My "Hero" Blog

[XJ_Rudolph]

Glad you got her rolling! Cant wait to see her later this week.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Awesome kev!

 

[Luke95]

Dang!! I must have been unlucky!

I should change it now it is getting Shitty. I think it is time to play the inside of the frame and the out side j truck box it.

 

[JeepinSeal]

Looks good man.

 

[Jeep450r]

Thanks guys! It was down for too long for not enough work.

It seems I tore an O-Ring on the front cap of the steering box during reassembly and it leaks when under pressure. Gonna pull the box tonight and try to replace that o-ring, but I don't know where to get a replacement o-ring. Any recommendations? It's a big one, like 3 or 3.5" in diameter.


I also didn't replace my steering like I wanted to before I came home. So, that's on the list for this week.

 

[XJ_Rudolph]

Thanks guys! It was down for too long for not enough work.

It seems I tore an O-Ring on the front cap of the steering box during reassembly and it leaks when under pressure. Gonna pull the box tonight and try to replace that o-ring, but I don't know where to get a replacement o-ring. Any recommendations? It's a big one, like 3 or 3.5" in diameter.


I also didn't replace my steering like I wanted to before I came home. So, that's on the list for this week.

SOMETIMES ace has that typa stuff, we can check the new one downtown tonight. And autozone might have a rebuild kit? Also should check monument, they have a lot of loose random parts in the back.

 

[cencal96xj]

Happy birthday bro!

 

[Johnnie Walker]

I know parts store carry the Motormite O-ring kit of sorts. Only a few dollars and the sizes vary a bit.

 

[goodwilljeeper]

I know parts store carry the Motormite O-ring kit of sorts. Only a few dollars and the sizes vary a bit.

PLUS RTV!!! MY FAVORITE TOOL! its like jeep cement... and allows more flex... lol

 

[Jeep450r]

Happy birthday bro!

Thanks Zac!!


Looks like fastenal may have an o ring that will fit. Ill be grabbing one tomorrow and will be crossing my fingers that it works!

 

[Jeep450r]

Are SS extended brake lines side specific? I was trying to install one side the other night and when the line end sat flat where it should be, the bolt wouldn't line up with the hole. There is a lip on the brake caliper that keeps the line end from sliding back far enough.

They're RE1550 brake lines from what I can tell.

At this rate I'm going to have to grind them down to get them to fit

 

[XJensen]

Some times you need to grind them down. The fitting is generic on this and other cheaper lines

 

[cencal96xj]

Re: Re: My "Hero" Blog

Are SS extended brake lines side specific? I was trying to install one side the other night and when the line end sat flat where it should be, the bolt wouldn't line up with the hole. There is a lip on the brake caliper that keeps the line end from sliding back far enough.

They're RE1550 brake lines from what I can tell.

At this rate I'm going to have to grind them down to get them to fit

I just put brakes lines from a 2wd chevy like a lot of people do and had to do the same thing

 

[XJ_Rudolph]

looks like we will be doing that tonight then!

 

[XJ_Rudolph]

Gettin it done before the con!!!

 

[XJensen]

I have a TNT inner steering box brace you can have for $40. I am right off the freeway in el Dorado hills

 

[XJ_Rudolph]

I think hes going to custom fab one for the j20 box

 

[Jeep450r]

Thanks door the offer josh but I'm building my own. The bore of the j20 box is too large and doesn't fit the stock spacer.


It's been a while since updates. I took it on the rubicon and broke a lot of things and it's been sitting ever since. I need to wrap up a few other projects before I can tear the jeep down again. Pics won't load right now so I'll entertain you all with pictures and a soup bowl video later.


I need new leaf springs. I've had less than a season on them (RE 3.5") and they're shot. I need recommendations though. I won't do RC and won't do RE again. Any recommendations? I'm looking at BDS springs with their mil-wrap and lifetime warranty, or deavers if they make a non-race pack. Any recommendations? I think I'll end up needing a 3.5" pack.

Additionally, I think I'm going to switch to no-lift shackle relocaters, and I'm definitely adding a fraction bar (the kit from Ruffstuff).

Input on springs would be greatly appreciated guys!

 

[blondejoncherokee]

National or deaver or build a bastard pack

 

[XJ_Rudolph]

I cant add much, but once you get a traction bar you will break a lot less main leafs. Make sure the kit you are getting works for what you want. I cant find the picture right now, but there are like 8 different possible setups and each has their advantages/disadvantages.