My '92 four door

[Voldemort]

Ok so I have been working here and there with the Red XJ (in between designing and making the tube doors and other thing!?!?!:drool:)and wanted to share some pics of the work as it comes along. Now I'm not always good about snapping pics while working especially if it is custom) so they will be pics of it at different stages. The lift is a 6.5"-7" Custom with parts from Rough country, Rusty's, Iron Rock offroad. Some have been made by me. Like the leafs, I have two sets that or from unknown full size trucks one of which is HUGE. I'm mixing and matching leafs and could get 10" out of the leafs if I wanted. OK here is the pics
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/red2.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/red.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jeepp4.jpg
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http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jeepp1.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jeepp.jpg
Soon I will be looking for a good set of used 35"s so if anyone finds a good deal that they do not want let me know. More pics as I go.

[Melissa]

Whats your plans for this one when you are all done?

[Voldemort]

Whats your plans for this one when you are all done?

Glad you asked. It will be a trail rig that will be able to be driven around town. It will have about 7" of lift with some 35"x15.5"x15 tires. I'm going to see how far that C8.25 will go, then I have a 8.8 in the wings. D30 in the front with 4.88 gears and I have not made a complete decision on lockers but it is looking like a lunch box in the rear to start and a selectable in the front. I'm going to do the inside,rocker panels, and wheels wells in bedliner and then probably repaint it red so I do not have to do the door jams and stuff. The I have a I6 that needs to be rebuilt that I will start making a stroker after I get the XJ running.Other stuff will come as I find what I like.

[Melissa]

Oohh, sounds awesome, I can't wait to see the progress as you go along and then the end result!!

Keep this thread updated as you can, Please!!!!

[BlueXJ]

Were you afraid to take any pics in the daylight, for fear we would disapprove? You seem to have a good start.

[Voldemort]

Were you afraid to take any pics in the daylight, for fear we would disapprove? You seem to have a good start.

No I have been so busy by the time I get to work on my own stuff it is like 8pm so it is dark when I get to the pics. But yes your guys approval is now what I base all my work on HAHAHHAA.:headshake:

[Voldemort]

Here are some pics of the rear rocker panel trim I'm doing while I wait for the bushings.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork3.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork4.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork7.jpg
I also took the headlight bezel and bumper off in preparation for my new bumper and the bezel had a huge crack in it so I have to replace it also.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork12.jpg
Here is the front bumper I'm working on. it need to be cleaned up and painted
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/jcb1.jpg
I might even forget about all of it and go with this look.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/carsparts144.jpg

[BlueXJ]

I like the tube fender look on a trail only rig.

[Voldemort]

OK it is coming together a little at a time. I have so much going on and then my shitty Harbor Freight Air Hose went to Hell I cut and repaired it 5 times before I got pissed and throw it out. Now I have to get a new hose any suggestions for a good hose that can be outside alot? Any ways here are some pics of the Pass. side which is done. My biddy is coming over this week to help me finish the rest, Thank God.
Here is the pass. side I also just cut the fender and straighten out a couple dents. so it is still rough and needs to be finished but it is not even bolted down yet.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jeeper11.jpg
I have to straighten this part of the Unibody out(XJ was in a minor front accident) but after it is straight I was wondering what some guys have done to make this area stronger(added bracing, steel plating, etc..)
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jeeper.jpg

[Voldemort]

Got a bunch done tonight! I got the front back on tires and would have had the rear also but I miss judged the size of the hole in the leaf spring bracket made for the center pin (too small) so I just have to drill that out a little and i will be ready for a test also. I am no where close to being done But I have alot of stuff together for testing to make sure I like the lift size and other stuff then I will take i back apart cause I have to replace the brakes and clean everything up before I start on the body for paint. hen I will get some tires and wheels on.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/lifter3.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/lifter2.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/lifter1.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/lifter.jpg

[Voldemort]

OK I got the pass. rear together and a tire on for testing to see how much lift my 1/2 ton springs will give me and I was very surprised. It looks to have given me almost a full 6"-6.5"!!!! I was looking for 4.5"-5" so this is very surprising. I will have to take it all back apart to clean an paint them with some of that tractor paint, add the spring clamps and I need to add another stock main leaf to the pack cause the 1/2 ton leafs or a little short in the rear of the pack which will make it weak and maybe break. But I was very happy to see that my gamble worked out. I also have gotten the chance to see how much this jeep need maintenance, I will have to replace all the brakes and it looks like all the U-joints. Better I fix this stuff now before I put the 33"-35" tires on and every test drive have something go wrong you know.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/Passleaf4.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/Passleaf.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/Passleaf1.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/Passleaf6.jpg

[N1TZU]

Nice build there bigbadxj ,great job.Its cool to see someone home brewing.........

[Dirt Dogg Rydas]

It's looking good so far.

