Your Jeep progress?

[XJguy]

Just a little comisserating here, how many going to Moab have so much to do still to their Jeeps that they feel like they are just about rebuilding the whole thing?

Obviously I do :rolleyes:

XJguy

[TRNDRVR]

I'll should finish most everything up today.
CROK plate and a rusty's steering box brace, new C4X4 front winch bumper, reinstall my winch, and a Rusty's steering conversion. I have one bad "hard" brake line that needs to be cut and re-flared, but I need some help from someone that is competent at doing brake work. Other than that, I just have miscellaneous stuff I want to do, but if doesn't get done it won't stop me from going to Moab. :D
Dan.

[XJJPR]

Well,

I started a whole new project, started with a totally stock 95 XJ, on Aug 23 just to bring to Moab. Last night I got most of the suspension done to put it on all 4s. Still have a lot of thing to do to complete the entire project. Total of 100 man hours so far!

mark
orgs mfg

[Beezil]

guilty....

but its not like I'm FEELING I'm rebuilding the jeep, I ACTUALLLY AM rebuilding it!!!

three weeks to go, and its still on jackstands!

6 weeks of work to do in three weeks.....

sux.

[Lawn Cher']

I don't want to elaborate because it'll make my head explode, but I'm in the same boat.

[BillR]

Mine's really close. I've been working hard on it all summer, so I COULD be ready tomorrow.;)

[YELLAHEEP]

I got it mostly trail ready and went to "Carnage Canyon" last week -- did something bad to the ZJ steering components. So, now I'm looking at putting on some factory FSJ stuff for an over-the-knuckle set-up. Still need to make the traction bar for the rear, fix a bent brake line and install the chassis lights -- I want to do a night run this year! Then it's just a bunch of lilttle things.

See ya there!

[Jes]

Like I said in the other thread, I must pack and fill my tank with gas. My XJ works.

Jes

[AzRick]

Well, I've got the front axle out now. Just installed an ARB this past weekend(woo-hoo). Finished my long arms a couple weeks ago, but need to do a little tweaking on the bracket angles. I think every bushing on the jeep needs to be replaced. Steering was just rebuilt, too.

Oh ya, and I've got about 50 feet of seams to weld up under the jeep (damn unibody). Maybe it has something to do with running doors off since last October after Moab :) I hope the weathers good in Moab, as I don't think the doors are gonna go back on.

Then I get to do all fluids in the Mother-in Laws' cherokee, replace shocks and some other general maintenance. Vanda is driving it up to Grand Junction with her Mom tied to the top :)

Then I get have to get the new tow rig ready...........

Damn, I can't wait!

See ya all there.

Rick

PS I just watched the Moab 2002 DVD about 50 times this weekend. It's awesome!! Even my Hot Tub attempt :)

Thanks Troy!!

[ryurabbit]

I'm almost finished with my jeep just need to put the front bumper on and put the 4.56 gears in the front and wire the lights and register for the event and do the slip yoke eliminator and pick up some spare parts and......well maybe I'm not almost ready!
Wabbit

[Ted Z]

Still on jackstands, Needs gears, bumpers, rock rails, crossmember and a tcase swap.

[XJRubicon]

I feel your pain guys!! less then a month left, and more then 6 months of work left!!! Keep on keepin on!!

[Scott Mac.]

I've got my own list of things that need compleating, but they're not as intricate as some others.

How is it that every year it always comes down to the wire?

[useless]

Time and money are the only factors and I have more time than I have money. :D

[Boatwrench]

Ditto Santa Rosa, money for either slip yoke eliminator or attending, but not both.
Tom

[sidriptide]

hell! i just started my lift today! i'm hoping i can get away with out NEEDING the sye before i head west.. being a 99 i thinkin i'm aiming a bit high... at least it's not all rusted together.. come on XJguy!!! lets not make one of us head west without the other!!!
mike

[4ward]

Blah, blah, blah..... Suck it up and start workin' on your junk 'til 5 am several nights in a row, then I might consider listening to you complain. Ahh, who am I kidding? Just suck it up and get it done.

Where is that flipoff emoticon anyhow :D

I kicked it into high gear this weekend and everything is starting to flow nicely. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[Fore Wheeler]

still need to change my motor, change out my steering, get my tranny flushed (hope that's all it needs) and I'm good, well I still have to put the rear glass in that was broke in Tellico. Everything else is done.

I'll be ready, I waited till three weeks before Winterfest to do my axle swap and I made it. Long nights to come.

[Mike in NJ]

One-Ton wrote:

I kicked it into high gear this weekend and everything is starting to flow nicely

Uhhh, so when are you headed out here to pick up the project for Mom and Pop? Wasn't that supposed to be ready for Moab too?

:D :wave1:

(No rush though - the storage charges aren't as bad as they could be!)

And . . . the NAXJA censor has been busy - "flipoff" is now . . . .

:flipoff:

???

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[Lawn Cher']

What project is that, may I ask?

[Ted Z]

Today's progress pix.....
http://community.webshots.com/s/image7/3/35/75/89633575MvtQVr_ph.jpg
http://community.webshots.com/s/image7/3/42/66/89634266PlCgpf_ph.jpg

[Fore Wheeler]

nice pics ted.

maybe you should hire a pro. :D

[4ward]

That was the original plan, I spent a coin or 2 too many on some goodies for Easy. I'd like to travel over there during early Nov. and see some of the foliage if it's still a good time for bright colors.

