What do you have left to do?

[IntrepidXJ]

OK, since this place is dead, and there is less than a month to go, figured I'd get something going here.

So.....what do you have left to do before ICotR?

Me.....well, I gotta finish the rear bumper I am building, replace the exhaust, replace the passenger knuckle and oil chnages in both rigs. My list was much longer, but I've managed to get quite a bit done in the last few weeks :)

[Clint]

Change oil
Change oil in both diffs
Get my axle centered
Hopefully get my exhaust fix
Fix the Ebrake
Fix my power windows so they roll down
Install T-case skid plate

I think that is all my major problems.

[David B.]

Not break in Moab this weekend!!!

[DrMoab]

Change the oil in the heep....in every orifice. Make a skid for my tcase so I can tackle upper helldorado on Monday!!!

[TRNDRVR]

upper helldorado on Monday!!!broke on Tuesday :repair:
broke on Wednesday :repair:
broke on Thursday :repair:
etc., etc., etc..... :repair:

[IntrepidXJ]

Change the oil in the heep....in every orifice. Make a skid for my tcase so I can tackle upper helldorado on Monday!!!

i thought we were doing that tuesday?

[DrMoab]

i thought we were doing that tuesday?
I stand corrected...you are right.

[klonestar]

Win the lotto so can do full build to stock jeep!:jester:

[sidriptide]

my lift and axles are done...

whats left?

get new rear bumper/tire carrier from Detoursusa
new sliders from Banditt off-road
e-brake cables
swap in 98 XJ master cylinder
install CB
change gear oil again

[Boatwrench]

Change fan belt on XJ
Get rid of vibe on XJ
Repair aux cooling fan
Install skid on TC and fuel tank
Install L/front tow hook & bracket
Install driver's seat belt on XJ
Install a horn on XJ
Install CB & GPS mount

Flush cooling system on tow vehicle
Replace belt and idler pulley on tow vehicle
Check brakes on tow vehicle

Get tool box together.
Get new strap.
Make hotel reservations for 1st night on the road.

24 days to pullin chocks.

[XJSpencer]

Limit straps on front end.
Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier
Gas tank skid.
Maybe change the fluid in the 9"(not fun)
find someone to share motel room with or cancel reservation.
Possibly modify my coil inserts.
Want to replace factory t-case skid with "real" skid

I would go today if it was closer. Can't work much in a spring blizzard.

[Geepfreak]

Fill the tank with gas
and Drive down..


:D:D:D

[DeadEyeJ]

Sell the other XJ, finish the TJ.

Anybody need a ready-to-wheel '88 XJ for $1500 in Ogden UT?

Jared:patriot:

[MTNTECH]

Install DPG X-case skid.
E-brake modification.
CB install.
Lehi reservation for the 30th, 1st, 2nd to scout area out.

[xj4moab]

Get my exhaust done
Run brake and fuel lines
Clean and paint the motor
wire whe whole thing
Paint
and pray it will start when all is said and done :passgas:

[IntrepidXJ]

made some good progress today, just need to find a new passenger side knuckle.

exhaust is just about done.....i ended up replacing the ball joints on my passenger side because the lower one was really bad ;)

still got plenty of time to finish the rest :)

[Clint]

made some good progress today, just need to find a new passenger side knuckle.

exhaust is just about done.....i ended up replacing the ball joints on my passenger side because the lower one was really bad ;)

still got plenty of time to finish the rest :)

My list seems to keep getting longer..

Fix cruise (for ride down)
FIx spedometer
Trim fenders/flairs to fit new 33's...
Get alignment
Fix rear brake caliper

[Captain Ron]

Build something to drive while I'm there. :D

--ron

[IntrepidXJ]

just about done......then a little maintenance on my expedition and i'm set.

15 days to go....plenty of time

[Clint]

Well I had a big set back. Went wheelin about 2 weeks ago, haven't been able to drive the Jeep since. The cv joint in my driveline is bad. Got to ship it off to Tom's to have fixed and they're all down south for EJS. Hopefully I can get it fixed, the $ also bites.

