Crunch Time

[xxmidianxx]

With 3 weeks left before Barnwell, what does eveyone have to get done to their rigs?

[magimerlin]

Go to Rich's and wrench.. You in..... I got to do the front springs and rear shackles and some secret stuff if it gets here in time....
Know get of the internet and go give your wife some loving... You can tell her I told you too.....:jester::jester:party1:party1:

[jeepdog1]

Go to Rich's and wrench.. You in..... I got to do the front springs and rear shackles and some secret stuff if it gets here in time....
Know get of the internet and go give your wife some loving... You can tell her I told you too.....:jester::jester:party1:party1:



u mean NOW get OFF the internet and go give your wife some loving...

[uniquexjbannon]

Well bad news is that the temporary fix didnt work on my 231 t-case so I wont be able to make it to megarun. Hope to still be there to meet all of you sat.! Sorry guys, I really wanted to make it agoin this year!!:(

[MischiefMan]

u mean NOW get OFF the internet and go give your wife some loving...

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap:

[xxmidianxx]

Well bad news is that the temporary fix didnt work on my 231 t-case so I wont be able to make it to megarun. Hope to still be there to meet all of you sat.! Sorry guys, I really wanted to make it agoin this year!!:(


Well we are not going to be there for the megarun... We are going the weekend after. Think you can get it fixed before the weekend of the 13th?

[xxmidianxx]

Go to Rich's and wrench.. You in..... I got to do the front springs and rear shackles and some secret stuff if it gets here in time....
Know get of the internet and go give your wife some loving... You can tell her I told you too.....:jester::jester:party1:party1:


Love too.. If I get what I need done this week and also depends on if I have to work this weekend. You know I need the money now more than ever. Plus if I have the money to go.


I have a feeling about your "secret"...

As for the wife... She never checks this site soooo..... I will deal with her later. I don't feel like "loving" her right now.


BUT ANYWAYS.....
I don't know what all I need to do before gilmer. I wanted to start a few weeks ago but you all know how that went.

Jay, I NEED your welder over here this week. I have some things to work on. Would be nice to get the Bro-in-Laws plasma cutter over here too.

[MischiefMan]

Let's see....

mine:
Install CB
Drive Shafts
switch yoke
regear the front (still looking for 4.56's btw)
install flairs
set bump stops
recenter steering wheel
fix hood
check and change fluids

Jennifer's:
install CB
replace the axle seal
fix steering
recenter steering wheel
check and change fluids
state inspection
reinstall quick disconnects

Nothing too major, just lots that we'd like to do.

[xxmidianxx]

And for some one a lazy as you like to be... THAT IS A SHAT LOAD!

[MischiefMan]

Oh, yeah, and I forgot...I have to learn how to make chili also.

Yeah, I'd like to get my roof rack made and build a shelf for the back of my XJ to keep gear from hitting me in the head when I flop. Oh, wait, I can't flop on level 1 trails.

[Swamprat]

ok heres my list

new tires
fix the problematic axle seals on my rear axle
check fluids
fix more leaks
get new CB the hand me down died
doorless mod
put the receiver on my jeep
and add the missing leafs to the leaf packs
errr i think that may be all..


but i would like to get my custom intake and exhaust on there too

[BIgDaddyChia]

I need to do my motor mounts, do a new starter, do uppers, and do nip and tuck on my rear quarters.

[MischiefMan]

gawd, forgot about the doors

I prolly should put a rear receiver on too...not sure I'll have the funds for that though.

[Swamprat]

oh crap i forgot about motor mounts, those are up on the "needs to be done ASAP" list

[MischiefMan]

I blame Kurt for the lists getting longer.

[xxmidianxx]

And I still haven't made mine... cuz I know it will be more than I can get done. But I did just find one thing on line to help me out...

