Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: tubby on October 13, 2009, 10:14:30 AM
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I was just curious what other wheelers have in plan for their Jeeps; now that there is snow on the ground. Any major repairs or modifications?
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ZJ ~ 3" F>R lift. 31s, tcase swap, rear axle swap. project 3K ZJ
YJ ~ downgrade to 35s. take 2" body lift out of YJ. get it nice and low (to high for me to get in, sick of losing beltloops on my pants ;) )
rhino line tub
swap trannies to a 6 speed with granny 1st gear. (only if money's permitting so its doubtful)
onboard air setup
electric fan
one piece axle shaft upgrade
maybe re-ring on the 4.0L so she stops burnin oil.
this on top of all the other routine fixin' that is apparently inherent with Wheelin haha
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New front bumper - haven't decided completely whether I'm fabbing or buying.
Rhino line the tub.
Get the dash mounted winch control for the 5 pin winch connector working.
Maybe start planning the roll cage
Fix anything else that may go boom from winter wheeling :o
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Fix anything else that may go boom from winter wheeling :o
sounds like my mods too ;)
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Ummmm....go wheeling one of these weekends instead of driving to Montana once a week? :-[
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install my 3.5 inch long arm put the aussie in front and back, fab up some bumpers truss the turdy 5 and d30, install the currie anti rock, change front wheel bearings and brakes, flat green paint job. also fab up so rock sliders, then i going to beet it until i brake the d35 then build something to replace that.
;D and well all that is going on i need to pay my credit card off :(
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1) 300HP stroker
2) Freshen up 5spd or do an auto trans
3) Freshen up transfer case or do an "all gear" 4:1 case of some kind
4) Get rid of rear bench and do "3rd" suspension seat w/ storage around
5) Seat belt upgrades to go w/ suspension seats
It's a pretty ambitious list... but I hope to get her all done.
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All projects are put on hold until Spring/Summer now due to lack of warm and dry working space. :-\
Out comes the ATV's.
I REALLY should get around to building a garage....
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muffintop when are you doing the stroker? that should be kickass
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I'll be starting in November: ;D ;D ;D
1. Install jack stands under jeep and remove tires.
2. Winterize and prep for hibernation.
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muffintop when are you doing the stroker? that should be kickass
It will more than likely be after x-mas. Not only do I like to procrastinate... but I think I will be helping a buddy build his Jeep this winter. I got him talked onto the ledge... now I just gotta get him to jump ;)
I am definitely hoping for kickass :)
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I was just curious what other wheelers have in plan for their Jeeps now that there is snow on the ground.
Hit the trails!!!
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-replace the dana 35 with somethin a little better ;)
-new floorpans
-fix passenger side fender dent
-new front and rear bumpers
-front winch reciever
-finish rewiring lights
-new exhaust
man i feel ambitious lol
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Stuff... lots of stuff.
Maybe so much it will look like a TJ when it is all done. We'll see what transpires.....
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Stuff... lots of stuff.
Maybe so much it will look like a TJ when it is all done. We'll see what transpires.....
I thought you were just going to put some platinum- tipped spark plugs and Duralube into your XJ Trevor. Did you win the lottery?
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Sort of.... :)
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everyone will just have to wait until spring when it is done. ;D
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Flat fenders should be here in a week or so...rear corners. sliders, front & rear fenders. Anyone have experience with Gen Right stuff?
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Flat fenders should be here in a week or so...rear corners. sliders, front & rear fenders. Anyone have experience with Gen Right stuff?
What size flares did ya go with? Any plans for bigger rubber?
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Looking for complete tire coverage and less mud inside open jeep so went with 6" wide flares.
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Here she is as I found it
(http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu241/EagleJeeper/DSC_0322.jpg)
Here it is as I got it home.
(http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu241/EagleJeeper/DSCF4199.jpg)
When it came home I found the motor to be stuck, filled the cylinders with ATF and left it for five weeks and she cranked over right away tonight so now I'm hot and bothered to get it on the road. A few nights in the shop, plugs, fluids, and filters later and hopefully it will be good to go. Spend the rest of the winter tinkering to make it a DD.
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ah i like the fullsize jeep pickups, ah heck even the old waggoneers are kinda neat
my list involves finsih rewiring the fc, cut the back of the cab of and weld on a new one and strecth the frame slightly to acoomodate the box to fit back on. after that, inspection and drive er. oh and maybe some more tremclad paint.
if i have time then i should put the wiring in the commando back together and get that running gear going too...
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I'm thinking a re-gear and some sort of traction aiding device is in order. Possibly rock sliders as well..... and a new air freashener...... and oil change.
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On the list:
Outer axle seals
front anti-rock system
Thick coat of wax
maybe a tummy-tuck
little bit of lift
more wax
possibly a liner for the hard top
headlight covers
additional wax
will consider CB relocation
rear bumper
thinking about a new front bumper
all to be done sometime in between wheeling and adding a coat of wax.
