So, are you ready?

[GSequoia]

Ready to come play? Sometimes being open about your unpreparedness is all the motivation you need to fix it. So what's on your list?


Me:
Audit recovery bag
Audit survival box (been a long time!)
See if my 30 is bent
Align front wheels
Put more air in tires
Check for damage from JV

[rpraterxj]

Me:

Need to get front tow point - new bumper, tow hooks, hitch, something....
Install rock rails
Install rear bumper
trim fenders
have front driveshaft checked and balanced, then install
install belly skid
check first aid kit
pack tools and spare parts
Fluid changes - diffs, oil, radiator
rotate & balance tires, alignment

that's about it...

[djblade311]

me:

Fix steering AGAIN (id like to get my WJ conversion done but we'll see)
Check rear axle shafts - they might be bent
hook up my new 2M
troubleshoot my powered speaker for the 2M
replace ballast transformer for my HID
replace trackbar bushing
replace UCA bushing again or do JJ conversion
get alignment
would heart new tires

[Darky]

New steering
Align new steering
New shocks
New driver's side unit bearing
Get new housings to fit my HIDs
Wire in the Hellas on my front bumper. They're mounted but not wired.
Stare at scratches and paint that has decided to leave my Jeep and decide not to repaint it. It'll just fall off again...:D
That's about it. Maybe new CB/install CB sitting in my garage.

[karstic]

meh, drive it.

There's a ton o' crud to be done, that doesn't deter me.

[Ryan93]

Regear my D44 thats in my garage
Put Aussie in D44
New Axle shafts in D44
Regear D30
New Steering Box
TRE Bushings
New Rear Shocks
Oh and I need to wait for the campground to not be closed!

[hollywood32]

I only need to do one thing.

Put the whole thing back together

[Cherikon]

-Install TnT Customs Long Arm and Rear Coil Conversion Lift Kit
-check drum brakes on rear D44
-buy and install e-brake cables for rear
-install motor mounts
-buy and install limiting straps for front
-buy and install 35's
-buy and install front and rear HD diff covers
-install SYE and Tom Woods driveshaft
-fix fog/driving lights
-get new muffler and tailpipe fabbed up for rear (can't reuse my flowmaster :( )
-buy and install wheel spacers
-help my buddy install his 4.5 inch RE lift

[HeepSpeed]

cut fenders
gas tank skid install
aux lights install
reprimer & paint rock rails
optional: Fix air conditioning?

[JohnX]

Wife might show in her rig...I have to work.

So I'll post her list....

Lift
Tires
Axles
Sliders
Swaybar
CB
HAM
Winch
Rear Bumper

I don't think she's gonna make it :D

[HeepSpeed]

[QUOTE=HeepSpeed;244792843]cut fenders
gas tank skid install in planning process
aux lights install complete
reprimer & paint rock rails
optional: Fix air conditioning?
Cut Fenders
/QUOTE

[lamula]

well
fill up the oil and check the gas

[-96JeepSpeed-]

Earn some gas money.

[Gerr]

My rig is ready my wallet is not......

[91blackbox]

some what the same here

[Brendan_91XJ]

Need:
Fix the power steering box - Possible upgrade time
Rear bumper
Reinstall CB antenna

[boostamante]

Me:

Fill up with gas and go...

i have a list of possible upgrades like better brakes booster/MC and motor mounts but im gonna rock it till the wheels fall off. seriously!

[4xSanta]

Got to replace rear hatch and a little carnage on right rear thanks to Backdoor.......SANTA

[JohnX]

You're not supposed to let them in the back door....no wonder you're damaged.

[XJ4Trails]

Hmmm...

Replace cracked head
Install 4.11s & lockers
Find clunk in front end (spiders in diff?)
Install louvers in hood
Still need to fix that overdrive problem (electrical...)

I'm sure I can find more! :doh:
I keep spending $$$ on the Jeep 'cause it feels so good when I stop!

Jim

[djblade311]

Update:

hook up my new 2M - DONE
get alignment - DONE

whooppeee. At this rate i'm gonna be ready for enxt years event

[JohnX]

Update:

hook up my new 2M - DONE
get alignment - DONE

whooppeee. At this rate i'm gonna be ready for enxt years event
You do realize that as chapter prez you are in no way expected or obligated to show up, right?

[GSequoia]

Audit recovery bag - DONE
Audit survival box (been a long time!)
See if my 30 is bent
Align front wheels
Put more air in tires
Check for damage from JV



I'm on track!!! I even charged up the red Jeep's battery and let it run for about twenty minutes this weekend.

[toyotawrench]

Oh god...

Install re 4.5 (happening the 13at andys)
Diag my front drive train issuse
Find/buy front tow hooks
Install rear factory hitch
Buy and install sliders
Swap out steering gear box :( fml...

[souske]

Get WJ knuckles/steering done
PS cooler
Hook up CB
Bumpstops
Front aussie (funds permitting)

[karstic]

You do realize that as chapter prez you are in no way expected or obligated to show up, right?

