V8 Barbie rebuild.............

[cantab27]

well well found a loop hole and can do a build thread on my barbie jeep..that and Jim keeps asking about the bada@@ barbie heep...:D

anyways long story short, suspension is kinda a mess..ideas there execution isn't...:noevil:

anyways top arm mount has done this to rhd engine mount...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2003.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2005.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2001.jpg

coils in the rear are just ugly and bump stops yuk

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2011.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2010.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2008.jpg

then its just all this ugly shit going....:rotfl2:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2012.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2009.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2007.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2002.jpg

this is the bar im putting on..

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2019.jpg

plus same top but fully closed..

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2017.jpg

so yeah long arms going in..more or less just gonna start under there again..:rolleye0012:

but was always gonna change shit anyways , just doing in a bit quicker than i had planned

so shes just hanging around for us to make a start.....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/jeeppt2015.jpg

updates to come...

so it starts again.......:D

[Mudderoy]

What the deal with the superwinch bib? :D

[cantab27]

its called a winch damper...its designed to drop rope or wire in something lets go....wet jumper or sack does same thing..must have if you run a winch,,just safety shit same as rated recovery hooks and such.....have to have in comps as well....

[4.3LXJ]

Wayne, ya need to drop by for a little suspension tune up

[cantab27]

should be done soonish as have club run ,,,something about rocks..... mate at his shop is doing a lot of it..will do what i can when time permits.... work tis all go here at mo...its more cutting and grinding which i can do , but the welding has to be done by a certified welder..will be making all arms and such....kinda cool to be doing it ......

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, fun in the shop. I really enjoy it. Much better than just buying that stuff.

[Carves]

So whats the loophole ???

You gunna put leaf springs in the rear so its bit like an XJ ???


:D:D



Damn shame to have to get into those mods & fixes so soon ... should be good when finished tho ....

[cantab27]

will drown it as a tribute to the xj......... 70 percent a good rig ...was always gonna mod new arms and bits anyways

[cantab27]

well i hear the plasma cutter , grinder are at the ready...coolies...cant get over there to Thursday after work.... will be a long night...jeep needs to be ready by the 18th as is getting used as a wedding rig......shit next weekend be better have a run planed ...we shall see......COME ON BARBIE LETS GO PARTY.................

[4.3LXJ]

I see an all nighter coming

[cj4a nz]

the 18th????????????? na you are doing a run this saturday hopefully me to

[cantab27]

yep coolies,, what mall we hitting

[msmoorenburg]

Wayne we need some flex shots

Here's your "state side jeep in action"

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110208_174113.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110208_174128.jpg

[cantab27]

if my barbie can do half that i will be happy........................................you yanks and ya fab skills, wow...........

[cantab27]

well getting there...long night , rear arms made and in , they do look coolies..i started the front and spent all night on grinder ....think braking em is more fun.....am learning heaps about how it all works under there .....pics to come , kens got the shits and took the camera .................

[4.3LXJ]

Shame on Ken. Once you learn how it all works, you will be the expert here on rear linked suspensions

[cantab27]

couple of cell pics , sorry:o

tact in place

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/1328764993125.jpg

old stuffed arm..

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/1328766504683.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/1328766516610.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/1328771940351.jpg

you guys have these over there...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/1328773723529.jpg

and one for jimbos so he may keep reading this thread without the quilt trip....;)

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/1328773738656.jpg

shes running a 350....................


will do a better write up and shit when i get time and better pics............:rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

progress pics

arms being made

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1454.jpg

things ready to be welded......

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1455.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1453.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1452.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1451.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1450.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1449.jpg

will do a bit more write up at a later date....

yes tony will do a detailed write up on tjtalk...;)

[cj4a nz]

what size are those bushes we have adjustable one that look that size at work

[cantab27]

what size are those bushes we have adjustable one that look that size at work

them there are Nissan bushes...will get better pics mate , or call into ricks thursday night ,,will be there till late..pizzas around 7ish..;)

[bluedragon436]

Arms are def. looking good!! Can't wait to see the finished product, and some flex shots!!

[cantab27]

righto petrel heads...why would this jeep be so thirsty........should be about the same as a stock xj.....255ks a tank of gas..shit the old xj on 33s stock gearing was around the 400 mark....

