Croc's super build. Warning super long first post

[thesupercroc]

Hello this will be my chronicle of my jeep build. I am starting with a mostly stock XJ the owner before I got it chopped the center console and put in a weird brake line going to the passenger side front brakes.

One the the bigger unknowns about it is that the last owner did over heat it "a lot" and developed a miss in cylinder 1. they did a compression test and found #150 in all cylinders except cylinder 1 which was #110.

The going thought when Bought it was that it is a miss do to a scored piston but right now we are leaning to valve issues .

Well enough of my rambling here is what I have done so far and will/ hope to do in the future.

* Put Back in stock center console
* upgraded battery cables to 2 gauge

Pics of the process in the next couple of posts.

My to do list

As soon as Get the parts / money list / more facts

-Tune up Plugs, plug wires, cap and rotor
-Pull head and get valves looked at and repaired
-Head lights and harness
-Over head console (have console just need to get some misc parts)
-Direct form bat 6 gauge wires in to cab for radios and stuff (Have all parts)
-NMO antenna mount(s)
-Full size spare
-Finish electric up grades (better alternator and wire from alt
-Upgraded brake lines

The next list is the after I get engine running better and money list

= Detours backbone
= A pillar lights
= Lift kit
= Dual batteries set up
= Snokel
= Set of 5 winter/snow tires
= Roll cage
= Winch
=????????
=profit

Long winded I know, thoughts?

[cantab27]

and it begins,,,another xj growing up...good list mate..

[bigjim350]

All sounds good to me. Can you just buy tires that work as everyday tires and snow/winter tires? Dont wanna sound dumb about it, but its just not something we know about down here in S.E TX

[thesupercroc]

Before
http://imageshack.us/a/img836/9826/img1329s.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/img1329s.jpg/)


After
http://imageshack.us/a/img201/2762/img1344oi.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/201/img1344oi.jpg/)


http://imageshack.us/a/img202/5126/img1341mu.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/202/img1341mu.jpg/)

I did get the lid/tray on as well but my camera wanted to die on me. will get pics later.

[XJMJeep]

Liking the roll cage idea!
building is the fun part.

[thesupercroc]

All sounds good to me. Can you just buy tires that work as everyday tires and snow/winter tires? Dont wanna sound dumb about it, but its just not something we know about down here in S.E TX

You can get "all weather" tires that work ok on snow and ice but for best performance winter tires are best.


and it begins,,,another xj growing up...good list mate..

:D:rolleye0012:

[4.3LXJ]

You can get "all weather" tires that work ok on snow and ice but for best performance winter tires are best.



:D:rolleye0012:

The best winter tires I ever had was a set of Michelins

[BlueXJ]

Good list and a great start on the console. Your plans are rather ambitious which I respect.

[bluedragon436]

Awesome build list, and look forward to seeing pics as it progresses into what you want!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Sounds like you know your stuff. Now, just need to start putting checks by those things on the list... and accomplishing them.:D:rolleye0012:

[thesupercroc]

Parts for my battery wires upgrade.

http://imageshack.us/a/img4/8408/img1346x.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img1346x.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/9471/img1351sa.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/img1351sa.jpg/)


And after.

http://imageshack.us/a/img803/1334/img1356h.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/img1356h.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img4/9761/img1357j.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img1357j.jpg/)

Let me know if you want better pic of the after.

[LizardRunner]

Looking good there so far. Waiting for the next posts.

[thesupercroc]

My parts pile is starting to build! this last week I got


A lower radiator hose (changed the upper hose the day after I got it)

Head bolt set

Head gasket set


the head gasket set included

cylinder head gasket
12 valve stem gromets
12 valve stem seals
water outlet gasket
throttle body mounting gasket
EGR valve gasket
EGR pipe gasket
12 o rings


Next will be getting fluids and finding or making a space to work in to pull the head

[thesupercroc]

I went the the junk yard to get parts today.

I got the wire harness and bracket for the over head console and this.

http://imageshack.us/a/img818/6428/20121120151745.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/20121120151745.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img15/1158/img1374x.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/img1374x.jpg/)

It's radio from a unknown year jeep grand cherokee. I now have a cd player!

