Project "Constructive Deconstruction"

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Re: Project "Spring Semester Of 2011"

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so, im starting to see a lot more GGGGGGGRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN on this list.


(BOLD = have)
(GREEN = installed)


Front:
- 3.55 D30
- Ball Joints
- Unit Bearings
- Coil Spacer
- Bump Stops......................................(ACOS maybe?)
- Steering...........................................(ZJ or possibly Currie, all my TREs are shot)
- Control Arm Drop Brackets
- Control Arm Bushings
- Double Sheer Bracket
- BPEs

Rear:
- Shackle Relocation Brackets
- 3.55 C8.25
- BPEs
- SYE..................................................(hack and tap style)
- Drive Shaft

Tires:
- Moabs
- 245/75R16 MTRs
- 305/70/R16 Duratracs or Destination M/Ts

Extras:
- Exhaust

- Header
- Cat
- Muffler
- Down Pipe
- Tail Pipe​

- 60mm Throttle Body
- Early Model Washer Fluid Bottle
- Mains Cable Upgrade
- Redo Bed liner
- Fog Lights
- Highlift
- Front Bumper
- Finish Rear Bumper
- Rock Sliders
- Transfer Case Skid
- Quality Tow Strap And Shackles
- CB Radio
- Finish OBA
- Fiber Glass Fenders
- Bilstein Shocks




did a little research and came to the conclusion that i could reuse my RE track bar with a double sheer bracket. that will save a LOT of money. im a happy camper.

also picked up some work in detroit for an uncle for a few days. i think im going to tell HD ive got a relative who isnt doing so hot and take sick/vacation time to go do that. that way i still get a decent check from them as well. sly... i know. abusing the system? maybe. but the F'ers screw me over all the time. ill take the oportunity to make $300 in 3 days, thank you.




just skating to pass the time. trying not to splurge with the lady, and need to get 4x4 back. the clock is ticking!

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

got a freebie today...

liner, reducer, tint, gun... EVERYTHING. 100% free. im a pretty happy camper. i should be starting the D30 install soon. might skimp on the CA drop brackets for now in favor of doing the BJs for piece of mind. really i just want my 4wd back so i can make the 9/1 trip to R&Vs and get my rockers replaced, and do the bed lining before the winter starts.

thinking of scrapping the 2.5" exhaust system too for something bolt in. i dont think ill really see much of a performance gain from it. still not looking forward to replacing the manifold. lol.

only time will tell i suppose.

 

[kmanxj5050]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

Damn! Awesome score on the liner. What's the deal there?

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

no "deal". someone i knew had bought it for a project and decided against it. they couldnt return it due to not keeping the receipt. they said i could have it if i could put it to good use.

good karma finally came around i suppose.

 

[Rev Den]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

Exhaust after the manifold has a very small effect on performance. I have tried it all and with a stock 4.0 there is not much performance to be gained.

Rev

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

that my thoughts. ill just get a good sounding muffler and burn it all in. no need to make things complicated.

 

[Fore Wheeler]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

my trail rig has no cat and a 'Cherry bomb' type muffler. they're round with rounded corners to deflect off rocks and such, and VERY durable to deflect off rocks and such. I like the sound too.


Fore 'did I mention it deflects off rocks and such?' Wheeler

 

[REWSTER]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

Thats what i was thinking of getting, cause i heard they deflect off rocks and such. i was thinking the magnaflow one tho because of the bitchin chrome instead of that pesky red

 

[SAMSET]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

my trail rig has no cat and a 'Cherry bomb' type muffler. they're round with rounded corners to deflect off rocks and such, and VERY durable to deflect off rocks and such. I like the sound too.


Fore 'did I mention it deflects off rocks and such?' Wheeler

but how does it handle rocks and such?

 

[Rev Den]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

I have heard the deflect rocks and such, but they sound like crap.

Rev

 

[macgyvr]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

2 chamber flowmaster.

mac 'sounds good, deflects rocks' gyvr

 

[Fore Wheeler]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

Cherry bomb: deflects rocks, sounds great and cheap.

Flowmaster meets the first two, misses the cheap part.

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

2 chamber flowmaster.

mac 'sounds good, deflects rocks' gyvr

Cherry bomb: deflects rocks, sounds great and cheap.

Flowmaster meets the first two, misses the cheap part.

so they all deflect rocks... how often do i need to deflect rocks? lol. ill just end up getting something cheap. dan/mac, i know a cat delete is illegal, but does it hurt performance at all?

 

[Fore Wheeler]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

just to make sure all the tree huggers reading this know that my big xj is off road only, which makes cat delete legal.

maybe i'm still old school, but when ever you can let your motor exhaust the gasses easier, it's a boost in performance.

Fore 'michigan doesn't inspect' Wheeler

 

[Fore Wheeler]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

just to make sure all the tree huggers reading this know that my big xj is off road only, which makes cat delete legal.

maybe i'm still old school, but when ever you can let your motor exhaust the gasses easier, it's a boost in performance.

Fore 'michigan doesn't inspect' Wheeler

edit: cats deflect rocks too, but not long term.

 

[macgyvr]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

When I bought my Jeep 11.5 years ago...I bought it from a dealer without a cat...it poped and backfired a little, especially when I had a cherry bomb...now with the Flowmaster its much better.

mac 'its all about the fart' gyvr

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

just to make sure all the tree huggers reading this know that my big xj is off road only, which makes cat delete legal.

maybe i'm still old school, but when ever you can let your motor exhaust the gasses easier, it's a boost in performance.

Fore 'michigan doesn't inspect' Wheeler

but isnt the back pressure what helps keep gas mileage? which you dont really need to worry about on a trail rig. im back up to 18-20mpg (GPS verified) with the 3.55 gears and a cracked header.

When I bought my Jeep 11.5 years ago...I bought it from a dealer without a cat...it poped and backfired a little, especially when I had a cherry bomb...now with the Flowmaster its much better.

mac 'its all about the fart' gyvr

interesting...






sold the intake. trading the cat/muffler for a RE double sheer bracket. think its for the best. i need to start this F'in D30 rebuild.

Dan, any chance of me using your compressor to spray bed liner? i may not get to replace the rockers until im back in mount pleasant... rent payment is coming up quick. and your setup would probably better suit spraying than my little 50 gallon compressor. i can probably have it taped/back tapped in around an hour. spraying shouldnt take but 30 minutes. but itll need to sit for a few hours before i drive it home. i can provide adult beverages... (yes john, i know i still owe ya. i just havent been back to rockford. )

 

[FlexdXJ]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

trading the cat/muffler for a RE double sheer bracket.

Woohoo, no more waking up my neighbors with the stupid ass rattle in the morning! Thanks Walt!

 

[kmanxj5050]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

Go flowmaster super 44! I got rid of the cat on my 01and ran a 3" in 2.5" duals out with 3.5" rolled tips. It was pure sexyness! Dumb for a wheeler but I loved it!

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Re: Project "Something Awesome"

Woohoo, no more waking up my neighbors with the stupid ass rattle in the morning! Thanks Walt!

Flex's first post in this thread in 10 pages. His ears must have been ringing. Lol.

Go flowmaster super 44! I got rid of the cat on my 01and ran a 3" in 2.5" duals out with 3.5" rolled tips. It was pure sexyness! Dumb for a wheeler but I loved it!

I was thinking about making a turn down right in front of the rear tire. But decided against it as it'd probably get smashed on rocks.