epoxy and used some copper wire to mount magnet to plastic, wait till epoxy harden enough and more epoxy there, where it needed

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rAHQZrUuIro/W3RPHndxEgI/AAAAAAAAHWk/8Z0TRN4BSl8HTUaqeaAXnyuz8SeUgDSAgCLcBGAs/s400/8.PNG (https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rAHQZrUuIro/W3RPHndxEgI/AAAAAAAAHWk/8Z0TRN4BSl8HTUaqeaAXnyuz8SeUgDSAgCLcBGAs/s1600/8.PNG)


Assembled and installed, PCM reset, and time to start engine. Wooohoo it works like a charm. Engine turned off and left for 24 hours to cure epoxy fully



Anyway, ordered new one, repaired one may not last long.
.

[4.3LXJ]

I could say that was good "Yankee Ingenuity" but that is not going to work where you are. :D

It would be better to say "Good Mongolian Ingenuity" :D

[denverd1]

Took the jeep out to the warehouse at work to flex it out to measure for shocks, bump stops, and check clearances. relatively happy with it. trying to figure out how to get more flex from the leafs...
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stock shackle?

[oderdene]

Went for camping

[oderdene]

View from top, sorry friends for picture orientation. Rotated on phone, but uploaded like this. We have to tilt head :D

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and relaxing at bottom
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[abebehrmann]

Went for camping

Sounds like fun. Hoping to plan a few camping trips once it cools down a bit more here in Texas. I see you brought your horses with you in case you need a little help pulling the Jeep out of the mud. :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:

[4.3LXJ]

Love the dogs Od, and nice scenery. Not what I expected for your part of the world

[denverd1]

Went for camping

beautiful dogs. Cane Corsos?
great landscapes as well

[oderdene]

beautiful dogs. Cane Corsos?
great landscapes as well

Grat dane, black is 1 year, grey one is 7 months old

[denverd1]

Grat dane, black is 1 year, grey one is 7 months old

solid pups!

[Brad 96XJ]

stock shackle?


Nope, 2in teraflex shackles

[bluedragon436]

Driving it to work.. still trying to figure out what is going on with this pop in the front end... I know it's related to the Lokka... but it hasn't done it at all, to include on the drive down from DE... just started about a month ago... So guess I'll have to scrape together some cash, and take it by the shop to get them to take a look at it and hopefully it'll be an easy fix... Got to try to figure it out quickly, as I'll most likely be taking the XJ 3.5hrs south to GA for my first UTA weekend, as I finally got everything done and lined up to get back into the military, while only the USAF Reserve, it's better than nothing, gets me back to working on aircraft, and my retirement... and gets my foot in the door to try and get a full time position either as a civilian working in the unit, or full time reservist... So hopefully she makes the trip there and back safely.... Made it 13hrs down to NC from DE, so should be good... With having quite a few small things, that I can't work on where I live... it kills me every time I drive it... and I keep thinking about letting it go, and picking up either a 00+ GC or a Commander to have... but as I don't really need a comfy family car anymore (since I traded my Ram in on the WRX (once I get the brakes done on it, I'll be able to drive it again)... but I know if I do let it go, and get a GC or Commander, I'll regret it and want to get another play toy... so might as well just keep her and work on her as I can, and still keep the HOA happy...

[4.3LXJ]

Good to hear you are wheeling it James

[denverd1]