[thesupercroc]

Rather than make a whole new post I will put how I put it in here.

first you need a radio.

http://imageshack.us/a/img818/6428/20121120151745.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/20121120151745.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/a/img849/1615/20121120151751.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/20121120151751.jpg/)

This one is from a Jeep grand cherokee

Then bolt it in only 1 bolt will line up if you want you can make a tab to go to the second bolt space.

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/2043/img1377fp.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/img1377fp.jpg/)


then put the cover on the check were you need to trim.


http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2983/trimv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/trimv.jpg/)

I had to trim the places circled in red.

With trimming all this took me about two minutes or so. For 12 bucks I got a radio with a cd and tape player not bad if you ask me. :D:cheerleader:

[thesupercroc]

A little bit of an update.

Friday I bought 6 rims that my go to mechanic had on one of his junked grand cherokees (yes he has his own little jy).
http://imageshack.us/a/img231/9591/wheel1timberline.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/231/wheel1timberline.jpg/)

Only to find out that they are from a 99 WJ with the 5x5 bolt pattern. :bang:

So they will go back on Monday.

I got the owners manual That I found for a song on flee bay and started on the splice job for me over head console. all the part for the over head console are from the same 98 XJ the person that got to it first cut some of the wire for the console so I get to use the art of splicing on them!

Either Monday or Tuesday I will go back to the jy to grab the head liner and look out for a rim or two.

[thesupercroc]

Over the weekend i was able to do a bit more on the jeep.

Removed and replaced the 97 headliner with a 98 headliner.

Installed the 98 overhead console wiring harness

Installed a MNO mount and antt for my 2 meter ham radio.

started on installing the head liner.

added to the growing pile o'parts and supply s for the work need on the head.

-6 quarts castrol gtx 10w 30 oil
-microgard oil filter Came free with the oil!
-6 champion "copper plus" spark plugs
-BWD select wire set

The only things I need now for the tune up are a belt, cap and rotor.

started the gathering of part needed for conversion to rear disk brakes

-8 (new) ZJ wheel studs

[Carves]

Removed and replaced the 97 headliner with a 98 headliner.


That work out all right for you ??

... as Im thinking about doing the same swap.

[thesupercroc]

and for you all that say pics or it did not happen. photo dump time.

http://imageshack.us/a/img14/3295/img1437nc.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/14/img1437nc.jpg/)
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[thesupercroc]

That work out all right for you ??

... as Im thinking about doing the same swap.

So far it works out really well I still need to get my speaks back in and the rear tail gate light fall out of the head liner but I think that is a problem with my head liner.

[thesupercroc]

I got my Head liner project mostly done today!

View from the side

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/7597/img1456pg.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/img1456pg.jpg/)

and rear
http://imageshack.us/a/img837/7930/img1454sa.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/837/img1454sa.jpg/)

I also up graded the bulbs to leds

Old bulb
http://imageshack.us/a/img248/9973/img1448qk.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/248/img1448qk.jpg/)


Led panel
http://imageshack.us/a/img35/680/img1443tpq.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/img1443tpq.jpg/)


adapter
http://imageshack.us/a/img341/3356/img1444vx.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/img1444vx.jpg/)


and bad pic of were they are installed
http://imageshack.us/a/img541/482/img1451s.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/541/img1451s.jpg/)

So I gained 2 more lights for the rear seat, more space for switches , and a compass.

After I get the ambient air temp senor it will al so have a thermometer!

[thesupercroc]

I got the last of the parts I needed for my tune and head job.

+ serpentine belt
+ distributor cap
+ distributor rotor

now all need is the money for the valve work and time to get around to it.
I think maybe some time in the week of the 17th of dec.

[thesupercroc]

More new from the deep end!

today bought a few tools!

And a set of 4 rims like this. http://imageshack.us/a/img685/8762/20121212170009.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/20121212170009.jpg/)
and set of 20 matching lugnuts fairly boring I know but........

I the date for starting on my tune / head project!
Monday Dec 16 so be on the look out that night for pic of the progress!

[thesupercroc]

Well not much to say for wrenching time on the jeep yet.

But I did start to get parts ordered for my head light and headlight harness upgrade!