Here are some pics of the rear rocker panel trim I'm doing while I wait for the bushings.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork3.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork4.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/jepwork7.jpg


are you planning on covering this up?
I need to do the same thing to mine cuz it's rusted pretty bad there but i need some ideas on how to cover that hole back up

[Melissa]

I like bigbadxj

[Voldemort]

It's looking good so far.


are you planning on covering this up?
I need to do the same thing to mine cuz it's rusted pretty bad there but i need some ideas on how to cover that hole back up

Oh yes I just like to jump around,Ya know. I'll start one thing then get to a point when I need a part or bolt that I do not have on hand so I'll start on something else. Then I'll get that piece and go back to the other thing. Or I;ll get to a point that I do not know what to do so I stop and get different opinions before I start it again. On that part I'll be cutting the rest off and welding in some new pieces. The using seam sealer on the inside and I'm going to re-do the wheels wells ans undercarriage with rubberized undercoating. If you have a coating gun you can get the pro stuff for $20 a gallon.

[Voldemort]

Nice build there bigbadxj ,great job.Its cool to see someone home brewing.........

It does not look like much now but I still have a lot to do. :smiley-gen165:

[Voldemort]

I'm waiting n money to com in to get the parts I need , so not much done but here is some engine pics I have been cleaning and going thru the engine.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/garage17.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/garage32.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/garage3.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/garage4.jpg

[Voldemort]

waiting on my black steelies to come in and I have tire changer....ssooo..I could not wait and wanted to see what my old SSR's looked with the leafs.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3319.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3311.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3315.jpg

[Voldemort]

OK so now I know my leafs will work I took them back apart to clean, paint and get the shackles off( PAIN IN M ***!) even though I'm not going to need them for lift I want to put some betters ones on and I'm going to put on one of those shackle box's. I also pulled the axle out to clean, paint add gears and ZJ disc brakes and realized it needs a pinion seal and axle seals. So I may look for a 29 spline instead of building up a beat up 27 spline. I got pics I'll post asap. I also got a RC Track bar for $70 which puts my 7" lift cost up to $300!!! HAHAHA. But I still need the shackles and shackle boxs. Then I will do the front axle, hack-n-tap, bed coat the inside/ rocker panels and rubberized coating in the wheel wells and under carriage. Throw the 33's on and she how she runs.

[BlueXJ]

LOOKIN' GOOD MY FRIEND!!! :thumbsup:

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good. You going to stick with those short arms?

[Voldemort]

Looking good. You going to stick with those short arms?

Good question, I do not want to :jail:but for now they will have to work. After it gets running I will start making my own.:beavis:

[Voldemort]

LOOKIN' GOOD MY FRIEND!!! :thumbsup:

THANK YOU!:thanx:

[Primo]

I say do some tube fenders for sure and when your done sell me a set!!!!
Looking good man looks like you have been bustin a$$ on it keep us posted.

[Voldemort]

Thanks, Here is a few pics I fiberglassed up a crack in the header panel and a pic of the emblem that I am putting back inside of the "JEEP" in the middle.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/garage24.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/100_3348.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/100_3350.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Jeeps/100_3349.jpg
She needs some TLC but it should come around.

[GaryFlattery]

I like the exco cage!

[jugbutt]

How much lift do you have on that rig? Looks good my friend!:thumbsup:

[Voldemort]

I like the exco cage!
oh sorry that one is not mine just one i helped with.:thumbsup:

How much lift do you have on that rig? Looks good my friend!:thumbsup:

7" and thanks:D:D

[oderdene]

fantastic job. My second leaf is bit shorter and giving load on main leaf, I think. Have a plan to add one between them.

[Voldemort]

fantastic job. My second leaf is bit shorter and giving load on main leaf, I think. Have a plan to add one between them.

Mine was the same length but because of the hard arch it was putting a load on the main leaf.

[Voldemort]

Got my new track bar good for lifts 6"-8"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3914789454_2d9d71d30f.jpg

[Voldemort]

Hey any one know of a good anti friction paint in a rattle can for the leafs??? Some tell me to use tractor paint from tractor supplie, but I want more opinions.

[TXstiGUY]

anti friction paint:wtf:

[Voldemort]

anti friction paint:wtf:

Yea like this stuff http://www.agspecialty.com/EZslide.htm. I call it anti friction some call it Graphite paint??:stars:

[warrpath4x4]

I've seen people use UHV? The cutting board plastic.

Put layers between the leaves.

[Primo]

Hey any one know of a good anti friction paint in a rattle can for the leafs??? Some tell me to use tractor paint from tractor supplie, but I want more opinions.

Lock tite makes this one I have a can of it that came from my friend that works on an airforce base and yes it came from the base they use it to lube the missile rails. It sprays on gray pretty cool :turd:
http://www.drillspot.com/products/279987/Loctite_39895_Moly_Dry_Film_Lubricant#

Hoope this helps!!!

