So whats new on the junk?

[mattyj]

I know over the last month or so, lots of us have been doing the usual of adding to and improving our rigs.
Seems like there are a few of us that will be debuting our progress at BB in 2 weekends.
This is what i know of..........

Mike got a new cage and......
Nick & Kyung are on 35's
Skwerly got a new locker
Rick got..... well....... all new junk!
Santa......modified the sleigh beyong repair
I went to LA's and added a teralow

what did you do?

[ruggedjeep]

Kyung moved up to 35's to huh ? lol Awesome! Ive been thinking teralow also, where'd you get yours from how was the install ?

[mattyj]

Kyung moved up to 35's to huh ? lol Awesome! Ive been thinking teralow also, where'd you get yours from how was the install ?

Man, the terralow install is really straight forward..... when you get the right parts.
I had a nightmare of a time. First the case was index drilled wrong, so it wouldnt bolt up to the back of the trans. Then i got sent another with the wrong input shaft...... finally i got the right one and it went together.
I have to say the guys at Tera were great in the end and looked after me.
I orginally bought the kit from DC4WD ...... best price i could find. $800 shipped.

[tcm glx]

Man, the terralow install is really straight forward..... when you get the right parts.
I had a nightmare of a time. First the case was index drilled wrong, so it wouldnt bolt up to the back of the trans. Then i got sent another with the wrong input shaft...... finally i got the right one and it went together.
I have to say the guys at Tera were great in the end and looked after me.
I orginally bought the kit from DC4WD ...... best price i could find. $800 shipped.


What LA did you go with?

[mattyj]

What LA did you go with?

I went with the RK 3 link.

[Gerr]

new on my junk huh lets see mmmmmmmmm nothing :) my YJ is getting some goodies and Im beefing up the cage :)

[mattyj]

new on my junk huh lets see mmmmmmmmm nothing :) my YJ is getting some goodies and Im beefing up the cage :)

Man, so the YJ gets all the love huh;)

[rpraterxj]

Well, my wife's TJ has everything new.... this will be it's maiden voyage!

We are going to try to bring the TJ and the XJ,

The XJ - nothing new. I put the HD tie-rod back on. Oh, it will have new oil and maybe Sliverstar headlights by next weekend....

[Gerr]

Man, so the YJ gets all the love huh;)
Yeah its a bit more fun then the XJ :) (personal opinon) Im sereously debating dumping the xj re-build (been about 9 month long project) and selling off the parts for YJ goodies :)

[djblade311]

here goes my list:

1. Modified front bumper by adding notches for the hi-lift to attach to. (kinda important if I ever want to jack up the front end on the trail)

2. replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both sides

3. replaced both UCA axle bushings

4. wired in a bigger amp (thanks Johnny!)

5. new Riddler front diff cover with lube lockers

6. DPG rear bumpstops

7. JKS mini skids (thanks Kyung!)

8. RE Trackbar, Frame Mount, and TB Brace. Also fixed the enlarged trackbar hole at axle end.

9. new shoes. 33 MT/Rs with new black steelies

10. PMW Door Armor

11. Rear bumper and Tire Carrier, gerry can and hi lift mount. Modified factory end caps to fit.

12. Replaced drivers side TRE

13. Durango Steering Box upgrade with new PS Pump and hoses

14. Shaved drop brackets a little

15. shortening the swaybar

I know I am forgetting something

[rpraterxj]

I know I am forgetting something

Yeah, that something better be coming along or you're not going anywhere...:bawl:


:cheers:

[djblade311]

yep. after reflecting by looking at the list...I spent waaaaayyy to much F'in money in such a short period. but the good thing is that I'm closer to having the perfect setup (in my mind)

[johnnyc]

I'm hoping to debut my York OBA system in Big Bear.

Haven't done much else except my Mastercraft seat. I don't have the unlimited budget that you guys have. :)

[cal]

Lesse. *looks at parts pile in head*

16x8 Champion beadlocks, 5x5.5
Warn 30 spline 5x5.5 hub kit
35 spline arb for the d44
35 spline CrMo shafts for the d44
TNT frame stiffeners
np231 rebuild, with wide chain and 6 roller planetary
AGR steering box ported for hydro assist (may or may not do assist)
R&R my transmission
new transfer case skid
A new lineup of coolers for everything


I havent actually had time to *install* all of this stuff, but its sitting there waiting. I need to get my spare transmission back from Dumptruck and come up with a rear disc brake setup for my 44 still.

