Behold the Frog...5.5" lift is complete.

[rocknxj]

Here's anothe update on the post-lifted Frog...

Ordered a set of sway bar brackets from Poly Performance (13 bucks each, plus shipping and tax) and plan to cut and reweld my sway bar brackets. Currently, my drag link touches the passenger side sway bar bracket during right turns. During max flex, I would lose all turning to the right. The new brackets are taller and will clear the drag link, preventing contact during turns. Guys in my off-road club will help cut and weld. Aint they sweet?

Front non-winch bumper ordered from AJ's Offroad is still on holding status. I hope AJ gets that fire put out soon. I need to wheel and can't until I regain my lost clearance. His bumper will allow me to remove the front stock bumper.

I purchased a set of oil filter adapter o-rings yesterday to stop another oil leak. The pavement beneath the Frog looks like Valdeez Alaska. Price came to 8 bucks plus tax. I plan on changing the o-rings tonight after work, or Saturday before the Cal4Wheel Convention in Sacto. I hope I win the raffle vehicle - 2010 Wranger Rubicon JK with decent build parts.

I received my transfer case skid plate from JCR Offroad and will install that this weekend. Probably after the Convention. That sucker looks and feels nice. Wait...it might rain. I had better take tomorrow off from work. No, I'm the boss. Can't do that.

Work sucks. I should be home wrenching on the XJ. Just a thought.

 

[srmitchell]

Funny you should ask. I tried to figure mpg on two separate tanks and had to disconnect the battery both times due to other maintenance. That, naturally, cleared my odometer and I did not log the miles up to that point.

I do believe I am getting 17 mpg based on where the fuel needle sits and the number of miles I've driven on this tank. I'll be able to figure that out tomorrow or Saturday and will post the results.

RPMs sit about 2200 at 65 mph and there's plenty of pedal left for acceleration beyond that. Power feels like stock.

Sweet, Thats kinda what Im getting on 31's. So to have 33's and actually have power... with decent mileage? Sounds like a good plan.

 

[rocknxj]

Sweet, Thats kinda what Im getting on 31's. So to have 33's and actually have power... with decent mileage? Sounds like a good plan.

I FINALLY got around to checking my fuel efficiency. After 177 miles, I got 14.5 mpg. That 3/4 tank was about half freeway and half city driving, plus I am sporting a rack which probably drops the mileage by about .5 mpg (historically speaking). I will keep checking on each successive tank, but I'm sure it will be in that ball park. I am happy with that.

 

[srmitchell]

Better than mine. Im getting 13.5 on 31's. FAIL.

 

[rocknxj]

Better than mine. Im getting 13.5 on 31's. FAIL.

I got rid of the $30k family truckster ('06 Honda Odyssey) that was getting 13 mpg as a daily average. I'm happier with a $5k XJ that gets slightly better mpg.

 

[jimbosz07]

Don't even. I'm gettin 11.5. I'm on 33s with stock gears though. Goin to 4.56s real soon. I want my power back!

Sweet Jeep rocknxj!

 

[srmitchell]

Yeah, but do you drive 20 miles a day? I put gas in this thing too much. lol

 

[SeansXJ]

Don't even. I'm gettin 11.5. I'm on 33s with stock gears though. Goin to 4.56s real soon. I want my power back!

Sweet Jeep rocknxj!

were in the same boat!!

 

[rocknxj]

I drive 35 each way, and have been for the past 13 years. 70 miles a day racks up the mileage, but I bought a Civic for the gas savings. I still prefer to drive the Jeep though, but when I do, I fill up every three days.

Wow, that answer was all over the place. Don't post when you've been drinking. Maker's Mark did a number on me tonight!

 

[jimbosz07]

Nah I'm lucky I only drive about 10 or so miles a day. I borrow my grandma's Toyota Solara when I need to go somewhere far too so I guess I really can't complain

 

[rocknxj]

Sometimes ya gotta drive the distance to make the bucks. Jobs are scarce these days.