[alwaysxj]

Lock tite makes this one I have a can of it that came from my friend that works on an airforce base and yes it came from the base they use it to lube the missile rails. It sprays on gray pretty cool :turd:
http://www.drillspot.com/products/279987/Loctite_39895_Moly_Dry_Film_Lubricant#

Hoope this helps!!!

good heck they sure now what they want for that stuff don't they. you bet your a$$ it better last for that much.:thumbdown:

[Primo]

good heck they sure now what they want for that stuff don't they. you bet your a$$ it better last for that much.:thumbdown:

I got mine for free.99 so Im ok, but yeah it better last or it would suck.
I never thought of puting it on my leafs thats a good idea! It would def look better than rust!

[Voldemort]

I just got some Graphite tractor paint from tractor supplie

[Voldemort]

I got a problem!!! I went to take my shackles out today and the pass. sides bolt took alot of work then it started coming out fine, then out of the blue it just started spinning and I can see the metal bushing in the middle of the rubber turning with the bolt!!!! WTF! it was coming out so it does not seem like it is seized in the bushing and I also really didn't want to cut it out cause of it being in the frame!! What should I do??

[Mudderoy]

I got a problem!!! I went to take my shackles out today and the pass. sides bolt took alot of work then it started coming out fine, then out of the blue it just started spinning and I can see the metal bushing in the middle of the rubber turning with the bolt!!!! WTF! it was coming out so it does not seem like it is seized in the bushing and I also really didn't want to cut it out cause of it being in the frame!! What should I do??

I bet you wind up having to cut it out and weld something in there. :confused: :sad0147: :mad:

[warrpath4x4]

Does it look like the bolt is out of the frame and just spinning in the spring sleeve or is it the "nut" inside the frame is spinning?

[Voldemort]

Here or some pic. I can see the center spinning but can't tell if the nut is also. A may be getting those shackle mounts sooner than I thought.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3415.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3416.jpg
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http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3411.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3420.jpg

[Mudderoy]

I wonder if you can cut an access hole and spot weld the bit that has broken lose. Once welded back out the bolt.

[Voldemort]

I think I am just going to go ahead and get these.
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0016/5012/products/e42826d8_large.jpg?1255562351
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0016/5012/products/SSPX1348_large.jpg?1255562351

[DETOURS]

Pretty common problem with no easy answers. :boohoo:

[Voldemort]

Pretty common problem with no easy answers. :boohoo:

I had just spent a week PB blasting it and cracking it a little at a time so it would not happen and , BAM:stars:! I have to cut it any way shit. I guess I'll just cut them and try the shackle bracket.

[Primo]

do it, looks like a pretty cool idea.

[Voldemort]

can I cut in from the top to get to where the bolt is held. Like you do for the shocks?

[Primo]

Sounds possible, You'll get it man I have faith in ya!!!

[Voldemort]

Sounds possible, You'll get it man I have faith in ya!!!

Well thanks ro, I'm glad someone does. HAHHAHA!:)

[DETOURS]

can I cut in from the top to get to where the bolt is held. Like you do for the shocks? THAT...shock solution is a bunch of crap.....................

I thought you had mad fab skills and abilty...........Work It Out!!! (Like those without these skills do dailey).......WTF, Show us something other than cheeese and crackers along with that bootle of wine...................:boohoo:

[Voldemort]

THAT...shock solution is a bunch of crap.....................

I thought you had mad fab skills and abilty...........Work It Out!!! (Like those without these skills do dailey).......WTF, Show us something other than cheeese and crackers along with that bootle of wine...................:boohoo:

WTF are you talking about?? I never ever said I had Mad fab skills, if I did I would have alot more done than I do now and a fancy shop like you.:cool:I by no means think that I am a master fabricator, Hell I have only been welding for a couple years now!?!? I was just trying to see if you can cut in from the top and see the captured nut to the shackle. Like how everyone and the grandma has done to fix broken shock bolts. You right though, I need to just get out and do it! I know your just trying to get me going.

[Voldemort]

Well spanky you got your wish I Got pissed at my Pass. shackle bolt and once I was sure all the threads were out I realized it was stuck just in the metal bushing so I just ripped that bitch out.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3487.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3488.jpg
No harm no foul!
Here is the leafs after a bath and some black graphite paint.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3491.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3493.jpg
And my good friend gave me this Cobra CB for Free!!! e said it is got some kind of extra stuff on the inside that makes it so you can talk over just about anyone and get better signals and distance, I know next to nothing about them except how to hook them up and use them.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3496.jpg

[Voldemort]

Here are my K20 Bastard leaf packs waiting on a new set of Rough country shackles and the axle in the background waiting for some ZJ brakes to be found so I can get this thing rolling.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3505.jpg

[AJ99]

what size tires are those? looking good

[Voldemort]

what size tires are those? looking good

They are 33"x12.5"-15 I just got them on the stock wheels for setup purposes and because I do not a fricken set of steelies YET. I got the axle back on today and a few other things, I'm just waiting on the money to get all my parts at once and then BAM! it will be rollin.:driving::driving:

[DETOURS]

Well spanky you got your wish I Got pissed at my Pass. shackle bolt and once I was sure all the threads were out I realized it was stuck just in the metal bushing so I just ripped that bitch out.