Driving it to work.. still trying to figure out what is going on with this pop in the front end... I know it's related to the Lokka... but it hasn't done it at all, to include on the drive down from DE... just started about a month ago... So guess I'll have to scrape together some cash, and take it by the shop to get them to take a look at it and hopefully it'll be an easy fix... Got to try to figure it out quickly, as I'll most likely be taking the XJ 3.5hrs south to GA for my first UTA weekend, as I finally got everything done and lined up to get back into the military, while only the USAF Reserve, it's better than nothing, gets me back to working on aircraft, and my retirement... and gets my foot in the door to try and get a full time position either as a civilian working in the unit, or full time reservist... So hopefully she makes the trip there and back safely.... Made it 13hrs down to NC from DE, so should be good... With having quite a few small things, that I can't work on where I live... it kills me every time I drive it... and I keep thinking about letting it go, and picking up either a 00+ GC or a Commander to have... but as I don't really need a comfy family car anymore (since I traded my Ram in on the WRX (once I get the brakes done on it, I'll be able to drive it again)... but I know if I do let it go, and get a GC or Commander, I'll regret it and want to get another play toy... so might as well just keep her and work on her as I can, and still keep the HOA happy...

what's the situation when it pops? braking? corners?

[oderdene]

decided to add secondary leaf spring with half wrap for my rear to:
- decrease axle wrap,
- prevent leaf sliding if primary leaf broke (had once, last year)


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YLDKAjuCeh0/W4PxLx3gunI/AAAAAAAAHX4/d1eruLudL0cdxnpUq_N1j-3Oobnmf4fsQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180826_183029.jpg (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YLDKAjuCeh0/W4PxLx3gunI/AAAAAAAAHX4/d1eruLudL0cdxnpUq_N1j-3Oobnmf4fsQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180826_183029.jpg)

[prerunner1982]

Once again driving the 93 2 door as a daily driver.
Engine from my 97 XJ.
Axles from a 99 XJ.
4.5" lift with an assortment of Ironman4x4fab products.
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[oderdene]

found a rubber hose fault at top of the evap canister, cut at good point and connected back. It seems to going to fuel tank. My snake in fuel tank stopped hissing long time ago, hoped to hiss again after reconnecting this hose but still quiet there.


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ua9SOCLtwc/W5ZbcJMfMfI/AAAAAAAAHZg/wM4M7pJijycR_2PiBpQGMd1FDWBinKwDQCLcBGAs/s320/Untitled.png (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ua9SOCLtwc/W5ZbcJMfMfI/AAAAAAAAHZg/wM4M7pJijycR_2PiBpQGMd1FDWBinKwDQCLcBGAs/s1600/Untitled.png)





Also replaced ignition coil with NGK one, now she idling more stable and felt a some increase in skinny pedal response.

EDIT: do I need a reset the PCM?

[bluedragon436]

Took the jeep out to the warehouse at work to flex it out to measure for shocks, bump stops, and check clearances. relatively happy with it. trying to figure out how to get more flex from the leafs...
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Wish I could flex mine out like that.. heck, I'd love to see if mine would even be able to flex out that much.... Looks good either way!!


Went for camping

Beautiful pups you got there.. Can't wait to get Jeep pup(s)!!

[4.3LXJ]

found a rubber hose fault at top of the evap canister, cut at good point and connected back. It seems to going to fuel tank. My snake in fuel tank stopped hissing long time ago, hoped to hiss again after reconnecting this hose but still quiet there.


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ua9SOCLtwc/W5ZbcJMfMfI/AAAAAAAAHZg/wM4M7pJijycR_2PiBpQGMd1FDWBinKwDQCLcBGAs/s320/Untitled.png (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ua9SOCLtwc/W5ZbcJMfMfI/AAAAAAAAHZg/wM4M7pJijycR_2PiBpQGMd1FDWBinKwDQCLcBGAs/s1600/Untitled.png)





Also replaced ignition coil with NGK one, now she idling more stable and felt a some increase in skinny pedal response.

EDIT: do I need a reset the PCM?

It will reset itself over time

[prerunner1982]

Once again NOT driving my 93 2 door.
Drove it for 3 days and lost the clutch master cylinder. It was the only part of the clutch system that wasn't new.
Replaced it and got about 15' before the new slave cylinder with less than 150 miles started puking.
Long story short I found out I have too much crankshaft end play and pulled the engine yesterday. Going to replace the thrust bearing, maybe all the main bearings and hopefully everything else is good, otherwise.... :sign0181:

[denverd1]

knock knock! anybody home?

