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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 06:10 PM
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Got the bumper end caps cut and put back on. I also adjusted the drums. Its nice to have the ebrake only go halfway up instead of all the way to the top. Its stops a whole lot better too. Clutch and brake fluid changed too. Only thing left is ps fluid.




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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ElMartillo
Spraypainted the rims on the '96 then took it out for a little drive. Homemade QDs work great
Looking good!!!
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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Got home from work last night and looked at it. Sitting there all pitiful in the driveway unable to move under its own power. There were no signs of leaking radiator on the driveway though, so hopefully I'm only in for a fan bracket and not the rad too.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert McColley

I am completely envious. Is anything else wrong?
It's a but rusty, other than that it's pretty sound. 4.0 is still pretty peppy.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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This weekend was a little busy. Used a heat gun to restore the from bumper plastics as best i could. Installed smoked side markers and turn signals. Used an eraser wheel to removed the doubled sided tape left from the side molding. Had all the Windows tinted 5%.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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I didnt do anything, but found out my carpet is wet in the passengers foot well.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BigChrisS197
This weekend was a little busy. Used a heat gun to restore the from bumper plastics as best i could. Installed smoked side markers and turn signals. Used an eraser wheel to removed the doubled sided tape left from the side molding. Had all the Windows tinted 5%.
Best looking Jeep Ive seen so far dude. Nice work.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Cut the fenders and got the new 35s on
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by andybird
I didnt do anything, but found out my carpet is wet in the passengers foot well.
search,,my early posts and dozens of others since oct about water/rust...
very hard to stop...
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by andybird
I didnt do anything, but found out my carpet is wet in the passengers foot well.
Thanks for the compliment. As for your issue i know someone people have reported that water sometimes creeps into the footwell through the wiper cowl. I had thought this was my issue as well until i had my windshield replaced (due to a crack) and the guy pointed out where the silicone had separated from the original windshield. Since then ive had the jeep sit in a monsoon and not a drop in the footwell. Some food for thought.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Admiral
Cut the fenders and got the new 35s on
love the paint!!
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BigChrisS197
Thanks for the compliment. As for your issue i know someone people have reported that water sometimes creeps into the footwell through the wiper cowl. I had thought this was my issue as well until i had my windshield replaced (due to a crack) and the guy pointed out where the silicone had separated from the original windshield. Since then ive had the jeep sit in a monsoon and not a drop in the footwell. Some food for thought.
Could also be coolant from the heater core
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 04:49 PM
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Vacuumed it, windexed all the windows, washed it, topped off fluids.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BigChrisS197
Thanks for the compliment. As for your issue i know someone people have reported that water sometimes creeps into the footwell through the wiper cowl. I had thought this was my issue as well until i had my windshield replaced (due to a crack) and the guy pointed out where the silicone had separated from the original windshield. Since then ive had the jeep sit in a monsoon and not a drop in the footwell. Some food for thought.
I found a good amount of water in the passenger side floor too. I know for a fact my windshield isn't sealed properly. I have an appointment to have it fixed, really hoping it's the only place water is coming in!
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ElMartillo
I found a good amount of water in the passenger side floor too. I know for a fact my windshield isn't sealed properly. I have an appointment to have it fixed, really hoping it's the only place water is coming in!
I am joining the leaking XJ club as well! Drivers side for me. Hoping its just the window. I did a leak test with the hose yesterday and it only leaks when I put the hose at the top corner of the window. The odd thing is that it leaks out of the kick panel.
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