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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:40 AM
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Just checked the gap on all my plugs. Was going to do more today but it is a little chilly still and the wind was blowing pretty good. See what I can get done tomorrow.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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Installed some beef!
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by WyoCherokee
Installed some beef!
Looks good. What kit is that?



I was going to try to replace my blower motor today but the motor was almost 50 bucks more at Napa then online so I just ordered one instead.

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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 07:53 PM
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Looks good. What kit is that?



I was going to try to replace my blower motor today but the motor was almost 50 bucks more at Napa then online so I just ordered one instead.
cav cab crossover steering. And the RE brace and TB
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 08:13 PM
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Stock shackle boxes are out. Drilling the spot welds worked perfectly. Only had to cut one side and used the mini sawsall. Cake.



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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 08:21 PM
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Took my XJ wheeling for the first time since i got, was super nervous the whole time. Trail wasn't super complicated, just tight trees and steep inclines.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 5-Speed
Stock shackle boxes are out. Drilling the spot welds worked perfectly. Only had to cut one side and used the mini sawsall. Cake.



Did you use a spot weld cutter or just a normal drill bit?
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
Did you use a spot weld cutter or just a normal drill bit?
Spot weld bit.

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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 5-Speed
Spot weld bit.

Where did you get yours? I'm trying to use some on my lower control arm mounts and they keep shattering.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 5-Speed

Spot weld bit.
That's what I used and it made the job a piece of cake.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
Where did you get yours? I'm trying to use some on my lower control arm mounts and they keep shattering.
Are you center-punching the spot weld beforehand?

I got mine at HF, bought 2 packages, and only needed 1/2 of the first package...
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
Where did you get yours? I'm trying to use some on my lower control arm mounts and they keep shattering.
These ones are from Matco. Had them for years and they are still super sharp. A cheaper better route to go is from Blair, the holcutter (order from tool topia). I have them for my bigger kit up to 2.5" and they work the same, just cheaper.

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That's what I used and it made the job a piece of cake.
Glad you agree. Made it way too easy.

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Are you center-punching the spot weld beforehand?

I got mine at HF, bought 2 packages, and only needed 1/2 of the first package...
Yep center punch first. Somehow both my spring loaded punches are missing. Had to use a punch and hammer which sucked.
Edit - just noticed that was towards Hen, not me. Center punch is 100% needed.

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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BigChrisS197
Took my XJ wheeling for the first time since i got, was super nervous the whole time. Trail wasn't super complicated, just tight trees and steep inclines.

Congrats on getting her out. You'll get more relaxed and comfortable wheeling with time. Lol, or once you get a few good gnarly scratches on it.

It's so SHINY.


Wheeled mine a bit today too. She's not shiny, not at all, lol.
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 01:05 AM
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Removed the Prodigy P2 and put the old Pilot brake controller back in
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 02:00 AM
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Shackle relocation brackets are in. Now it only sits 1/2" higher in the rear (was 2" before). Still waiting on the new shackles to come in. Then everything will be good. Shackle angle is good for now. About 30°. A lot better then 95°

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