Work party, April/ 25th

[scottmcneal]

Hey guys, darky is looking for some help with his lift..From what i got he is going to LONG ARMs..PLus some other stuff he needs to get done..I have to work this SATURDAY, but i'm trying to get done by noon..My garage has a swamp cooler in it, today when i got home it was 80, so it won't be hot..I'll bring you guys some ice for the ice chest i have here..
I know him and his wife would love to make the SO CAL FEST 09, i think that's the name of the run in BIG BEAR in MAY
DESERT RATS, we could use some HELP here:repair:
Jeff do you have a welder? If so is it 230 or 120?

PLEASE post your name up if you can make it..
Thank you

I would think 9 AM would be a good time to start, need to ask DARKY

[boostamante]

i would help but you guys are far far away....:(

[SanDiegoXJ]

I have to head out to OC in the afternoon, but I'd be willing to swing by in the morning for a few hours anyway.

[scottmcneal]

i would help but you guys are far far away....:(

Sure, you say that now..Have you ever seen my back yard?

[scottmcneal]

I have to head out to OC in the afternoon, but I'd be willing to swing by in the morning for a few hours anyway.

Very nice of you, but that is alot of driving on your end..

[SanDiegoXJ]

Well, we'll see who else chimes in....but I'd like him to be able to get his stuff on before Big Bear. If enough people show to make it so I'm just gonna drink beer and talk poo, then maybe I'll pass....otherwise, like I say, I can probably stay until 1 or so....just have to be in OC by dinner. My neices first communion is Sunday and my sister's going a tad overboard IMHO. =)

[76ANTHONY]

on call this weekend....the whole weekend, not like some pansies.....:scottm:

[scottmcneal]

on call this weekend....the whole weekend, not like some pansies.....:scottm:
SO, bring your truck here, then you can leave from here..

[-96JeepSpeed-]

not a "Desert Rat", but i could help out. Im pretty sure i have nothing going on that weekend.

[scottmcneal]

If you can come out an help that would be great..Sooner or later darky will post..
I'll post my addy later in the post..

[Paul Airhart]

I'll be there

[scottmcneal]

I'll be there

Hey ladies, hide the twinkes:moon:..I'll leave a lite on for you

[Darky]

Didn't see this before I posted in the Desert Rats thread...:D

Must install:
-Rock Krawler 3 link upgrade (already have lift installed, just going to the 3 link instead of short arms), will require minor welding on the crush sleeves after they are inserted into the holes in frame rail.
-BPEs up front, will do these this week.
-Boomerang shackles (lowering the rear by a half inch)
-CB radio, have used CB and new Firestik with no drill fender mount. I could probably work the install myself, but I know nothing about tuning one.

Would like to install:
-D30 4.88s
-D44 rear, needs studs pressed out and moved from 5x5.5 to 5x4.5, otherwise it's ready to bolt in
-Crossover shock mount

If it's here:
-JCR sliders

So anyone who knows how to do gears and/or can bring a welder...:)

Thanks again. This should be the last year when I have a short notice build occurring. Won't have any large upgrades coming in the future, until I do a cage, but that's a ways off. :D

[Darky]

Oh, yeah, 9am is indeed the time I was figuring on.

[scottmcneal]

Does anybody have a set of jack stands? I have one pair..

[-96JeepSpeed-]

I can bring some.

[tone]

Ill be there I dont think Ill be able to stay late. Im just an extra set of hands basically, dont know much about much....

[Paul Airhart]

I am a Porsche owner, of course I do. I'll bring a set, they're at the crispy castle

[99xjache]

Didn't see this before I posted in the Desert Rats thread...:D

Must install:
-Rock Krawler 3 link upgrade (already have lift installed, just going to the 3 link instead of short arms), will require minor welding on the crush sleeves after they are inserted into the holes in frame rail.
-BPEs up front, will do these this week.
-Boomerang shackles (lowering the rear by a half inch)
-CB radio, have used CB and new Firestik with no drill fender mount. I could probably work the install myself, but I know nothing about tuning one.

Would like to install:
-D30 4.88s
-D44 rear, needs studs pressed out and moved from 5x5.5 to 5x4.5, otherwise it's ready to bolt in
-Crossover shock mount

If it's here:
-JCR sliders

So anyone who knows how to do gears and/or can bring a welder...:)

Thanks again. This should be the last year when I have a short notice build occurring. Won't have any large upgrades coming in the future, until I do a cage, but that's a ways off. :D


Dont try to press them out........ they are threaded. There is blue loctite on them so it may take some effort but they are NOT presses in.

I wont be able to make it but if there are any questions about the axle feel free to call.

[Paul Airhart]

I do not have a machine but I do weld.

