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Old May 7, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 88whitecomanche
Good progress!!!
How did you wire in the fast idle switch?

I followed this install video
You just need to ground out the A12 wire - usually gray in color
I spliced in a length of wire and ran it to a switch in the cab.
I ran the other side of the switch to a body ground.
When you flip the switch the wire is grounded out and the engine idles faster.
Voila!
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Old May 8, 2016 | 04:49 PM
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Default Transmission cooler plumbed - Shift solenoids swapped





Cut my transmission return line after the radiator and spliced in the aftermarket aluminum transmission cooler.



Also swapped out the bulky OEM shift solenoids for the smaller replacement solenoids.
The green solenoid is the replacement and the other bulky ones are the OEM.

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Old May 9, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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Default transmission shift solenoid update

Well so far *knock on wood* the replacement shift solenoids have solved my rpm Rev issues and the shifts are much less noticeable.

I haven't noticed any leaks or Dat Jeep marking it's territory anywhere.

Also no check engine lights.
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Old May 10, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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Default 703 injector upgrade



Original 778 injectors



New 703 injectors: I bought them here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262348431644?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Fuel rail removed





Shot of the measly single hole injector



Old fuel rail, old injectors



Bare fuel rail



Fuel rail, new injectors



Comparison shot old vs new



New injectors installed, no leaks.
That seepage is throttle body cleaner I sprayed on the intake.



So far the engine runs great.
It could just be me, but I personally feel a power increase.
Not a lot, but some.
I will update on any MPG increase as soon as I can.

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Old May 11, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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Default bumpers powder coated and ready for install

Powder coated flat black - Extreme Powder coating

And yes I do plan on reinforcing the rear bumper mounting flange.









The rear bumper has been modified to be used an my off-road use only air tank. SAFETY FIRST!
Shown is the input and output air line ports.



This one will be used as a drain port.



The Affordable Offroad front bumper tie-in brackets.
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Old May 11, 2016 | 05:25 PM
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Looks good! Does that bumper/air tank have a pressure release in case of an accident or too high of pressure? That thing could turn into a bomb!
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Old May 11, 2016 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JPXJMOAB
Looks good! Does that bumper/air tank have a pressure release in case of an accident or too high of pressure? That thing could turn into a bomb!

Yes I do have a safety pressure relief valve and shutoff switch mounted to my custom made manifold.
From left to right: 300 psi pressure gauge, 1/4 npt plug, 150 psi pressure relief valve, 90 psi on & 120 psi off shutoff switch and finally a in-line pressure regulator and water separator.


For testing purposes/leak checking I have fitted the manifold with quick connects on both ends.
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Old May 11, 2016 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 98jeepster_xj

Yes I do have a safety pressure relief valve and shutoff switch mounted to my custom made manifold.
From left to right: 300 psi pressure gauge, 1/4 npt plug, 150 psi pressure relief valve, 90 psi on & 120 psi off shutoff switch and finally a in-line pressure regulator and water separator.


For testing purposes/leak checking I have fitted the manifold with quick connects on both ends.
Awesome! Can't wait to see the finished product
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Old May 11, 2016 | 06:35 PM
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Default Coming soon: Bumper installation!

Coming soon: Bumper installation!

But not until next week, since I go on call emergency maintenance through the 19th.
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Old May 14, 2016 | 03:41 PM
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Default New Affordable Offroad Rear Bumper - install

Ok so I know I said it wasn't going to happen until next weekend, but I got anxious.



I went out late last night and decided to see if the rear bumper bolts would come out easy.





They did and I removed 6 out of the 8 mount bolts.





I removed the remaining 2 bolts this morning and removed the old bumper.



Looks weird without a bumper, good thing I have a new Affordable Offroad bumper.



All installed.
I do plan on removing this bumper in the near future and installing some custom uni-body reinforcement plates/tie-in brackets.
I will also be removing the stock receiver hitch.

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Old May 16, 2016 | 06:35 PM
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Default New Oh **** handles for Dat Jeep

First things first here's where I purchased these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291712886518?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=590738758429&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Really wished they would have covered the factory mounting holes.



Other than that I'm very satisfied with the outcome/look.



Rear hatch handle swapped also.
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Old May 17, 2016 | 03:37 AM
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Sweet build
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Old May 17, 2016 | 03:38 AM
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Those bleepin jeep guys have alot of good info on there page ��������
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Old May 17, 2016 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Lickwid46_zj
Sweet build

Thanks!
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Old May 18, 2016 | 05:29 PM
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Default Upcoming DAT JEEP Plans!

Ok so this is what I have planned for the upcoming Dat Jeep Upgrades/Mods:

Mount Affordable Offroad Winch Bumper
Upgrade alternator to 160 amp output
Make/install rear bumper tie-in brackets/mounts
-remove stock tow hitch
Install new longer rear soft brake line
Install Glowshift transmission temperature gauge & sensor tee
Install vacuum/boost gauge - just bc
Diamond plate door tread
Viair air compressor - mount/purchase
Rear window solar panels - maintainer
removable roof solar panel -charger/maintainer
Finish wiring up my "rock lights" and my "grille lights" - again just bc
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