Things to get done before Winterfest

[RedHeep]

Front axle swap-D30 4.56 open
Rear axle swap- 8.8 4.56 Aussie
OTK steering ala GoJeep
Radiator replacement
Fluid change
RE 4.5 kit
33's
Hitting the lottery

Anybody else got a list together?

[Rev Den]

Rent trailer


:D

Rev

[Ramsey]

Borrow trailer.
Finish tying cage into unibody.
Come up with enough money or credit to make it up there.

At least its a short list.

[sgtmack]

4.56 gears
SYE
Locker
Tie rod
Something warmer than my tent to sleep in.

I have a trailer, but nothing to tow it with.:(

[w_howey]

Finish lift,lockers, front bumper, interior.....
Tow Rig
Trailer
Tell boss I'm going to So Cal, for a fourth year during Winterfest.
Figure out a way to pay for all of it.

[85xjwoody]

Lets see, if I take the 85 the list is long:

MPI fuel injection swap from a 91 camanche
Install radio
put on the 33" tsl's
front driveshaft conversion
new tranfer case
spool the 8.8
electric fan
snorkel

If I take the 96 just put it on the trailer and go.:D

Well to make things better a few things could be done:

install radio
dual electric fans
new manifold, o2 sensors, muffler, and tailpipe
and many more.

Kim.

[hotelfinder]

rent a truck for your trailer sgt mack

[seanR]

Put in new battery
Change oil
Load trailer
Strap jeep down with 500 chains and straps!

[sgtmack]

I'm trying to talk the boss out the Duramax dually to tow it. I'ill drive my junk there if i have to, but damnnn thats a long way from home if I break something.

Maybe I can get the 85 running and tow it out on a dolly. Then whichever one runs tows the other one home.:wow:

[HaleYes]

Just a few odds and ends I need to get done.
* Install header. (I'm really dreading this one.)
* Re-adjust front bumpstops.
* Get Co2 mounted in Jeep.
* Probably need an oil change befrore then.
* I ought to change the front diff. oil too I guess. Rear Diff and TC was done recently.
* Verify that I can borrow a trailer. Truck is taken care of.
David, that some of you have met at Redbird will be hauling my junk down to WF for me. If my plan works, I'll have him buying an XJ before long.:D
* Secure funds to allow me to bring all the raffle stuff back home. :laugh3:

Hale

[IntrepidXJ]

too much

[87manche]

* Secure funds to allow me to bring all the raffle stuff back home. :laugh3:

Hale
trying for a repeat?
My list
change all fluids
finish the body work
install spacers and shackles
rework the rock rails to fit
build tool/spare box for the bed
get spare axle shafts
fix rear brakes
find road tires

hope my junk makes it.

[RedHeep]

RE6130 showed up from fullsize xj last night. I had some "splainin" to do when I got home.
Better to beg for forgiveness than ask permission.

[87manche]

trying for a repeat?
My list
change all fluids
finish the body work
install spacers and shackles
rework the rock rails to fit
build tool/spare box for the bed
get spare axle shafts
fix rear brakes
find road tires

hope my junk makes it.
add to the above:
rewire entire lighting circuit.
bad night last night wiring the taillights to an aux relay in the dark and cold.

[HaleYes]

Yeah, I forgot one too.

I need to weld on my JKS mini-skidz.

[Dirk Pitt]

Finish my kitchen remodel.

[BlueGerbil]

RE6130 showed up from fullsize xj last night. I had some "splainin" to do when I got home.
Better to beg for forgiveness than ask permission.

http://www.osubookstore.com/images/Owned!.jpg

[RedHeep]

http://www.osubookstore.com/images/Owned!.jpg

Far from it. I got what I wanted and my wife got a 5 minute discussion.

[PhunkXJ]

replace busted CTM, make sure speakers still work (gotta have tunes) and paint.

