What did you do to your Jeep today?

[4.3LXJ]

Built a track bar. This one will not crump on me.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/2011-07-05_20-10-16_343.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Continued researching parts, and designing out some homemade ideas I have been thinking about!!

[alwaysxj]

cleaned the inside. looks really good. also took hungry people food....

[Mudderoy]

Built a track bar. This one will not crump on me.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/2011-07-05_20-10-16_343.jpg

purdy.

[rugidone]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/DSC01190_1_2_3_tonemapped.jpg

Cleaned mine up and went mall crawling.

[Mudderoy]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/DSC01190_1_2_3_tonemapped.jpg

Cleaned mine up and went mall crawling.

Looks good, add the picture of the shoes you got at the mall.

[Paddletrucker]

I may have secured a deal to get mine HOME!! FINALLY! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed.:pray::pray:

[XJ4IV]

Gave mine a raise... rolling 36: swampers now WHEW I feel like a real jeep again
Cameras dead Ill snap some pics in a bit though

[XJ4IV]

Gave mine a raise... rolling 36: swampers now WHEW I feel like a real jeep again
Cameras dead Ill snap some pics in a bit though

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1477.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1478.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1479.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1480.jpg
I think 36's look perfect on there!

[bluedragon436]

That does look really good Scott!! If I end up registering my XJ in SC I will probably be going to 35's and some fender trimming over the next year.. I think they look so awesome with the larger tires like that!!

[TeXJ]

nice rims scott!

[Mudderoy]

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1477.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1478.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1479.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1480.jpg
I think 36's look perfect on there!

Stop screwing around and re-gear the axles. GEEZ! :rolleye0012:

[TeXJ]

Stop screwing around and re-gear the axles. GEEZ! :rolleye0012:

:D haha

[Paddletrucker]

That is one cool, beastly looking machine!! Makes me want two XJ's, one for a daily driver and one to make a huge 'ol, intimidating looking swamp beast!!

I'll bet that thing's a blast!

[Mudderoy]

I replaced the bad vacuum gauge with one that works...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ViM6Ax5LSAs/Thz56csYAyI/AAAAAAAABBQ/BDCDWKFbeG4/s576/2011-07-12%25252018.52.10.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-njstCN8RB78/Thz6BZL9BTI/AAAAAAAABBU/76U0y7n-Bck/s576/2011-07-12%25252018.51.56.jpg

[prerunner1982]

I washed my XJ yesterday.... it rained today. lol It was a much welcomed rain though so no complaints.

[4.3LXJ]

Definitely looks like it means business

[XJ4IV]

Definitely looks like it means business

and business is GOOOOOOOOOD!!!!

[bigjim350]

Well today I kinda forgot I owned an XJ. It has been out of sight and out of mind over at my shop. But then I got my pay check and remebered I own a jeep.............so now the check is gone

[Metlic53]

took the 8.25 cover off the 87 and the dana 30 cover off to find out they were full of water. the 8.25 is ok but the 30 is completely rusted inside. Maybe it will be ok, with luck...full of mud and water......oh and found out when i push the brake in, the running lights come on LOL

[TeXJ]

I haven't seen it in 3 days...i think it is still in the back yard...

[alwaysxj]

Got my "FREE" fox shoxs put on.
http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/girlsandshocks009.jpg?t=1310612663

This was not done today, last week sometime but just got around to taking a pic for wayne....
http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/coppercup2011003.jpg?t=1310612711

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/coppercup2011001.jpg?t=1310612734

[KH96XJ]

Did the Grand Cherokee fan clutch upgrade. Have the hood off right now so wont know if it helped me till after I get it put back on.

[kristin]

Cleaned it out, just like every morning

[cantab27]

well finally got around to fitting on board air....
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http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0500.jpg

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yall think im doing it wrong......:rolleye0012:

[4.3LXJ]

No problem mate. All you need is a snorkel for it and a pipe to the outside for exhaust.

[bigjim350]

Drove mine around some more. Have come to a definite conclusion that I cant maintain a temp less than 210 with this 2 core rad. Plan on getting my thin factory 1 core repaired and putting it back in.

[msmoorenburg]

picked up a front shaft for the sye and a 1 core radiator

[PEI-XJ]

went playing in the mud

[Metlic53]

realized both hub bearings are gone in the 87's dana 30 so i'm going to throw it out and put in the 30 i bought from XJ4IV one of these days :rolleye0012:

[jccatt]

Cleaned some more mud off the inside with my work clothes lol

[XJ4IV]

used mine as a resume today... should see tomorrow about the job wish me luck ya'll!
here the place!
http://jonesjeeptx.com/
and www.jonesn4jeeps.com

[msmoorenburg]

Installed a SYE :moon:

[Metlic53]

got the aussie locker out of the 8.25 with the help of Matt and gave it to him :thumbsup: Now he can go listen to all the clicking :rolleyes:

[msmoorenburg]

got the aussie locker out of the 8.25 with the help of Matt and gave it to him :thumbsup: Now he can go listen to all the clicking :rolleyes:

lol good thing its not a dd ;)

[XJ4IV]

matts jeep has come further in 6 months than most of ours have in 3 years LOL

[OverEasy]

Did this yesterday... Finally fixed my Oil Pressure Sensor on my XJ! No more check engine light!!!

[Mudderoy]

Removed the 3 row all metal CSF radiator and installed the 1 row aluminum/plastic Performance Radiator, radiator. I feel like I'm taking a step backwards. ;)

[prcjeep]

tore down both rear brake assemblys, cleaned everything, replaced a wheel cylinder and shoes, bleed the brakes, adjusted the e-brake cable and boy is it nice to have a functioning e-brake and a firm brake pedal!

[jccatt]

Ordered some Jeep towel seat covers for my birthday present from my girls.

[msmoorenburg]

Took it for a spin and the gauge never got to 210 :D its still kinda shocking. but now i have a power steering leak that I'll address this weekend

[Mudderoy]

Well as already stated in another thread, I tested the new radiator yesterday on the highway. 75 to 80 mph for 16 miles and it got a tad above 210. Ran cool like a cucumber "a RED cucumber!" as soon as I slowed to 65. Actually it was still pretty cool at just over 210. It didn't smell hot.

Now what I need to do is get it to drive smoother. I think a SYE and new tires will do it. It drove fine at 80 mph but it was loud and full of vibes.

I did notice that my vacuum pressure is pretty low at that speed. I guess the engine is just heavily loaded at that speed and rpm.

I'm hoping the 33" tires will help the rpms a bit.

[TeXJ]

looked at it this morning as i was brining up the trash cans.

[XJ4IV]

Took it for a spin and the gauge never got to 210 :D its still kinda shocking. but now i have a power steering leak that I'll address this weekend
I used the lucas stop leak for power steering system and amazingly it worked flawless... like magic kinda

[XJ4IV]

took it for a doorless exploration in texas hill country... theres little trails out here EVERYWHERE!!! I think Im in love! lol
stopped into a place to observe the view of the dried up Pedernales river
walked back to my jeep and admired the look so I snapped a pic... also installed my lightbar this morning...the two upright ones on the outside are 100 watts and the rest are 55 watts
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG009-1.jpg

[TeXJ]

looking good yo!

