Whatcha gotto to get done for Big Bear?

[rpraterxj]

Time for the work to do list before Big Bear.

Me:

Trac bar
springs
shocks
axle seal
sway bar axle mounts
steering improvements
brakes
install new rock rails

Not much, really.....:laugh3:

[GrimmJeeper]

things i will do:
some sort of recovery points...maybe :doh:
tighten up the ol' trackbar mount (shes poppin again)
find the tent i havent used in 4 years in the garage (aka buy new one :D)
fill cooler
enjoy
:cheers:
things i SHOULD do:

shocks
brakes
oilchange
alignment
re-balance the swampers.

[djblade311]

installing 37" crawlies on my new D35. lol

well, if I can convince the father in law to go with me and ditch the cinco de mayo party, then I need to swap my trackbar, get someone to weld my lca skids and shock mounts for me.

[Monkey55]

I'll play...

Rock Rails
Front Coil Spacers
Replace Front Speakers
SYE
Trim Fenders (MAYBE)

hmmmm.. I think that's it.. But who knows.. I've been wanting to do these things for awhile now.. :gag:

Oh Yeah.. Maybe put a front bumper on.. But I really don't want to.. :o


Who's next??

Elias

[karstic]

Front brake swap
New disco's
front bumpstops
ball joints
o-ring between PS pump and reservoir.

lotsa other stuff but it gonna happen before big bear

[xjjeeper19]

Convert the 2wd Crap box to 4WD.....

Install:
Ford 8.8 with dics, detroit,
4.11's front and rear
Ax-15
NV241OR
drive shafts
'97 brake booster
ZJ prop valve
and a new head gasket
.....needless to say...I won't be making it...

[Darky]

Need to replace the bushings in my driverside lower control arm. But last time I tried, the mini drill press with a lack of vise didn't quite do it...So, if anyone is near here and has better equipment, lemme know, I can supply pizza and/or beer...

[corbinafly]

Finish my scoop/cowl/cold air crap.
Make new rockrails if time permits (looks doubtful:tears: , maybe I'll just paint the old ones:laugh2: )
maybe an oil change

Kyung

[ruggedjeep]

Think of an excuse(a valid one) on why im gonna miss the gf's bday, stock up on beer & fill gas :D

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

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make this wheel.......






















as of last weekend its a 5" in the rear and ive got some sweet coils for the front.... troy will be 3 linking up the front and sleevin up the frame this weekend and ill have ryan toss in some gears before the trip......oh ya mabey i should tell him that....

ive got some rockrails fropm russ i need to throw on it...

detroit n a lockrite and some 33" mtrs and it will wheel like a monster.

but its for the wife actually.....

this should hold me over till the dumptrucks done.

[GSequoia]

Well since there's no chance the engine will be done (damn Exchange servers!) what I need to do is get that M416 registered so I can bring it on it's first run.

Other than that I'm good to go, will be a slow drive up the mountain and probably warm (Damn thing heats up on grades, that problem will be corrected when I change out the engine and radator!)

The question is though... Should I make more sour mix :firedevil

[Gerr]

umm get yj back from trans shop and load her up.

I was hoping the xj would be done but Ive had to work most weekends lately

[mattyj]

for me its........

-fit new PSC heavy duty steering box
-tie rod flip insert
-mount 7100 bilstein front shocks & 5150 rears
-re bumpstop front
-fit hood louvers

[djblade311]

for me its........

-fit new PSC heavy duty steering box
-tie rod flip insert
-mount 7100 bilstein front shocks & 5150 rears
-re bumpstop front
-fit hood louvers

make sure you allocate time to remove the PSC shortly after installing it. It will happen... :)

[RWKHausSupply]

well a bit more work then I want to have to worry about doing but:

finish 14 bolt-
install detroit and 5:38's and clearance some (the rest after BB) of the lower lip

Rockjock 60 front-
layout front housing and cut tubes to length
install inner C's
measure for correct length inner axles and order them and hope to get them in time
install ARB and 5:38's
install lower CA brackets that also are spring pads and shock mounts
Fab upper CA mounts for johnny Joints
Fab Trackbar mount
install the full outer assembly on the 60 and rebuilt kingpins
fab up high steer setup

Shorten front driveshaft

set rear bumpstops

convert A/C to OBA and plumb all the lines, oiler, filter, regulators etc.

remove tranny pan and install new one.