From Amazon,

AutoPal Euro Clear H6054 7x6 Inch 200mm Headlights Pair H4 Bulbs
Amazon.com: AutoPal Euro Clear H6054 7x6 Inch 200mm Headlights Pair H4 Bulbs Non-Sealed H6014/H6052/H6054: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2Bkg5eLF1L.@@AMEPARAM@@51%2Bkg5eLF1L


For the harness after looking at the reviews on Amazon for the putco harness I decided that it might work out better if I just made my own.

For the harness I will be using this website a guide http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm

I have on order the fuze holders and H4 plugs.

on the list of stuff to pick up still is,

10 gauge wire both red and black

16 gauge wire for the relay hookups

2 40 amp relays (1 high beams 1 for low)

On hand I have the split loom stuff and the misc terminals and connectors.

[thesupercroc]

My plans all way seem to fall a part at the last second or at least that the way it feels some days. how doe this relate to my Jeep you might ask well let me tell you.

I have planed to start on the cylinder head project Monday 12/17/12 after work I would meet up with my minion aka little brother (a very good mechanic) at a heated shop to start of the project. Sounds great right? well this plan has a couple of flaws 1, my brother is not much of a morning person 2, little sleep before work and a crapy night at work make for a long night.

So now you are thinking oh great here he goes rambling on about nothing. Yep you got it.



But good news !

I tasked my Minion to get the plugs, plug wires, cap and rotor changed.
After that was done guess what?.... The CEL went out ! I was not able to check the plugs my self but the rotor had major carbon deposits on it.

so that helps a little it still run a bit rough at times so I will still be taking the head off and getting the valves redone ( if needed and not a scored piston)
this just just put it off a bit.

[thesupercroc]

Greetings!

I finally have some more to post !

I got most of the parts needed for my H4 head light conversion.


Here is the web site I got most of my info from and lead onn were ot get part. How to Headlight Loom (http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm)


The parts I have so far.

http://s14.postimage.org/glubr9srl/IMG_1480.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Left to right top to bottom

-H4 conversion head light bulbs (only 1 shown) (as featured on the XJ talk pod cast episode 59)
The head light came with the bulbs for now it will keep the bulbs that are in them and if need be get better ones later.

http://s14.postimage.org/sozneu3tt/IMG_1481.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


http://s14.postimage.org/8j0qtoxk1/IMG_1482.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

10 Gauge wire red and black for the power and ground leads. 14 Gauge wire white for relay hook ups.

http://s14.postimage.org/5rhh32z1d/IMG_1484.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Waterproof silicon for to help water proof wire and stuff.

http://s14.postimage.org/f0jnd77xd/IMG_1485.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

2 10 gauge blade type fuze holders (water resistant can be made "waterproof" with a bit of silicon)

http://s14.postimage.org/4ezs171lt/IMG_1486.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

H4 headlight plugs. They came with leads attached and terminals so you use your own wire which is what I am going to do.

http://s14.postimage.org/m6befnh0h/IMG_1487.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

http://s14.postimage.org/j0qspfye9/IMG_1488.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

The only part I'm waiting on is the relays. I found these on ebay that are on order now I will be using 2 relays one for high beams one for low beam.

http://s20.postimage.org/flaw0vyql/T2e_C16_RHJHYE9nzpd_Uzu_BQop_d4k_Bw_60_57.jpg

ebay link yo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321022986960?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)



Not show are the fuzes and spilt conduit.


Questions? comments? Elephants?

Sent them my way and thanks for looking!

[XJ Wheeler]

Cool that your making your own harness, i took the easy way out and bought one.

[thesupercroc]

Cool that your making your own harness, i took the easy way out and bought one.

To tell you the truth I was going to do the same but the reviews for the putco harnesses on amazon did not look all that good and I was not able to find the LMC truck harness.

[XJ Wheeler]

To tell you the truth I was going to do the same but the reviews for the putco harnesses on amazon did not look all that good and I was not able to find the LMC truck harness.

Usually better to make your own anyways, you know what's in it and can make it suit your application.

[thesupercroc]

Progress has been made! The jeep want from this .
http://s20.postimage.org/5uk1hoxwd/IMG_1490.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

To this!

http://s20.postimage.org/5ta3o9w2l/IMG_1527.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

The head is now at the machine Shop to get valves redone.

Here the "coolant" that was in the radiator.

http://s20.postimage.org/n949pyv19/IMG_1522.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

The only real problem I had is this

http://s20.postimage.org/9j9qh67x9/IMG_1519.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

The rear drivers side bolt for the AC pump snapped! :mad::mad:

Went from plain to awesome.

http://s20.postimage.org/cat07s6fx/IMG_1499.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


to this

http://s20.postimage.org/kuce5jesd/IMG_1509.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

That last mod should gain me at least 30 HP right?

[thesupercroc]

UPDATE!

Just got a call form the machine shop... they have to redo the exhaust seats as well as the valves.

[4.3LXJ]

And ten miles per gallon :D

[bluedragon436]

I definately have to say that the H4 upgrade was one of the best upgrades I've done.. I picked up the LMC harness myself... due to lack of time to build my own harness... now I wish I had, cause I can't use the high beams on my setup, if I do when I go back to the low beams, I have high and low beams on at the same time.... then again don't really need brights too much due to how bright my low beams are... Which wattage bulbs di you go with for your upgrade??

[oderdene]

mine have 100/90W bulbs in Autopal H4 with city light

[thesupercroc]

The bulbs I got with the head light conversion lens are 60/55 watts.
After I get them set up i will see about higher wattage bulbs or different blubs.

[Dredwolf]

I definately have to say that the H4 upgrade was one of the best upgrades I've done.. I picked up the LMC harness myself... due to lack of time to build my own harness... now I wish I had, cause I can't use the high beams on my setup, if I do when I go back to the low beams, I have high and low beams on at the same time.... then again don't really need brights too much due to how bright my low beams are... Which wattage bulbs di you go with for your upgrade??

I had great luck with the Putco harness, and no issues with the '99. Relays do look a little cheap, but I will rebuild/upgrade as needed.

[Mudderoy]

The IPF housing and 80/110 watt bulbs are great. I still think they should be brighter than they are, but I don't think "I hate these dim Jeep lights!" any more.

BTW, I did find that the LMC GM truck harness ($40 shipped) and the Silverstar lights are so close in brightness to the IPF's well if I had it to do over again, well $80 > $160!!!!

[thesupercroc]

Well my jeep just might make me go crazy.

I got it back together last night! the valves were a real learning experience to say the least.

The last person to change the oil put both the filter and drain plug WAY to tight.:bang::bang::out::mad:

after I got it all back together when to try and start it .... no luck not getting any spark. after looking through the pics that were taken while taking it apart I might have found the problem but we will see.

[thesupercroc]

I had great luck with the Putco harness, and no issues with the '99. Relays do look a little cheap, but I will rebuild/upgrade as needed.

Be pending on how making the harness next time I might just buy a harness.

[thesupercroc]

SHE RUNS!!!!!!!!

this is the connecter that all gave me the trouble:bang::shocker:

http://s20.postimage.org/6obcia5y5/IMG_1517.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


So take LOTS of pictures! It may say you a ton of trouble later!

[thesupercroc]

Progress has been made!

I finally got to do some work on the jeep! for the last week or so she has been running 100 to 120°. so way under normal temp without side air temp running around -10 to 10° the need for heat is very much on my mind.

I tried the easy stuff first add coolant and burped the system as much as I could still no heat. :bang::banghead:

my last hope was that in was some simple like a stuck t-stat. therefore friday I stopped by the stealership to pick up an OEM t-stat (should have changed it when I did the head) then to o'reillys to pick up some coolant. then life got busy again.

Fast forward to today I had planned just to do my head light upgrade but i had my minion along and all the the change the t-stat and give it a good flush and what did we find? A stuck t-stat! Well enough of my rambling here are some pics. Posted in no real order.

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[thesupercroc]

And here is a bit of a up date from my first post.

* Put Back in stock center console done
* upgraded battery cables to 2 gauge just need alt wiring to be done

Pics of the process in the next couple of posts.

My to do list

As soon as Get the parts / money list / more facts

-Tune up Plugs, plug wires, cap and rotordone
-Pull head and get valves looked at and repaireddone
-Head lights and harness done
-Over head console (have console just need to get some misc parts)
-Direct form bat 6 gauge wires in to cab for radios and stuff (Have all parts)
-NMO antenna mount(s)1 done
-Full size spare
-Finish electric up grades (better alternator and wire from alt
-Upgraded brake lines

The next list is the after I get engine running better and money list

= Detours backbone
= A pillar lights
= Lift kit
= Dual batteries set up
= Snokel
= Set of 5 winter/snow tires
= Roll cage
= Winch
=????????
=profit

[4.3LXJ]

It is coming along Anton. Nice to get the heat thing figured out.

[XJ Wheeler]

Glad it was the t-stat, an easy fix. :thumbsup:

[Brasscatz]

Glad it worked out and ya got her fixed! At first in the pics, I thought that was soap suds on your bumper from you washing it off.... then I realized what it was. :D Hey... I live in Houston

[XJ Wheeler]

At first in the pics, I thought that was soap suds on your bumper from you washing it off.... then I realized what it was. :D Hey... I live in Houston

Lol, me too bro. :p

[thesupercroc]

Greetings!

So i have not done a lot on my jeep lately due to being unemployed but thats not to say I have done nothing on it.

Before
http://s20.postimg.org/s93712gil/2013_04_13_16_05_58.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/d0d9namu1/full/)


Middle
http://s20.postimg.org/4m28cyb6l/2013_04_13_16_12_45.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/4m28cyb6h/full/)


New part
http://s20.postimg.org/8fr38d34t/2013_04_13_16_12_54.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/m9ffxevq1/full/)


Old part
http://s20.postimg.org/8h111s4yl/2013_04_13_16_13_05.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/dsfxmhr15/full/)


and all done
http://s20.postimg.org/4tl9vpwrh/2013_04_13_16_28_16.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/hkzg286jd/full/)

and all of this was done in the parking lot of the auto parts store were I bought the part! When I get some spare money I will upgrade to a hi flow t- stat housing but for now that was the mos available part.


If the area does not flood this week :pray::rolleyes: between job hunt stuff there is a good chance that get some work done on it!

[bluedragon436]

Hey every bit of work no matter how small.. is still work on the XJ to keep her going strong...

[thesupercroc]

I finally got some work done on my jeep! I order a few part from quadratec

LubeLocker "Reusable" Differential Gaskets for both axels

this yoke (http://www.quadratec.com/products/52237_9001.htm) Conversion Kit

Outer Pinion Bearing Set

and

Outer Pinion Oil Slinger.


So Thursday I got under my jeep to do some work.

Before pics.

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And I found out that new bump stops will be needed soon


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The parts

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before cleaning.

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And after who ever changed the fluid last time whent way over board on the RTV I got most of it off.



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And more stickers!

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[thesupercroc]

I also got some painting done on it.
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Hopefully some time next week I will be able to get to the yoke upgrade.

[Brasscatz]

lookin good buddy!

[thesupercroc]

Greetings XJ Talk ! the last few months between school aand work I have not had much time to work on my jeep. I did have some work done on it by a full time pro mechanic (radiator and batt change). How ever this weekend that changed a little. I started by buying some supplies coolant, coolant system flush/cleaner fluid and misc stuff.

Then I changed my U-joint on the front diff and got my Astro start working!:bacondance: (I will get a few pics up later:camera:) I still need to do the flush and fill but at least i have all the stuff needed now.

Next up will be brake work in the near future:mad0090::bang:.

[XJ Wheeler]

Good to hear all is well, and just to hear from ya Anton. Hope the work goes good for ya.

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[thesupercroc]

I got some more to post! last week some travel plans fell through so i had some time to work on the jeep.

before.
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[thesupercroc]

And after.

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[NW99XJ]

I see you removed the side moldings.... Looks good!.... what else you do?

[thesupercroc]

After that photo dump you might be wondering what all I did to it.

Well here is the list,

Changed heater core

Removed black side trim

Rerouted a couple of wires and my coax cable

changed the radiator cap

I now have heat again!!!!! however now my steering wheel is on up side down and the radio will only play cd and tapes no AM or FM plus i cant change the time:bang::crazy::hmmmm2:

Any one have any idea on how to fix either of those problems?

[NW99XJ]

The drag link coupler needs to be adjusted to get your steering wheel back to "normal"
It's just two bolts (near the pitman arm) then rotate that coupler until the steering wheel is where it needs to be.
Re-tighten, and you're good.

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/members/paco182-7682/albums/stuff/32556-jeep-steering.jpg

The radio issue sounds like you need to plug your antenna back into the stereo....
If its plugged in there, then there is another connection near the glove box or passenger side kick panel. make sure thats fully seated together.

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/antennarouting1.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/antennarouting1.jpg.html)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h328/jbchill1/antennarouting2.jpg (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/jbchill1/media/antennarouting2.jpg.html)

As for not being able to SET the clock...that just sounds like either user error (sorry) ...or a faulty button. I'd refer to the user manual on the proper technique to set the clock (dont know it off the top of my head) ..... otherwise....
If its that the clock wont STAY set....
Then it could be a voltage issue.
1. Check ignition-off draw fuse. Replace fuse, if required.
2. Check for loose or corroded radio connector. Repair, if
required.
3. Check for battery voltage at radio connector. Repair wiring, if required.
4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and a known good ground.
There should be continuity. Repair ground, if required.

Hope this helps... good luck.

[thesupercroc]

I got a little bit more work do on my jeep this last weekend nothing real major. No pic due my camera going AWOL :mad::mad: (found after the work was done :bang: )

I changed the oil and filter, Diff fluid and got the reusable gasket on like this (http://www.quadratec.com/products/52416_100.htm) and changed the axel u-joint on the drivers side front.

More to come soon but I'm in the last bit of school so i am not sure how much time/money I will have to work on it.

[Brasscatz]

I installed a lube locker on mine too but have noticed a few drops still. Let me know how yours works for ya

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[thesupercroc]

I installed a lube locker on mine too but have noticed a few drops still. Let me know how yours works for ya

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

I have not noticed any leaking from the gasket. I do have a leak from the rear seal that needs to be fixed.

[thesupercroc]

I have a bit an update and an announcement!

First the update.

I got the front brakes worked on new pads, rotors, wheel studs and lug nuts!
You might ask why the lug nut and studs? Good question.

For the answer I will tell a bit of a story. I was not on the way back home after work going about 60 MPH down a two lane highway when the front end vibes started to get worse then they have been since I got the truck. On a side note after changing the u joint on the front drivers side the vibe had gone down a fair amount. Now normal with my vibe if I turn the wheel a bit to the passenger side it will get a bit better so I tried that with no real effect either way. Then it got way better! How ever a half second later I see my front drivers side wheel go rolling off to the other side of the road and in to the ditch.

A real oh crap moment for sure I did have the presence of mind not to slam on the brakes and just coasted to the side of the road. I found 1 of of the lug nuts and a neighbor was able to lend me 2 from his Jeep the rotor had a good part of it ground off and was flat on the bottom. My wheel and tire was ok and no damage to the axel or calipers.


I took some lug from Memento_Vivere's Jeep (now sitting in the front yard part apart long story that involves ice and stupid friend tricks) so I could at least use my jeep for work and to get to a shop to have it looked at.
When I did get it to a shop they said it needed/needs new pads, rotors, studs and lugnuts (all taken care of) and the rear brakes are on the rivets and the steering box is going out. The rear brakes I had an idea about but the steering box was a bit of a surprise.

I'm thinking that the steering box is were at least part of my vibes are coming from. Just adding to my list of stuff I need to fix on Her.


But enough of my rambling on to my announcement!

I will be putting rear disk brake on! I have most of the part already backing plates, e-brake hardware, e-brake cables, soft lines, and Wheel studs. All but the wheel studs came from Grainofsalt on here. I did get calipers as well but I think that they will end up just being for cores.

The parts I still need are pads, rotors and either parts to rebuild the calipers or new calipers while i have the axles out I will replace the seals as well.

[thesupercroc]

Greetings XJ Talk! I got a few of the part is for Switch to rear disk brakes.



