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Fix it so your chit don't suck

playwithit

playwithit

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What's left to do to your rigs in prep for Sierra Fest?

Mine is a nice and small list, which could change after running Mix Canyon next Sunday:

1. Adjust both front and rear bump stops.
2. Fix leak at rear brake line
3. Grease zerks
4. Change oil
 
Oh joy... Here's mine.

- buy/install tires
- install gears
- cut front fenders
- cut n fold rear fenders
- shorten front bumper due to clearance issues
- Finish rear bumper
- bump stop
-EDIT: install/wire rock lights

I think (hope) that's it....

And the kick is that I will only be home for 10 more days to work on this along with a run to the junkyard and fixing whatever I break at Srmitchell's SR/dv run.
 
Stuff I did:

Purchased spare u-joints for D/S and front axle
Removed 7-pin trailer harness from rear bumper
Changed C8.25 and D30 diff fluid and install Lube Locker (Royal Purple)
Installed mini skids on D30 axle
Swapped driving lights for lower profile version
Changed engine oil and filter (Royal Purple)
Torqued suspension bolts
Aligned leaf springs and torque u-bolts
Adjusted rear/parking brakes
Lubed all zerks
Rotated KM2's
Bought .357 ammo
Bought anti-bear spray
Bought cheap beer in a can (MGD...barf)

Stuff to do:
Buy spare front D/S
Replace crappy JVC radio head
Remount Firestick and adjust SWR
Trim rear fenders
Change plugs (to Champion)
Check/top off TC fluid
Restore Airbag/horn/cruise control functionality
Test rig during Sean's DV/Slick Rock run on 21-24 July
Fix rig and test again during Jeepers Jamboree on 28-31 July
 
Well, I think my list is pretty short:

Modify front bumps / install Prothanes
Relocate axle end sway bar link mounts
Reinforce factory front axle bracketry with some additional welds / gussets
Create a heat shield for my ARB lines in the engine compartment
Organize / add to my wheelin' tool kit
Improve my collection of spare parts
Install NAXJA sticker

Should be good... :thumbup:
 
My list is pretty short:

Make it start
Make it run
Make it turn
Make it stop
Provide fueling and cooling
provide exhaust muffling

currently it does none of those things. :anon:
 
Jeep450r said:
Oh joy... Here's mine.

- buy/install tires
- install gears
- cut front fenders
- cut n fold rear fenders
- shorten front bumper due to clearance issues
- Finish rear bumper
- bump stop
-EDIT: install/wire rock lights

I think (hope) that's it....

And the kick is that I will only be home for 10 more days to work on this along with a run to the junkyard and fixing whatever I break at Srmitchell's SR/dv run.
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kevin, you REALLY need to add "install tow points" on the top of your list.:laugh2:
 
Wishing he had the U-Bolt style yokes . . .

IMGP1698.jpg
 
XJ_ranger said:
My list is pretty short:

Make it start
Make it run
Make it turn
Make it stop
Provide fueling and cooling
provide exhaust muffling

currently it does none of those things. :anon:
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Stuff in red still needs to happen. and tie up a million loose ends. 5 days till its on the trailer and I'm headed south... :gee:

Letterman said:
Wishing he had the U-Bolt style yokes . . .

IMGP1698.jpg
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Caption should read: Wishing his radius arm front suspension didn't have a drivers side upper that contacted the pinion yoke.
 
fyrfytr1717 said:
Well, I think my list is pretty short:

Modify front bumps / install Prothanes
Relocate axle end sway bar link mounts
Reinforce factory front axle bracketry with some additional welds / gussets
Create a heat shield for my ARB lines in the engine compartment
Organize / add to my wheelin' tool kit
Improve my collection of spare parts
Install NAXJA sticker

Should be good... :thumbup:
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Some progress...

Spare parts collection was greatly improved with the addition of a complete set of cro-mo D30 shafts and joints, driveshaft u-joints, pitman arm, Currie drag link end, and a stock steering set up. Hopefully that (in addition to what I already had) is enough to get me by, or at least gives me something to barter with...

Also got my ARB lines shielded from the engine bay heat. My air system is invincible now! :roflmao:

Tuesday should be bumpstop / welding day if all goes right! Hope I have time to get that NAXJA sticker installed before the run...
 
fyrfytr1717 said:
Some progress...

Spare parts collection was greatly improved with the addition of a complete set of cro-mo D30 shafts and joints, driveshaft u-joints, pitman arm, Currie drag link end, and a stock steering set up. Hopefully that (in addition to what I already had) is enough to get me by, or at least gives me something to barter with...

Also got my ARB lines shielded from the engine bay heat. My air system is invincible now! :roflmao:

Tuesday should be bumpstop / welding day if all goes right! Hope I have time to get that NAXJA sticker installed before the run...
Click to expand...

Nice, I finished the list with the exception of the front bump stops. I focused on the the back half. Changed out the leaf spring center pins that were questionable. Pain in the butt. No more brake fluid leakage. Wheeled a little on Sunday with the Jeep packed for SierraFest. Did fine. I am almost ready.

Work is a little scary right now. I scheduled this trip 2 1/2 monthes ago and now everyones in a panic. I guess I will just get done as much as possible this week and quietly not show up for work on the 8th.
 
Drove the damn thing...

16kzvj9.jpg
 
List updated after the last two weekends of wheeling:

rocknxj said:
Stuff I did:

Purchased spare u-joints for D/S and front axle
Changed C8.25 and D30 diff fluid and install Lube Locker (Royal Purple)
Installed mini skids on D30 axle Update: Took many hits. Welds held.
Swapped driving lights for lower profile version Update: Worked well.
Changed engine oil and filter (Royal Purple)
Torqued suspension bolts Update: Must retorque everything.
Aligned leaf springs and torqued u-bolts Update: Torqued to 100 ft/lbs. Will realign and torque to 120 ft/lbs.
Adjusted rear/parking brakes
Lubed all zerks
Rotated KM2's
Bought cheap beer in a can (MGD...barf) Update: I drank 29 of them last weekend. Not good, but tolerable. May buy more for SF.

Stuff to do:
Install new Currie steering Update: On order. Supposed to have been here yesterday...
Buy spare front D/S
Remount Firestick and adjust SWR Update: Never remounted rear Firestick. Antenna marked up paint during first day half of Rubicon. Removed antenna. May throw in trash.
Trim rear fenders Update: Front and rear fenders removed. Preparing to begin cutting.
Change plugs (to Champion)
Check/top off TC fluid
Restore Airbag/horn/cruise control functionality Update: This will never happen.
Test rig during Sean's DV/Slick Rock run on 21-24 July Update: Tested. No issues.
Fix rig and test again during Jeepers Jamboree on 28-31 July Update: Tested. Broke front bump stop. Rubbed rear fenders. Got new vibes at 60+ mph. Will check u-joints.
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rocknxj said:
List updated after the last two weekends of wheeling:
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I will help you with the beer at SV, I will have some home grown Reno
beer!
 
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