Hope that 1ton front dual piston and rear 3/4ton calipers will function with my current WJ brake booster and MC.

and I am sure lots of smaller crap I havent expected yet

SO I think I may be there, at least to camp and hitch a ride with someone?

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

so robert i take it you may not need that trailer after all?

you give russ a call about the tranny pan?

[RWKHausSupply]

so robert i take it you may not need that trailer after all?

you give russ a call about the tranny pan?

Well I have the tow bar and brackets up there, so thats my trailer right there, if need be.

Yes called him but getting the old one off mine and getting over there and swapping, right now is not in the cards., Hoping by next week though. Thanks

[Skwerly]

Me: Trac-bar mount, u-bolt fix, rock-rails (already ordered), winch bumper and the new 12,000 lb winch, 33 inch tires/wheels, HOPEFULLY a D44 with gears/lockers (yea, right), install the new TPS i got so that the Jeep doesn't idle at 150 RPM or 3500 RPM (depending on it's mood), fix my CB antenna since it seems to whip around more than I like, then just pretty much tidy up and top off fluids. Anyone want me to bring my 110v welder up just in case?

[GSequoia]

make sure you allocate time to remove the PSC shortly after installing it. It will happen... :)

X2

(And I don't mean "me too," I mean you'll do it twice. Just ask Avery ;))

[GrimmJeeper]

getting over there and swapping, right now is not in the cards

me too! i need a gas tank that russ is holding for me i just dont have the time to drive all the way up to WC to get it! if anyone happens to be in the area and then heading down this way...... :D you'd be helping me out a great deal. i cant go to BB without my tank fixed!

[KRAKER]

Install RE 3.5 supa flex
32" BFG M/T
Buy spare
Rock Rails
Recovery Points
Lunchbox Locker
Buy Keg
Trouble shoot any problems

[bburge]

Whew! After JV, I've got TONS of stuff!

- Clean tent
- Wash sleeping bags
- Rinse out ice chests
- Refill water bottles
- Check fuel in stoves


Oh! ON THE JEEP!

- vacuum it out
- wash the windows

bburge

[hellbilly04]

Waitng for the gas tank skid to arrive
Need front bumper with tow points (have nothing now)
Buliding rock sliders
Sorry I have a short list!

[rpraterxj]

Need front bumper with tow points (have nothing now)


Check out http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/Products.htm

They are clearing out there XJ front bumpers....

[rpraterxj]

Lunchbox Locker


you have this already?

if not, checkout the Aussie Locker... I have heard good things about it! Not too pricey either...

[hellbilly04]

Check out http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/Products.htm

They are clearing out there XJ front bumpers....

Pretty cool bumper for $$$$. Thanks Robert!

[corbinafly]

What's up with that? I installed it once and haven't had to pull it out yet. Anything I should know?

By the way, can you bring the water pump to BB?

Kyung
X2

(And I don't mean "me too," I mean you'll do it twice. Just ask Avery ;))

[Mr.OverKill]

check the wireing under the hood for a bad ground ( kills the engine when in a climb ):gonnablow
install fuel pump and filter to bypass the manual pump.
double check all power steering bolts for tightness
install the 5150's in the front if they come down in time.

i think thats it for now but you know more will pop up!

[djblade311]

install fuel pump and filter to bypass the manual pump.


did I inspire this project from my breakdown at claw? :)

[Mr.OverKill]

did I inspire this project from my breakdown at claw? :)close, but it is from my climbing hills and the fule pump not keeping up with the four barrel, and in the sand or on the race to the trails ( besides it leaks oil and i think the diaphram is gone )

[mattyj]

What's up with that? I installed it once and haven't had to pull it out yet. Anything I should know?



Kyung

Yeah, what should i know?

