The Freeak's Family XJ - Page 2

goblazers_6 · 10-29-2009, 10:36 PM

Nice job. I love the way you did rear wheel well

xjod · 10-30-2009, 12:33 PM

This is cool, I have similar plans for tube work when I get my new welder. Thanks for the pics it will make mine alot easier too.

the freeak · 11-05-2009, 08:58 AM

After a delicious dinner of bambi steak

, I spent a few hours in the garage.

Cleaned first, b/c I hadn’t in a while and I hadn't seen the floor in two weeks, then I turned my attention to the lift kit.

I was a little disappointed to find that the bolts securing the lower control arms to the bracket will require some heat (or worse; drilling!) to coax free.

(It's not a big deal considering what I paid for it.)

So I moved on to something I could FINISH in one night.

And....The Passenger’s side rear leaf spring is IN.

Slider is welded, front spring hanger is done.

The front hanger is not as aesthetically pleasing as I would have liked, but it’s solid and functional.

Hope to complete the DS tonight. and get it sitting on its own weight.

Then I can weld the spring perches, and pull the axle for paint.

If my fawking differential parts ever get here (UPS LOST my first shipment) the front axle SHOULD be in this coming week.

Also, just wanted to throw a BIG thank you to Chase at East Coast Gear Supply.

Timmay recommended him to me, and I have nothing but good things to say about him.

-Chris

scifi266 · 11-05-2009, 02:50 PM

Awesome build so far, wish I could have had that d60 front for my highboy lol

djlarroc · 11-05-2009, 04:09 PM

Great build. Nice work!

DMILES51 · 11-05-2009, 05:03 PM

whats the function of those sliders you put in the rear...btw nice build man just trying to learn.

DCM · 11-05-2009, 05:30 PM

All the rust sounds like your from michigan too, am i right?

RenoXJ · 11-05-2009, 06:19 PM

Lookin good mann

cole93maxxxj · 11-05-2009, 08:11 PM

shweet bro! this thing is gona be sick! keep us posted!

the freeak · 11-06-2009, 10:16 AM

Drivers side rear fender flare is bent (outside, in the SNOW!

), my order of heims/ brackets/ bungs from Ruff Stuff showed up in TWO days!

I can't tell you how stoked I was when I opened the mail box, and there was a flat rate box in there!

Dan, YOU ARE THE MAN.

Now if my differential parts get here tomorrow, I will have LOTS to do in the coming days.

To answer your questions:

I'm in PA, the rust is pretty common here too.

The spring sliders allow greater suspension movement, and better clearance than shackles... wait until you see the DROOP this thing has!

-Chris

DMILES51 · 11-06-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the freeak

Drivers side rear fender flare is bent (outside, in the SNOW!

), my order of heims/ brackets/ bungs from Ruff Stuff showed up in TWO days!

I can't tell you how stoked I was when I opened the mail box, and there was a flat rate box in there!

Dan, YOU ARE THE MAN.

Now if my differential parts get here tomorrow, I will have LOTS to do in the coming days.

To answer your questions:

I'm in PA, the rust is pretty common here too.

The spring sliders allow greater suspension movement, and better clearance than shackles... wait until you see the DROOP this thing has!

-Chris

ok thanks man i figured something along those line but ive never actually seen them applie. i can wait either man nice build

NewXJaddict · 11-06-2009, 01:47 PM

Incredible build. Nice work!

EndlessMtnFab · 11-07-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the freeak

The spring sliders allow greater suspension movement, and better clearance than shackles... wait until you see the DROOP this thing has!

-Chris

The only thing that droops around here is your gut.

4 link rears = teh hawtness.

Good to see the build up here .... shows people all the different things you can do if you put your mind to it.

Joe

the freeak · 11-08-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EndlessMtnFab

The only thing that droops around here is your gut.

4 link rears = teh hawtness.

Good to see the build up here .... shows people all the different things you can do if you put your mind to it.

Joe

I would LOVE to fourlink the rear... I have everything sitting here...

BUT I would love to get the XJ wheeling, and finish the big bitch for some RACING.

Yeah... after y'days race I want in.

EndlessMtnFab · 11-08-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the freeak

Yeah... after y'days race I want in.

Meh.

Doesn't excite me.

Heading out in a short bit to tackle your front axle. Expect a call in a few hours.

Joe

10-29-2009, 10:36 PM	#16
goblazers_6 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodland, WA Posts: 349 My Photos 1994 Cherokee Year: 1994 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: HP 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: Stockers	Nice job. I love the way you did rear wheel well __________________ - Darren - 94 XJ - 14" of lift 40" Groundhawgs stock axles and gearing - http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/simple-green-37445/ 87 MJ - Slammed with 100-Spoke Daytons - http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/mistress-moneypit-pavement-princess-19758/

11-05-2009, 08:58 AM	#18
the freeak Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In my garage, with my welder Posts: 133 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP231 - D300 Doubler Front Axle: Dana 60 Rear Axle: Dana 60 Tires: 3512.5017 Lift Specifications: Custom Misc Accessories: Custom Rockers, Tube Fenders	No pictures, but there was some XJ progress last night. After a delicious dinner of bambi steak , I spent a few hours in the garage. Cleaned first, b/c I hadn’t in a while and I hadn't seen the floor in two weeks, then I turned my attention to the lift kit. I was a little disappointed to find that the bolts securing the lower control arms to the bracket will require some heat (or worse; drilling!) to coax free. (It's not a big deal considering what I paid for it.) So I moved on to something I could FINISH in one night. And....The Passenger’s side rear leaf spring is IN. Slider is welded, front spring hanger is done. The front hanger is not as aesthetically pleasing as I would have liked, but it’s solid and functional. Hope to complete the DS tonight. and get it sitting on its own weight. Then I can weld the spring perches, and pull the axle for paint. If my fawking differential parts ever get here (UPS LOST my first shipment) the front axle SHOULD be in this coming week. Also, just wanted to throw a BIG thank you to Chase at East Coast Gear Supply. Timmay recommended him to me, and I have nothing but good things to say about him. -Chris

11-05-2009, 04:09 PM	#20
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 802 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	Great build. Nice work! __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion/JCR, X-Flex, Rusty's quarter guards, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

11-05-2009, 06:19 PM	#23
RenoXJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 799 My Photos 98 Cherokee Year: 98 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: 242 with Hnt... soon to be 231J AA SYE Front Axle: 30 with a lock rite and seals it seals Rear Axle: 8.25 29 spline soon to be locked... Tires: 31's Lift Specifications: RE super flex 3.5, RE track bar, AAL rear Misc Accessories: Currie steering, Stereo, hi lift, rear reciever hitch, hellas, surco rack....	Lookin good mann __________________ MY XJ BUILD: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/jeep-noobs-xj-3924/ AIM ME: 24/7 LILBLUECRX

11-05-2009, 08:11 PM	#24
cole93maxxxj Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 76 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: auto	shweet bro! this thing is gona be sick! keep us posted! __________________ JEEPS RULE! im 15 and working every weekend mowing lawns to fund my project! my jeep is well on its way! -complete rebuild on engine and tranny -total cleaning inside out and underneath! ( dont mean to brag but it looks like brand new) -3 inch lift -31" BFG A/Ts -kc lights - new sony sound system check out my build! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/my-...rst-car-26434/

10-30-2009, 12:33 PM	#17
xjod Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Casper, Wyoming Posts: 57 My Photos 94 Cherokee Year: 94 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: np242 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: 8.25 lock-right Tires: 33x12.50 interco tsl's Lift Specifications: 3" Misc Accessories: custom bumpers, chopped. soft top, custom sliders	This is cool, I have similar plans for tube work when I get my new welder. Thanks for the pics it will make mine alot easier too.

11-05-2009, 02:50 PM	#19
scifi266 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 63 My Photos	Awesome build so far, wish I could have had that d60 front for my highboy lol

11-05-2009, 05:03 PM	#21
DMILES51 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 28 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 inline 6 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock	whats the function of those sliders you put in the rear...btw nice build man just trying to learn.

11-05-2009, 05:30 PM	#22
DCM Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastpointe, Mi Posts: 174 My Photos	All the rust sounds like your from michigan too, am i right?

11-06-2009, 10:16 AM	#25
the freeak Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In my garage, with my welder Posts: 133 My Photos 1992 Cherokee Year: 1992 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP231 - D300 Doubler Front Axle: Dana 60 Rear Axle: Dana 60 Tires: 3512.5017 Lift Specifications: Custom Misc Accessories: Custom Rockers, Tube Fenders	Drivers side rear fender flare is bent (outside, in the SNOW! ), my order of heims/ brackets/ bungs from Ruff Stuff showed up in TWO days! I can't tell you how stoked I was when I opened the mail box, and there was a flat rate box in there! Dan, YOU ARE THE MAN. Now if my differential parts get here tomorrow, I will have LOTS to do in the coming days. To answer your questions: I'm in PA, the rust is pretty common here too. The spring sliders allow greater suspension movement, and better clearance than shackles... wait until you see the DROOP this thing has! -Chris __________________ I like 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375 10582097494459230781640628650899862803482534211706 79

11-06-2009, 01:47 PM	#27
NewXJaddict The Working Hermit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 4,152 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: The crappy one 10/5 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Lift Specifications: stock	Incredible build. Nice work! __________________ He who laughs last doesn't get joke. May the Schwartz be with you Foamy Cinemassacre (AVGN) mc chris

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