I won't be making it to bigbear (again, no time) so I guess I'm not in a time crunch.

[mattyj]

Lesse. *looks at parts pile in head*

16x8 Champion beadlocks, 5x5.5
Warn 30 spline 5x5.5 hub kit
35 spline arb for the d44
35 spline CrMo shafts for the d44
TNT frame stiffeners
np231 rebuild, with wide chain and 6 roller planetary
AGR steering box ported for hydro assist (may or may not do assist)
R&R my transmission
new transfer case skid
A new lineup of coolers for everything


I havent actually had time to *install* all of this stuff, but its sitting there waiting. I need to get my spare transmission back from Dumptruck and come up with a rear disc brake setup for my 44 still.

I won't be making it to bigbear (again, no time) so I guess I'm not in a time crunch.

Cal, man some serious cool stuff there. Beadlocks, 35spline shafts, hydro assist etc etc......... im drooling:D

[Monkey55]

WOW.. Looks like Josh has all of us beat..

For me:

1" coil spacers
1" wheel spacers (Which I may take out, I don't like the ride)
New/replacement Banks header
Completely new 2.5" exhaust system with a Magnaflow cat and muffler
Repositioned the radiator to fit the Taurus AND the stock aux fan
(Now I should be able to wheel in the heat with the a/c on :D
New sub woofer
I also did the "Custom SYE" since the last time I wheeled with NAXJA guys.

Plus, I sheared off another wheel stud... :dunce: My XJ doesn't seem to like having all 5 wheel studs at any one time..

That's pretty much it for now.... that's until I can afford a front selectable locker..

E

[cal]

Cal, man some serious cool stuff there. Beadlocks, 35spline shafts, hydro assist etc etc......... im drooling:D


And I was sitting here thinking "damn, Matt got a tera low and a RK kit.. *jealous*"

[mattyj]

here goes my list:

1. Modified front bumper by adding notches for the hi-lift to attach to. (kinda important if I ever want to jack up the front end on the trail)

2. replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both sides

3. replaced both UCA axle bushings

4. wired in a bigger amp (thanks Johnny!)

5. new Riddler front diff cover with lube lockers

6. DPG rear bumpstops

7. JKS mini skids (thanks Kyung!)

8. RE Trackbar, Frame Mount, and TB Brace. Also fixed the enlarged trackbar hole at axle end.

9. new shoes. 33 MT/Rs with new black steelies

10. PMW Door Armor

11. Rear bumper and Tire Carrier, gerry can and hi lift mount. Modified factory end caps to fit.

12. Replaced drivers side TRE

13. Durango Steering Box upgrade with new PS Pump and hoses

14. Shaved drop brackets a little

15. shortening the swaybar

I know I am forgetting something

Now it makes sense why we havent seen you wheelin since........... Calico, i think??

You win the longest list comp!! :D

Its going to look like a whole new rig, hope you'll be at BB.

[Skwerly]

ROFL I'll say it's long, that thing should be unstoppable if everything goes well!! Best of luck man, that's turning into a respectable rig!

[cal]

ROFL I'll say it's long, that thing should be unstoppable if everything goes well!! Best of luck man, that's turning into a respectable rig!


Unstoppable?

I didn't see a redundant fuel pump on that list..

[Monkey55]

Unstoppable?

I didn't see a redundant fuel pump on that list..

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

That was funny Cal..

Didn't Josh replace it after his last mishap?? So, he might think it's old news..

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[mattyj]

Unstoppable?

I didn't see a redundant fuel pump on that list..

:laugh:

I guess we can laugh about it now!

[cal]

http://www.gotgroceries.net/SoCalXJJamboreeatJohnsonValley307/photos/photo89.jpg

http://www.gotgroceries.net/SoCalXJJamboreeatJohnsonValley307/photos/photo92.jpg


Nope. Still not funny. :/

[djblade311]

Unstoppable?

I didn't see a redundant fuel pump on that list..

