Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: silverfox on February 14, 2011, 10:08:38 AM
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I was reading through the old thread like this one and thought it was interesting and seemed to have some traction so I figured what the hell I would start a new on (the old one is over 2 years old)
I straightened out my left front adjustable sway bar link..............it was a little bendy new ones on the way this week.
Re-centered my steering - same issue that caused the above caused a little steering movement
Re-Seated my right front coil spring, it had jumped out of the seating channel in the bottom.
I think Rubi was a bit mad at me............she bit me when I was pulling the sway link out.
Finally installed my daystar hood latches........man are they tight no more hood flutter for sure.
Soooooo what did you do to your rig today.
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sold it ;D
and bought a car :o
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Nothing today, but yesterday I got the compressor install finished so it works now and went down to see Simon to try and figure out my CB issue...it just started working all of a sudden so that's fixed too.
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Gathering parts for the big trip back to the Mojave in April. Picked up the CB antenna bracket and windshield light brackets. Installed new headlights to take H4 bulbs. Still looking for soft top roll bar brackets and rear retainer bar. Give me a few more days of warm weather to get it done....... 8)
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I drove mine to work today... But tomorrow, I will likely put her up on stands, rotate the rubber, and install a couple of new skid plates!
Thanks for the new toys Waytec! ;)
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Yesterday i changed out my hub units for the second time in a 6 monthish period. There was just over an inch of play maybe a little more on the driverside :o. Auto value honoured the warrenty on the crappy BCA bearings. After doing this, the jeep braked better and was significantly less noisey.
Today, I took it to the dealer for the engine tick, they declared it alittle noisey but not enough. It certainly ticks but my warrenty is good till 2012 so they just told me to keep an ear on it. Jeep has an exhasut leak from a stray log that may contribute to noise so..... no resolution as far as I am concerned. Plus for engine warrenty they need proof of oil changes, thats kind of hard when you do them yourself...I think i got most of my reciepts though.
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Installed seats out of a Mitsubishi 3000GT... adjustable lumbar support, tilt... much better than unadjustable springy factory yj seats ;D
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Adjusted my steering center............again (think I have it this time)
Given that the warm weather is gone for a bit, I washed about 100lbs of road silt off of it.
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Last night I prepped and painted my Metalcloak fenders and flares.
Tonight they should get the final coats.
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Cleaned the snow off it and decided it was too $#^%ing cold to swap the fog light wire harness in.
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Fixed the roof rack so it doesn't rattle.
....almost time to rotate the tires though, thanks for reminding me Simon!
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never did get around to mine, so if your bored your more than welcome to do the xj's as well! ;)
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had to weld my homebrew bar pin deletes in and put longer rear shocks
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I bought some new mirrors and headlights. Hopefully install them this weekend.
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Rebuilt the driveshafts...now that annoying wobble should be gone!
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rebuilt a holley 650 mecanical sec and drew up a anti wrap for the rear .
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i found another leak in the rad :(
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Moved it out of the garage so I could fix the flat on the Expedition >:(
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Bougt 12 litres of mobile 1 and 2 wix filters and came home and then though it was way to cold to change oil on the girlfriends and my TJ. Screw it, maybe after the Daytona 500 I will think about it. And screw all ya with heated garages.
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Yesterday - clutch on new engine back in, mounts torqued, t-case back on, working my from the back forward hooking stuff up,
this morning wash out rad at car wash they are really going to like me, hopefully have it running today
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I installed a CB radio! My first "modification" and I think it looks pretty awesome and I can't wait to see how she works out on the trail.
HUGE thanks to Justin from Nine Industries for donating his time, tools and knowledge to help me get this done. We were able to get the CB installed with little to no difficulty. The only issue we ran into was ditaching the sub-woofer wiring harness and wires from the center console so we could take it out to install the radio.