Classic

[djblade311]

You do realize that as chapter prez you are in no way expected or obligated to show up, right?

ah sweet!









screw that. If I contribute, plan, and whatnot...I'm gonna be there.

[homebrew]

Get new tires: Check
Install new tires: Soon as I get home
Gear and lock front axle: Check
Late model booster swap: In the mail
Gear 8.8: check
Install 8.8: waiting on parts
Install drop brackets: As soon as I get back
New steering: Design, build and install when I get back.


Im sure I'll find more, its been 7 months sense I have seen my jeep.

[Wiser]

well...
install the new high pinion dana 44
install the rear dana 44
build my steering
build my long arms
build my steering/have it aligned
put the 35's on

[Airsmitty]

Sawzall fenders
Fix coolant leak (duct tape?)
Reinforce wooden roof rack(duct tape?)
Figure out rear bumpstop extensions (duct tape?)
Figure out cupholders (duct tape?)
Buy duct tape.

[danwho]

Drop the gas tank and repair a hole
That's it

[91blackbox]

build and install roof basket - done
install tire carrier - done
install extra lights on roof - done but need more
build and install rock sliders - ummm starting soon
convince wife to stay home with kids that weekend - screwed!!!
find money for the trip - checked wifes purse - got it covered
buy beer and meat - pending


i guess i still have work to do

[SanDiegoOverland]

Sawzall fenders
Fix coolant leak (duct tape?)
Reinforce wooden roof rack(duct tape?)
Figure out rear bumpstop extensions (duct tape?)
Figure out cupholders (duct tape?)
Buy duct tape.

this made me chortle. lol.

-install 8.25
-figure out suspension setup
-buy cb and install
-take basic test, buy 2m, install
-buy roof rack, install
-install rock sliders
-buy fridge

etc, etc....haha!

[cracker]

I have to:


Re-gear the rear axle and get it installed
Plate the front drivers frame rail and wheel well
Locate and buy 15" used bead lock wheels (I don't have any wheels now :cry: )
Fab up a new trackbar bracket
Paint the rig white
Fab up and install a new high steer setup
Fix the transmission pan leak
Figure out the 'tight' issue ont he front axle spindles
Fab up rear bumper
Adjust exhaust so it won't hit the front driveline
Finish up the wiring of the transmission
Finish modifying front bumper
Modify and install new Durango steering box when it arrives
Build a full roll cage
Only 5 weeks to go.......... :D

[Jump This]

What you got left to do to go to the Big Bear event?

I have to:


Re-gear the rear axle and get it installed
Plate the front drivers frame rail and wheel well
Locate and buy 15" used bead lock wheels (I don't have any wheels now :cry: )
Fab up a new trackbar bracket
Fab up and install a new high steer setup
Fix the transmission pan leak
Figure out the 'tight' issue ont he front axle spindles
Fab up rear bumper
Adjust exhaust so it won't hit the front driveline
Finish up the wiring of the transmission
Finish modifying front bumper
Modify and install new Durango steering box when it arrives
Build a full roll cage
Only 5 weeks to go.......... :D

You could always just ride with Cal?

:laugh:

[cracker]

You could always just ride with Cal?

:laugh:

Not the way he drives ;)

[JESSE A]

I need to throw some plate on the truss that broke last weekend, possible some tube work on the rocker replacements, and get some gas!

[djblade311]

I would like to do the following (dunno if it will happen):

Paint and Install my Rear quarter guards
Repaint my rear flares along with the guards
replace trackbar superflex races
replace trackbar lower axle end bushing
realignment
replace my bent 8.25 shaft
WJ knuckle conversion if I'm lucky

[cracker]

I would like to do the following (dunno if it will happen):

Paint and Install my Rear quarter guards
Repaint my rear flares along with the guards
replace trackbar superflex races
replace trackbar lower axle end bushing
realignment
replace my bent 8.25 shaft
WJ knuckle conversion if I'm lucky

That isn't too bad. It'll be a LONG weekend if you lay off the beer :laugh:

[cracker]

Well, I made some progress this weekend but not as much as I would like.

I got the rear axle re-geared, sealed, and installed. Has a great pattern as well and so far the seal job on the shaved rear 60 is not leaking :D

I found a set of temporary wheels so I could mount my tires and it now rolls around. Still looking for a set of 15" beadlocks though in the meantime...

I have done all the necessary bodywork and wetsanded the rig. The necessary trim has been pulled in anticipation of the paint as is the mirrors and other incidentals. I have an Easter dinner tonight so I am going to paint it tomorrow. :bunny:

A little odd luck. The casting of my steering box broke so that delayed some of my progress here today while I fiddled with that. Luckily I have that Durango box showing up soon. Very wierd. :wierd:

All this plus I shortened a HP Dana 44 front to waggy width. I am tired.

Off to the back for more work.....

[JohnX]

Had to have your own thread? :twak:


;)

[cracker]

Had to have your own thread? :twak:


;)

ha ha

didn't see that.

I'll merge them

[toyotawrench]

Oh god...

