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Whatcha need to get done before Winterfest?

Install Zip locker Done
wire up compressorDone
fix leaky pinion seal(during locker install)Done
Weld shock mount back onDone
Bolt t-case skid back on
 
Gotta get these sliders finished up
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Love these my roof is trashed
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Going out to try to dig the RV out...

mac 'another 1-3 inches of snow tonight' gyvr
 
Jeep:
Install 231 - done!
Figure out rear drive shaft - ordered!
Figure out front drive shaft - done!
Install long arms - done!
Install coils - done!
Limit straps for front
Re-do bumpstops
Install new winch -done!
Install longer front brake hoses - done!
Install shocks - done!
Install track bar and bracket - done!
Alignment - done!
Weld xmember - done!
Trans filter
Fill tcase - done!
Steering - done!
Tcase shifter - done!
Skid plate - done!
Beadlocks - not before WF
Fuel cell - done!
Ds u-joints

Tow pig:
Install transmission
Change oil
Install super mega killer hitch

Camper:
Install dedicated fuse block for the heater
Seal roof
Fix the jack mounting points
Rip out toilet and replace with a portable - not going to happen
 
Condensed to do list.

Friday:

Install hitch and gas tank skid.
Trackbar bushing.
Prep frame rails.

Saturday for sure:

Weld on stiffys.
Install rock rails.

Saturday maybe:

Install t'case skid
Rewire and install winch.

If I find extra time:
Install front skid.
Install extended front bumpstops.
Roof sliders.
Oil change.
Trans cooler/fix leaky trans lines.


Campground:

Install CB :D


Hitch, stiffys and rock rails done. Gas tank skid will wait.
 
Had another good weekend of random stuff on the XJ.

Modified lists... Getting down to the basics...

Install JCR 1/4 guards Done
Install Winch Done
install right rear parking brake cable Done
install upper control arms Done
install lower WJ control arms Done
Steering anti-roll plastic washer thing Done
U-Joint at rear axle Done
oil change Done
fix gas tank straps Done
re-do rear bumper tie-ins Done


Between NOW and WF14 (notes added for self motivation)
cut axle control arm brackets for more droop = 15 minutes
shave 8.25, fat off the edges = 20 minutes
rear brake line = research fittings at prop valve
rear brake hose
install thermostat and gasket
power to the CB = 10 minutes
cut leaf pack center pins = 1 minutes

Bringing for spares/failures
Ball Joints
axle side upper control arm bushings

Need to purchase.
KWIP wiring harness = debating on this now. Maybe more of a luxury item
rear brake shoes = may be smarter to do after WF and clean out the mud from the drums
distributor = mine is ticking and I need to at least have a spare at WF
run power to the front seats
 
To Do:

Frame stiffies-DONE
Rock sliders-NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Lower control arm drop brackets-DONE
T-case skid-NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Engine skid-NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Gas tank skid-NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Chin skid-NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Disco links brackets-DONE
Cut and fold-DONE
Rear bumper-DONE
Repair headliner-NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Repair CB-ITS DONE FOR
Find and organizer gear(haven't wheeled in over a year)-DONE
Flag mount-DONE
Vent tube on front diff-DONE
Hi lift mounts
Hi lift bushing
Wash In and out
Pack up


To Buy:
Fire extinguisher-DONE
D-rings for rear bumper-DONE
CB Radio
Hi lift mount -DONE
Hi lift bushing-DONE

Maybes:
Work on exhaust fixes/upgrades-NOT GONNA HAPPEN
Whatever da wife buys me for X-mas-DIDN'T BUT ME ANYTHING
 
EVERYTHING! Haha.

New cat-back exhaust DONE
H4 Headlight Conversion DONE
Lift/Alignment DONE
Wheels/Tires DONE
Front/Rear Bumpers Going with hitches instead, couldn't find bumpers that were exactly what I wanted. Should be arriving mid week. Install this weekend.
Winch Installed on receiver carrier to go in front hitch.
CB Should be arriving today. Install this weekend.
Oil change?

As it sits right now it's completely stock... Some long weekends coming up for sure. Luckily I've already got everything but the bumpers and CB.
 
Condensed to do list.

Friday:

Install hitch and gas tank skid. Hitch DONE, tank skid later.
Trackbar bushing. Rusty's sent the wrong one,waiting for new one.
Prep frame rails. DONE

Saturday for sure:

Weld on stiffys. DONE
Install rock rails. DONE

Saturday maybe:

Install t'case skid
Rewire and install winch. Halfway DONE

If I find extra time:
Install front skid.
Install extended front bumpstops.
Roof sliders.
Oil change.
Trans cooler/fix leaky trans lines.


Campground:

Install CB :D
 
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