[eflores]

Tow Rig:
CB install
DEAD MSD Box replacement
Install camper shell

Trail Rig:
replace back axle
install rear locker
both front and rear shafts
Tcase w/SYE
whatever else breaks between now and then

[MischiefMan]

Geez...I forgot to include:

Jennifer's bull bar
and figuring out which TC to put the skid on

[jeepdog1]

finish rock rails
rebild front bumper mounts (just brock them last weekend)
cut LR qurder
put on back up light and rock lights
bild brases for R bumper
and some moter work.

p.s. thinking about droping in a new moter

[eflores]

finish rock rails
rebuild front bumper mounts (just broke them last weekend)
cut LR quarter
put on back up light and rock lights
build braces for R bumper
and some motor work.

p.s. thinking about dropping in a new motor


8 points

[xxmidianxx]

8 points


LMFAO!!

[eflores]

im still like 200 points behind ian

[xxmidianxx]

Yeah i gave up on spell checking... I got burned out...

[MischiefMan]

so, back on topic..... Man, all these people with nothing to do between now and the 13th....wish I was that organized!

[rms692]

list o crap to dodooo,
trim front/rear wheel wells
finish rear bumper (minor welding)
install sliders and front bumper (if they get here in time)
swap motor mounts off wifes xj to mine..hehehehehe
swap out old pass win motor for new one
Install new manifold(big crack)
Install stereo system if have time....lol

i think thats it....

[eflores]

pass window motor? just take the doors off

[xxmidianxx]

pass window motor? just take the doors off

His XJ is too pretty for that.

[eflores]

mines pretty too....looks better with no doors tho

[rms692]

no doors mod will come later, wife is #itchin bout not being able to put it down when shes hot

[Swamprat]

hey flores we should hack my doors off next time my jeep is at your place. lol

[MischiefMan]

OMG...you saw my fenders and you STILL want to let him cut on your XJ? :)

[MischiefMan]

no doors mod will come later, wife is #itchin bout not being able to put it down when shes hot

Did you smile and remind her that you ALWAYS think she's hot??

[xxmidianxx]

I think I got all of it... We will see.

Fab. Front and Rear bumper
Finish Front BPEs
Repair and Replace Back Hatch
Make Pass. Side Door Removable
Oil and Other Fluid Change
Rock Lights...

I hope thats all. Some of those are on evey pre-trip list but I never seem to get them done.

[Swamprat]

OMG...you saw my fenders and you STILL want to let him cut on your XJ? :)

well i'll cut i just need to borrow his tools, actually i have a dremel with a few cut off wheels. he's done it before and i havent, and his doors still stay on. so i could use some pointers and do it myself.

[xxmidianxx]

actually i have a dremel with a few cut off wheels.


You will need more than just a few if you are going to go that route. Try an angle grinder w/ cutoff wheel. It will take about 30 sec. (if even that long) to cut what you need to.

[eflores]

look at my myspace pics lol i have pictures of me hacking my doors off....came out rather well actually and i used an angle grinder with a thick grinding wheel lol

[MischiefMan]

You will need more than just a few if you are going to go that route. Try an angle grinder w/ cutoff wheel. It will take about 30 sec. (if even that long) to cut what you need to.

It only took 3 cut off wheels for my dremel when I did Jennifer's doors.

I did things a bit different than others it appears though. I got sick of trying to line up the hinge pins to put the doors back on so I removed the pins all together and there are now....uummm...I can't remember what they're called....those pins with the ball bearing at one end and a wire loop at the other....that we can just pull out to take the doors off.

[eflores]

lol that works

[jeepdog1]

look at my myspace pics lol i have pictures of me hacking my doors off....came out rather well actually and i used an angle grinder with a thick grinding wheel lol


thats cool but what is your myspace it should be some thing like www.myspace.com/???????????

[eflores]

http://www.myspace.com/bob6406

[x2elite]

I got my front locker in, so now I am locked front (lunchbox locker), and Crap-loc LSD rear. I honestly don't think I am going to do anything else besides put another new power steering pump on mine. I just replaced it last week, and the "new" (actually remanufactured with LT warranty) one has leaked since I put it on a week ago. So probably this weekend I will swap it again. I may also get a better CB antenna (since mine seems to only have about 300 yards of range for some reason), and possibly figure out why my reverse lights stopped working.

