What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Mudderoy]

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:

Sorry to hear that! I hope the prognosis is good. When you woke up did you ask the doctor if you'd ever be able to play the piano again? :D

[imehtoh]

yah cause i never could b4 .We should be back to normal in a few weeks.that will be new never been normal b4.:crazy:

[BlueXJ]

Emptied my wallet at the gas station, but only $52 bucks this time. Jeep surprised me.

[DETOURS]

I did nothing............but am getting excellent gas mileage and tire wear by doing........'nothing'.......:rolleyes:

[TeXJ]

Need to change out the bushings on the front axle... booo

[prcjeep]

Just rememebered that I need to go check my front wheel bearings... I have a bad "thunk thunk thunk" from the front at low speeds that I dont notice as much at higher speeds

[4.3LXJ]

Hey man, hope you get better soon. Are you going to do some rehab? A good friend of mine did and it did him a world of good

[jccatt]

Listened to the squeel under the bonnet. Powersteer pump or ac comp. Closed bonnet and went to work.

[Mudderoy]

Listened to the squeel under the bonnet. Powersteer pump or ac comp. Closed bonnet and went to work.

You guys have cats down there don't you? :rolleye0012:

[xj4life2]

You guys have cats down there don't you? :rolleye0012:

More than likely it was a wallaby, or the fan belt lol lol

[xj4life2]

yah cause i never could b4 .We should be back to normal in a few weeks.that will be new never been normal b4.:crazy:

Uhhhh define normal

[rugidone]

Found a busted ignition switch, starter engages at run and stay engaged lol. Removed trigger wire from starter and crossed it out to get me going and home.

[msmoorenburg]

started to install the passenger side frame stiffener :D:D

[oderdene]

did a door strap for wife,

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab180/od_999/my%20xj/IMG144a.jpg

[Mudderoy]

did a door strap for wife,

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab180/od_999/my%20xj/IMG144a.jpg

She sounds like a brave woman. :D

[senatE]

did a door strap for wife,

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab180/od_999/my%20xj/IMG144a.jpg

do you think this would really hold up under say rock climbing conditions?

[Showtime3492]

About to go out and finish up my front bumper build.

[alwaysxj]

finished up my sliders for my upcoming MOAB trip, now I need to change a pinnion seal in the 30 change all fluid and hit the road. I can't hardly wait....

[prcjeep]

I got the grease gun out to grease up the front end... New plates that i put on the front of the LCA mounts kinda prohibit me from greasing there...

[prerunner1982]

I looked at it... does that count? A lot of things I would like to be doing to it, but for now it will just have to be content to sit there.. and relax until Monday morning when it resumes it job as daily driver.

[prcjeep]

Oh I also reducktaped the fan shroud that i broke removing the thermostat last time

[prerunner1982]

Leaned over on it did you?

[cantab27]

finished up my sliders for my upcoming MOAB trip, now I need to change a pinnion seal in the 30 change all fluid and hit the road. I can't hardly wait....

i find it very rude of you not to post new pics of said sliders steve.....

maybe it didn't happen....:smiley-laughing021:

better not forget camera for ya trip......:thumbsup:

[DETOURS]

New rear axle brake lines, burp and bleed........Chase tapping long a go unused rear sway bar 10mm inserts to install Hellwig's rear sway bar for trial.

[Converted96XJ]

nothing much, just this in between doing my build thread..

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317038_2187820173964_1200841298_32033040_182546566 9_n.jpg

[DETOURS]

Got the Hellwig prototype rear sway bar installed.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL003.jpg

Straight forward install, it features 3 resistance settings and a non disconnect adjustable mounting system for fine tuning..........:thumbsup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL004.jpg

Can't wait to try it out!

[jccatt]

Worked out the cats under the bonnet must be the belt, they go silent when the truck warms up.

[dagr8tim]

New tires. Still searching for a used in the same size for a spare.

[Firemanray]

Did nothing to Xj...however I did fab up a trailer for my jon boat, put boat on trailer, hitched trailer to....XJ! Now I've got the ultimate off road vehical, when the land stops I just unload the boat. ( Not like Wayne, my XJ can't swim).

[dagr8tim]

did a door strap for wife,

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab180/od_999/my%20xj/IMG144a.jpg

I've seen the A pillar style before. I saw where one guy used the HD nylon straps you mount on kayak to carry them. I'm really considering adding a set to mine.

[Converted96XJ]

Got the Hellwig prototype rear sway bar installed.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL003.jpg

Straight forward install, it features 3 resistance settings and a non disconnect adjustable mounting system for fine tuning..........:thumbsup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL004.jpg

Can't wait to try it out!


This is a pretty sick sway bar... it almost makes me want to put one back on mine. I am not sure if you mentioned it, but whats the purpose of this. Normally they are just yanked off and not used. is this supposed to stabilize yet give flex as if running without? or do you disconnect it for the trail?

[DETOURS]

This is a pretty sick sway bar... it almost makes me want to put one back on mine. I am not sure if you mentioned it, but whats the purpose of this. Normally they are just yanked off and not used. is this supposed to stabilize yet give flex as if running without? or do you disconnect it for the trail?

I was 'asked' to try it by Hellwig.....
I run a 3 link long arm system by Rok Crawler up front.......a stiff breeze throws the vehical sideways, off camber is just silly.....The vehical is about at 7" of lift on 36's......
The goal is to help stabalize the vehical, it has no road manors......I'll be running the rear non-disconnect and their front adjustable/disconnect bars to attempt to stabalize and report back to Hellwig as they're all prototype parts for now. :cool: My rear has been 'yanked' off for years, so many I had to retap the threads inorder to install, I normally dont run a front sway bar either, but with the 3 link.......it's needed.

[Converted96XJ]

I was 'asked' to try it by Hellwig.....
I run a 3 link long arm system by Rok Crawler up front.......a stiff breeze throws the vehical sideways, off camber is just silly.....The vehical is about at 7" of lift on 36's......
The goal is to help stabalize the vehical, it has no road manors......I'll be running the rear non-disconnect and their front adjustable/disconnect bars to attempt to stabalize and report back to Hellwig as they're all prototype parts for now. :cool: My rear has been 'yanked' off for years, so many I had to retap the threads inorder to install, I normally dont run a front sway bar either, but with the 3 link.......it's needed.

Thanks for the info, I can see how at your height and setup something like this would be needed. At an ole' measly 4 inches I wouldnt benefit from it, but had to ask what the intentions were on the bar.

[DETOURS]

Actually, you just might........as in testing, it only loss 1" on the RTI ramp yet gained stability.........is 1" on an RTI ramp all that important?

Once you get over RTI ramps...........I dont think so.

[Showtime3492]

Ran out of welding rods... so it got put on the ice for the rest of the night due to rain..

