Annual TO DO list

[043500]

Well lunch Saturday the MJ was steering on its own again.

We pulled the d300 apart (never do I want to do that again...I'm too old for this crap LOL)

And we find out it was not salvageable with a rebuild kit alone. The input shaft gear and the rear output shaft are both toast.

So craigslist saved the day. Found a twin sticked ( not booty fabbed like mine was) 5 miles from my house. So at midnight Sunday morning we had the new to me case in and the MJ now has all available gears useable again. Based on how this one shifts my old one was a ticking time bomb and luckily all it lost was high range. She hasn't been over 25 mph in a year. I missed driving it but I now remember why it's just a trail rig!

 

[Ghost]

My list has changed.....

Fix steering box shaft seal. Done, swapped in the race jeep box....
Make sure radiator is not leaking. Leak has mysteriously disappeared....
Add rear support to the 205. Ordered: https://www.tmrcustoms.com/axle-drivetrain/transfer-case-supports/transfer-case-support-kit-np205
determine if I will address the change in shaft type and rotate my pinion down.
Fix winch solenoid pack or replace winch...... I can either swap in the single solenoid for about $100 - $200 or get a new Superwinch xrc 10K for $550... Not sure what to do here. Still more research to do.

 

[Cottontail]

To Do:

1. Buy a tow rig DONE - proud owner of a 2006 Hemi Commander
2. Source a trailer
3. Check fluids and nuts and bolts
4. Pack

 

[043500]

Dirk does that mean you're gonna get stoopid this year? If you get a trailer?

 

[Cottontail]

I don't know about stupid, but if I can find a trailer, I am willing to try harder things. It's that whole "drive it 5 hours home" thing that's kept me cautious in the past.

 

[Ghost]

To Do:

1. Buy a tow rig DONE - proud owner of a 2006 Hemi Commander
2. Source a trailer
3. Check fluids and nuts and bolts
4. Pack

I've had two. First one was stolen Very happy with them. I have heard they sell them cheaper in AL. I think I have $1800 total in mine.

http://www.lawrimoretrailers.com/home.html

Retail location:

194 Buster Rd

Falkville, AL 35622

 

[Cottontail]

I'm not buying one, Glenn. I have no place to store it. It was hard enough figuring out how to get 4 Jeeps in the garage!

I have a buddy that has one, but it's being used this weekend.

 

[wheelin99s]

got all the parts to finish up my xj, just waiting till friday to get started!

im replacing my timing chain and harmonic balancer
putting in my front locker
gonna add a few braces from my rock sliders back to my frame
change rear diff fluid
check trailer bearings
start packing the trailer up!

 

[Ghost]

I think I have all the parts in! Will be working every day this week to get it all done.....

 

[Wayne Sihler]

Replace radiator and fuel pump that crapped out this week....

finished.

 

[UNCC_99XJ]

Install new lift - done
Install new rear bumper - done
Install new front bumper - done
Install and wire winch - done
Change oil
Check fluids
Pack up!

 

[Cottontail]

To Do:

1. Buy a tow rig DONE - proud owner of a 2006 Hemi Commander
2. Source a trailer DONE
3. Check fluids and nuts and bolts
4. Pack
6. Change oil

 

[wheelin99s]

got all the parts to finish up my xj, just waiting till friday to get started!

im replacing my timing chain and harmonic balancer DONE
putting in my front locker DONE
gonna add a few braces from my rock sliders back to my frame DONE
change rear diff fluid DONE
check trailer bearings DONE
start packing the trailer up!

ALMOST DONE

It was a busy weekend lol

 

[PacificEd]

Plan on being there in 2018. I've got over a year to get it right.

 

[Ghost]

My list has changed.....

Fix steering box shaft seal. Done, swapped in the race jeep box....
New leak at the high and low pressure lines on the new old box. Hope it's just o rings.
Make sure radiator is not leaking. Leak has mysteriously disappeared....
Add rear support to the 205. Ordered: https://www.tmrcustoms.com/axle-drivetrain/transfer-case-supports/transfer-case-support-kit-np205 Built! Just needs paint and to be installed.
determine if I will address the change in shaft type and rotate my pinion down.
Fix winch solenoid pack or replace winch...... I can either swap in the single solenoid for about $100 - $200 or get a new Superwinch xrc 10K for $550... Not sure what to do here. Still more research to do. New Winch Ordered. Happy Fathers day to me!

 

[wheelin99s]

yesterday i made this storage organizer for my long trip, works pretty nice and its strapped down tight to the factory cargo hooks.

heres my inverter that 3500 watts surge 1500 continuous

the top lifts up if i need it too

 

[MELKORsXJ]

TOW RIG:
1. Fix AC DONE - new evaporator
2. Get new tires
3. Get new shocks DONE
4. Install "boost elbow" (to limit boost) DONE - did not function as desired though
5. Replace valve cover gaskets & check/adjust valves
6. Change oil & fuel filter

TRAILER:
1. Install lights
2. Wire up trailer (has none)
3. Get spare tire DONE - not a "trailer" tire, but it's a spare
4. Install D-rings for tie down points DONE

Pick a jeep... depends on how things line up. Would like to bring the Willys... :dunno:

WILLYS next year!:
1. Would like to have better tires
2. Need a battery (can borrow from XJ for trip)
3. Top off fluids... she's a leaker
4. Load up trail gear
(Hasn't seen trails in 4 years)

Or...

XJ:
1. Top off & check fluids
2. Load up trail gear
3. Replace leaking valve cover gasket DONE
4. Top off AC
5. Add power steering cooler
(Hasn't seen trails since last year)

 

[Ghost]

My list has changed.....

Fix steering box shaft seal. Done, swapped in the race jeep box....
New leak at the high and low pressure lines on the new old box. Hope it's just o rings. New o rings and teflon tape and I think it's gone....
Make sure radiator is not leaking. Leak has mysteriously disappeared....
Add rear support to the 205. Ordered: https://www.tmrcustoms.com/axle-drivetrain/transfer-case-supports/transfer-case-support-kit-np205 Built! Just needs paint and to be installed. DONE!
determine if I will address the change in shaft type and rotate my pinion down.
Fix winch solenoid pack or replace winch...... I can either swap in the single solenoid for about $100 - $200 or get a new Superwinch xrc 10K for $550... Not sure what to do here. Still more research to do. New Winch Ordered. Happy Fathers day to me! Installed! DONE!
Still need to finish off the exhaust re route that the new cross member caused.
Need to look at my 205 shifters. The bolt appears to be stripped..... ugh!

 

[Spawn 93]

Any good ideas for where to put a spare tire?

1. Put rear end back together
2. Install wheel studs all around
3. Replace passenger leaf spring center pin
4. Possibly trim fenders
5. Possibly make doors removable
6. Pack

 

[Ghost]

All done! Loading up after work and heading to Camden then hitting the road bright and early tomorrow morning....