Anyone else have a long, expensive "to do list" for their Xj?

Here is mine:

Fix Mileage-Problem Unknown
-Replace sensors
-Check and/or swap fuel injectos

Change trasmission fluid

Change front differential fluid

Fix rear main seal

Fix pinion seal

Replace oil pan, rusted badly in several spots

Replace water pump and metal hose that is almost rusted through

Flush coolant

Fix multiple rust spots, and undercoat better

Find and fix whatever is making the howling noise in the rear end

Fix/Adjust steering


So many things to do....does every jeep owner live with this? No time, or money for a lift or anything because of all of this. Of course I could live without fixing a few of these, but I know they will just end up getting worse or causing other problems when I don't need them.

 

I need to replace my weather stripping

change oil

fix flood light

get my 4 wheel checked out (acting funny but i haven't had time to look at it)

and I'm sure there's more, but hey...she runs good.

EDIT: and replace my center counsel.

 

yes man. I just got done with my long expensive. the last two are to install my new 3 core radiator. and Belt. But damn is it worth it when you're done.

 

I have a complete Rusty`s OffRoad 4.5" suspension liftkit that`s been sitting in my basement for 6 years (Got it off a Cherokee at the local junkyard) I`ll get around to installing it "someday". Also I have 2 nice offroad/work lights mounted to my front bumper which look cool but actually arent hooked up to anything. I bought the switch and wiring to do it but have never gotten around to it.

 

Here's my to-do list.

Replace driver's seat
Headlight Conversion - Rampage H4 kit
Buy/Install Hella FF75 Fog lights
Buy 4 new shocks, and 2 leafs
Install axle u-joints
replace pinion seal on front differential
buy rims (probably Cragar Soft 8's) and tires
Buy stock replacement air filter box at a pick 'n pull
K&N Replacement air filter
replace tie rod
replace drag link
replace steering stabilizer

Maybe I'll win the lottery....lol

 

Ive got a loooong list of to do's with a big ole parts pile.

93 XJ install sliders, change all fluids,install radio,fix wiper delay, new starter,fix drooping drivers seatpan. 8.8 swap w/locker and install 4.10s and LB locker in front diff.

01 XJ, install lift kit, sliders and rear bumper. Replace front fenders , passenger door and hood. Remove complete interior and replace from my parts XJ into this one.
8.8 swap w/4.56... install 4.56 and LB locker in dana 30. Cut fenders and bushwacker flares install. Tint windows.

Got a couple of more XJs to work on and a ZJ i need to swap the trans in but those 2 listed above are at the top of the list.

 

scavenge money everywhere i go to keep it filled with gas...ALWAYS priority #1

Besides that,

-change oil
-replace rotors
-bleed breaks
-wash it? naahhh
-change fuses

fun fun fun

 

heres mine First get the money to actually work on it lol

-Replace the leaf spring centering pins
-put my new driveshaft in
-put a new valve cover gasket in
-put a new hood latch in
-get a hitch receiver
-need a new intake
-and finally clean it all up

 

My ToDo list is...

Reset clock on stereo
Replace leaky Valve Cover
Re-paint Rocker Panels and flares
Oil change and lube
RE 3.5" Super-Flex with spacers
Buy parts "Donor" Rig

... and oh yeah, my 4WD Conversion!!!

 

- install U joints onto the front DS i found at the junk yard
- install sye
- install front drive shaft in rear to sye
- remove TC drop
- install ZJ TC skid on XJ
- install ZJ gas tank skid on XJ
- install new tie rod ends on ZJ V8 tie rod and drag link
- install ZJ tie rod and drag link on XJ
- mud, wash, repeat

 

For my 2 door build...


Strip it down to nothing
chop out most of the original "frame" add lots of tube to replace
16" coilovers/bypass/air bumps
RuffStuff 9" front and rear/ possibly D44s for now, 9" later
37" or 40" somethings
beadlocks
AW4/D300 swap for now, LS/4L60/Atlas or Stak later
PRP/Mastercraft/Twisted Stitch
hydro-assist steering
Lord only knows what else I haven't listed and/or will crop up!

 

Lets see how long this is....

Fix drivers side door pin
Fix front passenger window switch
Fix O2 sensor wiring
Install Bushwackers
Install TB spacer (got it free)
Install a CAI (when not wheeling)
Install hitch receiver
Replace rear wiper motor
Replace latch of rear hatch
Replace rear interior trim (PO beat the hell out of the cargo area)
Fab rear 1/4 armor from diamond plate
Re-install front door speakers (did a quick and crappy job on a very cold day

Have everything I need...just need the time off sbhool and work...and a couple nice days

 

ha do i ever, but who doesnt?
1. 3" lift with all other stuff to go along
2. paint rims
3. cb installed
4. new seats or seat covers
5. move and paint decals
6. linex corner trim and sliders
7. add rocker panel plates
8. eventually want 13 hids with deep cellbattery (sounds crazy but thats me plus i wheel at night
9. new tires
10. snorkle
11. exhaust
12. new bumpers back: tire swing highlift mount gas mount front: winch and hitch
13. tube doors?
14. diesel switch?

 

Install uca and lca
Change oil and filter
Get the tranny rebuilt
Longer brake lines
Sye and ds
Zj steering
Tie rod ends and boots
Paint it
Install roof rack
Bumpers front and rear
To much to sit down and list

 

So far as I know right now:

Brakes
Rebuild NSS
rear bumper
pull door panels and see why some power locks don't quite work, prob the actuators
Wiper switch, I think. Only works on high and you have to manually turn off blinkers.
paint.