[Metlic53]

jeep looks good scott!

I took the tires off the 87 and put them on my 97 and broke two valve stems, limped to discount before they went flat (ducktape was involved) discount wont mess with tires that are 10 years old, 9 years their ok...gosh dangit! now i gotta run over to my spanish friend and he will fix it! Pics to come, it looks nice with 32's and black rims :D

[rugidone]

Started drilling and building the nutstrips for my rear bumper, also hitched up the popup to measure for drop hitch....12".

[msmoorenburg]

wheeled the eep :comfort:

[OrangeXJ]

Put body armor on the CJ

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture063.jpg

[cantab27]

nice work greg,,looks good

[OrangeXJ]

:yourock:

[Indiana Jeep]

Had to put my drivers side door back on to roll up the rear windows. Took it back off and cut a tarp down to size so it will just cover the front doors to keep rain out. (Too lazy to play with a full size tarp whenever it rains.) Picked up some wire to install a switch on the dash for the windows. Hopefully I can get it done later this week.

[jccatt]

Finished rear bar. Washed mud out of rear brakes, cleaned under car mud and cleaned engine bay. Glasshouse Mountain mud is more like brickies mud, it is sandy and dries like rock. It striped the rear brake shoes, they are toast.

[XJ4IV]

Had to put my drivers side door back on to roll up the rear windows. Took it back off and cut a tarp down to size so it will just cover the front doors to keep rain out. (Too lazy to play with a full size tarp whenever it rains.) Picked up some wire to install a switch on the dash for the windows. Hopefully I can get it done later this week.

PLEASE do a pictorial on this... I had my switch get damaged during the "meltdown" last month and now all but the driver window will roll up
if I unplug the huge harness I can do a jumper but Im interested in the cosmetic outcome of your ideas... PLEASE dont beat yourself up over it I have come up with some UGLY concoctions but Im looking for a solid fix no matter how ugly!

[msmoorenburg]

replaced the power steering high pressure hose. yay no more leaks

[XJrookie3057]

Just got done cutting out the floor in the rear cargo area. Gonna weld up some trusses and drop in a hidden toolbox. Ran into a few little snags but all in all it went smooth. Next step is to weld up the supports and and build the tool box. I will keep track of the progress with some pics and post them when I'm done.

[4.3LXJ]

Went to drive the Jeep today and it wouldn't start and had a puddle of gas under it. I had to replace one of my stainless steel jacketed fuel lines. Fortunately I had some spare line left over

[msmoorenburg]

Went Mall Crawlin at the Woodlands Mall :rolleyes:

[oderdene]

relocated my front brake line.

driver side rear window drops down itself when hitting on bump. roll up drop down...
opened door inner trim and window regulator is pop riveted(?), :(

[TeXJ]

Noticed both front axle seals are now leaking....

[Mudderoy]

Went to drive the Jeep today and it wouldn't start and had a puddle of gas under it. I had to replace one of my stainless steel jacketed fuel lines. Fortunately I had some spare line left over

That seems strange. Did your wife smell like gas? :D

[rugidone]

Went on a knarly recovery, took 3 jeeps and a chev to pull him out. My jeep and the Chev were anchors for the other two jeeps while they winched in sync.

Open Field, found the only soft spot in the entire area. Not a tree in site.
New lifted 4 door dodge ram with a Hemi rolling on 41" Iroks. Truck didn't look that big in the hole, hood was only up to my waist.

Now to find pictures.

[Mudderoy]

Went on a knarly recovery, took 3 jeeps and a chev to pull him out. My jeep and the Chev were anchors for the other two jeeps while they winched in sync.

Open Field, found the only soft spot in the entire area. Not a tree in site.
New lifted 4 door dodge ram with a Hemi rolling on 41" Iroks. Truck didn't look that big in the hole, hood was only up to my waist.

Now to find pictures.

lol that's great! :smiley-laughing021:

[TeXJ]

Went on a knarly recovery, took 3 jeeps and a chev to pull him out. My jeep and the Chev were anchors for the other two jeeps while they winched in sync.

Open Field, found the only soft spot in the entire area. Not a tree in site.
New lifted 4 door dodge ram with a Hemi rolling on 41" Iroks. Truck didn't look that big in the hole, hood was only up to my waist.

Now to find pictures.

you know pics or it didnt happen :D

[rugidone]

I am trying to find them, the guys girlfriend was the only one who took any lol.

Be nice if there was a shot of the chain gang all strapped up lol

[msmoorenburg]

relocated the spare now i have space in the back again

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110726_190810.jpg

[Mudderoy]

relocated the spare now i have space in the back again

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110726_190810.jpg

I bet the neighbors are starting a petition. :smiley-laughing021:

[msmoorenburg]

I bet the neighbors are starting a petition. :smiley-laughing021:

and i have two things they can do about it :rolleyes:

1. nothing
2. like it :thumbsup:

[XJ4IV]

Looks like a GREAT location for the spare! and despite what anyone else says... when your offroad it really doesnt pull you over any sooner... Ive never had an issue with it being up there, how did you secure it? I got a deal years back on an old TJ spare carrier and used that, when I do my swap to the 60's you can have my tj carrier

[msmoorenburg]

Looks like a GREAT location for the spare! and despite what anyone else says... when your offroad it really doesnt pull you over any sooner... Ive never had an issue with it being up there, how did you secure it? I got a deal years back on an old TJ spare carrier and used that, when I do my swap to the 60's you can have my tj carrier

bungees for the moment but i was gonna get a ubot next trip to the shop

[Mudderoy]

and i have two things they can do about it :rolleyes:

1. nothing
2. like it :thumbsup:

Oh I bet the guys like it. :thumbsup:

[XJ4IV]

wonder about a HUGE bolt threaded on to one of those spare tire things for pickups... the things that are hung on by a cable

[msmoorenburg]

wonder about a HUGE bolt threaded on to one of those spare tire things for pickups... the things that are hung on by a cable

i'm thinking more like axle u-bolts :P

[cantab27]

last 3 days ....been doing skids in the snow,,,,,,, way better in 2wd

[rugidone]

Found a couple BAD pictures, one just shows the truck. The other, is the 41" Irok in the hole.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/264379_10150310069500795_751770794_9716991_6254714 _n.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/272355_10150735670025111_693900110_19796149_570921 3_o.jpg

[OrangeXJ]

i'm thinking more like axle u-bolts :P

I used 2 1" black straps I got from Home Depot and a short piece of chain to paddle lock it to my rack so no one can steal it. Works good

[bluedragon436]

I am continuing to work on designing out my Weldless roof rack, (Thanks Bear!!)... and am also trying to design out a bumper set, as well as matching sliders.. see about if any local shops can build them for cheaper than what I can get them online for..