[Darky]

Does anybody have a set of jack stands? I have one pair..
I also have a pair

[76ANTHONY]

SO, bring your truck here, then you can leave from here..
lol, yeah that would be great, except i get no reseption out there for my work phone...lol

[builder]

Will be there at 9:00 am with assortment of tools and jack stands.this upcoming sat correct?

[Paul Airhart]

Ok so do we need my pair then? I'll be in the "other car".

[Darky]

Correctumundo :)

[scottmcneal]

BUMP LMFAO

23270 Berry road
Sky Valley... It will say Desert Hot Springs when you look it up..
Trust me, if you are in a street car you will want to take Sky Ridge Road, then turn LEFT on 22nd then turn RIGHT on BERRY ROAD..After you clear the small hill you will see my toy trailer..It say the WORKS floor on it..I'm on the left side of the street..

I have been asked to take some of you out to the back yard to play after the job is done..IF i HAVE too...Thats just FUNNY...SO you guys make sure you all got gas in your jeeps..Paul if you want you can use my jeep if i am not home from work..You guys can have my wife show you around if need be..I know she will hate that...LMFAO

[tone]

And for the record dont trust the gps going to s.mcneals it will take you down some horse roads, but they are fun except for the washboard part :(

[scottmcneal]

Hello, is this thing on? Do we need a small 120 welder?> I have a small one at work....Plus now i need to do the brakes on my son inlaws truck..So once again i'm in over my head...LOL

[Paul Airhart]

Yes, bring the welder. Make sure his truck is there on Sat and I'll help you.

[Darky]

I may have by brother trailer me down. I'll have to see if I can get the time to go to the DMV today or not.

[SanDiegoXJ]

so what's the head count up to now? Ya'll got too many bodies yet? It sounds like most the stuff is pretty easy. BPE's and shackles are gonna take less than a beer to install. CB can be as quick and dirty as it needs to be...I do have a SWR meter, but I assume someone out there does as well.The three link, well ne'er done that, but if it's a bolt on kit, I'm thinkin just a few hours with 2-3 bodies...if it's a weld on....well, can't help ya much with that. And gears I can't help with either. =( (Although I would like to see them done as I do plan on learning one day)

So with that said, if you guys need another set of hands, I'll be there at 9am. But if you got it covered, I may just see ya at SoCal Fest....well, if any of ya are even going that is.

[Darky]

The three link is 98% bolt on, all it needs welded are the crush sleeves through the frame, and it sounds like we have an available welder coming.

I will be at SoCal Fest with my wife, cousin and possibly brother and sister in law. Which would make for a tight fit in the XJ if all come...:)

[Paul Airhart]

so what's the head count up to now? Ya'll got too many bodies yet? It sounds like most the stuff is pretty easy. BPE's and shackles are gonna take less than a beer to install. CB can be as quick and dirty as it needs to be...I do have a SWR meter, but I assume someone out there does as well.The three link, well ne'er done that, but if it's a bolt on kit, I'm thinkin just a few hours with 2-3 bodies...if it's a weld on....well, can't help ya much with that. And gears I can't help with either. =( (Although I would like to see them done as I do plan on learning one day)

So with that said, if you guys need another set of hands, I'll be there at 9am. But if you got it covered, I may just see ya at SoCal Fest....well, if any of ya are even going that is.


My SWR burnt up in my house. I don't think Scott has one. If you are coming do bring your meter. I'll be there at 9:00am in a yellow 914.

[builder]

:moon:

[scottmcneal]

My SWR burnt up in my house. I don't think Scott has one. If you are coming do bring your meter. I'll be there at 9:00am in a yellow 914.


Great, thank you paul..This will get rid of the bumps..:laugh3:. Dam thing only sits 2" off the ground..I can see it now, paul high centered on a 3" rock..:wierd:

[tone]

Not sure if I'm gonna be there in the am.... Went to glamis today and I'm pretty beat! But ill be there when I get outta bed if its not to late. :D

[builder]

:eyes: Hmmm!

[scottmcneal]

Hey didn't he say that last time..Brite side was you got the motor mount ray..

[Paul Airhart]

Am I meeting anyone at your house at 9:00am?

[scottmcneal]

I don't know..I just own this dump:D.. Hey we have donuts...:lickout:..Wife will be here.. I have to remove my tube doors and install the other doors so i can roll the windows up..Dam wind:rattle:..

HEYI need the hose set-up for charging my A/C.. That r-12 is calling me...:phone:

So who has it?

[Darky]

I'll be there for sure :D

Got my tags today, will be driving my black and tan XJ tomorrow.

[scottmcneal]

OH CRAP

Danger will DANGER

[scottmcneal]

Builder, with the welder here you can weld your sliders up too..

[Darky]

I google mapped your house, and you need to take out the trash more often. 2 OVERFLOWING cans! :D But I didn't see your Works trailer, didja have it in hiding when they drove by and photographed your place?