[IntrepidXJ]

Well I had a big set back. Went wheelin about 2 weeks ago, haven't been able to drive the Jeep since. The cv joint in my driveline is bad. Got to ship it off to Tom's to have fixed and they're all down south for EJS. Hopefully I can get it fixed, the $ also bites.

you can do it youself, if you wanted to. it's pretty easy:

http://stu-offroad.com/axle/driveshaft/driveshaft-1.htm

[Clint]

you can do it youself, if you wanted to. it's pretty easy:

http://stu-offroad.com/axle/driveshaft/driveshaft-1.htm


Hey thanks for the link! My shaft has the flange, so if I can find the part # for the flange I just might try this. Thanks again! Found it! 211229X Hopefully it's just the ball centering assembly, if it's the stud it will have to be cut and welded

[IntrepidXJ]

add fixing the broken air line on my expedition. unless i want to tow out there in a low rider riding on the bumpstops....

http://pictures.myxj.net/prep4moab4-12-06/DSC09168.JPG


on another note, my Jeep got out of the garage yesterday

http://pictures.myxj.net/prep4moab4-12-06/DSC09156.JPG

[sidriptide]

http://pictures.myxj.net/prep4moab4-12-06/DSC09156.JPG

hey Randy... is this the same rig? looks a lil different now!

http://www.fototime.com/D3D8A3696B94376/standard.jpg

[xj4moab]

Here is where i sit still a lot to do :repair:
http://images.snapfish.com/34682%3B94%3B%7Ffp343%3Enu%3D3257%3E6%3B6%3E58%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336549%3B4%3B28nu0mrj

[IntrepidXJ]

hey Randy... is this the same rig? looks a lil different now!


yep.....same one :D

[IntrepidXJ]

well, 'looks' like i got my expedition taken care of....and luckily it didn;t cost very much.

should be able to finish up my jeep this weekend :)

[Boatwrench]

XJ:
Install CB & GPS mount
Install gas tank skid
Install front tow hook
Install horns
Repair aux fan wiring

Suburban:
Break in the new R&P

13 days to pullin chocks

[Clint]

I made 1 step forward then a step back. The windows now go up and down, but now the HVAC controls don't work.. Must be the slow vacumn leak affecting the cruise.

Fix HVAC
Trim Fenders
Install T-case skid

[IntrepidXJ]

[FONT=Verdana]I made 1 step forward then a step back.

x2

expedition is fine now. but now i am having a few minor problems with my transfercase. if i can get a spare case or the parts, it will be a pretty quick fix.

after this, my junk should be ready

[Clint]

x2

expedition is fine now. but now i am having a few minor problems with my transfercase. if i can get a spare case or the parts, it will be a pretty quick fix.

after this, my junk should be ready

Ouch thats not good. I hope it's not too serious.

Luckily my vacuum problem was easy. The canister was simply unplugged. I relocated the canister and took off the bumper caps. Soon as I get it trimmed, all I'll have left is the E-brake. Seems like we are the only ones that have problems with our junk. Good luck with the case.

[IntrepidXJ]

having a new 231 delivered in a little while.....now that's great service ;)

should hopefully have it buttoned up by the weekend

[Clint]

having a new 231 delivered in a little while.....now that's great service ;)

should hopefully have it buttoned up by the weekend

Ouch! What happened? Just wear and tear?

[IntrepidXJ]

Ouch! What happened? Just wear and tear?

this happened: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83067

anyways, got the new 231 now (big thanks to ChiXJeff) and I think i figured out what was wrong with mine. Just need to finish putting it together tomorrow and install it back in the XJ. and now I will also have an almost complete 231 to keep in my truck for spare parts ;)

[IntrepidXJ]

...and on that note, i'm out of here in 8 days :D

[IntrepidXJ]

http://pictures.myxj.net/prep4moab4-19-06/DSC09214.JPG

:)

[Clint]

http://pictures.myxj.net/prep4moab4-19-06/DSC09214.JPG

:)


Looks fun!

