Thanks! The E85 is only nice now when gas prices are 70 to 80 cents more per gallon than ethanol. Otherwise, it's not worth it. Less energy in a gallon of E85 compared to regular gas which translates into fewer MPG's per gallon. So the prices must be significantly different in order for ethanol to make sense financially.

It does provide a little more umpfh off the line as the octane rating is higher. I purchased a conversion kit online that automatically adjusts the timings when ethanol is "detected". All I had to do was attach some wires to each injector and it was good to go. One end to the injector, the other to the Jeeps standard connector. Hope that helps!

 

So, I was able to get the springs to the height I wanted...but now there is a weird repeating Ka-Clunk when I release the gas pedal. When under pressure (such as when accelerating or braking), everything is fine. Really weird...it started after I began towing trailer loads of paving stones. I thought it was just the trailer being "out of balance" until last night after removing the trailer and the vibration continued. I have a suspicion of what's causing the issue. I think the U-Bolts weren't tight enough and now there is just enough room to wiggle and cause the vibration. We shall see!

By the way, I have a set of TeraFlex extended rear Shackles for sale!

 

Excited for the Jeep Parts Swap Meet on Saturday. Really hoping I can pick up the axles I need! Anyone else from Grand Junction going?

 

Its been a long time since I have done anything to my Jeep... But that's about to change! Yesterday, I purchased a set of axles...

Now, just need the time to prepare! Stay tuned...

 

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/su...2/#post2344859

Link to my Axle Build thread.

 

New Black Paint
Clear Head Lights From Quadratec
Black Moab Wheels
Maxxis MT 33s
4.5" X-Series N2 R.C

 

Someday...when I win the lottery, I'll get a set of 16" Moab's or Icon's with 265/75/16's or 285's. That to me is the sweet spot on Cherokee's...just looks like what a Rubicon Cherokee would run if it existed.

The Green XJ in these pics is my eventual goal.

 

Haven't posted in a while, so I thought I would just quickly post that I had to completely overhaul my cooling system over the past few nights. Well, the radiator was the only necessary thing to change...but I figured I'm already tearing things apart, I might as well make this a one time adventure!

I replaced the following:

Radiator and cap
Both upper and lower hoses
Water pump
Thermostat
Coolant of course

The fun was the lower transmission cooler line off the rad...the one with the "quick" disconnect. Mine had seized in the tube and no amount of wrenching or cheap fuel line 'tools' could free it.

A little tip for anyone else that may have problems with this. I headed down to the auto parts store ready to drop $40 on this line. But, the guy at the store said "I would just cut the rubber line and clamp it down tight." So for $2 bucks in clamps, I'm back in business. I'll monitor this line to be sure it holds strong and report back if there are any mishaps.

 

Hey, just read your build, good stuff. I found it linked from your write up here... Any chance you could fix the broken image links in the write-up to help us wanting to swap our control arms?
Thanks!

 

Hey Mitchellsk,

I lost the images after the site I was hosting with went under. All gone...sorry!

Maybe I can answer any questions you have?

 

Well...that was an interesting trip! Towed our pop up to Ouray and then decided to take a trip up to Animas Forks via Engineer Pass. At the start, I couldn't get the T-Case in to 4-Lo. I messed with the linkage on the trail and finally was able to get the Jeep in to 4-Lo. Then, about 3/4's of the way up the hill my Jeep just died, no RPM's...the engine was just gone.

No sputtering, it just died. Anyone that is familiar with the San Juan's knows that the shelf trails can be VERY narrow and my Jeep stalled out in a very inopportune area. Of course, it wouldn't start again either. It would crank, but wouldn't kick over. Some nice fellow Jeepers helped to get me out of the way and one of the guys says "Hey, just for grins...try it again." Started right up and no more problems the rest of the trip...except for now I have a Check Engine light. One of the guys said "It might be the Neutral Safety Switch..." Perhaps my fiddling with the 4x4 linkage did something.

I pulled the codes for the CEL and my Jeep is showing P0320 and P0132. I'm guessing the P0132 was probably the O2 wires rubbing on the drive shaft. Hopefully, that will be an easy fix with electrical tape and zip ties.

The P0320 is a bit different, the code says to check the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Since getting the error, my Jeep is cranking several more rounds to start in the morning.

At any rate, I will roll under the Heep this weekend and see what I can see. Any suggestions while I'm under there?

Thanks!