Cheap Cool Mods

[dagr8tim]

Let's see what you can do for under $100 to make your rig look better or to improve it's performance.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/int_swap/285799_10150767481410131_886005130_20306972_461157 0_o.jpg
Wrapped my steering wheel in 550 paracord. I got 300 feet for $20, and used maybe 50 feet. I gutted it by pulling out the inner cord and left the jacket so it would lay flat.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/int_swap/295735_10150805047875131_886005130_20717055_302162 725_n.jpg
Actual military grade 'ripstop' digital camo material for my headliner recover. $20 for 4 yards @ 60 inches wide. I'll need another 30 or so for glue and supplies.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/int_swap/IMG_0472_800x600.jpg
Mag Light mount. Easy to grab as you're jumping out.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/int_swap/Cargo_Pocket.jpg
Making the Cargo Pocket usable.

http://buckeyejeeps.com/albums/int_swap/IMG_0462_800x600.jpg
Not sure if I'm going to mount a CB trucker style or build a small sheet metal box for a switch panel.

Those are all I can think of right now that I have done to my Jeep.

[prcjeep]

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/0907110435.jpg
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/0907110445a.jpg
Cost me like $1.25 for the stickers to paint over and used paint i already had

[prcjeep]

Coolest mod of all!
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/HPIM8406.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Coolest mod of all!
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/HPIM8406.jpg

I lol'd :penguin:

[dagr8tim]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/60431_10150262386040131_886005130_14711598_2070878 _n.jpg
Spare gas tank door and a decal from All Things Jeep.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/227400_10150599826185131_886005130_18590048_173946 5_n.jpg
2000 Intake Manifold with sensors and TB for $40.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298154_10150764748455131_886005130_20276002_647006 6_n.jpg
Grand Prix Hood Vents, got them at a PnP for $8 the day after Thanksgiving last year when they were having a mega sale.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/297533_10150827079465131_886005130_20871252_183691 977_n.jpg
PDC plug under the dash using a standardized connection that most Ham's I know use.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/167986_10150374091080131_886005130_16815576_724059 2_n.jpg
Got two if these foot lockers for $30 at WalMart.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/37825_10150223543605131_886005130_13586868_6219918 _n.jpg
Replaced everything from the pitman arm down and added a v8 ZJ tie rod. I've got the part numbers if anyone wants them.

[LizardRunner]

Coolest mod of all!
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad210/prcrawfo/HPIM8406.jpg

NICE Wrinkle!! I like it. oh wait, I'll bet you were thinking the xjtalk sticker... :smiley-laughing021:

[prcjeep]

I lol'd :penguin:

I thought it was perfect! lol glad I could do that for ya Tony

[prcjeep]

NICE Wrinkle!! I like it. oh wait, I'll bet you were thinking the xjtalk sticker... :smiley-laughing021:

That wrinkle was a very cheap mod courtesy of my brother who can't park

[cantab27]

one of these.......sells for $80.00 mine was free,,, i have noticed no change....maybe different on a stocker...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0015.jpg


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0017.jpg

[dagr8tim]

one of these.......sells for $80.00 mine was free,,, i have noticed no change....maybe different on a stocker....

I've seriously thought of a spacer. But I probably should put the 2000 intake on first. I read somewhere that the older intakes hold 2.6 liters of water and the 2000 intake holds 4.3 liters of water.

[jccatt]

Disconnect mud flaps for the fun police. $25 for the mud flaps and $1 for bolts and washers, steel and paint I had.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd364/briscatt/Mods/IMAG0159.jpg

[jccatt]

Oh yeah my rear bar was less than $100 in steel and has already save two tail lights.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd364/briscatt/Mods/P1020664.jpg

[prerunner1982]

I've seriously thought of a spacer. But I probably should put the 2000 intake on first. I read somewhere that the older intakes hold 2.6 liters of water and the 2000 intake holds 4.3 liters of water.

If you try to confirm this, lets hope you do it while it is still off the vehicle. :D
As far as the spacers go I have heard they may increase throttle response a bit, but other than that they are a glorified paper weight. Throttle body spacers work when the fuel is being injected via Carb or TBI.. as the idea is to give the air and fuel a bit more time to atomize. With a direct injected engine it just gives the air further to travel.