[XJ4IV]

Got the Hellwig prototype rear sway bar installed.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL003.jpg

Straight forward install, it features 3 resistance settings and a non disconnect adjustable mounting system for fine tuning..........:thumbsup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HELLWIGINSTALL004.jpg

Can't wait to try it out!

hot CRAP I like that setup... Might just go back to sway bars now

[prerunner1982]

Ran out of welding rods... so it got put on the ice for the rest of the night due to rain..

Do you have a thread about this build? Would like to see pics..

[LizardRunner]

didn't do a thing today or yesterday since I'm recouperating from another surgery that happened thursday. Should be ready to go in a couple of weeks though.

[Showtime3492]

Do you have a thread about this build? Would like to see pics..

sure do!
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8331

[cantab27]

spit tc of trans........more milky colour oil stuff.....

[Showtime3492]

didn't do a thing today or yesterday since I'm recouperating from another surgery that happened thursday. Should be ready to go in a couple of weeks though.

Dang thats a bummer hope ya feel better. My gfs mom has had lots of surgeries lately and is just now gettin back in the swing which left me to do all her house work lol.

[alwaysxj]

i find it very rude of you not to post new pics of said sliders steve.....

maybe it didn't happen....:smiley-laughing021:

better not forget camera for ya trip......:thumbsup:
I will get some pics in the morning when I get them installed.:pray:
I cannot leave home with out the camera, it is going to be sweet I cannot wait to leave.:ass:

[cantab27]

I will get some pics in the morning when I get them installed.:pray:
I cannot leave home with out the camera, it is going to be sweet I cannot wait to leave.:ass:

thank you...carry on..;)

[dagr8tim]

New tires.

Tale of the tape:
http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_09_21_17_30_41_349.sized.jpg
Bought these last March for my 98 XJ. Before it got wrecked. 31x11.5R15 LTB's

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_09_28_14_14_34_887.sized.jpg
Traded the LTB's for these. 29x8.5R15 TSL's.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_10_02_10_45_26_731.sized.jpg
Sold the TSL's for a profit and used the money to buy these. Come March, I'm replacing them.

[Converted96XJ]

Today I looked at it... and wished I was driving it! I did buy it something though... Upper Control Arm Bushings!

[alwaysxj]

I did a lot to the jeep today!
first finished sliders, painted them and installed them. took some pics for wayne.:D changed the rear dif fluid, cleaned the jeep out, packed it for my MOAB trip. I am now all ready to go to the greatest place on earth....:smiley-taunt013:

now on to the pics. can you tell that I took ten inches out of them and sleeved them and made new legs? I got them already made for $50 they came off a zj.
http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/sliders001.jpg
they attach with three legs(all though you cannot see the third leg) and the pinch seam. 14 bolts on the legs and 5 on the pinch seam.

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/sliders002.jpg

here is a side shot, I made them so I can use them for a pivot if needed.

http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab298/alwaysxj/sliders003.jpg

[cantab27]

very nice steve...thanks for pics mate

[Converted96XJ]

Nice sliders. Be safe and have a good trip!

[Firemanray]

didn't do a thing today or yesterday since I'm recouperating from another surgery that happened thursday. Should be ready to go in a couple of weeks though.

PICTURES or it didn't happen!! ( Just joking). Hope you have a speedy recovery my friend.

[dagr8tim]

Dug out my spare airbox and started looking as the possibilities.

[prcjeep]

I took a picture of me measuring the backspacing on my rim and sent it to a guy from craigslist so he could measure the ones he's got for sale... He still couldnt figure it out...

[dagr8tim]

I took a picture of me measuring the backspacing on my rim and sent it to a guy from craigslist so he could measure the ones he's got for sale... He still couldnt figure it out...

I had to explain to a guy on CL last week what a wear bar was on a tire.

[prcjeep]

I had to explain to a guy on CL last week what a wear bar was on a tire.

Good Lord... What is this world coming to?

[prcjeep]

BTW, ALWAYSXJ, Your Jeep looks BA! What tires are those?

[dagr8tim]

Good Lord... What is this world coming to?

Needless to say I didn't buy the set of tires he had.

[prcjeep]

Needless to say I didn't buy the set of tires he had.

Same with the rims I was looking at

[alwaysxj]

BTW, ALWAYSXJ, Your Jeep looks BA! What tires are those?
I was waiting for some one to ask.:rolleye0012:
they are BFG all terrains.....:D



no they are the retread from treadwright.com they take the caseing of a tire and retread them for the old syle MTR, in my case i got the BFG all terrain casing. it is funny seeing people looking at the tire and reading it and then looking at the tread.:smiley-laughing021:

[dagr8tim]

I was waiting for some one to ask.:rolleye0012:
they are BFG all terrains.....:D



no they are the retread from treadwright.com they take the caseing of a tire and retread them for the old syle MTR, in my case i got the BFG all terrain casing. it is funny seeing people looking at the tire and reading it and then looking at the tread.:smiley-laughing021:

I looked long and hard at treadwright, but after shipping they weren't much cheaper than non retreads.

[prcjeep]

thats what it thought... just checkin lol

[Showtime3492]

Doin some late night welding right now on this bumper cuz im a procrastinator... Pics soon!!

[cherokeewrecker]

Didnt really do anything to it today because it was raining, so me and my girlfriend took it to get some chinese food

[Showtime3492]

I took a picture of me measuring the backspacing on my rim and sent it to a guy from craigslist so he could measure the ones he's got for sale... He still couldnt figure it out...

:smiley-laughing021:
Harvey danger flag pole sitta- "Been around the world and found that only stupid people are breeding" :bang:

[dagr8tim]

"Been around the world and found that only stupid people are breeding" :bang:

The cretins cloning and feeding.

Took the Jeep to get dinner with the fam. The boss lady approves of the new tires.

I also dug out my spare airbox and started looking at modification ideas.

[Mudderoy]

Replaced the chain, the drive and driven gears, and installed a Tom Woods SYE on my NP242. Took me about 4.5 hours to complete.

[Showtime3492]

So no good pics as of now but the bumper is done! Should have it painted and on before work tomorrow evening!!! Mocked it up out in the driveway real quick and was extremely impressed!!

[oderdene]

do you think this would really hold up under say rock climbing conditions?

it is for entrance help, plus she is tiny, both A & B pillar strips share the load :D

[dagr8tim]

So Far:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312846_10150849698025131_886005130_21024015_183689 8474_n.jpg

[prcjeep]

Ive done nothing yet but about to gas her up and take it to school

[XJ4IV]

took tons of measurements found out that my jeep brake line will thread into the ford dana 60 caliper
about to check and see if a chevy front hub assembly will match up to the axle as well and not need to run conversion spacers fingers crossed there!
gathering the last of the parts for the build. Tonight I anticipate rolling the front 60 into place to start mocking up all my brackets!!!
things are looking better for this build!
landed me a set of three boggers and trying to get the guy to part with the 4th that he is using as a spare!
lets HOPE the chevy hubs work cause if they dont then this is my stance
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1783.jpg
and if they DO work then THIS will be my stance
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1784.jpg
and here is a closer look at the bogger... the others are the same tread life as well, scored these for $50 im willing to give the guy 100$ for the 4th... like 100 additional bucks PLUS Ill pay for shipping!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1782.jpg
over the weekeend I replaced the exhaust manifold and broke ONE stud... the very back one
here is the damage of the OE header
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1775.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1774.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1777.jpg
I think it was high time for a replacement!

