Nothing of note today?

 

96xjclassic helped me out a bit after work today. It was nice and warm, so we installed my new CPS. That didn't fix my misfire+backfire issue, but it helped a lot. We then tested my MAP sensor, which had apparently decided not to be a MAP sensor anymore. Replaced that, too. It seemed to help smooth out my idle a little more. In the end, I'm still misfiring and backfiring, but not as much. Now I'm on the hunt for new injectors, and I'll replace my 6 month old O2 sensor if injectors don't fix it.

While we were doing all that, Classic noticed something in the engine bay. The PO never mentioned that he included a screwdriver in the price of the truck





On a very positive note, I also got some shiny metal from Iron Rock today:

 

i believe i have some stock HO ones i can clean up for you. I don't have any 703s right now though

 

I sent Programbo a PM. Waiting to hear back, so we'll see what happens.

EDIT (31Jan13): I ordered a set of 703s today and bought a new fuel filter. I'll update once they're installed.

 

Cool Comanche, looks like you roll deep! Must be nice to have a group of XJs to wheel with.

 

Thanks! Yeah, we have around two dozen guys locally on here, and I also have a group of Wrangler (MB through TJ) guys who I hang with.

 

Iron Rock LCAs. Adjustable for 0-6.5" of lift, with a clearance bend. Couldn't believe how heavy these things are! I don't think I could break 'em if I tried.

With a mini Maglite for size reference:

 

Let's install them!

 

always impressed with iron rock's quality!!

 

I have their 3-4.5" non adj ones and I love them. Look good and beefy as hell.

 

The project:
0-6.5" IRO adjustable LCAs
Front Rusty's shocks (thanks 96xjclassic)
New fuel filter




Old shocks out. 1987 was a long time ago:




Old control arms. They didn't like rocks:




Passenger side was easy:




Then came a new tourist attraction: Lake Brake






Replaced the factory fuel filter while I pondered:






Got the driver side in with ratchet straps and a lot of prying:




Found a solution for the leaking rear hard line:






And I'm less than enthusiastic about my 13 hour ordeal. Gotta wake up in four hours for work to do a 12hr shift, and I still have to shower.




A thousand thanks to my89xj for giving me a warm shop in which to work, tools to help me out, and a second set of hands before and after he had to go to work today.

I got home to find my 703s in the mailbox. Thank you, Programbo, but they're gonna have to wait for another day.

 

jeeps starting to look good (well better) you, not so much = D get some sleep bud.

also, liking the new quote in the sig.

and now we both have a lock-jaw doing something for our jeep!

 

Looks good man, get some sleep.

 

I was on my way to work by the time you posted, and I just got home lol.

Brakes are holding so far, but I'm cornering slowly to prevent rear suspension flex.

 

you're going to sleep right? lol. might want to get that fixed asap.