[XJ4IV]

Well I spent some hours in the central texas sun today and cam up with a GREAT start to my roof sliders which will eventually tie into the exo cage also took a little bit to wire up my roof lights Need to insulate the positive wires really good.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG015.jpg

gonna have a rear cross bar and just BARELY clears the roof hatch
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG016.jpg
this side needs the be adjusted in the front but here she is
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG017.jpg

[TeXJ]

looks good, you need to try them on that tree again :D

[toebee97]

Picked these up for the Panda the other day...

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/JEEP/IMG_20110729_003840.jpg

Also, finally found some new tires. Same size and style I already have, except these have 85%+ tread for $200 from a buddy of mine.

[pikapp504]

Changed out my water pump tonight with the help of OverEasy. 11yr old, OE water pump...figured it was time (not to mention the seal was leaking slightly). Pretty straight forward, but it's done and in the middle of being "flushed". :-) Y'all shoulda seen all the crud and nastiness that came out! LOL Nice and clean now (hopefully)!

[Mudderoy]

Picked these up for the Panda the other day...

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/JEEP/IMG_20110729_003840.jpg

Also, finally found some new tires. Same size and style I already have, except these have 85%+ tread for $200 from a buddy of mine.

Make sure you check the date on them.

[Mudderoy]

Changed out my water pump tonight with the help of OverEasy. 11yr old, OE water pump...figured it was time (not to mention the seal was leaking slightly). Pretty straight forward, but it's done and in the middle of being "flushed". :-) Y'all shoulda seen all the crud and nastiness that came out! LOL Nice and clean now (hopefully)!

The impeller on mine simply was eaten away, and it was only 2 to 3 years old at the time. :(

[pikapp504]

The impeller on mine simply was eaten away, and it was only 2 to 3 years old at the time. :(

Surprisingly, the impeller in my old one looked 100% intact, just dirty. It did, however, spin very freely, almost would free spin 2 revolutions if I just spun in. the new one is much stiffer. So far, no leaks and everything is good. I put just water in it right now with a cleaner so in a few days I'll flush it all out again and fill with some coolant/water and be good to go.

[Metlic53]

Make sure you check the date on them.

X2, i've got a set of 10 yr old BFG's on my 97 right now and another set of 10 yr old street tires. bout 60 percent on the bfg's. i doubt they will blow out but ya never know

[msmoorenburg]

tore into the new motor and man its hurt

[Weldmen]

I rotated my tires. And checked the oil.

[OrangeXJ]

polished the wheels on the CJ to spruse it up to sell.

http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m470/GregKnowles/Picture064.jpg

[bigjim350]

CJ looks good. But damn those new tires make your xj look great.

[4.3LXJ]

I did something I thought I would never do. I have got to stop saying that. :rolleye0012: I added GPS to my Jeep. I got a droid phone a few months ago to use as an internet car because it was cheaper and we live out in no mans land. Then I started finding apps that were all sorts of fun. Since it had GPS built in, I down loaded an off road topographical capability to the GPS. Then I got a car mount for it so I can easily see it while driving. This will be really cool when we go to Fordyce. There are some trails that go out on bare granite that if we don't find any signs prohibiting it, we will continue on. Here is a pic of it displaying Ishi Road, which I have posted on this site. It shows it as only a trail :rolleyes:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/IMG_1273.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

picked up a new heater control valve. The old one gave up:sign0181:

[rugidone]

Took her camping on the weekend.

My jeep, camper, and bumper dumper.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/281785_10150734034785352_532745351_20089834_233005 6_n.jpg

The view, wife was angry I didn't put her in the photo with my other babies.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/rugidone/249246_10150734042380352_532745351_20089918_241934 3_n.jpg

[greeno]

Made up some scrub bars for my rear bar and give it a new paint job

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap004-2.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap005-1.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap003-1.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap006.jpg

[jccatt]

Good work mate. Save those lights

[XJ4IV]

replaced yet again the lower track bar bolt... this time I did it right though... replaced the bushing inside to allow a bigger bolt, drilled the axle mounts out a bit and shoved a nice huge bolt in there... torqued that SOB down... drove home... awesome feeling again!
tomorrow comes the transmission NSS cleaning and a few other odds n ends

[cherok]

Some rust above the windshield and fronttip of roof.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-TNRDQRCZ.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-YLLKRVEP.jpg

Attack with Noverox
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-MTRDJWBI.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-ZVZ84OKG.jpg

[cantab27]

Some rust above the windshield and fronttip of roof.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-TNRDQRCZ.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-YLLKRVEP.jpg

Attack with Noverox
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-MTRDJWBI.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-ZVZ84OKG.jpg

thats where mine has rust bubbles too..why:rolleye0012:

[OrangeXJ]

Because it's green :shocker:

[cantab27]

ouch

[rugidone]

Discovered I got less than 100km out of a set of brake pads! And burnt my finger. Nice.

[bigjim350]

I washed mine. I know it doesn't sound like something I'd do but I'm doing whatever I can to make it rain.

[msmoorenburg]

Replaced the heater control valve and straightened my steering wheel

[Mudderoy]

Between cleaning up the garage looking for the extra set of t-case drop parts and the work on the 98, I was working in the garage from 4pm to 12:30am.

Installed missing t-case drops
Replaced rear tcase seal
Replaced notched speedo unit seal
Completed 90% clean up on the garage
Re-installed the transmission cooler, and poked a tiny hole in the process. (I didn't hook it up to the transmission for obvious reasons)
Added some BAW to the drop pitman arm and over torqued it to get rid of the steering slop

I didn't get the extended stainless steel rear brake line installed :(

[4.3LXJ]

Welded up the top link for my new three link front suspension. :D

[jccatt]

Fine tuned the sway bar disconnects, shortened a pair of TJ ones to fit. Bogged an under coated tail gate dent.

[msmoorenburg]

Almost slit its throat last night :bang: stinking factory alarm kept going off

[toebee97]

Just went to the tire shop and had my offset chromies and my new Dick Cepeks put on. NOW I'm ready to get stupid(er)!!!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/IMG_20110809_152450.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

:wow: Is that really pink? My wife loves it. Nice looking rig and nice wheels and tires to set it off.

[bigjim350]

:wow: Is that really pink? My wife loves it. Nice looking rig and nice wheels and tires to set it off.

Looks white to me

[XJ4IV]

me too but then I looked again but it had a pink tint to it...

[TeXJ]

me too but then I looked again but it had a pink tint to it...

I dun seened it two

[toebee97]

Hell no it ain't pink!!! It's black and white... hence the nickname "Panda"

Probably just the crappy camera on my phone

[jccatt]

Bought my Jeep some Teraflex 1.5 " shackles :spongebob:

[4.3LXJ]

Pink on my computer. Oh well.