[prcjeep]

You said "scored" those for $50... I do believe you mean STOLE those for fifty

[prcjeep]

I looked long and hard at treadwright, but after shipping they weren't much cheaper than non retreads.

I wish I lived closer to them as I could send them my BFG M/T casings when Im done with em to have them retreaded for me... But they say they wont unless your local :mad:

[TeXJ]

worked on my front axle bushing all day sat. Got the old one out in like 2 hours, got the new one in about 3/4 of the way in, going to finish it tuesday....

[dagr8tim]

Just got back from lunch and picking up some things to make towing the trailer easier.

[imehtoh]

Finally got the XJ all bed lined.:drinking:

[cantab27]

Finally got the XJ all bed lined.:drinking:

bit more info and pics please....am doing this to mine over summer..

[Converted96XJ]

Getting ready to hop in it for the first time today, pick my son up and head down to run through the beach and the nice deep water they got down there. Picked up the upper control arm bushings, got some plans rolling for a small storage box built onto my subwoofer box.

[Firemanray]

Did nothing to the XJ....however I did go make more money to spend on the XJ , does that count??

[cantab27]

enough for some green paint.........

[Firemanray]

Actually we're fixin' to go with desert camo!!

[cantab27]

Actually we're fixin' to go with desert camo!!

coolies ....cant wait for pics and write up....thanks ray....:D

[prcjeep]

i pondered how to get the dash bezel back on... taking it off was tough and i broke my rear defroster switch

[cantab27]

i pondered how to get the dash bezel back on... taking it off was tough and i broke my rear defroster switch

swing by and pick up my bfh.....hate doing dash work......


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0136.jpg

[prcjeep]

swing by and pick up my bfh.....hate doing dash work......


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0136.jpg

hmm if I went that route i sense a large amount of fab work to creat a new dash front lol

[Mudderoy]

Had some minor vibrations this morning with the SYE and new drive shaft. When I got home I went and pulled a cross member bolt off the the 1999 and dropped by the local auto parts for 4 grade 8 bolts. Remove the 1" drop for the transfer case and got it back up where God intended it to be.

I posted some pictures of the drive line now. I guess I'll see if the vibrations are better tomorrow. Gone = better.

[LizardRunner]

your looking at the BFH the wrong way if all you see is gobs of fab work, think "now I get to have a custom dash" yeah, that's the ticket.

[LizardRunner]

me and da lizard went curb hopping today. gotta love a jeep's ability to get where others think they have blocked your way.

[Converted96XJ]

shoulda just drove over it!

[XJ4IV]

SWEEEEETTTTTT... I was able to get the front 60 in placeand look at how much modification I need to do... Looks like the only thing that not gonna bolt or weld right in place is the control arms however since those are heim joints I should be in decent shape but I checked everything and I need to modify the HD track bar mount on the frame side... I need to remove the frame stiffener support thats in the HD setup and move the track bar up to that hole and remove about 3 inches of the track bar mount to provide some up travel
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1802.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/IMG_1787.jpg
as you can see everything here is gonna line up REALLY nice plus im able to move the axle forward about 1.5 inches
for the full build please check out the dana 60 upgrade thread
http://xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5484&highlight=dana+upgrade

[prcjeep]

your looking at the BFH the wrong way if all you see is gobs of fab work, think "now I get to have a custom dash" yeah, that's the ticket.

So many wires in there! But it would be sweet to have a custom dash...

[prcjeep]

Well I got tired of my duck taped fan shroud coming apart so I decided to zip tie it in place... Had to use about 7 zip ties cuz I didnt have a regular sized ones but its back in place where its supposed to be and i cant hear it hitting the fan anymore :D

[Firemanray]

coolies ....cant wait for pics and write up....thanks ray....:D

Yeah but it will always be RED at heart! :D

[Firemanray]

Well I got tired of my duck taped fan shroud coming apart so I decided to zip tie it in place... Had to use about 7 zip ties cuz I didnt have a regular sized ones but its back in place where its supposed to be and i cant hear it hitting the fan anymore :D

Zip ties...the next best thing to duct tape!

[saar]

Finally got the time and installed the front bumpstop (only one of them)
Hopefully, later today I'll install the second...
Saar

[dagr8tim]

Zip ties...the next best thing to duct tape!

I find myself using zip ties more than duct tape anymore. My fan shroud is in 2 pieces from pitching it while trying to swap the e fan. Maybe that'll be todays project.

[DETOURS]

Yet to install, but the front prototype showed up last evening! :thumbsup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HeLLwiG001.jpg
.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Detours/HeLLwiG002.jpg

FREAKING BEEFY!!

[msmoorenburg]

ordered my front axle bushings so all moving bushings will be new after the long arm is complete ;)

[dagr8tim]

Yet to install, but the front prototype showed up last evening! :thumbsup:

FREAKING BEEFY!!

That's sofa king awasome. How much does it measure larger than the OEM?

[DETOURS]

Roughly 3/16" larger.

[LizardRunner]

getting ready to go get the paint for the new Lizard camo paint job. I'm going to use the rattle cans cause I don't want to get all the spray gear out of the storage building then have to cart it all back once done. plus I won't need to clean the pots after every color change. :rolleyes:

[Mudderoy]

Removed the dreaded 1" transfer case drop from my 1998!

[steph74]

Nothing I have not done anything in a long long time.....
Last thing I did was add some aluminum foil inserts in the fuses to keep them from wiggling their way out and lose power to windows or stuff...

Next on is remove the doors to have better vision for hunting season....

but looks like my genius son ran over a giant rock and the spring leaves seem broken even if I cannot really see anything.... have to make time to investigate lol

[XJ4IV]

lingering at work waitin to get home to the jeep to make some daylight adjustments and get the axle perfectly in place... gonna go look for some scrap DOM at the recycler locally to make my shock towers as well... may end up just buying new at lowes!

[TeXJ]

going to finish putting in the axle bushing when I get home...yey....

[IZAREBL]

put in a new switch, and new headunit. finally got rid of the pos flip out.
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f59/67381d1316808292t-what-did-you-do-your-jeep-today-image-2158194938.jpg

[IZAREBL]

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/attachments/f46/68510d1317486555t-project-cooters-xj-2001-lmtd-image-2622957851.jpg

[IZAREBL]

Removed the dreaded 1" transfer case drop from my 1998!

how hard was it?

