What do you have left to do...

[rredalty]

Where to start... cage, beadlocks, wireing harness, sheet metal dash, paint, new driver shaft and a full set of spares and knuckles, find a way to fix my steering airation issue.... Oh shit, I'm screwed.

[PacificEd]

Don't feel bad. We've got a bunch of stuff still to do on Mark's rig

JCR's stuff ain't gonna make it in time so we have a DetoursUSA Backbone and Superwinch EP9.0 winch to install, cut front fenders, install WIP battery cable kit, swap tires, figure out and finish interior, swap a leaky fuel injector, build front axle with AlloyUSA shafts that are still not here, front locker, D30 block off plate, etc.

Worst of all, the Cherokee ran where we started the buildup and now won't hit a lick. That isn't good.

Backup plan is to bring my stocker.

[The Hard Struggler]

Install junkyard fender, ($25) build tube fender flares, (steel bushwackers) paint whole jeep rattle can flat black, load on the trailer, open multiple beers!:D

[The Hard Struggler]

Where to start... cage, beadlocks, wireing harness, sheet metal dash, paint, new driver shaft and a full set of spares and knuckles, find a way to fix my steering airation issue.... Oh shit, I'm screwed.Cage? Are you going to pull the trigger on a new tubing bender? The only thing you really need is a new rear drive shaft and the steering thing. Beadlocks smeadlocks, you've got on board air and i've got starting fluid :flame: !

[Ghost]

Stuf I wnat to do and stuff I need to do. None of which will get done. So I'm probalby going to bring her as she is. 1st Time EVER that I was not working down to the wire to get ready! LOL!

[rredalty]

The Jeep got painted today... It will not be missable.

[PacificEd]

Today, Saturday, I figured out and fixed two critical problems on the Jeep. Installed new fuel injector and new o-rings. No more leaks. While trying to start it, I rocked the auto shifter and boom, it would hit and start if I held it in the right position. Took it for a quick trip up and down the drive. The RE 5.5" kit seems pretty stiff. Makes me feel a whole lot better knowing that is all it took to get it running.

[Rambo]

i just need one more hockey puck so i wont rub. other than that, im ready to take it to the limit!!!!!

hardstrugler, i like the multiple beer part of your reply!


ps... Juan dont bring any fancy beers this time!!!

[postalxj]

Hood vents, JCR sliders, weld lca brackets on axle just a fex little things!!! Im still trying to come if I can get off work!!!!

[MELKORsXJ]

install rock sliders...
install tcase skid...
front brakes...
install CB...
install/wire up some lights...

...find some help for the 3B? :)

[shortxjdoug]

uhhhh.... put it on the trailer.... yeah thats about it at this point

[XJ Stryker]

GLad I am not the only one on a Deadline here my waggie is in pieces with no end in site. Still no lift or tow points... ugh

[Kudzu]

attempt to find the $$ to get the rest of my safety stuff soo I can wheel

[rredalty]

attempt to find the $$ to get the rest of my safety stuff soo I can wheel

You don't need any of that shit, it's just there to look good.

[Kudzu]

well all I'm really gonna do is put the other tires on put one in the back for a spare, a lug wrench & past that not much else

[bcktracker]

what all safety gear is required?

[Kudzu]

Fire extingisher
First aid kit
Adequate Spare tire, jack & lug wrench
Seat belts
adequate attachment points in the front & rear of the vehicle
20ft 10,000 lb snatch strap without metal hooks

CBs are Highly recommendned

[bcktracker]

ok, so all i have to do is get a bumper with good hitch points...
i carry all of the other stuff all the time..

[shortxjdoug]

i found a fire extinguisher in the house..... the rest of it we kinda carry as a group......

[Ghost]

I just pee on the fire!

[BRIANHO13]

I will have to fix whatever I break this weekend :D

[rredalty]

Cage: waiting
Beadlocks: Done
Wireing harness: Done
Sheet metal dash: waiting on cage
Paint: Done
New driver shaft and a full set of spares: Done with alloys and spares
Find a way to fix my steering airation issue:Just recieved new reservoir from P.O.S. and new lines tomorrow....
Oh shit, now I also have to fix the tow pig that decided to puke coolant everywhere today.

[WTF]

refill the front diff with fluid, check/ re-torque every bolt on the rig, reorganize and re-pack all the tools & spares, and if the 5 pt harness gets here in tme, install it. I think (knock on wood) this is the most ready we've had a rig for the crawl.

[Ghost]

I really need to put the Grand wagoneer pitman arm in and redo my steering and add some braces to the cage but time will probably nto allow. LOL! :gee:

[MELKORsXJ]

just finished my sliders!!!
pics will be up tomorrow...

[rredalty]

Cage: waiting
Beadlocks: Done
Wireing harness: Done
Sheet metal dash: waiting on cage
Paint: Done
New driver shaft and a full set of spares: Done with alloys and spares
Find a way to fix my steering airation issue:Done
Oh shit, now I also have to fix the tow pig that decided to puke coolant everywhere today. Turns out it is getting 2 new headgaskets.