I did quite a bit of research on this one & sure like everything, there was a little negative feedback but primarily it was very good reviews. What were the issuses you guys experienced?

[djblade311]

I've heard from about 3 guys specifically that had leaks and other issues such as fitment. All 3 went to AGR instead.

[corbinafly]

I've heard from about 3 guys specifically that had leaks and other issues such as fitment. All 3 went to AGR instead.
You do have to use some washers to space it out about 3/16-1/4", but that's it. So far so good for me.

Kyung

[mattyj]

yeah, i made spacers for mine and installed it with an external cooler today. no problem... it feels awesome so far, guess i'll just see how it lasts..
.
anyways back to the thread..
.
thats 1 off my list!

[Monkey55]

Make new rockrails if time permits (looks doubtful:tears: , maybe I'll just paint the old ones:laugh2: )
maybe an oil change

Kyung


Kyung.. Let me know if you do make some new ones.. I got my welder. :D

Are you still up for teaching Welding 101??

Elias

[corbinafly]

Kyung.. Let me know if you do make some new ones.. I got my welder. :D

Are you still up for teaching Welding 101??

Elias
Sure. Need to weld something?

[Monkey55]

Sure. Need to weld something?


hmmmmmmm Rock Rails.. ... :D


Elias

[corbinafly]

hmmmmmmm Rock Rails.. ... :D


Elias
Do you have rails that need to be welded on?

[Cherikon]

I would really like to make this trip and only have a few things to get done...

-Buy and install taller coils (need 3" coil, trying to get rid of spacers)
-Buy and install LCA's (fixed)
-Buy and install new shocks all the way around (to supplement a 3" lift)

That's pretty much it. Does anyone happen to have any of the above listed items that I could purchase?

Any help would be awesome. I definitely don't care if they are used items.:looney:

Later,
Coullt

[GSequoia]

What's up with that? I installed it once and haven't had to pull it out yet. Anything I should know?

I've heard good, I've heard bad. And about both PCS and AGR.

But I also know Avery is a dumbass :illegalflipoffsmilie:

If hte pump works for you Kyung it works for you ;)

[Jump This]

Make a reservation at hotel, and an appointment with a massage therapist for after trail adjustments to my old body!
Okay, the wife is coming with this time and has no interest in the tent thing.
She wants to cruise around town while we are out on the trail..I would take the RV but gas is $3.59 a gallon...the hotel is probably cheaper!!:bawl:
Other than that....:dunno:
I still have yet to build any bumpstops...the wheel wells work fine for that..:D
Find a case of Fat Tire and I'm on my way.
Rick

[cracker]

X2

(And I don't mean "me too," I mean you'll do it twice. Just ask Avery ;))

12 times :shocked:

BUT they NEVER gave up trying to help me and eventually we got it all sorted out. Would I recommend it again, yes.

[RWKHausSupply]

well a bit more work then I want to have to worry about doing but:

finish 14 bolt- DONE
install detroit and 5:38's and clearance some (the rest after BB) of the lower lip

Rockjock 60 front-
layout front housing and cut tubes to length
install inner C's
measure for correct length inner axles and order them and hope to get them in time
install ARB and 5:38's
install lower CA brackets that also are spring pads and shock mounts DONE
Fab upper CA mounts for johnny Joints DONE
Fab Trackbar mount
install the full outer assembly on the 60 and rebuilt kingpins done
fab up high steer setup Partially done till axle is in

Shorten front driveshaft

set rear bumpstops

convert A/C to OBA and plumb all the lines, oiler, filter, regulators etc.

remove tranny pan and install new one.

Hope that 1ton front dual piston and rear 3/4ton calipers will function with my current WJ brake booster and MC. Ordered a ram1500 MC with 1-1/4 bore

and I am sure lots of smaller crap I havent expected yet

SO I think I may be there, at least to camp and hitch a ride with someone?

Finished some, and really feeling good till I started the engine to test the compressor and found thats somehow after just sitting in my garage in 70deg average temp and not running now the radiator sprung a leak, good sized too. ugg. So ordered a better radiator for 90$ and have to work the old one out and new one in, before also..