[Showtime3492]

Completely finished and installed my homemade recovery bumper. Pics in the build thread.

[dagr8tim]

Paid $30 for a used tire to use as a spare, and when I got home and really looked at it. I got screwed.

[Mudderoy]

Paid $30 for a used tire to use as a spare, and when I got home and really looked at it. I got screwed.

ooo we need pictures! :camera: :popcorn:

[TeXJ]

ooo we need pictures! :camera: :popcorn:

yep pics or it didnt happen!

[dagr8tim]

ooo we need pictures! :camera: :popcorn:

You're gonna make me hike back out to the Jeep? I'll do it a bit later when I don't have twin 3 year olds hanging from me.

[DETOURS]

Paid $30 for a used tire to use as a spare, and when I got home and really looked at it. I got screwed.

BWAHAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA.........Haa...........'sor ry to hear that. :o

[dagr8tim]

BWAHAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA.........Haa...........'sor ry to hear that. :o

It's cool. I dug out the 3/4 inch breaker bar and I'm gonna go visit him about 10 minutes after close tonight.

[dagr8tim]

Anyways... here's my $30 tire of shame.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_10_04_16_30_40_190.sized.jpg
http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/Painted_Rims/2011_10_04_16_31_00_392.sized.jpg

[702XJCruiser]

1. Cut my CB ant 1/4" to tune.

2. Replaced my damaged muffler that featured my patented rivet repair.

Before awesome repair.
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/IMG_4039.jpg

After superb repair.
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/IMG_4038.jpg

Replaced that bull crap with a Dynomax cat back.

Had to apply the proprietary clearance cut to the low hanging pipe.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/IMG_4040.jpg

[TeXJ]

1. Cut my CB ant 1/4" to tune.

2. Replaced my damaged muffler that featured my patented rivet repair.

Before awesome repair.
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/IMG_4039.jpg

After superb repair.
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/IMG_4038.jpg

Replaced that bull crap with a Dynomax cat back.

Had to apply the proprietary clearance cut to the low hanging pipe.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/IMG_4040.jpg

Sound clip of said muffler plz!

[Mudderoy]

I finally installed the IPF headlights!!!!!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rc__klglYCA/Tou9HyvLPUI/AAAAAAAABWw/FmNMW7Y_O3I/s800/2011-10-04%25252019.52.59.jpg

[Tim96XJ]

I replaced the Transfer case Today with one from the junkyard. Im going to rebuild the old one and keep it as a spare.

[702XJCruiser]

The Dynomax Super Turbo exhaust I got is this one here.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Dynomax/289/17463/10002/-1

I originally wanted the toughness of the Flowmaster 942447OR muffler because of it's ability to take rock hits, but I ultimately decided I did not want an overly loud exhaust.

I was sold on the Dynomax because of this review here. There is a sound clip at the bottom of the page.

http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/dynomax_xj/page2.asp

On the quiet side, but about as free flowing as they get.

I just put it on this afternoon and at the moment it is only slightly louder than stock. Everyone says they get louder when the packing blows out, but they remain quiet compared to a Flowmaster 40 series.

The internals look excellent.
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/superturbo_lg.jpg

[Converted96XJ]

The Dynomax Super Turbo exhaust I got is this one here.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Dynomax/289/17463/10002/-1

I originally wanted the toughness of the Flowmaster 942447OR muffler because of it's ability to take rock hits, but I ultimately decided I did not want an overly loud exhaust.

I was sold on the Dynomax because of this review here. There is a sound clip at the bottom of the page.

http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/dynomax_xj/page2.asp

On the quiet side, but about as free flowing as they get.

I just put it on this afternoon and at the moment it is only slightly louder than stock. Everyone says they get louder when the packing blows out, but they remain quiet compared to a Flowmaster 40 series.

The internals look excellent.
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/djmell762/xjtalk/superturbo_lg.jpg

I run the super turbo as well. The raspyness settles down and has a nice tone to it once you break it in.

[Converted96XJ]

I finally installed the IPF headlights!!!!!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Rc__klglYCA/Tou9HyvLPUI/AAAAAAAABWw/FmNMW7Y_O3I/s800/2011-10-04%25252019.52.59.jpg

Can You see me now? lol, thats a nice setup! i have a total of 400W up front besides my headlights, that i want to upgrade to H4 and relay them...

[dagr8tim]

Drove it to work thus far. I'm out at noon today and hope to get some quality time with the Jeep.

[msmoorenburg]

I opened the rear hatch then closed it and walked away :D Thursday i should have the long arms adjusted and drive it home

[TeXJ]

Yesterday my comtraption worked to get the bushing in, now I just need another hand to help me get the track bar and UCA back on as well, both went out of alignment...ughh

[Joliet Johnny]

I went outside to change all my hoses and thermostat and was told a drunk hit me. So I should be getting a new rear bumper and some quarter panel guards with taillights. oh well back to the cooling system fun...

[Mudderoy]

Can You see me now? lol, thats a nice setup! i have a total of 400W up front besides my headlights, that i want to upgrade to H4 and relay them...

Here's my combo...

160w/220w
200w
200w

160w = norm
flash 220w = move!
220w+200w+200w = Shock and Awe (well once I get the air horn)

[BlueXJ]

Moved from under the tree. I hate smeared bird poop on the windscreen.

[XJ4IV]

nothing... been busy last two days... and probably wont get anything done to it tonight either

[Showtime3492]

Parked it in the yard and that is where it will stay till further notice. P.o.s 3 oil sending units in a year never buying advance auto stuff again. This one is coming from napa... Considering selling it and never buying another. Really bad day for my inner jeeper.....

[dagr8tim]

Ordered the nutcerts to mount my tc skid. Same ones as I used to fix my rear bumpstop.

[Mudderoy]

Parked it in the yard and that is where it will stay till further notice. P.o.s 3 oil sending units in a year never buying advance auto stuff again. This one is coming from napa... Considering selling it and never buying another. Really bad day for my inner jeeper.....

My step son went through 4 bad alternators from AutoZone. The 5th and final one he bought from O'Reily's. I don't buy parts from AutoZone. :mel: So far no major issues with the local Advanced though.

[dagr8tim]

My step son went through 4 bad alternators from AutoZone. The 5th and final one he bought from O'Reily's. I don't buy parts from AutoZone. :mel: So far no major issues with the local Advanced though.

I don't buy anything from autozoo. When I did my V8 ZJ tie rod upgrade, I went in there asking specifically for the TRE at the pitman arm for an XJ. They gave me the smaller one for the XJ tie rod. When I returned it, the one they gave me didn't have a codder pin in it. They had to open a bulk pack of them and give me one.