[Kejtar]

lol.... I finally got my rear seal on the AX15 done so it's not leaking anymore.. and I still gotta fix the trailer connector (bashed the stock bracket and broke the connector) and I gotta do oil all around (got the tranny and tcase done already) and even though it's not much,..... it adds to the time... and then there is issue of the radatior flush I kept postponing (I don't think I will touch it before leaving for Moab though) and the crossmember I wanted to have done, and the rear rack I wanted to redo.... and the washer bottle that needs to be moved.... all minor things and not crucial but they are still not done :(

Kejtar

[EricT]

have a 9" to assemble, weld spring perches on and find spare axle shafts for. A bumper to finish. Rockrails to modify and put back on and a t-case skid to reinstall. Also have to relocate my trackbar mount and install my new steering. 24 days and counting down, but only 18 of those I will be here.

[mbryson]

Originally posted by Jes
Like I said in the other thread, I must pack and fill my tank with gas. My XJ works.

Jes


:D ......mine's one of the most boring XJ's out there. It usually stays together and if it doesn't parts are easy to find.....:D


{I actually need to gussset some brackets, but I should have some free time coming up next week.....}

[XJEEPER]

.........less mouse clicky......more wrench turny........don't forget to weldy weldy :D

[Jes]

Originally posted by XJEEPER
.........less mouse clicky......more wrench turny........don't forget to weldy weldy :D

LOL! :D :D
I'm actually going to paint over some of the rock rash on my Jeep because I have nothing else to do on it! :rolleyes: ;)

Jes

[woody]

"I'm actually going to paint over some of the rock rash on my Jeep because I have nothing else to do on it!"

Ooh :eek: BAD KARMA!!!

[Ted Z]

Trying again.....Was lazy last time.....

Professionals are too expensive for me dan....:D

http://www.tougherthandirt.com/JeepHardware/jeep-001.jpg
http://www.tougherthandirt.com/JeepHardware/jeep-002.jpg

[Jes]

Originally posted by woody

Ooh :eek: BAD KARMA!!!

Hey, it would only be bad karma if I were serious.

:D

Jes

[ChiXJeff]

Remount rocker skids, tcase skid and Hi-Lift bracket.
Wire up 12V power adapter in the cargo area.
Change valve cover gasket (slight leak) and a couple of vacuum hoses.

Order new tires.

[Lawn Cher']

You must have decent neighbors, Ted. Everytime I take my XJ apart and leave it on stands my neighbors call the municipal code enforcement people and I get a threatening letter (Oooo, I'm shakin' in my boots!) So now what I do is lean the wheels back in the wheel wells so it at least looks put back together to the untrained eye. I'm glad to be moving, to say the least.

[Fore Wheeler]

Well, I've had a change of plans, I got my 'new' stock XJ running this week and it runs real good, so my plans now are to build that one in time for Moab, mainly it'll consist of swaping out axles/springs, t-case, and bumpers. Should take about the same amount of time as changing the motor in the blue XJ, I hope.

Wish me luck.

[Lawn Cher']

Why not make it exciting and wait another week or two?!

[sidriptide]

there is no better catylyst to make things happen than a lack of time...
mike

[Fore Wheeler]

well, here's what she looks like this morning. I'll be driving it by Sunday night.

http://www.michiganjeepers.com/photopost/data/500/815gxj2-med.jpg

http://www.michiganjeepers.com/photopost/data/500/815gxj1-med.jpg

sorry the pics suck, what do you think I am? A photographer?

[Ted Z]

Thats about the condition of mine right now too...... I am getting the gears installed sunday.... and i need to drive it there.

[Kejtar]

Mine started to leak coolant today :(

[BillR]

I installed a new RE XD trackbar today.
I'M READY!:cool:

[Mike in NJ]

Well, there I was, headed down to CHW's to do the final major stuff (D44 axle bearings and seals), was a couple miles from my house, turned into the right hand curve and the wheels kept going straight for the cornfield and the traffic headed at me!!

WTF??? :eek:

Managed to dodge everything (including the "salutes" from the oncoming drivers) and eased my way a 100 yds or so into a church parking lot with little directional control.

Took a look underneath, and surprise - surprise - my adjustable track bar had stripped the threads on the frame side mounting bolt and was flappin' in the breeze!!!!

Damn - never saw THAT before! :confused:

Managed to get it re-inserted into the tube, put a ratchet strap on to keep it together, and carefully drove back home.

Closer inspection in my garage showed about an inch of flattened threads, and even the axle side mount had an egged hole.

Strange wear - only a year and a half old. Just 32's on 4.5" - this doesn't make sense.

Anyway, got a new one ordered and am dwelling on what would have happened if it failed at 75mph on one of the sweeping mountain turns in PA or CO on my way West.

:wow:

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[Danno]

did you mess up Red's uphostery? I bet that felt"real good". Dang, I'm having to replace my track bar bushing also. Danno

[XJguy]

Man looks like many of you guys are in the same boat I am...mine is also on jack stands, with loads of welding and fabricatiing (and $$$$$$$$$$$$$) yet to be done.

XJguy

[What Rd]

I've got rockrails on Both sides now. The ultra-sloppy tilt steering column is solid once again. The control arm JJs are rebuilt. The ARB and gears for the front have arrived and need to go in, along with the OBA to run them, and then there's the rear D44 to modify and install. And if I get all that done, I'll worry about the TJ flares and hood vents.

[Fore Wheeler]

hey Armstrong, what did you do to fix your sloppy column?

I have the same thing on my new Jeep, and was just goin to replace it with one that I have, but if it's an easy fix I'd do that first.

[EricT]

bumpers done and got the perches tacked to the 9", installing t-case skid and maybe my rockrails today (I miss them)

[sidriptide]

F'ING RAIN!!!!!!!!! front is done starting rear today.. damn i need a garage....

[whoozey1953]

How is it that every year it always comes down to the wire?