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So is the wax for your legs, Doms back or the TJ
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Mine is secret and wont be done until next spring or summer, depending on where I work
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So is the wax for your legs, Doms back or the TJ
Well... it was for the TJ, however when you put it that way......
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Mods
-Front Bumper w/ winch (Warn)
-Flood Lights (Light Force)
Repairs
-Tranny replacement AX-15 (anyone have one?)
-Clutch Master Cyl.
-Maybe that Mopar Stroker 4.7L (trying to button down cost and Parts number)
Freshen up the inside - change center console (broken lid) - speakers for stereo
I was going to go to work on the axles but figured id spend that cash when they break.
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parts over a week late, try back in 10-12 more days, wtf?
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New motor (mine just told me to screw myself)
Weld on beadlocks
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400sb, 4-6 drop, c notch, 4:10 or 3:73 gears, fix the rust, long story short frame up restoration with a bunch of mods.
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It has started.
Step one done. Going for step two tonight.
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all my part just came in so my fun has started, i want to have it done for the run on the 28th
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parts over a week late
Only a week? Your just getting started. I'd make a snack and turn on the TV ;)
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got another cherokee ;D. put in a motor, need to regear, maybe a 8.25 if i can find one cheap enough looking for 4.10's for a dana 35 and dana 30 if anyone has some.
Justin
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parts showed but wrong ones so back to 3-4 weeks waiting...sigh. need to change supplier i think.
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ok i have been late posting here because my budget looks like crap! but i just got word from Mrs pook that if i pay off my credit card i can max it out in the spring! ;D
so here is what i am looking at,
set of 32" bfg's
rims
5-6" re lift (to clear my low rider name)
hesco adjustable fuel pressure regulator (to fix my low psi problems)
body work (to fix my rusting issues)
timing chain (to help freshen up the tired 4.0L)
jack all
tire deflators
on board air
snatch block
electric fan
better reverse lights
tranny cooler (yes noel i still want it)
and anything else i can get my hands on before Mrs Pook tightens the reigns.
and for Mrs. pook's xj:
tires and lift from mine.
and figure out why the bloody check engine light always comes on.
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Demolish and renovate bathroom on the main floor.
Gut and renovate master bedroom.
Overhaul Laundry / utility room.
Misc. ceramic tile work .
Misc. painting as reqd.
Misc. lighting fixtures as reqd.
Re shingle garage.
NO jeep work for a while .
And so on ..............................................
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Hmmm....which one?
1)02 KJ - new tires....maybe front tow points and install the hitch
2)89 MJ - just received 31's, CB, and Rocky Mountain pinstriping. 97+ header facelift, possible 2" additional lift, 2x4 steel slider/running boards instead of rockers, CB antenna permanent mount, and needs new interior including floors.
3)54 CJ3B - basket case. Needs everything. No wait....I think the spring hangers are still on the frame.
4) 48 CJ2A - engine is pulled, Chevy 4.3 lurks in the corner waiting to take advantage of my jeep in its emotionally fragile and needy state right now. Tub is going to be pulled, hopefully new corners welded in, lockers hooked up, new shocks, new spring.
5) Human cloning to get all this done.
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YJ ~ downgrade to 35s. take 2" body lift out of YJ. get it nice and low (to high for me to get in, sick of losing beltloops on my pants ;) )
I lose belt loops all the time I thought it was because I am too fat but maybe there is another reason!!! Woohoo off to the pantry for some Chips Ahoy!!
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Long lists. :o
Ours isn't too long...yet...
Exterior stucco or siding (current 1969 vintage siding is on it's last legs)
Gut and reno upstairs bathroom
Replace back fence
Could be a lot worse, all things considered. It won't all be happening this winter...that bathroom is a "maybe", the other two will have to wait. Especially the $tucco idea.
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I just finished cramming a cummis 12 vave into my YJ with divorces 205, dana 60 front and rear just working on some custom 4 links.
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hmm where do I begin...
98 XJ DD:
- Tear out rear springs again, and the stupid lift blocks. Throw in the S-10 springs I have with new u-bolts.
- Install Rusty's T-Case Drop
- Wire up Pro Comp lights that came with the roofrack
- Wire up new trailer hitch
- Purchase and install Nates4x4.com front bumper
99 XJ project
- fix part of front rad support
- find passenger side fender
- paint both fenders to match
- find new or fix old header panel
- new windshield
- adjust latch on rear hatch
89 MJ "Trailer"
- Tear out old bent/broken leaf springs, replace with donors from an 88.
- make tongue for the front
- wire up tail and brake lights
- swap tailgates
- re-mount bed
- paint
- find 2 more matching rims
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well since a few people have asked about my jeep i may as well post up. im turnng my jeep into a pile of parts, removing the crappy pieces and adding some gooder pieces. thats it. i was goin to post some pics but it wouldnt let me, your loss, not mine 8)
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well since a few people have asked about my jeep i may as well post up. im turnng my jeep into a pile of parts, removing the crappy pieces and adding some gooder pieces. thats it. i was goin to post some pics but it wouldnt let me, your loss, not mine 8)
Are you keeping that cute lil teddy bear stuck to your dash Eric? Awwwww.... :-*
I'm surprised that you still have all those National decals on your Jeep.
