Recent content by HossHoffer

Thanks to the help from the previous thread I found and had the lift installed on Capt America. See part 1 of the build here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFXRTN2etqE Paul in the video did a great job of getting my lift on. That said on to the next issues. I already have the fender flare kit...

I ran 33's with 4.10's on Maximus and had no issues however I didn't tow in the mountains. Something to think about as I have to drive over the divide with a teardrop trailer so it may be 4.56. As far as the lift kit goes, I recently helped put a Rough Country kit on and have to say they have...

I'm finally onto my newest build. A 2001 that I picked up to send my daughter to college in. She is back from school so I'm able to get to the build. This rig will be used for trails and towing an teardrop style trailer off highway. What I have scavenged so far: 8.8 axle with disc brakes; Front...

I did some searches but didn'ty find what I was looking for. I am interested in anyones experience with using a larger rim say 16", 17" or 18" if they had any loss of performance in traction on the trails. What would the biggest size of rim be that I could use for a better ride on the roads...

I did some searches but didn'ty find what I was looking for. I am interested in anyones experience with using a larger rim say 16", 17" or 18" if they had any loss of performance in traction on the trails. What would the biggest size of rim be that I could use for a better ride on the roads...

My daughter has Captain America back in town from college and I am fixin' to do some things. BTW, had to change the CPS. You need a good collection of 1/4" extensions and hold your tongue just right on the 2001 to change it. I was also getting ready to lift and put larger tires on. Looking for a...

As soon as the daughter gets back from college I plan on swapping out the transfer case unless there is an easier fix for the part time 4wd. Any suggestions?

I got the daughter off to college for three months so I am gathering parts for the build. I'm going for a tough trail rider not necessarily a rock crawler. Captain America will also be used to tow a teardrop style trailer. That said I want another lift kit with the long arms. Anyone got a...

Uh did my picture not post? Did I mess up the URL? I r a cumpter geek, really!

Sorry I've been away for many moons. Yesterday I bought a '01 XJ Sport. My daughter is taking to Idaho for a semester of college and I will work on it when she gets back. In the mean time I have to get it in shape for the road trip. I have the P0455 Evap canister system has large leak message...

Big Hoss here again. I have been back in Colorado for 6 months after working in AZ and OKC. Long couple of years! I sold Takatoka (ya know, a Cherokee Chief) a few years ago and the son sold Maximus Decimus Meridius last fall so I will start with a clean slate. Want to do another stroker and...

Ok Rob, you're just bringing up old memories. I built up a 347 stroker for a '65 falcon convertible when I was young. By far the best performing muscle car I ever had. I used to kick some serious booty on my friends 350 chevys, partly because I spent a little more on traction and was quite a bit...

Pulled a xfer case today. Just looked for the '95 with the same tranny and found one. My daughter helped me. 4Wheel Parts has an sye kit for $182 so I might go get it in the morning. Thanks for the help. Hope it goes in quick tomorrow cause I still have to get my tool box set up and inventoried...

Hey guys, back from Marana, AZ. Didn't get to wheel at all this summer because of the trouble with the rig. I barely made it back to Aurora on Monday because my transfer case is ready to go mammary glands skyward. (Let's just say the wife and I prayed it home.) Bad x-fer cases make a horrible...

Thanks for the posts. I have to drive into town to get online so this is the first time that I have seen them. I have burped the radiator system. Twice now. I believe that this is just a combination of an old engine and a ired radiator. I really want to rebuild this engine but have nowhere to do...