A new lease on life....

IXNAYXJ · Feb 14, 2006

I picked up my Jeep from Avonteone's shop yesterday after getting a handful of things done to it, in addition finishing up the gears. Now I have a Jeep that is all one color, with a hatch that a) closes, and b) actually locks! My custom "high-clearence" tie-rod has been replaced by a regular one (should help with tire wear!). The engine is now attached on BOTH sides, and not angled 30 degrees and I can even reach fifth gear and reverse now! My "like-a-politician" driveshaft is crooked no longer. And....drum role.....wait for it....it's got a SPOILER! Time to change my username to RicerJeep!

It's like a whole new Jeep!

Thanks to everyone who helped at Gearfest, and especially John for letting us play in his shop. It sure is good seeing his name in red now!

-----Matt-----

ECKSJAY · Feb 14, 2006

Wait, the hatch matches the rest of the Jeep?

IXNAYXJ · Feb 14, 2006

ECKSJAY said:
Wait, the hatch matches the rest of the Jeep?

The shiney new white one does!

-----Matt-----

red91 · Feb 14, 2006

whats your milage limit on that lease ?

IXNAYXJ · Feb 14, 2006

red91inWA said:
whats your milage limit on that lease ?

The leasing company said that they didn't want it back after the lease was up...I can't imagine why, though.

-----Matt-----

XJourney · Feb 15, 2006

Pics???? I want a spoiler too.

GirlScout1 · Feb 15, 2006

A spoiler huh? I need to see that! Glad you got it back too!

Avanteone · Feb 15, 2006

It's not a SPOILER per say.. it's the little wind deflector thingy that came on a lot of the XJ's without a rear wiper. The way Matt drives, it won't stay on long anyways

J

ECKSJAY · Feb 15, 2006

Avanteone said:
It's not a SPOILER per say.. it's the little wind deflector thingy that came on a lot of the XJ's without a rear wiper. The way Matt drives, it won't stay on long anyways

J

In that case, I'd better steal it from him. One of those would be REALLY handy in the ash and dust where I bird hunt.

IXNAYXJ · Feb 15, 2006

Avanteone said:
It's not a SPOILER per say.. it's the little wind deflector thingy that came on a lot of the XJ's without a rear wiper. The way Matt drives, it won't stay on long anyways

J

Spoil sport!

-----Matt-----

PDeeXJ · Feb 15, 2006

Pics!

Sniggs · Feb 15, 2006

pdxxjnoob said:
Pics!

Okay, Here's Bea Arthur:

Pidgeons:

Barney's three proctologists:

Duct Tape:

1957 Dodge Coronet:

El Ka-Bong!:

Bowling Shoes:

Kilroy:

Tim-may!!

and a Special Sock! :

2xtreme · Feb 16, 2006

Matt,

That is wonderful to hear. You might want to take that spoiler off before it rips off your new purdy white tailgate?

I can't wait to get back on the trail. I do have my rear axle back in, just needs brakes bled, oil and wheels back on it. The engine is still in the finishing touches also. I am hoping to get it done so that I can do another snow run this winter!!

Mark, you really have a way of taking us off course

Michael

Sniggs · Feb 16, 2006

...heh... I lernt it all from a certain Jeepin' Rabbi we all know....

IXNAYXJ · Feb 16, 2006

2xtreme said:
Matt,

That is wonderful to hear. You might want to take that spoiler off before it rips off your new purdy white tailgate?

I can't wait to get back on the trail.

Michael

I want to go wheelin' so bad I can taste it--- It doesn't taste that great, but I still want some. I might just have to go up to Tinkham this weekend, or maybe a quick Evans run...hmmmm. Anybody interested?

-----Matt-----

XJCasper · Feb 17, 2006

Gotta work here, but I have been dying to try out my 4.56's.

Jason

2xtreme · Feb 17, 2006

IXNAYXJ said:
I want to go wheelin' so bad I can taste it--- It doesn't taste that great, but I still want some. I might just have to go up to Tinkham this weekend, or maybe a quick Evans run...hmmmm. Anybody interested?

-----Matt-----

I am getting close. I got the push rods in and torqued. I should have the valve cover and rest of the engine back together as well as the axle done within the week. Once it is all back together I need to take it down to my exhaust shop to get a new down pipe made for the new header.

My problem is going to be days available to go. I will look at a calander and pick a day soon!!

Michael

XJourney · Feb 17, 2006

I have been thinking about March 11 to Jacks Pass. Anyone interested???

XJCasper · Feb 17, 2006

Too soon for me. Long story, short...

I might not be able to make any snow runs this year. Is there a date set for August and Oregon?

Thanks
Jason

ECKSJAY · Feb 17, 2006

JMotorsprt said:
Is there a date set for August and Oregon?

Thanks
Jason

Hopefully soon. I'm gathering a few more details and will be posting up, probably end of next week.

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