Backing plates and e-brake hardware from a ZJ.

http://s20.postimg.org/diue3w8m1/IMG_1753.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/diue3w8m1/)

E-brake line from a ZJ and a KJ think.

http://s20.postimg.org/7qpoj09eh/IMG_1754.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/7qpoj09eh/)

Caliper(s) it looks like they will be for core only. :(

http://s20.postimg.org/583zibno9/IMG_1755.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/583zibno9/)

ZJ rear studs.

http://s20.postimg.org/3zpao6ahl/IMG_1765.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/3zpao6ahl/)

Bolt for 8.25 c-clip dang near $6 from the dealer ship.* :mad:

http://s20.postimg.org/hllf2z2qh/IMG_1766.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/hllf2z2qh/)

Axel Seals.

http://s20.postimg.org/5kzz28vbt/IMG_1767.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5kzz28vbt/)

Brake pads.

http://s20.postimg.org/jb3p2ix7d/IMG_1781.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/jb3p2ix7d/)

http://s20.postimg.org/zamcm2t95/IMG_1782.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/zamcm2t95/)

The rotors are in the mail some were. I still need to get some more diff fluid but I think that might be it before I can start on it.

*some say it is not needed but better safe then sorry.

[thesupercroc]

A veritable flurry of work has been done on my jeep since the last time i had any thing to post! this will be a multi post update so keep looking!

First is the is a new air filter location. I don't think it would be considered a true cool/cold air intake but it does open up a area for dual batteries.

Before

http://s20.postimg.org/3mpmt9bbx/IMG_1715.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

After

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Space made

http://s20.postimg.org/fh1z4myzh/IMG_1798.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
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I will do a separate post on how I made it so it does not get buried in here.

[thesupercroc]

If you have been reading my last couple of posts you will know that i have been amassing parts for rear disk conversion. I finally got all the parts I needed (rotors, calipers, and diff fluid) so last Saturday i got started on it!

Parts and tools laid out before start and old drum.

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left and right axles in.

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After.

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In addition to the brake work I replaced the axle seals and removed the rear sway bar.

[thesupercroc]

My to do list

Maintenance / broken

* gas filler tube shield thing fabbed (old one is broken)
* replace clock spring
* new rear bump stops
* new shock all around

As soon as Get the parts / money list / more facts

-NMO antenna mounts 1 done
-Full size spare
-Finish electric up grades (better alternator and wire from alt)
-storage box for back

The next is the after I get money and time list

= Detours backbone
= A pillar lights
= Lift kit
= Dual batteries set up Part done
= Snokel
= Set of 5 winter/snow tires
= Roll cage
= Winch
=????????
=profit


My next steps will be to change the clock spring and start on the dual batt set up.

I have a tray form another Cherokee that at least to start with I will use for the tray. The wiring will depend on weather I go with a diode or solenoid isolator.

For the isolator i have narrowed it down to a few choices.



500 amp solenoid
Amazon.com: PAC PAC-500 500-Amp Relay Battery Isolator: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zhJbkO6tL.@@AMEPARAM@@41zhJbkO6tL



200 amp solenoid
Amazon.com: PAC PAC-200 200-Amp Relay Battery Isolator: Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41wfidZt3iL.@@AMEPARAM@@41wfidZt3iL



200 amp diode
Amazon.com: NOCO IGD200HP 200 Amp Battery Isolator: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41M8Peb8hfL.@@AMEPARAM@@41M8Peb8hfL

The 200 amp point is due to the fact I will hopefully soon upgrade to either a ZJ 135 amp alt or 160 darango alt and it is better to go a bit over board then too small.
Any thoughts? comments?

[thesupercroc]

Hello again XJ talk!

I have got a few things done on my jeep!

First I swapped my steering gear box out from a 1995 XJ.
http://s20.postimg.org/fkzgvvvz1/IMG_1776.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Also with that a new power steering fluid return line and used but better high pressure line.

while doing that job I got new front sway bar links and frame bushings. There is a long story about parts and broken tools that I will not bring up now.

My fender on the drivers side has been only held on by friction after my run in with the ground after losing my wheel a while back so I took them and the side bumper part off!

before.
http://s20.postimg.org/xpikamahp/IMG_1113.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

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After.