If it wasn't for the last minute, we would never have time to work on our Jeeps.

[What Rd]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
hey Armstrong, what did you do to fix your sloppy column?

I have the same thing on my new Jeep, and was just goin to replace it with one that I have, but if it's an easy fix I'd do that first.

Hey Dan. It's about six of one . . .

http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/suspension/t_steering.html

these two sites have pretty good descriptions of the job you'll be getting into, up to the point where you need the special tool no one you know is likely to have. Even before that, you'll need a steering wheel puller, and a tool that holds a big spring plate down so you can get a spring clip off the shaft. I was able to borrow both of these from a friend. I got lucky (the second time around) and found a guy who not only had the mystical special tool to get the cloumn the rest of the way apart to access all four bolts, but was willing to come out to my place and give me a hand with it. You can reach (sorta) two of the four bolts that secure the tilt joint without this special tool, and that's the way I did it the first time. Unfortunately, that stayed tight for all of about two days. So I recommend going the full route, whether it means swapping out the column, finding the right tool, or having a pro do it. It's SO nice to have it back nice and tight again. And we used plenty of red locktite on them so as to give me the best chance of not having to do it again for another ten years.
Oh yea, almost forgot - these four bolts have external torx heads on them, so you'll need an E8 external torx driver on a 1/4 inch drive extension (another unusual tool).
Good luck - it looks like you've got quite a project on your hands considering the time remaining. How goes the running gear swap?

[Ted Z]

Dan i took my steering wheel off and tightened something like three bolts i think it was and it has been solid as a rock since.....

[Fore Wheeler]

I don't know what I'm going to do yet, I have a good column that is blue, which will sorta match my grey interior, but I don't know if it has cruise or not, so the wireing may be different. I've tightened GM columns before and I figured that these must be close to the same, right now it's just getting the axles swapped and so on, then I'll get to the column, I may pull it apart first and see how involved it is before swapping.

Armstrong, the swap is going good, the rear is DONE, and as soon as I get the 231 in I can go ahead and put the front axle in, should happen tomarrow. Not looking forward to drilling through the frame tho, but I borrowed a drill doctor to help with the dull bits. Bumpers are painted, slightly different color of sliver but it's close enough for who it's for. :) Still need to swap in things like my CB and such.

The father of the bride of the wedding I shot Sat is an old friend of mine from my stock car days, he's been building race cars and dune buggies lately, he seems to think I need a cage before we go, so next week we'll be building my cage, working a deal for wedding pics, this is his second daughter to get married in the last 6 mts. :D

[EricT]

Originally posted by whoozey1953
If it wasn't for the last minute, we would never have time to work on our Jeeps.

ain't that the truth

[Goatman]

Well, I finished repairing and re-designing my very cracked (bad metal fatigue) track bar mount, fixed and beefed up (again) a crack in my frame around a steering box bolt, fixed my bent sway bar links, and repaired a cronically leaking (plugged) tire. With any luck at all, the track bar mount and frame around the steering box should be good for a very long time.

I still need to fix my very bent t-case skid plate so it will bolt up properly, pull my spare rear shaft and put the main one back in, and replace some badly worn bushings in my t-case linkage. Then fix a rear tail light, adjust the headlights, check the alignment, tighten the exhaust flange, and get the oil and trans fluid changed. Oh yeah, and get my third paint job this year. :D :D

Nothing major...... :)

[hjeepxj]

I want a crok, and I want my tbispacer on, and maybe a rustys or more brace....

and 6.5"s of lift and 35"s and long arms and arbs and 4.56s....

:D:D:D:D

[What Rd]

Dan -
The columns in our XJs are either GM columns or the closest copy you'll ever see. So if you've tightened GM columns, you know what lies ahead of you.
All that work AND a new cage? Maybe I should take up photography . . . you seem to have plenty of time to work on your Jeep! ; )
I'm looking forward to seeing the new ride.

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by ArmStrong
Dan -
All that work AND a new cage? Maybe I should take up photography . . . you seem to have plenty of time to work on your Jeep! ; )
I'm looking forward to seeing the new ride.

If you feel this is glamour, I'll sell you the studio. :D

been working nights, till one or so, plus all day on Sunday with the help of Vug, CJS and a couple other friends, worked another 12 hours on it today, it sets on four wheels today and the list is getting shorter of the things that need to be done. Hope to be able to test it out before I drive half way acrost the US.

[What Rd]

After buying my new trailer, I'm fresh out of studio buying money.
There's NOTHING like having friends to give you a hand on your Jeep. So many projects go so much more quickly and easily with a few extra hands. TRL WGN came over the other night and gave me a big hand. It sounds like you're making great progress.
I've got more to get done yet than I care to think about.
tick
tick
tick

[EricT]

9" is in, just need to install the brakes. still need to modify my rockrails to fit with the long arm setup.

[TRNDRVR]

Originally posted by TRNDRVR
I'll should finish most everything up today.
CROK plate and a rusty's steering box brace, new C4X4 front winch bumper, reinstall my winch, and a Rusty's steering conversion. I have one bad "hard" brake line that needs to be cut and re-flared, but I need some help from someone that is competent at doing brake work. Other than that, I just have miscellaneous stuff I want to do, but if doesn't get done it won't stop me from going to Moab. :D
Dan.

I lied. :D
Still working on it.
Less that 3 weeks. :eek:

[XJJPR]

I'm driving mine today! :D

Passed the smog test.

Not done though.....:confused:


mark
orgs mfg

[4ward]

I'm driving mine today!

Prove it with a picture from the side :D

[Beezil]

Passed the smog test

...and then it folded in half like a taco.

[Lawn Cher']

I like tacos...