5.2ltr, 4.1 gears, xj auto, 33s.........must be something i could be checking , trying......:confused:

please help or i may be forced to sell and buy a red yo-ta 4 banger...:shocker:

[bigjim350]

Is it a magnum motor? Post anothe pic of engine. The plenum on the magnum motors is known to leak. The best way to check is to take off the throtle body and look into the intake and see if you can see any oil puddling in there. The bottom gasket on those intakes is not a if, but when type thing. And will cause bad gas mileage. This might help ya.
http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/products.php?browse=category&level0=U21hbGwgQmxvY2sgTWFnbnVtICgzLjkvNS4yLzUuOSk =&level1=SW50YWtlIE1hbmlmb2xkcw==&searchmode=keyword&page=2&partid=26190

[cantab27]

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/rebuild038.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/rebuild035.jpg


cheers jimbos.......

[cantab27]

shes not eating oil........

[bigjim350]

Well it is a magnum motor. So just keep an eye on it. Id hate to see you break your pretty little jeep :)

[cantab27]

ITS NOT PRETTY.......REDS PRETTY... mines just cute:o

[msmoorenburg]

its a dodge 318 mileage will never be good :sign0181: Then again all that green paint could also be the issue :frog:

[cantab27]

swapped a few things around,,kicked it , cuddled it:D:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1599.jpg

swapped lids have a new one on the way....;)

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1596.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1598.jpg

POSER SHOTS.....:o:o:o

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1603.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1602.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1600.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1601.jpg


about as much flex as a skateboard.......;)

[4.3LXJ]

Nice flex. When does it go for a swim?

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin good! I'm liking those flush mount tail lights. What does it ramp?

[cantab27]

Nice flex. When does it go for a swim?


Looking good! I'm liking those flush mount tail lights. What does it ramp?

have first competition on the 27th april...so are just getting it ready....hill climbs , mud,trees, water.......:rolleye0012:

didnt get the tape out,,just looking at shit working under there.....happy with it but....:D

[cantab27]

Nice flex. When does it go for a swim?

getting it ready for this Steve..... http://www.mainlandwinchchallenges.co.nz/?q=node/165

grade 1 being a shiny run...grade 5 expect panel damage , heaps of winching the odd flop.............cant wait::D

going to trailer it across the island to the event....tis to far to drive it there, plus it will be easier to bring it back broken....;)

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGLS_en-GBNZ463NZ464&gs_upl=0l0l0l23549lllllllllll0&q=westport&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6d256cc843092bf5:0x500ef868479c3d0,Westpor t&gl=nz&ei=GNN9T6GLEoOeiAfdpIm2CQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CFEQ8gEwAw

[4.3LXJ]

getting it ready for this Steve..... http://www.mainlandwinchchallenges.co.nz/?q=node/165

grade 1 being a shiny run...grade 5 expect panel damage , heaps of winching the odd flop.............cant wait::D

going to trailer it across the island to the event....tis to far to drive it there, plus it will be easier to bring it back broken....;)

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGLS_en-GBNZ463NZ464&gs_upl=0l0l0l23549lllllllllll0&q=westport&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6d256cc843092bf5:0x500ef868479c3d0,Westpor t&gl=nz&ei=GNN9T6GLEoOeiAfdpIm2CQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CFEQ8gEwAw

Hey Wayne, that sounds like fun. Team events are great. We used to run relay races here. You had to pass the baton without getting out of the vehicle.

[cantab27]

mmmm,,, slight difference....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/rebuild020.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1601.jpg......

[XJ Wheeler]

mmmm,,, slight difference....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/rebuild020.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1601.jpg......