[IntrepidXJ]

transfercase back together and in the XJ.......need to replace a u-joint in my rear shaft and i can take it for a spin tomorrow.

less than a week :D

[Clint]

transfercase back together and in the XJ.......need to replace a u-joint in my rear shaft and i can take it for a spin tomorrow.

less than a week :D


U-joints, did that last week :) Have my E-brake working now. I've pretty much cleared my list except for a few minor things. Can't wait!

[IntrepidXJ]

rear driveshaft in......took it around the block a few times, did a few burnouts in high and low, forwards and reverse to make sure it wouldn't pop out and grind. working flawlessly now. few minor things to finish up, but i could load up and go as it is right now :)

[Geepfreak]

rear driveshaft in......took it around the block a few times, did a few burnouts in high and low, forwards and reverse to make sure it wouldn't pop out and grind. working flawlessly now. few minor things to finish up, but i could load up and go as it is right now :)


Have'nt you left yet Randy?

:D

[IntrepidXJ]

Have'nt you left yet Randy?

:D

i wish.

:kissyou:

[sidriptide]

my "to do" list is still pretty extensive but it's all small stuff.

7 days left and the next 4 are forecast as RAIN!! AARRGGHHH!!

MUST DO:

tear into rear brakes and make E-brake work.

rebuild RE trackbar flex-joint

change valve cover and gasket. (i really hope thats where my oil leak is...)

change ALL oil / fluids.

fab a CB antenna mount on the tire carrier.

[Clint]

Like I said earlier, 1 step forward 2 steps back. I went for a ride last night just to make sure everything was working. Got into the mud and snow, threw it in 4 wheel. Had to get on it to get moving again and heard a bunch of popping in the front end. Ugghhh....

[Geepfreak]

Had to get on it to get moving again and heard a bunch of popping in the front end. Ugghhh....


We can figure it out tomorrow.:D

[Clint]

We can figure it out tomorrow.:D
I hope so. I'm thinking it's the collar that connects the 2 axles together, I do not think the posi-lock is adjusted correctly so I think the collar may have been slipping off....I sure hope its that easy.

[Geepfreak]

I hope so. I'm thinking it's the collar that connects the 2 axles together, I do not think the posi-lock is adjusted correctly so I think the collar may have been slipping off....I sure hope its that easy.


Of course it'll be easy, we'll gut it, and replace with a warn one piece.:thumbup:
Get rid of the whole disconnect thing altogether..:D

[Clint]

Of course it'll be easy, we'll gut it, and replace with a warn one piece.:thumbup:
Get rid of the whole disconnect thing altogether..:D

LOL, I wish :) thnks again.

[XJEEPER]

Clint, the Posi-lock cable has a very short throw so you only need to be off a little to not have it engage. Pretty easy to fine tune with two people.

[IntrepidXJ]

done.

[Goatman]

I'm never done, but other than changing the oil and checking the diff fluid I'm ready to go. :)

See you guys Wed.

[xj4moab]

What time are you going to be in town ?

I'm never done, but other than changing the oil and checking the diff fluid I'm ready to go. :)

See you guys Wed.

[Goatman]

Probably around 3:00, no later than that. I might get there earlier depending on when I get away from work on Tuesday.

What are you guys doing Wed eveing? Planning a central campfire anywhere? I'd be up for dinner at Moab Brewery or somewhere.

[DrMoab]

Probably around 3:00, no later than that. I might get there earlier depending on when I get away from work on Tuesday.

What are you guys doing Wed eveing? Planning a central campfire anywhere? I'd be up for dinner at Moab Brewery or somewhere.
Most will be at Slickrock. I changed my plans a little and will be staying at a hotel. If anyone is dry camping somewhere we should invade them. :D

[Goatman]

We'll stay at Slickrock. Mostly want to say hi to everyone. My daughter is going to be there Wed leaving on a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon, so I'm hoping to get there in time to see her.

[TRNDRVR]

I changed my plans a little and will be staying at a hotel. I'm staying in a hotel too when I'm there Friday......in Grand Junction.

[Boatwrench]

If we were keeping score......
After tonights work party the score would be
Jeep & Suburban 2, Tom ZERO!