Install re 4.5 (happening the 13at andys) (done)
Diag my front drive train issuse (not done)
Find/buy front tow hooks (have brackets need to install)
Install rear factory hitch (have hit need to find hardware)
Buy and install sliders (not done)
Swap out steering gear box :( fml... (not done)

jesus I need to get my ass in gear....

[Gerr]

Dude saturday 8am my place we can hit the junk yard for your nut strips and my ps pump

I need to swap power steering pumps and replace my spark plugs I have one arcing at the insulator

Anyone else want or need a hand is welcome to pm me for details

jesus I need to get my ass in gear....

[JohnX]

Well, I thought we might bring the wife heep for a night run/sunday maint. but theres no way its gonna be ready, still waiting on parts.

[Skwerly]

ME:

For sure throw on my RE trac-bar

Fix my spare

Clean the rig a bit

Pack and go

* I'm sure other things will creep up, but that's the jist of it now. :)

[Carol.92124]

Well, I thought we might bring the wife heep for a night run/sunday maint. but theres no way its gonna be ready, still waiting on parts.
Parts are still a month out? Are you coming out at all, then? I'm sure we can scrounge up some spare seats if you wanted...

[cracker]

Got my rig painted. Now I have to redo one little spot where a drip formed and touch up where all the damn bugs landed. :banghead:

[JohnX]

Parts are still a month out? Are you coming out at all, then? I'm sure we can scrounge up some spare seats if you wanted...
I have no idea how far out the parts are, waiting on ProjectJeepXJ to get his old axles out so I can start building them. He's having a lot of trouble with his build so I don't think we'll have her rig ready.

No worries, we can always bring the other XJ. Or the MJ :D

[Carol.92124]

Got my rig painted. Now I have to redo one little spot where a drip formed and touch up where all the damn bugs landed. :banghead:

Did you decide to paint over the white, or is this the other rig? I haven't been prowling around your back yard enough lately :(

[cracker]

Did you decide to paint over the white, or is this the other rig? I haven't been prowling around your back yard enough lately :(

Over the white. Had some paint drip issues from the original paint job but just the cab forward. Now I have to contend with bugs.

[Carol.92124]

I have no idea how far out the parts are, waiting on ProjectJeepXJ to get his old axles out so I can start building them. He's having a lot of trouble with his build so I don't think we'll have her rig ready.

No worries, we can always bring the other XJ. Or the MJ :D
Oh, fun, that kind of "waiting on parts". Tell Anthony to hurry up :D.

Glad to hear you'll probably be there regardless; I don't think I've ever gotten the chance to actually meet both of you...

[johnnyc]

I think I'm ready. Ideally, I'd like to get some new tires before then. But that ain't likely to happen. My tires are almost as bald as I am.

[Wiser]

I have no idea how far out the parts are, waiting on ProjectJeepXJ to get his old axles out so I can start building them. He's having a lot of trouble with his build so I don't think we'll have her rig ready.

No worries, we can always bring the other XJ. Or the MJ :D
my apologies john, this swap is a PITFA:banghead: i WILL NOT be attending this years socal fest. oh well :bawl:

[cracker]

Got the bumper done tonight with the necessary tubework and mods.

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1930-1/IMAG0039.jpg

[JohnX]

Oh, fun, that kind of "waiting on parts". Tell Anthony to hurry up :D.

Glad to hear you'll probably be there regardless; I don't think I've ever gotten the chance to actually meet both of you...
Well, we were at Cal and crackers party a while back, but we didn't talk to you much. We showed up WAY too early and left just a little after you got there.

[Brendan_91XJ]

Parts are still a month out? Are you coming out at all, then? I'm sure we can scrounge up some spare seats if you wanted...

I have a set of seats in the garage from Kyungs '96 (tan and in good shape.)



oops... missread that one :D

[Carol.92124]

@ JohnX - Okay, yeah, that rings a vague bell. But it'll be good to re-meet you then!!

@ Brendan - Yeah, cute... besides, the way Kyung wheels, I'd think his seats would be permanently stained!! :scared: :wierd:

[Brendan_91XJ]

the drivers side does have a stain on it, that is what the seat covers must have been for :D

[cracker]

Got my wheels. they should leave the east coast soon coming my way :)

Alloy Trail Readys :D
http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1939-1/IMG00003-20100408-1251.jpg
http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1942-1/IMG00004-20100408-1252.jpg


Got my Durango box in as well but looks like I need to take it apart and rebuild it to get rid of the steering stops. :banghead:

[djblade311]

Got my wheels. they should leave the east coast soon coming my way :)

Alloy Trail Readys :D
http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1939-1/IMG00003-20100408-1251.jpg
http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1942-1/IMG00004-20100408-1252.jpg


Got my Durango box in as well but looks like I need to take it apart and rebuild it to get rid of the steering stops. :banghead:

THOSE are the beadlocks I want. How much did you score them for?

An update on my side:
Rebuilt my trackbar bushings...that is all. Hoping to get started installing the armor this weekend.

[cracker]

THOSE are the beadlocks I want. How much did you score them for?

:D

$600

:shhh:

[djblade311]

damn.....you are hired to find me a set at that price :)

[cracker]

damn.....you are hired to find me a set at that price :)

ha! It took me over a month of searching for it. Took me about two hours a day.

Make sure you search for 'bead lock', 'beadlock', beadlocks' and 'bead locks'. Everyone spells these differently.

[cracker]

Made some progress.

Got my front ended paint touched up (still looks like crap though) and plated my inside drivers frame rail

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1945-1/DSC09202+_Medium_.JPG

Tomorrow I need to modify my D44 spindles and get my bumper back on...

[WebDog]

1. Pass smog...
2. New Steering
3. Alignment
4. Trans line leak
5. Test 12V refrigerator
6. Borrow Honda generator from work
7. Find my camping gear
8. Pack Jeep
9. Fill up tank (wallet starts to cry)
10. Drive to Big Bear
11. Try not to break anything
12. Win the raffle

[djblade311]

well I made some progress:

- rebuilt my trackbar bushings last weekend
- this weekend, I installed my rear quarter guards and cleaned up some rust off my rear bumper

http://www.xjdb.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8957&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.xjdb.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8964&g2_serialNumber=2

Right now they are only black primer. Hoping to get them painted same color as the jeep on the cheap.

Trying to decide if I want to fill in the bolt heads with bondo and make it smoooth like my door armor.

Now I just need to get the lowers bent better:
http://www.xjdb.com/modules/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8951&g2_serialNumber=1

[toyotawrench]

Got my tow hook brackets installed, perminitly relocated my vacume bottle, and cleaned up the hoses. Got the battery properly held down. cleaned out the jeep a little bit.

Still need to do.

Steering gear box

Buy & install rock rails

get some hardware for hitch, and install.

replace pass side unit bearing.

not to bad, hopefully i will get all this done next weekend but the rock rails.

[Skwerly]

I hope you have air. Those hitch bolts did NOT like coming out of my rig -- OR going in. And I mean, really did NOT like it. :D

[djblade311]

yay I fixed my winch solenoids tonight (finally after not having a line-out for about 2 years)

[cracker]

I figured out my odd front axle issue that was bothering me tonight and I'll have it all back together tomorrow afternoon :cheers:

I got my high steer arms in today so I made my new track bar and tie rod for the new set up. I will have that all welded up by wed hopefully
(I'll use the 220 mig for that).

Tomorrow I am supposed to get the rebuild kit and I need to disect the Durango box and get it all going so I have 3.5 turns (as opposed to 3 turns) lock to lock. This project looks like a pain in the @$$......

Beadlocks are due to show on Thursday so in a perfect world I could have a ton of stuff done this week. :cool:

[Skwerly]

yay I fixed my winch solenoids tonight (finally after not having a line-out for about 2 years)

LOL! Gotta love procrastination. Heck, I just installed a 2" boost that I've had for probably three years. :D Literally.

[HeepSpeed]

I seem to have lost my battery hold down bolts that hold down the top clamp thingy...what size are those bolts so I can run to the hardware store quick?

[SanDiegoXJ]

I seem to have lost my battery hold down bolts that hold down the top clamp thingy...what size are those bolts so I can run to the hardware store quick?

They're like 1/4" or so, but if you just go to autozone/kragen/napa, you can pick up battery tie down bolts that have the nifty hooked end and all...by the way...are you sure thy didn't just drop down a ways? Might be worth just pulling the battery and taking a gander.

As for my to do list:

Stare at the Jeep
Stare at the internet
Stare at the jeep
Stare at the internet
Tap my watch and wonder why time is going so slow
Stare at the Jeep....

[HeepSpeed]

oh yea, I have everything except the NUTS...my bad, I have the long bolts, but not the nuts to hold the crossbar on! :D

[cracker]

Got my front axle all wrapped up and the high steer arms all attached and torqued. Continued on my steering links and got them prepped to burn in tomorrow with the 220.

In the process of making all that happen, I put a hole in my head with my jeep.
http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1948-1/IMAG0041+_Small_.jpg

$h!t happens.......

[Skwerly]

OUCH! I have a few injuries myself, due to the last few days haha!

[cracker]

You won't beleive this.....

About 10 minutes after my last post, I offered to my wife to do the dishes while she studies. The third glass into it, I am scrubbing a drinking glass and it shatters in my hand as I scrub the rim and subsequently cut the crap out of myself.

20 minutes later I am in the Emergency Room with a banged up head and a gushing hand wound and they think I was in a car accident :laugh2: . My wife and I find ourselves laughing and we explained that the head injury was from the Jeep and the hand injury was from doing dishes. Seven stiches later and 3:00 on the morning, we get to go home.

And to think I am not very accident prone.

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1992-2/IMAG0043.jpg

Jeep progress will be slowed down now.....

[djblade311]

man....talk about some strange luck. Your wife is laughing because she's secretly sabotaging your wheeling. muhahaha

[cracker]

man....talk about some strange luck. Your wife is laughing because she's secretly sabotaging your wheeling. muhahaha


Totally!

My co-workers are telling me I went through a lot of trouble to never do dishes again. LOL

[Skwerly]

Risky, but effective. :D

[WebDog]

1. Pass smog... Done
2. New Steering
3. Alignment
4. Trans line leak
5. Test 12V refrigerator
6. Borrow Honda generator from work
7. Find my camping gear
8. Pack Jeep
9. Fill up tank (wallet starts to cry)
10. Drive to Big Bear
11. Try not to break anything
12. Win the raffle

[WebDog]

Totally!

My co-workers are telling me I went through a lot of trouble to never do dishes again. LOL

haha damn! thats funny...

[HeepSpeed]

[QUOTE=HeepSpeed;244792843]

cut fenders - done
gas tank skid install
aux lights install - done
reprimer & paint rock rails - done
optional: Fix air conditioning? - done

[cracker]

Got my steering links all welded up today and got it all set up. High steer arms are bolted in place with the steering attached and the track bar bracket is 1/2 done :)

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1995-1/IMAG0045.jpg http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/1998-1/IMAG0044.jpg

[Gerr]

I need to get my spare tire mounted and buy some camping stuff but that's about it now. For the first time ever my jeep is leak free I just wonder for how long.

[Carol.92124]

@ Garrett aka HeepSpeed -- wow, you lost your nuts already? Sheesh.
@ Avery--went from Garrett's lost nuts to a pic of a random bloody body part from you :scared:. Then found out it's your head, which is dense enough to be safe.
@ Avery again - and you really did bugger up your hand, now, didn't you! Yipes! Glad you're all right!

And last,
@ Dan Gerr -- if your Jeep isn't leaking, there must be something wrong with it!!

[Skwerly]

LOL Carol! Remind me to chuck a beer your way in Big Bear. Too classic. :D

[Gerr]

Nope its all good found a exhaust leak this morning so its still not broke

[Carol.92124]

@ Derek -- I'm always game for a beer!

@ Dan -- Phew!! Had me worried there for a while! My Jeep's got both an exhaust leak and a fluid leak (or maybe 2?) that's slow & gooey enough it never drips on the ground, but smears nicely across the entire bottom of my Jeep at speed, and stays there.

[Gerr]

Carol I allways just called those oily messes under the jeep rock lube ;)

[Skwerly]

@ Derek -- I'm always game for a beer!



Dangit. That one hurt. :D

[cracker]

Got my steering all done today

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2032-2/DSC09209+_Medium_.JPG

Got my tires mounted but one leaks at the inside bead :banghead: I dismounted it and was about to reverse it to see if it solves my problem but it got too late.

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2035-1/DSC09210+_Medium_.JPG

I Rebuilt the Durango steering box and got it installed. I am surprised on how simple these things are to rebuild

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2029-2/DSC09220+_Medium_.JPG

Got the track bar bracket pretty much finished up and it is installed and the track bar is connected to it. I also got the MORE steering brace shortened down and put back in the rig because of the larger steering gear.

I ALMOST could drive it downt he street if the darn tire would hold air :doh:
The goal is tomorrow night to have it rollin'

[Skwerly]

Nice!

Hmm... a How to Rebuild Your Steering Box would be a cool write up. Maybe I'll try that!

[cracker]

Nice!

Hmm... a How to Rebuild Your Steering Box would be a cool write up. Maybe I'll try that!


http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=570869

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=915103

:D

[Skwerly]

Hey, cool! Thanks, man. :)

:cheers:

[cracker]

Got the 4th wheel to mount and it drives. I have to dial in the front end steering and center the wheel and what not but it rolls! :party:

[Carol.92124]

Got the 4th wheel to mount and it drives. I have to dial in the front end steering and center the wheel and what not but it rolls! :party:
Um, Cracker... I wouldn't brag about your rig rolling!!

And if you have to dial in the front end steering, does that mean you perfected the rear end steering? :moon:

Love ya, hope to see you (and maybe Mei?) up in BB soon!

[cracker]

Um, Cracker... I wouldn't brag about your rig rolling!!

And if you have to dial in the front end steering, does that mean you perfected the rear end steering? :moon:

Love ya, hope to see you (and maybe Mei?) up in BB soon!

Well, it wasn't looking too happy for a while sitting on jack stands for a month and a half.

I haven't got the rear steer on yet :laugh:

Mei is still figuring out whether she'll come up or not. :(

[Wiser]

Well, it wasn't looking too happy for a while sitting on jack stands for a month and a half.

I haven't got the rear steer on yet :laugh:

Mei is still figuring out whether she'll come up or not. :(
u my friend, need to come to fontucky to help me set up the 44:D

[cracker]

u my friend, need to come to fontucky to help me set up the 44:D

You need to get your knuckles and high steer arms all installed first .!. :D

[cracker]

Got some stuff done this weekend. Got the track bar bracket and supporting brace done.

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2073-1/DSC09228+_Medium_.JPG

Got them installed. Got the spare tire mounted and the bumper started. I need to weld the bumper up before I can go any further though.

The 'to do' list as of tonight....


Build a roll cage
Put the new transmission pan/gasket on
Finish the rear bumper
10 more days to get this done :thumbup:

[Skwerly]

Nice man! I gotta do an RMS change, and hopefully throw that D44 in before the festivities. :D

[djblade311]

I still need to order my WJ steering parts. Who in OC would be trusty to weld the JKS spacers to the knuckles?

[Carol.92124]

I now need to install a new tcase skid (replaced the crossmember yesterday) after I egg out one of the holes so it'll fit, borrow some tires to try & get rid of latest death wobble, and see if it shifts into 4LO again now that the drivetrain isn't stuffed 2" higher than it was supposed to. Oh, and hammer out the dent in my front diff, and maybe replace my bent stock control arms...

Kinda found a really large (3' tall?) rock to park on accidentally out at Superstition this weekend. Hit front tow hook, bent front skid plate up (sides bulge now), bent tie rod, smacked front diff, then managed to roll the rock out of where it was sunk in the sand and forward about 4-6 feet as I perched my rig on it. Managed to end up right on the crossmember, though, and the stock tcase skid sacrificed itself doing its job, leaving my drivetrain up about 2".

Drove it home, though, and then up to Ryan's to replace the crossmember. After that, other than more interesting death wobble than usual, it seems fine. I'll try the tires & control arms, and checking TRE's and such, see what that does.

Even if I still have DW, I'll still drive to SoCalFest. DW doesn't hit except somewhere b/w 50 & 65, so I'd just drive nice'n'slow and piss those behind me off =).

I think I just felt guilty about not having a list of stuff to do to my rig before I went to SoCalFest... so I fixed that guilt!

[souske]

Even if I still have DW, I'll still drive to SoCalFest. DW doesn't hit except somewhere b/w 50 & 65, so I'd just drive nice'n'slow and piss those behind me off =).

At least I wont get my doors blown off by two ladies going in excess of 100mph!

[Skwerly]

LOL Carol! Classic. Do a quick driveway align. Works wonders! :)

[WebDog]

Got the front ball joints done and ZJ steering, but the jeep is still siting on stands without the rear axle mounted.

I am worried that the drive shaft will be too long with the 8.25 as opposed to the 35...

[1990JEEPXJ]

are you running an XJ front shaft?

[WebDog]

no a lengthened HD shaft. the front shafts where maxing out in the rear on the 35...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/3530871237_a57a6f92f7_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/3530866725_9b97b84c33_b.jpg

[HeepSpeed]

Did some weird ish to my front end out in Mohave....sits about 2" lower now all blown out. Gotta figure that out.

[Carol.92124]

At least I wont get my doors blown off by two ladies going in excess of 100mph!

Hey, Karen & I were only going about 80 up Hwy 86 that time... you're just sloooow =). :laugh:

And I'll be pulling a trailer to BB, so no high speeds even if I completely solve my DW :). Going to try swapping tires with Karen for a bit tonight, see if that makes major progress.

LOL Carol! Classic. Do a quick driveway align. Works wonders! :)

We (actually Kevin 3151 & my ex, Jim) did re-align it at camp before I left for home. What's worse is that Tom (Tripdog) and James (jeprovo) had aligned it in camp that morning. I was 1/2" toe out before finding that rock, and 1" toe in afterward... if we'd just left it alone in the a.m., I would've only been 1/2" toe in after the rock...almost within spec! Some judicious application of a bottle jack straightened out my tie rod fairly well, and I'm presumably still at 1/4" toe in or so.

[Skwerly]

Hahaha, nice! Gotta love that gentle massaging. :D

[hollywood32]

Got my electric fans in, and new trans cooler. Need to rewire OBA switch. Then just nut and bolt the all the suspension.

[WebDog]

Got my electric fans in, and new trans cooler. Need to rewire OBA switch. Then just nut and bolt the all the suspension.

That was pretty funny how it was going on and off my itself...

[cracker]

I busted my ass all day on the rear bumper and progress was pretty darn slow... :banghead:

[hollywood32]

That was pretty funny how it was going on and off my itself...

Yea, but working to much is better then not at all, I will take that kinda trail breakage any day.

[rrackett]

Pack myself in the ride and go!!!!!

[WebDog]

So got the U Bolts in the mail today and got it back on 4 wheels. The rear shaft is too long, only has about 3/4" of travel before maxing out. So I am going to drop my shaft off to get shortened tomorrow.

[cracker]

Oof....I am running WAY behind on this project. Tubework is quite time consuming.

I'll be lucky if I can make it on Saturday :doh:

[HeepSpeed]

Did some weird ish to my front end out in Mohave....sits about 2" lower now all blown out. Gotta figure that out.
Need a new front axle housing :(

[cracker]

Need a new front axle housing :(

That blows.

[Gerr]

One week to go maybe ill wash the jeep

[Carol.92124]

Oof....I am running WAY behind on this project. Tubework is quite time consuming.

I'll be lucky if I can make it on Saturday :doh:

Well hurry the eff up, Cracker!!!


Garrett, I hope you can pull off a miracle and make it up there. If nothing else, I'm sure someone would let you be their bitch for the day, especially if Sam's part of the package :laugh:.