I'll say, the buildings a different color.:D

[cantab27]

lol......before and after earthquake repairs.....well spotted sir

[XJ Wheeler]

lol......before and after earthquake repairs.....well spotted sir

Well thank you, it pays to have a keen eye for details.:wink:

[bluedragon436]

You changed the Jeepa's color and got more flexy!! LOL

[cantab27]

well made good progress in the rebuild today......ENJOY..............
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http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/SAM_1610.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/SAM_1613.jpg

:ass::ass::ass:

[4.3LXJ]

Cool Wayne, a great conversation piece

[cantab27]

fitted front bar last night...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1617.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1619.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1618.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/SAM_1621.jpg


shes a well made bit of gear.......
now i can go hard out at the malls.......:shocker:

[4.3LXJ]

Looks like the front bar on my sons YJ

[cantab27]

tis from the states steve...will post linky

[cantab27]

http://www.shopjeepparts.com/tubular-front-bumper-with-guard-9706-wranglers-p-11585.html

not from them but...got it for $345.. kiwi.....couldnt make one for that...:headshake:

[4.3LXJ]

Can't remember the brand, even though I bought it for him for Christmas. But sure looks identical.

[OrangeXJ]

nice looking bar mate

[bigjim350]

Yep wayne thats a good looking bumper. Will look cute on barbie.

[XJMJeep]

Got a picture of Barbie in the shop :thumbsup:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/XJMJeep/100_2232.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

What did yo do mate, run it through the dryer on high heat? :D

[cantab27]

Got a picture of Barbie in the shop :thumbsup:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/XJMJeep/100_2232.jpg

yep all day on the little girl today......on the trailer Friday for two days wheeling.....it will never be the same...


nice shot mike....fell off my chair when i seen that...gonna post that pic on local forum...will get a giggle or three......:smiley-laughing021::thumbsup:

[OrangeXJ]

good luck mate try to keep the tires pointing down

[cantab27]

one more sleep..just fitted some simex extreme shoes on her,, plus replaced a dead shockie...

weather forecast is for heavy rain.......coolies

[cj4a nz]

good luck for this weekend who is driving you or keith ?????????????


will need lots of pic and video to watch

[4.3LXJ]

Good luck Wayne. Be sure to bring it back alive :D

[cantab27]

see ya in a few days......

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_1822.jpg

[OrangeXJ]

good luck mate bring it back in one piece

[duckcreek]

Nice looking Jeep, but a XJ wouldnt need the trailer :p

[cantab27]

Nice looking Jeep, but a XJ wouldnt need the trailer :p

funny guy.......:crazy:

now that was fun.........

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1871.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1870.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1867.jpg

she anit so purdy now......few bumps ,couple of bent bits , but still running hard at the end of the two days.....


will post more pics laters.......

[4.3LXJ]

Looks wet there Wayne. That mud looks real slick. Lots of clay in it. Good job.

[cantab27]

Looks wet there Wayne. That mud looks real slick. Lots of clay in it. Good job.

westcoast = rain forest......very wet and muddy:D....

have more pics plus vid when it starts to pop upwill post....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1857.jpg

now time for sleep..not been much last two days:boohoo::boohoo:

[4.3LXJ]

Sleep well mate

[cantab27]

couple to keep ya keen ...will do a thread with pics of the 4wds plus vids...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/069.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/067.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/066.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/060.jpg

[bigjim350]

That looks a lot like the wheeling we have here.

[XJ4IV]

only less muddy!

[Brasscatz]

Aw man! That looks like fun Wayne! The next to last pic shows that "crazed kiwi" look in your eye ;) Great pics buddy!

[XJ4IV]

sooooo uhhhhh I suppose your fender flares didnt make the trip all the way?

[duckcreek]

nice pics .....that's me in the avatar...im a ****

[cantab27]

sooooo uhhhhh I suppose your fender flares didnt make the trip all the way?

na all good scotters , still got one on there...others are just in pieces


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1896.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

The important thing is the Barbie sign is still attached. :D

[cj4a nz]

blouse you left the doors on
brasscatz thats no crazy kiwi look in the eyes that normal
looks like the weekend was fun and is it time for rear protection ????

[cantab27]

rear protection...always needed when around yota drivers........yeah will have to do something warren...just a tap, will buff out...............rick broke a axle ,,fixed that then blew the auto....strange that ,,non jeep bits...safari axle ,,yota auto..

[4.3LXJ]

Hey Warren, how is the little Jeep coming?

[cj4a nz]

wayne use a water blaster on the inside just wind the pressure down, works a treat ....................................don't ask how i know

my little jeep .................. buried under stuff,found the bonnet the other day must find the rest of it !!