GFY :P

redundant fuel pump will become higher priority if it ever happens again. Its highly unlikely, but I will get a spare atleast....it just wont be tied in anywhere

[jeeperjohn]

What's new? let's see.... got 4:56's F&R, broke and fixed D/S upper control arm, broke P/S upper control arm (gonna fix that tonight), Cut up my hood and installed perforated steel vents, installed stainless brake lines (many thanks to R. Pottenger:)), replaced rear brakes, relocated rear parking brake cable stays 3" rearward, modified a stock thermo housing for increased flow. That's all I can think of right now. Got a pile of parts for pre smog check tune up waiting to be installed, got some 2.5" aluminized tubing and some bends to build a custom downpipe, planning to install APN header and magnaflow cat asap. Got relays and wire for the Taurus fan mod I will do in Sep. I plan to move the radiator as far forward as possible to make room for the fan. Damn I'm gonna be a busy dude!

[Jump This]

When Josh was gettin' tow'd out I sat at the top of the hill with some ice friggin' cold Sierra Nevada thinking to myself, I'm glad I'm not Ken!!


:D

I havn't done a damn thing to my rig since the Jambo in BB.
All those pictures......photoshop!

:cheers:

[karstic]

Nothing major mechanical

but I finally got around to installing the Hella 500 foglights that I got for Christmas

[cal]

Nothing major mechanical



Hello VANCO?

[KRAKER]

JKS adjustable bump stops
JKS adjustable rear shock mounts (on the way, hopefully before BB)
JKS lower shock mounts (on the way, hopefully before BB)
Bilstein 5150 in the rear (on the way, hopefully before BB)
Front disconnects
RE heavy duty track bar (pick up at BB Thanx Matt)
Cobra CB with Wilson antenna and line.

And about 800 watts

[Clean Racing]

Well I wana play, but to be honest... I am still trying to rebuild my engine - running on 3 of the 6 cylinders now... I spent way too much time doing the motor swap on my other 4wd.. The heep is getting a new gas tank, hopefully more than 15 gal this time, got some new shoes (thanks Matty), lowering about 2 inches, and wirring up my 4 hella 4000's with HID bulbs... Oh I finally scored a full set of Bosch E-code euro headlamps with H4 bulbs for the waggy....:D Besides Im having way too much fun with my CRF450x right now on the weekends....

[Osmin C]

This week I will be installing...
AA SYE s/ auto front DS
D44
FullTraction Tcase skid
New rear main seal
new poly motor mounts
DPG rear bumpstops
JKS Adj. Front bumpstops

I will also be trimmin the ol' fenders (Just got some 33's)

[mattyj]

I havn't done a damn thing to my rig since the Jambo in BB.
All those pictures......photoshop!

:cheers:

I knew it!

Lazy bastard Rick!

:D

[karstic]

Hello VANCO?

Yeah but that was a couple of months ago. If we're going that far back then

Vanco brake kit for the D30
Currie Corectlync Steering
Currie Track Bar
New PS Pump
New Steering Box
CROK Inner Plate

[Jump This]

I knew it!

Lazy bastard Rick!

:D

HEY!! It take a lot of time on photoshop to do all that stuff!!

:D

[ruggedjeep]

You probably had someone do all that for you ! :D

[Monkey55]

... Got relays and wire for the Taurus fan mod I will do in Sep. I plan to move the radiator as far forward as possible to make room for the fan. Damn I'm gonna be a busy dude!

Hey Jeeper John,

Before you do anything with the fan, check out my setup. I moved the whole radiate forward about 1.5" to 2". It's not like any Taurus fan setup I've seen.

You going to BB on the 21st?

E

[Skwerly]

JKS adjustable bump stops
JKS adjustable rear shock mounts (on the way, hopefully before BB)
JKS lower shock mounts (on the way, hopefully before BB)
Bilstein 5150 in the rear (on the way, hopefully before BB)
Front disconnects
RE heavy duty track bar (pick up at BB Thanx Matt)
Cobra CB with Wilson antenna and line.

And about 800 watts

ZOMG he got shocks!! wOOt!

[KRAKER]

ZOMG he got shocks!! wOOt!

Yeah I know it only took 3 months!