Anyone handy with a wrench and either knows how to swap out a MC, tranny pan and radiator or takes directions well, and needs a seat to occupy on a few runs, both day and night runs guarantee'd to happen?

[Gerr]

Finished some, and really feeling good till I started the engine to test the compressor and found thats somehow after just sitting in my garage in 70deg average temp and not running now the radiator sprung a leak, good sized too. ugg. So ordered a better radiator for 90$ and have to work the old one out and new one in, before also..

Anyone handy with a wrench and either knows how to swap out a MC, tranny pan and radiator or takes directions well, and needs a seat to occupy on a few runs, both day and night runs guarantee'd to happen?
PM me your number and I will try and make some time....

[RWKHausSupply]

PM me your number and I will try and make some time....

Done..

[karstic]

Front brake swap DONE
New disco's DONE
front bumpstops DONE
ball joints DONE


lotsa other stuff but it gonna happen before big bear

o-ring between PS pump and reservoir, I'll probably start that on Thursday.

[zjmikey]

Umm nothin.. my jeep rocks...

[rpraterxj]

Umm nothin.. my jeep rocks...


LOL, so I guess this means you're coming.... very cool.

I have not seen the beast with the new engine and exhaust!

[FishPOET]

The 231 was installed today. I'll take more pics tomorrow including the Novak shifter set-up.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_0967a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_0965a.jpg

http://www.novak-adapt.com/images/pics/sk2x_assembled.jpg

[GSequoia]

Only you ZJ guys get a 231 for an upgrade.

:laugh3:

Just bustin' on you...

[GrimmJeeper]

The 231 was installed today.

yea but mine came with it.


;)

nice teralow doug cant wait to see it in action :D

[corbinafly]

The 231 was installed today. I'll take more pics tomorrow including the Novak shifter set-up.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_0967a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_0965a.jpg

http://www.novak-adapt.com/images/pics/sk2x_assembled.jpg
So I guess the input gear machining went well and it fit this time?:laugh3:

Kyung

[xjjeeper19]

Only you ZJ guys get a 231 for an upgrade.

:laugh3:

Just bustin' on you...

How about this for for an upgrade....241 OR...... factory 4 to 1.......
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/xjjeeper19/DSC03749.jpg

[rpraterxj]

Time for the work to do list before Big Bear.

Me:

Trac bar
springs
shocks
axle seal
sway bar axle mounts
steering improvements
brakes
install new rock rails

Not much, really.....:laugh3:

Making progress....

Got new springs in.
Rear is completely done, diff fluid checked, everything tight and greased!
Front - springs are in, trac bar, steering, and LCA are all disconnected... I should finish it tomorrow evening or Monday night...
Rock rails will go on on Tues or Wed evening

Things that will not be done before I go:
sway bar mounts
OTK steering
brakes - maybe just get slotted rotors and new pads (???)
Changed my mind on the shocks
Axle seal will be done later to.. it's not leaking bad, just seeping...

[karstic]

The 231 was installed today. I'll take more pics tomorrow including the Novak shifter set-up.



Well I didn't get a phone call yesterday, so things must of gone fairly smooth. Glad to hear things are back together.

[Clean Racing]

So how are the brakes working? Inquiring minds want to know...

[FishPOET]

No more shifter problems.....:clap:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_1000a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_0997a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_0998a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_1003a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d109/FishPOET/Jeep/IMG_1002a.jpg

[bburge]

The heat up here in Santa Clarita is making it hard to get things done...

I washed the heep last weekend.
The inside's getting vacuumed now and the seats cleaned
The sleeping bags should get washed next
When the temp drops a little later, I'll clean the tent
Then scrub some coolers

Then some of Tuesday and most of Thursday getting packed...

bburge

[GSequoia]

Well I repaired the front ARB line and wrestled that exhaust I got from Richard into place (I had to do some careful modifications, ie some angle grinder work, hammer work, and Benzomatic welding).

Got the 416 loaded up, just gotta do the tail lights on that (simple wiring).

http://events.sequoia4x4.com/d/17306-2/20070429-mostlyloaded.JPG