[cantab27]

wayne use a water blaster on the inside just wind the pressure down, works a treat ....................................don't ask how i know

my little jeep .................. buried under stuff,found the bonnet the other day must find the rest of it !!

yeah made a start..will pull seats on weekend ....hose worked well...:D

[cj4a nz]

you could park it in the river for 1/2 hr or so

[cantab27]

na ..got reefton next month............more grade 5 shit.....woot woot

[cantab27]

well that was fun........

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/2012233.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/2012232.jpg

i love my water blaster,and yes i did use it on the inside..:rolleye0012:

i dont care that my wipers dont turn off,,,, i will only take it out in the rain noe....:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_1904.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_1905.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/SAM_1903.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Hey mate, you could use some of those Wet Okole seat covers. Save ya trashing the seats.

[cantab27]

Hey mate, you could use some of those Wet Okole seat covers. Save ya trashing the seats.

seat covers are on the list...tis getting bigger the list.....:D

[4.3LXJ]

Mine gets bigger faster than I can make it smaller.

[cj4a nz]

well good thing you are a profesinal 4wder then :D all that sponsership money ;)

[cantab27]

well good thing you are a profesinal 4wder then :D all that sponsership money ;)

about time someone noticed.............................free trailer for weekend............well 4 days,,so $300 saved....

[cantab27]

well fixed the flares.............

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1912.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1910.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1911.jpg

what.....yall dont have to live over there to be a redneck........:p

that vroom vroom thingy is nice and clean now....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1914.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1913.jpg

that bar took a hit ..tree head on.......it moved...tree didnt...:comfort:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/westport%202012/SAM_1915.jpg

[Brasscatz]

cleans up real nice!!! Love the new flares with the silver trim!

[4.3LXJ]

Hundred mile an hour flares now

[cantab27]

well have found more bent stuff.......been hit that hard in the front that the steering damper has moved and now leaks...will post pics tonight........man i'm lucky the wife don't read this....new carpet for the house....i don't think so...new steering bits for barbie ....yes dear.....

[4.3LXJ]

well have found more bent stuff.......been hit that hard in the front that the steering damper has moved and now leaks...will post pics tonight........man i'm lucky the wife don't read this....new carpet for the house....i don't think so...new steering bits for barbie ....yes dear.....

Just get her one of those blenders that run off a weed whacker motor. :rolleye0012: Honey, I didn't realize the exhaust would be a problem in the kitchen. Best throw in the back of the Barbie. :pray: Can I buy steering parts now? :pray:

[XJMJeep]

Exclusive video Wayne didn't share! :rotfl2:

http://youtu.be/VyWpx0A8jXs

[cantab27]

Exclusive video Wayne didn't share! :rotfl2:

http://youtu.be/VyWpx0A8jXs

well the red one won.................drug test i say...:ass:

[cantab27]

bent bits .....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/2012-05-19001007.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/2012-05-19001002.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/2012-05-19001004.jpg


and for jimbos ....the work ute....


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/2012-05-19001009.jpg

and for the ricers ...the boys pos

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/2012-05-19001010.jpg


:mock:.......ha ha boy ....

[4.3LXJ]

Hey mate, nice tooth pick parts there you got. You need beef. :D

[Carves]

bent bits .....

I dunno what you need the most ... a bash plate ... or driving lessons ... :p


and for jimbos ....the work ute....

Timber sides ???? .... very old school :cool: ......... :rolleyes:

You'se got a shortage of aluminium over there .. :D


and for the ricers ...the boys pos ....... :mock:.......ha ha boy ....

You really made a mess of raising that young fella didnt you .. :bang: ... The poor little bugga hasnt got a clue about owning a proper car .. :D

[cantab27]

I dunno what you need the most ... a bash plate ... or driving lessons ... :p



Timber sides ???? .... very old school :cool: ......... :rolleyes:

You'se got a shortage of aluminium over there .. :D



You really made a mess of raising that young fella didnt you .. :bang: ... The poor little bugga hasnt got a clue about owning a proper car .. :D

wooden deck good for work......things don't slide as much..........

as for the boy...i blame his mother:p

yeah gotta get some driving lessons.........go faster and harder.....:D

[Carves]

You're right ...