There is a sticky that tells you how to post pictures on this site. Give it a read. Good luck with your project, and I hope it gets done in time for some winter wheeling.
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Aside from doin a few tracloc to traclocker conversions, I dont have much going on this winter.
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this january im ordering a gallon of molasses. i figure filling the diffs with it will keep those axles locked up nice and good;) too bad it only works in january when its really cold ::)
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new trany it finly bit the biscit. finish the well needed body work from when i choped the back part of roof out, an sye, and put a locker in the front/rebuild, oh and fix the winch
aka it wont be ready till the end of 2010 :( :'( :( :'( :( :( :'( :'( :( :'(
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Just gross add-ons for me. My 8 and 14 year old daughters bought me some TinkerBell seatcovers and matching floormats as Christmas gifts for Dad's new Jeep. Now my Liberty is definately a "womans Jeep". Some one shoot me please! :'(
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Just gross add-ons for me. My 8 and 14 year old daughters bought me some TinkerBell seatcovers and matching floormats as Christmas gifts for Dad's new Jeep. Now my Liberty is definately a "womans Jeep". Some one shoot me please! :'(
Better take the trucknutz off ;D
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Just gross add-ons for me. My 8 and 14 year old daughters bought me some TinkerBell seatcovers and matching floormats as Christmas gifts for Dad's new Jeep. Now my Liberty is definately a "womans Jeep". Some one shoot me please! :'(
I love it! I'm so glad I have boys ;D
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I'm just going to collect parts until spring.
My plan is:
Front Stubby Bumper
Rear Tire Carrier
CB Radio
Parts for the HP D30
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My $500 99 XJ is getting a remodelling of sorts...I have a ton of parts sitting waiting to go in, just time to get it put together, some parts are waiting to be picked up.
4.5" lift, JK 2" BB Shocks (BDS courtesy of a Chimaroo)
Hesco HP Head w/ Yella Terra Roller Rockers (sooo nice)...part of a stroker build.
Borla SS Header (shoulda got the whole exhaust kit)
Custom building my own bumpers, almost there.. (actually just copying the Bulletproof designs..shhh dont tell)
Hopefull i can get my locker this week, and start thinking about tires, and maybe the d44 im thinking of...and so on and so on.
Should be done by spring.
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This thread just reminded me that I have a broken jeep out back
-get house back together
-finish new garage 8)
-super 88 kit with spool
-fix broken mounts & bushings for front diff
-build my tube bender that I just downloaded plans for
-borrow die set from Nathan ;D
-make sexy tube parts
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decided to resurrect this thread.
so, i've joked around about the '3k ZJ' as some of you've heard. well, its still alive and well, kind of. i haven't sold it yet ;) but never know with me.
so, to run down the list.
95ZJ with upcountry; (gastank, tcase and engine skids. plus 1" lift and tow hooks) jeep was lined up for 'cash for clunkers' but i couldn't let it go; it was in to nice of condition. so i bought it, and like all jeeps, sunk some money into it.
to this day, i've done; unit bearings, track bar, (thanks fras) brakes all round, new tires (31s) suspension (2" RE) satellite radio, serviced, diffs/tranny etc. blah blah blah. have replaced CV joints, ABS sensors, and some other little things.
other things on the plate include replacing the exhaust with frasers dynomax unit, a good set of fog lights and an NP 242 swap. love the builds!
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/DSCF0055.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/DSCF0056.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/DSCF0057.jpg)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/DSCF0060.jpg)
NOw.......... the YJ........... hasnt' been touched ;)
how are other peoples builds?
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I received my new Riddler diff covers today and picked up new calipers, parking brake shoes and pads so I can convert to rear disk :)
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4.56 gears installed... detroit locker in the back... E-locker in the front.
Riddler covers didnt make it in time... so i will put those on at some point in the coming months.
The wife says no more money on the jeep till we own a house... we shall see how long that lasts. hahahaha
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4.56 gears installed... detroit locker in the back... E-locker in the front.
Riddler covers didnt make it in time... so i will put those on at some point in the coming months.
The wife says no more money on the jeep till we own a house... we shall see how long that lasts. hahahaha
sniff sniff................... i smell 33s ;)
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The wife says no more money on the jeep till we own a house... we shall see how long that lasts. hahahaha
Mine says "finish the damn basement" and "I thought you said that was the last thing you wanted for it!" It's so fun to drive, super impracticle, and a cause for lots of arguments, but I'll never sell it, looks too good sitting in the garage ;D
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sniff sniff................... i smell 33s ;)
I have a 4000km family camping trip planned this summer... which means by August my 31s should be completely useless... thats when i say start pulling for 33s. haha