[eflores]

2 down many to go
got my 231 with SYE installed finally and new front and back shafts....go me only took me 2 days :D

[xxmidianxx]

well I started on my front bumper yesterday... I will be posting pics of whats been done so far later today.

[BMuu35]

I need to sleeve my tie rod. I wish I could do lockers and sliders by then but I don't think I will have the funds.

[rms692]

well got a few things done, window motor in,front fenders trimed and flares raised,in process of installing exhaust manifold(pics to come) preping slikrok rails for paint(pics to come) still need to change balljoints upper/lower both sides..waiting for jay with his ball tools...lol

[MischiefMan]

I looked at my XJ today, does that count?

[xxmidianxx]

No... Get something done tomorrow you newb!

[MischiefMan]

OK...I'll post the "For Sale" signs. :)

[BIgDaddyChia]

well got a few things done, window motor in,front fenders trimed and flares raised,in process of installing exhaust manifold(pics to come) preping slikrok rails for paint(pics to come) still need to change balljoints upper/lower both sides..waiting for jay with his ball tools...lol


wtf are u gonna leave us to do on Sunday.

[xxmidianxx]

Work on your own crap

[magimerlin]

Ahhhh my stuff of course.. The stuff I I do not think I am mising anything but I probably am.was waiting for came in today.. And no I,m not telling till I get there. And no it is not a locker as some tried to guess.. I will have my welder, a plasma cutter, my ball joint press, my coil spring compressor tool. Rich I got your p/s pump and pulley for the wifes and Chia i got your motor mounts and starter and the stuff to make your battery cables.....

[BIgDaddyChia]

cool jay thanks.

[eflores]

well got the front locker sorted out and got my back axle and locker installed......every one cross your fingers and hope it doesnt break any thing b4 we leave

[xxmidianxx]

Ok well the bumper is 90% done. Good enough for the trails. Now onto the other crap. This might be another all nighter the night b4 Gilmer.

[MischiefMan]

I looked at my XJ again yesterday. I'm hoping it'll warm up enough next weekend to actually do some work on it. I just don't have warm enough work clothes to be out there in 25* weather. :)

[xxmidianxx]

:rattle::rattle::rattle::rattle::rattle::rattle:I' m Ian!:rattle::rattle::rattle::rattle::rattle:

[MischiefMan]

nah..if you were me, you'd have paid more attention to the lack of symmetry in your post.

[xxmidianxx]

I had the numbers right but there were a few that wouldn't show up right si I just deleted them... But you get the point...





Now go play WoW

[MischiefMan]

I play DAoC, NOT WoW tyvm! Besides, I can't yet, I still have another 48 minutes at the office.

[eflores]

TTT hows every one coming???

Just a few more days ROM is ALMOST HERE AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hasta

[MischiefMan]

Geez.....

I still haven't done any work on either XJ. I did drive mine this weekend however. :)

[eflores]

do you have a CB in your rig IAN?

[MischiefMan]

Can we define "in"??

Now, you know I have a CB. Remember Toire mounted it with a roll of duct tape?

Both Jennifer and I have CB's. Neither is installed atm. Things did not go as planned last weekend. We have a friend whose wife is in a coma and that took precedence over getting the Heeps ready for RoM. That being said, both XJ's are still drivable and trail worthy, just not as drivable or trail worthy as we'd like them to be. :)

At the very least, we'll make it out to Barnwell....even if it's in my car....and we just hang out with everyone at the campsite.

[Swamprat]

ok axle is done and should work fine..... once i get a new plug. i forgot to tighten it up all the way and it dissapeared on my way home.

[eflores]

Can we define "in"??

Now, you know I have a CB. Remember Toire mounted it with a roll of duct tape?

Both Jennifer and I have CB's. Neither is installed atm. Things did not go as planned last weekend. We have a friend whose wife is in a coma and that took precedence over getting the Heeps ready for RoM. That being said, both XJ's are still drivable and trail worthy, just not as drivable or trail worthy as we'd like them to be. :)

At the very least, we'll make it out to Barnwell....even if it's in my car....and we just hang out with everyone at the campsite.

