My Heep Build Thread. [Archive] - NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association

POSJ

July 6th, 2010, 22:03

This is going to be my build thread that will start once I get to AZ. So far I have my turd, 1998 Cherokee 4dr Sport with: AW4, HPD30, D35.

Plan: 35's, 4.5" lift, 5.13's, cage, etc. But still be able to take it on the road every now and then.

Here is what I have so far parts wise:
The Heep:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/DSC00385.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/DSC00384.jpg

The Axles and lift parts:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/DSC00387.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/DSC00386.jpg

HPD44 front, 4.10's with an aussie.
Ford 8.8" rear, 4.10's and LSD.
6" lift w/ homebrew longarms built by x2elite.

I need to pick up an SYE, wheels and tires before I can lift it. I'll be in AZ in October when this build thread should really start off. Until then I'll be collecting parts. I don't know how to weld, but I plan on buying a welder and some steel to practice, so if you want to teach I would be willing to learn.

Tyler-

IllogicalPro

July 7th, 2010, 08:41

Looks like you have done pretty good with the research on what to get to build it. Where are you moving to in AZ? I'm on the west side of Phoenix if your around here I'm a Welder/Fabricator so I could probably teach you a thing or two :lecture:

wrongwayaz

July 7th, 2010, 08:49

And he's good at it too.

POSJ

July 7th, 2010, 08:55

I'll be moving to Tucson, I'll be getting stationed at Davis-Monthan. I do have some friends that live up in Surprise, AZ so I'll be up in the Phoenix area quite often.

gimike812

July 9th, 2010, 18:02

I live about 8 minuets out side the main gate at DM and between me and my cousin we can help you with the welding and fabricating. Look forward to meeting you when you get out to Tucson and if you need help or have any questions about the area shoot me a PM.

POSJ

July 9th, 2010, 18:21

Appreciate it Mike I am about to post this over on TucsonOffroad also.

Lifted93XJ

July 18th, 2010, 01:04

Good luck with the build. Look forward to seeing progress pics

*whiteXJ*

July 21st, 2010, 22:46

are u in wichita falls?

POSJ

July 22nd, 2010, 16:15

Yeah right now I am.

POSJ

July 24th, 2010, 20:28

Took the turd wheelin' today, a little atleast just to get some before and after pictures. Thought it was funny wheelin' a stock Cherokee on street tires.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/tylersphone145.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/tylersphone140.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/tylersphone138.jpg

Cell phone pictures don't quite give it justice, ohh well.

POSJ

September 7th, 2010, 21:53

Got her in the trailer for the trip over to Tucson, got some measurements for how high I can make it and still get it in the trailer. Trailer door is more than 77" so I am using 76" as a base. Measured the Jeep and it is 65" tall without the roof racks. So my simple math skills deduced this lol: 76"-65"= 11" to play with between lift height and tire size. I am shooting for only about 4.5" or 5" of lift and want to run 36's or 37's with a light foot. Stock tires are 27.5" currently with the weight of the Jeep round up to 28". 11"-4.5"= 6.5" I have to play with in tire size. 28" plus 8" to hit 36's half the height for the tire increase and I am left with 2" so I can keep my roof rack. I even used a calculator to check it lol. Does everything sound right or is there anything I am forgetting?

IllogicalPro

September 7th, 2010, 22:05

you are forgetting the amount of cutting you will have to do to fit 36-37s with 4.5"-5" lift

POSJ

September 7th, 2010, 22:07

I have a sawzall, jigsaw, and a 4.5" angle grinder...I can cut all day lol.

jeep pox

September 8th, 2010, 00:48

You can easily fit 36's on 4.5" lift. That what I run and I don't rub. Brandoson is 4.5" and on 37's

POSJ

September 8th, 2010, 09:34

I plan on building it right, I'll cut what I can and bumpstop for what I can't.

gimike812

September 8th, 2010, 16:59

I have a sawzall, jigsaw, and a 4.5" angle grinder...I can cut all day lol.

If thats not enough I have a plasma cutter that you can stop by and use. Looking forward to meeting you soon and also watching your build.

POSJ

September 8th, 2010, 18:08

Thanks Mike we'll meet up soon.