None of my cheap mods are cool.. so I won't post them.

However I am surprised nobody has mentioned hood vents yet..
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss72/fsh247/Hood%20vent/hood%20vent%20600x400/Photo_110309_009.jpg

[dagr8tim]

If you try to confirm this, lets hope you do it while it is still off the vehicle. :D
As far as the spacers go I have heard they may increase throttle response a bit, but other than that they are a glorified paper weight. Throttle body spacers work when the fuel is being injected via Carb or TBI.. as the idea is to give the air and fuel a bit more time to atomize. With a direct injected engine it just gives the air further to travel.

Take it for what it's worth. Here's where I got those numbers.
http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?6355-4.0L-99-intake-manifold-swap-with-REAL-DYNO-NUMBERS!

[prerunner1982]

Take it for what it's worth. Here's where I got those numbers.

I wasn't trying to say that your numbers were wrong, just trying to make a funny.. :rolleyes::fail:

[dagr8tim]

I wasn't trying to say that your numbers were wrong, just trying to make a funny.. :rolleyes::fail:

It's cool, I wasn't saying you were doubting my numbers.

I'm almost considering a water injection system to run more aggressive timing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_injection_(engines)

[Converted96XJ]

You can build a cargo rack to suit your needs like this...

http://deezentertainment.com/images/Jeep/cargofinished2.jpg

total cost was about 90 bucks

Different spot for the maglite.. all in all $20

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

If you shop right a CB radio/antenna/mount which cost me about $100

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217395_1758389518466_7527433_n.jpg


I am also in the planning process of building storage box to mount on the front of the sub box, and also i like the idea of making the aluminum piece or something similar to make the side cubby hole useful.

[Firemanray]

GC heavy duty fan clutch.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/d8bd7296.jpg

[Firemanray]

Homemade roof rack:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/IMG_3594-1.jpg

[dagr8tim]

GC heavy duty fan clutch.

part number?

[Firemanray]

part number?

I'll have to look it up and get back to you. I've got the reciept here somewhere, it came from O-rielly's.

[dagr8tim]

I'll have to look it up and get back to you. I've got the reciept here somewhere, it came from O-rielly's.

Awesome, I've been seriously considering this mod. Notice any difference?

[prcjeep]

GC heavy duty fan clutch.


No fan shroud for it?

[prcjeep]

Homemade roof rack:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/IMG_3594-1.jpg

You fabbed this... I dont recall a write up for it... Looks good though
Ill buy the steel and supplies you weld it up for me??

[Carves]

New ground points ... stainless steel bolts, star washers & nuts instead of crappy self tappers,
Bonnet (hood) hinge spacers,
Omix-Ada fanclutch ... # 17105.03 ... not a real HD but somewhat better than stock,
Bypassed rad, tranny oil, heat exchanger ... and fitted a 10"x10" oil cooler.
Relay and heavier wiring for the headlights,
Proper eyebolts in the rear cargo area for ratchet strap tiedown points,
Replaced bumper mounted vacuum cannister ... with a smaller, neater, TJ one on the front crossmember,

....and .. and .. and ... Same as with most people - theres a never ending list of bits & pieces ...... :D

[Firemanray]

Awesome, I've been seriously considering this mod. Notice any difference?

Yes it makes a difference. You can hear the fan working which means it's moving more air. I also noticed a temp. drop on the guage. The Auto Zone part number is 922796.

[Firemanray]

No fan shroud for it?

Used the factory shroud, no problem.

[Firemanray]

You fabbed this... I dont recall a write up for it... Looks good though
Ill buy the steel and supplies you weld it up for me??

I think I wrote something in my build thread. I don't mind welding something up for you. My slow season is starting now so I may have time. We'll talk.

[jeepxj95]

GC heavy duty fan clutch.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/d8bd7296.jpg

mine is bigger then that maybe that wont hit my rad.... :( so for now i stole the cf off of the 90. might have to try it when it gets hot here next summer. do u remember what year gc ???