[sjd78]

D44 with Alloy USA 30 spline chromo shafts, Detroit locker and 4.88 gears
Alloy USA 27 spline inner and outer shafts for my D30 with a Detroit locker and 4.88 gears.
RE track bar bracket brace
Skid row fuel tank skid
Riddler front and rear diff covers

[Darky]

My Jeep has one new LCA bushing. I need to install the other two and get one more to install. I also need to install some more money into my bank account so I can get more new stuff for my Jeep.

[cal]

Riddler front and rear diff covers

Get me a picture of the rear riddler on the jeep, if you get a chance. I've got a crane up front and want something that looks close to it, but don't really wanna give crane my money right now.

[Leep]

Ok, being it was will be my B/day on monday my wife and son (xtimmax) pitched in together aand got me a very nice set of seats. I will try to get them installed this week. I also changed my shocks to rancho 9000 adj, and installed a gas tank skid. The newest is a oil leak the size of manhatten so I need to get that fixed this week. The bad part about it was I just changed the rear main and pan gasket. I discovered the leak on the holcomb run this morning. If anyone has some time to give a hand this week now that I am on vacation, I will provide some good suds and BBQ.

Also in reading all the other posts, looks like everyone has been doing alot of work to their junk...

[Gerr]

Ok, being it was will be my B/day on monday my wife and son (xtimmax) pitched in together aand got me a very nice set of seats. I will try to get them installed this week. I also changed my shocks to rancho 9000 adj, and installed a gas tank skid. The newest is a oil leak the size of manhatten so I need to get that fixed this week. The bad part about it was I just changed the rear main and pan gasket. I discovered the leak on the holcomb run this morning. If anyone has some time to give a hand this week now that I am on vacation, I will provide some good suds and BBQ.

Also in reading all the other posts, looks like everyone has been doing alot of work to their junk...
Ill be around let me know when your ready..... are you sure its not the oil filter adapter leaking?

[tcm glx]

Happppy bday leep!

[Darky]

where in the Hi Desert are you? I don't have a lot of time available, but I may be able to come by on a Saturday or even for a short while on a Sunday.

[Leep]

Happppy bday leep!

Thanks man, they will be comfy when I get them installed

[Leep]

where in the Hi Desert are you? I don't have a lot of time available, but I may be able to come by on a Saturday or even for a short while on a Sunday.

I am in Phelan, West of victorville.

[Leep]

Ill be around let me know when your ready..... are you sure its not the oil filter adapter leaking?

[Leep]

Thanks dan, I am going to get the parts on monday, I will give you a call. I changed all the seals and the rear is the one that is causing the problem. I had a very slow drip when I first changed it but from experience with others that went away after a little run time.

Leep

[karstic]

Yeah but that was a couple of months ago. If we're going that far back then

Vanco brake kit for the D30
Currie Corectlync Steering
Currie Track Bar
New PS Pump
New Steering Box
CROK Inner Plate

Soon to be added a new fuel pump:flamemad:

[corbinafly]

Like Matt said, I'm on 35s now.
What else... been real busy and not much $

Made a new track bar and track bar brace (thanks Troy) to go along with the new TNT track bar bracket. Troy also welded/reinforced the cracks around my steering box.

new driver side headlamp
exhaust wrap on first 8 inches of header primary tubes
new exhaust/intake gasket to fix exhaust leak
new head gasket (good times)
more rear fender clearancing after 35s
still need to do alittle more in front

That's about it for now.

[mikedashg]

here goes my list:
10. PMW Door Armor

I know I am forgetting something

Wonder why you got that door armor? :wow:

[hellbilly04]

HMMM new too the junk..

Mile Marker SE12000C, well still in the box.

Work in progress: New crossmember, Johnny Joints-home brew long arms, lower coil perches, 14 inch travel Fox shocks.

[djblade311]

Wonder why you got that door armor? :wow:

you guessed it. So yotas dont freakin play crash derby while on the trail. :flamemad:

[jeeperjohn]

Hey Jeeper John,

Before you do anything with the fan, check out my setup. I moved the whole radiate forward about 1.5" to 2". It's not like any Taurus fan setup I've seen.

You going to BB on the 21st?