[Darky]

So, will anyone be there who can do gears? Trying to decide if I should load up the big heavy axle or not. I'm going to load the rack, 3 link, CB and antenna, Crossover shock mount, BPEs and shackles.

[scottmcneal]

That pic is old, is the motorhome parked by the garage?Or is it not here at all..Send me the link please

[scottmcneal]

Gears, we don't need no sticking gears :wow:

[Darky]

No motor home. I'm not sure if the link will actually take you to the picture, but if not just type your address in for a map and it ought to bring up a pic. If not, then you might need to get directions home.
http://maps.google.com/

EDIT: Clicked it and it just goes to the home page for their maps.

[scottmcneal]

That is a very old pic..The garage wasn't done then..Hell i just got done moving the yard..LOL

[scottmcneal]

HEY, We have VERY HIGH winds here..I'm talking 25 with GUST to 45MPH..The doors on the shop will have to be TIED so they don't get torn off..

[builder]

Yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnn, will be there just a lil late!

[builder]

I don't weld! can do everything needed to build shait but that lol.never learned how to.

[builder]

black and tan is not a xj lol. it's beer, stout and ale mixture!!!!!

[SanDiegoXJ]

Crap! I just woke up, and I'm mad hung over...cheap tequila is just evil.

But if you don't get the CB tuned, I'll bring the meter to Big Bear, just swing by the motel 6 and we'll tune it up right quick.

[Paul Airhart]

Hey Justin, truck came out great. Can't wait to see how well that susp works. It was great to meet you both.

[builder]

Paul how's your back? i am tired still lol.

[builder]

Justin,how is everything working?

[Darky]

Drove good comin home. My steering is still a little sloppy, but it was that way before. There seems to be a slight vibe around 50ish, don't recall if it was there before, Yesterday was the first time driving it on the street since mounting the 33s. Might take it out and play/test today.

[builder]

Vibe in front or rear? did you double check all the bolts and do the lock tite thing lol. get some flex pics if you go out ok!

[Darky]

feels like it's in the front, nothing major, almost like a slightly out of balance tire.

[Paul Airhart]

Paul how's your back? i am tired still lol.


I have been laying down all day and I hear ya Buddy on the still tired thing. My hands hurt...What a wimp. LOL
Your a good wrench Ray and safe, I'll work with ya anytime...Like Scott Mc.
Sorry I did not get a chance to say "Good By" Justin I guess you were in the house, but I was cold, tired and needed to get into my Temper-pedic. I did get to say it to your mrs's. Nice Lady. Can't wait to squash some more fringe toed lizzards with ya all. And BIG kudos to Scott Mc for the use of your tools, garage, and yourself, gracious as usual. And to Cyndee Mc for meeting me in the AM, opening up the garage and making sure we all had what we needed. As usual the perfect hostess.

I did not bring my camara so no pics from me.

[scottmcneal]

Dam, you guys need some CHEESE with your WINE...:doh:. I was out there this morning working my a$$ off, i just got in from the garage...I ran some wiring in the shop, set the elec up in the back room for the compessor and grinder..Then next thing i knew i was installing a light with a switch..Then i cleaned the garage..DID you all know i have a floor in that other side?:gag:
I had a great time, was nice see everybody..
By the way, NO twinkies were hurt, but we did lose a CORN fed chicken..:worship:
NOW thats just funny '' You need to check that right front tire, looks like it is starting to bubble..Switch your tires around..

[builder]

Drinkin a corona as i type lol.. feeling better already!!

[Paul Airhart]

Just slept 6 hours, I going to have some dinner and go back to bed.

[Darky]

Again, thank you guys for all the hard work! Wait, I mean, that was easy! Only took us 2 hrs, right? ;)

[Paul Airhart]

Again, thank you guys for all the hard work! Wait, I mean, that was easy! Only took us 2 hrs, right? ;)

1.90 hrs. by my watch, oh wait, I don't have a watch.

Your Welcome I'm sure. Next time lets burn some gas.

[Darky]

I can definitely feel the difference having a hard joint at one end makes in noise vs having bushings all around. That and the reduction in trning radius are my only complaints, and really the turning radius is really the only actual complaint. With the arms wider apart, my tires hit em that much sooner. Gonna have to get some wheels that push the tires out further or something.

[Paul Airhart]

Pic's?

[scottmcneal]

You have stock wheels don't you? I think if you had a 4" backspace it wouldn't rub..
But hey i could be wrong..I said it would only take 1.5 hours to install them long arms.. It took longer, sorry guys..But when your on call an installing these it takes more time..4 hours:looser:, my god we are slow...

[Darky]

I've got Jeff's old black steelies.

Sorry, no pics, didn't do much, just a short jaunt.