We will blame it on PINK, the originator of the thread

[Paddletrucker]

The temps here dropped below 100 today. It was 90 and cloudy. It felt so good, I decided to work on the Jeep!

I installed a new aux electric fan. The old one was beyond shot. Now, it never makes it to 210, even sitting idling with the A/C on.

Chased down a vacuum line problem. Now, my cruise control works! Yayyy!!

Replaced a leaky pinion seal on the rear axle. Gawd, I hate the smell of gear oil!!

Repaired a leak in the A/C condenser and then drove over to my buddies so he could pull a vacuum on the system to see if my redneck repair worked. It did, he charged 'er back up and now I've got ice cold air. Hallelujah!!!!!

Oh, then I threw in a set of those rubbery pan type floor mats to contain the mud I plan on tracking in there.

Later this week will be the Hidden Hitch, fuel tank skid plate, and stereo.


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I am here: Google Maps

[bluedragon436]

Sounds like things are coming along nicely on the XJ there Nate!! I can't wait to get back stateside to work on my XJ, and get it progressing along again!!

[bigjim350]

Awesome. Next should be lift gearz, lockers, tires etc etc. You know the fun stuff

[Paddletrucker]

Still trying to decide on a lift. Probably won't do that myself. I don't have the space in my shop and I don't want it down any longer than a day. Probably take it to a buddies house for that. Lockers? Well, that depends on if I decide to keep the D35 or do an upgrade. Gears? Same deal. Thinking of going to 3.73's with my 5-spd and 31" noodle slingers. Not sure yet.

Well, gotta hook some trailers together and get outta Dallas. Heading home to drive my Jeep around with A/C!! That makes me happy.


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I am here: Google Maps

[jccatt]

Put my muddies on for sat run

[Indiana Jeep]

Well it's been getting a little chilly at night so (Yesterday) I had to put the doors back on. :boohoo: It's still nice through the day but driving in at 4:30 in the morning it was a little too cold even with the heater running. Hopefully it'll stay warmer through the night after the rain we're supposed to get this weekend moves off. One of my next projects is going to get some metal tubing and some canvas to make some storm doors to keep in the back. Just throw them on when it gets a little nippy and pull em off when the suns up. :thumbsup:

[dabarrett3]

Installed a new CSF 2 row all metal radiator to battle these AZ temps. Road test today brought me down from 235 to 215 on the freeway and 195 on surface streets!!

[Mudderoy]

Installed a new CSF 2 row all metal radiator to battle these AZ temps. Road test today brought me down from 235 to 215 on the freeway and 195 on surface streets!!

That reminds me I need to put my 3 row CSF radiator up on craigslist!

[bigjim350]

Put on a new upper radiator hose

[XJ4IV]

That reminds me I need to put my 3 row CSF radiator up on craigslist!

whats your asking price? Im thinking of doing the same and I need to know where I should start... it was 183 shipped to my house from radiator barn

[4.3LXJ]

Installed a new super heavy duty track bar. Tired of the stock one falling apart regularly.

:smiley-whacky084:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/IMG_1304.jpg

[TeXJ]

been driving it to work now

[saar]

Didn't do it yet, but I'm about to replace the front bump stops today :-)

[greeno]

Made some rock rails for her :)

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap002-2.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap006-1.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap007-1.jpg

[BigBear]

I relocated the A/C control unit to make room for my indash navigation unit. Looks good but the PO had already cut into the dash bezel to put in a sony CD player. Luckily they didn't cut the factory harness and it had the aftermarket harness already there.

I will take pics once its is all set up. Trust me it looks good.

[DETOURS]

Scrubbed her soft, white under belly inorder to finalize her under carriage.

[OrangeXJ]

Replaced the carb on the CJ it's now on a park'n sell lot.

[Mudderoy]

Moved the front tires to the back and the front to the back rotating in the spare.

I feel like a beat puppy. That heat and my moderate activity don't mix!

One of the locking lug nuts wouldn't come off. I had to notch it with my cut off wheel and us a large hunk of metal as the blade of a screwdriver to get it out. That added a good hour to the fun.

I swapped them because i'm getting a pretty good shake at 51 mph, which means the MTs have worn uneven and need to be re-balanced. Normally I'd just take it up to NTB and have them rotate and balance but since I'll be getting some new tires soon I thought I'd spend the 45 minutes and do it myself. Well not balancing but rotating.

[DETOURS]

I swapped them because i'm getting a pretty good shake at 51 mph

What happens at 52 mph?

[TeXJ]

what happens at 52 mph?
booooom!!!!

[Paddletrucker]

I made my XJ carry me, my kayak, and all my fishing gear to the lake so that I could get my fishing fix.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/P8140004.jpg

And stay out and watch the sun go down on the water.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/P8140001-1.jpg


Now, I'm going to have a beer or two, or maybe some bourbon. Something. Whatever it will be, I'll be nice and relaxed!

Get ready to do some more work on the XJ tomorrow.:cheerleader:

[cantab27]

I made my XJ carry me, my kayak, and all my fishing gear to the lake so that I could get my fishing fix.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/P8140004.jpg

And stay out and watch the sun go down on the water.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/P8140001-1.jpg


Now, I'm going to have a beer or two, or maybe some bourbon. Something. Whatever it will be, I'll be nice and relaxed!

Get ready to do some more work on the XJ tomorrow.:cheerleader:

we have a fishing thread,,,, throw some pics plus storys in here:popcorn:

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=2988&highlight=fishing

[Paddletrucker]

Cool! Thanks. I'll do that.

[cantab27]

should have told you earlier...nearly fishing season here ,, cant wait

[JENSSEN]

Before;
http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/RACE4THECURE/eca0523e.jpg

After the 1.25" spacers

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/RACE4THECURE/984e17a2.jpg

[jccatt]

Changed auto and trany oil.

[cantab27]

helped the red cross do meals on wheels ,,, snowed in again here, so answered the cal for volunteers with 4wds,,, easy as in a jeep......

[Indiana Jeep]

Took the front doors back off since it got a little warmer. After driving with them off for a month. Having them back on for a couple days made me feel closterphobic, clausterphobic, err cooped up! stupid spell check.

[XJ4IV]

Me too I took the doors BACK off... I had them on for security sake but out here in the backwoods nobody is gonna bother my jeep...cept bigfoot... and he can have it if it means a sighting seen around the world IN MY JEEP!

[4.3LXJ]

She is going to get dirty now Jensen. But it looks cool anyway

[4.3LXJ]

I crippled my XJ again and cut off my old suspension bracketry.

[msmoorenburg]

towed home the trailer queens throne with the queen :crazy:

[bigjim350]

towed home the trailer queens throne with the queen :crazy:

ITS TRUE ITS TRUE I seens it with me own eyes. It was amazing.:shocker:

[xj4life2]

helped the red cross do meals on wheels ,,, snowed in again here, so answered the cal for volunteers with 4wds,,, easy as in a jeep......

