Project "POZER"

[ChiefRocka]

Before I could start on the front, the T/C had to be back in the Jeep, with new crossmember....
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T/C SYE conversion .... Upon disassembly, I found the chain to be worn, and slacked pretty good ....
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[ChiefRocka]

Worn out ....
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Everything else looked good ...
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[ChiefRocka]

I figured it would be cheap insurance to install a new seal and o-ring in oil pump ....


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[ChiefRocka]

Now with the T/C in, I can get the jack out from under the tranny and support with the crossmember. Installed the T/C skid, Driveline, and finshed up the rear with the brake line ....
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[ChiefRocka]

Moving on to the front now .... FORKLIFTS are so handy !!
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Scrap steel ...
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Since the lift replaces all but two bushings, new stock replacements were installed. I welded in a piece of tubing to aid in pressing in the new bushing...
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I'll just leave it on the table for now ....
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[ChiefRocka]

Last night, we got the steering and front frame horn area reinforced.

Another common occurrence with the XJ is for the steering box area to crack. I found this a while ago, when I finally decided to investigate the creaking noises I had for several months. I had welded those last month. I decided to go with the JCR kit and do BOTH sides. This kit is a bolt on stiffener, which locates to all stock mounting points (box, swaybar, and bumper. This kit also prep the front frame area for a future winch bumper if wanted.

I will fab up my own steering box crossover brace later.

The kit came in raw steel, but since we have a powder coater across the parking lot, it makes it really convenient !! Especially, when we blast the parts in house , and 'throw' them in with other parts ....
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DORK...
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[ChiefRocka]

My little helper lending dad a hand in the blasting area .... :laugh::laugh:
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That's it for this early morning posting.

Maybe tonight, I will continue on the Jeep ....


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