[Ted Z]

I was grinding old trackbar mounts off the axle when my Angle Grinder actually started on fire and burned the cord right out of the handle........

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by OneTonXJ
Prove it with a picture from the side :D


Like this: http://www.orgsmfg.com/project/mjr018.JPG


:D :D :D


hinkley

[Goatman]

Good one, Mark. :D :laugh2: :laugh2:

[Ted Z]

That looks like one of those spy photos from a magazine.....lol

[Ted Z]

Wish i was a little farther than this........ still need rear gears done and interior reinstalled........ and finish front suspension.....

http://www.tougherthandirt.com/JeepHardware/91703a.jpg
http://www.tougherthandirt.com/JeepHardware/91703b.jpg

[XJguy]

Im convinced we are all very disturbed :confused1 ......mine is also gutted and on jackstands.

XJguy

[4ward]

Ted, your caster is off by 3*.

[Ted Z]

Thats a Metric Protractor.... Check your numbers......

[Fore Wheeler]

dude, hurry the hell up. Look what I've got done in less than a week.

http://www.michiganjeepers.com/photopost/data/500/815gxj38-med.jpg

[Ted Z]

you runnin long arms Dan?

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by Ted Z
you runnin long arms Dan?

radius arms

[Ted Z]

same here....30" long and only one upper on the drivers side.....

[4ward]

Ted, sorry bud but it's not the same. He's runnin' the "ain't flexin' for nuttin'' Ford radius arms. Your setup may work.

Broke Wheeler, you think you can handle that much tire ;)

[Desert Jeepin]

Anyone want to post a pic or two for me, so you all know what to look for? Not to mention to show how close it's getting to being ready ;-)

[XJguy]

:banghead: Today was just a shitty day. First off I was burning out the bushings in my front axle when a piece of lit rubber fell onto the floor, where I had laid down some thin plastic drop cloth to protect my new driveway from the paint thinner and grease that was dripping from the axle as I cleaned it just prior.

Now some might say it was very foolish of me to even play with fire with a river of mineral spirits immediatly below me..but the stuff really doesnt not burn easilly in spite of what the bottle says.....except this time. The thin drop cloth was like kindling, it cought fire the paint thinner made matters worse...before I knew it everything is on fire and the PLASTIC saw horses my front axle was laying on started to melt and buckle so I ran, and grabbed the extinguisher...fire was out...what a mess, now the new $10,000 driveway had grease, oil, mineral spirits, and melted plastic all over it.

Cant let that delay me...back to work.

Start to box my lower control arm brackets only to discover that I boxed in THE WRONG SIDE!!!!!!!! AAAAArrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggghhh :doh:

Thats when I said enough for today...grabbed the Chivas R. and all has been well ever since :gee:

XJ "stupid" guy

[Ted Z]

Originally posted by OneTonXJ
Your setup may work.]

May??? Whats wrong with it....? lol Guess i'll find out in a couple weeks


XjGuy.... Thats why i drilled out my rubber bushing with a 3/8" drill all the way around in the rubber and they kinda fell apart...... Ya live ya learn.....

[XJJPR]

XJGuy,

Air Hammer!

No fire needed.

mark
orgs mfg

[Goatman]

Or ball joint press....works like a champ. Before I got the ball joint/u-joint press, I made a bushing tool out of a short piece of 2.5" exhaust tubing with a big washer welded on one end. Use a very long threaded bolt or a piece of all thread, with an assortment of washers and a couple of nuts. Tighten the nut and pull the bushing into the tool, then reverse it and pull the new bushing in. I've changed an UCA bushing by myself in a total of 20 minutes, start to finish with that home made tool.

I sure hope all you guys with major projects still going aren't going to be like a bunch of guys from a state that I won't mention who never got finished and didn't make it to Best of the West this year. :) You guys better do a good job of prioritizing and stick to the stuff that absolutely has to get done.....leave the could live without and totally optional stuff till the end.

Have fun, :D

[Beezil]

I have to install a huge head unit and big ass subs, I need to install a brush guard, off road lights, a back-cb unit, disc brake shields, install a jacobs ignition, and removeable mudflaps.

I also have to figure out whats causeing my death wobble and driveline vibration.

if I have time (thanks for the tip goat!) I will finish my suspension, skidplates, axles and steering.

[Jes]

This thread is pure entertainment I tell ya! :D :cool:

Jes

[Ted Z]

Beezil, You forgot your Neon Rock Lights........

[XJJPR]

Hey,

I made a set of removable mudflaps for my rig!

mark

[Flowers]

Beezil,

What size subs and how many watts pushin' 'em?

I'll bring the Jay-Z

Big Pimpin'...big pimpin'... bump, bump, bump

[CharlesS]

How about playin' some PINK !!!!
Good trail music.
Mark and Beezil; see you there.

[seanR]

Well, I got my bumpers and tow points all together and painted and I put a perm. CB antenna on. Today at work, I fabed up a mount for the new electric fan that came from Summit yesterday, (nothing better than seeing a cardboard box on the frount steps when I come home form work! :D ) Hopefully, all my measurements will be right and the fan and bracket will drop right in tonight. I want to get new tires before we head out but I don't think Mr. pocketbook will allow that.

[XJguy]

[i]I sure hope all you guys with major projects still going aren't going to be like a bunch of guys from a state that I won't mention who never got finished and didn't make it to Best of the West this year. :) You guys better do a good job of prioritizing and stick to the stuff that absolutely has to get done.....leave the could live without and totally optional stuff till the end.

