Things my rig needs before FF...

[Lurch]

Finally started ticking items off my list this weekend. Got the LCA mini-skids and rear frame stiffeners welded on. Still to go are the front stiffeners, mod the JKS trackbar to double shear, install trackbar mount and brace, make the gas tank skid work with my rear bumper tie-ins and shackle relocators, replace the pinion and axles seals on the D30, flush the cooling system and make sure the radio stops cutting out before I hit the road.

Yikes.

 

[G2WANIT]

Last weekend:
Fixed leaking down pipe
Re-installed exhaust
Installed some dynamic balancing media in my tires
Finished the bracket for my Sanden doubler (AC and Air, FTW!)

Must do:
Safety and Registration
Install 2nd Sanden
Relocate washer fluid reservoir
Relocate antifreeze overflow
Alignment

Want to:
Install air quick-connect on rear bumper
Install AGR power steering pump and remote reservoir
Install LED rock lights
Install new hatch struts
Add manual switch for aux fan
Hood vents
Stroke to 4.7

Hmmmm, that last one might have to wait for the 35 year anniversary!

 

[karstic]

R&R Cooling system
Swap exhaust header
Tires-Found a used set of KM2s Tires mounted and balanced
Find the creak/squeak in the front end Not the front drive shaft, front brake pads are fine
fix radio any recommendations for an inexpensive, in-dash stereo with an AUX input for an MP3 player
Remount HAM antenna
Mount mini Cobra CB
Find 5x5.5 wheel for trailer spare
mount stock rear bumper or build new bumper with integrated hitch

 

[souske]

For the radio, I got a dual at wall Martinez some years back. It has been good for a cheap radio so far. Otherwise hit up fry's

 

[macgyvr]

I need a good permanent mount antenna for my 2 meter radio, suggestions? Have magnet mount if I have too...

mac 'antennas everywhere' gyvr

 

[karstic]

I need a good permanent mount antenna for my 2 meter radio, suggestions? Have magnet mount if I have too...

mac 'antennas everywhere' gyvr

NMO mount with one of these antennas
http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-001562

 

[GSequoia]

Your cheerleader Jeep makes it harder. The NMO is great in XJs, I have one in the center of the roof of both of mine.

An old fashioned ball mount on your left quarter panel may be the best bet. Keep it in line with your mirror and you should be able to keep an eye on it / not rip it clear off.

 

[Boatwrench]

Green Jeep: Rebuild front suspension and axle

Black Jeep:
Replace master cylinder (hey that went out on the way to the 25th!)
Replace engine & dash wiring harness, melted into a solid glob last wheelin trip

Mary's White Jeep: Fill up the gas tank

I think I'll rent from Farabee's this year :gonnablow

 

[Stovall369]

Well im not home till 3rd Oct, so my buddy is helping me with a couple things so im good to go when I do get home.


Light bar - Checked off yesterday
Diff cover - hopefully today
Mount CB antenna -
finish wiring rock lights -
buy a spare rim for the spare tire and mount it -
install second battery & wire it in -

30th here I come! :yelclap:

 

[GSequoia]

Well got my axles filled and and have ten bolts in my 44 cover for the first time in seven years. Also have fresh fluid in the transfer case and fresh oil in the engine.

Jeep:
R&R front brakes. Will likely include knuckles
Maybe install parking brake cables
If above is done relocate 2M radio
Diff oil, both

Trailer:
Buy steel and build flatbed
Buy tubes, mount new tires

KLR:
Possibly get 3.5" bar risers
Oil change
Mount trail wheels

Extra:
Buy supplies
Figure out what the hell my plans are

 

[KRAKER]

Toe pig:
New tires done
tune up done

Trail pig:
Finish wiring cooling is done needs lights
Finish cage probably not in time
Hydro assist parts ordered
New front LCA's probably not in time
Shake down run

Trailer:
New tires
wire new lighting done
break away box done
fenders

 

[macgyvr]

Jeep:
Re-install exhaust down pipe
Install upgraded and geared dana turdy
Fill engine with oil
Fill axle with oil
replace muffler
See if I can get winch to work better
Install 2m radio and antenna
Put trail bags together.

Trailer:
Pick up borrowed trailer
swap tires
repack axle bearings with new seals
make sure lights work

F350:
Replace front brakes
Install CB
Install CB antenna
Change oil
Change fuel filter
Possibly change lower radiator hose.
Change coolant.

mac 'a whole lot to do in a short time when working 65 - 70 hours a week' gyvr

 

[XJensen]

Got The Rear End Rebuilt And The Locker installed. Just Need To Replace Theseals In The Front Arb, Replace Idler Pulley And Wire Up Rock Lights And Locker switch

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Got aux trans cooler installed and -6AN adapter fittings. Trans drain/fill. New water pump and coolant overflow POS. Air horn wired up. Still need to trim fenders, install soltek's and clean out the jeep.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Got my new Exhaust on today! They charged me $19 for welding wire.....

 

[Boatwrench]

Green Jeep: Rebuild front suspension and axle

Black Jeep:
Replace master cylinder (hey that went out on the way to the 25th!)
Replace engine & dash wiring harness, melted into a solid glob last wheelin trip

Mary's White Jeep: Fill up the gas tank

I think I'll rent from Farabee's this year :gonnablow

No progress here......

 

[macgyvr]

Jeep:
replace muffler
See if I can get winch to work better
Install 2m radio
Put trail bags together.

Trailer:
Pick up borrowed trailer
swap tires
repack axle bearings with new seals
make sure lights work

F350:
Replace front brakes
Install CB
Install CB antenna
Change oil
Change fuel filter
Possibly change lower radiator hose.
Change coolant.

11 hours of work on jeep made some progress

mac 'getting trailer on Sunday' gyvr

 

[DrMoab]

Surprised no one has started one of these yet.

My list...

Yellow Jeep.
Spring perches cut off and new ones installed.
Cut and rotate one knuckle back 1.5 degrees.
Figure out a different shock mount on my rear axle.
Install CB between heater controls and stereo.

Green Jeep.
Install 99 intake and header
Install CB, same place as Yellow Jeep maybe.
Figure out why spare is always flat yet no one can find a leak.
No longer own this one...scratch a big part off my list

Trailer.
Install new aluminum hoop for the door on ARB tent.
Done
try to figure out how to use the U-bolt plates on the bottom of the axle even though it's sprung over...so I can install shocks again.
Pull brakes and pack wheel bearings.
Done
Wire up a longer pig tail so I can use the hitch extension I bought. Make it easier to open my swing out tire carrier without hitting the battery box on the nose of the trailer.

Man I'm lazy.

 

[GSequoia]

Jeep:
R&R front brakes. Will likely include knuckles
Done.
Maybe install parking brake cables
Done.
If above is done relocate 2M radio
Done
Diff oil, both
Done

Trailer:
Buy steel and build flatbed
Buy tubes, mount new tires
Not yet...

KLR:
Possibly get 3.5" bar risers
Oil change
Mount trail wheels
Not yet

Extra:
Buy supplies
Figure out what the hell my plans are

Got a bit of check over work done yesterday at the SoCal Tech Day since I used it as the project vehicle.

On the list for the red Jeep now:

Figure out my charging quiver, resolve.
Wash inside of windows.
Clean and tidy cabin.
Possibly change master cylinder.
Fill CO2 tanks.

 

[GSequoia]

I seemingly fixed my charging system issue. I had a quiver at higher RPMs. Turns out it was a wiring issue. I cleaned up some unnecessary wiring (removing the old Mobi-Arc loom since that's dead) and did a *much* needed full clean out of the bulkhead connector (behind fuse block). After cleaning that bulkhead I gained about 0.8 - 1 volt on the +12VDC ignition circuit under the hood KOEO!