Tony_SS
NAXJA Supporting Vendor
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Today the shop is installing the AA SYE and Tom Woods driveshaft.
Today the shop is installing the AA SYE and Tom Woods driveshaft.
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2000 XJ - Daily Driver/Expedition Build
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Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
No pics yet but the SYE and TW shaft is on... drives smooth now! Fun begins now... wheels, tires, bumpers, lights...
No pics yet but the SYE and TW shaft is on... drives smooth now! Fun begins now... wheels, tires, bumpers, lights...
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Its needs a bath but here is a recent pic and update..
2" Rusty's front springs 150lbs and AAL rear
30x9.5 BFG on 15x7 Outlaw II wheels
Advance Adaptors SYE and Tom Woods driveshaft
Its needs a bath but here is a recent pic and update..
2" Rusty's front springs 150lbs and AAL rear
30x9.5 BFG on 15x7 Outlaw II wheels
Advance Adaptors SYE and Tom Woods driveshaft
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
New wheels, tires
15x8
31x10.50 Cooper AT3 (these ride really nice)
1" front poly spacer to level out the Rustys lift.
Clear marker lights.
New wheels, tires
15x8
31x10.50 Cooper AT3 (these ride really nice)
1" front poly spacer to level out the Rustys lift.
Clear marker lights.
SolarBell
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- Wheat Ridge, CO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Looks like advertising pictures for how the XJ should have looked from the factory.
Looks like advertising pictures for how the XJ should have looked from the factory.
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Thanks SolarBell.
You all think this is a good track bar for my application? I'm off by .16º, my shop said an adjustable track bar would line it up.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merc...=IROR&Product_Code=IR-STBCK&Category_Code=XSP
Thanks SolarBell.
You all think this is a good track bar for my application? I'm off by .16º, my shop said an adjustable track bar would line it up.
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merc...=IROR&Product_Code=IR-STBCK&Category_Code=XSP
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
So I cleaned up and painted these... they turned out pretty good, but am selling since I don't need the extra set.
So I cleaned up and painted these... they turned out pretty good, but am selling since I don't need the extra set.
XJCasper
NAXJA Member #1042
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- Yelm, Washington
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Nice. I love the color and how they turned out.
Nice. I love the color and how they turned out.
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
And they sold right away.. made a decent profit. All my craigslist scouring pays off from time to time. On to other projects..
And they sold right away.. made a decent profit. All my craigslist scouring pays off from time to time. On to other projects..
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Installing a Gentex compass/temp mirror and correct speedo gear
Mega powerful speakers here... the wire harness make life easy
Mirror mounted, wires hidden
Works good
good purchase Scangauge II
Magnaflow muffler 18" (factory size) 2.25 in and out
Hella 500 lights hooked up to the factory fog light switch
Autopal housings, H4 90/100w bulbs
Full shots
Installing a Gentex compass/temp mirror and correct speedo gear
Mega powerful speakers here... the wire harness make life easy
Mirror mounted, wires hidden
Works good
good purchase Scangauge II
Magnaflow muffler 18" (factory size) 2.25 in and out
Hella 500 lights hooked up to the factory fog light switch
Autopal housings, H4 90/100w bulbs
Full shots
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Rugged ridge floor mats..
One piece rear
Rugged ridge floor mats..
One piece rear
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
I love your build/work... looks similar to my Silver/Gray '01 XJ...
I've been wanting to install one of these Gentex compass/temp mirror's for a long time but haven't had a chance to 'jump in' and do it. Can you pass along specifics on this? Where you bought it, how much, how hard to wire, etc??? I would appreciate the info.
Installing a Gentex compass/temp mirror and correct speedo gear
I love your build/work... looks similar to my Silver/Gray '01 XJ...
I've been wanting to install one of these Gentex compass/temp mirror's for a long time but haven't had a chance to 'jump in' and do it. Can you pass along specifics on this? Where you bought it, how much, how hard to wire, etc??? I would appreciate the info.
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Yes I'll do a separate writeup with more pics.
Yes I'll do a separate writeup with more pics.
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Weekend project:
Shims for pinion angle
Rear Bilsteins
Had to pry up this nonsense to get to my shocks...
