Vanimal
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- escondido, ca
car looks good man. radiator came out nice. i had the same issue with the fan clutch, i ended up machining the fins on the front a little bit and it worked fine.
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Team NAXJA/Petty Cash Racing stock class KOH XJ build
- Thread starter Goatman
- Start date
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
Looks great, but a minor concern... that radiator mount bushing looks sketch to me.
I have had many of those crack (albeit usually while either removing or installing them...), usually the center stud that goes through the core support tears out of the rubber. Where you notched it will only make it weaker, you're risking it tearing out through there and the radiator bouncing back into the fan/fan clutch.
I would either notch the core support to clear the bushing, or preferably, add a small tab hanging down from it behind the bushing that will keep the radiator from moving any further toward the fan. Hell, that might be a good idea to add as a backup anyways in case the mount has an issue, I'd hate to see you guys DNF with a hole in the radiator because of some five dollar bushings.
I have had many of those crack (albeit usually while either removing or installing them...), usually the center stud that goes through the core support tears out of the rubber. Where you notched it will only make it weaker, you're risking it tearing out through there and the radiator bouncing back into the fan/fan clutch.
I would either notch the core support to clear the bushing, or preferably, add a small tab hanging down from it behind the bushing that will keep the radiator from moving any further toward the fan. Hell, that might be a good idea to add as a backup anyways in case the mount has an issue, I'd hate to see you guys DNF with a hole in the radiator because of some five dollar bushings.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
Hmm. I'm pulling it back apart in a couple of weeks to replace the electric fan with a late model 10 blade (as soon as I find one).
I'll take a look at that then. Thanks for the heads up.
I'll take a look at that then. Thanks for the heads up.
RWKHausSupply
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- yorba linda, Cali
Cal, I can get you a new one if you like its about 100 shipped. Dont know if thats a good price or bad, but it is new.
Mine works great.
http://www.omix-ada.com/jeep-parts/productInfo.asp?itemNo=52028337AC
Mine works great.
http://www.omix-ada.com/jeep-parts/productInfo.asp?itemNo=52028337AC
waggy401
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Riverton, UT
Looks great. Glad to see you trying again. See you out on the lake!
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
Well cats been out of the bag for a while. I barrel rolled the car at speed a couple of weeks ago. (whoops..). It doesn't look as bad as it felt.. 
The cage held strong, if we had built the cage out to the furthest edges of the body we may have avoided damage completely - but then it was built to offer the most possible protection to the occupants, not to save some tin.
Up until I dumped it, the new cooling system was working great! Car was running fast and strong.
Took some time to recover, as soon as Thanksgiving is over I'll start stripping it down for repairs. Need to replace the front clip, drivers fender and I think the front core support. Will press the roof line, cut the doors down to half doors (intended to do this anyways) and evaluate whether or not we need to replace the hood. And then paint!
The cage held strong, if we had built the cage out to the furthest edges of the body we may have avoided damage completely - but then it was built to offer the most possible protection to the occupants, not to save some tin.
Up until I dumped it, the new cooling system was working great! Car was running fast and strong.
Took some time to recover, as soon as Thanksgiving is over I'll start stripping it down for repairs. Need to replace the front clip, drivers fender and I think the front core support. Will press the roof line, cut the doors down to half doors (intended to do this anyways) and evaluate whether or not we need to replace the hood. And then paint!
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waggy401
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Riverton, UT
Glad you're ok! My first thought was, "Meh, pound it out with a BFH and run it." Your way is probably better, though. :spin1:
JeepN4kc
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Blue Springs, MO
Well just went through this thread and while my eyes feel like they're gonna explode it was well worth the time.
This build and rig is pretty unbelieveable! Great job guys!
This build and rig is pretty unbelieveable! Great job guys!
- Location
- Billings MT/Rapid City SD
Radiator install looks like it went together very similar to mine. I didn't reuse the factory upper mounts as the radiator sat almost a 1/2" lower for some reason so I had some aluminum blocks made to take up the difference. I also switched to 3 - 9/10" electric fans.
I would check and make sure you don't have any electrolysis in the radiator. One of the guy on PBB lost a Griffen in a XJ from this. I'm thinking of switching my system over to a waterless coolant just to completely avoid this issue. I found a small current in the coolant, not sure how much is harmful but it worries me regardless.
I would check and make sure you don't have any electrolysis in the radiator. One of the guy on PBB lost a Griffen in a XJ from this. I'm thinking of switching my system over to a waterless coolant just to completely avoid this issue. I found a small current in the coolant, not sure how much is harmful but it worries me regardless.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
On to repairs.
Start off with a cardboard template.
This doesn't seem to fit right..
The guys decided to go all Archimedes on it.
Much better!
Jeff from OCT offered to fix up that bent door for us..
I'm not sure how practical a cup holder on a full race jeep is, particularly given its out of reach when you're strapped in - but he get's an A+ for style and volunteering!
Start off with a cardboard template.
This doesn't seem to fit right..
The guys decided to go all Archimedes on it.
Much better!
Jeff from OCT offered to fix up that bent door for us..
I'm not sure how practical a cup holder on a full race jeep is, particularly given its out of reach when you're strapped in - but he get's an A+ for style and volunteering!
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- Location
- Aberdeen, MD
lol nice. I want some!
what's the hole at the bottom for?
what's the hole at the bottom for?
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
You're foot. You can't always open the doors when you want to get out (narrow trails, etc).
- Location
- Aberdeen, MD
lol nice
- Location
- Lake Forest, CA
Coming along nicely. Can't wait for KOH
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
Today you can narrate the photos yourself!
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- Location
- Hammertown, USA
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- Location
- Hammertown, USA
And then we all went out for the best pizza in the world..
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- Location
- San Diego
ok I'll bite. you already had a truss, were you that worried about bending the tube at the neck down?
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
There were two strong arguments there.
"Better safe than sorry." and "If we bend another one, we'll never hear the end of it."