With cool weather coming, that means wheeling season is here. Headed to Disney, OK in 2 weeks so today went to check out the jeep and get her ready for some fun. Not sure what's drawing power down with everything off, even CB unplugged, but I've got a Bosch AGM that was new in May that's deader than Elvis. Looking at battery cut off switches while i charge up the battery. Looked at a few solar chargers as well. not sure what i'm going to do yet.

Also gave the Dana 44s a gander to see what all is there and what's not. they came off a waggy so setup for leafs. Did notice a lot rust pitting on the knuckles and tubes so these are gonna need some serious work with wire wheel and flap disc. But everything's there and will start tearing them down soon.

yall do any wheeling this summer?

[4.3LXJ]

Unfortunately, no due to the Jeep needing a new engine. Been getting the kids TJ going with a 5.2L V8. Finally got it positioned like I want it. Will post pics after weekend

[denverd1]

battery dead was DEAD. got a Champion AGM replaced for free, same 4 year full replacement warranty. also bought a 12V switch so I can interrupt the circuit when i'ts gonna be parked for a bit. the solar charger was a cool idea, but I can see the neighborhood kids messing with it.

[TeXJ]

Unfortunately, no due to the Jeep needing a new engine. Been getting the kids TJ going with a 5.2L V8. Finally got it positioned like I want it. Will post pics after weekend

build thread on that?

[4.3LXJ]

build thread on that?

Yeah, the V8 Barbie II

[denverd1]

Unfortunately, no due to the Jeep needing a new engine. Been getting the kids TJ going with a 5.2L V8. Finally got it positioned like I want it. Will post pics after weekend

any progress on TJ swap?

you decide on an engine?

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, it is a roller now. Time to put stuff back on it and fire it up. Will post later

[bluedragon436]

Not nothing... Mainly cause I'm down in GA for UTA weekend with the Reserves.. .and she's not really a long haul ride... I'm still needing to get up with a shop to have them take a look at the front axle and identify what is causing the popping... and hopefully it won't be killer expensive to get repaired and back up and running smoothly.. Although I did use it Thursday morning to jump start my MR2, and while the hood was up and the engine running I noticed the cylinder 1 arching from the plug wire boot over to the head... might explain some of the "skipping" I've been feeling/hearing lately...

[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like the night time lightning show to find that miss

[bluedragon436]

Nothing like the night time lightning show to find that miss

It was actually a pretty strong lightning show that I managed to see during the day.. Might have to go check it out at night thought just to see how it looks.. cause why not, right?!! LOL...

[denverd1]

It was actually a pretty strong lightning show that I managed to see during the day.. Might have to go check it out at night thought just to see how it looks.. cause why not, right?!! LOL...

shoot a quick vid!! should clear up your miss

[prerunner1982]

Main bearings were good, replaced thrust bearing, rod bearings, oil pump, and rear main.
Crankshaft end play is now within spec.

Saturday I put the engine back within the "frame rails"
Sunday I mated the trans to the engine and buttoned everything else up.
Drove it to work. So far all is well, shifts good, no leaks.

I also pulled the cruise control unit from the 97 and installed it into the 93. I have to splice the plug from the 97. I have a turn signal stalk with cruise on order to hopefully finish it off. I have to replace the turn signal switch anyways since I have to hold it to activate the right blinker. I also have the shifter bushing and seal on order.

[downsy]

Rebuilt the rear brakes this morning, everything but the backing plate, and had Nubs tires put my new tires on.

Leak still wasnt fixed so I pulled the oil pan and replaced the rear main seal this afternoon. I was losing about a quart of oil every 100 miles.