Thats a great thing your doing Wayne !! I do that here when needed mostly to the elderly in the mobile home parks. If ya need any extra drivers they can fly me over and I'll be glad to help out, lots of snow driving experiance its that other side of the vehicle thing that scares me lol lol lol

[Indiana Jeep]

Measured the door openings and picked up some really cheap plastic pipe (10' for a buck!) got about 30' of it. Going to cut it down and try it out as a tube door template. I want to get it set up right before I put the money into the steel tubing. If it works out I'm going to use some square tubing for the door frame and put some canvas over most of it. With a plastic or plexiglass window so I can drive with it in. But that will only be when it;s raining. Otherwise the doors stay off!

[msmoorenburg]

bent the rear bumper in a hole :rolleye0012: oh yanked jim out of a few holes :)

[cantab27]

shes dead this time.........:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/waterrat002.jpg

trailer queen......trans dead..:rolleye0012:


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/waterrat004.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

shes dead this time.........:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/waterrat002.jpg

trailer queen......trans dead..:rolleye0012:


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/waterrat004.jpg


at least you have a real river to cross i just parked it here for poser shots

sorry about the trans ( i have working one from a WHITE JEEP)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110820_131402.jpg

[bigjim350]

Damn wayne that sucks. But thanks for the pics :thumbsup:

[4.3LXJ]

That sucks Wayne. You suppose you sucked some water into it again. Maybe an oil change will fix it.

[Firemanray]

Sorry for your loss, but I bet it was fun wasn't it?

[saar]

Finally, after over a month that I have the bumpstops, I found the time to install them...
so I removed the wheel removed the old bumpstop and.... found out that I ordered the wrong part. Now I have to order the small diameter bumstops and install them...

[cantab27]

Sorry for your loss, but I bet it was fun wasn't it?

tell ya the truth ray ... it was a crack up... wont be the last time either...:driving:

[OrangeXJ]

Wayne it's a jeep not a submarine. That's some thing rene would do :rolleye0012:

[Mudderoy]

Finally, after over a month that I have the bumpstops, I found the time to install them...
so I removed the wheel removed the old bumpstop and.... found out that I ordered the wrong part. Now I have to order the small diameter bumstops and install them...

The DayStar I purchased for mine were too big. Using a Dremel tool I made them fit, but even then they would come out if I pushed on the end, so I drilled some holes and put screws in there to hold it in. Nothing massive just to hold it in place so they didn't fall out.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tWXctasJn6c/TFNyvVH7zGI/AAAAAAAAAW8/E3rnzhqya9s/s800/2010-07-30%25252019.39.35.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ITP9SH_KmrI/TFNyzlM_c5I/AAAAAAAAAXA/NBwV_tbWFC8/s800/2010-07-30%25252019.38.54.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0l6wzXLCM-g/TFTsyx-C5VI/AAAAAAAAAXc/qxGDcyUpWL4/s800/2010-07-31%25252022.15.58.jpg

If you look closely you can see the 2 hokey pucks I put in there too. After putting weight on the front end I could see that it was way over bump stopped so I removed the hockey pucks.

[Mudderoy]

I finally installed these.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-H5Rao1sz2tc/TKivG_cq4AI/AAAAAAAAAcg/ubONkquY3JQ/s800/2010-10-03%25252011.27.27.jpg

I need to check the fluid level in the transfer case to see if it worked.

[OrangeXJ]

Tony what is the P/N for the bump stops? I need some.

[Mudderoy]

Tony what is the P/N for the bump stops? I need some.

Try this... item Number: KJ09101BK

http://daystarweb.com/images/products/tnkj09101bk.jpg

:link: (http://daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=351)

[OrangeXJ]

Thanks Tony

[TeXJ]

Try this... item Number: KJ09101BK

http://daystarweb.com/images/products/tnkj09101bk.jpg

:link: (http://daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=351)

do the old ones just unscrew or pop off? I need some of these too. My three inch bump stop on the coil pad isnt big enough I need like maybe another inch. Pics of you screwing it in or how its screwed in?

[Mudderoy]

do the old ones just unscrew or pop off? I need some of these too. My three inch bump stop on the coil pad isnt big enough I need like maybe another inch. Pics of you screwing it in or how its screwed in?

My OEM fell out, the other one pulled out. I don't like the design of this. I would recommend a good glue and screws. I think the longer ones will have more of a tendency to get knocked out when they hit the coil springs.

[XJ4IV]

hmmmm donovan asking for pics of tony screwing something.... racy suggestion LOL

[bluedragon436]

Lining up deal on keyless entry for my XJ.. That's right.. it's the only luxury I really like ot have on my XJ.. tired of getting stuck out in the rain after running across the parking lot in the rain, after working for 14+hrs, only to have to sit there to pull out the key and put it in the door to unlock it.. then drive home for almost an hour in soaking wet clothes!! Call me what you want.. but I like the option!!

[toebee97]

Replaced my CPS today. That's what has been causing all my problems with stalling and sputtering that some of you probably remember me posting about before when I thought my fuel pump was going out. Well, turns out the "former idiot" replaced it a couple months before he sold it to me, but didn't route the wire so it was away from the exhaust... needless to say it burned the sheathing off, and everytime it grounded out, like when I would turn left for example, it would kill the engine. Here's what was left of it when I pulled it out.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj289/toebee97/338943_267424019936754_100000074732710_1143778_780 4932_o.jpg

[bluedragon436]

Yeah I was thinking the CPS when you were talking about those issues.. but since you said the PO had already replaced it.. it seemed a bit odd.. I mean we have parts come bad out of supply for the planes sometimes.. so I know it is very possible to get a bad part from the store.. glad you were able to figure it out, adn get it taken care of.. that reminds me.. I want to look at mine to make sure it is clear of the header once I get home!!

[saar]

Mudderoy,
I was thinking of the Dremel too ( a good chance to do something with it :-) ), anyway, the diameter of those that I got is 2". the diameter of the one I need is a little more than 1"
if I'll use the Dremel, all I'll have would be the hole that is inside of it :-)
I bought those (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Wrangler-Cherokee-TJ-XJ-Extended-Bump-Stop-/140563189297?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20ba380e31#ht_572wt_939) but I think that what I need is those ones (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Extended-Bump-Stop-Small-Diameter-/140319492387?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20abb18923#ht_679wt_939)

Thanks,
Saar.

[Mudderoy]

Mudderoy,
I was thinking of the Dremel too ( a good chance to do something with it :-) ), anyway, the diameter of those that I got is 2". the diameter of the one I need is a little more than 1"
if I'll use the Dremel, all I'll have would be the hole that is inside of it :-)
I bought those (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Wrangler-Cherokee-TJ-XJ-Extended-Bump-Stop-/140563189297?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20ba380e31#ht_572wt_939) but I think that what I need is those ones (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Extended-Bump-Stop-Small-Diameter-/140319492387?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20abb18923#ht_679wt_939)

Thanks,
Saar.