I like Advance, mainly because I worked at one when I was in college.

[DETOURS]

I just installed my adjustable, BEEFY, quick disconnect, aftermarket front sway bar by Hellwig Motor Sports........after retapping my 10mm x 1.5 stock stud mounts.........it was a no brainer!! :cool:

Wheres the BEEF?......It aint at Wendy's!! ;)

[Showtime3492]

Thinking that if I don't soon fall asleep before work I'm gonna go no sleep and go junkyard searching for random jeep parts I need and my axles for swap. :D

[dagr8tim]

Thinking that if I don't soon fall asleep before work I'm gonna go no sleep and go junkyard searching for random jeep parts I need and my axles for swap. :D

I find wandering through the local PnP a form of therapy.

[Joliet Johnny]

Its a beautiful 85 here so I am putting my new rear springs and shocks in today (4.5 lift) I just got done putting my xjtalk stickers on my rear windows and I may wash and wax the xj

[LizardRunner]

Its a beautiful 85 here so I am putting my new rear springs and shocks in today (4.5 lift) I just got done putting my xjtalk stickers on my rear windows and I may wash and wax the xj

Be careful, the last time I washed da lizard, I found new leaks that were'nt there before the wash. I learned my lesson.

[dagr8tim]

It was 75 here and I took her for a long drive. I also filled it up @ $3.02 a gallon.

I also started considering how much better those KC lights will look on my XJ rather than the cheap HF lights.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/321081_10150856743375131_886005130_21065935_111538 6853_n.jpg

[bigjim350]

I finally put on my new wheels (thanks Scott). You cant really tell but they are the Crager V5's. Now I just need to get em dirty so they match.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20111006_183042.jpg

[Firemanray]

It was 75 here and I took her for a long drive. I also filled it up @ $3.02 a gallon.

I also started considering how much better those KC lights will look on my XJ rather than the cheap HF lights.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/321081_10150856743375131_886005130_21065935_111538 6853_n.jpg

When the heck did you have time to drive?? You haven't slept since the givaway contest started!

[dagr8tim]

When the heck did you have time to drive?? You haven't slept since the givaway contest started!

I've got 3 year old twins & a 6 week old. What is this "sleep" of which you speak of?

[Firemanray]

I've got 3 year old twins & a 6 week old. What is this "sleep" of which you speak of?

rofl

[TeXJ]

I finally put on my new wheels (thanks Scott). You cant really tell but they are the Crager V5's. Now I just need to get em dirty so they match.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/IMG_20111006_183042.jpg

Nice rims!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/TeXJ2424/JEEP/kevlar1.jpg

[pvt.tadpolxj]

Hey everybody...Sorry no picture's for this fix at the moment. Maybe i can get back with some picture's. But early this summer i did replace my two orifice on top the valve cover and added new hose's, and made sure everything was tight and snug to eliminate any vacuum leak's. Boy that helped!!!!:thumbsup: I want too add; One must be very careful when working on these thing's because the seem to be very delicate and will break on you easily...:pray:

[bluedragon436]

Aired the tires up from 10psi and drove it home from where it's been parked for the four months I've been deployed!!

[Showtime3492]

Drove the shit out of it today like 100+ miles to 3 different junkyards... I was proud of it, It held oil pressure all day lol

[TeXJ]

Drove the shit out of it today like 100+ miles to 3 different junkyards... I was proud of it, It held oil pressure all day lol

ya know its the little things that let ya know that ya drive a JEEP!

[steph74]

still have not done anything more.... darn time... and to make things easier, it is snowing in the mountains already and weather is crap....

[BlueXJ]

I teased it, we went to the taco place next to the carwash. She thought it was bath time. Not today big girl, bubble bath every 6 months if you need it or not.

[TeXJ]

Finally got done with the bushing job. The bushing was in on tuesday, but I couldnt get the UCA and the track bar on by myself. Had the wife help me get those two on. Took it for a drive, seems to be better...ya think! But the frame is pretty bad. The slop in the steering is from the frame flexing...ouch!

[LizardRunner]

TeXJ yer heap is telling you it's time for reinforcement.

[dagr8tim]

Picked up my nutcerts for my transfer case skid plate. This is the same nutcerts I used to fix my rear bump stops. The best part is Fastenal quit charging shipping, it it was less than $5 for all of them.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/skid_plate/2011_10_07_15_34_09_293.sized.jpg

I also drove from Columbus to Toledo with the trailer. It didn't even feel like it was back there.

[TeXJ]

TeXJ yer heap is telling you it's time for reinforcement.

yeah :(

[msmoorenburg]

used the jeep to pull a core support back on a GREEN ford ranger :)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG953465.jpg

[dagr8tim]

Drove way too many miles this weekend.

[imehtoh]

Wet for a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway:rolleye0012:,talked skip on the new rig---- Hello radio.:shocker:

[Showtime3492]

wheeled it and had a great day broke the tcase linkage though.
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/318554_2150132958494_1401465462_32131976_37754628_ n.jpg
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l626/Showtime3492/305745_2150126078322_1401465462_32131961_50682929_ n.jpg

[tjbuggie]

went and picked up a used set of 33"s and built my dakota packs today!!!

[XJ4IV]

pics please!

[tjbuggie]

sent you a pic, will get some good pics tommorow if the rain isn't too bad

[XJ4IV]

yeah but SHARE with everyone
... well heres what he sent me to share!
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Photo10081822.jpg

[XJ4IV]

is that an 8.8 in the back? seems to be a little narrower than it should be ... but then again the BS on factory wheels is minimal... DIG THOSE MOABS!!!

[Mudderoy]

Went to the Chrysler dealership and picked up...

O2 sensor
MAP sensor
CPS
IAC
TPS

and a fuel pump, regulator, etc... assembly.

Started about 4pm installing everything.

3 sensors on the throttle body went quickly.

Rear O2 sensor took about as long as the 3 sensors (front O2 is already a new Chrysler part)

Then started in on the unknown, dropping the fuel tank. Not too bad I think I started on it about 6pm, and I had it back in by 9ish. Cleaned up, drove to the gas station and filled it up. Looking for leaks and checking the reading on the fuel gauge. All looked (and smelled) fine, so drove back home and put the fuel tank skid back on.

I'm leaving the trailer hitch off for now.

[oderdene]

replaced o-ring in power steering tank, hope it stops bleeding

[oderdene]

did electric fan with relay and temp sensor in middle of top coolant hose. It starts when coolant getting hot but not stop :(

[Indiana Jeep]

Aired the tires up from 10psi and drove it home from where it's been parked for the four months I've been deployed!!

Welcome Home!! Glad you made it back. :thumbsup: Hope you get some quality time with your family and the Jeep! And thanks for all you've done and for all the service men and women out there. :patriot: May God watch over those who watch over us.