The seal was rock hard and the seal lips broke apart in my hands by just squeezing them. Hopefully this will fix the majority of my oil leak issue. It's looking like I may need to pull the timing chain cover off if I cant get it to stop leaking as well.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181026/b02012255c0cd92ef64e560f6aebe1c1.jpg

[carloxj]

Replaced the O2 sensor and cleaned the throttle body

[oderdene]

Replaced almost everything, CPS, TPS, IAC, throttle body gasket, thermostat (195 F), coolant temperature and air temperature sender, ignition coil, rotor, cap, spark plug wires and plugged a pinhole at a bottom of a fuel tank. Oil filter adapter o-rings and oil filter also replaced, oil changed (Castrol 5W-30) Air filter, spark plugs, MAP sensor and AT filter changed within a year. PCM reset. hope MPG will increase, it was a 130-150 mile in city with full tank. BTW, who have seen warped thermostat housing? Mine had a gap at driver side bottom (around 3-5 hour position) and I used a decent amount of silicone gasket maker while install. So far, no leak.

[4.3LXJ]

Looks like you did a lot of work on that Od. Most of those tstat housings I have seen are just cast with no machined surfaces. Doesn't surprise me it is not fitting flush

[oderdene]

Looks like you did a lot of work on that Od. Most of those tstat housings I have seen are just cast with no machined surfaces. Doesn't surprise me it is not fitting flush


yeah, before winter, need to do something to decrease her appetite :D

While shifting N-D or N-R and back; felt like someone kick me :P it was very annoying for long time. Before adding 2nd leaf to a set, I just thought, reason was flexy leaf spring. After adding 1 more leaf there axle wrap seems gone, but kicking still there.

Look at rear diff while friend shifting gears, found a lots of rotation at rear pinion. Opened rear diff and saw planetary bevel gears (? 2 small gears that cross pin inserts) had a movement. There was washer at each end, but still have a small space for 1 more washer. After a full 3 hours under rear pumpkin, finally inserted additional washer at both side and cross pin installed there. Now there is no play at gears, everything sits flush with each other :D

[4.3LXJ]

Sounds like that diff has some wear. Must be a D35?

[oderdene]

Sounds like that diff has some wear. Must be a D35?


C8.25 27 spline posi bro, with 4.56

[denverd1]

headed back to Hidden Falls for redemption. will put new battery in and try to install kill switch. give it all a once over maybe even a bath before I leave

[4.3LXJ]

Bring back lots of pics

[denverd1]

:camera: :xj-red:

[oderdene]

Few days ago thermal fuse in resistor pack blown and blower running on High only. Then on High, it blows 25A fuse frequently, after 2-3 minutes. Thermal fuse replaced with similar one and blower replaced also. After that, longest spring shaped resistor was melt and I got blower running High only. Ordered resistor pack, blower speed selector from Rockauto.com. r. Today checked all connectors, they were normal without any corrosion etc and replaced resistor pack and speed selector. Checked blower speed at 4 positions, after few minutes I got blower running High only and fuse blowing starts.

Decided to wire blower directly to battery through relay and fuse with actuating switch inside a cab. Winter is already here, so blower high only is okay for me :D

PS: temperature will be controlled by blower on-off and window up-down :D





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[4.3LXJ]

I never really have liked the design for out blower speed selector. They burn out eventually. I hear ya, winter is here and heat is needed

[oderdene]

Rewired blower motor through relay powered directly from battery, with switch in dash. So high speed only and blows like jet engine :D Noisy too, time to increase normal stereo volume :D

[downsy]

Pulled the door panels off of the Driver's side doors. Having sticky locks, that needed a healthy dose of lithium spray lube and thought my driver door would have a bad rod clip but instead had a busted handle spring. The saran wrap was still on the doors indicating that these doors haven't been opened since the Jeep rolled out of the factory 23 years ago.

Going to try to do the passenger side today

[downsy]

Cleaned up and reorganized the cargo area on the Jeep. Modded the lid on the military footlocker type box in the back to be able to strap things down on it.

Checked the transfer case because I've noticed a small leak from the output shaft seal. It was almost a quart low order a new seal and slip yoke bushing to get it fixed back up.