I knew you had it in ya, sometimes ya just gotta fire people up...:popcorn:

[Voldemort]

Well spanky you got your wish I Got pissed at my Pass. shackle bolt and once I was sure all the threads were out I realized it was stuck just in the metal bushing so I just ripped that bitch out.


I knew you had it in ya, sometimes ya just gotta fire people up...:popcorn:
HAHAHAHAHA! If you only knew.:smiley-gen165:

[AJ99]

hey bigbad so where you from?

[Voldemort]

hey bigbad so where you from?

OHIO! It sucks!:boohoo:

[Mudderoy]

OHIO! It sucks!:boohoo:

Time to move to Texas bruther! The only negative, no snow in South Texas. Oh! And 3.25 restaurants per person. Lots of good places to eat around here.

And don't freak out when you cross the border into Texas. You may be stopped if you have out of state plates. They want to verify that you are armed, if not you are issued a weapon until you can buy your own. :smiley-laughing021:

[4.3LXJ]

I went to Dallas to see my father in law a number of years ago. I was watching a small parade, saw the map "The World According to Texas" go by and one of the locals decided I was not and asked me where I was from. I looked him straight in the eye and replied "Well I am from God's country". I got this deer in the headlights stare for a few seconds and he said "Where could that be?":smiley-laughing021: If I ever go back, I just have to do that again.

[Voldemort]

Time to move to Texas bruther! The only negative, no snow in South Texas. Oh! And 3.25 restaurants per person. Lots of good places to eat around here.

And don't freak out when you cross the border into Texas. You may be stopped if you have out of state plates. They want to verify that you are armed, if not you are issued a weapon until you can buy your own. :smiley-laughing021:

Any jobs down there? I would LOVE to move to Texas.:thumbsup:

[Mudderoy]

I went to Dallas to see my father in law a number of years ago. I was watching a small parade, saw the map "The World According to Texas" go by and one of the locals decided I was not and asked me where I was from. I looked him straight in the eye and replied "Well I am from God's country". I got this deer in the headlights stare for a few seconds and he said "Where could that be?":smiley-laughing021: If I ever go back, I just have to do that again.

He was confused because he thought you were NOT from Texas.

[Mudderoy]

Any jobs down there? I would LOVE to move to Texas.:thumbsup:

Well in Houston the unemployment rate is at 8.5% 8.3% for the state. Looks like Ohio is 9.7%?

I would say you have a slightly better chance of finding a job here. What kind of work do you do?

[DETOURS]

I spent 11 months in Texas one weekend...........I'll be nice and say Im not a fan of the heat.

[4.3LXJ]

He was confused because he thought you were NOT from Texas.

That's right, I was not. but when I found out about special expensive insurance to get the roof redone every five years from hail damage and that I was OK, I was five miles from tornado alley, I was wondering what he was talking about.

Just so you know, lots of family from the Houston area.

[Primo]

Come to utah we would to have ya, besides you could learn how to run the slick rock what could be better?

[swak6287]

that looks very nice

[DETOURS]

Im thinking someone should have taken advantage of cash for clunkers......:popcorn:

[Voldemort]

Im thinking someone should have taken advantage of cash for clunkers......:popcorn:

I am taking advantage of it, I'm going to the pick in pull to get another 29 spline 8.25 for $80 and and three sets of ZJ rear disk brakes. They have 16 XJ's and 20 ZJ's!!:camera: The only thing holding me back right now is Money, Period. My Baby Girl's B-day(she will be 3) is in Dec. and then Christmas so I have been tight as a virgin on prom night for months.

[DETOURS]

I never made it to prom night, and it turns out she was'nt a virgin. :thumbsup:
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[Voldemort]

I never made it to prom night, and it turns out she was'nt a virgin. :thumbsup:
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(true storey)

Sucks for you Bro.:shocker: I had the time of my life at my Proms and again after!!:D

[4.3LXJ]

Im thinking someone should have taken advantage of cash for clunkers......:popcorn:

I have already. I got some nice immaculate power leather seats I will put in later cheap with matching rear leather. I got some other goodies out of a limited also. It was nice to get some cool stuff at the pick and pull. Ran into an old guy pulling the supercharger off an nice Buick 3.8 With a little ingenuity that could go on to a 4.0

[DETOURS]

Sucks for you Bro.:shocker: I had the time of my life at my Proms and again after!!:D


Dunno what your thinking..........did'nt suck at all.........:smiley-laughing021:

[Voldemort]

I should be coming in to some money and a little tax money, so I hope to finish thi thing up. I will be getting Iron Rock H-n-T with the rebuild drive shaft, then I have to get some new wheels I would like to get some with a 4.75 BS. Also some .75" shackles & spacers to bring the lift to 7", disco's, brake lines, front shocks, put on the D35 disc brakes, maybe some axle shims (not sure which size I will need with the H-n-T and front DS if any). I think that should be enough to get me running. I will be taking pics and update as I get the parts.