[Indiana Jeep]

Drove down to indy yesterday (None of the salvage yards up here have any xjs) Finally :pray: found a drivers seat that was in good condition and it only cost $17 bucks!! Unfortunately when I went to remove the 98 Grand Cherokee seat I had been using the remaining bolt heads broke off. Two had broken when I took out the original seat. So now I have to actually extract the bolts so I don't have a rocking chair. At least the nut on the rear is still usable. The ZJ seat is in good condition but even fully upright it's angled back a little to far for my tastes. It feels much better with the straighter back of the XJ seat!!
Also picked up a few trim pieces for the dash and a lid for the center console (the plastic locking tab on the original one broke years ago).

Also picked up a dash piece for the rear wiper/defrost/lighter section. I don't remember what year the pieces were from since I got them out of a couple different XJs. This one didn't have a switch for the fog lights so I'm using it since my fog lights stopped working and were taken off a couple years ago. Also since I don't smoke I cut a little notch on the bezel (I hope that's the right word since I keep using it) for the power outlet cover.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_a54bef56.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=a54bef56.jpg)

Got the decals in that I had ordered from www.doityourselflettering.com.


http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_049dec87.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=049dec87.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/th_eaaa9060.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad192/99JeepXJ/?action=view&current=eaaa9060.jpg)

[pvt.tadpolxj]

Not nearly enough!:sad0147:

[XJ4IV]

mounted two of the tires I have on the H2 wheels... found out that I need LOTS more pressure to get the bead seated properly

[dagr8tim]

Just got home from spending 600+ miles driving this weekend. Not bad for an 4.0 with nearly 300K on the clock. 300 miles was with the trailer.

I also saw a ZJ on the side of the road with so much lift the rear driveshaft was at a 55 degree angle. It was broke down ofcourse.

[prerunner1982]

Got it stuck in the mud....err driveway. lol Got 3.5"+ of rain over night which was greatly needed. Thew it in 4lo and crawled right out..

[Mudderoy]

After picking up the parts from the Chrysler dealership, I stopped by NTB and had an alignment done.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KelfXTe0a7w/TpEeVk9PHNI/AAAAAAAABYg/MDF6N97oYu0/s912/2011-10-08%25252010.30.47.jpg

After changing everything on the front end the only thing that was out was the toe.

[XJ4IV]

rounded up some steel tube to make the shock towers... might give this a go tomorrow and it looks as though I get my wish to have the towers poke through the hood a bit

[Showtime3492]

Did tons to the xj this weekend got my rear hatch bolts so now I can finally shut my hatch!!!! It's been 6 months since it was last latched lol a rope was holding it shut... Also got a new rear seat to replace the ruined one. Also got a new interior panel for the rear... The one on the left caught fire when I was welding the new floor in in the rear... Oops and finally I got my spare HP30 back so I can start an axle build until I move to the swap I have planned. The axle will be trussed sleeved, C's will be gusseted and it will receive 4.56s

[cpttuna]

had slow emissions leak. had the smoke test done. It showed smoke at the leak detection pump. I changed it(took 40 min). $100.00 shipped to my door.

[dagr8tim]

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/trailer/2011_10_10_14_40_54_781.sized.jpg

Hit the yard today. ZJ rear backing plates and caliper brackets, proportioning valve from the same ZJ, ZJ offset shifter handle with the white linkage thingie, and some caliper bolts. I would have gotten the calipers, but they wanted more than reman's from a parts store. I figure I'll just eat the core charge.

I also picked up the bolts to mount my TC skid. I didn't feel like drilling the holes out for the nutcerts, so it will be a project for another day.

[afbond03]

Got the larger hole drilled out on my main rear shaft for my SYE. Not looking forward to tapping.

[oderdene]

After picking up the parts from the Chrysler dealership, I stopped by NTB and had an alignment done.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KelfXTe0a7w/TpEeVk9PHNI/AAAAAAAABYg/MDF6N97oYu0/s912/2011-10-08%25252010.30.47.jpg

After changing everything on the front end the only thing that was out was the toe.

is it? Grand cherokee?

[prerunner1982]

is it? Grand cherokee?

He didn't notice until afterwards they had entered ZJ...

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3926&page=3

[msmoorenburg]

drove it to the bus stop and tonight the roof rack is coming off so i can fit in the parking garage :(

[Mudderoy]

drove it to the bus stop and tonight the roof rack is coming off so i can fit in the parking garage :(

Now that's tight.

[msmoorenburg]

Now that's tight.

yea 6'3 now :cry:

[dagr8tim]

Drove to work.

[prerunner1982]

Drove to work.

Heyyyyy me too! :driving:

[dagr8tim]

Heyyyyy me too! :driving:

And I'm hoping to do some research on ZJ rear disk conversions. Only real question is what I need to make the parking brake work.

[pvt.tadpolxj]

Bought a clip board to keep in my sight's. I am going to get into the habit of keeping maintenance note's. That way I will not forget to keep preventive maintenance up to date..:driving:

[TeXJ]

drove to work as well...

[XJ4IV]

looked at it... thought about matts plan to remove the roof rack... I might have to do the same to get it out of my carport.... might just be able to deflate the tires and crawl it out

[TeXJ]

or just raise the roof, woot woot!

[Showtime3492]

Hated it... And hated it... But officially started building my truss

[xj4life2]

Sold it , yup you read right. I got an offer I couldnt refuse. A 95 ford Bronco plus a nice size chunk of cash.Bronco will remain semi stock for now(as much as I can stand) and the next XJ project will begin soon.I'll still be here for all your needs and to keep on touch with everybody. :D

[dagr8tim]

Sold it , yup you read right. I got an offer I couldnt refuse. A 95 ford Bronco plus a nice size chunk of cash.Bronco will remain semi stock for now(as much as I can stand) and the next XJ project will begin soon.I'll still be here for all your needs and to keep on touch with everybody. :D

Pics?

[TeXJ]

pics or it didnt happen you know the drill!

[rugidone]

Nothing, wife asked me to replace a fog light on the peon...which ended up me reworking the wiring harness lol.

[Metlic53]

got the dana 30 out of the 87 XJ. started her, new plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Fresh oils to come

[xj4life2]

pics or it didnt happen you know the drill!

I'll shoot some this weekend , already in trouble on it, a freind of mine came over to look at it and just happens to have some lift parts in his garage that have no home hmmmmmm

[bluedragon436]

I'll shoot some this weekend , already in trouble on it, a freind of mine came over to look at it and just happens to have some lift parts in his garage that have no home hmmmmmm

Not true.. sounds to me like you are looking to give those parts a home.. so they do now have a home!! LOL...

