Hey, trans is in and XJ is moving under her own power.

I'm just doing this because i wanna see the scrambled eggs I turned my trans into....and also so I can scrap the aluminum and get more beer...uh...I mean house money....yeah....money for fixing stuffs around that house...thats what I'm scrapping for....

 

Good to hear! You get all moved in yet? Btw text me Monday I'll send the payment info. My account just got opened back up

 

I thought you said it was running! I was confused when I saw you with the tranny out... Didnt realize it was the bad one.

 

Yep, its running and driving on its own power. I am taking it really easy for a good while, 3-500 miles, then I'll change the trans fluid.

I think my tcase linkage needs heavy adjustment, though, 4wd is very loud and unhappy sounding. I also need a new front axle...long story. :/ But at least I can drive it again.

 

any updates?

 

Trans is working flawlessly, have about 250 miles on it.

Realized the 5+ months of sitting really let the rust get to my tie rod ends, the boots weren't that great to begin with. Will probably be installing the JCR OTK kit as soon as my wife and I move, we have to move by this weekend.

When the OTK kit goes on I will probably install the 3 core radiator, new water pump, and hopefully new electric fans. I have everything but the fans.

 

Yup, I use MT-90

Good write-up on the trans swap. I have a AX-15 waiting in the wings for when my Puke-geot goes kaput.
Glad to hear its working out.

 

please add photos with optima under the hood.
does it 75A ?
does it fit with native ACC bracket?

 

Optima red top in factory location, as requested.

 

it is 75 red top or 55 ?

btw you do not tired from renix close system ?
i`m install filler neck into upper hose - much better. also i use heater valve from 92+ year system.

 

Not sure.

As for the closed loop system, yes, I dislike it. But I thought I covered all that in this thread, I'll give a quick rundown anyway.

My motor mounts were bad. Changed them recently. I have a CSF full metal (copper) 3 row radiator for a 92+ XJ, it has the filler neck already on it. I didnt want to install it before the mounts, I didnt want my motor to shift into the radiator. My wife and I just moved, so I haven't had much time.

 

Installed my IRO douboe shear trac bar this weekend.

Kinda sucked, but once I dealt with not having the right tools (bought a sawz-all) it was easy.

It drives so much better, now.

 

Here it is installed.

No bump steer, no more death wobble.

 

glad to see it slowly come together

 

nice build, just went through the whole thing. Did you ever finish the dash?