If you need any help, lemme know


ok axle is done and should work fine..... once i get a new plug. i forgot to tighten it up all the way and it dissapeared on my way home.


did you have to tell every one how you tried to ruin my impressive work, i mean come on i shat a press so we could put your isht together

[MischiefMan]

So, 3 days before we leave....XJ's still untouched...LOL!

[eflores]

lol should i still plan on bringing spare d35 parts?

[MischiefMan]

You should ALWAYS plan on bringing spare parts! Planning on breaking things is the best way to be prepared. :)

[eflores]

well im bringing spare 8.25 parts for my junk but would you still like me to bring that d35 i promised you and JJ

[MischiefMan]

No need. I have that other D35...but ty for the offer. (not that I'll have the time to pull the shafts out or anything LOL)

[xxmidianxx]

its getting closer..... muhahahahaha

[eflores]

muhuhahahahaha! so whats every one plannin on tearing up? im betting i blow up a carrier

[MischiefMan]

I plan on my XJ totally falling apart.

[eflores]

lol so should u bring a trailer or a big trash can? :D

[Swamprat]

hmmm i think my jeep should survive in one piece

[MischiefMan]

utoh! you jinxed yourself with that Ian!

[eflores]

hmmm i think my jeep should survive in one piece
yup you dun fukered up now

[Swamprat]

good thing your bringing your trailer, but i would prefer to not screw up our hard work

[eflores]

its looking like i need to pull a double!

[xxmidianxx]

hmmm i think my jeep should survive in one piece


X2...

[MischiefMan]

Yano, I agree with TOI and midian....TOI's XJ SHOULD survive in one piece, but will it?

[Swamprat]

i think we should be more worried about Big Ian's 86 exploding on us. rofl

[MischiefMan]

Why worry? It may have already happened. If things in my world don't change QUICKLY I may not make it out to this year's RoM.

[MischiefMan]

Well, we got DangerGirl's XJ inspected today. That's a step in the right direction at least. :)

[xxmidianxx]

I am REALLY cutting it close... me XJ died on me today on me way to work... Jay is over at my house working on it right now... I am still stuck here at work.

[magimerlin]

I am REALLY cutting it close... me XJ died on me today on me way to work... Jay is over at my house working on it right now... I am still stuck here at work.


I fixed it so you are going.....

[eflores]

mines sitting in my garage on a flat....

[x2elite]

I need to install the JCR Spacers on my steering now, to get rid of the dead spot, and I think the axle end of my trackbar is feeling loose, so I will address that tonight when I work on the other.

[MischiefMan]

This freakin' sucks....

DangerGirl and I have been doin' our best to get our shite together to make it out there. One problem after another has given us grief. The XJ's are no where near up to trail worthy status. Gawd, the '86 is still sitting with a flat. Finances are in even worse shape. Our friend's wife is still in a coma. We have no idea what to do with the new dogs....my kid's chihuahua that got dumped on me and her shepard/rot mix that doesn't like anything bigger than itself on 4 legs.....and I've consumed every bit of alcohol in the house....

IF we do make it out and IF anyone gives me grief about the condition of our XJ's I'm gonna either cry, put Exlax in their coffee, urinate in their front seat, perform any one of the various suggestions given to TOI in response to the high school prank played on him, or come up with something worse....

[magimerlin]

IF we do make it out and IF anyone gives me grief about the condition of our XJ's I'm gonna either cry, put Exlax in their coffee, urinate in their front seat, perform any one of the various suggestions given to TOI in response to the high school prank played on him, or come up with something worse....

You jeeps cant much off from the rest of our jeeps. And reminder to self bring coffee cup with a lid on it. :cheers: See you all later today.

[eflores]

note to self....be very very nice to ian.....

[x2elite]

It's all gonna be ok.... once you get there your worries will be left behind. :) And if you break anything we will all be there to help fix stuff.

[eflores]

yessir

[Swamprat]

damn, i really wish i could go. but im finally going to get my revenge!

[eflores]

so my wife got here and one of the shock mounts on the jeep was ripped off.....no sweat got it welded back up

[eflores]

well here we go