Its a good job your missus doesnt read the forums ... :D:D

[cantab27]

You're right ...

Its a good job your missus doesnt read the forums ... :D:D

she cant read anyways....her one good eye is playing up...........:rolleye0012:

[rguignard]

she cant read anyways....her one good eye is playing up...........:rolleye0012:

im so thinking about quoting you on her fb mate lol

[cj4a nz]

got some stronger parts at work for ya wayne
as for the boy have you shown them what he did to a forby ?? blame the old man I say :rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

im so thinking about quoting you on her fb mate lol

na all good bro...she says do what ya want , say what want , drink what ya want , wheel when ya want..come home when ya want....BUT IF YA EVER START WEARING CROCKS.......YA OUTTA HERE.......:smiley-scared002:




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[cantab27]

got some stronger parts at work for ya wayne
as for the boy have you shown them what he did to a forby ?? blame the old man I say :rolleye0012:

mmm did buy him a wee fourby.......

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0041.jpg

you may have a point on who to blame.........:D:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/baddriving.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

na all good bro...she says do what ya want , say what want , drink what ya want , wheel when ya want..come home when ya want....BUT IF YA EVER START WEARING CROCKS.......YA OUTTA HERE.......:smiley-scared002:
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Crocks?

[cantab27]

Crocks?

strange footwear ...rene knows em.... he lives in em........:p

[Carves]

mmm did buy him a wee fourby.......


awwww .... the poor l'il abused daihatsu .. :headshake:



Crocks?

These stooopid things .... http://image.rakuten.co.jp/lineup/cabinet/crocs/crocs-kidscayman_03.jpg


... altho a plastic shoe with scuppers - is probably handy for cantab considering he likes to drive submerged most of the time ... :D




Barbie fixed yet cantab ???

[4.3LXJ]

These stooopid things .... http://image.rakuten.co.jp/lineup/cabinet/crocs/crocs-kidscayman_03.jpg


... altho a plastic shoe with scuppers - is probably handy for cantab considering he likes to drive submerged most of the time ... :D

I think the fuchsia ones would go well with Barbie :smiley-taunt013:

[cantab27]

na barbies a bit sick.....wont stay in a straight line...shes gotta go back on the hoist for a wee lookee...:bang:..will make some stronger bits for her...

[4.3LXJ]

Too bad ya live over the pond. Got the really good stuff almost in my back yard.

[cantab27]

dirty little barbie........:D

think this may have something to do with the over heating last weekend at the mall.....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepaa004.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepaa002.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepaa001.jpg

someones gotta start cleaning the carparks better......

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepaaa003.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Better scrap it Wayne, ya bent the license plate :oops:

[cantab27]

ok i may need a place to crash for a bit.....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-02001004.jpg

cant wait to she gets home.....

[cantab27]

made the 4wd magazine down here...sorry only pics of pics..was from winch comp a few weeks back....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-08001004.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-08001003.jpg

my buddie made the cover.....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-08001005.jpg

:p

[4.3LXJ]

Congrats man, I never made a mag yet.

[XJ Wheeler]

made the 4wd magazine down here...sorry only pics of pics..was from winch comp a few weeks back....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-08001004.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-08001003.jpg

my buddie made the cover.....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-08001005.jpg

:p

Ha, that's awesome! Congrats mate!

There's no denying it, there's he is...
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in the passengers seat.:p

[oderdene]

congrats bro, awesome. How many of us was on mag? even on passenger seat :D :D :D

[cantab27]

well the way i drive may as well be in passengers seat..........:smiley-scared002:

[XJ Wheeler]

well the way i drive may as well be in passengers seat..........:smiley-scared002:

I just thought you had really long arms and legs.

[4.3LXJ]

It is a US postal Jeep in disguise. Right hand drive ....

[cantab27]

next shot i want the cover........................................gotta aim high,,,,

[cantab27]

nothing been done...have put new lid on....and changed out a headlight......sorting out panhard,,keeps working loose ,,ideas anyone..plus some flat fenders....have got ideas for these and will start them soon...