(http://<a href="http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/?action-view&current=003.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/003.jpg" border="0" alt="CB instal 3"></a>)
(http://<a href="http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/?action-view&current=002.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/002.jpg" border="0" alt="CB instal 2"></a>)
(http://<a href="http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/?action-view&current=001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/001.jpg" border="0" alt="CB instal"></a>)
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lets try this again...
We wired the CB to a "piggy back fuse" and used to sub-woofer port so that even when the vehicle is off the CB still gets power. Simple, clean and out of the way.
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/003.jpg)
I wanted the Cb to be in an area that was easily accessable but also somewhat hidden, so behind the centre console seemed like the best spot.
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/002.jpg)
For now the cup-holder will serve as my handset holder until I can get a mount for it as well as decide where I want it to be mounted.
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z326/Jeepg/Jeep%20Modifications/001.jpg)
Thanks again to Justin, he really knew what he was doing and we had a great time working on this together.
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Why wouldn't you just wire it to your battery, instead of a piggyback fuse?
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Why wouldn't you just wire it to your battery, instead of a piggyback fuse?
To be honest, WAY less work. Ive always run my cb's in that fashion. My theory is I need to talk to the guys ahead of me and behind me in a trail ride. I have never noticed excess "noise" from that location nor does it cut back on the range.
I am NOT a wiring guy. And I dont pretend to be. I've installed fog lights, cb's, tail lights, etc. But hey if it works, why knock it?
Heck Im still running my light forces to my stock fog light wiring lol
One day I'll upgrade.
Actually I forgot Kyle, I have an adhesive mic mount you can have. Remind me on Thursday and we'll put it on.
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Looks good Kyle.
Mounted up my front skid and got a compressor. Not a fancy schmancy ARB but it does the trick in good time and I have lifetime no questions warranty on it.
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I took the Rubi to the car wash and got some of the grime off of her................oh and a ton of icy snow off the bottom
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Great Thanks Justin!
I look forward to getting the HI-JACK mount installed! I'll post up pics once its all put in.
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Parked it in the garage wishing I could turn wrenches.
Dingman
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Changed the rear diff oil in my 93.
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu96/esind/DSC00111.jpg)
found this
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu96/esind/DSC00109.jpg)
Said some four letter poetry
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu96/esind/DSC00108.jpg)
Not sure if the bolt holding the pin sheared or the pin broke out.
Then swapped the whole diff out with a spare that I had.
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Hi everyone, I'm new to jeeping, i use to quad a lot but now i own a 2000 jeep Cherokee. A buddy of mine mentioned giving it a lift kit but said to do it cheaply you can use hockey pucks. Is this actually possible and if so would you think its a good idea.
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Wrong section for this question, try google first you will get a whole bunch of answers to your question. Your XJ doesn't have a frame so you can't install a body lift.
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Changed the rear diff oil in my 93.
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu96/esind/DSC00111.jpg)
found this
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu96/esind/DSC00109.jpg)
Said some four letter poetry
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu96/esind/DSC00108.jpg)
Not sure if the bolt holding the pin sheared or the pin broke out.
Then swapped the whole diff out with a spare that I had.
shity .. ya if you can just swapp out the spider gears and pins it would be better then swapping the hole carrier and fighting wiht getting your pattern badck
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shity .. ya if you can just swapp out the spider gears and pins it would be better then swapping the hole carrier and fighting wiht getting your pattern badck
Carrier has a oval hole in it now. So I swapped a whole diff so I didn't have to fight getting a decent pattern back. Gained rear disc brakes out of it as well. It was about four hours to do the complete swap by myself
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Carrier has a oval hole in it now. So I swapped a whole diff so I didn't have to fight getting a decent pattern back. Gained rear disc brakes out of it as well. It was about four hours to do the complete swap by myself
oh sweet thats good new then ;
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if you mean hockey pucks i would have to say no. they'll get old, crack and break. there are better and safer ways to lift your rig and won't break the bank..
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I bought a little something to tow behind it 8)
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Something like this:
(http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/hot-dog-cart.jpg)
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HOT DOGS!
