Recent content by Lodi Jim

As stated previously, D&C has Cross Bracing on the A and B pillars and is designed to be utilized in the front and the back seats. S&WRacing has some triangulation but cross bracing on the A pillar would be nice. Having a B pillar would be nice. The tringulation would restrict access to the rear...

You would be surprised at how much these Rigs weigh if you make them the Swiss Army knife of Jeeps. Aftermarket f/r bumpers, winch, full rollcage, beefy skidplates, roofrack, Tuffy toolboxes, spare parts galore and any tool necessary to utilize them, 2nd battery, full icechest and refrigerator...

One good source of information is Calguns.net You will find great information and guns/parts for sale.

Looks like that it will not go flat on you. Probably will hate mud.

Swapped my '88 to a salvage yard '92 about eight years ago. Flush system out before install. Advice for overflow bottles in previous posts are good. Lever vent caps are easy to work with. Suggest you change out motor mounts real soon to protect the radiator.

Had a two year commute of 55 miles one way when the XJ had 4.56 gears and 32 in tires. The AX-15 allowed for somewhat decent mileage at speeds under 70 mph.The XJ has been retired from DD'ing for over six years now, after the second time the steering box bolts failed, but that is not what this...

Air Bake cookie sheets have two sheets of aluminum with an air gap between them. My second battery is directly over the catalytic converter for six years with zero ill effects in the California heat.

Might meet up at Deer Valley on Saturday, I will be coming from Hiway 88. Depends on how the Rubicon and my Jeep get along...

Our Club adopted trail is Slickrock. Here is the latest information: We had a report from a member of 4x4 In Motion that they had heard that our trail was closed until July15th. I called the Calavaras RD, to confirm, he was right. due to the current snow levels they have closed some areas and...

One of the Clubs I belong to has Slickrock as our 'Adopted Trail'. Last weekend there was still plenty of snow on HiWay 4 side. The Forest Service will begin plowing to Spicer Lake today, June 13. The FS believes it will take about a week. We are not planning to 'Open' Slickrock until July 2nd...

Glad that you and the Mrs. had a nice time without kids. FYI, every October there is an outdoor Venue at Harrahs South Shore that Hagar plays with his band Chickenfoot. Plan on going, awesome show.

1988 Renix with over 300,000 miles. Passed without a glitch. Changed oil and put original airbox back on. Had it good and warmed up. I Love My Jeep... In fifteen years, only changed valve cover gasket and Replaced oil pump the first time I did the RMS. The last two times my converter was not...

There is one in Lodi.

For future reference, when using dual post batteries, run the engine on the side post. Put your High Amp load on the Top Post. How many Amps does a Starter draw versus how many Amps a Winch draws. And I like that idea of the Junction block.

Oxygen Sensor and Converter, New Plugs, Oil. Check Proper Function of EGR and verify all Vacuum Lines. Converter needs 50 Miles to 'Cure'. Get the 4.0 warmed up, really warmed up. Good Luck!