Have fun, :D [/B]

On that note things that will not get done for this trip:

New paint job
Much needed body work
Fancy PUV granphics
Custom aluminum roof rack
Auxilliary lighting
Blaster horn
Alarm system
fancy stereo system
Detailed undercarriage

So that leaves me only:

finish welding up cage and paint
install front hitch
modify rear hitch for better departure angles
Install new windsheild
Install Rear disks
fabricate skid plates
Finish high steer
rear locker
fabrticate shock brackets
fabricate rock gaurds
wash rugs
install interior
wire up driver side power window
mount spare
fabricate CAs
install new lift
extend all brake lines
worry about rear driveshaft..possibly lengthen

Piece of cake.......if I work 24hrs a day and dont sleep from now until the 3rd

XJguy

[XJRubicon]

Testing for moab:

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/powerwagonwheeler/vwp?.dir=/7c31&.dnm=89db.jpg&.src=ph&.view=t
The before and after with the new edelbrock extream travel shocks is nuts! nearly a foot more travel at the tire!!!

[hjeepxj]

your gonna have one helluva rig, as long as you get it ready ;) :D:D:D

PS what are you gonna run for susp/tires?

Originally posted by XJguy
On that note things that will not get done for this trip:

New paint job
Much needed body work
Fancy PUV granphics
Custom aluminum roof rack
Auxilliary lighting
Blaster horn
Alarm system
fancy stereo system
Detailed undercarriage

So that leaves me only:

finish welding up cage and paint
install front hitch
modify rear hitch for better departure angles
Install new windsheild
Install Rear disks
fabricate skid plates
Finish high steer
rear locker
fabrticate shock brackets
fabricate rock gaurds
wash rugs
install interior
wire up driver side power window
mount spare
fabricate CAs
install new lift
extend all brake lines
worry about rear driveshaft..possibly lengthen

Piece of cake.......if I work 24hrs a day and dont sleep from now until the 3rd

XJguy

[XJguy]

Im running GY MTR 35 x 12 tires. Rustys 8" STS leaf springs. Sun shackles, Rockcrawler 8" coils, prototype PUV 4130 4 link long arms, and Bilstein 5150 shocks 14" travel.

XJguy

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by Mark Hinkley
Hey,

I made a set of removable mudflaps for my rig!

mark


do we need mud flaps out there??

[Kejtar]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
do we need mud flaps out there??
what's a mudflap ?? :D

Kejtar

[XJEEPER]

Slickrock Jeep rental is gonna get a lot of action in a few week if you guys don't get busy...........wish I was closer so I could help.......heckle you in person:D

[Desert Jeepin]

3 Link Conversion - DONE
Rear Shock Mounts Made/Installed- DONE
Front Shock Mounts Made - DONE
CB Mount Made - DONE
Fan Shroud, Trimmed Installed - DONE
Fuel Fillerneck Modified/Installed - DONE

Left to do:
Install CB
Front Springs
Front Shocks
Fix Dash Lights
Change Muffler Bearings

[mbryson]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
do we need mud flaps out there??

You're usually in pretty good shape with a full body vehicle. The local officers are usually pretty decent, but I've heard of some problems, usually from buggy owners/drivers.....

[seanR]

Well, got the elec. fan in and the studs on the water pump just hit the fan under torque. So tomarow, I will be removing the studs and replacing then with bolts, I thought there was enough room for engine flex. Sure did a number on my nicely painted fan! :mad:

[sidriptide]

damn i know i'll jinx myself if i say its done.. the big stuff is done.. lots of peripherals left though... but i'm driving it again!!! i just need to give it the highway test to see if i really don't need that SYE after all.... a t/case drop and 2 degree shims on the axle seemed to do the trick.... tons less vibes than stock height... still havent gotten in a good highway blast to really test it though... thats tommorow..
mike

[Kejtar]

Well... I'm getting closer as well :) I finally got that hookup for the trailer tested (had to replace a busted 7 plug receptacle that I need for the electrical brakes for my temp residence while @ Moab).
Finally got all my oils changed (although looking at my rear diff oil, my tracloc is dying about 4 months too early! :( )

Now I gotta remember the rest of the list and slowly work on it..

Kejtar

[ChiXJeff]

Burned out a headlight switch, and almost certainly the alternator (it's only charging at 11 volts!) last Thursday night on my way to an unexpected family funeral.

Guess I better build that relay harness this week for the high power headlights......

[Mike in NJ]

I'm not going to jinx anything by commenting anymore about readiness!!! :rolleyes:

Last year I thought I was ready and then the rear main blew out at 3AM in Western PA.

(Is there a crossed fingers emoticon?)

:confused:

4 days . . . . . .

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[XJJPR]

My jeep will actually have 4 wheel drive on Wednesday. I finally got my Locker and gears in the front installed. :D

Next to get the Mobi-Arch installed so I can follow Beezil and OneTon to make sure they get back to camp each night. :D :D

mark
orgs mfg

[Goatman]

Got my Mobi-Arc back today, and need to get it installed. They installed the higher temp thermo-coupler and checked out my alternator......everything's looking good.

[hjeepxj]

Originally posted by XJguy
Im running GY MTR 35 x 12 tires. Rustys 8" STS leaf springs. Sun shackles, Rockcrawler 8" coils, prototype PUV 4130 4 link long arms, and Bilstein 5150 shocks 14" travel.

XJguy

sweet, cant wait to see that! :cool:

[sidriptide]

i shouldn't have opened my F'ing mouth before!!!!! doing the SYE friday afternoon and get a new d/shaft overnited...... either that or make the entire trip at 54 mph..... NOT!!!!!!
mike

[EricT]

I think my jeep knows something is up cause the water pump started leaking last night

[Beezil]

so I can follow Beezil and OneTon

if you think you'll be able to......

