96 Cherocar DD Rebuild!
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So we got the lift kit all in patches!
(The front springs are 3" pro-comp springs, We stacked on another isolator thinking it would level it out with the rear since the main kit is a 3.5" R.E express lift, But I ended up getting a bit of cali-lean hopefully the springs will settle some until I can order new R.E 3.5" springs.)
Cali-Lean lunch break!
Then we got the rears all in with some fighting,
And then the next day the wheel bearing decided it had enough!
So, after replacing both wheel bearings today, And ordering a new V8 ZJ Tie-rod the front end is almost all done. tie-rod will be going in tomorrow when it comes in.
but I still had to see how good it flexed
I also put in YJ flex-hoses for the added travel, New calipers, New rotors, and New pads.
Everything is working mainly as it is, Though i am getting some drive-line vibes and some bump steer, but I think the bumpsteer is due to my tie-rod being bent.
(The front springs are 3" pro-comp springs, We stacked on another isolator thinking it would level it out with the rear since the main kit is a 3.5" R.E express lift, But I ended up getting a bit of cali-lean hopefully the springs will settle some until I can order new R.E 3.5" springs.)
Cali-Lean lunch break!
Then we got the rears all in with some fighting,
And then the next day the wheel bearing decided it had enough!
So, after replacing both wheel bearings today, And ordering a new V8 ZJ Tie-rod the front end is almost all done. tie-rod will be going in tomorrow when it comes in.
but I still had to see how good it flexed
I also put in YJ flex-hoses for the added travel, New calipers, New rotors, and New pads.
Everything is working mainly as it is, Though i am getting some drive-line vibes and some bump steer, but I think the bumpsteer is due to my tie-rod being bent.
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So patches has been slowly getting prettier!
Did some flexez and took a poser picture while I was out getting my new tires
And then finally I picked up my "new to me" rims, and "new to me" tires!
Ultra Nomad 15 x 8" rims with 31" x 10.50" Deegan 38' MTs.
My new jeep and my old 2 door (which my friend now owns)
A good comparison pic of stock and now at the local canadian place of worship. Tim hortons.
Then I got bored today and finally got around to wiring in my rear soundbar, its a bit beat up but it was free so I'm not gunna complain.
Then I organized the rear hatch area, and added a first aid kit in that cubby hole that doesent serve any real purpose.
Plus I also made up a Cold (hot) air intake, out of one from a 4.7L Grand Cherokee
Did some flexez and took a poser picture while I was out getting my new tires
And then finally I picked up my "new to me" rims, and "new to me" tires!
Ultra Nomad 15 x 8" rims with 31" x 10.50" Deegan 38' MTs.
My new jeep and my old 2 door (which my friend now owns)
A good comparison pic of stock and now at the local canadian place of worship. Tim hortons.
Then I got bored today and finally got around to wiring in my rear soundbar, its a bit beat up but it was free so I'm not gunna complain.
Then I organized the rear hatch area, and added a first aid kit in that cubby hole that doesent serve any real purpose.
Plus I also made up a Cold (hot) air intake, out of one from a 4.7L Grand Cherokee
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No real updates as of late, just been Dailying patches and finding a few more quirks.
1. Found out the track-bar I got with the liftkit from the junkyard is trash, so I'm just waiting for my choking wallet to clear its money pipe some so I can order a new one. (This CAD to US dollar suuucks. mostly every trackbar I look at is $300+ by the time it gets here)
2. I have to figure out the hard shifting with my transmission, when its cold it shifts like butter, but once it warms up you have to fight the shifter a bit, and under heavy acceleration (4,000RPM shifts) it just plain refuses to go in gear until revs die down.
and 3. I need a T-case drop bad, I had a brand new one from rusty's offroad I bought 3 years ago, but I've seemed to misplace it, and plus with the Canadian Dollar being so bad, a $28 part ends up being $100 by the time it hits my door. I'll have to pick up some square stock, get off my lazy butt and make one.
Plus a few random shots I've took over the past week, cause a thread post isnt any good without pictures!
(just climb to the top of the hill they said... It's easy they said! I found the one soft spot and sunk like a rock.)
And some nicer pictures I took with my Canon Rebel T3I.
1. Found out the track-bar I got with the liftkit from the junkyard is trash, so I'm just waiting for my choking wallet to clear its money pipe some so I can order a new one. (This CAD to US dollar suuucks. mostly every trackbar I look at is $300+ by the time it gets here)
2. I have to figure out the hard shifting with my transmission, when its cold it shifts like butter, but once it warms up you have to fight the shifter a bit, and under heavy acceleration (4,000RPM shifts) it just plain refuses to go in gear until revs die down.
and 3. I need a T-case drop bad, I had a brand new one from rusty's offroad I bought 3 years ago, but I've seemed to misplace it, and plus with the Canadian Dollar being so bad, a $28 part ends up being $100 by the time it hits my door. I'll have to pick up some square stock, get off my lazy butt and make one.
Plus a few random shots I've took over the past week, cause a thread post isnt any good without pictures!
(just climb to the top of the hill they said... It's easy they said! I found the one soft spot and sunk like a rock.)
And some nicer pictures I took with my Canon Rebel T3I.
Last edited by kurama49; 11-27-2016 at 03:16 AM.