[alwaysxj]

speaking of prom night i have a good story of mine.

so me and my wife had a baby in high school so she was not a virgin, so we go to eat befor and then we go down a dirt road out side of town for some "well i think you know what" so we get in the back seat of her car and in tux and prom dress we start going at it. all the sudden some spot light are on use it is the cops i jump off of my wife and get out with my pants at my ankles wing wang danggling in the cops lights. the cop comes over and says "i would ask you what you are doing but i think i seen everything and i mean everything" so he takes all of our info and check the car for drugs and see the car seat base and asks us if we stole the car? we tell him no we have a baby and we are just having some fun befor prom. so he check if we have anything we are wanted for. comes back and says well if you want to go back to doing what you were doing i don't think anyone will bother you anymore. have a good night and leaves. well i try to get my wife to let me finsh but she said no so off to prom we go just in time to take pics and dance once and go home. now that is something to tell the grand kids.

[Voldemort]

speaking of prom night i have a good story of mine.

so me and my wife had a baby in high school so she was not a virgin, so we go to eat befor and then we go down a dirt road out side of town for some "well i think you know what" so we get in the back seat of her car and in tux and prom dress we start going at it. all the sudden some spot light are on use it is the cops i jump off of my wife and get out with my pants at my ankles wing wang danggling in the cops lights. the cop comes over and says "i would ask you what you are doing but i think i seen everything and i mean everything" so he takes all of our info and check the car for drugs and see the car seat base and asks us if we stole the car? we tell him no we have a baby and we are just having some fun befor prom. so he check if we have anything we are wanted for. comes back and says well if you want to go back to doing what you were doing i don't think anyone will bother you anymore. have a good night and leaves. well i try to get my wife to let me finsh but she said no so off to prom we go just in time to take pics and dance once and go home. now that is something to tell the grand kids.
Now that is a story!:eek:

[4.3LXJ]

You mean tell the older grand kids

[Voldemort]

You mean tell the older grand kids

Or someone else's!!!:rotfl2:

[alwaysxj]

well they have to find out about it sometime why not from me. i will not be the parent of them right. they can ask ther parents about it and learn all about it from me. i will be the best grandpa.

[Voldemort]

OK I'm about to order the IRO H-n-T with the Double cardan DS and seal, and i know I will need some shims. I just can't figure out if I need 4 degree or 6!?!? I will be around 7" of lift on a auto with a C 8.25" and the rear lift is all leaf stock shackles.

[XJ4IV]

those are the wheels I was sporting at first

[Voldemort]

Which wheels?

[Voldemort]

Ok I finally got most of my parts in today and I got my Friends sprint car out of the garage to make space for the Red XJ. I got to work today and worked for 6 hours and didn't touch a new part!?!?! I had to start putting a bunch of stupid stuff together first, I got all the lights back in working order,Interior put semi back in( I have to wait a little bit to do the inside bed liner cause I am using the Raptor kit I have now on the outside), Put all the fender bolts back on, installed the rear shocks, replaced the front u joint on the front drive shaft, and a few other boring things. I really do not have any big things left to do just ALOT of little things, But I should be done fairly soon now Thank GOD! I will get some pics when I do the hack-n-tap.

[Mudderoy]

Ok I finally got most of my parts in today and I got my Friends sprint car out of the garage to make space for the Red XJ. I got to work today and worked for 6 hours and didn't touch a new part!?!?! I had to start putting a bunch of stupid stuff together first, I got all the lights back in working order,Interior put semi back in( I have to wait a little bit to do the inside bed liner cause I am using the Raptor kit I have now on the outside), Put all the fender bolts back on, installed the rear shocks, replaced the front u joint on the front drive shaft, and a few other boring things. I really do not have any big things left to do just ALOT of little things, But I should be done fairly soon now Thank GOD! I will get some pics when I do the hack-n-tap.

Sounds like the back is back in action! Good to hear you are getting busy again.

[Voldemort]

Sounds like the back is back in action! Good to hear you are getting busy again.

Oh yea I have dropped 44 pounds since I got in the gym after the surgery rehab. I still have to take it slow working on that concrete , but I still need to get this thing on the road since I sold the Blue two door I do not have a lifted XJ.:shocker:

[Voldemort]

Well I forgot to bring my camera but I will get pics I promise. I did my front brake calipers and pads I am keeping the rotors they are very rusty but that will clear up when I start driving with the new pads. I hope to get the 29 spline 8.25 with the discs already done from a guy by Wednesday. I all so am trying to use two stock electric fans hooked up to a switch instead of the mechanical one. I 'm trying to figure out a better way to balance my tires I think I am going to try the air soft BB's but I have to find something to way them. I have tried golf ball and danya beads both do not work, I have heard that the equal stuff is no good if it gets wet?