[bigjim350]

GC heavy duty fan clutch.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/d8bd7296.jpg

If you do this mod and have bad motor mounts, you will also need the part number for a new rad. LOL. Ray knows what im talking about.

[jeepxj95]

If you do this mod and have bad motor mounts, you will also need the part number for a new rad. LOL. Ray knows what im talking about.

me 2 did both motor and trans and still hit. maybe the cf was to big and or its the damage that still needs to be fix when the PO hit a deer with it. heck idk but mine worked allsome kept it at 190 to 200 all the time even with the ac turned on on a 95' day :) need to find gc cf that wont hit and will be unaveral

[dagr8tim]

Yes it makes a difference. You can hear the fan working which means it's moving more air. I also noticed a temp. drop on the guage. The Auto Zone part number is 922796.

I'm not worried about the sound. I gave up on that when I bought a Jeep.

[msmoorenburg]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110719_193422.jpg

a little less vibs :rolleye0012:

[dagr8tim]

a little less vibs :rolleye0012:

Please tell more. Looks like you still have the slip yoke, yet you have a front DS? How'd you put it together?

[msmoorenburg]

Please tell more. Looks like you still have the slip yoke, yet you have a front DS? How'd you put it together?

its the dirtbound setup and it uses the front shaft

[dagr8tim]

its the dirtbound setup and it uses the front shaft

Kinda figured as much. What is the slip yoke assembly that connects the TC to the drive shaft. Did you have to modify your front DS? I've got a spare front DS & I'm really intrested.

[prerunner1982]

In honor of Bear where ever he may be..

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7380

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_BalGd56uEqU/TdhfTM-L0hI/AAAAAAAAAuA/MkiBXGsRDWU/s640/260.JPG

[dagr8tim]

In honor of Bear where ever he may be..

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7380

I love that setup. I may steal the design for a bike trailer.

[Olie's87XJ]

Ford Taurus 3.0L, dual speed electric fan swap (in stock, mech fan shroud)... cost me $15 for the fan (from the wrecker), and had wires, switches, and relays kicking around.

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/SDC10503.jpg

tupperware power distribution center, stole moms tupperware, had some relays, $4 for the fuse block.

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG00242.jpg

used internet cable from a homemade switch panel to control relays, and keep things clean.

[dagr8tim]

Ford Taurus 3.0L, dual speed electric fan swap (in stock, mech fan shroud)... cost me $15 for the fan (from the wrecker), and had wires, switches, and relays kicking around.

Did you just trim the housing? I've got a fan from a 3.8 Lincoln (supposed to be like 200 more CFM) that I've been trying to figure out how to mount.

Can't wait to see the final installation.

[Olie's87XJ]

the fan I used was from a 2003 taurus (i believe) with the 3.0l. it came off the passenger side. I believe you have the bigger fan, I never trimmed a thing for it to sit there. fits in front of the pulleys beautifully.

[dagr8tim]

the fan I used was om a 2003 taurus with the 3.0l. it came off the passenger side. I believe you have the bigger fan, I never trimmed a thing for it to sit there. fits in front of the pulleys beautifully.

Crap, you had me excited. I've got a spare 97+ fan along with the 3.8 Taurus fan. I've often considered trying to find a way to disassemble both fans and drop the Taurus fan motor into the xj fan with the xj blades. I realize it would flow less air, but then would be a bolt on mod.

I'd still love to see some install pics and more info on how you wired it.

[XJ Wheeler]

Earlier this year i made this spare tire mount for my factory roof rails. All in all i spent about $35 plus paint and lock. Works great, a lot better than straps.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG0270-1-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-06-01174947-2.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG0241-1-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG0248-1-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG0249-1-1.jpg

[Olie's87XJ]

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7724 for the install...

just used that tupperware PDC, and associated switch panel to put a switched 12volt source to each red wire, and a chassis ground to the black. The chassis ground is actually connected directly to the negative battery terminal now that i think about it, on the passenger inner fender... I just leave the low speed circuit on at all times the ignition is on in the summer, probably leave it off in the winter tho. It gets DAMN COLD up here. lol

[dagr8tim]

Earlier this year i made this spare tire mount for my factory roof rails. All in all i spent about $35 plus paint and lock. Works great, a lot better than straps.