[The Hard Struggler]

Finished installing new a.c. compressor, receiver dryer, liquid line, and orifice tube in my F350 tow pig. ICE COLD air again!!!! Whoo Hoo!:clap:

Jeep still needs the fender replaced and the steel bushwackers built. Everything else is go for launch.

[rredalty]

Getting close... About to leave for the cage.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/rredalty/IMG00001.jpg

[BRIANHO13]

I will have to fix whatever I break this weekend :D

Have to pull tha a-piller back out on the passenger side, it had a meeting with a tree and the tree and cage won, never woulda thought it could get wrapped around the cage.....
http://i26.tinypic.com/302ugr7.jpg

[rredalty]

And it didn't even crack the windshield...:D

[PacificEd]

Front and rear JCR showed up so they were shot with a quick coat of paint. Front fenders were cut and bumper installed. The winch is ready to go on once we pick up some longer bolts.

Got the rear bumper off and the bent Class 2 hitch off in preparation for the rear bumper install.

Tore down the front end. What a PITA. The stupid pass side shaft wouldn't come out without some serious persuading. Got everything apart and clean and installed the Aussie. Went to pop in the seals included with the block off kit (we are working with an '89 disco axle). They don't include the proper pass side seal. I came inside and did a quick search on NAXJA and this is a common problem. I should have read up on this first. We go to town Sat afternoon and no one has the $7 seal that would allow us to reassemble the front end. Bummer. Gotta wait till Monday to order the part.

Installed coil spring spacers after adding 200 lbs to the fornt. Installed HD Dana 44 diff cover on rear.

More to come.

[MELKORsXJ]

the MJ is looking really good matt!

[rredalty]

Cage: DONE
Beadlocks: Done
Wireing harness: Done
Sheet metal dash: tomorrow with all new autometer guages
Paint: Done
New driver shaft and a full set of spares: Done with alloys and spares
Find a way to fix my steering airation issue:Ddone
Oh shit, now I also have to fix the tow pig that decided to puke coolant everywhere today. Turns out it is getting 2 new headgaskets. Well that wasn't all of it. It took $2800 and a set of new heads.

[PacificEd]

Ouch! That hurt!

You have done excellent getting everything done. :clap:

We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there. Hmmm, sounds like a song I know.

Still to do:
reassemble entire front axle
install sliders
bolt on winch
bolt down seats
swap tires
install CB
pack
get alignment
JCR OTK steering kit (hasn't arrived yet)

We should have it ready, I hope.

[Ghost]

I got my cargo net installed to keep all the tools and spare shit from bouncing around. I need to lube the alloy u-joints. Cruise around town, and get a tea from the Sonic. Hmmm, maybe I'll throw in an oil change too. :peace: I am getting really excited! :rof:

[Kudzu]

:peace: I am getting really excited! :rof:

Ohhh Really? :kissyou:

[bcktracker]

:bawl: I got no bumper,,,,,, the design aint gonna work....
but Heather is bringing me the factory tow point bracket... so i will be ok.. :confused1
i started packing tools and extra parts, and total crap. and a few camping stuffs,
looks like the xj is turning into an inclosed trailer. let me see, 3 days till departure,,,,:laugh:

[PacificEd]

reassemble entire front axle
.

Job complete. Everything looks good. Now to get the rest finished tomorrow.

[BRIANHO13]

Tools are all packed up in the heep, will be changing the oil and plugs tomorrow and putting it on the trailer.

[Ghost]

Gotta love this! Cruised the Sonic after getting all the oil change stuff from Advanced. Got back to the shop and started the oil change. Went to grabe the new filter after draining the oil and removing the old one and it was missing. So now today I get to finish changing the oil.

[rredalty]

The end is in sight...
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http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/rredalty/IMG00036.jpg
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[MELKORsXJ]

dang matt that thing is looking amazing! don't turn around and try to sell it in a couple weeks... lol

[Ghost]

The end is in sight...
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/rredalty/P1000261.jpg

Should I ask?

[rredalty]

I had a freind helping get mine done who was going to ride with doug and since doug isn't going that was the only way for my buddy to join along.

[BRIANHO13]

I have an open seat.

[rredalty]

truthfully, He just lost a bet.:gee:

[Kudzu]

truthfully, He just lost a bet.:gee:


Ohhhh Do we want to know? Ummmmmmmm YES:eyes:

[rredalty]

Not really. He is just one of those guys that I've known for 20+ years and when you need a hand he's there.

[Kudzu]

I still hae to get one set of tow hooks off...I HATE TORX

Still got to swap tires

But I have the tshirts & decals :)

[bcktracker]

:wave1: well i got the lights working on the Dolly and loaded up a few more things,,, so 1 more day till departure,,,,,,,:greensmok

[MELKORsXJ]

rock sliders done...
tcase skid done...
CB installed...
had some lights planned...
and still have front brakes to do...