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by Beezil
if you think you'll be able to......

Beezil,

Man you made me surch to see made that quote and it was mine. Don't worry I'll bring the extra long cables for the welder this year. I'll be able to reach you even when I've completed the trail and you're still broken at the beginning of the trail. :D

hinkley

[Ted Z]

Here's where i'm at as of close of business today... Almost there....
http://tedz.freeservers.com/1992XJ/sept2603.jpg

[Jes]

I haven't had anything to do and had some diamond brite laying around so I made these...
http://www.fototime.com/{5FD9CC3E-E1FE-45E2-ADCA-9E33BC603D3B}/picture.JPG
... bling bling. :D

Jes

[Scott Mac.]

I just finished swaping out a u-joint and plan on finishing the little things up tomorrow. Sunday I head up to ForeWheelers and pick up is trailer.

Jes, thanks for reminding me that I need to pick up a fire extinguisher tomorrow as well.:doh:

[XJJPR]

Jes,

Is that case of oil for you or Crash. :D

Bling Bling... I don't even know if I want to show up with my jeep now, those covers are just going to be the hit of the week. :D

mark

[XJJPR]

I might be done welding on this thing tomorrow. Maybe....

I hope...

Please...

I need to wheel!

:D

Jeep on the brain!

mark

[Jes]

Ya, well ya know Mark, I always try to make my XJ look good. I don't bother with performance enhancing mods. :D
That oil box contains 4 quarts of 10W30, 2 quarts of RedLine MTL, 2 quarts of Castrol SynTec 5W50, a bottle of brake fluid, and 3 quarts of 75/90 gear oil. CRASH will be carting around his own enging oil and at no time will I be following him on the highway. ;)
By the way, how many spares can you fit under the back seat of an XJ?
http://home.earthlink.net/~jdrios/Spares.jpg
:D :D

Jes

[Scott Mac.]

How do you plan on securing all that steel sitting behind you?

Thats one of the problems I havn't found a solution for yet. But you'll get a laugh out way I secured them till I figure it out.

[Jes]

All that stuff has been riding back there all year. I lay the seatback down and my spare tire is ratchet strapped over the top of it.

Jes

[EricT]

ok, water pump and new t-stat are in, front dif fluid being changed as I type (ok, the paint is drying on the dif cover), K&N is drying out. Waiting till daylight for flush the coolant and put new in (mainly cause I forgot to get distilled water).

Next on the list tomorrow is changing the spark plugs, cap and rotor and getting some miles on the new rear gears. Oh and of course fill it with coolant. Maybe get my rocker skids ready to be modified and installed.

[sidriptide]

a lil closer today.. i finally got around to cutting off the 4" extra from the new u-bolts.. front and rear receivers are in place,and the front has been modified for better approach angles.. just need to run to the parts store to get some grade 8 stuff to secure the front one better.. i'll be layin in the rain tommorow .... again!!!!! gotta do the CB and fire X, and change the engine, t/case and axle lube's.... oh yeah.. i need to pack sometime before zero hour..
mike

[Bones]

OK so stuff that is done:

re-cam, and cam bearing install, new flex plate, Re-set caster, Front springs replace, Front susp paint, hood alarm switch, Headlight covers- paint/replace, Lock (keyless entry) pin switch, Exhaust total seal clamp (header), Fog lights remove, Hood vents, Low oil pres light, Rear springs- Measure angles shim as needed, Check battery - replaced, Lube including double Cardan, Tranny line support, Hood vent drip system, Alignment/Tire balance & rotate, Pro-lite send unit replace, Steering box replace (temp stock), Tranny temp sending unit and header, R&R rear exhaust clamp, Rear springs – re-arch & Install, gauge pod install, Heat shield (cat), Aux fan switches/relay, Gauges (tranny and A/F), Heat shield (intake), Front gear replace, Axle U-joints, Heat shield- seal at top, Breather cover, Water wetter, Check diff fluids -front, Check and Torque all!

Now stuff still needed to be done (some just are not going to make the cut this round):

T-case re-seal- inspect internals (repair as needed) - Sunday (time permitting)

Find Front shaft (balance?)

Rear shaft replacement with redone spare
(vibration fix)

2* axle shims-buy (just in case)

Check diff fluids -Rear-

Driver door rust/A-pillar crack

Headliner (need to order kit)

Rock rails paint

Steering wheel wrap (temp)

Limiting strap front
*Buy Tab/straps

Anti-wrap ladder bar
with rework of t-case skid

SBRS install x2

Fog lights replace?


I thought I Had it under control until the T-case started making some new noises today :( .

Oh well, what would life be without stress?
At least I'm not building a new suspension...

Bones :skull1:

[Beezil]

bones, doncha wish you were able to complain about shit that really mattered?

eat me.

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by Beezil
bones, doncha wish you were able to complain about shit that really mattered?

eat me.


So, Is the stress getting to you yet?

I'm a wake at 2:49 AM for the cronic illness called Jeep on the brain.

mark

[Beezil]

stress?

its something worse than that.....

anxiety disorder or something.

you can eat me too, wrinkley.

[Bones]

You know B,

If you spent half the time working on your Jeep that you do cruising HS parking lots looking for a date, or surfing the net forums looking for someone to doll out your "wit" you would be done with the mods and ready to roll.

NOW GET BACK TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Bones :skull1:


Oh, and KMlillywhiteA :moon:

[XJRubicon]

Yeah, My tcase started makin funny noises on the way home from the pine city mudbog / hillclimb yesterday, lost the tail pipe, bashed the rocker where the steel I have at home should have been on there and protecting, and fried the alternator!! Thats ok, I wanted a 140amp anyways with the winch that will be on there tonight.