That's pretty cool. Any reason you made the threaded rod so long?


http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7724 for the install...

just used that tupperware PDC, and associated switch panel to put a switched 12volt source to each red wire, and a chassis ground to the black. The chassis ground is actually connected directly to the negative battery terminal now that i think about it, on the passenger inner fender... I just leave the low speed circuit on at all times the ignition is on in the summer, probably leave it off in the winter tho. It gets DAMN COLD up here. lol

Thank you sir.

[LizardRunner]

Now that is one awesome tire carrier setup. Great job! I'll be using your idea for sure.

[XJ Wheeler]

That's pretty cool. Any reason you made the threaded rod so long?



Thank you sir.

Thanks! I didn't know if i was going to put the tire up there facing up or down. Plus for different backspacings and future setups.

[XJ Wheeler]

Now that is one awesome tire carrier setup. Great job! I'll be using your idea for sure.

Thanks a lot man, if you want you could message me if you want more info.

[dagr8tim]

Thanks! I didn't know if i was going to put the tire up there facing up or down. Plus for different backspacings and future setups.

Very nice looking.

[Olie's87XJ]

Thank you sir.

I've never been called that. without it being followed by "you have to leave"
No worries. Happy Jeepin!

[dagr8tim]

I've never been called that. without it being followed by "you have to leave"
No worries. Happy Jeepin!

Same to you.

[Converted96XJ]

I've never been called that. without it being followed by "you have to leave"
No worries. Happy Jeepin!

lol, yeah thats a nice setup.. sometimes I wish i didnt have my raised roof cause i love the racks so much...

[Converted96XJ]

the fan I used was from a 2003 taurus (i believe) with the 3.0l. it came off the passenger side. I believe you have the bigger fan, I never trimmed a thing for it to sit there. fits in front of the pulleys beautifully.

One of the mods I want to do next year when I overhaul the cooling system. awesome that it all went together with no major modifications.

[bigjim350]

Kinda figured as much. What is the slip yoke assembly that connects the TC to the drive shaft. Did you have to modify your front DS? I've got a spare front DS & I'm really intrested.

Its just a hack and tap. Cut the output shorter, drill and tap a hole in the middle, bolt down yoke. Then you install a stock front driveshaft on the rear.

[dagr8tim]

Its just a hack and tap. Cut the output shorter, drill and tap a hole in the middle, bolt down yoke. Then you install a stock front driveshaft on the rear.

Ok I gotcha. I was thinking it was some kind of adapter that slid into the stock slip yoke and allowed you to run a front drive shaft.

[steph74]

XJ's are good platform for cheap mods.....

[XJ Wheeler]

The previous owner had cut off the top of the fan shroud for whatever reason. So last year i decided to build one out of 16 gauge sheet metal, two pieces welded together. Also i wanted it to look clean and had tight clearances. It works pretty well and only cost me $10 plus paint.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG3323-1-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-06-03183005.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-06-03182955.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-06-03183018.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Wow that is snazzy! Very nice work.

[XJ Wheeler]

Thanks tony, that was actually my first time shaping sheet metal.

[Mudderoy]

Thanks tony, that was actually my first time shaping sheet metal.

It looks like a piece of plastic.

[bigjim350]

BTW I like to think im a cheap cool mod(erator) :)

[cantab27]

BTW I like to think im a cheap cool mod(erator) :)

why yes you are jim...always got a nice friendly wave. as well...;)


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/246745_2014847284527_1044171471_2449327_945400_n.j pg

[XJ Wheeler]

It looks like a piece of plastic.

Haha, that's why i included the pic of it mid-grinding. Can't do that with plastic.

[Jarlaxle]

Earlier this year i made this spare tire mount for my factory roof rails. All in all i spent about $35 plus paint and lock. Works great, a lot better than straps.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/CIMG0270-1-1.jpg


Dude, I think your roof rack just gave me the finger!

