My Green Machine Blog

[100K XJ]

Hello !
Like many in the chapter, I've decided to make a blog about all my upcoming builds and report on progress of my second of two XJ's I've owned, the first being my '99 Cherokee with 3.5'' lift "Old Blue", and the newest being the awesome Green Machine with 4.5'' lift and 32's, loaded with protection, and geared with a locker in the rear.
As I bid farewell to my first Jeep I welcome more adventures in the Green Machine :yap:

On the first day:

 

[rocknxj]

We had some great times in Old Blue, didn't we? I'm sure the GM will bring you even more memories. Looking good, dude.

 

[100K XJ]

Sure did, even all the trips away from the rocks, or the time it got caught in that duel in Arizona...
We still gotta figure out a time I'm not working to test the GM....

 

[matttaylor1976]

Lets get that thing out soon. Cant wait to see it in action!

 

[srmitchell]

Looks sweet.

Love the 32's.

 

[SeansXJ]

IllustratedXJ did a nice job on that thing! time to add your own touch to it.

 

[rocknxj]

Looks sweet.

Love the 32's.

Funny thing about those tires. The sidewall has a note that indicates they are unidirectional and the white letters can only be facing out.

 

[SeansXJ]

Funny thing about those tires. The sidewall has a note that indicates they are unidirectional and the white letters can only be facing out.

there asemmetrical not directional.

if you check Goodyears website it clearly says they can be mounted either or..my 33s said the same on the sidewall, my 35s don't say it and also have no white walls at all. my understanding is that it was there intentions to make it directional but after funky reviews thay changed there mind but never changed the mold??? whatever the case is your ok to mount them however your heart desires.

 

[jimbosz07]

Looks great!

 

[100K XJ]

I've already added some Pioneer speakers, they sound much better than stock.
I also took off the rear sway bar IllustratedXJ left on, I'll have to add some more pics soon

 

[100K XJ]

Here's the uninstall of the sway bar:

I need a new exhaust next

 

[srmitchell]

Nice. That was the first thing I did, and didn't notice any different on road ride.

Its useless!

 

[jimbosz07]

Yea I didn't notice mine either. Apparently on a stock ride it restricts the flex a lot and lowers the RTI score about 100 points

 

[100K XJ]

Heres some random pics I just took of the Green Machine:

 

[100K XJ]

Heres a little project that I did on Old Blue, but still need to do on the Green Machine. It's a simple bypass switch that kills the annoying beeping noise you get when you leave the keys in the ignition with the door open or lights on.

The main 3 wire connector was found under the kick panel and side panel the hood latch is molded in with.

If you disconnect all three wires the interior dome lights will not work when you open the driver's door, so only the middle wire needs to be cut.

And here it is all hot glued on and ready to do some switchin'. It may be completely pointless but its neat to have little mods like this that work. Just don't forget your keys or lights when the beep is off!

 

[connor0770]

Wow this jeep looks great! its amazing how much taller 32's and a 4.5 lift is then Ol Blue..we gotta get out to PC some time and test this baby out

 

[100K XJ]

I heard Prairie City won't reopen for use until October unfortunately..., we'll need to find another wheeling spot

 

[srmitchell]

Go to Hollister.

Oh wait, you live in Sac. lol

Seriously dude, love the setup.

 

[SeansXJ]

Rattlesnake bar at Folsom lake has some cool places to cruise around. gotta catch it before the water comes up though. the rangers don't mind you cruising around, just no tearing up the grass or mud pits, they really don't like that. but to put it an 4low and put around is just fine. its better then nothing! i usually hit Folsom for testing and toss a line in the water.

 

[connor0770]

Rattlesnake bar at Folsom lake has some cool places to cruise around. gotta catch it before the water comes up though. the rangers don't mind you cruising around, just no tearing up the grass or mud pits, they really don't like that. but to put it an 4low and put around is just fine. its better then nothing! i usually hit Folsom for testing and toss a line in the water.

really??? does it cost anything to get int?