Recent content by XJFREK

Well, I started by wetting everything down with the brake cleaner and then started with basically some pot scrubber pads I had. They worked to a point, but not as good as I had hoped. I then looked around the garage and found a 3M refinishing stripper pad leftover from a table project. I have...

Not only is that a good idea, but it sound like fun to boot:laugh:

Thanks everybody, I've got some generic scotch brite pads laying around I can use. I was mainly concerned about scratching the mating surface, as every DIY article you read about this says "use care not to scratch the surface...". I'm thinking, "how do you not scratch the surface using a steel...

Okay, I've searched, but unfortunately, there's a lot of threads that contain "RTV". I'm trying to install a lubelocker on my 8.25, but the last place to remove my diff cover (either Jeep or the local 4wheel parts) used like a half inch bead that oozed everywhere. I got a gasket scraper, but...

:laugh3: In addition, there are far more gearing options for the D44, unless this has changed recently. Opinions also vary on how much better the 29 spline is versus the 27. There are also mods where you can add a threaded metal plug to replace the stock rubber one, but I just carry a few...

Not sure if you're still looking for input, but I thought I'd throw this out there. I think the popular opinion is that the rounded ends are more visually appealing. However, you've also said they are difficult to mass produce. Difficult usually equals more $$. How much of a price difference...

Scroll up a little and you can read my limited experience with the SuperTech Synthetic. I'm on a serious budget, and can't even afford to drive my Jeep more than a couple times a week. I still spring for the PureOne filters(air&oil), but go cheap anywhere else that I can. I'm not pushing my...

Not sure if this even still matters anymore in this thread but the Meijers in the Indianapolis area do NOT carry Purolator filters anymore, just Fram. If you want Purolator around here, you've got to go to a Pep Boys or Advantage Auto Parts. I used a Mobil One filter a couple years ago in a...

When I first bought my XJ I ran Dunlop Radial Rover RT's for over 60k. They are a commercial tire, and unfortunately the only 15in size is 235 75R 15. I replaced them with BFG AT/KO's in 31 and I have to be honest, I think the Dunlops were better in snow and mud. They have a much larger...

That figures, I had kept mine since I stripped it off until I moved into a new house last fall. Then I chucked it all. Sorry man. :dunno:

I never tried the drill eraser, but as I said in that earlier post, I had great luck with a heat gun on low setting, and some patience. The decal remover didn't do much at all, however it was useful for removing leftover adhesive after pulling the decal itself off. I avoided using metal...

Oddly enough, one of the first things that comes to mind is the local gun show. Sure if you can take your weapon in, but first you must unload it and have a zip tie secured around the action. Which makes it kinda hard to put back in your pocket. Then you have to have something to remove said...

My Custom 4x4 winch bumper was powdercoated, and it's toast. Not to knock his products, but my coating only lasted about 3 years in the IN winter. I've sanded and re-coated it with Duplicolor and Rustoleum to no avail. This year I'm gonna try the roll on stuff. Honestly, if I were you, I'd...

If you want info on gun laws, what better place to go than this: http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/FederalGunLaws.aspx?ID=59 Packing.org is a great site as well. NY and several other east coast states have what most consider to be draconian gun laws. Don't even get me started on Kalifornia...

Well, I understand your need to upgrade, that's what I wanted to do when mine started leaking. Then when I couldn't find a replacement cover with a threaded plug for what I considered a reasonable amount, I went ahead and got a new one from the dealer. I can't remember who made them or how...