:D

[prerunner1982]

Hurst Shifter

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=2640

[XJ Wheeler]

Dude, I think your roof rack just gave me the finger!

:D

We've had several talks about that, i guess its overdue for another.:out:

[Showtime3492]

This isnt anything fancy but it is simple and i like the idea behind it. When i replaced my floors i noticed there are a shit ton of spot welds holding the unibody together and that over time they will break.. ( when i cut out my floor there were several that were not properly fused from the factory you could see where they arc'd against each other but didnt fuse) So long story short weld the unibody rails to the floor. Dont weld them more than 2-4 inches at a time without letting it cool down or you will have a potato chip for a floor. Also there are A LOT of seams on the unibody where they are fitted and spot welded together these seams are much easier to get too but weld them too but dont let them get too hot once again. This includes welding leaf spring hangers to the unibody as well. It will save your xj, if you do a fair amount of wheeling bumpy stufff.

[pvt.tadpolxj]

Not anything new today...Yet!.. Here in Texas the weather is changing From hot...:smiley-angry021:.to getting colder, so i am making plan's to do a little speacial work as soon as possible. I don't know about some of you but i don't enjoy working out-side in the cold weather like i used to about 5 year's ago..:patriot:

[dagr8tim]

Not anything new today...Yet!.. Here in Texas the weather is changing From hot...:smiley-angry021:.to getting colder, so i am making plan's to do a little speacial work as soon as possible. I don't know about some of you but i don't enjoy working out-side in the cold weather like i used to about 5 year's ago..:patriot:

You don't know from cold. The high today is 61 here.

[pvt.tadpolxj]

Yea that's true!.. Thank's for reminding me....I have alway's lived in Texas,...And I'm accustomed to this climate...:mel:

[Olie's87XJ]

I forgot to mention using the axle side, sway bar link brackets, for the rear sway bar, as bar pin eliminators for the rear upper shock mounts. I did it and seems to work pretty well. no pics tho...

[prcjeep]

lol, yeah thats a nice setup.. sometimes I wish i didnt have my raised roof cause i love the racks so much...

Wait a minute you have a raised roof??? tell us more. Who did the conversion?

[prcjeep]

Hurst Shifter

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=2640

Tell about that console... Is that a cheap mod?

[prerunner1982]

Tell about that console... Is that a cheap mod?

It is a stock and called a "mini" console. I have a base sport model (with 5 speed) and do not have the console between the seats. This is fine because I build a cup holder and CB holder that mounts there.

The mini console is commonly found in the MJ (Comanche) but appears is at least some of the Sport models.

[prcjeep]

Ive got the 96 base SE model with 5 speed and it has the full console... I wouldnt mind having one like yours and then making a armrest cupholder farther back just to get rid of the bulk in between the shifter and the ebrake

[Olie's87XJ]

I also swapped a WJ brake booster and master cylinder into my '87. The original was a single diaphragm, and was terrible to start with. The WJ booster is dual diaphragm, and increases the brake assist power. I got the booster/mc from the wrecker for $20, and he just gave me the metric brake lines with a braided stainless portion for nothing!

old and new side by side:
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG00285.jpg

note the difference in push rods, I cut about 2" off of both rods, then welded the end from the old one, to the rod on the new part. This is b/c the hole on the old rod is larger, and it has a "flat" on the end that actuates the brake light switch.

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG00284.jpg

had to move my washer fluid bottle forward about an inch, and bent the "pinch seam?" on the fire wall to allow the larger booster to fit. The hardest part was making the metric lines from the new M/C work with the standard fittings on the prop. valve. Which is no sweat with the right tools.

all bolted up, initial line fitting, things are a little more cleaned up now.

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g343/oliethegoalie32/IMG00288.jpg

DON'T FORGET TO BLEED THE BRAKES AT ALL 4 CORNERS, STARTING WITH THE FARTHEST AWAY FROM THE M/C TO THE CLOSEST!!! CHECK FOR LEAKS, AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY!! PERFORM THIS MOD AT YOUR OWN RISK

Overall this has been the best bang for the buck mod I have done on my XJ. I have gone from nearly messing my drawers in a panic stop, to being able to lock the front tires up if I want. Braking force was greatly increased, I recommend this swap to anyone who has the original single diaphragm booster.