[Voldemort]

OK 98% of my stuff is in so I started putting the new stuff on.
Here are some pics of the new stuff and what I have already done I am going to have the rotors turned but they should be good just sat for a while.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/92-XJ87.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/92-XJ88.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/92-XJ92.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/92-XJ93.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/92-XJ89.jpg
Here one of the shocks and discos and stuff coming together.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/92-XJ95.jpg

Thursday I will go to pick up the 29 spline 8.25 with the disc brakes Thanks to 89xjgrey
I may what for it to do the hack-N-tap I do not know yet. With the shims and shackles I may replace one of the bastard leafs for a stock one I have to work on that also. I just want to get it running then I will do the Raptor Bed Liner on the outside and re paint the rest this summer. I also want to get that headliner done too.

[Voldemort]

Got alot more done today including the SS brake lines in the front which was no easy task I had to use the torch and heat both side up. they go red quick so you have to be quick so you do not melt them. They came right off after that but I am a little nervous about the rear cause of the gas tank but it are not wanting to com off! Going for the axle tomorrow and Then the fun starts, I have to have the axle set up the way it will be driven so I can measure for the cut on the TC shaft.

[Voldemort]

Picked up the axle today again thanks to 89xjgrey got it to the garage and got my brake lines on it and cleaned up some. Then I pulled up my big boy pants and jumped under with the torch and got that rear line off and the new one on with little to no prob. I may have to re arrange my leaf pack a little though with the shims and shackles, but the shackles are a most I think for any leaf spring lift cause it lets the spring move alot better. So I am almost done know the list is alot shorter now, Thank god!
Here is some pics of the axle when I first got it.
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=b72fec2767&view=att&th=126e936df318e94a&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=b72fec2767&view=att&th=126e936df318e94a&attid=0.2&disp=thd&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=b72fec2767&view=att&th=126e936df318e94a&attid=0.3&disp=thd&zw
The fluid on the bottom is from emptying the fluid the PO installed a drain plug which works great but still makes a mess.

[Mudderoy]

Picked up the axle today again thanks to 89xjgrey got it to the garage and got my brake lines on it and cleaned up some. Then I pulled up my big boy pants and jumped under with the torch and got that rear line off and the new one on with little to no prob. I may have to re arrange my leaf pack a little though with the shims and shackles, but the shackles are a most I think for any leaf spring lift cause it lets the spring move alot better. So I am almost done know the list is alot shorter now, Thank god!
Here is some pics of the axle when I first got it.
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=b72fec2767&view=att&th=126e936df318e94a&attid=0.1&disp=thd&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=b72fec2767&view=att&th=126e936df318e94a&attid=0.2&disp=thd&zw
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=b72fec2767&view=att&th=126e936df318e94a&attid=0.3&disp=thd&zw
The fluid on the bottom is from emptying the fluid the PO installed a drain plug which works great but still makes a mess.

We don't have access to your google mail links. :redx:

[Voldemort]

We don't have access to your google mail links. :redx:

Sorry I thought it may work and I was being lazy.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/IMG00018-20100219-1806.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/IMG00017-20100219-1805.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/IMG00016-20100219-1805.jpg

I got the axle in and had to take a leaf out of the pack today it measured at 9.5" in the rear!! So I took one leaf out and got it to around 7". Then I measured and cut the shaft for the h-n-t yoke and started drilling the hole. I hate drilling, out of all the things there is to be done drilling is my most hated and I always suck at it. I have six bits for each size 1/4" & 5/16" and I went through 2 of the 1/4" and got about 3/4" of the 1 1/8" done( peck drilling and using lube so it doesn't break) before I got tired of it and stopped for tonight. I also put on a new Muffler I wanted to try cause I did not want to pay for a flowmaster and did not want it so loud with a cherry bomb so I got a thrush welded muff looks like a cheap flowmaster and it sounds great for $30!! I hope to get this thing to the to the alignment shop by the end of next week.

[4.3LXJ]

Those front springs look stiff. Whose are they and what lift?

[Voldemort]

Those front springs look stiff. Whose are they and what lift?

They are Rusty's 6.5" they say rusty's 808 on them and they were used?? Every time I look at it I think the same thing.

Got my Hack-N-Tap and DS on today and Over all it was a PITA to do under the truck(especially if you are larger than the average bear) All I have to do is get the brake lines on the rear axle done and bleed the brakes and it will be ready to drive to the get a alignment. Then I need to get a new set of tires cause the SSR's I got now suck but they will do for now.

[Voldemort]

OK So I finally got this thing out of the garage for a drive today and I was very pleased at first cause the only problems I had with the ride was the steering wheels was off center and the exhaust was loose, other than that it was really good drive with just a drive way alignment. Then I saw a huge white puff of smoke from under the hood and I got pissed when I saw that the upper power steering hose decided to bust and was spiting fluid ever time I turn right and my front lights are not working for some reason? They were working fine when I put the header panel back on. All in all guess it was not the worst first ride I have had but not what I wanted, also it was raining and cold as hell so I did not get pics yet.