[XJ4IV]

got the dana 30 out of the 87 XJ. started her, new plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Fresh oils to come

save the brake caliper bolts for the new one I gave you... for some reason AFTER i took it out is when I noticed that they were not in there all the way which was giving me death wobble

[Showtime3492]

Changed the oil got rid of the fram filter used a mopar filter and castrol 10w30 and a little Lucas oil stabilizer. Pressure was higher right off the bat around 45-50 and it held pressure on the hour drive to work never going below 30 so hopefully it was just a bad filter but we will see tonight and in the coming days! If not I have a good friend with 30 years engine building experience that wants to do a stroker.. ;) almost makes me hope it is more serious lol

[Niac]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll283/cainc_bucket/Inclimeter.jpg


Installed The Inclimeter I Got for my B-Day

[xj4life2]

Not true.. sounds to me like you are looking to give those parts a home.. so they do now have a home!! LOL...

I'm afraid my wife saw it just as you do... Oh well its what I do right ??

[afbond03]

Was making one more turn before backing out the tap for my SYE. Yep, broke the damn tap. Ordered an extractor kit so hopefully I can get it out without jacking things up to bad.

[Mudderoy]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll283/cainc_bucket/Inclimeter.jpg


Installed The Inclimeter I Got for my B-Day

You're going to scare the passengers! :D

[Showtime3492]

Was making one more turn before backing out the tap for my SYE. Yep, broke the damn tap. Ordered an extractor kit so hopefully I can get it out without jacking things up to bad.

If you know someone that's a good welder you could weld a nut or bolt to the back side of it and it would probably back out.

[prerunner1982]

Banged through the gears pretty good on the way home to clear some of the cob webs out... man "she" pulls good about 4,000 rpm.

[bluedragon436]

Figured out that I got splatter all up one side from the damn freshly painted lines on the road.. you'd think they would put out signs or something warning of fresh or wet paint or something.. going to be pissed if it doesn't come off tomorrow..

[rugidone]

As I have told some of you, its been a while since I poked around my jeep, well lastnight I finally managed to get the hoist working enough to put it in the air.

Found three good sized holes in the back that must have been shaken loose. One on either side of the lower quarters(will take care of that with the cut n fold. And another in the wheel well itself, that one was strange to me.

I also discovered where my unresponsive steering has been coming from lately, the nut and lockwasher on my pitman arm were far from tight, the lock washer was holding just enough tension to not let the nut fall off. The nut was flush with the bottom of the sector shaft with an uncompressed lock washer.

Much better handling, if anything its a little too touchy now. All is well, crisis averted :D

[msmoorenburg]

Drove the xj to the urban jungle Houston TX about 50 miles from the house

[XJ4IV]

I will drive past my XJ... here in about two hours.... wont see her again til saturday... Im gonna miss her! poor thing gonna be all alone without me I love spending time with my jeep... while Im gone I told the wife and kids to spend time with her.... dang Im gonna miss the jeep :hmmmm2:

[Mudderoy]

Drove the xj to the urban jungle Houston TX about 50 miles from the house

Did the smooth ride of Ironman's long arms put you to sleep?

[dagr8tim]

Drove it in the rain for the first time since the new skins. It feels like there is a ton more wet traction and braking is 100 times better.

I've been sick this week, so no real work on the Jeep has taken place.

[Mudderoy]

Drove it in the rain for the first time since the new skins. It feels like there is a ton more wet traction and braking is 100 times better.

I've been sick this week, so no real work on the Jeep has taken place.

I've noticed a HUGE difference in wet road handling between the 4 year old KM 32's and the new KM2 33's!

[msmoorenburg]

Did the smooth ride of Ironman's long arms put you to sleep?

it was a nice change over short arms

[rugidone]

Changed out my intermediate shaft tonight trying to track down the play in my steering. Lets just say between this and the pitman arm. I found it.

[cantab27]

it was a nice change over short arms

is the ride that much of a difference Matt.....

[dagr8tim]

I've noticed a HUGE difference in wet road handling between the 4 year old KM 32's and the new KM2 33's!

I went from a set of no name's that were never really good on wet pavement and really started to suck at 4/32th, to a brand new set of Goodyear Wranglers. The old tires were a super hard compound that was literally polished by the road.

Can't wait to see how they work on snow.

[LizardRunner]

put gas in, drove it out.

[cantab27]

I'm surprised that pretty red jeeps aloud out in the rain tony.................

[LizardRunner]

bet he washed it after that drive.

[bluedragon436]

I will drive past my XJ... here in about two hours.... wont see her again til saturday... Im gonna miss her! poor thing gonna be all alone without me I love spending time with my jeep... while Im gone I told the wife and kids to spend time with her.... dang Im gonna miss the jeep :hmmmm2:

I feel your pain on the missing the Jeep!! I missed mine the whole 4 months I was gone.. and only get to play for another few weeks till I leave her behind for a month again.. LOL.. at least it is only a month this time though..

[Converted96XJ]

Cleaned out the inside to get ready for the Jeep/ATV Jamboree this weekend in NE ohio in my hometown! Looked at the ZJ tie rod upgrade and wishing that I would have got it done. Started gathering my gear for the weekend... to go back in history to last weekend I did upper control arm bushings... what a PITA.

[Firemanray]

Welded the rear hatch striker assembly back on for the second time (it's on for good now), shut the hatch and discovered it wouldn't re-open. After a LOT of fuss'n with it I got it open, adjusted the linkage from the handle to the latch, all good now.

Now that the hatch opens I cleaned out behind the seat and washed a 1/2 gallon of anti freeze out of my "Husky liner" (awesome accessory).

I fixed my transfer case shifter TWICE only to discover my tranny mount bolts are missing. Now I know why the fan punched the radiator on the last wheeling trip.

[bluedragon436]

Tightened up all my suspension bolts for the first time since I got the lift installed.. Pulled the hood release handle out of my XJ.. guess you got to drop weight were you can.. LOL.. and figured out that my rear speakers aren't putting out any mid or high end sound.. they are trying to work as subs.. not very good ones at that.. And washed it yet again... twice in the same day... for the same reason.. damn road painting..

[Showtime3492]

Welded the rear hatch striker assembly back on for the second time (it's on for good now), shut the hatch and discovered it wouldn't re-open. After a LOT of fuss'n with it I got it open, adjusted the linkage from the handle to the latch, all good now.
Now that the hatch opens I cleaned out behind the seat and washed a 1/2 gallon of anti freeze out of my "Husky liner" (awesome accessory).

I fixed my transfer case shifter TWICE only to discover my tranny mount bolts are missing. Now I know why the fan punched the radiator on the last wheeling trip.

Im really glad im not the only one whos had trouble with this my hatch was open for 6 months tied shut with a rope cuz the two bolts rattled themselves out... Dang short arms lol

[Showtime3492]

Cleaned out the inside to get ready for the Jeep/ATV Jamboree this weekend in NE ohio in my hometown! Looked at the ZJ tie rod upgrade and wishing that I would have got it done. Started gathering my gear for the weekend... to go back in history to last weekend I did upper control arm bushings... what a PITA.

