Kayle

got some rc quick disconnects and will finish putting them on in the morning. i need to bend in the axle mount tabs for the sway bar links so that it will fit correctly need to change the axel upper conroll arm bushings and im not looking forward to that

more as soon as i can

Kayle

So the yeep is in the shop right now getting aligned and the upper bushings replaced for $180. Oh well at least that parts done for now. Waiting in a bar across the street. What's next? Still need a windshield, frame stiffeners rock rails, bumpers, install my kc's rear axle swap bah! Going on a trail run on the 21 so that's fun. More later. CHEERS!

Kayle

so finally broke the drives side motor mount bushing. trying to decide between detours or ironman and maybe a few other aftermarket replacements. i need the best bang for the buck what have you guys used and like/ dislike? anyone? anyone?

Cheers!!

odgreen

I didnt know detours made a mount...i might have to look into that

Kayle

im pretty sure he does but it my have been a one off? i remember reading it on here somewhere. also looking at brown dog

Kayle

finally have some time to post some update pics. the driverside motor mount broke


wow so thats what that clunk was jeeper john from naxja made me some sick replacements that are a huge improvement.


Now about the changing of the mounts. seems that the biggest problem changing them is the way the motor wants to slide back and twist. it was a PITA but with a bottle jack an engine hoist and a floor jack we were able to get it done the night before my next jeep trip.

My good friend just bought his first XJ a 89 and wanted to take it out so i picked a super mello and fun fire road to go up and was joined by CF member Kushdawg who was an absolute blast to have around.

i brought all of my tool figuring that james's jeep would have some problems lol


My jeep's rotor decided to implode less than 300 miles on it and it just fell apart lol luckily we were 4 miles into the trip so james ran back to town bought 2 and came back and we were on the road again!!
halfway up nice break for liquids


Kushdawg's camo wrap Is SICK! then we were off untill......


James thru a u joint but Kushdawg had a spare and we were off less than 15 minutes later. (i now have 2 spares ) so fineally we have the first flex pics with my lift and tires!!!!!!!!!







So needless to say i started to build my boonie box/survival kit.
i have so far bought u joints, u joint straps, rotor, belt, fluids, ive had a fire extinguisher, recovery straps chain and come along. bottle jack and floor jack. i have a huge list of items i will be buying as the weeks go by. and i need to find a way to store all my tools neatly. more to come soon

cb install, light install, fender trimming, etc etc etc bumpers..... lockers..... BAH! to much to do not enough cash!!!

cheers!!!!

Kayle

EXCITING TIMES!!!
first of all a few weeks ago i ordered the detours backbone and tailbone system and i lucked out mark informed me that for now anyway they will no longer be offering the tailbone system due to the overwhelming demand. He was very up front with me and im expecting a pretty big lead time. i also ordered the back bone light bar and the A pillar light brackets.
im wondering if the snorkle i wnt will fit with the A pillar lights. if not, no snorkle!

Second of all yesterday i picked up a 8.25 from a fellow NAXJA forum used for $75.OO! smokin deal as far as im concerned! i bought some used seats so now im riding comfy and have a new set of "street" tires ill be mounting on a second set of rims for basic wheeling/ driving around.

i will be posting some more pics up soon!

CHEERS!

Kayle

bought a 10 dollar headliner and installed it with a sound bar did an basic install on my cb and will be posting pics in the next few days! so pumped right now. i also bought the smittybily gear seat covers. slowly prepping the 8.25... more to come soon!

Kayle

finally som e new pics

time to remove the brush guard and install the Detours Backbone!







the driverside frame horn was bent in about 3/4 of an inch so lining up the holes wasnt possible.

what i did was use the backbone and some bolts and pull the frame hhorn back to where its supposed to be then installation was a snap.



the only other issue was my bumper skin was an after market one and measured longer than stock



the Detours backbone is seriously beef!!!! i highly recommend it to everyone.

the i bought a confer rack that already had an expanded metal floor and welded on sone light tabs for the front. so heres how that went firt thing you need is ........



to install.......



so you can mount some of these!



ground down and checking if i had enough bare metal









then weld



and grind



done! just paint it up and use a lot of coats.



rack on lights installed bumper skin back on!

Kayle

i havent upgraded my headlight harness yet bvut will soon

low beams



hi beams



higher beams



still have to mount my 2 8 inch procomps on the backbone and ill take pics of the wiring and rekay switch install since i didnt do it on the rack lights.

and no there is no winch because i spent my winch fund on another cherokee :P oops.

more soon!

LeRoy90laredo

really nice build man! looks good.

Kayle

thanks man!

Kayle

so the second xj i bought has a metal gas tank skid so i pulled that last night will be installing that in the next week or so and adjusting my sending unit so the gauge reads correctly. also i will be doing the filler vent mod to increase capacity.

Kayle

new pics coming soon! my detours tailbone arrived!!!! and my new girlfriend bought me a winch!!!! whoot! so ive been painting up the tailbone and hope tomorrow will be installing the winch and light bar and taking lots of pics and hopefully posting them tomorrow night. for the rear i have a new set of leafs to install a 2" hitch to install, the tailbone and finally the gas tank skid and i HOPE to get started on that Wednesday.

cheers!

Kayle

wow i really need to spend an entire day to update this build! i just ordered rims and tires (again) okay i will donate a day to get this build thread off the ground! i mean i just broke some discos had to use the new winch etc etc.... ordering fiberglass fenders soon...... dang i suck at this sorry peeps i promise to do better!