Guess I should tone it down a lil on the moab testing and get in the garage!

I gotta say though, I am very impressed with what my XJ Dominated yesterday.
There was a bunch of sand hills right out from a thick mudpit that required 3rd gear, and the best part was the swamp that I don't have any pic of, just short video clips I mashed though pretty deep till I finnaly got stuck and let about a galon of water on the passenger side. so I went back and did the log hill one last time before the 44's kilt it.

I got complements from just about everyone I talked to about how well it wheels and looks. So that was very nice after all the hard work...

They had a pretty cool log hill that I made it up 4 times before the big guys with 44's came and rocked its world. http://community.webshots.com/s/image3/3/8/0/92430800KbUCUC_ph.jpg

[Scott Mac.]

I'm all set to go as of today as long as I have a trailer to tow it out there with. If I have to drive it, I still need to replace two LCA bushings, one UCA bushing (axle end passenger which means I need to remove the spring) adjust my castor. and replace all my shocks.

I hope I can get a hold of a trailer in the next few days.

[EricT]

you need me to bring my spares Scott? not that I can use the lowers anymore anyway.

[Kejtar]

bah.... progress they say..... I am dealing with last minute short shocks!!! Can you believe that Rancho still stocks ancient shocks? I just got replacement shocks from them to go in place of ones I got in 4wp (and it turns out that those are way shorter then their advertised length) and they are the same exact size!!!!! $#@$(&@#^$ Currently I got my upcountry shocks back in which are LONGER (can you believe that????) then the Rancho shocks for a lifted vehicle!

[XJJPR]

Man will it ever end.

Spent four hours running wires instead of working.

Man my boss is going to kick my butt when she finds out. LOL

It will be ready to wheel, but it won't be done to the point I wanted it to be done. Oh well! Time to Jeep!

Beezil, I installed the welder today. :D

mark

[Beezil]

no need mark, all my stuff is bolt-on.

[Kejtar]

Originally posted by Beezil
no need mark, all my stuff is bolt-on.
then I will bring extra wrenches and bolts :D LOL (sorry man.. I couldn't resist)....

:bawl: on a serious note... I just found out that my brake controller is starting to give me grief!!!! DAMN POS.... What other stupid crap will fail me now???

Kejtar

[ChiXJeff]

Originally posted by Kejtar
:bawl: on a serious note... I just found out that my brake controller is starting to give me grief!!!! DAMN POS.... What other stupid crap will fail me now???

Grasshopper, soon you will learn the wisdom of not asking question you really don't want the answer too!

I can laugh, I bought a new controller 2 years ago in Moab on my way out of town.

[Kejtar]

I will be raiding my folks' durango :) (yup... I made sure to install the same controller for myself as I did for them :D) Actually after poking around a bit, I'm thinking that there is something screwy going on with the electrical connections. I'm pretty sure I wired it right as it worked 2 weeks ago sat when I replaced the receptacle.... so I'm suspecting some pesky short someplace.... damn I hate those things! I already know that it will come down to taking the receptacle appart and running it wire by wire by wire using aligator clips and wires to see what makes the sob tick... And I still gotta figure out what to do about shocks!

Kejtar

[EricT]

got to love breaking in new gears a few days before a wheeling trip :D

[Kejtar]

got my replacement shocks :D :D :D now I gotta put them in :D

Kejtar

[Bones]

Originally posted by EricT
got to love breaking in new gears a few days before a wheeling trip :D

Tonight my Jeep moved in 4wd for the first time since last Oct . I leave Fri eve for Moab. Guess that's all the break in the front R&P are going to get.

Bones :skull1:

[XJguy]

I really dont think I ever worked so hard in my life like I have this week. Today removed rear axle, installed locker, cut off shock perches, relocated and boxed them, fabricated a diff. cover gaurd, installed ZJ rear discs. Etched, washed, primed, and painted the rear diff. (4 coats) Removed bar pins from old shocks installed them in new shocks. Installed S.S. brakelines. Made 100 phone calls to get the rest of the supplies I still need next day air. Examined tubing for long arms that I STILL need to fabricate.

Things look bleak to say the least......if I arrive there Thurs or Friday, will it still be worth the journey? :bawl:

XJguy

[Goatman]

Originally posted by XJguy
I really dont think I ever worked so hard in my life like I have this week. Today removed rear axle, installed locker, cut off shock perches, relocated and boxed them, fabricated a diff. cover gaurd, installed ZJ rear discs. Etched, washed, primed, and painted the rear diff. (4 coats) Removed bar pins from old shocks installed them in new shocks. Installed S.S. brakelines. Made 100 phone calls to get the rest of the supplies I still need next day air. Examined tubing for long arms that I STILL need to fabricate.

Things look bleak to say the least......if I arrive there Thurs or Friday, will it still be worth the journey? :bawl:

XJguy

Quit painting and keep welding, you can paint it when you get back. You don't need diff guards in Moab. You don't need long arms in Moab, ask Beezil, in fact you don't need long arms anywhere. Oh yeah, I guess they might be nice for the long drive out to Moab.

You can't get an award in the car show or get a sweet pic in a mag if you don't show up, so quit trying to make it perfect and pretty and just get the damn thing done. :rolleyes:

:) :) :) :)

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by XJguy
Etched, washed, primed, and painted the rear diff. (4 coats)

Things look bleak to say the least......if I arrive there Thurs or Friday, will it still be worth the journey? :bawl:

XJguy

WHAT?


Rich spay some Krylon on it so it won't rust before you reach the west and get out here. This is sounding like the beginning of "I can't make it this year"

Richard,

I think you're right time for some tuff love. :D

GET IT DONE YOU GUYS!