IllogicalPro

September 9th, 2010, 22:40

just seems like a nice Jeep to cut up that much and bump stopping it to "make it work" just isn't right

POSJ

September 11th, 2010, 21:20

She photographs well, if you see it in person you'll see it has "issues". Maybe the cancer spots will stop now that its in AZ.

POSJ

September 15th, 2010, 23:03

Damn Tucson is beautiful, I can't wait to at least get the axles swapped and some tires on it so I can go drive around up in the mountains. Drove the Jeep around Rita Ranch and Vail today looking at houses seeing how it would do in the heat and it had no problems. Hopefully I don't have to make any modifications to the cooling system until I get it ready for the trails. Anybody have hood vents for sale just in case?

gimike812

September 16th, 2010, 06:00

There is a reason people call DM a retirerment Base. People come here and dont want to leave. You will be fine as far as the cooling sytem goes untill next summer. We will be cooling off in the next 2 weeks I promise.

POSJ

October 8th, 2010, 09:21

Well my plans have just changed and not for the better. One of my dogs has a complete tear of her ACL and is going to need surgery. So $4,000 of my Turd build money is gone. The build is still going to happen just not until I save up money again...

blk88

October 15th, 2010, 23:26

4k to fix the acl? My wife and I had a little dog that tore his and it was around $800 for the surgery. Anyways, that sucks but totally respect the dedication to the pup. We have a very soft spot for the 4 legged kids. I could have a killer rig with all the money we've spent on dogs over the last few years, but the rig doesn't act like I've been gone all day when I just walk out to get the mail! Good luck with the surgery and the build.

POSJ

October 16th, 2010, 09:28

Yeah she weighs 105 lbs. so it costs a lot more, it is going to be a TPLO surgery. They can't make the nylon ACL with big dogs without it going out again. The build will happen just not as quick as I had planned. We are talking about putting the axles under it and wheeling it stock height locked while we save up money again lol.

A7XJ

October 16th, 2010, 17:27

And i thought kids were expenive.

KRAKER

October 16th, 2010, 18:42

That sucks about the mutski. Good luck with that. On the otherhand get on most of the local boards around here and you'll find what you need with relative speed. Arizona is a mecca for rockcrawling pople are always building and rebuilding.

jeep pox

October 24th, 2010, 09:33

:D ya I've built my jeep 3 times in the last year... I think I'm finally satisfied with the beef just need to test it now.

POSJ

October 24th, 2010, 13:25

This is where my Jeep money went lol:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/MtLemmon026.jpg

jeep pox

October 24th, 2010, 13:37

Was it worth $4k?

POSJ

October 24th, 2010, 13:55

Came out to $3,590.64 and yes, every penny.

jeep pox

October 24th, 2010, 14:05

Not to sound heartless but what's the cost of a new dog? I personally don't think any animal is worth that much money.

POSJ

October 24th, 2010, 18:52

That's the difference between us then, every animal has it's own personality and I've never met another dog like her.

djrethoret

October 24th, 2010, 19:35

yeah. i spent stupid amounts of money on my dog only to have an ex steal him from me but he was priceless to me and he was free. i loved that dog he was my best friend... miss him ild pay any amount of money to have him back

Lifted93XJ

October 24th, 2010, 19:40

POSJ

November 23rd, 2010, 11:43

35x12.5r15 KM2's or MT'r Kevlar's? Went to discount tire today and couldn't decide...I like the KM2 tread better but heard bad reviews of the sidewall...Discuss

jeep pox

November 23rd, 2010, 11:51

You called it... The KM2's are nice and ride decently quiet but the side wall have lots to be desired. I don't know anyone running the kevlars.

YEAGS

November 23rd, 2010, 12:47

Im running the kevlars up front still have the original mtrs in back. They are great really good traction even when wet. Not as loud as the original wranglers which is nice but not as quiet as the kms. I ve already slashed a sidewall on the kevlars though when i ran Pyeatte Draw and it didnt blow for a maybe a month later coming home from an LT run. Overall I love them. The wear is very good I still have 90% left on them and have put almost 10000 miles on them since I got them in april. I ran bfgs on my other jeep and its still a tossup on which I would choose if i was buying 5 more new. But as of now the kevlars are winning my heart.

POSJ

November 23rd, 2010, 13:09

That is the review I was looking for thanks Sean...Anybody else have real world experience? The Jeep isn't going to be a DD but I want something streetable so thats why I am thinking MT/R's or KM2's.

tobiwon

November 23rd, 2010, 14:32

I love my km2's so far

POSJ

November 23rd, 2010, 15:11

How does the sidewall hold up Toby?

YEAGS

November 23rd, 2010, 15:18

No problem mines a dd by the way and i put alot of miles on them. Oh and the only problem with the goodyears vs the bfgs is the warranty. Typicaly gy has a 3 year free replacement warranty thru discount and bfg i believe has a 4 to 5 year warranty. Definitely print out a receipt from an online store that sells the tires cheaper and take that in and discount matches the price and you cant beat their replacement warranty.

tobiwon

November 23rd, 2010, 16:46

I've ground on the sidewalls pretty good with no effect yet , but you guys are making me nervous about them !

POSJ

November 23rd, 2010, 16:48

Anybody got a link to a DIY 8.8 LSD clutch install?

DieselSJ

November 24th, 2010, 10:42

We run the Kevlar MTR on the desert racer. Absolutely love them. Way less flats than when we ran BFG. In fact, we went 2 full seasons with zero flats.

POSJ

December 19th, 2010, 19:59

So the build has begun finally, a little later than I had planned but it is underway.

The Turd where it will be for a few weeks:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Christmas2010069.jpg

My workspace:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Christmas2010068.jpg

Started tearing apart the back first, lots of rust, a few broken bolts. Got everything out that I could without airtools:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Christmas2010070.jpg

As it sits right now...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Christmas2010071.jpg

The air hose I bought wasn't crimped and leaked bad. I tried a do-it-yourself crimp job with a pair of channel locks and some thread seal tape and didn't help. So I jacked up the front and took the shocks out and disconnected the driveshaft. The D35 is ready to come out minus the ABS cables, what should I do with these? Cut them and pull the fuse?

POSJ

December 20th, 2010, 15:30

Ok, today I exchanged the hose for a new one and tried getting the U-bolts off with half way luck...too much rust on this pig. 2 U-bolts had to be removed with the help of a sawzall. But the D35 is out and just need to remove the leafs and then I'll put the 8.8 in. The front wasn't touched with a wrench, just PB blaster. Broke my 3/8" ratchet trying to remove the forward leaf spring bolt. So I am at a stand still until I can get a new ratchet and some bigger wrenches.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/HouseandJeep001.jpg

Since the rear axle is out of the way I think I am going to order my new fuel pump, dropping the tank will be a lot easier with it gone.

tobiwon

December 20th, 2010, 16:14

Good to see some progress

YEAGS

December 20th, 2010, 17:12

Did you call Andrew about the SYE yet?

POSJ

December 20th, 2010, 18:52

Yeah Sean I did, he was a very nice guy and very helpful...I don't want to give the details of his deal but I got a good one. I would fully recommend using Andrew at LetzRoll Off-road, and I plan on giving him my future business. Thanks for the lead Sean.

YEAGS

December 20th, 2010, 20:14

I didn't give the lead but he is a great guy. I found him through craigslist when looking for my axles ended up getting those and my swayaway air shocks plus some 40" iroks for SUPER cheap and will be getting plenty more from him. I ended up living about 5 blocks from him for awhile and just hung out at the shop doing whatever I could to help when they were putting a 14 bolt and 44 under a new JK. Great Guy! glad you got a deal!

POSJ

December 22nd, 2010, 19:47

I should name this project PB Blaster...this is ridiculous...

Rust behind rear bumper end cap brackets...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Pregnancy006.jpg

Took care of it with an angle grinder...I'll spray some primer on it and probably either fold the rear quarter panel or roll some bedliner on it...

Crappy cut and fold on the rear wheel wells and rust ground off.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Pregnancy009.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Pregnancy008.jpg

These are just two pictures of what I am up against:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Pregnancy007.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Pregnancy005.jpg

POSJ

December 24th, 2010, 16:11

Worked on the turd again today...got a good amount done, but some stuff didn't go well.

Got a gift from the UPS man:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/jeep001.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/jeep002.jpg

Got the front axle out minus the UCA's.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/jeep003.jpg

Now for the bad news...I broke off a the rear shackle bolt in the body. The bolt seized inside of the metal bushing(thanks midwest). There is only about a 1/4" sticking out that I can grip. I tried to put a pair of visegrip and channel-locks on it trying to turn it and it just rounded it off more.

Anybody have advice on this? Here are three crappy pictures to get an idea.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/jeep004-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/jeep005-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/jeep006-1.jpg

YEAGS

December 24th, 2010, 18:20

Simple. 4 link!!

Alot of guys move the rear shackle hanger further back on the frame. A few companies make a shackle relocation kit for it.

POSJ

December 24th, 2010, 18:24

Yeah Sean I have shackle relocation brackets already but it uses the original shackle bolt. Think if I just pinch the bracket onto the original hole?

jeep pox

December 26th, 2010, 08:26

Weld a nut to it and turn it out. the extreme heat more often then not breaks it loose for me.

stewie

December 26th, 2010, 09:35

Now for the bad news...I broke off a the rear shackle bolt in the body. The bolt seized inside of the metal bushing(thanks midwest). There is only about a 1/4" sticking out that I can grip. I tried to put a pair of visegrip and channel-locks on it trying to turn it and it just rounded it off more.

Anybody have advice on this? Here are three crappy pictures to get an idea.
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Weld a nut to it and turn it out. the extreme heat more often then not breaks it loose for me.

when i lifted my rust bucket i had the same thing happen on the front leaf spring bolt. i ended up drilling out the bolt most of the way to the threads and then taking a dremmel with a small round metal bit used for decorative grinding/sanding and cut the remainder of the bolt like a pie down to the threads. then i took a chisel and broke the pieces of the pie off. the threads were left with only very minor damage and completely usable.

POSJ

December 29th, 2010, 18:14

Tire fairy came, old on left new on right obviously:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Tires001.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Tires002.jpg

gimike812

December 29th, 2010, 18:29

nice tires I am jealous. I will be over on friday to help out hopefully we can make a dent in the build.

POSJ

December 29th, 2010, 18:45

yeah I'm going to try to get the rear in tomorrow before you are here, then the sye, the hopefully the front goes in next week sometime...finger crossed

DoMiNiC

December 30th, 2010, 14:51

Sorry if I missed it in the thread but what long arm kit did you go with? Awesome,well thought out build so far!

YEAGS

December 30th, 2010, 21:09

Your gonna love those tires! There so pretty.

POSJ

December 30th, 2010, 21:44

Dom, the long arms were built by FrankZ a couple years back...great craftsmanship.

POSJ

December 31st, 2010, 06:46

Got the rear axle in for now, I'm thinking it's only temporary for now. There are a couple things I don't like.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Jeep003-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/Jeep%20pics/Jeep002-1.jpg

Frank Z

January 2nd, 2011, 13:56

Nice to see ya turning wrenches on this project.

POSJ

January 2nd, 2011, 21:10

Got the SYE in on Friday, no pictures. Got the front axle all mocked up today and it is sitting on it's own weight. She is a bit higher in the front than the rear so hopefully when I add a bumper and winch it will level out a bit. Camera is dead so no update pictures until tomorrow maybe.

My list of things to do:
Measure for rear driveshaft length and get one ordered.
Tighten all front suspension hardware.
Bleed rear brakes.
Find an axle side tracbar bolt.
Install front driveshaft.
Probably more...

POSJ

January 15th, 2011, 15:53

All that is done, got her out today and the front locker is slipping pretty bad. Anybody have opinions on a new front locker? This is still driven on pavement so no spools or mini-spools

stewie

January 15th, 2011, 17:19

im running an aussie

Frank Z

January 15th, 2011, 17:43

Are you running the TrueTrac that's in your sig?

POSJ

January 15th, 2011, 18:04

Not really sure Frank, when I pulled the cover to look I just looked at teeth. They are pretty worn.

Frank Z

January 15th, 2011, 19:32

I'd say the first step is to ID exactly what you've got in there.

pics or ban.......;)

POSJ

January 15th, 2011, 20:12

I just filled it up with new fluid lol, I'll pull the cover again on Monday after I go wheel it. I don't mind the slipping, still works but pops. I just know I need to replace it soon enough.

tobiwon

January 15th, 2011, 21:05

I'm running an aussie also , love it , but with the LSD's your're runnin' , I'd suggest wheeling it on sunday @ chimney rock to see what actually works !

POSJ

January 15th, 2011, 21:14

Toby PM me your number.

AZRockRunner

January 16th, 2011, 06:29

DON'T DO IT TOBI, He DrUnk dials at 0300:cheers:!!!!!!!!!!
BAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA J/K

Is it Monday yet? Tobi should call in SICK!!!!!:scared:

POSJ

February 5th, 2011, 12:23

Anybody see a good reason why this kit wouldn't work on a 98'?

http://www.pscmotorsports.com/-SK225X-90-94-Jeep-YJ-XJ-Trail-and-Street-Cylinder-Assist-Kit-No-Pump.html

QCXJ8879

February 7th, 2011, 09:47

Looks like the kit andy put on his xj I think his is a 97

aszaunmi

February 7th, 2011, 12:27

Mine us a 90. I like the hydro assist steering but I have not tried PSC. I have the AGR kit. I had so many problems with bad or wrong parts that I would not suggest AGR.

Just my opinion and nothing more. You may want to look at how mine is set up. I like not having it attached to my tierod. Mines high up and out of the way. So high that it only about 1/4 inch from the bottom of my oil pan.

POSJ

February 7th, 2011, 13:31

Hmm, I didn't think about it not being connected to the tierod. I don't mind it being attached there since it is usually above and to the rear so nothing should contact it.

QCXJ8879

February 8th, 2011, 11:32

90.... 97 I was only a few years off lol

Robb_In_AZ

February 10th, 2011, 13:16

630$ ? dang.

alternative:

Get a new steering box tapped for hydro, and the internal stops removed, here in Scottsdale for like 140$ (or do it to your existing box)

Get the ram, hoses and fittings from Burden Surplus for another 150-175$
tabs= make or buy

local steering boxes
http://www.benchworksteering.com (http://www.benchworksteering.com/) for more information

MENTION CRAIGSLIST FOR A 20% DISCOUNT on Benchworks products ($100.00 maximum discount)
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https://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?catname=hydraulic&keyword=HCD1

IIRC Dana60's use an 8" ram (mine does) and Dana44's use a 6" ram. You should verify.
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Info on removing the internal stops. Box is a saginaw on Chevelles too.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128690&highlight=steering+stops

KRAKER

February 10th, 2011, 14:50

With a littile bit of work you can have hydro assist for under 200

clicky: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=852000

POSJ

February 10th, 2011, 15:59

Thanks for the links guys, I'll go that route instead.

YEAGS

February 10th, 2011, 16:17

With a littile bit of work you can have hydro assist for under 200

clicky: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=852000

x2

thats the route im goin

POSJ

February 26th, 2011, 12:36

Well I am not worried about hydro steering at the moment...Front lock-right is screwed...not what I was hoping for at all. I need to figure out what I want to do about a new front locker now. Thinking about re-gearing aswell now that I have to pull the front gears anyway. Unless somebody can tell me how to get the center pin out without removing the ring gear. Pictures:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/jeep001-2.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/jeep002-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/jeep003-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/jeep004-2.jpg

And yes I like RTV...

Frank Z

February 26th, 2011, 13:05

Normally the teeth can be ground down with a Dremel a 60grit sanding drum, in your case.....no way.

Pull the shafts.
Pull the carrier.
Mark the carrier and ring gear for indexing during reasembly.
Remove the ring gear.

Install in reverse order.

POSJ

February 26th, 2011, 13:14

Thanks Frank, thats what I figured...but I really don't want to lol. And the Armz are working awesome, when the front locker worked...

YEAGS

February 26th, 2011, 17:12

Pulling them apart actually isn't that bad. Had to redo my spider gears once.

KRAKER

February 26th, 2011, 19:21

Pulling them apart actually isn't that bad. Had to redo my spider gears once.

Only when you have 3.55's is it easy to do. :P

POSJ

March 25th, 2011, 18:56

Forgetting to update this...

New lock-right is in...

Measured for shocks with the help of Toby's work forklift.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/IMG_20110324_164224.jpg

Cut in some hood vents with an angle grinder and painted them black.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/cardinal006.jpg

YEAGS

March 25th, 2011, 19:48

Did you just cut the slats and then bend them to get the louvered look? I like it...they need to be bigger though. Look awesome.

POSJ

March 25th, 2011, 20:10

Yeah, I just cut and bent with needle nose. I cut wherever I felt, all of it was eyeballed so it doesn't look too pretty in person but she photographs well.

YEAGS

March 25th, 2011, 21:58

yea they look good. I wish Id done it that way. The Home Depot floor registers dont look that great and are pretty effing. ghetto. Good thing I have a spare hood laying around!

POSJ

October 17th, 2011, 19:41

She's got a nice butt now...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/IMG_20111017_191527.jpg

KRAKER

October 17th, 2011, 19:44

Just need a front to match :D

POSJ

October 17th, 2011, 19:57

True that John, waiting on the bumper to get a lift down here. The ballistic cover is super beefy I had to give it a bling paint job too since my Jeep is far from bling.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/IMG_20111017_191537.jpg

Gasman

October 17th, 2011, 21:20

She's got a nice butt now...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/IMG_20111017_191527.jpg

Hey, that butt looks familar! LOL. Good to see it's put to good use. Are you going to make it up this week?

gimike812

October 18th, 2011, 12:28

As you can see off to the side he has a bunch of TP for his Butt. BTW it is purtty.

Speedbump96

October 22nd, 2011, 14:46

what are running for springs front and rear how high?

POSJ

October 24th, 2011, 18:31

Speed bump they are skyjacker fronts for around 3.5-4" lift and then the rear are flatish springs with shackle relocation brackets. Because of this obstacle I am going to raise my turd back up to ~6"...my break-over angle is garbage...

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb354/bill03jetta/IMG_6802.jpg

POSJ

October 24th, 2011, 18:33

Anybody have a stock XJ that they can measure to the bottom of the drivers window at the back corner so I can see how much above stock mine sits? I raised my rockers this weekend so that measurement is useless now.

Lifted93XJ

October 24th, 2011, 19:31

So you post the pic where you had to be dragged up??

POSJ

October 24th, 2011, 19:44

lol yep, showing that my bnreak-over sucks...

jeep pox

October 27th, 2011, 06:40

Best place to measure would be top of axle tube to the bottom the the frame. I'll measure my stocker and let you know. Unless you're wanting to know your break over compared to stock.

POSJ

October 27th, 2011, 08:08

JP, let me know what you measure and I'll figure it out. I need to know if 1 or 2" would be a better lift increase.

babyhuey

October 27th, 2011, 17:56

i can tell you that RE 5.5 front springs are 18-18.5 in at ride height. if that helps.

POSJ

March 18th, 2012, 21:06

Been awhile since I updated:

New front bumper, hydro assist, lights...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/2012-03-17180238.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/2012-03-17180308.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n25/FlatBlackXJ/2012-03-17190837.jpg

KRAKER

March 18th, 2012, 22:18

What a clapped out pile of bro-mobile

POSJ

March 18th, 2012, 22:20

What a clapped out pile of bro-mobile

Even has a sweet gangster lean...whhhaaaaaT

bigalpha

March 19th, 2012, 10:28

What a clapped out pile of bro-mobile
:rof:

Brandoson

March 19th, 2012, 17:11

too shiny. needs more scratches, and maybe a few gouges.

where is that obstacle you are stuck on? Looks like a good spot to be!

POSJ

March 21st, 2012, 19:42

So my power steering is really hard to turn...I may have burned out my pump the other day at chimney rock...don't have time to figure it out tomorrow, how long does a power steering pump to change in a campground?