Yeah I was looking at the Daystar site yesterday and they have the big one's listed for 1986-2001 and the smaller listed for 1997-2001. Bastards! :cry:

I would get the right ones of course, but I just wanted you to know that you can use the others with a little work.

[TeXJ]

hmmmm donovan asking for pics of tony screwing something.... racy suggestion LOL

:rolleye0012: haha

[toebee97]

Went down to Napa and got some oil and a filter and changed it out, it was probably 1500 miles overdue lol... Got way better oil pressure now, imagine that lol.

Oil question: I've heard of running Rotella 10w30 in a 4.0 before, what are the benefits? And is there any difference between that and Delo? Reason I ask is it's a couple bucks cheaper, plus I always have better luck with Chevron products.

[prcjeep]

I changed out my spark plugs today.... Opinions on how they look? What i was looking for is what Matt told me to look for, one that was much cleaner than the others due to water leaking into the chamber... Dont think any of them stand out more thatn the others.
The farthest right one is the front, number one cylinder.
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/downsized_0824111359.jpg

[xj4life2]

they look old and dirty and Bosch , It also appears from the white that you have been useing additives such as a fuel injector cleaner. I don't see any of them that would draw me to the conclusion that you have water in a cylander. Replace with Champion plugs and you XJ will love ya forever!!!!

[oderdene]

replaced ignition wires
7mm bwd super mag

[msmoorenburg]

I changed out my spark plugs today.... Opinions on how they look? What i was looking for is what Matt told me to look for, one that was much cleaner than the others due to water leaking into the chamber... Dont think any of them stand out more thatn the others.
The farthest right one is the front, number one cylinder.
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/downsized_0824111359.jpg

I still think you have a external leak (i could smell your jeep 80ft away) when will you be bale to bring the jeep by?

[Indiana Jeep]

Put in a Rugged Ridge throttle body spacer

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0517.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0517.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0519.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0519.jpg)


http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0520.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0520.jpg)

Still need to get a bored out throttle body

[cantab27]

Put in a Rugged Ridge throttle body spacer

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0517.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0517.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0519.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0519.jpg)


http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0520.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0520.jpg)

Still need to get a bored out throttle body

lets us know what you think of that little mod in a few days......:)

[Natebub]

My A/C blower quit working the other day, Come to find out the motor had been replaced and who ever wired it back up did a crappy job and one of the wires burnt in two.,,,,,,,Thank God I can enjoy my A/C in this 100 degree weather were having down in Texas

[Paddletrucker]

I took my one remaining inadequate pre-1997 side mirror off of my '95 and put some '98 mirrors on. I really like them.

Made a phone call to Rough Country, too. :D:D:D:D


http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/picsofnate/IMG_0603.jpg

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

I replaced the motor TWICE.:bang:
Well not in one day of course but over the last two weeks.
Getting my original motor out was what took me the longest (1 week)since I had never done it.
Then the 1st motor I put in was no good so I took it back and brought another one home and put that one in which was good.:thumbsup:
All that's left to do is put the front end and hood back on.
Oh and flush the motor and oil change.

[Indiana Jeep]

Switched over to round headlights.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_IMG_0538.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=IMG_0538.jpg)

Eventually I'm probably going to get some sheet metal to fill in the holes. Had to trim a couple slots out of the stock covering, but they fit pretty good. I havn't been able to get the angle exactly right. They are straight for normal driving but when I hit the high beams the angles are way off. For now they are acceptable and I like the way they look.

[jccatt]

Cut and polished the paint on the tailgate repair. Finished the recon of the jeeps trailer, green of course, just need to get some formply for the floor.

[greeno]

Cut and polished the paint on the tailgate repair. Finished the recon of the jeeps trailer, green of course, just need to get some formply for the floor.

I know a trailer that needs some love :rolleye0012:

[afbond03]

Got my Serious Offroad Longarms today:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c184/afbond03/IMG_20110828_190242.jpg

[Indiana Jeep]

lets us know what you think of that little mod in a few days......:)

Honestly, I have not noticed any change at all. I have the K&N cold air intake put in. I could tell a small difference with it when I first put it in but haven't noticed any change with the spacer. I've been off work the past couple days (PTO this time :D thankfully it wasn't furloughed) so I haven't been driving as much. I'll let you know if I do notice anything later in the week. I came across a post yesterday, but can't remember where, that said some people were having their throttle stick after installing spacers. I've not run into that either so I don't know if it's just a brand thing ( not sure how it could be that though) or if the spacer was a taller one. This one is an inch tall. I don't think I'm going to see any change until I do a little more to the intake system. Planning on moving the filter into the cowl, to get it away from the heat of the engine and to free up space. (I should of done this to begin with and saved the money from the K&N setup!:crazy:) And I also want to get a bored out throttle body. Right now, I wouldn't recommend getting one of these spacers. It was just over $40 bucks if I remember right. If you could find one for about half that price it may be worth a shot. Hope this helps.

[cantab27]

i have one in the heap,,, i didnt notice any difference.....just hoping you did.... i think its a 50 50 thing , as in what i read, some say good things , some say no difference....

[prcjeep]

they look old and dirty and Bosch , It also appears from the white that you have been useing additives such as a fuel injector cleaner. I don't see any of them that would draw me to the conclusion that you have water in a cylander. Replace with Champion plugs and you XJ will love ya forever!!!!

Fuel injector cleaners have been used several times... An yeah I replaced the bosch ones with the champion that it called for

[prcjeep]

I still think you have a external leak (i could smell your jeep 80ft away) when will you be bale to bring the jeep by?

It holds pressure real great til it gets boiling and then boils. I think my thermostat and possibly water pump may need replaced along with a new radiator. The radiator is wet down the passenger side plastic tank. Only for a short period of time though as it evaporates quickly. Looks like a none home game football saturday will be my next day to make it up there aside from thursdays which I have off every week

[Indiana Jeep]

Thought I would do a little mod to the chimsl (Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, it's sad that I actually remember that) I was doing a search on Google for a cover or a decal that would just have Jeep lit up. I couldn't find anything except on ebay. So I started thinking about just getting some stencils and painting the light. Then I thought, just get some of those cheap sticker letters in the arts and crafts section of Wally world and paint over them. Turned out pretty well, I just did two quick coats. I actually didn't have any black paint yesterday so I just used truck bed coating. I put the second coat on before the first one was dry. Then peeled the stickers off with tweezers so I wouldn't smudge them with my finger. It's a whole lot easier to get them out while the paint is still wet than waiting for it to completely dry and peeling up some of the paint with em. Here's a pic of it after the paint was dry.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_4f9f3217.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=4f9f3217.jpg)

I forgot to get one last night with it lit up I'll try to remember tonight.