[cj4a nz]

ya doing sheffeild????

[cantab27]

ya doing sheffeild????

im a maybe...gotta sort a couple of things.....

[cantab27]

look at the size of that plastic see through thingy....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-27001002.jpg

might have to cut out the nude wheeling a bit...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-27001004.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-27001003.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-27001006.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-06-27001005.jpg


more than happy ..nice and toasty in there now...no more wind in me hair but....

[Carves]

You probably could have bought that Lada Niva for the price of that plastic roof .....




... and ended up with a real 4x4 as a bonus ....


:smiley-laughing021:

[cantab27]

na top was cheap ..kiwi dollars good against the green back.......could do some good wee mods to the lada....

[Carves]

Was a fella up in Brisbane racing them, a good while back ....

Some of the "better 4x4" owners, used to get quite jealous apparrently.

[OrangeXJ]

looking good mate

[Brasscatz]

might have to cut out the nude wheeling a bit...


Nah, just keep a shirt on. can't see your "driveshaft" from there anyways. :D

[bluedragon436]

That is the type of top I would get if I had a Wrongler too... I am not a huge fan of having a full top all the time...

[cantab27]

That is the type of top I would get if I had a Wrongler too... I am not a huge fan of having a full top all the time...

it is pronounced wrangler......and having a sister site wrangler talk we shall call them wranglers.......
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[cantab27]

panhard problems....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/IMAG0002.jpg

the nut keeps working loose..bit like the one behind the steering wheel

[bigjim350]

Do you have a cotter pin in it? If so it seems the only way it could work loose is cause its wearing out. You should upgrade to the double shear style

[cantab27]

got the pin....whats this double shear thing you speak of

[bigjim350]

Like this. It replaces the tie rod end piece that goes on the frame side and will last much longer.
http://roughcountry.com/images_large/jeep_1085.jpg
http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_1085.html

[cantab27]

hows that gonna work as its the nut in pic that works loose...one of them taped jobbies ,,hit with hammer and pops out

[bigjim350]

Comes with a new frame side bracket and installs like this
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj17/mudb8-/jeep%20tj%20track%20bars/TB-DB-LJ-1.jpg

[cantab27]

coolies ...diffidence ..lhd to rhd

[bigjim350]

coolies ...diffidence ..lhd to rhd

I don't know about that.

[cantab27]

well shit.........................................i would say there may well be...one of the venders may chip in.......

[Mudderoy]

coolies ...diffidence ..lhd to rhd

Wayne when I got the 4" lift for the wife's TJ I was concerned about how the track bar set up so Ron suggested this.

http://www.roughcountry.com/images_large/jeep-tj-track-bar-bracket_1063.jpg

It bolts to the frame.

[4.3LXJ]

Sounds like you might have egg shaped the tapered hole in the bracket mate. That would allow it to seem like it is coming loose.

[cantab27]

that be it steve.........stupid set up really

[4.3LXJ]

that be it steve.........stupid set up really

Yes, but it was cheap to make. :bang:

There is a couple of things I would suggest since stuff costs so much down under, and because your Jeep is left handed. You can get a No. 2 tapered reamer, or better yet borrow one. If it is not too bad, you can ream it out a little and make it round again. The other is to cut out that portion and weld in a piece with the taper in it. You might do some searching and see if anyone has any in builder parts. These are commonly thick little sleeves with the taper in them. Last resort, cut one off a steering knuckle and weld it in well.

[cantab27]

righto gonna cut it off and make one up.....on a side note , rebuilt starter ...done the test thingy ..works great ..put it in the jeep and wont engage fly wheel...pulled it test it works but not in the jeep..........have power to starter same reading as battery on the volt thingy i brought......tis doing my pretty little head in...

[cantab27]

stupid question........does this lock into the little plastic y in starter

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/100_6524.jpg

[cantab27]

the white plastic bit on the end of solenoid

[4.3LXJ]

Yup :D

It pushes the bendix gear in and out

[cantab27]

cheers thought so...so still have same problem then...wont engage the flywheel..testing it she works........solenoid can only go one way ?????