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[downsy]

Replaced the slip yoke bushing and seal on the transfercase ot the Jeep and swapped in the new old stock steering wheel........while also watching kids haha

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[4.3LXJ]

Started on putting 3" schedule 80 PVC air storage tank in the space between the inner panel and outside sheet metal. Should give me about 3 gal air tank and get rid of the 2 gal taking up cargo space

[downsy]

R/Red the header, drivers side motor mount and transmission mount. Passenger side mount is coming up so just waiting on a part.

Wound up having an exhaust leak right after restarting. Snugged up the lower center manifold bolts and it went away.

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[downsy]

Trans temp gauge installed.

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[downsy]

Replaced the leaf spring shackles and changed the rear diff fluid with 85w140 and put a lubelocker on. Old shackles had blown out bushings and it's easier to just replace he shackles than press new bushings into the old ones.

Also replaced the CCV elbows and grommets in the valve cover. One of the previous owners used the wrong front elbow and used two of the small orifice elbows which is incorrect. .

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[downsy]

Pulled my front driveshaft to try to track down a vibration. Found the slip yoke had a little play so currently shopping for a new one. This did clear up a good bit of highway speed vibes removing it but not all of it

While inspecting my tcase leak which I think I've tracked down to the speedo sensor, I found the rear driveshaft slip yoke with play as well. I pulled the rear drive shaft and checked the output shaft for play and found none so I ordered up a new Dana/Spicer slip yoke for the rear drive shaft.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Did the 136 amp zj alternator upgrade. Had an intermittent drop in voltage and threw a code 41. Checked connections and saw nothing so I got a reman unit and found out to fit the 136 amp you have to grind down the timing cover and block. But hey, weight reduction bro! Pumping out 14.1 now!

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[4.3LXJ]

I like big alternators. I always thought factory units were undersized, especially for 4X4s

[Retired Firefighter]

Over the last couple weeks I was noticing the blower fan making more noise. It also only operates on high and has since I bought it. That is on the list of fixing. Anyhow, the other day when I started the jeep, the fan made a clunk clunk noise then quit all together. I assumed it blew a fuse when what ever got caught in it.

After much cursing, I finally was able to get the fan motor out. This is what I found.

I also found where they probably got in. I'm guessing while deer hunting.

[4.3LXJ]

So now you need a license to transport wild animals?

[Retired Firefighter]

Only if you cross state lines.

[4.3LXJ]

:keegirl:

[downsy]

Last night I patched up some of the wiring on the Jeep. Namely the oil pressure sensor wire that had some missing insulation which was grounding out causing the oil pressure gauge to go haywire. Cut out the bad section and spliced it back together. Same for the O2 sensor wires. On the Jeep side of the harness I had some bare wires from heat and oil soaking the wires for so long :/, maybe the cause of my poor fuel mileage? Who knows but we'll see if it helps at all.

I took apart the connector which still had a good seal and cleaned up the wires and applied some electrical tape and heat shrink for now, I can no longer find this specific connector so I'm going to see if I can find any of the female pins that go into connector itself and cut out the bad sections of wire and rewire with new pins. If I can't do that I'm going to rewire with a another connector of somesort.

Also dropped the driveshaft out of the rear....again, and installed a new slip yoke onto it. The old one had a bad spot where the seal would normally ride and a 60 dollar slip yoke was a lot cheaper than a 230 dollar driveshaft.

[carloxj]

Done installing the RE coil springs that I got from 4wheelonline. I went with 3.5" lift.

[bluedragon436]

About to list up my 01 MR-S for sale for my XJ!! LOL.. Does that count??!!! Nah, but seriously, I don't need the car anymore as I have the WRX which is both fun and family friendly... so figure if I can get the MR-S sold, I'll take some of the money from that to get the front axle fixed... and hope that it won't be too expensive... that way I have some money left over to get the rear hatch glass fixed, and get the factory hatch back on the XJ... And hopefully still have some money to put into the WRX for fun stuff too..

