Art101
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- San Antonio, TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
inspiration pic...
inspiration pic...
What was done to YOUR rig(XJ/MJ) today MECHANICALY????
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DeftwillP
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- Round Rock TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
geezus
geezus
XJ Eric
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- Location
- Allegheny National Forest
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
Installed transfer case skid last night. Drilled crossmemember holes too big (dang-it), found some factory bumper bolts that fit perfectly, (winning) then realized the the tranny lowering kit made the frame too far away (bummer) found a random lowering kit laying around (winning again) turns out the lowering kit is only 3/4 of an an inch; the crossmember kit is a full inch. Screw it, the plate will flex enough to get close to the body. (back to winning) Drilled holes out too big again. Now have to find longer, bigger self tapping bolts....
Installed transfer case skid last night. Drilled crossmemember holes too big (dang-it), found some factory bumper bolts that fit perfectly, (winning) then realized the the tranny lowering kit made the frame too far away (bummer) found a random lowering kit laying around (winning again) turns out the lowering kit is only 3/4 of an an inch; the crossmember kit is a full inch. Screw it, the plate will flex enough to get close to the body. (back to winning) Drilled holes out too big again. Now have to find longer, bigger self tapping bolts....
offroadman73
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- McAllen, Texas
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
sounds like you are having a bad day!!
sounds like you are having a bad day!!
Art101
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- San Antonio, TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
here's a little better one... i got the 14 bolt discs on today so the wheels are actually mounted up on the rear... thats my buddy brandon cutting the whole for the gas tank move... it fit perfect! progress is good
here's a little better one... i got the 14 bolt discs on today so the wheels are actually mounted up on the rear... thats my buddy brandon cutting the whole for the gas tank move... it fit perfect! progress is good
Ecomike
NAXJA# 2091
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- MilkyWay Galaxy
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
Finally got my 87 Waggy, AW4 swap completed, and took it on the road yesterday! The Waggy rides again!:cheers:
Finally got my 87 Waggy, AW4 swap completed, and took it on the road yesterday! The Waggy rides again!:cheers:
DeftwillP
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- Round Rock TX
here's a little better one... i got the 14 bolt discs on today so the wheels are actually mounted up on the rear... thats my buddy brandon cutting the whole for the gas tank move... it fit perfect! progress is good
Link, stretch, and comp-cut the rear?
Art101
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- San Antonio, TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
flipping the springs for a 3" stretch out back.... links when i hit the lotto
flipping the springs for a 3" stretch out back.... links when i hit the lotto
- Location
- Richardson, TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
I drove my Golf off the road and on some grass. I guess that counts somehow.
I drove my Golf off the road and on some grass. I guess that counts somehow.
XJ Eric
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- Allegheny National Forest
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
That was the end of the day. The rest had been ok. Bad day is having a second front axle sold out from under you. Beginning to think I'm going to have to buy Rat's 'Manche just so he can't sell the axle out from under me.:eyes:
Art101
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- San Antonio, TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
and finished cleaning up the 14 bolt... those big ass traction bar mounts came with the axle, figured i may be able to use them if not i'll cut em off
and finished cleaning up the 14 bolt... those big ass traction bar mounts came with the axle, figured i may be able to use them if not i'll cut em off
ericfx1984
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- Kansas City Area
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
started work on my tire carrier... just retrofitting an S10 Blazer carrier... my buddy had a 35 on his, so a 33 should be cake
today I fixed the lug pattern... cut and rewelded the carrier, went from the s10's 5 x 4.75 to the XJ's 5 x 4.5
maybe I will start on the mounts and braces soon
started work on my tire carrier... just retrofitting an S10 Blazer carrier... my buddy had a 35 on his, so a 33 should be cake
today I fixed the lug pattern... cut and rewelded the carrier, went from the s10's 5 x 4.75 to the XJ's 5 x 4.5
maybe I will start on the mounts and braces soon
Ecomike
NAXJA# 2091
- Location
- MilkyWay Galaxy
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
Replaced the battery on my 87 today, only to get out of the jeep and find that the AW4 decided to take a huge leak
and P*ss on what had been a good day, at the end of the day. I had just finished swapping the AW4 out this past weekend.
Replaced the battery on my 87 today, only to get out of the jeep and find that the AW4 decided to take a huge leak
and P*ss on what had been a good day, at the end of the day. I had just finished swapping the AW4 out this past weekend.cobrasatellite
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- Location
- Corsicana
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
Art101 --- love the boat sides, the whole think looks killer. Never heard the reversing springs for streatch idea erry cool.
Ecomike --- hopefully it did what mine did. Mine blew out the press in snap fitting. After fighting with 2 new ones i got under there with a flashlight and a dental pick and found and removed the other 1/2 (whole circle cust split like a bagel) of the o ring that was keeping it from seating.