[4.3LXJ]

Yes. Take your bendix gear apart and clean it. If they get crud in them they get sticky and won't work. Don't use any oil or grease or it will attract dust and mud and get sticky.

[cantab27]

done all that steve ..starter works when tested on the ground......as in jumper lead trick.......hook it all up in barbie and wont engage the fly wheel....just does the spin thing....did work before pull down....kind of ..was full of rust,,,have done my xj one before with no problems but this time shes a no go..

[4.3LXJ]

On some starters the bendix gear is partially engaged by the spin of the starter. Then disengages when the engine kicks. Make sure the gear spins on the shaft freely

[cantab27]

pretty sure thats all ok...will pull it out again and start again.....cheers again mate

[4.3LXJ]

Good luck mate

[cantab27]

we'll all seems right with starter...dropped it again,,left the wires on , done the screw driver thing starter does what its meant too.....maybe the the teeth are a bit worn....

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-08-01001004.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-08-01001001.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/2012-08-01001005.jpg

but they dont look that bad to me.....im outta ideas....

[4.3LXJ]

Got all the teeth on the flywheel?

[cantab27]

this is what i replaced.........

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/2012-07-15001003.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/2012-07-15001002.jpg

[cantab27]

fly wheel looks great

[XJ4IV]

man I been watching some of the repairs that your doing wayne... and IM DAMN glad that Im stateside and can get the FULL parts that I need when something breaks
like I hear about you replacing tome of the internals on a starter... we just swap starters, I seen guys rebuild things like alternators and winch motors and NSS where here in the states it seems we replace the WHOLE object... I REALLY feel for ya man CHEERS to you guys for the additional work to keep up with the breaks of the jeeps!

[cantab27]

all part of being a jeepa down under..............will end up putting in a new starter me thinks

[XJ Wheeler]

Excuse my inexperience but when i look at that starter it looks like the gear that is suppose to engage the flywheel is too far down. Would also explain those wear marks. Just a theory.

[OrangeXJ]

Excuse my inexperience but when i look at that starter it looks like the gear that is suppose to engage the flywheel is too far down. Would also explain those wear marks. Just a theory.

when the starter is activated the bendex throws that gear out to engauge the flywheel. When the engine starts and you let off the key it goes back in

[XJ Wheeler]

when the starter is activated the bendex throws that gear out to engauge the flywheel. When the engine starts and you let off the key it goes back in

Thank you, that'll be a useful bit of info.

[cantab27]

when the starter is activated the bendex throws that gear out to engauge the flywheel. When the engine starts and you let off the key it goes back in

not on mine.......:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2 :

will put in a vice and hook her up...will put a bit of wood by the teeth ...when it engages should stuff the wood ..if it don't bad clutch inside gearing........does that make sense cause it does in my head....:D

will post pics......................:noevil:

[cantab27]

Thank you, that'll be a useful bit of info.

here jake ,,have a read in here

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1574

good wee write up on ya starter....


;);)

[XJ Wheeler]

here jake ,,have a read in here

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1574

good wee write up on ya starter....


;);)

Thats a good read, thanks.

I feel a little smarter now.:p

[cj4a nz]

flick me a email to work will look at our starter book for ya need engine or starter model/manf
warrenp (at) cochranes.net.nz
going to sheffeild?

[cantab27]

flick me a email to work will look at our starter book for ya need engine or starter model/manf
warrenp (at) cochranes.net.nz
going to sheffeild?

going no where at the mo.......will know more when i test again.......its personal now, this starter will live again with the bits i have laying around,,,,:indifferent0020:

two weeks before mudplug????

[cj4a nz]

somthing like that
can't ya fix it with FBH ??????????????? worked for the XJ

[cantab27]

somthing like that
can't ya fix it with FBH ??????????????? worked for the XJ

cant do that ..i like this jeep:rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

OK starter is beyond repair.....tis outta the first of the zj grands...call the g wagon....???...cant get em down here..:confused:....but have the dude who built the jeep looking around his shop...seems to think he brought one back with him from the states on one of his last trips..hes back over there this week at the Bonneville salt flats...seems theres a couple of mad kiwis running a souped up mini.....burt munroe styles........................:D

[cantab27]

mad kiwis...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/7497092/Kiwi-Mini-breaks-speed-record

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/7498946.jpg

on a side note jeep wont be ready for next weeks competition so have sign on to co pilot a wee v8 zuki........hope i can fit in the thing....will be pics:D

[Carves]

A 150mph Mini ...


