What did you do to your XJ today?? - Page 4

BuckB91XJ · 06-01-2009, 10:37 PM

Put new front brake pads on the XJ. No more squeeling for awhile.

macsXJ · 06-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Finally got enough nerve to drill some holes into my fender for the snorkel: (No template just measuring and guessing)

This came off an 94 model I believe. It fits snug on my 97, just had to massage the a-pillar mount a little. Now I will pull the fender off to cut the internal hole to the airbox. But first, I must either relocate the windshield washer bottle (kinda bulky) or pick up a somewhat smaller one from the JY to mount somewhere.

Next is gears, donor axles are still sitting in the shop......

98CherokeeSport · 06-04-2009, 12:14 AM

i did a couple quick things today. i did the infamous airbox mod an cut a few extra holes in my airbox.
i also got some mounts and mounted my maglite to the driver side pillar in my jeep.

BuckB91XJ · 06-04-2009, 09:54 AM

Mac, the snorkel looks Great, Bro!!

I ordered extended front bump stops and I will be getting some square tubing to build rear extended bump stops. The fender trimming just isn't keeping the tires and sheet metal from meeting when flexed out. steering has jammed up a couple of times, too. I am systematically working out all of the bugs from installing the more flexable control arms. I will be doing some trimming on the rear wheel wells this weekend, too.

macsXJ · 06-04-2009, 01:20 PM

Brian, where you building these at? I should be around sat afternoon if you need a welder and help, sunday taking the bike back to the trials.

PNWJeep · 06-05-2009, 01:26 PM

a day ago or so <-- sorry bout the late post.

Built my intake

BuckB91XJ · 06-09-2009, 08:43 PM

Finally went to The scrapyard and got me a new driver's side mirror. It was pretty much the only cassaulty of my jeeps flop onto it's side a couple weekends ago that couldn't be repaired. Glass was broke and the cables for the remote adjuster had been ripped out. One good as new complete driver's side mirror...Quadratec price $114.00 + shipping....I don't think so!!!......Christian's Auto Recyclers price $15.00 plus about 20 minutes of my precious time.

I LOVE JUNKYARD SHOPPING!!!!!!!!

tampaviking · 06-10-2009, 12:08 AM

I picked up a winch bumper off of a Dakota last weekend at the junkyard. 20 bucks and it is made out of 1/2" material.

CHIF8008 · 06-10-2009, 01:17 AM

did not really do anything today :[ i really need to go to the DMV

nw-xj-scott · 06-10-2009, 01:50 AM

I gave my jeep a new home. Its retired from Carport, to its very own garage..

PNWJeep · 06-10-2009, 10:27 AM

Sweet tampa, was it the pull-a-part off steele st?

I got the front drive shaft and 4x4 linkage from the JY $50 total, installed and working great.

Bled the brakes so no more locking up on the driver's side,
and started to sand down the hood so I can get rid of the house paint on it <-- house paint and roller on a jeep =

BuckB91XJ · 06-10-2009, 11:31 AM

Awesome JY find, Bobby. I finished up the rear fender trimming last night. Took off about 1.5 inches of steel all the way around with out moving the OEM fender flare mounts. I'm going to install the front extended bump stops tonight. They are daystar 1.75 inch extended bump stops. I should be all set for the Reiter Run this weekend.

tampaviking · 06-10-2009, 03:33 PM

Yeah that is my favorite spot to go cause it is so close. They only had one XJ last time I went though.

tyrhine · 06-10-2009, 04:18 PM

so cutting holes in your airbox.. never heard of that one, does that even do anything? sorry still kind of a newb here D:

BuckB91XJ · 06-10-2009, 04:30 PM

tyrhine, I have a good intake upgrade for you if you haven't done any yet. Pull the flex hose off of your air box where it goes out to the motor. look in the box where the short section of hard plastic hose is molded into the air box. You will notice there is a spool looking plastic thing inside there. What this is is something some genius engineer came up with to cut down on induction noise...what it also does is seriously cuts down the volume of intake you can get into your motor. It's kind of a Beee-otch to get out but, once you get it out, take your Jeep for a spin and put your foot into it a little. You will definitely feel a difference in the seat of your pants. Let me know how this works for you.

06-01-2009, 10:37 PM	#46
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Put new front brake pads on the XJ. No more squeeling for awhile. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#47
macsXJ Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 W/ 4:11 Rear Axle: D35 W/ 4:11 & Trac-lok Tires: 31 Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5 RC Misc Accessories: ARB Snorkel, lots O Armor	Finally got enough nerve to drill some holes into my fender for the snorkel: (No template just measuring and guessing) This came off an 94 model I believe. It fits snug on my 97, just had to massage the a-pillar mount a little. Now I will pull the fender off to cut the internal hole to the airbox. But first, I must either relocate the windshield washer bottle (kinda bulky) or pick up a somewhat smaller one from the JY to mount somewhere. Next is gears, donor axles are still sitting in the shop...... __________________ Mac April 1, 1893 Last edited by macsXJ; 06-04-2009 at 08:04 AM..