[prerunner1982]

I was a bit bummed at first, but now I like being able to do what I want with that area. If I had a console it would just probably be full of junk anyways. I plan on re-doing my current setup though to give me a bit more room and will probably move the CB between the visors. May even look at moving the parking brake over a bit.

[jeepxj95]

I was a bit bummed at first, but now I like being able to do what I want with that area. If I had a console it would just probably be full of junk anyways. I plan on re-doing my current setup though to give me a bit more room and will probably move the CB between the visors. May even look at moving the parking brake over a bit.

if u do put the cb in between the visors can u do a detailed post on it. ive always wanted to do that.

[prcjeep]

Well last week I picked up a class V direct bolt in hitch from the JY with factory wiring harness for 32 bucks... Installed the receiver last thursday but havent added the wiring yet... Anyone in the Houston area want a gas tank skid? they said its 12 to 20 bucks
and its already pulled off... I also have the nut strips that go inside the frame

[XJ Wheeler]

A-pillar lights
I made these last week. I used some 1/8" steel i had in some junk in the backyard, so that was free. Each mount is one piece i bent to shape, so no welding. I bought some nice hardware to mount them at about $15. The lights are Hella 500 driving lights that i got from a cf member for $52, never used.
Total just under $70 plus paint.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-10-20145616.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-10-20145652.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-10-23155001.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-10-23172512.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-10-23172630.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-10-21233534-2.jpg

[dagr8tim]

I also swapped a WJ brake booster and master cylinder into my '87. The original was a single diaphragm, and was terrible to start with. The WJ booster is dual diaphragm, and increases the brake assist power. I got the booster/mc from the wrecker for $20, and he just gave me the metric brake lines with a braided stainless portion for nothing!

Looks good. How much better is the stopping power?

Also, is that a 2000+ intake I spy?

[Olie's87XJ]

Looks good. How much better is the stopping power?

Also, is that a 2000+ intake I spy?


It stops sooo much better than it did with the old part. I don't have any actual stopping distance measurements, but she stops in a hurry now! It is night and day, the difference between the two. Best mod I've done so far (other than tires, locker, suspension).

Yes, that is the newer intake, along with an APN header, which I guess are also cheap cool mods, but the Hesco TPS adapter doesn't quite fall under this criteria. Should have just made my own...

[dagr8tim]

Yes, that is the newer intake, along with an APN header, which I guess are also cheap cool mods, but the Hesco TPS adapter doesn't quite fall under this criteria. Should have just made my own...

I've got a 2000+ intake manifold in the garage. Not sure how much it will do with a stock exhaust. Also, I'm curious how it affects your vacuum with the larger area.

Do you think the intake/exhaust mods are a benefit?

[Olie's87XJ]

I've got a 2000+ intake manifold in the garage. Not sure how much it will do with a stock exhaust. Also, I'm curious how it affects your vacuum with the larger area.

Do you think the intake/exhaust mods are a benefit?

they seemed to make a decent improvement for me, but my engine is bored and cammed. The stock throttle body on the renix is very small, going to the larger newer one helped a lot. Also have a custom mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust with just a Thrush glass pack, that exits in the stock location. Been debating a bored TB for a while, but there are more pressing matters at hand. lol It hasn't run properly for a while, a stick came up and broke my coolant temp sensor for the pcm. She runs really rich, which isn't that bad at higher RPM, but at idle it burns the eyes and nose. lol

[jeepxj95]

they seemed to make a decent improvement for me, but my engine is bored and cammed. The stock throttle body on the renix is very small, going to the larger newer one helped a lot. Also have a custom mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust with just a Thrush glass pack, that exits in the stock location. Been debating a bored TB for a while, but there are more pressing matters at hand. lol It hasn't run properly for a while, a stick came up and broke my coolant temp sensor for the pcm. She runs really rich, which isn't that bad at higher RPM, but at idle it burns the eyes and nose. lol

thats just a good running renix lol. my 90 runs rich when cold but as bad as it use to

[XJ Wheeler]

Last year my brother bought me the Hoodlift. Its been great to have, so much easier. Quadratec has the kit for $63. Easy installation and quality parts. Plus its safer and i don't burn my hands on the hot hood trying to get that prop rod in the hole.