[denverd1]

couple days ago, drained and refilled trans fluid. 3 quarts came out, took almost 4 to get it full. will drive it around a little and see how it looks. can't be a whole lot in cooler lines and cooler, but I want it all out.
also pulled the interior panel off the rear hatch and reconnected the gate release latch-a-majig. also installed a paracord release for the inside. so I'm never stuck on the trail trying to access tools or whatever with the gate release thing not working.

also did some figuring on getting these 44s installed. can't believe all the work I'm about to do to run slightly bigger tires. guess that's why we call it an addiction

HNY fellas
:D :beer:

[denverd1]

Over the last couple weeks I was noticing the blower fan making more noise. It also only operates on high and has since I bought it. That is on the list of fixing. Anyhow, the other day when I started the jeep, the fan made a clunk clunk noise then quit all together. I assumed it blew a fuse when what ever got caught in it.

After much cursing, I finally was able to get the fan motor out. This is what I found.

I also found where they probably got in. I'm guessing while deer hunting.

Good catch. those little bastards sure can make a mess of anything

[bluedragon436]

Contemplated selling it again... Do I want to sell it, NO... but hate seeing it just sitting there... even more so knowing in my head all the issues that I need to work to get it her.. some of which I could do myself just fine... if I had somewhere to work on it... so instead the repairs will cost me more, as I have to pay a shop to do them.. damn HOA terrorists!!! So can't wait to buy her a "new" house!!!

[downsy]

Changed the power steering fluid again. Going to keep doing the resiviour until I get clean fluid in the system.

And replaced the drivers side door check the old OEM unit was unsalvagable. Gottareplced the passenger side too but wanted to see what I thought of this CROWN replacement first.

At least one back door will need one in the near future.

Also reorganized the cargo box in my cargo area.

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[downsy]

Went to replace all of the cooling system hoses today. Accidently cut the longer of the two heater hoses for the short spot like an idiot so now i wait for a hose to come into NAPA.

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Also found this gem of engineering holding the lower radiator hose to the water pump. Ill grab a new one when i pick up my new heater hose from NAPA

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[Retired Firefighter]

Last Friday, I finally finished fixing the heater in my XJ. I did it outside in the driveway. It was +6 degrees and snowing, but I was able to install the new blower motor and resister. Now I have heat and variable fan speeds. Just in time too, it's been blow zero until this morning. It's now +3. We had 4-5 inches of snow Friday and another 4-5 in expected for tomorrow.

[denverd1]

started working on my front 44. I knew rust was pretty bad, but got a stubborn castle nut and cotter pin, looks I'll have to break out the cutting wheel on it. Fun stuff! Need to order bearings, ball joints, locker, 3 link parts. hope my wallet and wife are ready!! LOL!

[4.3LXJ]

I hear ya there. Ordered a few things myself, but nowhere near close

[bluedragon436]

Still waiting to get her a place to be able to get back to working on her again... I'd be so much happier right now if I could at least do small stuff to her... like being able to pull the diff cover off and take a look at the front differential and see if I can see anything easily/clearly visible causing this random ass popping... I'm hoping to get the MR-S sold soon so I can get her in and get this stuff taken care of and be able to enjoy driving her again, and hopefully even get her out and play some this year finally!!

[denverd1]

Still waiting to get her a place to be able to get back to working on her again... I'd be so much happier right now if I could at least do small stuff to her... like being able to pull the diff cover off and take a look at the front differential and see if I can see anything easily/clearly visible causing this random ass popping... I'm hoping to get the MR-S sold soon so I can get her in and get this stuff taken care of and be able to enjoy driving her again, and hopefully even get her out and play some this year finally!!

pop that diff cover off!

[denverd1]

Still waiting to get her a place to be able to get back to working on her again... I'd be so much happier right now if I could at least do small stuff to her... like being able to pull the diff cover off and take a look at the front differential and see if I can see anything easily/clearly visible causing this random ass popping... I'm hoping to get the MR-S sold soon so I can get her in and get this stuff taken care of and be able to enjoy driving her again, and hopefully even get her out and play some this year finally!!