06-04-2009, 12:14 AM	#48
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	i did a couple quick things today. i did the infamous airbox mod an cut a few extra holes in my airbox. i also got some mounts and mounted my maglite to the driver side pillar in my jeep. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

06-04-2009, 09:54 AM	#49
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Mac, the snorkel looks Great, Bro!! I ordered extended front bump stops and I will be getting some square tubing to build rear extended bump stops. The fender trimming just isn't keeping the tires and sheet metal from meeting when flexed out. steering has jammed up a couple of times, too. I am systematically working out all of the bugs from installing the more flexable control arms. I will be doing some trimming on the rear wheel wells this weekend, too. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-04-2009, 01:20 PM	#50
macsXJ Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 W/ 4:11 Rear Axle: D35 W/ 4:11 & Trac-lok Tires: 31 Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5 RC Misc Accessories: ARB Snorkel, lots O Armor	Brian, where you building these at? I should be around sat afternoon if you need a welder and help, sunday taking the bike back to the trials. __________________ Mac April 1, 1893

06-05-2009, 01:26 PM	#51
PNWJeep Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 120 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: 5 spd Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 32x11.50r15LT Lift Specifications: 4.5 rusty's Misc Accessories: Bushwackers,	a day ago or so <-- sorry bout the late post. Built my intake

06-09-2009, 08:43 PM	#52
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Finally went to The scrapyard and got me a new driver's side mirror. It was pretty much the only cassaulty of my jeeps flop onto it's side a couple weekends ago that couldn't be repaired. Glass was broke and the cables for the remote adjuster had been ripped out. One good as new complete driver's side mirror...Quadratec price $114.00 + shipping....I don't think so!!!......Christian's Auto Recyclers price $15.00 plus about 20 minutes of my precious time.I LOVE JUNKYARD SHOPPING!!!!!!!! __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-10-2009, 12:08 AM	#53
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 774 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	I picked up a winch bumper off of a Dakota last weekend at the junkyard. 20 bucks and it is made out of 1/2" material. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

06-10-2009, 01:17 AM	#54
CHIF8008 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 704 My Photos 1986 Cherokee Year: 1986 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4-banger Transmission: stock Transfer Case: stock Rear Axle: dana 35\4.88\detroit locker Tires: 38.5 super swamper Bogger Lift Specifications: High Misc Accessories: hummer chop mod	did not really do anything today :[ i really need to go to the DMV __________________ 38.5 TSL Boggers + pro. comp MX6 shocks+ Hummer chop mod+ Lambo Doors+ 4.88 Gears= One hell of a ride DID SOMEONE SAY MUD!

06-10-2009, 01:50 AM	#55
nw-xj-scott Seasoned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 490 My Photos 89 Cherokee Year: 89 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 44 Tires: 33x14 boggers Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: a few	I gave my jeep a new home. Its retired from Carport, to its very own garage.. __________________ 1989 OD XJ 5" lift Spooled 44 33x14 Boggers 1998 PS 5.9 ZJ 3" lift 31x10.5 M/T I was Informed this Hobby will nickle and dime you... I spent my last quarter and the next repair requires a 2nd mortgage..

06-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#56
PNWJeep Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 120 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: 5 spd Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 32x11.50r15LT Lift Specifications: 4.5 rusty's Misc Accessories: Bushwackers,	Sweet tampa, was it the pull-a-part off steele st? I got the front drive shaft and 4x4 linkage from the JY $50 total, installed and working great. Bled the brakes so no more locking up on the driver's side, and started to sand down the hood so I can get rid of the house paint on it <-- house paint and roller on a jeep =

06-10-2009, 11:31 AM	#57
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Awesome JY find, Bobby. I finished up the rear fender trimming last night. Took off about 1.5 inches of steel all the way around with out moving the OEM fender flare mounts. I'm going to install the front extended bump stops tonight. They are daystar 1.75 inch extended bump stops. I should be all set for the Reiter Run this weekend. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-10-2009, 03:33 PM	#58
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 774 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	Yeah that is my favorite spot to go cause it is so close. They only had one XJ last time I went though. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

06-10-2009, 04:18 PM	#59
tyrhine Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 171 My Photos	so cutting holes in your airbox.. never heard of that one, does that even do anything? sorry still kind of a newb here D: __________________ If you come across a fork in the road, just pick it up!

06-10-2009, 04:30 PM	#60
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	tyrhine, I have a good intake upgrade for you if you haven't done any yet. Pull the flex hose off of your air box where it goes out to the motor. look in the box where the short section of hard plastic hose is molded into the air box. You will notice there is a spool looking plastic thing inside there. What this is is something some genius engineer came up with to cut down on induction noise...what it also does is seriously cuts down the volume of intake you can get into your motor. It's kind of a Beee-otch to get out but, once you get it out, take your Jeep for a spin and put your foot into it a little. You will definitely feel a difference in the seat of your pants. Let me know how this works for you. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

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