Trying to install the fuel tank skid I got from my future son in law and the thing isn't fitting just right. Only has four holes and two do not line up with the nutstrips. The tow hitch for a rear recovery point is a dubious fit, came from my nephew. It does fit without the skid though. So I look at the underside of my DD and the skid is sandwiched between the hitch and uni-body. The DD is OEM stuff.

Well on the 88 no worky that way. :confused: The skid actually has a cut out perpindicular to the ground for the hitch's rails to go back towards the front. and mounts after the hith is on. The skid has four holes only the rear most two sorta line up with the hitch/unibody/nutstrip.

Ok so I'll just grab a butt load of self tapping bolts and drill a few holes and wahlah! it will be installed...guess again Tonto...The tail pipe is in the way on the curbside and I never replaced my right angle drill after it was stolen. May have cross threaded the nut strip also. Mary to the rescue, she's going to the hardware store tomorrow.

Score 1 for the XJ.


So ok I'm at an impasse with the XJ...on to the tow vehicle my wonderful 1990 Suburban. It had blown a rubber trans cooler line a couple of months ago so I replaced the line and while I was at it extended them with formed steel and flare fittings. Well two weeks ago I decided to get fancy and install a temp guage. Cut one of the steel lines and install the tee that came with the JC Witney B&M guage kit (I'm really not sure of the orgin as this thing has sat on my parts shelf for several years, but the box does say B&M). The tee fitting uses compression fittings and well...somewhere between the Sierra Chapter M&G at Farmer Matts they started weeping. I never liked compression fittings. So I take it all apart, remove the lines get a tee with the correct size flare ends, break out the flaring tool, reach onto the shelf and pull down some steel line and fittings and well....I broke my tubing cutter last time out and never replaced it. :doh: Mary to the rescue, she's going to the hardware store tomorrow.

Score 1 for the Suburban.

So vehicles 2, Tom Zero.:looser:

my consulation prize...Ranting here and knowing one week from tonight I'll be in Moab with wonderful scenery and good friends.:)

Tom

[Clint]

Got my rock sliders and transfer case skid mounted up yesterday. (thanks Jeremy!) I still have not decided if I'm gonna cut fenders before I go or not, but other than that I'm ready to roll! Less than 1 week!

[IntrepidXJ]

[FONT=Verdana]I still have not decided if I'm gonna cut fenders before I go or not

bring a sawzall with you....we can cut them for you :confused1

[Clint]

bring a sawzall with you....we can cut them for you :confused1

:) If I had the Sawzall I probally would have done it already. 6 Days!

[Boatwrench]

I'm bringing one.

[IntrepidXJ]

so i go to put my jeep up on the trailer...and what do i smell? gas.

luckily it was just a loose hose clamp by the filter. tightened it up and checked again for leaks.

i'm good to go

[sidriptide]

my "not-done-before-i-left-for-Moab" list is geting things added to it daily..

whats left?
1. change engine oil.
2. replace valve cover gasket.
3. cross fingers that the valve cover gasket REALY WAS the source of the oil leak. if not, the guys behind me for the 2400 mile trip this weekend will want to kick my a$$.
4. change axle gear lube, new gears have about 2000 mile son them so i'm sure the oil is pretty silver.
5. swap my Swampers for my buddies MT/Rs
6. finish hand-throttle install, thats a loooooong way without cruise control.
7. take kids to gramma's house..

[Boatwrench]

Ok so tonight I evened the score. Jes came up and assisted with the skid plate. We just overpowered the vehicle and the Jeep accepted that skid was going on.

Jes was encouragement and pointed out some steps I overlooked when making the double flare lines for the trans cooler. I missed a critical step in not chamfering the edges before compressing. Couple of beers later, installed and tweak here and there and no leaks (yet). Tomorrow will run up to operating temp.

So what's left...loading thejeep on a trailer and loading the suburban.

3 and a wake up to pulling chocks.

Midwest and east coast friends please drive carefully.

Tom

[Captain Ron]

Build something to drive while I'm there. :D

--ron

Ditto. :D

--ron