What did you do to your XJ today?? - Page 8

tampaviking · 06-29-2009, 05:50 PM

It's better than doing the regular internet bashing many people do about some else's rig. I get so tired of nothing but critiques when somebody throws up pics.
Brandon, I thought you would go over the knuckle before you started on the body. I mean you Jeep is practically new. By the way did you see these yet http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...ame-stiffeners

Definently in my price range.

jeepnleo · 06-29-2009, 09:31 PM

Ok so I have some tires I got from 1987xj being put on wheels I got from MAC.
They will be ready Wednesday.

I need to get some penatrating lube to do my rear lift. I got all of the bolts spinning but not while holding the nut.

I am hoping by the end of this long weekend I will be lifted with wheels and tires

jeepnleo · 06-29-2009, 09:31 PM

Ok so I have some tires I got from 1987xj being put on wheels I got from MAC.
They will be ready Wednesday.

I need to get some penatrating lube to do my rear lift. I got all of the bolts spinning but not while holding the nut.

I am hoping by the end of this long weekend I will be lifted with wheels and tires

macsXJ · 06-29-2009, 10:36 PM

Leo, I got some PB Blaster you can use to soak them with.

Where are you doing your lift at?

Oh, I replaced my rotor and cap today, the little hesitation went away.

mac

jeepnleo · 06-29-2009, 10:58 PM

Alright I got one side loose now. Just need to get to the u bolts. Should have 1 side done by tomorrow.

jeepnleo · 06-29-2009, 11:01 PM

Mac I might swing by some time on Tuesday if I need it. I am sure I can get to it now. I just needed some more muscles. So I had a friend come by and he loosened most of the bolts.

jeepnleo · 06-29-2009, 11:07 PM

Mac just working on it in front of my house. Doing one side at a time. I really don't have the time to set aside to just get it all done. So I got things loose today. I plan on getting the ubolts loose. Then hopefully I can get the driver side rear done.

BuckB91XJ · 06-30-2009, 02:40 AM

Bobby, those are some cool frame stiffeners you found. The price IS the best I've seen, too.

My rocksliders do a pretty good job of stiffening up the body on my XJ. It is pretty creepy when I really flex it out, though, and I can daylight trough the door frames momentarilly.

MISFITXJ · 06-30-2009, 03:57 AM

how would you go about puting the stiffeners on? i guess welding, but i thought that i is not good to weld on stuff to the frame of the xj on the account that it is so light weight. or dose it not matter when you are welding down the whole length of it?

just out of curiosity dose anyone have a non c clip 35 or a 8.25, even a d44 they want to sell? thanks -tom-

98CherokeeSport · 06-30-2009, 12:47 PM

Brian,..........

lol thanks A$$!!!

im just trying to get it built before i have to enter the real world and have no money lol

Misfit, thanks for the compliment

98CherokeeSport · 06-30-2009, 12:53 PM

bobby, yes i have seen those frame stiffeners and they are actually on my list of items to buy. they definitely are the best price around and look like they should work decently. oh and i was thinking about doing over the knuckle but the tie rod i got seems to sit a little higher than the stock one. it may be just the diff cover that makes it look like that thou. but i will leave it until it starts to become an issue.

jeepnleo · 07-04-2009, 03:18 AM

So I got my 3 inch lift in my jeep. Only problem is I can't get the front eye of the leaves to line up with the mount on the body. So now I can't fit the bolt through. I will see what I can do with it Sunday.

CHIF8008 · 07-04-2009, 03:24 AM

i hate the DMV!!! they skrewed up all my paper work on my xj. im afraid im gonna have to pay alot more money for it to finally be over :[

98CherokeeSport · 07-04-2009, 03:14 PM

jeepnleo, did you try to mount the leaf springs to the body mount first then to the shackle mount? that may be easier

BuckB91XJ · 07-04-2009, 06:28 PM

Well, I got home from Nevada on Thursday. My son and I went for a ride in my Jeep and the first time I hit the brakes it darn near went off the road, it pulled to right so hard. I took it home and pulled the drivers side front wheel off to find a locked up left front brake. I compressed it with my C clamp and then took the caliper off and lubed the slide bolts and brake pad ends then my son helped me bleed all 4 brakes really good. It is driving much better now. Funny how it broke just from sitting for 2 weeks. Man, Jeeps are just like jets in that they break of you don't keep driving them everyday. I also washed the rest of the muck off of it from the Reiter trip a couple weeks ago. It's all ready for the next wheeling trip, now.

06-29-2009, 05:50 PM	#106
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 778 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	It's better than doing the regular internet bashing many people do about some else's rig. I get so tired of nothing but critiques when somebody throws up pics. Brandon, I thought you would go over the knuckle before you started on the body. I mean you Jeep is practically new. By the way did you see these yet http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...ame-stiffeners Definently in my price range. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

06-29-2009, 10:36 PM	#109
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	Leo, I got some PB Blaster you can use to soak them with. Where are you doing your lift at? Oh, I replaced my rotor and cap today, the little hesitation went away. mac __________________ Mac April 1, 1893

06-30-2009, 02:40 AM	#113
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	Bobby, those are some cool frame stiffeners you found. The price IS the best I've seen, too. My rocksliders do a pretty good job of stiffening up the body on my XJ. It is pretty creepy when I really flex it out, though, and I can daylight trough the door frames momentarilly. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-30-2009, 03:57 AM	#114
MISFITXJ Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154 My Photos 91 Cherokee Year: 91 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: ax 15 Transfer Case: np 231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: 8.25 29 spline Tires: 33x10.50 Lift Specifications: 5.5	how would you go about puting the stiffeners on? i guess welding, but i thought that i is not good to weld on stuff to the frame of the xj on the account that it is so light weight. or dose it not matter when you are welding down the whole length of it? just out of curiosity dose anyone have a non c clip 35 or a 8.25, even a d44 they want to sell? thanks -tom- __________________ MOSTLYOLDPARTSANDRUST JUSTEXPECTEXPENSIVEPARTS Last edited by MISFITXJ; 06-30-2009 at 04:08 AM..

06-30-2009, 12:47 PM	#115
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	Brian,.......... lol thanks A$$!!! im just trying to get it built before i have to enter the real world and have no money lol Misfit, thanks for the compliment __________________ 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!

06-29-2009, 09:31 PM	#107
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Ok so I have some tires I got from 1987xj being put on wheels I got from MAC. They will be ready Wednesday. I need to get some penatrating lube to do my rear lift. I got all of the bolts spinning but not while holding the nut. I am hoping by the end of this long weekend I will be lifted with wheels and tires

06-29-2009, 09:31 PM	#108
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Ok so I have some tires I got from 1987xj being put on wheels I got from MAC. They will be ready Wednesday. I need to get some penatrating lube to do my rear lift. I got all of the bolts spinning but not while holding the nut. I am hoping by the end of this long weekend I will be lifted with wheels and tires

06-29-2009, 10:58 PM	#110
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Alright I got one side loose now. Just need to get to the u bolts. Should have 1 side done by tomorrow.

06-29-2009, 11:01 PM	#111
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Mac I might swing by some time on Tuesday if I need it. I am sure I can get to it now. I just needed some more muscles. So I had a friend come by and he loosened most of the bolts.

06-29-2009, 11:07 PM	#112
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Mac just working on it in front of my house. Doing one side at a time. I really don't have the time to set aside to just get it all done. So I got things loose today. I plan on getting the ubolts loose. Then hopefully I can get the driver side rear done.

06-30-2009, 12:53 PM	#116
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	bobby, yes i have seen those frame stiffeners and they are actually on my list of items to buy. they definitely are the best price around and look like they should work decently. oh and i was thinking about doing over the knuckle but the tie rod i got seems to sit a little higher than the stock one. it may be just the diff cover that makes it look like that thou. but i will leave it until it starts to become an issue. __________________ 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!

07-04-2009, 03:18 AM	#117
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	So I got my 3 inch lift in my jeep. Only problem is I can't get the front eye of the leaves to line up with the mount on the body. So now I can't fit the bolt through. I will see what I can do with it Sunday.

07-04-2009, 03:24 AM	#118
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	i hate the DMV!!! they skrewed up all my paper work on my xj. im afraid im gonna have to pay alot more money for it to finally be over :[ __________________ 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!

07-04-2009, 03:14 PM	#119
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	jeepnleo, did you try to mount the leaf springs to the body mount first then to the shackle mount? that may be easier __________________ 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!

07-04-2009, 06:28 PM	#120
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	Well, I got home from Nevada on Thursday. My son and I went for a ride in my Jeep and the first time I hit the brakes it darn near went off the road, it pulled to right so hard. I took it home and pulled the drivers side front wheel off to find a locked up left front brake. I compressed it with my C clamp and then took the caliper off and lubed the slide bolts and brake pad ends then my son helped me bleed all 4 brakes really good. It is driving much better now. Funny how it broke just from sitting for 2 weeks. Man, Jeeps are just like jets in that they break of you don't keep driving them everyday. I also washed the rest of the muck off of it from the Reiter trip a couple weeks ago. It's all ready for the next wheeling trip, now. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

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