Step one is done: I washed it last Sun. Ror took it to the Cliffs (which is a no no) at the end of Oct. while I was in NYC, broke it and brought it home caked in mud. I power washed every inch of it inside and out, scrubbed it and I even used soap!

We will also have a major install on the Dodge, which Ror will find out about on Mon. :) It's not a "must do," but he will want it done asap. I'm such a great wife!

[Rev Den]

I'm such a great wife!

It has started already?

:D

Rev

[bshaw]

shit shower and shave!

[sgtmack]

You're going to shower? It's not spring yet.

I might not have the locker done, but the 4.56 gears are going in now. I took it out with the front done in front wheel drive to break them in, and it drives soooo much better.

I'm still working on a warmer tent. I may have to bring the dog to keep me warm.

[BRIANHO13]

I'm still working on a warmer tent. I may have to bring the dog to keep me warm.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1603298

I have one of these without the fan and it works great.:flame:

[scoobyxj]

To much, and no place warm to do it, but the biggest thing is get my sliders on correctly. They're not attached to the pinch rail.
Mack we should have a wrenching fest. I didn't realize you are in Ft, Wayne. Hell we're practically neighbors!

[sgtmack]

A pre-Winterfest wrench fest might be a good idea. I have a BIG shop to work in. With a welder.
Life is good.

[bshaw]

To much, and no place warm to do it, but the biggest thing is get my sliders on correctly. They're not attached to the pinch rail.
Mack we should have a wrenching fest. I didn't realize you are in Ft, Wayne. Hell we're practically neighbors!
i might be down with that. let me know T....

[macgyvr]

To much, and no place warm to do it, but the biggest thing is get my sliders on correctly. They're not attached to the pinch rail.
Mack we should have a wrenching fest. I didn't realize you are in Ft, Wayne. Hell we're practically neighbors!


Hell...I'M in Fort Wayne....

The '95 Trailbuggy needs a tranny...and various other small things...however I don't know if I'm going to be able to make the trip out to wherever it is that the official winterfest is being held...

mac 'NE side' gyvr

[87manche]

well, got the starter replaced last night, and I think that my headlamp switch is the parking lamp circuit problem.
Gota tear that out tonight and check it with the DMM.
it's about the last thing left.
at least now all the connectors are cleaned out.

[scoobyxj]

Hell...I'M in Fort Wayne....

The '95 Trailbuggy needs a tranny...and various other small things...however I don't know if I'm going to be able to make the trip out to wherever it is that the official winterfest is being held...

A pre-Winterfest wrench fest might be a good idea. I have a BIG shop to work in. With a welder.
Life is good.i might be down with that. let me know T.... Throw out some dates I'll let you know. My 2-3-2 rotation hits up like (January starting with Monday) 1st-off, 2nd-off, 3rd-work, 4th-work, 5th-work, 6th-off, 7th-off, 8th-work, 9th-work, 10th-off, 11th-off, 12th-off, 13th-work, 14th-work, and so on.

[87manche]

can I come too?
It's only 2 hours to ft wayne.

[scoobyxj]

can I come too?
It's only 2 hours to ft wayne.
Thats up to the host. It would be nice.

[87manche]

yeah, that wuestion was directed at sgt mack.

[lesslimited]

Well, I just finished my jeep preparations by making a call to 1-800-701-JEEP :D
http://www.mauijeep.com

http://www.midwestxj.org/albums/album13/maui_1.jpg

[w_howey]

Tell boss I'm not going to So Cal, for a fourth year during Winterfest.


Yeah!!!!!!! I'm not going to So Cal for a fourth year during WF.

Booo!! I get to go somewhere worse..........

Alabama

[seanR]

Yeah!!!!!!! I'm not going to So Cal for a fourth year during WF.

Booo!! I get to go somewhere worse..........

Alabama
So, you arn't going to make it again this year?
And, Ala is eleventy billion and ten times better than So Cal!