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trim lines (see here for more info on that). (http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=18272)

Last but not least. I fixed My clock spring! Yes I said fixed and not replaced no pics of that :( it is nice to have my horn and cruse control back and no airbag light!

[XJ Wheeler]

Nice work Anton! Getting through that list quick!

[thesupercroc]

Greetings all!

The reports of my being sucked in to a space time portal are at least some what true (or so it seems).

A little update to my build it will get a new cylinder head take a look here for more info. (http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?21691-No-start-no-crank-clicks-Zebra-hunt&p=224209#post224209)


Now my to do list

Maintenance / broken

* new cylinder head

* gas filler tube shield thing fabbed (old one is broken)
* replace clock spring done
* new rear bump stops
* new shock all around



As soon as Get the parts / money list / more facts

-NMO antenna mounts 1 done
-Full size spare done
-Finish electric up grades (better alternator and wire from alt)
-storage box for back



The next is the after I get money and time list

= Detours backbone
= A pillar lights
= Lift kit
= Dual batteries set up Part done
= Snokel
= Set of 5 winter/snow tires
= Roll cage
= Winch
=????????
=profit

[XJ Wheeler]

Hey Anton! Glad you recovered from getting sucked into the black hole of the interwebs! Good to see the xj build continues.

[4.3LXJ]

Greetings all!

The reports of my being sucked in to a space time portal are at least some what true (or so it seems).



So, did it take you forward or backward in time. :rolleyes:

[thesupercroc]

So, did it take you forward or backward in time. :rolleyes:

Well mostly forward but i think a couple of weeks back as well ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Hmmmm, sounds like some void spaces there somewhere

[thesupercroc]

Work has been started on the bastard pack rear lift! Take a look hear for more on the parts. (http://http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?22755-bastard-pack-parts&p=234801#post234801) You might be asking how far did I get?!

I got the wheels off! Plus got pictures of the area around the lift.

here is my axle pretty right?

https://i.imgur.com/hoKzX7nl.jpg

my shock drivers side.

https://i.imgur.com/x7Pl6A2l.jpg

part code for the leaf spring.

https://i.imgur.com/5I5aqvwl.jpg

Will this crack effect my plans?

https://i.imgur.com/UT9YIPXl.jpg

Bump stop or the lack of.

https://i.imgur.com/obC0op5l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5J93cvml.jpg

spring plate (plus bar pin eliminator thing) now soaking in penetrate fluid

https://i.imgur.com/W2AIKdml.jpg

And projects for later

https://i.imgur.com/PxrLpR5l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Nvriv40l.jpg

[thesupercroc]

So I got some work done on the XJ.

I got the leafs disassembled and the rear axle of the leafs with little to no problems. the shock on the other hand not so much....


first this happened 3 out of the 4 bolt broke that way.
https://i.imgur.com/TWkAMCwl.jpg


Eh on big problem there I was kind of planning to do BPEs any way so now it looks like this. Also the cross member the bolts are on was FULL of dirt and rocks (more on that later)
https://i.imgur.com/JEP5AJEl.jpg

Grade 8 nuts, bolts, and washers used there over kill maybe but it was under a dollar upgrade.

the shock mount to the axle were super crusty and will have to be cleaned up before having new shocks on them.
https://i.imgur.com/uAjwLrGl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/i3RKH79l.jpg

I don't have much for pics of my work with the leaf springs but here is one.
https://i.imgur.com/0zE8kOJl.jpg


Yeah I know it's a great pic ;)

Here is the leaf pack assembled.
https://i.imgur.com/7oZZrDcl.jpg

For the rear I have new shocks, bump stop, u-bolts, and misc hardware


One of the things brought up by the shop that was working on my head was there were a couple of stuck valves and that the fuel system should be cleaned / flushed.
So I drop the the tank and what do I find?...

Dirt lots of compacted dirt and rocks
https://i.imgur.com/Eqzv1v4l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/goJWNHhl.jpg

After a bit of work the tank is looking like this.
https://i.imgur.com/k3enzDPl.jpg


As for the head I'm still waiting on a head from the machine shop with now word on lead time.