Project aussie
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From: Tampa Fl
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
So heres what ive done lately. I got some low profile shackle relocation brackets from FST suspension. Orignally I had some .75" lift shackles from rustys offroad paired up with the relocation brackets but they weren't long enough, so when my suspension was fully compressed, the shackle hit the box. I solved that by getting some 1" boomerang shackles from rubicon express.
I also installed a aussie locker in the front. I had a buddy from my club help me do it because I was a little nervous about pulling the carrier and all that but it was actually very easy and I wont have any hesitation to do another one. Of course, I had to test it out! Had no problem crawling up a 37" tire.
However, the next day the drivers side axle seal started leaking so I had to pull it all apart again to put in new seals...
And today I made my rear doors removable. I think it looks a lot better with all the doors off instead of just the front two.
And made a diff cover out of a stock d30 cover. I wire wheeled it and painted it with clear coat. I think im liking the bare metal look.
But.... I couldent let the day end there. I decided that it would be a bright idea to clean the engine bay with engine degreaser and guess what! It runs like s**t now! Ill never clean the engine bay again!!! Im pretty sure its the tps. It backfires a little when I get on the gas and it wont shift until it reaches 2800 rpm and is held there for a few seconds. I can unplug the TCU and shift through the gears manually and it runs fine. Oh, and I also have 1-ton steering from serious offroad on the way!!
I also installed a aussie locker in the front. I had a buddy from my club help me do it because I was a little nervous about pulling the carrier and all that but it was actually very easy and I wont have any hesitation to do another one. Of course, I had to test it out! Had no problem crawling up a 37" tire.
However, the next day the drivers side axle seal started leaking so I had to pull it all apart again to put in new seals...
And today I made my rear doors removable. I think it looks a lot better with all the doors off instead of just the front two.
And made a diff cover out of a stock d30 cover. I wire wheeled it and painted it with clear coat. I think im liking the bare metal look.
But.... I couldent let the day end there. I decided that it would be a bright idea to clean the engine bay with engine degreaser and guess what! It runs like s**t now! Ill never clean the engine bay again!!! Im pretty sure its the tps. It backfires a little when I get on the gas and it wont shift until it reaches 2800 rpm and is held there for a few seconds. I can unplug the TCU and shift through the gears manually and it runs fine. Oh, and I also have 1-ton steering from serious offroad on the way!!
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Year: 1997
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From: Sagle Idaho
Year: 1994
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Engine: Staright 6 High ouput
So heres what ive done lately. I got some low profile shackle relocation brackets from FST suspension. Orignally I had some .75" lift shackles from rustys offroad paired up with the relocation brackets but they weren't long enough, so when my suspension was fully compressed, the shackle hit the box. I solved that by getting some 1" boomerang shackles from rubicon express.
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I also installed a aussie locker in the front. I had a buddy from my club help me do it because I was a little nervous about pulling the carrier and all that but it was actually very easy and I wont have any hesitation to do another one. Of course, I had to test it out! Had no problem crawling up a 37" tire.
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However, the next day the drivers side axle seal started leaking so I had to pull it all apart again to put in new seals...
And today I made my rear doors removable. I think it looks a lot better with all the doors off instead of just the front two.
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And made a diff cover out of a stock d30 cover. I wire wheeled it and painted it with clear coat. I think im liking the bare metal look.
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But.... I couldent let the day end there. I decided that it would be a bright idea to clean the engine bay with engine degreaser and guess what! It runs like s**t now! Ill never clean the engine bay again!!! Im pretty sure its the tps. It backfires a little when I get on the gas and it wont shift until it reaches 2800 rpm and is held there for a few seconds. I can unplug the TCU and shift through the gears manually and it runs fine. Oh, and I also have 1-ton steering from serious offroad on the way!!
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Attachment 188413
I also installed a aussie locker in the front. I had a buddy from my club help me do it because I was a little nervous about pulling the carrier and all that but it was actually very easy and I wont have any hesitation to do another one. Of course, I had to test it out! Had no problem crawling up a 37" tire.
Attachment 188412
However, the next day the drivers side axle seal started leaking so I had to pull it all apart again to put in new seals...
And today I made my rear doors removable. I think it looks a lot better with all the doors off instead of just the front two.
Attachment 188415
And made a diff cover out of a stock d30 cover. I wire wheeled it and painted it with clear coat. I think im liking the bare metal look.
Attachment 188416
But.... I couldent let the day end there. I decided that it would be a bright idea to clean the engine bay with engine degreaser and guess what! It runs like s**t now! Ill never clean the engine bay again!!! Im pretty sure its the tps. It backfires a little when I get on the gas and it wont shift until it reaches 2800 rpm and is held there for a few seconds. I can unplug the TCU and shift through the gears manually and it runs fine. Oh, and I also have 1-ton steering from serious offroad on the way!!
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Haha its taken some work to get it to where it is. Its starting to get close to what ive wanted it to be.
I used your e-fan writeup to to mine.
I used your e-fan writeup to to mine.