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[94xjstud]

I have owned this for about 3 yrs and I have done every thing myself.

94 xj, 4x4, awd, np231, 5" custom lift (RE coils, RE tracbar, No sway bar, rough country drop brackets, RE shackles, Rustys leafs), aussie lockers F/R, 4.56's, D30 w/ stronger shafts, D44, JCWhitney cheap seats, trimmed fenders, warn bumpers F/R, Warn 8500 winch, custom light tabs, JCR Sliders, no carpet, lebaron hood vents and more

Let me know what you think

 

[SeansXJ]

not sure but it could have been because you linked it to another XJSite? nice XJ though, think im going out to grab a set of those tires today, talked him down to $600.

 

[Bryan C.]

not sure but it could have been because you linked it to another XJSite? nice XJ though, think im going out to grab a set of those tires today, talked him down to $600.

It was the tree pic. Thanks for deleting it.

Also, it is much better to just post your info and pics rather than link to another site. :cheers:

Welcome. I remember you from the Hollister run.

 

[jimbosz07]

Nice rig, what's the backspacing on those wheels?

 

[94xjstud]

I think that its either 3.75 or 4, not sure though I have had them for awhile

 

[american_zero]

It looks like you may have lost your shim on the right side leaf spring. May want to check on that. :thumbup:

Looking at the 9th picture down btw.

 

[94xjstud]

Wow nice catch, that will definitely need to be addressed

I also found this little doosy

compared to

What do you guys think would be the best option for straightening this? Heat? Force? A new one?

 

[SeansXJ]

ouch! heat is not the way to go, just get a new main leaf.

and pick up that Poo!!!

 

[Letterman]

and pick up that Poo!!!

No kidding, and it is kind of small poo for such a big jeep!

 

[94xjstud]

Would a stock main leaf work? Or do I need a rustys main to replace it?
Is there a place that I can get a longer main leaf to better adjust the shackle angle?

 

[AIbandit]

Would a stock main leaf work? Or do I need a rustys main to replace it?
Is there a place that I can get a longer main leaf to better adjust the shackle angle?

Its gotta be fixable just wait until someone looks past the poo or maybe post new pictures without the poo

 

[SeansXJ]

not even sure you can get a main leaf from Crusty's. if you have there junk then you will need there junk still, a stock main leaf will not work. im not totaly sure but i don't think its fixable really, you could try to put the main leaf in a vise where the bent part ends and try to bend it back, not likely going to work though. its worth a try though i mean it can't hurt.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

why cant he use a stock main leaf?
i mean it wont give as much lift, but at that point he could add maybe one to two extra stock leafs to make that up...
itd be cheap and easy...
i have some stock leaves i used as add aleafs in my rustys packs....

 

[AIbandit]

why cant he use a stock main leaf?
i mean it wont give as much lift, but at that point he could add maybe one to two extra stock leafs to make that up...
itd be cheap and easy...
i have some stock leaves i used as add aleafs in my rustys packs....

That would work.. do it on both sides while your at it so your not leaning =]

 

[4.3LXJ]

You can fix the main leaf by taking it apart and hammering it. Spring factories doit all the time.

 

[american_zero]

Also looks like you don't have a steering stabilizer...but that was probably by choice.

 

[94xjstud]

Also looks like you don't have a steering stabilizer...but that was probably by choice.

Yeah the drop brackets moved my sxle forward and my steering was hitting it. It was also **cked up because I got it flexed in Hollister one time and it put a giant dent in the tube.

 

[94xjstud]

I finally got my tax return ($400) and it want to do some upgrading.

I want to go OTK steering and I was think I may have figured out a way to do it.
I am going to drill out the knuckles and pitman and make a tab on the tie rod, use 3/4 heims http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com....html?osCsid=9dc081953bf6e9e80e0b0388e79acf19 at all these spots;
use some DOM (I am not sure what would fit or be best for this) for the drag link and tie rod set up.
Also since I am at 5" lift I think that its time to go with a double sheer Track Bar and I was thinking http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IROR&Product_Code=IR-STBCK&Category_Code=PFX.
A rough picture of what it would look like. I would put the new tracbar on first and do the measurements and welding after.

I will just cut off the sway bar links as I dont ever use the sway bar anyways

Please give advise and suggestions

 

[94xjstud]

Ok, so some recent updates.
Replaced my old muddy/cruddy, previous owner used some JB to fix a few wholes, with a new CFS 3 core.

Did an oil change to find out that Midas stripped my old drain plug and put a new bigger one in. Also that they may have messed up the threads on the oil filter adapater thing because there was oil every where underneath of it and I HAD to use filter wrench to get it on.

Put a new passenger side knuckle on becuase the old one had a stripped brake caliper bolt hole.

I also got my new steering parts in. This is the kit I bought http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...rs_p_1335.html. I haven't pu it on yet and I need some advise.
My steering now

What is the best way to make sure that I have the lenghts set up right so that I have a proper alignment? I do not have an alignment so I don't trust my lengths.

Help and Thanks

 

[Letterman]

When you drive straight on a flat road is your stearing wheel straight up and down? If yes your drag link is a good lenth.

If you messure the tires half way up the tread across in the front and across in the back is it toe'ed in 1/8 of an inch or less? (1/8 inch or less shorter in the front) If yes your tie rod is a good lenth.

Sounds kind of redneck but it works.