[PEI-XJ]

got a 5 foot peice of 6X2 C-Channel with 3/16 wall for a front bumper and putting a 2 inch hitch and D-rings mounts on it will post picx when doin it

[prcjeep]

Thought I would do a little mod to the chimsl (Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, it's sad that I actually remember that) I was doing a search on Google for a cover or a decal that would just have Jeep lit up. I couldn't find anything except on ebay. So I started thinking about just getting some stencils and painting the light. Then I thought, just get some of those cheap sticker letters in the arts and crafts section of Wally world and paint over them. Turned out pretty well, I just did two quick coats. I actually didn't have any black paint yesterday so I just used truck bed coating. I put the second coat on before the first one was dry. Then peeled the stickers off with tweezers so I wouldn't smudge them with my finger. It's a whole lot easier to get them out while the paint is still wet than waiting for it to completely dry and peeling up some of the paint with em. Here's a pic of it after the paint was dry.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_4f9f3217.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=4f9f3217.jpg)

I forgot to get one last night with it lit up I'll try to remember tonight.

I thought of doing this when i first got my jeep but didnt think about using the cheepo stickers from wally world so it never happened... Will do soon!
Edit: Actually I can't sleep so I think I may do this tonight! lol 2:16AM CST

[prcjeep]

I thought of doing this when i first got my jeep but didnt think about using the cheepo stickers from wally world so it never happened... Will do soon!
Edit: Actually I can't sleep so I think I may do this tonight! lol 2:16AM CST

Got 'er done!! Quick "mod" and simple to do! Two coats of paint and walah!

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/0907110435.jpg

Then reinstalled minutes later...

WALAH!

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/0907110446.jpg
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/0907110445a.jpg

THANKS FOR THE TIP INDY!!!
Looking forward to how yours looks with the different font letters!

[alwaysxj]

A little late but I installed a 3" lift on a jeep from Long Island New York that just arrived to Utah over the week end.
Today I started to make my slidders before I go to MOAB in OCT.

[Indiana Jeep]

Finally remembered to get a pic at night.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_d39781c3.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=d39781c3.jpg)

There's some light bleeding through so I may hit it again with a couple more coats of paint over the weekend, but I like the way it turned out.

[afbond03]

Rebuilt my front driveshaft. Only did u-joints because the centering ball seemed to be in good shape.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c184/afbond03/IMG_20110910_201120.jpg
First time doing u-joints. Wasn't that big of a pain once I built my own press.
I took a HUGE c-clamp, appropriate sized hole saw and drilled it onto the flat piece of the c-clamp. Worked like a champ!

[prcjeep]

I drove home from Surfside(about 60miles) this morning WITH NO OVERHEATING ISSUES!! WOOO! lol Hottest it got was just a lil over 210*

[bluedragon436]

Glad to hear that your overheat issues seem to be fixed Patrick!!

[cantab27]

Glad to hear that your overheat issues seem to be fixed Patrick!!

i think it was on a trailer.......:smiley-taunt013:

good to hear Patrick....:thumbsup:

[Mudderoy]

Took measurements so I can order Tom Woods SYE and custom drive shaft.

[prcjeep]

i think it was on a trailer.......:smiley-taunt013:

good to hear Patrick....:thumbsup:

Haha... thanks guys! The cure is temporary, my radiator leaks like crazy from the plastic tank and metal seem... Pelletized stop leak did the trick

[TeXJ]

Found out that my front pinion is now leaking :facepalm:

So now in my front axle I have both axle seals leaking and now my pinion seal leaking...oh and all the ball joints need to be replaced...

[xj4life2]

Its not leaking , just ask Jeep , thats external lubrication :D

[XJ4IV]

Found out that my front pinion is now leaking :facepalm:

So now in my front axle I have both axle seals leaking and now my pinion seal leaking...oh and all the ball joints need to be replaced...

AINT MY FAULT!!! they were cool when I went wheelin with ya... LOL BUT at least its a FAIRLY simple fix for ya remember when you remove the pinion nut PRIOR to loosening you need to check the torque on it and when you put it all back together you just need to get it back to that spec so you dont have the issue like before... WISH I COULD BE THERE TO HELP BUD!

[rugidone]

Blew up my filter regulator for my OBA, apparently when they say Max. 150PSI, they really mean 150 and not 300. :D

[4.3LXJ]

So like, what are you using for a pressure switch?

[rugidone]

an 85-105 i think, but it flows through the filter first which is regulated going out, pressure switch didn't have time to react.

I wasn't even the one in the jeep and they didn't know the compressor was on. lol

[TeXJ]

AINT MY FAULT!!! they were cool when I went wheelin with ya... LOL BUT at least its a FAIRLY simple fix for ya remember when you remove the pinion nut PRIOR to loosening you need to check the torque on it and when you put it all back together you just need to get it back to that spec so you dont have the issue like before... WISH I COULD BE THERE TO HELP BUD!

haha I know its not your fault :out:

haha, guess i'll need to get a inch LBS torque wrench?

[Mudderoy]

I replaced the passenger's side electric lock and the driver's side rear electric lock on the 1999.

Now I need to fix the driver's power window and driver's electric lock on the 1998.

[XJ4IV]

I brought the 60's home finally THANKS matt for all your help I owe you so much!!!
sooo this week on my list of things to do is switch the gears clean the front axle down more mock and tack the control arm brackets,track bar and shock tabs, and llast on the list for this week is maybe figure a way to do the shock towers through the inner fender Id LOVE to run those hoops through the hood for a buggy lookhttp://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=614647&stc=1&d=1313471473

[TeXJ]

I got to hear my nut on my track bar fall and then insta death wobble. So I pulled over...no extra bolts or nuts...the bolt didnt break but the threads were buggered...so the wife went to home depot and got me extra bolts and nuts, then put it in and I was on my way...

[XJ4IV]

I got to hear my nut on my track bar fall and then insta death wobble. So I pulled over...no extra bolts or nuts...the bolt didnt break but the threads were buggered...so the wife went to home depot and got me extra bolts and nuts, then put it in and I was on my way...

wait... your wife had to buy you MORE nuts???? oh lord whats this world coming to???

[TeXJ]

wait... your wife had to buy you MORE nuts???? oh lord whats this world coming to???

the originals are still on the mantle... :sign0181:.


Hey I think the front pinion seal is leaking due to the top pumpkin Control arm mount having soo much play in it. Causing the drive shaft to move up and down. Told ya it wasnt your fault buddy!

[cj4a nz]

broke it (again)at mud plug on trailer at lunch time,time for another starter mtr and dry everything out my seat was under water !! sorry no pic's to date
and staighten chassis rail where the hook attached they got bent during several recovery attempt with a 300 hp 4wd tractor !!

[cantab27]

still fun but eh warren

[Mudderoy]

Replaced driver's door electric lock and fixed broken electric window. Hello drive through!

[4.3LXJ]

broke it (again)at mud plug on trailer at lunch time,time for another starter mtr and dry everything out my seat was under water !! sorry no pic's to date
and staighten chassis rail where the hook attached they got bent during several recovery attempt with a 300 hp 4wd tractor !!

