Recent content by jsparhwk

I’ve always wanted to do a diesel swap... but haven’t yet, is that even on your radar? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just found a BDS kit on the marketplace, based on a cursory look on the forums BDS seems like a pretty good brand? ...“3 1/2 bds lift kit not ad a leaf with jks track bar $500” seems like a decent deal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As far as what I was going for, I was going to do a 3” coil and ACOS coil spacers in the front for a total of 4.5” (to allow for ARB bumper and Winch weight adjustment) Then in the back I was going to do a 3.5” full leaf pack with a 1” shackle. Since shocks go hand in hand…I was going to do...

well I def don't want to spread bad info... and in the interest of others who may read this I tracked down all my sources, however it appears RE's website is down atm. IRO 3” 200lbs per inch -(verified)https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/xj-3-front-coil-springs.html RE1300 (Cherokee) 3.5”...

yes and no… really I had a 3 month period that no work was done due to a Christmas show and Holiday plans, but I did pickup some things on FB Marketplace - Cooper Discoverer S/T 33 x 12.50 x15 and a decent condition Warn M8000 winch. This week I ordered Rims, just basic black D window...

So I’ve done some reading on spring rates and gathered this information…. sorry I should have been better about recording sources but some of its from good ol NAXJA some from other forums… So here are some of the options I’m looking at, stock springs are 180lbs per inch (for comparison) Iron...

Long overdue update: So I did end up ordering the IronMan4x4 Steering box brace, spacer, and swaybar drop bracket. before I worked on that install I was doing a brake job (they were baaad) then had 2 bad wheel studs, so thinking preventive maintenance I decided to replace the hub instead of...

Sorry for my absence, life seems to get in the way of wrenching.....Test from Tapatalk app, just can’t see pictures, anyone else have experience with this? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

ok had my friend come by and take a look at the Ol Jeep and turns out my whole steering box is loose against the frame, but the 3 bolts are all as tight as they can. he suggested maybe just add a thick grade 8 washer to each of the bolts so it will tighten up. (already ordered replacement...

Well tightened up the Allen head at the top of the steering box per Matt’s Bleepin Jeep video and test drove.... Steering seems slightly improved but lots of clicks and pops even on a gentle curve... like it sounds like something is getting ready to fall off... prob not but that’s how it sounds...

I was starting to look into the Durango Steering box swap, but I'll try this first! found his video on a full rebuild of the steering box but not this one, thanks so much! once I'm onsite with the Jeep I'll update with how this went

know this is still a stock vehicle...but as soon as I get some of this stuff straight it wont be lol.... can Anyone help diagnose my steering issues? Im leaning towards it being the axle hubs, video of looseness can be found...

well won't be able to work on the Jeep for a few days due to schedule despite the fact that its beautiful outside. but heres my to do list before I lift... 1. fix loose suspension... my friend suggested I should resolve base issues before I lift so we wont be trying to track down new vs old...

well came home to a flat tire yesterday, went to pull the jack out and had a stuck hatch, pulled the trim out to unlatch and it hadn't come apart like the last one so I pulled it spread some white lithium grease in there and its smooth now. I had already purchased replacement hatch struts b/c...

But straight into the issues Driving it home the steering was very soft, and not quick to respond but wasn’t too worried about it as all those pieces would get replaced when I lift. But almost home in my neighborhood I was going downhill and I let off the gas completely (It has dummy gauges...