Build project: an 88 story, anti bolt on build
02-25-2012, 10:25 PM
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Year: 88
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 renix
Got my booster/MC swap done today. For those of you looking for the renix era booster swap. A booster and mc out of a 96 is almost a bolt in.
Now for the non bolt in part.
I ground out the rod end, replacment is too small for the brake switch. I did it with a die grinder, you could use a drill bit(5/8) but i didn't have one, so die grinder it was.
once the right size was achieved...i welded a "flat" on the back of the rod and ground it flat. the dlat keeps the brake switch from rotating out of position.
rod before
rod after
booster installed
now, the m/c uses metric bubble flares, and the porp. valve uses standard double flare. You can use adapters, but it just addes a place for it to leak. To solve this, i bought some metric bubble flare line(about 12") bubble both ends, cut it in half so i had the bubbles..the swapped in the fittings and just did a double flare like factory at the porp valve
flaring the lines
Now for the non bolt in part.
I ground out the rod end, replacment is too small for the brake switch. I did it with a die grinder, you could use a drill bit(5/8) but i didn't have one, so die grinder it was.
once the right size was achieved...i welded a "flat" on the back of the rod and ground it flat. the dlat keeps the brake switch from rotating out of position.
rod before
rod after
booster installed
now, the m/c uses metric bubble flares, and the porp. valve uses standard double flare. You can use adapters, but it just addes a place for it to leak. To solve this, i bought some metric bubble flare line(about 12") bubble both ends, cut it in half so i had the bubbles..the swapped in the fittings and just did a double flare like factory at the porp valve
flaring the lines
02-25-2012, 10:28 PM
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Year: 88
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I also got some of theses little gems! 703 injectors, i big thanks to programbo for the super fast shipping and good looking parts.
I got them installed with the new inake gaskets and what not, but still have alot of wiring and stuff to clean up under the hood before i can run it.
Thanks for having a look.
I got them installed with the new inake gaskets and what not, but still have alot of wiring and stuff to clean up under the hood before i can run it.
Thanks for having a look.
02-25-2012, 10:49 PM
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Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Domaas
sure...move to so cal..lol
03-21-2012, 09:52 AM
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03-31-2012, 04:33 PM
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Year: 88
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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got the stiffeners built around the rear spring perch.
also added some ange to the sliders, welded to the sliders, and then bolted through the pinch seam..
also added some ange to the sliders, welded to the sliders, and then bolted through the pinch seam..
04-07-2012, 06:15 PM
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Year: 88
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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started the home brew shackle relocation brakets
here is the "base plate"
then burned on the mounting plates
some how i forgot to take i pic of the "stud" that goes into the original braket, but its 2.5x2.5 .250 wall.
all painted and installed
still need new shackels..looking for some 1.5"
here is the "base plate"
then burned on the mounting plates
some how i forgot to take i pic of the "stud" that goes into the original braket, but its 2.5x2.5 .250 wall.
all painted and installed
still need new shackels..looking for some 1.5"
04-10-2012, 10:59 PM
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Year: 1999
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Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
Wow man looks good! I wish I had the know-how to build my own stuff... I am stuck with buying it for 15x as much as it is worth lol. Keep it up!
04-11-2012, 11:36 AM
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Lookin' good man, those weld beads are beautiful....@Ianf406: I used to say the same thing, then started spending that money on tools instead, didn't take long to outgrow my garage...it is a sickness...
04-11-2012, 12:36 PM
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Haha I am sure it is... I just havent had a garage for alooong time. (I just got out of the Army in June, now waiting on my wife to get out b4 we get a house) Stuck to wrenching in the parking lot haha. Another year or so I am sure I'll catch the sickness.
04-11-2012, 10:33 PM
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04-14-2012, 02:00 PM
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in case anyone is actually reading this tread.im taking a lunch break, and just thought i would up;oad where im at today.
bulding the inside supports for the hybrid exo.
bulding the inside supports for the hybrid exo.