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The "what do you have to do" thread

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Matt S.

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Fresno, CA
So, what do you all have to do to get ready for this trip!? Its still a good ways off, but I know I got a CRAP load to do.

Hence why I wont be driving my jeep haha. I think I will be sporting "Green Junk" during the week.
 
Change oil.
Reload the CD changer.
Drive to Shaver.
Wheel for the weekend.
Borrow Scrappy's daily driver to get back up to work during the week.
Drive back to Shaver.
Wheel another weekend.
Drive home.
Anything else is just a bonus.

Bonus items may include:

Limit straps.
New, trussed D30 housing.
Hydro assist.
Alloy USA rear shafts to match my fronts.
5 gallons of Bondo.
New bumpers just because.
Rock lights.
Learn to drive.
 
Fix my knuckle. Trim my fenders. Thats about it!
 
Get rid of what is causing the Code 27 error
Finish rear half doors
install new CSF radiator+T-state
and
Maybe see if I can borrow a trailer
 
Well I will probably join you guys for Friday's Swamp run so I have a bit of a list (although most of this needs to be done by the SoCal Fest):

Replace engine.
Replace lower engine wiring loom.
Get beer.
Get Alloys, install.
Maybe toughen up steering.
Get beer.
Paint M416.
Get new tires for M416.
Title M416.
Get beer.
Pack for week long camping trip.
Fill M416 with said beer.
Go camping with Holly.
Drink beer.
Go to Sierra Fest base camp on Thursday night.
Drink beer.
Wake up Friday.
Drive to Swamp.
Drink beer.

Well that's not too much, now is it?
 
Replace loud muffler with quiet one.
Pack
Fix whatever breaks this summer.
Get a job, then request time off.
 
Replace my alternator.........one of these days.
 
Buy MJ....
Check

Get five free 33" mud rovers... :cheers:
check...

Remove Jankieness associated with bed... :gee:
Under deconstruction...

Bob MJ bed...
only in pictures

Spring Over w/XJ springs...
half check

Truss front and rear axles...
not even close

Swap 2WD drivetrain for 4WD drivetrain...
half check

Get free black gloss boat paint...
check

Sand MJ...
Nope

Paint MJ...
Negatory

Take MJ on test run...
eventualy

Fix what broke on test run... :repair:
not there yet

Drive MJ to Shaver lake...
I hope
 
alloys front and rear
regear to 4.56's
lock rear with ECTED, front with aussie
cage it
get doors removable
fix steering, fender flares, other
 
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1. Alloys front and rear - Rears are comming next week
2. Re-gear to 4.56 - Doing this week
3. Install cage - Step one - getting powder coated, done in 5-10 days
4. Trim fenders for Bushwackers (i know, I know, I only got em for $100 though)
5. Get some kind of rear locker for the 8.25

And most importantly, hope we're slow at work so I can get some time off!
 
Onkover said:
Get rid of what is causing the Code 27 error
Finish rear half doors
install new CSF radiator+T-state
and
Maybe see if I can borrow a trailer
Click to expand...
Got the radiator and t-state in
wating on a balast resistor and still tracking down code 27 issue
Still got to finish back doors.. been slacking on that
discovered crack in muffler... may have to send it in for warranty repair/replacement
Changed plugs and wires
changed diff fluid
Have to replace Heim on track bar
and...and...and
I'm trying to amke it though
 
Replace motor mounts (rubber? who says they need rubber in those thingys?)
Buy parts and rebuild both Full Traction UCA joints.
Rebuild X-fer case and install 39 tooth speedo gear(maybe. got parts, just can't afford down time for my dd).
Get spare shafts (anyone got extra 30-spine c-35 shafts?).
Install/tune/test new antenna and coax.
Buy/install new plugs/wires/cap and rotor.
Put a floor in the roof rack so things will not fall out so easily.
Other than that , I'm ready!!!
 
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I have to make a crossmember that isnt sheetmetal...

or at least make one that doesnt have stress cracks all the way though it...

Id like to have a cage... but probably wont...
Id like to have an atlas... but probably wont...
Id like to have hydro assist... but probably wont...
Id like to have time to finish any project that ive started... but I probably wont...
 
-Install one peice shaft for front 30
-One ton steering for said D30
-Replace driveshaft ujoints
-Rewire winch
-Rewire all accesories
-Make gas tank skid
-Install heat sheilds for muffler and cat
-Put interior carpet back in
-Weld on more bumper mounts
-Take off or remount doors
-Find and put in tranny cooler
-Redo cb antenna and mount
-Reweld rear fenders
-And if I have time, make and install front 44. :D

Im sure Im missing a bunch, and will most likely remember the day before I leave.
 
Install new steering
Install gears and aussie for front 30
put my 35's on
Maybe new rims
maybe new leafs for the rear
Not be lazy and actually do the things i just said
First three should be done for memorial day as i am going to the Rubicon
 
Ben H said:
Replace loud muffler with quiet one.
Pack
Fix whatever breaks this summer.
Get a job, then request time off.
Click to expand...

Got job, and time off! I will be there Monday afternoon.
The muffler is staying.
 
Update below! The list grows shorter!

GSequoia said:
Well I will probably join you guys for Friday's Swamp run so I have a bit of a list (although most of this needs to be done by the SoCal Fest):

Replace engine.
Replace lower engine wiring loom.
Get beer. DONE
Get Alloys, install.
Maybe toughen up steering.
Get beer. DONE
Paint M416.
Get new tires for M416.
Title M416.
Get beer.
Pack for week long camping trip.
Fill M416 with said beer.
Go camping with Holly.
Drink beer.
Go to Sierra Fest base camp on Thursday night.
Drink beer.
Wake up Friday.
Drive to Swamp.
Drink beer.

Well that's not too much, now is it?
Click to expand...
 
Phil said:
5 gallons of Bondo.
Click to expand...


'Phil, If you buy bondo, I will stop being your friend...'




:gee:
 
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