[4.3LXJ]

Glad to hear you got it going. How is those front coils. Were they as stiff as they looked?

[Voldemort]

Here is a couple pics. I got the lights fixed and now I need the power steering line and get it aligned and some new tires and it will be rolling.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3928.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3926.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3930.jpg

Oh and then I will get to the body and doors and bumpers.

[Voldemort]

Well got it back from the alignment shop today and I have to get the tire balanced ASAP cause with the alignment straight it has the death Wobble like CRAZY!!!!! The shop I took it to is were a friend of mine works and he has XJ's and has been offroading a little longer than me and he said he had it right and that once the tires are balanced it should be good. Also the Rough Country Track Bar is good but I think this one would be alot better for a lift 5.5" or less, I may have to sell it and get one more suited for the bigger lifts. Everything looks good to me but I worry about my Caster, my LCA's are the right length and I have not put the gauge on it yet but it looks out.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3966.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3964.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

It looks like you might have some castor there, but it is hard to tell in your pic. It is too bad they did not check it when they aligned it. The right castor will fix a lot of things.

[Voldemort]

It looks like you might have some castor there, but it is hard to tell in your pic. It is too bad they did not check it when they aligned it. The right castor will fix a lot of things.

I have thought the caster was off from the go, I thought that is why the springs look so stiff? But, the guy that did my alignment has done alot of Jeeps and offroad trucks and he said it was with in 5*-9*?I was under the front today and while on the ground everything feels and looks stiff, the SS is garbage and the sway bar bushings are trash , but other than that the TRE's and CA and track bar bushings are all brand new or have less than 5 k on them. I still think it is off some. After I get some balanced tires on this terd if it does not go away I 'm going to be pissed. :mad0090:

[Voldemort]

I have these Rusty's upper CA's and they have to axle side mounting holes and I put them on the first hole but now I think my Caster is off and the lowers arms are the right length. I think that I may be able to help the caster by moving to the other bolt hole.? check the pic.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3976.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3975.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/100_3974.jpg
I will be building long arms after I do the bumpers and crank out a couple sets of tube doors for guys that are waiting. But I want to drive this till then, with out DW!!!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, try the other hole.

[Voldemort]

I should get my IRO double shear TB and Tenneco SS some time today. This should take care of my DW problems and it is alot better for articulation. I will post pics of the install. If not I will switch to the other hole on the UCA. My front pinion angle was right around 7* maybe 8* so it is close but it could come back a bit.

[4.3LXJ]

8* is what a local 4WD shop owner recommends. He is an alignment guy and has his own rack.

[Voldemort]

8* is what a local 4WD shop owner recommends. He is an alignment guy and has his own rack.

That is what I thought but I had heard guys saying to bring it to 5*-4* and even 3*? I really want to get some 35" MT's, get rid of the short arms and do a bigger better steering setup. But that stuff is not cheap so I will have to deal with what I have for a little while. next I will be doing what I can do which is bumpers, tube doors, and do the bed liner on the outside and floor board. As for the IRO track bar it is the best bar I have seen for the money I got it on and I love it even with worn out un balanced SSR's I got no DW!!!! I will get some pics but I am sure you guys have seen them.

[4.3LXJ]

Big Bad

If you reduce the castor it will give you more tendency for death wobble. The castor, tilting the axle back, puts pressure on the tires to want to be toed in. Just think about tilting the axle back 90* with the pinion down. That would be all of the weight of the Jeep forcing the tie rod ends toward the center. 8* is much less, but is enough force to want to keep things centered and can make up for some sloppiness in other parts. If you have positive castor on the other hand, the tires will be forced to want to toe out which could actually cause wobble in stuff that is tight. Tell your buddies. They need to know too.

[Voldemort]

Big Bad

If you reduce the castor it will give you more tendency for death wobble. The castor, tilting the axle back, puts pressure on the tires to want to be toed in. Just think about tilting the axle back 90* with the pinion down. That would be all of the weight of the Jeep forcing the tie rod ends toward the center. 8* is much less, but is enough force to want to keep things centered and can make up for some sloppiness in other parts. If you have positive castor on the other hand, the tires will be forced to want to toe out which could actually cause wobble in stuff that is tight. Tell your buddies. They need to know too.

What I think is the problem is that people measure caster in different ways at home but do not tell the specific way they are measuring. I did another measurement today with the angle finder on the top of the upper ball joint and it was 5* and the 8* measurement is what I get if I put the angle finder on the circle beside the diff cover. I got my tires balanced good today and I have no DW. I still have some vibes and other problems( like shitty tires:boohoo:). but it is good on the road and VERY GOOD offroad.

[4.3LXJ]

You want to measure on top of the upper ball joint.

