Recent content by phurealdeaux

the rigidity of this particular bumper, or any after market bumper, is not in question.... the question is: if one removes the "crumple zone" (being the oem bumper) and replaces it with an aftermarket bumper of superior strength (compared to the oem bumper) during a minor accident, will the...

one question for those with "super-ultra-mega bumpers". are you concerned that in an accident, your bumper is the strongest link? i would think that in a minor accident that, rather than bending your oem bumper, you'll either tear out the bumper mounts or at the least tweak the front end...

i'm not a welder. i don't even have a welder but, this looks like a good excuse to get one and learn..... what kind of welder at bare minimum is required to weld this 3/16" steel up? i'm looking at a 115V 15A input/ 63A-90A output, no gas, mig welders from harbor freight ($159). would this...

sounds like you need a 3 core radiator and a 16psi cap....

if you want to ask questions on this site, you'll need to grow a thick skin and get used to people cursing your darkness rather than offering you light..... good luck

check your control arm bushings

that doesn't look like austin to me! except for maybe the rainbow thing. hehe.

nice rig. got any pics on flat ground?

oooohhhh..... when, where, and how much??????? oh, and how much weight can that support before sagging? 100lbs for wheel/tire + 80lbs for a water can and gas can??????

depending on your budget, you can get away with a front drive shaft out of an automatic xj with a 231 xfer case....

try a tie rod and ends from a v8 wj.....

to correct MY death wobble, i installed adjustable control arms (rubicon express) to get my steering geometry correct then aligned it (but, i need to replace my axle end upper control arm bushings to be completely "wobble free")..... you might also want to get an adjustable track bar (rusty's...

anyone ever attempt to install a 97+ model center console into a pre 97 xj? does it fit? any major problems during the install?

try a ball joint press. proportedly works without issue..... i'll let you know, i'll be doing the same this weekend.....

thanks, xjman, looks like a very informative site.