Mounted the 35 12.5 Trxus on stock Wagoneer rims.... they look bigg..gg..er then before
Art101 --- love the boat sides, the whole think looks killer. Never heard the reversing springs for streatch idea erry cool.
Ecomike --- hopefully it did what mine did. Mine blew out the press in snap fitting. After fighting with 2 new ones i got under there with a flashlight and a dental pick and found and removed the other 1/2 (whole circle cust split like a bagel) of the o ring that was keeping it from seating.
Mounted the 35 12.5 Trxus on stock Wagoneer rims.... they look bigg..gg..er then before
cobrasatellite
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Corsicana
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
Art101 --- love the boat sides, the whole think looks killer. Never heard the reversing springs for streatch idea erry cool.
Ecomike --- hopefully it did what mine did. Mine blew out the press in snap fitting. After fighting with 2 new ones i got under there with a flashlight and a dental pick and found and removed the other 1/2 (whole circle cust split like a bagel) of the o ring that was keeping it from seating.
Mounted the 35 12.5 Trxus on stock Wagoneer rims.... they look bigg..gg..er then before
Art101 --- love the boat sides, the whole think looks killer. Never heard the reversing springs for streatch idea erry cool.
Ecomike --- hopefully it did what mine did. Mine blew out the press in snap fitting. After fighting with 2 new ones i got under there with a flashlight and a dental pick and found and removed the other 1/2 (whole circle cust split like a bagel) of the o ring that was keeping it from seating.
Mounted the 35 12.5 Trxus on stock Wagoneer rims.... they look bigg..gg..er then before
Ecomike
NAXJA# 2091
- Location
- MilkyWay Galaxy
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
In my case I had pulled the two metal fittings, and cleaned them out, then used brand new plastic fittings, so I think I must not have gotten one of them pressed in all the way. I recall it being tight on one, and acting weird, not a clean snap, and rotatable connection like the other one.
In my case I had pulled the two metal fittings, and cleaned them out, then used brand new plastic fittings, so I think I must not have gotten one of them pressed in all the way. I recall it being tight on one, and acting weird, not a clean snap, and rotatable connection like the other one.
- Location
- Richardson, TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
Thinking of changing the oil in mine and maybe track down whats draining my battery so sloowwwllyy tonight.
Thinking of changing the oil in mine and maybe track down whats draining my battery so sloowwwllyy tonight.
DeftwillP
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- Round Rock TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
It's a cool idea but it has its downsides. You've gotta usually raise your gas tank and do either a comp-cut or sever fender cut. But it's also said that it kills the springs really quickly. I've heard that a traction bar can help but won't prevent it from happening.
It's a cool idea but it has its downsides. You've gotta usually raise your gas tank and do either a comp-cut or sever fender cut. But it's also said that it kills the springs really quickly. I've heard that a traction bar can help but won't prevent it from happening.
Art101
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- Location
- San Antonio, TX
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
gas tank is already moved... i'm well aware of the issues, and yes traction bars are going on it... there is a big issue with bushing widths being different, but i have already addressed that shit too...
gas tank is already moved... i'm well aware of the issues, and yes traction bars are going on it... there is a big issue with bushing widths being different, but i have already addressed that shit too...
goodburbon
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- Westcliffe Colorado.
Re: What was done to YOUR rig today MECHANICALY????
Spent some time under it, changed front diff fluid,Changed oil. discovered broken ARB actuator tube. Looks like I've got a drivers side leaf going flat, a frame brace weld cracking up front, I can't seal a transmission or t-case for crap as evidenced by the collection of red fluid on them, and my front end still makes a sound like the UCA mount is sliding around when I hit the brakes, but it's not because it's welded on. Discovered winch controller isn't working, I've got a relay that the plastic box broke off of, and my "high speed" fan relay is burnt...again. I really don't see how a damn taurus fan pulls more than 40 amps. OH and my damn banks header is leaking.
Sigh. On the bright side it did just make the 1000 mile trip to houston with no problems (aside from vibrations) though at 75mph and 16mpg. (on 35's and 4.88's)
I did get my hood vents repainted and finally mounted without using blocks of wood.
Spent some time under it, changed front diff fluid,Changed oil. discovered broken ARB actuator tube. Looks like I've got a drivers side leaf going flat, a frame brace weld cracking up front, I can't seal a transmission or t-case for crap as evidenced by the collection of red fluid on them, and my front end still makes a sound like the UCA mount is sliding around when I hit the brakes, but it's not because it's welded on. Discovered winch controller isn't working, I've got a relay that the plastic box broke off of, and my "high speed" fan relay is burnt...again. I really don't see how a damn taurus fan pulls more than 40 amps. OH and my damn banks header is leaking.
Sigh. On the bright side it did just make the 1000 mile trip to houston with no problems (aside from vibrations) though at 75mph and 16mpg. (on 35's and 4.88's)
I did get my hood vents repainted and finally mounted without using blocks of wood.