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[4.3LXJ]

You need holes in your hood so you don't burn those hands. :D But yes, those are nice. I have one and love it.

[XJ Wheeler]

You need holes in your hood so you don't burn those hands. :D But yes, those are nice. I have one and love it.

I'm plannin on it, just haven't found the right look yet.:wink:

[4.3LXJ]

Just flip the hood up one of these will take care of it. :sniper:

[?blue?sdriver]

theres an absolutely FREE "Factory" Smartphone holder in ALL our Jeep Cherokees. Its the panel just to the left of the stereo/heater/air conditioner controls, and just to the right of the steering wheel. The panel on the left of the insturment cluster is our idiot lights bank, and then the panel on the right of the insturment cluster, the left ones "Twin" is, for ME anyways, a "Factory" smart phone holder. Just wedge it in there, depending upon which model smartphone you have. I actually used to keep my regular cellphone in the same spot. Ill post a pic if I MUST, but Im sure we all know the panel Im speaking of.

[Mudderoy]

theres an absolutely FREE "Factory" Smartphone holder in ALL our Jeep Cherokees. Its the panel just to the left of the stereo/heater/air conditioner controls, and just to the right of the steering wheel. The panel on the left of the insturment cluster is our idiot lights bank, and then the panel on the right of the insturment cluster, the left ones "Twin" is, for ME anyways, a "Factory" smart phone holder. Just wedge it in there, depending upon which model smartphone you have. I actually used to keep my regular cellphone in the same spot. Ill post a pic if I MUST, but Im sure we all know the panel Im speaking of.

I'll have to double check, but I don't think that is how the 97+ dashes are.

[Olie's87XJ]

I threw my Ipod classic up there... looked good, but an Iphone blocks the clock... but then again... do I phones have clocks? lol

[BlueXJ]

Mine has a nonfunctional clock in it. So older models have them there too!!!!!!!!

[89Laredo]

What are we talking about?

All I can think of in that area is the factory clock, I dont see anything that would "hold" a phone.

[Mudderoy]

What are we talking about?

All I can think of in that area is the factory clock, I dont see anything that would "hold" a phone.

Yes more on this phone holder please. :popcorn:

[Olie's87XJ]

well... the space under the original clock on the older model xj dashes is basically free space. I have this area covered with some velcro tape, and have done the same to the back of my I-pod. I get in, stick it to the dash, and don't have to worry about it bouncing around, or being out of view/ reach. I'm sure you could wedge some smartphones in that area, assuming they have an otter box or some other type of cover on them. Haven't tried my I-phone yet, but hopefully soon!

[89Laredo]

So theres no actual "Holder", you guys are just using velcro...
I was thinking you were talking about a hole there.
Ive done the velcro thing before.

[Thexjfiles]

Bored my own throttle body!
Better pickup, better performance.

[OrangeXJ]

Bored my own throttle body!
Better pickup, better performance.

Please post a write up. I'm sure others would like to do it also

[Thexjfiles]

Well, Ive got my own lathe....so not much to tell.

Take it off, pull the sensors, plate and shaft.
Protect the bearings from metal chips, mount in a lathe, bore out restriction under the plate just to the bearings to make it 60mm just like above the plate. You can go to 62 if you want, but you would have to make/source your own plate. Believe me Ive been searching for 62mm plates for a while and cant find em.
I also glass beaded the exterior...again using ear plugs or vac. tubing to protect the bearings. Cleaned it well, regrease the bearing, assemble, adjust the plate, and install.

Always Flash the ECU by grounding the pos. cable for 30 seconds, reinstall the cable, turn key to on position, turn headlights on, turn off.
Computer will now relearn the new modification for the next 50 starts.

Believe me, you wont be disapointed!