Must need to go bigger and stronger Warren.:pray:

[4.3LXJ]

Washed it today. It may never run again

[XJ4IV]

haha I know its not your fault :out:

haha, guess i'll need to get a inch LBS torque wrench?

I got one from HF for like 12$... havent used it yet... and when Im done installing my gears... Ill probably never use it again.....
Ill send it to you after I finish

[prerunner1982]

nothing....but I know what I should have done.... replace track bar.

[greeno]

No work on her just took it up the beach for a day out with the kids as there on school holidays atm

[TeXJ]

I REALLY need replace my front driverside upper control arm mount bushing

[Carves]

Looked at the growing pile of bits for suspension lift, the OBA, the front tow hitch and bar upgrade .... and a whole heap of other gunnadoo ideas .. :rolleyes:


Opened the toolbag ..... Grabbed the WD40



And lubed the bonnet release cable .... :rolleye0012:


.. :D

[xj4life2]

Looked at the growing pile of bits for suspension lift, the OBA, the front tow hitch and bar upgrade .... and a whole heap of other gunnadoo ideas .. :rolleyes:


Opened the toolbag ..... Grabbed the WD40



And lubed the bonnet release cable .... :rolleye0012:


.. :D

Sounds like my typical Sat, except before I was done lubeing the cable another honey do would have been issued :bang:

[TeXJ]

Sounds like my typical Sat, except before I was done lubeing the cable another honey do would have been issued :bang:

my life too :bang:

[Niac]

Worked on adding a relay and timer to my electric radiator fan. So it will continue to run after the ARB air compressor is shut off. So my injectors quit vapor locking.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll283/cainc_bucket/Jeep%20Cherokee%202001%20Albums/Radiator%20Fan%20Modifications/Timer2.jpg

[Firemanray]

Took those god awful super swampers off and stored them in the corner until I go wheel'n again. Mounted my BFG/AT on some d-windows and made my rig streetable again.:thumbsup:

[Mudderoy]

Cracked windshield replaced on the 99 today.

[Mudderoy]

Replaced the u-joints in my rear drive shaft... I'm replacing it this weekend with a Tom Woods drive shaft but I didn't think I could make it 40 more miles (to and from work)!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZBU2Nx5OjSM/TnwLG1ULHaI/AAAAAAAABPg/bFkEvSZdGD4/s800/2011-09-22%25252022.15.21.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8LVeQlDFaWI/TnwRLjdWtwI/AAAAAAAABP0/AGNKREglfFU/s800/2011-09-22%25252022.20.49.jpg

I think I was right!

Hey now I have a good spare drive shaft for the 1999 XJ. :D

[OrangeXJ]

Yep not to much longer for the world

[bluedragon436]

Replaced the u-joints in my rear drive shaft... I'm replacing it this weekend with a Tom Woods drive shaft but I didn't think I could make it 40 more miles (to and from work)!:D

i can't wait to get and SYE and a Tom Woods drive shaft.. Did you measure the length for your new ds using the see equipped tc or the standards tc?

[Mudderoy]

i can't wait to get and SYE and a Tom Woods drive shaft.. Did you measure the length for your new ds using the see equipped tc or the standards tc?

They ask for current measurement, then they asked me if I had a tcase drop and how much. So I believe they adjust for that.

[bluedragon436]

oh ok.. I take it you let them know what SYE you will be running as well, so they can account for that as well, as this would make the length different as well wouldn't it??

[Mudderoy]

oh ok.. I take it you let them know what SYE you will be running as well, so they can account for that as well, as this would make the length different as well wouldn't it??

Oh it's a Tom Woods SYE. Shaft, tail cone, yoke, and drive shaft.

I have to replace the shaft in the transfer case with the one Tom Woods sent me.

[bluedragon436]

Oh ok, that does make sense.. guess I'll have to look into picking up a Tom Woods SYE then, as that will make it a bit easier to procure a new better drive shaft

[prerunner1982]

Got my track bar put in today.... cleaned my CB antenna mounting and starting taking measurements for a future mod.

[bluedragon436]

Got my track bar put in today.... cleaned my CB antenna mounting and starting taking measurements for a future mod.

future mod, huh??? Is this a secret mod that we will find out about in time??

[prerunner1982]

future mod, huh??? Is this a secret mod that we will find out about in time??

yep.... but you might have to wait awhile... I don't get around to doing them too often so it might be another year before I get to it. :rolleyes:

[MaxxTraxx]

Installed rc 3" on my xj. Full springs, lower adj arms...rides great and looks great also!

[alwaysxj]

Finished one slider and put a new drivers seat in. trying to get ready for my moab trip in a week.... can't wait.

[bluedragon436]

yep.... but you might have to wait awhile... I don't get around to doing them too often so it might be another year before I get to it. :rolleyes:

Hey nothing wrong with that.. you got to work at the rate your time, money and downtime will allow.. I'm there with you on my progress..


Installed rc 3" on my xj. Full springs, lower adj arms...rides great and looks great also!

Glad to hear it.. I'm sure you'll love the XJ even more now than you already did.. Look forward to seeing pics, and hearing reviews...

[TeXJ]

Installed rc 3" on my xj. Full springs, lower adj arms...rides great and looks great also!

you know the drill Pics or it didnt happen!

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

I put my hood back on.
After about 2 months of it just laying next to my Jeep
Now I just need to figure out how to open it since my hood release cable broke

[prcjeep]

I filled up 20.256 gallons @ 3.059 per gallon! Also FINALLY replaced my rear drivers side door stationary window... Now I get to enjoy hearing all of the Jeeps interior noises again :)

[saar]

Just replaced the O2 sensors (both of them)
Coming soon... front bumpstops, I got them in the mail, now I have to install them...
Saar

[dagr8tim]

The tires on the XJ were getting really thin and squirrely in the rain. I had a set of 31" LTB's that I had gotten eariler this year and decided not to use. Turns out I found a guy who wanted them and was willing to trade a nearly new (about 500 miles on them) set of TSL's.

My part of the trade:
http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_09_21_17_30_56_904.sized.jpg

Here's what I got in return:
http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_09_28_14_14_34_887.sized.jpg
http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_09_28_16_39_35_840.sized.jpg
http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_09_28_16_40_08_359.sized.jpg
http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_09_28_16_40_34_496.sized.jpg

I'm not to hot on the rims and sorta sad that traded my Grizzley's. But I've got plenty of other sets of rims in the garage to remount the tires on.

[Joliet Johnny]

Got pulled over for a license bulb being out and found out that the @$$hat "salesman" I bought it from messed up the paperwork and the car is registered to me but in a town I have never lived in about 50 miles away. But on the bright side the cop was actually decent and tomorrow I pick up the rest of my lift kit (and change a bulb)

[imehtoh]

Sat on the porch :rolleye0012:,looked at the heep.Can,t driver for several days.:jail: Got out of hospital wed.. from heart surgery.:mel: