What do you have to do before the Crawl?

New springs.... or coil overs Done!
Finish passenger half door. Done!
Narrow front with new H1 rims and centers... Done!
If that fubars my current steering: redo steering. Tire hits arm so time to punt! Getting a new arm fabed up this weekend I hope! DONE!
Fix rock lights! Done!
Install rock lights! Done!
Install tail lights! Done!
Fix anything I break between now and then!

Add to Carnage Award! Done!

I am ready to load that beast on the trailer and head out!!!!! YES! :party:
 
All done with mine, I still need to throw a thermostat in mine but that doesn't count as it should only take about 15 minutes.
 
Gotta:

install tank skid
install new blower motor
install new ujoint clamps
install new rear drive shaft
Get CO2 filled

R&R oil and check everything over....
 
Betty got her oil changed today for the first time since she was built. Mobil 1 was on sale for only $5 more than the conventional (5 qt jug) so she got the good stuff this time. I do have a small exhaust leak that I'd like to fix, but it won't keep me from going. So if I am able to get everything else fixed this week for the family then I may try to rake up an extra $20 for the gaskets & try to fix that too.
 
I got my syeering box brace installed. It's a T&J unit and it aweful close to the crankshaft pulley.

I can't find the CB mount and screws so I will be going by the truckstop this week to get an antenna, cable and various other CB parts.
 
My told my wife about the missing Midland CB box with the mounting brackets and screws and within 2 minutes she brings me the box. Yay!
 
Made a dent in my list over the past week but still have a lot of late nights in the garage ahead...

Remove front axle Done
Remove rear axle Done
Remove short arms Done
Remove fenders and inner fender panels Done
Remove stock crossmember and replace smashed tranny pan
Re-gear front axle & re-install lockerIn progress
Remove RE Leaf springsDone
Install HDO shackle boxes
Install new Daystar progressive bump stops
Install new IRO leaf springs
Install Rear D44 already locked, disced, & trussed ready to go in just needs shock tabs
Install new built crossmember and build my 3 link
Install Barnes brackets for 3 link on front axle
Install IronMan4x4 Motor Mounts
Install new high clearance inner fender panels In progress
Install new front Bilsteins
Install coil spacers
Install new front winch bumper and winch Done
Install new dry cell battery, computer, and winch controller onto new inner fenders
Re-install header panel

Yea I'll be busy...I'm on a 3 week summer break from school and it just started that's why its so last minute. I actually have time to wrench now that I just have work and the Jeep to worry about.
 
Pulled driveshafts to be retubed.
Axle ready to be assembled.
Picking up new tie rod to tap tomorrow.
Need to buy a battery for popcan.
Replace cb antenna.

Replace both steps on trailer.

Some other small things.

Plus load trailer with roscos rig to go to dirt riot this weekend to unload on Sunday and pack with my stuff for harlan.

mac 'getting there' gyvr
 
DoWorkXJ said:
Made a dent in my list over the past week but still have a lot of late nights in the garage ahead...

Remove front axle Done
Remove rear axle Done
Remove short arms Done
Remove fenders and inner fender panels Done
Remove stock crossmember and replace smashed tranny pan
Re-gear front axle & re-install lockerIn progress
Remove RE Leaf springsDone
Install HDO shackle boxes
Install new Daystar progressive bump stops
Install new IRO leaf springs
Install Rear D44 already locked, disced, & trussed ready to go in just needs shock tabs
Install new built crossmember and build my 3 link
Install Barnes brackets for 3 link on front axle
Install IronMan4x4 Motor Mounts
Install new high clearance inner fender panels In progress
Install new front Bilsteins
Install coil spacers
Install new front winch bumper and winch Done
Install new dry cell battery, computer, and winch controller onto new inner fenders
Re-install header panel

Yea I'll be busy...I'm on a 3 week summer break from school and it just started that's why its so last minute. I actually have time to wrench now that I just have work and the Jeep to worry about.
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macgyvr said:
Pulled driveshafts to be retubed.
Axle ready to be assembled.
Picking up new tie rod to tap tomorrow.
Need to buy a battery for popcan.
Replace cb antenna.

Replace both steps on trailer.

Some other small things.

Plus load trailer with roscos rig to go to dirt riot this weekend to unload on Sunday and pack with my stuff for harlan.

mac 'getting there' gyvr
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procrastinate much?


Short"put it on the trailer and wheel"xjdoug
 
shortxjdoug said:
procrastinate much?


Short"put it on the trailer and wheel"xjdoug
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I think I need to change the oil too...I'm not sure what year it was last changed...

mac 'low miles' gyvr
 
Picked up a K40 magnetic CB antenna today at Pilot. It says made in USA so maybe it will be a good one. It has the biggest base and longest antenna of the magnetic versions they had in stock.
 
PacificEd said:
Picked up a K40 magnetic CB antenna today at Pilot. It says made in USA so maybe it will be a good one. It has the biggest base and longest antenna of the magnetic versions they had in stock.
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This is what I run now, after breaking many of those smaller ones with the built in springs.
 
I had great luck with my K40.

until I boneheaded it and screwed up the base.


Got Jennie's fancy e-fan conversion done.

super PITA. Keep the mechanical fan if you value your sanity.
CB stuff will be here tomorrow.

need to change the oil in the XJ and the gearbox in the uhaul and we're ready to pack up and go.

Who can tell me where I can find a 5 gallon pail of 50W motor oil?
Yes serious.
 
POLAR_JEEP_04 said:
Nate, go ask one of the truck stops up there. The travel America and flying j down here have service shops for big rigs.
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sadly my local truck stop was replaced by a Goasis car station :(

I'm going to try the international dealer I guess and get raped.
 
A good farm supply store should carry a 50W oil.
 
1. Acquire 231....Done
2. Acquire SYE for 231....Done
3. Install said 231....Done
4. Acquire a new D30 and rebuild/re-gear. Possibly order new locker if current one is screwed....Done and Installed!


All that's left is change the oil, change the coolant, break in the D30 a little bit more and change the gear oil. Need to inventory my spare parts bin and see what I need to pick up between now and then.
 
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