E
I would like to see your setup cuz I plan to move my rad forward also. I won't make big Bear :( My wife's sister and neice are visiting. Do you have pics of your rad setup?

[jeeperjohn]

Ok, being it was will be my B/day on monday my wife and son (xtimmax) pitched in together aand got me a very nice set of seats. I will try to get them installed this week. I also changed my shocks to rancho 9000 adj, and installed a gas tank skid. The newest is a oil leak the size of manhatten so I need to get that fixed this week. The bad part about it was I just changed the rear main and pan gasket. I discovered the leak on the holcomb run this morning. If anyone has some time to give a hand this week now that I am on vacation, I will provide some good suds and BBQ.

Also in reading all the other posts, looks like everyone has been doing alot of work to their junk...
Happy B-day old man!! party1:

[djblade311]

Get me a picture of the rear riddler on the jeep, if you get a chance. I've got a crane up front and want something that looks close to it, but don't really wanna give crane my money right now.

I have a D30 riddler cover for the front but havent put it on yet. I dig it!

[Leep]

Happy B-day old man!! party1:

Thanks man, now that I am 21 I can legally drink... :cheers:

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

.....you dont wanna even know.



its been out of comission for like 8 months now.


ill just say youll reconize the jeep but it wont look like the dumptruck at all.........

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

hey mike saw you in the back of JP mag this month....

i knew it had to be yours, black jeep with red doors! lol


Wonder why you got that door armor? :wow:

[mattyj]

hey mike saw you in the back of JP mag this month....

i knew it had to be yours, black jeep with red doors! lol

x2..... not bad, the Socal chapter seems to be getting plenty of press lately with yours & Andys last month

[mikedashg]

x2..... not bad, the Socal chapter seems to be getting plenty of press lately with yours & Andys last month

Yup. That's me (mostly):
http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/JP_in_JP.jpg

Oh, and I just had two of these put on the front this morning:
http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/new35s.jpg

They are new (to me). Two brand spankin new ones go on tomorrow.

[Skwerly]

HOLY TREAD BATMAN! Nice man, way to go!

[mattyj]

Man, those MTR's look nice when they are new....... mine look bald compared to that!

[Jump This]

Armor All makes Mr. Chubby happy!

[mikedashg]

HOLY TREAD BATMAN! Nice man, way to go!

Those aren't even the BRAND new ones, those were the used (barely) ones.

Here's the new ones I just put on the rear, 197 a piece at discount (couldn't beleive it, even 3 in stock). So now I got plenty of tread all the way around. Still got the feelers/nipples in the tread:

http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/35s/new/IMG_2056.JPG
http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/35s/new/IMG_2052.JPG
http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/35s/new/IMG_2022.JPG
http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/35s/new/IMG_2020.JPG

ya baby

http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/35s/new/IMG_2014.JPG

[mikedashg]

Armor All makes Mr. Chubby happy!

Previous owner, his Jeep is shiney. I picked them used.

[mikedashg]

Man, those MTR's look nice when they are new....... mine look bald compared to that!

Trust me, I know bald, my old MTRs were...

http://www.mike-g.net/jeep/yinyang/pics/35s/IMG_0562.jpg

[mattyj]

Hmmmm,Ok so mine are great compared to that. I feel better now.

:D

[Jump This]

You guys don't know bald!
Someone find a picture of Rollin's Creepy's (I sure hope he has replaced them by now!)

:D

Rick

[rpraterxj]

You guys don't know bald!
Someone find a picture of Rollin's Creepy's (I sure hope he has replaced them by now!) :D Rick

I bet he hasn't!!!!

[Captain Ron]

Trust me, I know bald, my old MTRs were...
...

Those look like a huge improvement over a certain set of AT's I remember you were running at one point. Oh, wait, that's right. I remember now.

We destroyed those running around after a snowstorm in the desert. :D

I got a new engine in. Thank God for interns. :D

--ron

[Jump This]

Those look like a huge improvement over a certain set of AT's I remember you were running at one point. Oh, wait, that's right. I remember now.

We destroyed those running around after a snowstorm in the desert. :D

I got a new engine in. Thank God for interns. :D

--ron


Stroker is in and ready for launch!