:D

mark

Edit: Didin't see the other post :rolleyes:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11694

[Ted Z]

My rear R&P has 40 feet on it right now and i'm leaving tommorrow morning.......

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by Ted Z
My rear R&P has 40 feet on it right now and i'm leaving tommorrow morning.......

You guy's with new gears just need to stop once after you get them hot and let them cool down. Then have at it, you'll be fine.

mark
orgs mfg

[Lincoln]

I haven't made it to the store to get beer. Should I still show up?

XJGUY, you wasted 5 min on the board. You could have something more complete. :)

Lincoln

[Jes]

You guys who are having problems getting your junk ready in time should blame NAXJA for springing this event on everybody at the last minute. :D :D

Jes

[hjeepxj]

Originally posted by Jes
You guys who are having problems getting your junk ready in time should blame NAXJA for springing this event on everybody at the last minute. :D :D

Jes

:laugh2:

funny AND true! ;)

[EricT]

my progress as of 10 minutes ago

http://eric16v.baked.net/images/2003/jeep/jeep%20040.jpg

t-case skid to install and see if I can adjust my trackbar, then it is time to start packing as I leave saturday morning.

[hjeepxj]

Originally posted by EricT
then it is time to start packing as I leave saturday morning.


lol

PS: good lookin progress and jeep!

[TRNDRVR]

Done!!!!!!
See you all in Moab. Will be there Sunday. :) :) :) :)

[EricT]

what I didn't get to do, too bad, I am packed and out the door.

[DeadEyeJ]

PROGRESS?!?!?!

Sheesh, I'm just starting!

Let's see now, what is there left to do....
- Install a front axle housing. (!)
- Switch front axleshaft to remove disco.
- Cover the hole in the housing for the disco unit.
- Install rear locker.
- Switch sides of rear brake backing plates (long story).
- Replace rear wheel bearings and seals (have to be pressed!).
- Relocate rear axle 3/4" forward.
- Make some rear lift springs from comanche leaf packs.
- Obtain and install longer e brake cables.
- Modify drag link to eliminate binding.
- Trim fenders.
- Install swampers on new wheels (when they arrive).
- Have Dr. Sawzall ensure that those new meats actually fit!
- Install front tow hooks.
- Go to school full time.
- Work 3 eight hour shifts.
- Sleep...... (yeah, right.)

Yep, this all needs to be done by Thursday morning. Currently, it's 3:05 am Sunday and counting.

Hope I make it. Pray for me....

Jared :wow:

[TRNDRVR]

Originally posted by DeadEyeJ
PROGRESS?!?!?!

Sheesh, I'm just starting!

Let's see now, what is there left to do....
- Install a front axle housing. (!)
- Switch front axleshaft to remove disco.
- Cover the hole in the housing for the disco unit.
- Install rear locker.
- Switch sides of rear brake backing plates (long story).
- Replace rear wheel bearings and seals (have to be pressed!).
- Relocate rear axle 3/4" forward.
- Make some rear lift springs from comanche leaf packs.
- Obtain and install longer e brake cables.
- Modify drag link to eliminate binding.
- Trim fenders.
- Install swampers on new wheels (when they arrive).
- Have Dr. Sawzall ensure that those new meats actually fit!
- Install front tow hooks.
- Go to school full time.
- Work 3 eight hour shifts.
- Sleep...... (yeah, right.)

Yep, this all needs to be done by Thursday morning. Currently, it's 3:05 am Sunday and counting.

Hope I make it. Pray for me....

Jared :wow:
Good luck!!! :)
I'm leaving this morning. See you in a few days.
Dan.

[brent]

Originally posted by DeadEyeJ
PROGRESS?!?!?!

Sheesh, I'm just starting!

Let's see now, what is there left to do....
- Install a front axle housing. (!)
- Switch front axleshaft to remove disco.
- Cover the hole in the housing for the disco unit.
- Install rear locker.
- Switch sides of rear brake backing plates (long story).
- Replace rear wheel bearings and seals (have to be pressed!).
- Relocate rear axle 3/4" forward.

Yep, this all needs to be done by Thursday morning. Currently, it's 3:05 am Sunday and counting.

Hope I make it. Pray for me....

Jared :wow:
do you have a block off kit, (seal, plate, gasket, axle shaft) ? I've got a kit if you need one, also need help with the locker, what kind of locker / axle?

its not like I have anything to do like a job ;)

[XJguy]

Failure.....

Not gonna make it.


What got done:

rear Lockright
fabricated Rear dif. armor
Rear disk brakes
Chromoly hi-steer with 7/8 TRE
Prototype PUV Chromoly tapered roller bearing long arms
Fabricated front diff. armor
S.S. brake lines
derusted and painted both diffs.
85% of PUV rollcage
Relocated rear shocks
bored out throttle body
Replaced shocks
installed 8" lift
cleaned all rugs and door panels
removed entire interior
started to derust the unaccounted for floor rust
bought tons of supplies and materials
new tires
fabricated hitch
installed front and rear fog lights into bumpers
Had custom decals made
rewired drivers door panel (wire by wire)

What did not get done:

completion....basically another weeks worth of work. beteern dialing things in and still fabricatein many things as well as installing the mountain of other parts and accessories I had bought or made I simply did not give myself enough time. :(

Dont know what I was thinking....clearly I must have thought things go smoothly and you can do 2 months worth of work in just 2 weeks by yourself.

XJguy

[BillR]

Finished up a couple of last minute things this weekend. I installed my Warn M8000 with the solenoids located under the hood, and installed a set of the Dana 30 axle tube seals. (VERY slick!)
I leave early Thursday morning.:cool: