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Slowest XJ Build Ever
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Whats up guys? Still fairly new to this forum, let alone the XJ world. Since picking up my 98' xj a few weeks ago Iv been trying to go through it making sure its in tip top condition. So far what Iv done...
-Oil change w/ filter -AX15 trans fluid change -Chrysler 8.25 fluid change -np231 t-case fluid change -new u-joints in the rear drive shaft -new rear shocks -k/n drop in filter -spark plugs -spark plug wires -dist. cap and rotor Waiting on a radio adapter to install an aftermarket radio, also awaiting new crown heavy duty leaf springs, u-bolts, leaf shackles, and a set of 235/75/15 bridgestone dueler revo 2's (picked up a set of tear drop cherokee rims of CL). Last but not least, only moments ago I placed an order for an Aussie Locker for the 8.25. Trying to preventative maintenance to the new jeep, its my DD but I want to ready for whatever. More pics once parts arrive. Attachment 363806 Attachment 363807 |
Wow that looks very similar to mine that I bought back in May. Very nice! I'm also interested in whatever preventative maintenance needs to be done.
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Originally Posted by playbass
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Wow that looks very similar to mine that I bought back in May. Very nice! I'm also interested in whatever preventative maintenance needs to be done.
I just replaced the leaf springs, shackles, and u-bolts. Right now Im working on changing the transmission mount. I have the new mount in and bolted up but one of the cross member bolts snapped off in the frame. Trying to decide whether to punch it out with an air chisel then run a new bolt through, or drill it out and tap it to the next size bolt. Attachment 363014 |
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Im bored so I feel the need to update my build thread. Iv done a lot since the last post. I have over 1000 miles on the Aussie locker and it works great! I have replaced the battery, the front bumper (came with frame braces to), clutch, added a cb radio, rugged ridge floor mats, removed the door moldings, new "sport" decals from Yellaxj on here, and lifted it 3in using 3in procomp coils, rc add a leaf in the rear, and 2012 jk rubicon shocks.
Attachment 356255 Attachment 356256 Before the lift Attachment 356257 After the lift Attachment 356258 Friends Yota got stuck Attachment 356259 XJ saves the day Attachment 356260 I just drove 2 hours to go wheelin yesterday, friend failed to click the picture button on the camera so no articulation shots. Once I find something to crawl up Il get more pics :) |
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Its been a while. Done a few new things.
New tires: 31/10.5/15's MTR w/ K Attachment 349676 Pulled rear bumper and end caps to install a hitch and found this Attachment 349677 I primed it up then decided to do the 1/4 cut and fold Attachment 349678 Attachment 349679 Attachment 349680 Attachment 349681 Attachment 349682 Attachment 349683 Coated them with 3m undercoat Attachment 349684 Attachment 349685 Next I picked up some material to make a cowl intake. Spectre 3in flexable intake tubing from the parts store, a plastic mount, self tapping screws, rtv ultra black, and a dremel = http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/wcs...1_pri_larg.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7883f74f.jpg Attachment 349686 Attachment 349687 Attachment 349688 Attachment 349689 Attachment 349690 Attachment 349691 Attachment 349692 Attachment 349693 No installed pics yet but just threw these on with a Curt class 3 hitch. Attachment 349694 I welded this up for a friend, going to do mine next Attachment 349695 I need to rig some up bump stop extensions then start thinking about a wrap around rear bumper and rock sliders. |
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Skip ahead a year...
T-case/crossmember skid- http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/...psbd4c365d.jpg Aussie lockers in D30 and 8.25- Attachment 325767 Attachment 325768 Replaced sagging pack with 1" up-country pack, along with a 1.5" shackle and another 1" from an RC shackle relocation bracket- http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/...psd43a97d3.jpg http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ded3630.jpg Steering box spacer upgrade- Attachment 325769 Decided 31" tires on 3.07 gears wasn't bad enough, upgraded to 285/75/16 (33s) treadwright guard dogs- http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/...ps15396983.jpg Shoes fit good- Attachment 325770 Brown dogs to go with the guard dogs- Attachment 325771 Track bar upgrade, Iron Rock Double Shear- Attachment 325772 Then came the Iron Rock OTK Steering- Attachment 325773 Next I made a set of rock sliders- Attachment 325774 Then slid down an icy hill backwards into a tree- Attachment 325775 Attachment 325776 Snow melted and I wheeled it some more- Attachment 325777 Attachment 325778 Made a meme- Attachment 325779 Out came the tranny- Attachment 325780 Hope I have good luk with this luk clutch- Attachment 325781 Transmission is back in and all is well. Front bumper is removed right now to prep for a repaint, meanwhile I sold the rock rails to fund a new project. 2x6 weld in sliders with HD offroad unibody stiffeners. Then maybe a hybrid cage after that :) Attachment 325782 That's all for now, folks. |
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