Steve had some luck flipping the cam gears around. still, sounds like somethings dragging on one side. ever messed with the unit bearings? perhaps one isn't spinning like it should....

[downsy]

Pulled the interior hunting for rust, I also power washed the carpet while I had it out and replaced the weather strip on both front doors and the lift gate.

Found a few spots and a few small holes. Busted the rust out with a wire wheel and a flapper wheel. I tried to spot weld the holes but even on the lowest amperage i could run i kept blowing the holes out bigger [emoji58]

So i hosed everything down with rustoleum top and bottom and used a tube of silicone and the change i found under the carpets to make my 1 dollar and 1 cent patch.

Certainly not professional haha.

So ill reassemble tomorrow after the carpets dry out and i give the sealant and paint time to cure.

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[denverd1]

Pulled the interior hunting for rust, I also power washed the carpet while I had it out and replaced the weather strip on both front doors and the lift gate.

Found a few spots and a few small holes. Busted the rust out with a wire wheel and a flapper wheel. I tried to spot weld the holes but even on the lowest amperage i could run i kept blowing the holes out bigger [emoji58]

So i hosed everything down with rustoleum top and bottom and used a tube of silicone and the change i found under the carpets to make my 1 dollar and 1 cent patch.

Certainly not professional haha.

So ill reassemble tomorrow after the carpets dry out and i give the sealant and paint time to cure.

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Looks good!

On those small rust spots, you can weld a spot then let it cool for a couple seconds then hit it again with another spot. Letting it cool like that may let it hold better instead of blowing through. Had to do that when I welded to unibody up front for bumper tie ins.

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[downsy]

Yeah i tried that. As soon as the arc started it would open the holes up. Im guessing theres simply not enough metal left in those spots. Guess I could have attempted to braze it.

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[Retired Firefighter]

I went to start my XJ today. 2 days of sitting outside in -28 deg weather. It groaned, but wouldn't spin over fast enough to start. I saw there is a block heater on it, so I plugged it in. As I went around the front, I noticed yellow/green coolant drips in the snow across the front of the jeep (before I plugged it in). Oh Oh! I bet the radiator froze and cracked. It made it through last winter fine, but it wasn't quite this cold.


So, now the question is: What is a good replacement radiator and where to get it?

[4.3LXJ]

Uh Oh. I used to use a 100W light bulb and a good blanket over the hood and fenders

[denverd1]

I went to start my XJ today. 2 days of sitting outside in -28 deg weather. It groaned, but wouldn't spin over fast enough to start. I saw there is a block heater on it, so I plugged it in. As I went around the front, I noticed yellow/green coolant drips in the snow across the front of the jeep (before I plugged it in). Oh Oh! I bet the radiator froze and cracked. It made it through last winter fine, but it wasn't quite this cold.



So, now the question is: What is a good replacement radiator and where to get it?

hope it's just the rad!

[Retired Firefighter]

After a couple hours of being plugged in, I found that the block heater does work. I turned the key and it fired right up. I let it warm up and took it for a short drive. There was minimal coolant leaking, but some. Tomorrow is supposed to up to about 30 deg, so I plan on investigating some. Hopefully it isn't as bad as I suspect.

[downsy]

Eeek. Theres no reason a regular OEM type replacment cant work if everything else is working right.

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[Retired Firefighter]

I was able to look a little closer at the coolant leak on my XJ. It looks like it's the radiator, not a hose or connection.

I read all 12 pages of the "Lets talk about radiators" thread and came away with the fact for the most part, the OEM style radiator will work just fine for most applications.