[novastique]

Thanks for taking all those pics! Nice!!:patriot: :thumbsup:

[Voldemort]

Here is one of the Iron Rock double hear trac bar and new SS.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/1992%20Red%20XJ/100_4015.jpg

[Voldemort]

OK well the other night I got the new front axle U joints in (took forever only because I busted two getting them in).So now I have replaced every part in the front end and it feels alot better but still is not tight enough. I still think that my caster is off. when I put the angle finder on the top of the top ball joint it shows around 5* to the right of center on the pass. side and around 5* to the left of center on the driver side. That is positive caster right? I thought you wanted it to be negative. I have never been great at the alignment thing, I always had help with that in the past.

[4.3LXJ]

Big Bad

You are measuring camber. Castor goes the length of the Jeep. You should have a that 5* tilted toward the back

[Voldemort]

Big Bad

You are measuring camber. Castor goes the length of the Jeep. You should have a that 5* tilted toward the back

No, Caster is the alignment in the vertical longitudinal plane of a motor vehicle's wheels Camber is the is the angle made by the wheels of a vehicle; specifically, it is the angle between the vertical axis of the wheels used for steering and the vertical axis of the vehicle when viewed from the front or rear
This is Camber
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Cambe_angle.svg/251px-Cambe_angle.svg.png
and this is Caster
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/Caster_angle.svg/600px-Caster_angle.svg.png
I know that to much caster will cause Death Wobble and to little will cause the jeep to wander.

My problem is that I have been told 20 different ways to measure it and even more different answers of what I should have. Right Now I think I have to little cause it wanders and I really want to find out what is the RIGHT way to do it and what I should have.

[Voldemort]

4.3LXJ I got out last night and finally switched the bolt on the UCA's from the pic I posted and it is night and day difference!!! I found out the lower bolt was made for a LP D30 So when I switched I got a much better caster and kept a good pinion angle. I still do not like the Rusty's short arms over all, but what do you expect for short fixed arms?? I have no doubt that after better steering, better tires, and some Long arms the ride will be great. But now I want to move on to some armor and body fixes and mods. First will be the Tube Doors and Bed liner.

[Voldemort]

OK got out the plasma and some 3"x6"x3/16" box tube and started on my rear bumper. I used the 3"x6" BT for a the added protection for the gas tank and it is not long enough to hang. here is a pic I may make it a little shorted IDK? I will be mounting it using a piece I was thought to make by a XJ Jedi Master COSXJFAN.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/100_4047.jpg
May cut a little more off I do not know if I am happy with the length, But I am happy with the size. Now I need to get some d-ring mounts and a receiver mount. Here are the pics of COXJFAN's mounts( great work and unbeatable strength)
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/rearbumperpics008.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/rearbumperpics010.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/rearbumperpics012.jpg
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv276/bigbadxj/Fabrication%20%20work/rearbumperpics013.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good. I like the job you did with the nuts

[Voldemort]

Looking good. I like the job you did with the nuts

I may not have been clear, the lower pics or of the mounts made by COSXJFAN that I plan to copy. I have not done them yet but I will as soon as I get the steal.

[4.3LXJ]

OOPS

Well, good job in advance then

[alwaysxj]

do you know it that set up will work with a tow package?

[4.3LXJ]

No reason why it wouldn't. The bumper would be separate from the receiver.

[Voldemort]

do you know it that set up will work with a tow package?


No reason why it wouldn't. The bumper would be separate from the receiver.

As 4.3 said it sits over the a stock receiver and you can use longer bolts if you keep the old receiver on there but the receiver I am putting in should work just as well if not better than a stock one.

I may cut the angle a little more I do not know what do you guys think ? Am I being to picky??

[Voldemort]

Replaced the valve cover gasket in order to save some oil!!! I also welded on of the ends on my rear bumper ,but I forgot the camera. Glad I did cause I ran out of C-25 for my MIG and I have been out of Argon for the TIG for months so instead of being smart and waiting I broke out the old buzz box and did some stick welding for the fist time in years. I now remember why I got the MIG, the welding was not that bad but I forgot just how much BS you have to do to clean up the welds so the are always ugly and have to be ground down instead of just making a good looking weld and painting it.

[Voldemort]

Well I have a line on some axles from 1977 f-250 4x4 high boy!!! I just had a set of '78 3/4 sold out from under me, so i am not getting my hopes up. I have not started on the long arms or steering cause after one trip to the farm these axles have to go along with the short arms. From now on I am telling everyone to think twice before doing a lift over 3.5" with out long arms and never over 4.5".

[reddragon72]

Do you have another location for pics, because most of them on here are not showing up.

I'm curious, about bumper, how much did that tube steal cost you? and what thickness is it?

[Voldemort]

Do you have another location for pics, because most of them on here are not showing up.

I'm curious, about bumper, how much did that tube steal cost you? and what thickness is it?

I looked and the pics all worked for me but all my pics are here http://s691.photobucket.com/home/bigbadxj/index rear bumper is under the fab section and the rest are under the '92 xj section. As for the steel so far most of the stuff i have used for my stuff has been free or I get it from a local place that has a section with a variety of shorts of all shapes and sizes and you just weigh it and pay it by the pound.