[macgyvr]

Throw out some dates I'll let you know. My 2-3-2 rotation hits up like (January starting with Monday) 1st-off, 2nd-off, 3rd-work, 4th-work, 5th-work, 6th-off, 7th-off, 8th-work, 9th-work, 10th-off, 11th-off, 12th-off, 13th-work, 14th-work, and so on.


i've got a heated garage...i work 4 days on, two days off...i've had a little to drink so i'm a little lost in when you work...i'm off the 31st and 1st, then i work four days, then i'm off two days...then work 4 days, then off 2 days and so on and so forth...

give me a day and i'll see what i can do...

mac 'i work 17 days less a year than the average m-f guy' gyvr

[sgtmack]

If any one wants to come over and wrench on their junk, I can do either the second or third Saturday in Feb. I work on semi's, so I have a good size shop, and a lot of tools. I'm still working on getting a plasma, but I have a kick ass MIG. And an assortment of large hammers. I made a new drive shaft for mine this week, so we can do just about every thing. If any one is interested let me know. My shop is about 20 minutes south of Fort Wayne just off I-69.

[macgyvr]

we've got plama and migs on this side of town...just working out of 2 car garages tho...

if there is a get together, let me know, i might swing over...

mac 'always looking to hang out' gyvr

[scoobyxj]

i've got a heated garage...i work 4 days on, two days off...i've had a little to drink so i'm a little lost in when you work...i'm off the 31st and 1st, then i work four days, then i'm off two days...then work 4 days, then off 2 days and so on and so forth...

give me a day and i'll see what i can do...

mac 'i work 17 days less a year than the average m-f guy' gyvr
That putts you off Saturday the 6th of January right? I could work that in for an evening/night wrenching. I have been thinking of picking up a new set of rear springs before Winterfest, and getting my SYE, 1.34"BB, and C/V Drive shaft on.

[w_howey]

So, you arn't going to make it again this year?
And, Ala is eleventy billion and ten times better than So Cal!


Right now, no.
This stupid Kansas City deal I was handed has my schedule all funked up for the entire winter/spring.

The 'revised' schedule for this stupid WMS roll-out crap has me in B'ham the weekend of WF.

This is what happens when you let engineers and managers try and run projects that floor people have to use. Supervisors end up fixing it.....

[macgyvr]

That putts you off Saturday the 6th of January right? I could work that in for an evening/night wrenching. I have been thinking of picking up a new set of rear springs before Winterfest, and getting my SYE, 1.34"BB, and C/V Drive shaft on.


i am off from work on the 6th...at least on afternoons (my normal shift), but I work a part time job on saturday nights from midnight til 4am...

so i'm free up until midnight...

mac 'extra jeep money' gyvr

[scoobyxj]

i am off from work on the 6th...at least on afternoons (my normal shift), but I work a part time job on saturday nights from midnight til 4am...

so i'm free up until midnight...

mac 'extra jeep money' gyvr
About what time? I work 'till 6:00 am Sat. So by the time I get some sleep, and over there it'll be pushing 4:00 pm. I'm free all day Sunday.

[BOB]

1) Check windshield wiper fluid
2) replace deodorizer thingy on mirror
3) find more stickers

when I'm done with these chores, I am cruzin!!!

...BOB

[macgyvr]

About what time? I work 'till 6:00 am Sat. So by the time I get some sleep, and over there it'll be pushing 4:00 pm. I'm free all day Sunday.


I'm free all day on sunday too...that will work...

what are we working on?

mac 'i forgot now' gyvr

[scoobyxj]

I'm free all day on sunday too...that will work...

what are we working on?

mac 'i forgot now' gyvr

I got a set of JCR rock sliders, but my Bushwacker flairs won't alow them to attatch to the pinchrail. So I need to pull them off, trim the flairs, and I want to fix the shitty trim job on the rear fenders (need cleaned up, repainted, some silicone applied, and hammered over flat). Really in all should only take a few hours with someone there to keep me motovated.

Sunday would really be the best for me (sounds like it would work better for you too). I could come over mid morning say around 9/10:00 am. I'll get your lunch, and if we're still going some pizzas for supper for your time, and the use of your warm grarage. Pm me with the details, and we'll set it up. I'll be coming in from SR30.

[macgyvr]

I got a set of JCR rock sliders, but my Bushwacker flairs won't alow them to attatch to the pinchrail. So I need to pull them off, trim the flairs, and I want to fix the shitty trim job on the rear fenders (need cleaned up, repainted, some silicone applied, and hammered over flat). Really in all should only take a few hours with someone there to keep me motovated.

Sunday would really be the best for me (sounds like it would work better for you too). I could come over mid morning say around 9/10:00 am. I'll get your lunch, and if we're still going some pizzas for supper for your time, and the use of your warm grarage. Pm me with the details, and we'll set it up. I'll be coming in from SR30.


Sent ya a PM. Noon on sunday works the best.

If anyone else is interested in coming over and hangin...PM me. The more the merrier...

mac 'wrench on' gyvr

[jester1084]

I finally bit the bullet and bought myself a powertrax no-slip which should hopefully be here early next week. Maybe I'll get over those stupid tree stumps now. It should tide me over until I can actually afford to build some bigger axles.

Mike

[Prepmech]

I'm in the middle of swapping axles. The rear is done, and just started the front.

[85xjwoody]

I finally ordered up a spool for the 8.8 in the 85 waggy thanks to Dave at DesertFab. Should be here by Friday for a weekend install. Anybody have any advice on installing a mini spool? I have never messed with a diff. except taking off a cover and cleaning the housing.
Finally I will have some traction out back. Many more things to get done before Winterfest.

Kim

[scoobyxj]

Well mac 'a good man' gyvr, and I got most of the major issues with my rig taken care of the other night. I still have a small bit of trimming to do on the bushwackers, maybe the fenders (in the front). So unless I get a set of rear springs to swap on before then I'm pretty much good to go. I have some rack lighting I want to take care of, and relocate my CB antenna, but that won't be a big deal.

Mat I appriciate all the help the other day, and like I said if ya' ever need me for a hand let me know.

[sw_mi_xj]

lets see , in no particular order .

install rock sliders
swap diff cover ( when it shows up )
procure spare rim/tire and figure out where the hell to mount it
remount co2 tank
mount sub amp somewhere out of the way
rob convenience stores / make withdrawl
find and install my cb ( it's not behind the couch ,first place i looked )


i am sure there's more i cant think of right now .
shiest : i need to start a list.

:skull2:

[macgyvr]

Well mac 'a good man' gyvr, and I got most of the major issues with my rig taken care of the other night. I still have a small bit of trimming to do on the bushwackers, maybe the fenders (in the front). So unless I get a set of rear springs to swap on before then I'm pretty much good to go. I have some rack lighting I want to take care of, and relocate my CB antenna, but that won't be a big deal.

Mat I appriciate all the help the other day, and like I said if ya' ever need me for a hand let me know.


no problemo...i'll let you know...hope we didn't keep you out to late...

mac 'next time come ready to drink ;) 'gyvr

[scoobyxj]

lets see , in no particular order .

install rock sliders
swap diff cover ( when it shows up )
procure spare rim/tire and figure out where the hell to mount it
remount co2 tank
mount sub amp somewhere out of the way
rob convenience stores / make withdrawl
find and install my cb ( it's not behind the couch ,first place i looked )


i am sure there's more i cant think of right now .
shiest : i need to start a list.

:skull2:
South west MI ay? That's not to far to drive for a wrenching fest. Where abouts you located. I might be able to slip up to lend a hand.

[IntrepidXJ]

my jeep could go 'as is' right now.

i just have to fix anything i break before then ;)

.....and if i have the time and money, maybe some tube work

[87manche]

add
Fix upper shock mount
to my list, came out to a skyjacker shock laying on the pavement last night in the parking lot.
aint' that a bitch.

[Rev Den]

add
Fix upper shock mount
to my list, came out to a skyjacker shock laying on the pavement last night in the parking lot.
aint' that a bitch.

Been there.

They really need to make more noise when they drag the ground.

Rev

[87manche]

Been there.

They really need to make more noise when they drag the ground.

Rev
they certainly do, apparently I dragged it along for a while, since the bolt that was still through the eye was ground down a bit.

[ILLXJ]

I need to pack. JIM.

[85xjwoody]

Got the mini spool in the mail Wednesday:

http://i11.tinypic.com/4c13in8.jpg


Looks pretty simple to me. Was planning on the install this weekend but the tranny and tranfer case are being swapped this weekend hopefully.

Kim

[HaleYes]

Add trim fenders and put on TJ flares and weld on mini skidz....

[RedHeep]

they certainly do, apparently I dragged it along for a while, since the bolt that was still through the eye was ground down a bit.

Is that the one we fixed or the stock one?

[87manche]

Is that the one we fixed or the stock one?
the one we fixed, bolt broke off right at the frame.
Probably because I'm overextending the shocks. I'm going to lower my upper shock mount, then bumpstop so I don't over compress them.
I'll use grade 5 or 8 bolts this time.
I'm just going to lower them about 2 inches, they're really short, I felt them overextend when I hit a pothole.

[RedHeep]

the one we fixed, bolt broke off right at the frame.
Probably because I'm overextending the shocks. I'm going to lower my upper shock mount, then bumpstop so I don't over compress them.
I'll use grade 5 or 8 bolts this time.
I'm just going to lower them about 2 inches, they're really short, I felt them overextend when I hit a pothole.

That rear suspension is working with those new shackles. You might still want to consider a set of $15 shock mounts welded halfway up the tube. That would give you your 2 inches and hold you over till the axle swap.

Got the old front axle out, 215K miles and the balljoints, bearings and gears are still pretty tight. Gotta swap arms after lunch and put the new axle in the front with the 4.5 RE springs.

[87manche]

it must be so awesome to not have rust.

[HaleYes]

APN header is on. :yelclap: :yelclap:

Wheeew. I was really dreading putting it on. Went smoooooth as a baby's rear.
Couldn't believe it. I was really surprised how gunky the intake was, lots o carbon buildup. Next up is radiator install (current one leaks) TNT trackbar install. Hopefully both will get done next weekend.

Hale

[sw_mi_xj]

got the sliders installed today , damn it was cold out in the garage .
: pulls out list : sliders , check .

found i need a new trackbar bushing , added to list .
waiting on ups .

[RedHeep]

RE 4.5 is on, minus shackles due to the broke weld nut.
OAB, extended swaybar mounts, ZJ tierod and OTK flip is done on new to me D30 w/4.56's.
Had to shorten trackbar, not really confident in it, so I might take my other one to have it done at a shop.
Have to go out today to investigate stuck parking brake. Then finally off to the shop for tires and alignment.
Still need gear and brake install on 8.8 and 8.8 install into jeep.

[Rocketman]

Need to replace the center pins on my leafs and recenter the shims. PITA job but broke em both last time out at the Cliffs.

Put a new yoke on my 8.25 after the welds from the Summer Badlands run finally broke. Want to pull it and drill it out so I can use u-bolt retainers instead of straps. Twice now, I've ripped up a u-joint at the yoke in the quarry. Need to get a 44 so I can go with 1350's instead of the skinny 1310's.

Would really like to get a winch before the run BUT... that also means a new front bumper. Too much $$$. If I could get a nice "trade-in" for my JCR stage 3 front, powdercoated, I'd be able to swing it maybe. I like his new pre-runner winch model.

[bshaw]

One of many things finished as of this weekend! Thanks to Mr. LawnChair and his awesome design! Mark you da man buddy! :D
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/bshaw76/pics/P2020037.jpg?t=1170609369

[HaleYes]

Looks good bshaw!

I got one of my pre-WF projiects done too. I think it may hit the pumpkin. Not good. And the tierod may hit the frame bracket at full flex but, I think bumpstops may hit before that. Haven't had a chance to flex it out hard yet to find out. It just dosen't look right to me.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2912.jpg

[Lawn Cher']

One of many things finished as of this weekend! Thanks to Mr. LawnChair and his awesome design! Mark you da man buddy! :D

Happy to help. Its an improved design over most of the Chevy TRE based kits on the market.

My list:

fab rear driveshaft

finish fabbing and install stepside bed

re-install OBA

re-install rebuilt leaf springs

paint and re-install rear axle

replace motor mounts

gusset winch mount

paint repaired floorpan and install carpet

install bucket seats and find matching seat covers

Things to do later:

fab and install new trackbar

fab and install rear bumper w/ auxiliary winch

fab & install tube rockers

fab & install trail doors

[seanR]

Install some rock lights underneath,
They look cool driving around at the mall too!

[ILLXJ]

I need to buy beer & fill up with gas.:roll: :moon: JIM.

[ILLXJ]

Jeremy, Did you ever get those shims turned so you can drive over 40? JIM.

[RedHeep]

8.8 is in, still have brakes to hook up and measure for driveshaft. Pics to come soon.

The *&*&&^%$% tire place crossthreaded lugnuts on both rear wheels, one of them spun the stud so I can't get it off. I'm taking the whole D35 over there today to have them unscrew it without messing up my wheel.

[scoobyxj]

Jeremy, Did you ever get those shims turned so you can drive over 40? JIM.
Jim I pretty shure he did. IIRC he, and I talked about that one day I stopped to shoot the breese last fall. Don't think he ever got his windshield fixed either.

[bshaw]

Jeremy, Did you ever get those shims turned so you can drive over 40? JIM.
:laugh2: yea, like two days after I got back from WF06. made a hell of a difference too......... imagine that :doh:

Don't think he ever got his windshield fixed either.
nope I didn't...... and it's creating some leakage problems, major leakage actually!

[85xjwoody]

Been pretty busy lately. Here is a list of what I have done the past three weeks.

Things replaced on the van from the crash:

passenger side I-beam assembly
radius arm and bracket
tierod
gearbox
shocks front and rear
sway bar bushings
new brake lines in the front
$360.00 at Sears to staighten out the steering.

Things done to the 96 to get it ready:

tsl's back on
New cat, muffler, tailpipe, and o2 sensor
new rear brakes
tranfer case skid put on
new plugs
installed front brackets and hooks

Still a few more things to do on both vehicles before we leave. I hope I don't run out of time. Gonna be cutting it close.

Kim

[BRIANHO13]

Ripped off a rear shock mount this weekend at WF1. And I have to get a new trailer tire, to replace the one that blew.

I might cut and fold my rear quarters.
I might add some more tube to the cage.
I might make a new trackbar.
I might make a traction bar.
I might swap out master cylinders.

But if it doesn't get any warmer fixing the shock mount and getting a new trailer tire will be the only things I do. And I will probably get a new CB.

[87manche]

I got my front lift spacers installed this weekend, and I got the shock mount fixed.
Gotta install my free to me K-40
fix a rear brake drum
replace the rear driveshaft joints, the detroit has eaten those up.

[85xjwoody]

Oh yeah, trimmed the front fenders a few inches. For my first time I don't think I did too bad. Let me see if I can get a pic. Pretty damn cold outside. With the wind chill the temp is around -35.

Kim

[ILLXJ]

:laugh2: yea, like two days after I got back from WF06. made a hell of a difference too......... imagine that :doh:
nope I didn't...... and it's creating some leakage problems, major leakage actually!
Smear a bunch of silicone on it. Not like you can see out that corner anyway.:shocked: JIM.

[85xjwoody]

http://i19.tinypic.com/4ctqqmg.jpg

Not bad for a first timer.

Kim

[scoobyxj]

http://i19.tinypic.com/4ctqqmg.jpg

Not bad for a first timer.

Kim
Looks slick Kim. So what did let go on the van? I don't think you ever did tell us what.

[85xjwoody]

I don't remember if I said what happened or not so here is a short summary.

Driving down a gravel road, turning right the front right spindle comes apart and sends me into an embankment. Damage caused by the accident involved raplacing quite a few parts. Just a couple more than what I said a couple of posts ago.
95% replaced by me in my cold ass driveway because the van is too tall to fit into my garage. I could replace a ford i-beam blindfolded now because I pretty much had to do it twice. Pretty easy.


Kim

[StylerG]

Have an AJ bumper on rush order, and just ordered RE Drop brackets, braces and jks quick disconnects. Now i need to bleed the brakes (think i got some air in them) and move the front brake lines as well as remove the rear sway bar. Maybe then my RE 3.5 will be closer to complete..good thing i only have a couple hour drive

[RedHeep]

8.8 is in, got my pinion adapter from the ford dealership for $33 instead of the net for $35 plus shipping.
I'm using my stock dshaft with the adapter and the slip yoke and I don't have any vibes, so I'm saving up later for an SYE and dshaft.

[bshaw]

1/4" skid plate/belly skid for my tc is now on. 22" wide = heavy sob!! another check mark on the list.

[seanR]

Battery charger is on.
Taking the Junk to the shop tomorrow to thaw out
Going to put a new battery in it and change all of it's fluids.
Oh, and put some nifty lights underneath....

[BOB]

anybody doing gears this year?
I hear clunking in my front pumpkin.
I am not smart enough to look at it myself.
I may not have time to round up "my guy" and get it repaired.
will anyone knowledgeable be able to help?
I don't have any shims or anything.
front high pinion D30, 4.88's and an ARB

...BOB

[Rev Den]

Did you at least pull the cover?

You never know til youlook.

Rev

[BOB]

I will take a look tomorrow or Thursday.
I wasn't expecting this ypbe a problem.

...BOB

[seanR]

Put in new battery<DONE>
Change oil<DONE>
Install some rock lights underneath<DONE>
Load trailer-Strap jeep down with 500 chains and straps!<FRIDAY>
Bonus
Fixed steering so it will turn both ways
Padded Cage
Spare tire carrier tomorrow.

[RedHeep]

Front axle swap-D30 4.56 open Done
Rear axle swap- 8.8 4.56 Aussie Done minus locker, left the LSD, ran out of cash
OTK steering ala GoJeep Done
Radiator replacement Done
Fluid change Done
RE 4.5 kit Done
33's Done
Hitting the lottery I wish

Anybody else got a list together?

Did the break in diff oil change last night, hope those sparklies are normal, the 8.8 took 3.5 quarts of 85/140. Just need to pack, clean the garage and put gas in it. Got my GPS maps loaded. Hoping to get out earlier than I planned on tuesday and make it to Nashville for the overnight.

[87manche]

find $500 for trip money.

[87manche]

ok, so the MJ now has a new u-joints all through the drivetrain.
Dropped two of the needle bearings out of the cardan spring loaded thingy. What a bitch.

[HaleYes]

All I got left to do is pack my bag, pack the cooler and load the Jeep on the trailer.

Almost forgot, TJ brakelines go on Wed. morning. I ain't messing with it though, me and brakelines that have been together for 11 years don't get along. This job is getting done at the local shop. Call me lazy, don't care.
I know it will be ready to go, and I won't have to fawk with it.

Hale "I'm getting lazy" yes

[Lawn Cher']

New ultra beefy rear driveshaft is in. Bed is completely framed and ready for paint. Frame is chopped and re-engineered. Rear springs are rebuilt, shocks installed, axle painted and installed. All that is left to do is bolt the bed on, replace the motor mounts and a few sundry things.

[BRIANHO13]

Ripped off a rear shock mount this weekend at WF1. And I have to get a new trailer tire, to replace the one that blew.

I might cut and fold my rear quarters. NOT GONNA HAPPEN
I might add some more tube to the cage. NOT GONNA HAPPEN
I might make a new trackbar.NOT GONNA HAPPEN
I might make a traction bar.NOT GONNA HAPPEN
I might swap out master cylinders.NOT GONNA HAPPEN (MIGHT STILL SWAP IN A GC PROP SPRING)

But if it doesn't get any warmer fixing the shock mount and getting a new trailer tire will be the only things I do. And I will probably get a new CB. DID ALL THIS AND REBUILT A DRIVESHAFT

[87manche]

All I got left to do is pack my bag, pack the cooler and load the Jeep on the trailer.

Almost forgot, TJ brakelines go on Wed. morning. I ain't messing with it though, me and brakelines that have been together for 11 years don't get along. This job is getting done at the local shop. Call me lazy, don't care.
I know it will be ready to go, and I won't have to fawk with it.

Hale "I'm turning into Rev" yes


fixed it ;)

[HaleYes]

fixed it ;)
I'll take that as a compliment.

Hale

[87manche]

all you need is the fancy hat and I won't be able to tell you apart.

[Dano]

install drop brackets
reinstall front axle
re-install t-case skid
fix drivers side window power window crank
if i get itme, install amp and speakers, hook up sub.
bleed brakes

[ILLXJ]

all you need is the fancy hat and I won't be able to tell you apart.

He's got one. JIM.

[Lawn Cher']

Speaking of fancy hats, I think we should enact the MWC uniform rules... flannel and bush hats.

[IntrepidXJ]

Speaking of fancy hats, I think we should enact the MWC uniform rules... flannel and bush hats.


then i'd be screwed

[HaleYes]

Speaking of fancy hats, I think we should enact the MWC uniform rules... flannel and bush hats.

If it's gonna be 60 some odd degrees, I'll roast in flannel.
How about bush hats and bibs?

Hale

[Rev Den]

Ya'll better bulk up if you wanna be like Rev.

:D

Rev

[Dirk Pitt]

I have a Tillie, but my I prefer my new hat.

Stormy Kromer, look it up.

A

[87manche]

OK, so the last thing on my list is reinstall my rock rails.
I'm gonna bust ass and try to get that done tonight.

[Rev Den]

Picked up the trailer today, loaded the Heap, hitched it up to the X.

Toss the bags in it in the AM and we be rolling.

Rev

[HaleYes]

Picked up the trailer today, loaded the Heap, hitched it up to the X.

Toss the bags in it in the AM and we be rolling.

Rev

Have a good drive Rev, and drive safe. Watch out for all the other wackos on the road.
See ya Thursday.

Hale

[ILLXJ]

Got new rear brakes & LCA skids put on yesterday. I can stop alot better now. Just need to throw some paint on the skids & reload. JIM.

[Rev Den]

FOG!

WTF

Gonna be slow going for the 1st hundred miles.....who am I kidding...gonna be slow going for ALL the miles.

Rev

[Dirk Pitt]

FOG!

WTF

Gonna be slow going for the 1st hundred miles.....who am I kidding...gonna be slow going for ALL the miles.

Rev

It is wicked bad in S. IN. Hope it clears up for you/everyone.

[87manche]

it was bad here this morning, fog with a nice thin layer of ice on everything.
bout broke my neck taking rocky out this morning.
Be safe Rev, and all the others setting outtoday. I'll see you guys tomorrow.

[IntrepidXJ]

well, i still have to pickup some tard at the airport.......but then i'm ready to go this afternoon ;)

[87manche]

yeah, I didn't get my rock rails back on, so we'll pray that the body damage is light :)

[HaleYes]

Frog was pretty heavy this morning. It's all burnt off now though.

Drive safe guys.
See you tomorrow.

Hale

[IntrepidXJ]

Frog was pretty heavy this morning. It's all burnt off now though.



Yeah, those Frog's sure are worse than Fog ;)