Now the question is: which one to get? Do I get the cheapo for $54 or $63 for a SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1193 or CSF 3251 for $64? All from rock auto. All are aluminum with plastic tanks. All are 1 row. The cheapo doesn't give specs, the spectra CU1193 is 1" thick and the CSF 3251 is 1 1/4 thick. All the ones I've looked at come with the tranny oil cooler. I have a manual. Maybe it doesn't matter, but I would think that without the oil cooler, it would cool better?

I could get the cheapo, treat it like a throw away part and plan on replacing it or spend a little more and maybe have the same luck. Who knows with quality these days?

[4.3LXJ]

If you have a manual, having a tranny cooler doesn't matter. Personally, I don't like plastic tanks. All aluminum is better

[Retired Firefighter]

All aluminum would be nice. In my research I found that they go for $300-$1000+. Although, I did find this one.

http://www.radiatorexpress.com/product/all/jeep/1996/cherokee/sport/40l-l6/218218/1180369

[denverd1]

All aluminum would be nice. In my research I found that they go for $300-$1000+. Although, I did find this one.

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pretty good number on it.

[carloxj]

Done replacing the heater control valve and the water pump.

[downsy]

Last night Wrapped up my 12v solar generator project by adding the last 2 batteries and building the hold down. Weighs a ton lol. Really want to go to lithium batteries but the Dakota lithiums would be about 300 bucks haha. But this will give me about 21 amp hours of reserve capacity. Decided not to mount the ham radio and do a permanent wire job but went with an SAE connector so i can move it if i want. Went ahead and added a mic mount on the lid for basecamp use.

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Today i added a heatshield setup to help with heatsoak on the fuel rail, installed a probably overkill transmission cooler and started the rock slider build by cutting out the rails and frame mounts.

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[downsy]

Got the mouting plates for the Jeep rock sliders drilled out and got the uniframe drilled on the passengerside and measurements for the "legs" on the same side.

Also did a coolant flush and thermostat replacement on a friends jeep JK Wrangler.

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[denverd1]

cut and hammered back more pinch seam on inner fenders. was starting to chunk my tires pretty bad.
also relocated extended brake line brackets. had them too far back and tire contacted driver side. now they're tucked behind the shocks.

[carloxj]

Just cleaned the battery terminals and cables. Then I went to my buddy's garage to pick up the used xd wheels (https://4wheelonline.com/XD-Series-TruckWheels.1180). Planning to install them this coming weekend.

[downsy]

Changed oil/filter and transmission fluid and swapped the Oil Filter adapter Orings for some OEM ones. Hope to slow down the little oil leak I've got going. Leaking about 1 and a quarter quarts per oil change (5,000 miles) right now :( also pulled an oil sample and installed one of those drain valves in place of the oil drain plug. Also cut the "legs" for the rock sliders hope to weld them up late tonight after the wife gets home from work or very early tomorrow morning.

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[prerunner1982]

Done replacing the heater control valve...

Next time and there will be a next time ditch the control valve and use later model heater hoses.

[bluedragon436]

Drove her... It's been quite a while since I drove her... with the exhaust leak, rattling ass and leaking hatch, and the axle pop... was great to drive her again... but can't wait to get the bugs (at least some of them) worked out and get to driving her more .... will have to be getting her registered this next month... just trying to figure out what's cheaper, NC or SC.. lol

[downsy]

Wife had an overnight work thing and i had to work this morning so dropped the kids off with grandma got back home from that around 1030 and ran the welder on the rock rails till I ran out of wire. :/ almost got them done have two more endcaps to weld on.

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[4.3LXJ]

Looking good

[oderdene]

Dash light bulbs replaced with white LEDs


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[4.3LXJ]

Looks nice and bright Od

[Retired Firefighter]

Dash light bulbs replaced with white LEDs


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What bulbs did you use and are they dimmable?

[oderdene]

What bulbs did you use and are they dimmable?some chinese leds, sourced locally 1$ each, similar size with bulbs. No, they are not dimmable bro

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[downsy]

Finished up the rails and installed them. Playing Mr Mom on my days off really slows me down. Also replaced the division bar and window seals on the drivers door.

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