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Something like this:
(http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/hot-dog-cart.jpg)
Now that would be a whole new aspect to the cheese slider.
The thing I need to know is does it have reverse lights ;D
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What I actually bought to tow behind
(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/silverfox67/2011%2005%2003%20M101%20Trailer%20for%20Jeeping/IMG_1095.jpg)
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Is that the one from Winnipeg?
Nm...read the other post.
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Don't cheap out the last thing you want is something going wrong up on the trail.Spend the money do things right and less will go wrong.
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I've been lazy and have just had the cb sitting loose in my console so I decided to try and cut out the tray to fit the way I want it. Not 100% yet, want to work on some of the edges to make it look a little cleaner and still trying to figure out how/where to put a mic extension to the outside of the console so I can keep the top closed even when the mic is connected.
(http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/0/9/1/133348/preview_img_22650.jpg?rev=0)
(http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/0/9/1/133348/preview_img_22630.jpg?rev=0)
I was also messing around with the external speaker, but the one I got won't fit in the padding around the sound bar so I am going to have to figure out another option for that.
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Fixed the sheared vaccum tube for the EVAP system..thats been causing a CEL for about 6 months. Somehow a rock or something found it apart from all the other tubes up by the gas tank and smashed right apart. Used a combination of JB weld and RTV to put the halves togther...yeah its a lame fix. only after this i was able to install a new fan for the heater unit in the garage :(
Washed the carpets and reinstalled them. They have been out since the beginning of last summer. Cleaned out the jeep interior exterior, there was just mud everywhere inside. I have since learned to roll up windows and when the soft top windows are out, avoid mud.
Bought a new fan setting knob for the heater ( it was stuck on windshield), only 6 bucks at the dealership. This is the same dealership who wanted 50 dollars for a washer for a cam bolt.
Orderd a spare tire relocation bracket from Northridge, as per usual best price, best selection.
All i can say is that the jeep is way better to live with, with the carpets and heater now working properly, quiter and warmer and I can finally use the rear hatch...its trulyamazing how simple and mostly free maintenance makes such a difference, lesson learned
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Finished the bushwacker install, almost done tearing out the rear springs, to rebuild the pack with S10 leafs. Damn chevy parts! ;D
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I bought a spare rig for my rig! :P
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Installed a new Luk Gold Performance clutch and repaired the leaking pinion seals.
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Oil change in -20 windchill!
Yeah....I need to build a garage this spring. ???
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I bought a spare rig for my rig! :P
sure did, hope you get lots of part from it too. thanks for taking it :)
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I searched for my multi function switch... Hope to find it soon before too much else gets removed.
(http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/mr_frenchy/8f2f8976.jpg)
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welded a spindle and square tubing on my bumper to hold spare, poor little tailgate was grumpy from holding up 37" mud tire haha
(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/marco99_01/039.jpg?t=1300023666)
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fixed my flashers now they work .. but doesnt mean ill use them lol
damn french people
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Put on the new sway bar links................one of the old ones had a bit of an S Curve to it.
Installed the new bumper and winch 8)
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Installed the new bumper and winch 8)
You forgot to upload pictures!!!
Or is that happening as I type this ;)
.... And of course, as soon as I check the unread posts, there it is! durrr Looks awesome Shawn!
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I added more weight, and lowered my fuel mileage a bit more!!!
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u186/tliguana/IMG-20110317-00013.jpg)
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u186/tliguana/IMG-20110317-00012.jpg)
Thanks again James!! They fit great ;D Just need to grind off the bottoms of the U-Bolts and shes done!
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didnt want the new rig for my sister to be leaving oil spots everywhere so i got a buddy to weld in a pipe plug bung in the rear diff cover, drilled out the siezed studs so i could lower the t-case, and undercoated the lower 2" of the tailgate
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Washed off all the road grime off my nice clean white paint and shiny chrome. Unfortunatly this isn't on a jeep anymore :(