1990 expo/hunting build
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1990 expo/hunting build
Picked up a 86 xj last year to start a build but after I got it tore apart realized there was way too much rust to put any money into. Also have an 85 GMC that I have been driving but wanted a better daily driver plus I like the jeep platform. This week bought a 90 xj from a friend for $500. He said fuel pump or relay was out cause it wouldn't start. Pulled it home on trailer and as I was unloading it off the trailer saw the plug to the fuel pump hanging. Plugged it in and it cranked right up.
This weekend I did all the usual tune up, plugs, wires, and oil. Also changed water pump and thermostat.
Plans are:
Flex fan
Radiator
3" lift
31x10.50 bfg km2
Build bumpers and roof rack
Paint
Cargo area drawer
Installed gauges to replace dummy light gauges
Installed cold air intake
This weekend I did all the usual tune up, plugs, wires, and oil. Also changed water pump and thermostat.
Plans are:
Flex fan
Radiator
3" lift
31x10.50 bfg km2
Build bumpers and roof rack
Paint
Cargo area drawer
Installed gauges to replace dummy light gauges
Installed cold air intake
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Congrats on the score and the easy fix. I like the box, nice work. But the "cold" air intake...you do realize that the air it will be using is just hot air from the engine bay, right?
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Today made a basket that fits on the driver side of he cargo area where the factory spare goes. This will be used to hold tow straps and other recovery gear.
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Worked on the cargo area this morning. Got box and basket mounted and built a platform for storage underneath.
Built a tray that slides underneath for tools but still haven't put the dividers in it yet. Still have to built the tray for the other side
Also ordered my lift from Rustys Offroad. Went with the 3" AAL kit. Can't wait for it to show up.
Built a tray that slides underneath for tools but still haven't put the dividers in it yet. Still have to built the tray for the other side
Also ordered my lift from Rustys Offroad. Went with the 3" AAL kit. Can't wait for it to show up.
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So put the lit on today. Took a few hours but everything went pretty smooth. It was a chore getting the rear tires off. They had been on there so long that wheel had rusted to the hub so had to pry the wheel away from the hub.
Here is the finished project. I put some 30x9.50 tires that I had from my other xj that I am going to use until I get some new wheels and tires.
Here is the finished project. I put some 30x9.50 tires that I had from my other xj that I am going to use until I get some new wheels and tires.
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Worked on the cargo area this morning. Got box and basket mounted and built a platform for storage underneath.
Built a tray that slides underneath for tools but still haven't put the dividers in it yet. Still have to built the tray for the other side
Also ordered my lift from Rustys Offroad. Went with the 3" AAL kit. Can't wait for it to show up.
Built a tray that slides underneath for tools but still haven't put the dividers in it yet. Still have to built the tray for the other side
Also ordered my lift from Rustys Offroad. Went with the 3" AAL kit. Can't wait for it to show up.
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Mainly because of price right now. I may upgrade in the future though.
This past weekend I had a few problems. I broke my fan shroud while putting a new fan clutch on and just zip tied it up to be able to use it but while on my way home from work, the shroud hit the fan and broke and poked a hole in the radiator. So I got a new radiator and hoses and got them out in. I also changed out the thermostat while I was there so I could get the cheap Murray stay out and put in the Stant superstat that I had ordered. After I got that sorted out it was back to the fun stuff. I got some LED light strips from Amazon and put in for interior lights. I also mounted a couple quick fist clamps to hold my axe in the cargo area. Today I plan on mounting a couple led 18w flood lights on the back of the roof rack and tracking number says adjustable track bar and new steering stabilizer is supposed to show up today.
Here is some pics of the lights
This past weekend I had a few problems. I broke my fan shroud while putting a new fan clutch on and just zip tied it up to be able to use it but while on my way home from work, the shroud hit the fan and broke and poked a hole in the radiator. So I got a new radiator and hoses and got them out in. I also changed out the thermostat while I was there so I could get the cheap Murray stay out and put in the Stant superstat that I had ordered. After I got that sorted out it was back to the fun stuff. I got some LED light strips from Amazon and put in for interior lights. I also mounted a couple quick fist clamps to hold my axe in the cargo area. Today I plan on mounting a couple led 18w flood lights on the back of the roof rack and tracking number says adjustable track bar and new steering stabilizer is supposed to show up today.
Here is some pics of the lights
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