Shocks mounted.. I wanted to tack weld these nuts.. but my buddy with the welder was busy.. so they stayed like this.
All sealed up with the dynamat from Eastwood
I had some extra jute in the garage so I cut a piece and layed it down
Shocks all mounted up, 4º Shims are in place
Here's the new pinion angle.. it's actually at 3º. I was at 7º before I was getting a little vibes at 30 and 60 mph. Its a LOT better now, but I think I should have used 5º shims to get it at 2º. I might try that some day to see how that does.
Bilstein vs JK shocks
JK's are a softer shock. They rode nice, but the 5100's are SOOOO much better.
I also hooked up the rear sway bar. I live on windy roads and like to speed so there. Some day I'll look into quick disco's for both the front and rear...
Weekend project:
Shims for pinion angle
Rear Bilsteins
Had to pry up this nonsense to get to my shocks...
Shocks mounted.. I wanted to tack weld these nuts.. but my buddy with the welder was busy.. so they stayed like this.
All sealed up with the dynamat from Eastwood
I had some extra jute in the garage so I cut a piece and layed it down
Shocks all mounted up, 4º Shims are in place
Here's the new pinion angle.. it's actually at 3º. I was at 7º before I was getting a little vibes at 30 and 60 mph. Its a LOT better now, but I think I should have used 5º shims to get it at 2º. I might try that some day to see how that does.
Bilstein vs JK shocks
JK's are a softer shock. They rode nice, but the 5100's are SOOOO much better.
I also hooked up the rear sway bar. I live on windy roads and like to speed so there. Some day I'll look into quick disco's for both the front and rear...
Jeepedo129
NAXJA Forum User
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- Henderson, NV
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Super easy install on these, and you can pick the mirrors up from the JY for cheap i got my mirror for about 6$ from PNP. A guy on jeepforum does a super detailed write up on how to do it. I would say tops, it would take 1.5 hours to install.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/compass-temp-auto-dim-mirror-swap-detailed-lots-o-pics-952705/
Good looking build man, looks clean.
Super easy install on these, and you can pick the mirrors up from the JY for cheap i got my mirror for about 6$ from PNP. A guy on jeepforum does a super detailed write up on how to do it. I would say tops, it would take 1.5 hours to install.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/compass-temp-auto-dim-mirror-swap-detailed-lots-o-pics-952705/
Good looking build man, looks clean.
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Hood struts installed... prop rod is MIA.
Hood struts installed... prop rod is MIA.
Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
I have 2 little ones, ages 5 and 7 and their big heads flop over the back seat. So naturally to avoid teh whiplash, I installed headrests out of a ZJ.
Add a 1/2" spacer on top of this to get them flush with the back seat.
finished product
I have 2 little ones, ages 5 and 7 and their big heads flop over the back seat. So naturally to avoid teh whiplash, I installed headrests out of a ZJ.
Add a 1/2" spacer on top of this to get them flush with the back seat.
finished product
- Location
- Wasatch Range
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Where did you get the black bracket for the headrests? I chopped up a ZJ front seat to scavenge the bracket for mine and it's much different that what I see on yours. Your setup is bolt-on, which makes it a nice easy mod for those without welder/skills.
Where did you get the black bracket for the headrests? I chopped up a ZJ front seat to scavenge the bracket for mine and it's much different that what I see on yours. Your setup is bolt-on, which makes it a nice easy mod for those without welder/skills.
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Tony_SS
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- Washington MO
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
I got them off ebay... seller said he pulled them from the rear seats of a ZJ. Though, I think the longer black cylinders you used might work better than what I'm using.
I got them off ebay... seller said he pulled them from the rear seats of a ZJ. Though, I think the longer black cylinders you used might work better than what I'm using.
Root Moose
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- ON, Canada
Re: 2000 XJ - Kaboom!
Looking at the underside of the headrest itself.... Maybe they are front head rests?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-98-Jeep-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d05dfd9df&vxp=mtr
Looking at the underside of the headrest itself.... Maybe they are front head rests?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-98-Jeep-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d05dfd9df&vxp=mtr