Its well worth it especially if you run the tie rod flip I do and its a good set up for very little $ The flip bushing is only like 20 and i get whole tie rods for 10$ so couldnt beat it lol

[oderdene]

towed friends car, which gulped a water during river cross from 100 miles away,

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pc1KvANabPc/TpgMt3OHYdI/AAAAAAAABsw/8u1KvqPV3dU/s320/Photo-0089a.jpg

heated a lot during uphill and stopped once for cool down

[dagr8tim]

Its well worth it especially if you run the tie rod flip I do and its a good set up for very little $ The flip bushing is only like 20 and i get whole tie rods for 10$ so couldnt beat it lol

Do you have the reamer? Everywhere I look a decent reamer is more than I want to pay for something I'll likely use once. I've done the V8 ZJ tie rod and I'm very happy.

[Mudderoy]

towed friends car, which gulped a water during river cross from 100 miles away,

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pc1KvANabPc/TpgMt3OHYdI/AAAAAAAABsw/8u1KvqPV3dU/s320/Photo-0089a.jpg

heated a lot during uphill and stopped once for cool down

Wow I would have got a deposit for my transmission! :crazy:

[dagr8tim]

Drove to work and almost hit some dumbass who decided to try to duck into an alley only to come face to face with a garbage truck and try to jump back out into traffic.

[Showtime3492]

Do you have the reamer? Everywhere I look a decent reamer is more than I want to pay for something I'll likely use once. I've done the V8 ZJ tie rod and I'm very happy.

No need just buy a 3/4 drill bit and a flip bushing the bushing is reamed inside and 3/4 outside. The website to get them is goferitoffroad.com

[dagr8tim]

No need just buy a 3/4 drill bit and a flip bushing the bushing is reamed inside and 3/4 outside.

Did you put it in a drill or run it by hand? I saw them do it on Xtreme 4x4 and they used a reamer and then tested it every so often. But I think they reamed a tapered hole.

[Showtime3492]

Did you put it in a drill or run it by hand? I saw them do it on Xtreme 4x4 and they used a reamer and then tested it every so often. But I think they reamed a tapered hole.

Drill it out to 3/4 insert new bushing bolt tie rod back up. It says to weld it in but im sure because it is such a close tollerance that you could even epoxy/jbweld it in if you dont have access to a welder ill snap a pic of it later and post it. Right now im off to get more Metal muahaha There is another great project about to begin on my build as soon as i get my material and parts here!

[dagr8tim]

Drill it out to 3/4 insert new bushing bolt tie rod back up. It says to weld it in but im sure because it is such a close tollerance that you could even epoxy/jbweld it in if you dont have access to a welder ill snap a pic of it later and post it. Right now im off to get more Metal muahaha There is another great project about to begin on my build as soon as i get my material and parts here!

Thanks for the info, any hints on where to get the bushing?

[rugidone]

No need just buy a 3/4 drill bit and a flip bushing the bushing is reamed inside and 3/4 outside. The website to get them is goferitoffroad.com

Just reposting it for ya!

[TeXJ]

I will drive past my XJ... here in about two hours.... wont see her again til saturday... Im gonna miss her! poor thing gonna be all alone without me I love spending time with my jeep... while Im gone I told the wife and kids to spend time with her.... dang Im gonna miss the jeep :hmmmm2:

Where ya going?

[Showtime3492]

Just got the hp30 truss all cut out and fit up! Pics in build thread!!

[TeXJ]

Got the frame fixed up yesterday.

[rugidone]

Threw an air freshener under the seat... :D

[greeno]

Bored out a old throttle body I had setting around, took it out from 55mm in the bottom to 63mm and put on a Poweraid throttle body spacer from a xe ford that is 63 mm

Out with the old 360000km,s on her :yack:

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap003-3.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap005-3.jpg

And the new setup

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap006-2.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap009-2.jpg

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr164/greenojeep/whiteheap010-1.jpg

[Firemanray]

Tapped new threads for my tranny mount bolts and put bolts in it, now maybe the fan won't eat the radiator when I wheel it.

[jccatt]

Started fabing a light bar.

[dagr8tim]

Bored out a old throttle body I had setting around, took it out from 55mm in the bottom to 63mm and put on a Poweraid throttle body spacer from a xe ford that is 63 mm

Out with the old 360000km,s on her :yack:

Did you use like a die grinder or a boring machine? I've got a spare 4.0 tb that came with my 2000 Intake Manifold, and I'm playing with the idea.

See any improvements?

[Showtime3492]

Did you use like a die grinder or a boring machine? I've got a spare 4.0 tb that came with my 2000 Intake Manifold, and I'm playing with the idea.

See any improvements?

Drum sanding kit from harbor freight for ten bucks. That's what I used.

[dagr8tim]

Tried to install my TC skid with the same nutcerts I used for my bumpstop repair and failed epicly.

I got 4 netcerts, and destroyed the first two and had to knock them into the subframe. #3 seemed to go well and I figured I could mount it with two and get more later. #4 started turning when it was almost installed.

At that point I discovered that by dumb luck when I installed the ones for the bumpstop, that I used a bolt that was threaded all the way to the head. This time I didn't and the nut that was supposed to spin on the bolt didn't. I need to either use a different bolt or get a larger nut to use as a bushing. I'm going to order some more nutcerts on Monday and should have them by Wed. Atleast they are like $1.04 a nutcert.

I'll probably do a write up then. I also discovered that because I didn't have the factory skids, I have the holes in the subframe and cross member, and they are 1/2" holes. I had to open them to 5/8" to fit the nutcerts into the hole.

[bluedragon436]

I played with my Pioneer head unit for a bit today.. to finally figure out why I have no highs or mids coming out of my rear speakers.. only bass... come to find out apparently when I cut the sub output on, and hooked up my powered sub up.. my rear speakers automatically decided they would go to s/w control instead of full range like they were supposed to be... sounds much better in the Jeep now..

[Mudderoy]

Bought a new one, at least new to us...

http://wranglertalk.com/images/special/redjeep1a.jpg

http://wranglertalk.com/images/special/redjeep2a.jpg

[dagr8tim]

Bought a new one, at least new to us...

http://wranglertalk.com/images/special/redjeep1a.jpg

http://wranglertalk.com/images/special/redjeep2a.jpg

Looks good, what rims are those?

[bluedragon436]

Look like older AR style rims.. Looks like a nice shape TJ, Tony!! You're all about those red Jeeps aren't you??

[cantab27]

nice colour tony

[Showtime3492]

well got my truss tacked up and kinda welded up but my welder thoroughly pissed me off so tomorrow im gonna do some work to that as well in the form of a new stinger and ground cable thats heavier...