Recent content by sporkton

Regarding the looking stock item. Does that mean just no fancy/colorful/shiny objects around the engine bay that wouldnt normally be there, or is it more conservative. I was considering going for a bit of a higher end stroker which would require a head replacement and probably exhaust and intake...

This is for a 95 i forgot to mention.

I live in socal and thus smog checks every 2 years. I'm wondering what are some smog safe mods Also what is the deal with smog and a stroker? I saw some mention that the emissions are about the same if not cleaner in a stroker, but I'm concerned with the visual inspection. Maybe I'm dumb but...

The company is out of state.

My windshield was replaced right before I bought the jeep. Recently it seems to be leaking, Right in the top center, right above the rearview mirror. I lifted up a side of the rubber and it looks like there is no sealant other in there at all. My understanding is all I have to do is get some...

I just wanted to do it cause I thought it would be fun and yes i thought about a bench seat for just that reason. It sounds like all of it is pretty difficult all around so I suppose ill have to do something else fun instead. thanks for the input.

I saw a joke in a thread the other day that was commenting on a column shift in an XJ and started thinking it might be a fun mod to eliminate the console section of my XJ. Of the three parts(shifter, Park brake, tcase shifter), the Park break appears to be a pretty easy swap from a Comanche. The...

I have a similar issue, i understand its related to a vacuum leak. The diverter is controlled via vacuum. The defroster is the default position for air, so the fact that its going only there could indicate there isnt enough vacuum to otherwise control it. Or the simpler answer might just be...

Are there any tips as far as maintaining mechanical functionality for a jeep that is use to warm weather but will be parked in snow for about 10 days? weather report says it will get down to about 20, several inches of snow is possible and it will be in an open parking lot. My XJ grew up in...

I was considering a 44/60 swap but now im considering the 9 instead of the 60. I'm at the same point as you, still doing research on it but 9 seemed to have better after market support. also considering the 8.8. At 5.13 i assume youre looking at 37 tires?

There is a great place in north long beach, Ive had him work on several of my cars jeeps and other. One thing I really liked about him is that hes honest, more than once he has said "this part is easy, you can do it at home, you dont need me to do it". he knows im mechanically inclined. he is...

What is the best way to find out about a trail. I looked at the trail on google maps but that wasnt useful at all. Im googling pictures of the trails but thats not turning out to be very useful either. Basically how do i found out what the terrain is like? Like a site that does trail reviews...

Looks like due to weather were just gonna check out the azuza trail/park thingy.

Preferably within 45 minutes of Laguna Hills. Also preferably something easy since this is the first test run with the jeep and its new lift.

I just called and they said its closed due to weather from earlier in the week and no due to fire danger due to high wind forecast but they are considering opening it up tomorrow. I just have to call tomorrow and ask. They said the website is usually accurate but for the day the day they open it...