[cracker]

Well hurry the eff up, Cracker!!!

Not looking good....

[WebDog]

Got my rear driveshaft shortened and the front balanced, picked up a lock-right locker for the 8.25.

Now i just need to put it all back together.

[souske]

Found out my front ring gear has gone country, that is its missing two teeth :( FML

[lamula]

well i cracked my t-case and jacked up my driveshaft last week so its going to be a busy day, to get ready for next weekend!

[JumpinXJ]

hello,

So are stock jeeps ok? Will there be much to do?

[XJ4Trails]

Well, my turn. Ran into a small glitch. My long-time cracked head got worse last weekend, so instead of burning a small bit of coolant (does that qualify as a hybrid?) it's boiling pretty good. I didn't want to chance it for the Fest, so I ordered a new head, which I hoped would be in by yesterday, now I won't have it until Monday. New radiator will be here then, too. So... I should still be able to git-r-done as I now have lots of weekend time to prep for the new stuff, i.e. remove the old stuff and clean. Think I'll fix some oil leaks while I'm at it. Hopefully done by Tuesday night, just not much room for error. Time to get started!

Jim

[hollywood32]

hello,

So are stock jeeps ok? Will there be much to do?

Stockers are welcome and in big bear there are plenty of trails for the stockers to run. We will be running trails for all levels, well except the competition buggies they are on there own, which is the way they like it.

[HeepSpeed]

my buddy might be interested in bringing a dirtbike since he's not a 4x4 guy...I assume he could play on the stocker trails or what?

[WebDog]

Well, my turn. Ran into a small glitch. My long-time cracked head got worse last weekend, so instead of burning a small bit of coolant (does that qualify as a hybrid?) it's boiling pretty good. I didn't want to chance it for the Fest, so I ordered a new head, which I hoped would be in by yesterday, now I won't have it until Monday. New radiator will be here then, too. So... I should still be able to git-r-done as I now have lots of weekend time to prep for the new stuff, i.e. remove the old stuff and clean. Think I'll fix some oil leaks while I'm at it. Hopefully done by Tuesday night, just not much room for error. Time to get started!

Jim

Let me know if you need any help getting it back together!

[Gerr]

I'm sure he will be welcome but he will need to stay on trails designated for dirtbikes unless its a dual sport/enduro with regestration.
Sbnf is pretty well set up for bikes but I'm not sure I'd ride one with a group of 4000# vehicles but that's my whole "don't wana get run over" mentality
my buddy might be interested in bringing a dirtbike since he's not a 4x4 guy...I assume he could play on the stocker trails or what?

[WebDog]

Made a lot of progress today!

Got the rear end done, Locker in, new brake shoes and re did the brake lines. Installed my drive shafts and did the rear BPE mod.

Just gotta bleed the brakes and take it on a test drive.

[XJ4Trails]

Let me know if you need any help getting it back together!

Thanks for the offer WebDog! I think my son & I should get it all done. That rear head bolt sucks! I had to bend up the seam on the firewall just to get the socket on. Not much left to do until the new head & radiator show up tomorrow. Late nights ahead! Glad to see your mods are coming right along!

Jim

[WebDog]

Thanks for the offer WebDog! I think my son & I should get it all done. That rear head bolt sucks! I had to bend up the seam on the firewall just to get the socket on. Not much left to do until the new head & radiator show up tomorrow. Late nights ahead! Glad to see your mods are coming right along!

Jim

I did the same to the firewall... Bad design.

[HeepSpeed]

YAY! Got the D30 housing, but I don't know if I'm going to get it done in time unless I have a shop do it. I start school on Tuesday which severely limits time after work. We'll see though!

[cracker]

I got my rear bumper done. I will weld it onto the Jeep tomorrow.

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2076-1/DSC09245+_Medium_.JPG

Got the B Pillar done and will weld that up tomorrow and hopefully get it installed with a halo as well.

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2079-1/DSC09247+_Medium_.JPG

Still not looking good but I am not giving up yet....

[WebDog]

YAY! Got the D30 housing, but I don't know if I'm going to get it done in time unless I have a shop do it. I start school on Tuesday which severely limits time after work. We'll see though!

Lets have an all nighter wrench party!

[Skwerly]

Wow, looks great, cracker! :)

[XJ4Trails]

Block deck cleaned, new head is on! Radiator arrived, more to be done tomorrow night!

[GSequoia]

Why not, I'll update this thread even though I haven't been watching it!

Me:
Audit recovery bag DONE
Audit survival box (been a long time!) DONE
See if my 30 is bent DONE
Align front wheels DONE
Put more air in tires DONE
Check for damage from JV DONE

Now for the stuff I still gotta do...

1: Install external voltage regulator to replace quirky MobiArc
2: Wash clothes, pack clothes.
3: Decide what shoes to wear (oh it's just such an important decision!)
4: Get beer
5: Pack beer
6: Put it in D

[GSequoia]

Oof....I am running WAY behind on this project. Tubework is quite time consuming.

I'll be lucky if I can make it on Saturday :doh:

You don't need tube for Big Bear. Quit being a pansy and get your crap together.

