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After replacing the compressor and the accumulator and it still not working, had this feeling it was the evaporator so got a bore scope and went investigating and found the leak. now to replace it, which I've read is a bit more difficult wish me luck.
Long time no post. just been doing little things here and there. Got some Weathertech floor mats and seat covers for Christmas. replaced a lot of bulbs with some LED's. also just put some Hella Optilux 2020 fogs in. Taxes soon, might be ordering the lift. stay tuned.
Finally got around to putting the evaporator core and heater core in today... With my dads help it took us around 4 hours total to do. I recommend making sure you have a full day free before starting this job because its very tedious work.
new parts
all the dash and trim pieces removed
the steering column dropped and dash shifted towards the drivers side
Have you decided on a kit? If not, do you have any ones in mind?
I'm Pretty sure I'm going to go with the 4.5" RC X-Series kit with the full leafs. I've heard A LOT of bad about it but I've also heard A lot of good. The kit just seems the most complete. Brake lines, disconnects, adjustable control arms and track bar... all for 830 bucks. and its lifetime warranty. I will be getting the Hack-n-tap and drive shaft as well. I have the money to begin the ladder climb but I daily drive this vehicle and am working 6 days a week. Don't want to start it and get stuck without a vehicle.
Nice Jeep man. When it comes to lifts, there are tons of different opinions out there. A lot of different companies make good stuff. I have a Rusty's 3 inch lift that I added things to and kind of pieced together. It rides nice and wasn't too expensive. Just make sure you get an adjustable track bar to center your front axle properly, get full leaf packs to replace your stock ones, and you might want to get a kit that comes with new lower control arms and longer brake lines. Best of luck with the build!
Nice Jeep man. When it comes to lifts, there are tons of different opinions out there. A lot of different companies make good stuff. I have a Rusty's 3 inch lift that I added things to and kind of pieced together. It rides nice and wasn't too expensive. Just make sure you get an adjustable track bar to center your front axle properly, get full leaf packs to replace your stock ones, and you might want to get a kit that comes with new lower control arms and longer brake lines. Best of luck with the build!
Thanks. The kit I'm referring too comes with all of that as well! Also I don't know how many times I've watched the rough country budget build youtube video teaching myself the basics on the installation. It's getting kind of old now and making me want to just pull the trigger!
Well no lift yet. I'm really starting to get impatient. I may have to buy a second vehicle temporarily to daily drive while i lift this thing then resell it afterwards. It's the only logical thing i can think of in order for me to take my time on the lifting process and doing everything the way i want to do it. In the mean time I noticed my oil filter adapter was leaking a bit so I ordered up one of the gasket kits. The adapter was a pain in the butt to get off. You need a T60 torx but it needs to be small enough because of clearance issues. Ended up punching the actual bit out of the socket and using a wrench and a breaker bar.
The adapter removed and cleaned up
The Mopar gasket set comes with three gaskets. one for the adapter, 2 for the bolt.
Also on another note. I did a tune up on her. Gave her some new champion spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor. And A Continental gator belt.
Taylor Thundervolt 8.2 wires part # 84249
Davis Unified cap and rotor part # 35100RD
Champion plugs part # 438 (RC12ECC)
Continental Poly-V belt part # 4060950
Hey, following this thread, nice work! I recently pieced together a 4.5"F/5+"R lift off of craigslist due to broke college kid woes. After all's said and done:
> 4.5" Rubicon Express coils (New) $92 for the pair
> Rusty's Off road 3" full leaf pack (Used) $80 for the set
> Heavy Metal Lift Kits 2.0" shackle, adjustable (New) $35 on sale, $45 regular
> Rough Country 4.5" shocks (Used) $120 for front and rear, also included lengthened control arms (normally $80) and transfer case drop kit (normally $80)
> Rough Country adjustable track bar (New) ~$138
> Rough Country braided stainless brake lines, $50 front and rear (Used unopened)
I had a set of 33" BFG KM2s on wheels that came with the Jeep, which it couldn't seat due to the measly 2" lift on it. When the snow finally came around, though, I figured I'd use the tires and get myself a half-decent lift. Despite how bastardized it seems, I knew that RC shocks were reviewed to be a bit softer; RE springs rode close to stock; and Rusty's Off road had a solid balance between stiff and tame. And for a little over $500 (total of $515) plus some rental fees for spring compressors and pitman arm pullers, etc, I couldn't go wrong when the nearest full kit runs $800-1400 and up. If you can change a water pump, I'd argue a lift is even easier. It's a hell of a learning process and if you can snag deals off of craigslist or similar, it's certainly worthwhile.
08-01-2014, 04:29 PM
