New project. 1992 Laredo. Picked this sweetheart up last week. 286K NO RUST and EVERYTHING WORKS!Drive train is solid. Leaks oil from valve cover. Found last night all the cover bolts were loose so that may be fixed. And, YES that is my Prius in the background LOL








Can't wait to get started

 

cool beans ,like the red ,needs some black on it , an some mud haha

 

I am going to black all of the body trim first thing. then 3" lift and taller tires

 

heres mine

 

What is the lift on that? 5-6"? And what did you use to do the black?

 

RC 4.5 with daystar econo lift,for the black i used rustolium spray on bedliner

 

Been busy on the XJ!

New Ball joints upper and lower both sides.
NOTE: Do NOT pound on lowers, they will mushroom and be a B#%*H to get out. Install plug in lowers grease zirk hole before replacing axles. There is not enough clearance for axle u-joint for grease fittings.


New Brakes all around.
NOTE: Take pictures before disassembly


New CV joint boot.
NOTE: This is more delicate than you would think and rips easily.

New Track bar
NOTE: Remove UPPER end first o it won't come out

New rear axle seals both sides.
NOTE: Much easier than you would think

New valve cover gasket.
NOTE: Get ALL of the old gasket off. Hard work

Degrease engine and undercarriage, much easier to work on.
NOTE: Pressure washer helped a lot just keep it away from wiring or be prepared to wait for it to dry out.

New wiper blades