[Carol.92124]

Come on, Geoff... Have you looked under "P" in the dictionary lately? I think there's a pic of Cracker on one of the first few pages =)


Love you Cracker--get your junk on the trail, already!! See you there =)

[cracker]

You don't need tube for Big Bear. Quit being a pansy and get your crap together.

Agreed. BiG Bear is about as easy as it gets.

I made it a point not to wheel this thing until it gets the tube so in order for me to go I must get it tubed. I will have about 75 % of the tube done before Thursday and I will work on the rest when I return.

Love you Cracker--get your junk on the trail, already!! See you there =)

:wave:

Yes. I worked on it for 12 hours today and should get another 12 hours in tomorrow. I will be up there. I am thinking early Friday morning now (vs. Thursday night).

[cracker]

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2080-1/IMAG0052+_Medium_.jpg


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[GSequoia]

http://www.bsdgeeks.net/gallery2/d/2080-1/IMAG0052+_Medium_.jpg


:repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair: :repair:

Is that where you lock Cal at night?

[XJ4Trails]

Head is on & torqued, rocker arms on, manifold... wait, there's no dowels in the new head. Try to find them Thursday, old ones don't want to come out. New radiator is in, both fan/shroud combos, less hoses, can't find thermostat I bought a couple of months ago... New Brown Dog motor mounts are in (boy, are these easier than my son's ZJ!). New injector o-rings.
So, still to go:
-Clean valve cover & install
-Install manifolds after dowels are in
-Install new trans cooler
-Install thermostat
-Put cold air kit back in
-Getting tired. Just want to be done. See you all there, I swear...

Jim

[cracker]

Is that where you lock Cal at night?

Sometimes :shhh:

I got enough cage work done at this point so all I need to do is clean up the tubes and paint them and trim the panels to fit. I need to get my tool chest reinstalled in it's new location. I still have to swap out the tranny pan and clean up all the ATF saturating my undercarriage. Finally I need to pack.....

Not enought hours in a day.

[Skwerly]

I still need to:

Install new shoes on the 44, and bleed the brakes

Install new rear u-joint, and re-connect drive shaft

Fill pumpkin up the rest of the way with Lucas gear oil.

Modify exhaust so that I don't melt MY leaf spring bushing.

Modify my front exhaust so it doesn't smoke like an old man at the race track.

MAYBE swap my driver door out for the last black one. Maybe. :)

Reinstall rear tires/wheels.

[toyotawrench]

I uh... think im pretty much ready, got my turkey and burgers, 4 gallons of water, 18pak of beer some propel for the following mornings. And uh Im pre packed. So tomorrow morning throw stuff in cooler, then to jeep and roll out to dans house. See you all tomorrow!!!!!

peace
ted

[Gerr]

All I have to do is put the stuff in the cooler from the fridge and fuel up for my trip. For Lisa's I have to swap the tires on her car for the new ones fill up the tank from the drum in the garage do a quick nut and bolt on the suspension hide her birthday gift in her luggage so she finds it when she gets there. I might even feed the horses before I leave ....

[WebDog]

I am packed and loaded, at work in pomona for a few hours and then heading up. Gotta get food but thats all i need.

[4xSanta]

Put the Sleigh on the trailer and go.....SANTA

[GSequoia]

Pretty much.

Putting off going shopping for another hour or so, once I do that I'm done.

[HeepSpeed]

Put the Sleigh on the trailer and go.....SANTA
Wait. Your Jeep doesn't fly? I know from experience that mine doesn't, but I mean, dude...it's a SLEIGH! :wave:

[GSequoia]

Wait. You Jeep doesn't fly? I know from experience that mine doesn't, but I mean, dude...it's a SLEIGH! :wave:

What are you talking about? Your Jeep flies just fine, it just lands for s***.

[cracker]

Putting off going shopping for another hour or so, once I do that I'm done.

I will eat your scraps....

:kissyou:

[Skwerly]

WHEW! ALL I have left to do is my exhaust modification, and I'm DONE. Dana 44 with a NICE pedal and NEW u-joints is a GO! Also, I have MANUAL doors now! W00t! :D

[scottmcneal]

Check the news, i hear they have I-10 closed.

[hollywood32]

Check the news, i hear they have I-10 closed.

From Caltrans site

EASTBOUND TRAFFIC IS REDUCED TO 2 LANES AT UNIVERSITY ST /IN REDLANDS/
(SAN BERNARDINO CO) - DUE TO AN ACCIDENT - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS
OF UP TO 30 MINUTES

Also remember the 330 is still closed

Leaving now, gonna take the 210 to 38

[cracker]

Down to centering my steering wheel, bolting down my tool box, and packing up :)

[cracker]

All loaded up.....

long day. See you in the morning.

[XJ4Trails]

So much for the mid-day start from home tomorrow. Still fighting 2 of the lower manifold bolts. Try again after work, should leave there around noon. If lucky, I'll be on the way by 6 or 7pm, but possibly not 'til Saturday early am. Oh well, see y'all when I get there.

Jim