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Speed_racer ,.if you want send me a email at : [email protected] for info on those plans useing 5"inch X 2"inch 3/16" rect box tubeing for the front winch bumper- BILLXJ

90xjDave and others- I can share some diagrams and dimensions, via the "back-channel" ( email ) to save some bandwith here at the NAXJA forum of a excellent cost-effective custom-built front winch bumper by Borton-If you have some access to a welder and a good steel supply you are good to go...

. want to reply to above post ,.. errr,..Rather than getting into some "circular logic" discussion and exchange with " Urban Redneck"-,.. ." but have to ask...if you spend this much time",..etc ..etc,.- I just want to say yes :D and I will expend and spend the time or effort to find any...

got up bright and early(..well not really. early..) and went down to our local Autozone auto parts store here in the midwest and was advised by a young "lad" behind the counter ,... that "nothing like an adjustable coil spacer exists "-:confused: Go figure ?? Does anybody(...

..thx to all for the comments- will be going to the local Autozone first thing tommorow :rolleyes: ..thiirty bucks,.or so for a set ? I am assumeing from azxjman's comment of seeing something similiar to the ACOS front coil spring adjustable unit being used on a XJ that I too might just...

is there a good cost effective alternative to purchaseing some of those commercially available adjustable front coil spacers or "Acos" :rolleyes: - I would like the ease of makeing some quick front end height changes without all the other front end disassembly required - I am really...

..have some pieces of 1/4"inch mild steel just laying around in the shop and wanted to know if this thickness would be appropriate for fabricating up some bumper attachments between the unibody frame mount and a front winch bumper- I am torn between attempting to fabricate a...

I would also be interested in finding some plans for rock rails. There was some really nice plans useing 2"x2"inch x 3/16"inch-wall box tube submitted here at the NAXJA forum sometime ago(..maybe six or seven months..? ), and now that I have aqquired some rudimentary fabrication and MIG...

:rolleyes: just returned from purchaseing piece of 3/8"inch thick 8"inch wide x 37" long flat mild steel plate ($20.00 )and was thinking about fabricating a straight-across flat crossmember with modifications for the installation of some custom long-arms, similar to something I have seen on...

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yes,djmilo I now remember seeing an earlier post on this topic but what were some of the results/issues did you have with re-working the stock trackbar ?--TIA- Will be waiting and hopeing to to hear of supply sources for threaded-machine couplings. BILLXJ

After working and makeing repairs/adjustments(..inchitis..? )and frequent re-centering of the axle I am thinking towards the future and a possible commercial purchase of a adjustable TB or simply cutting the stock TB and possibly useing a machined threaded piece between the cut-out portion in...

:rolleyes: thought that I would solict some advice and comments on a "home-brew" adjustable TB . I am thinking of fabricating a custom-made adjustable trackbar useing the stock TB and some type of high-strengh screw-in and welded machine fittings and was wondering what material items and...

,.another very good reason to be here at the NAXJA forum-.err, I am thinking that I have just had the same experience as GOTMUD? -I also have the 1986 XJ and my initial impression after getting under and viewing the metal tag on the transfer case was that I had a NP208C-I would cordially...

err ,sorry for the temporary "brain-glitch" and confuseing and exasperated tenor of my earlier commentarty and post-attempting to quickly finish-up XJ before onset of colder weather here in midwest-have to calmly slow down-Thanks again for the prompt reply -I believe I have now locally resolved...

worried about possible drive-train mis-alignment and resulting issues/problems-Also attempting at same time to swap a rebuilt engine with addition of my newly custom fabricated transfer case,.1/4"inch thick flat cross-member,.. again at the same time as putting in a new rear axle setup under...

RCP Phx,.. for "Hero of the Planet"!!:angel:-Thanks to you and many others ,Richard Goatman,small pederson, etc.. here at the NAXJA website for this and the many other comments/advice and posts you and numerous others have provided that have been of great personal assistance with my ole XJ...

:cool: got ye olde transfer case apart again and was wondering just how cost-effective this choice would be and if there is any merit for opting to install the "heavy-duty" transfer case chain plus some additional cost rather than getting the lower cost standard chain-This is a limited off-road...

was wondering if there is any problem with leaveing the ole XJ sitting/resting on the rear leaf-springs only without the shock-absorbers installed for a couple of months or so- I recently had to shift directions and "Old Man Winter" has sorta interupted the repair process-Worried about all that...

I would go with option : # 2) 1999 8.8 explorer 4:10's Limited slip 41,000 miles .. cost $ 450.00-And always before any purchase,carefully inspect and check-out the inside of the Ford 8.8 axle for broken/missing clutch plates-Look for metal pieces/shaveings on the magnetic pick-up filler...