... and you thought buying a V8 barbie was the go ... :rolleyes:


:p

:D

[cantab27]

starters here....woot woot......10 days to get down here..all that way then they deliver it to a house on the other side of town......oh so close........yet so far..will go grab it tonight after workies............

[4.3LXJ]

Cool, I can almost hear the rumble from here

[XJ Wheeler]

Not bad, when's it getting put on though.:rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

Not bad, when's it getting put on though.:rolleye0012:

tonight in the dark....do my best work when its dark......:rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

now ain't that purdy.......

:D

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/v8%20tj/SAM_2428.jpg

she lives..
now on to the panhard..brakes, lights, vacuum leak somewhere..tube fenders...blah blah blah...... :timeout:

[cj4a nz]

remember she's a work in progresswill she be ready for the teams event comming up ?? u keith and me??, will need a tow home thou or to my trailer

[cantab27]

remember she's a work in progress will she be ready for the teams event coming up ?? u keith and me??, will need a tow home thou or to my trailer

teams event,,do tell...you get that storm out there tonight...was coolies plus..threw the starter in why jeep was parked up the driveway with all that shit going on...mrs called me a dick....:comfort:

[cj4a nz]

based in rangoon traveling to diff spot's around the area,Ricks Idea I think ,could be real keen

[cantab27]

based in rangoon traveling to diff spot's around the area,Ricks Idea I think ,could be real keen

sounds good...will have a yarn with him friday......

[cantab27]

tis here......

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/530830_262400420549695_1198525112_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/600572_262401160549621_1474188907_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/550180_262401457216258_1007879612_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/387728_262401270549610_323035788_n.jpg

am i happy about this.......does a bear shit in the woods....:cheerleader:

will start fitting friday night ....pics to come...

[4.3LXJ]

Now the fun begins. Lockers, especially selectable lockers are awesome :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

some egg forgot to order a bearing kit so i found out why going through order,,wouldn't of happened if i still owed the xj:o..so all that has been done is this..




http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/550303_263772047079199_1874716763_n.jpg

express mail should be here in 5 days...:rolleye0012:

[Carves]

another 5 days .. till its a goer ...







that poor bear in the woods, is going to be constipated .... :D

[cj4a nz]

wilson bros on annex rd had a selection af diff bearing packs a while back can't remember the brand

[cantab27]

na gotta be these ones to go with locker,,,,,,,,all good to busy with work to work / drive/ brake it...

[Mudderoy]

tis here......

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/530830_262400420549695_1198525112_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/600572_262401160549621_1474188907_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/550180_262401457216258_1007879612_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/387728_262401270549610_323035788_n.jpg

am i happy about this.......does a bear shit in the woods....:cheerleader:

will start fitting friday night ....pics to come...

Time to start the pool on how long it will take Wayne to break it. :mock: :D

[cantab27]

hey i can read that,,, wont brake it...............well never say never ..lol

[OrangeXJ]

you will like those lockers I have them front and rear they are beast's

[cantab27]

you will like those lockers I have them front and rear they are beast's

yeah they look well made greg,,,,cant wait to try them out...just gotta find time to fit..work has gone crazy..10 / 12 hour days 6 days a week...stupid earthquakes ....mumble mumble......might have to get my mate to fit,,tis something i wanted to do , but he was always gonna set locker up anyways ,what with the shim and blah blah...just that i could do the rest and save coin...:bang:bugger it will call him monday and just tell him to do it...

[XJ Wheeler]

^Wrangler owners:rolleyes:
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[cantab27]

^Wrangler owners:rolleyes:
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:D At least its due to work... instead of budget.

well its becaue of budget that i have to work so many hours maybe,,,,,:p

[cantab27]

yeah baby.......5 days they be here...


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/374525_265173150272422_2123419226_n.jpg

[XJ Wheeler]

Yous in bidness now, bud.

[cantab27]

so got some bad news today...diff housing is bent.....dont know how..was like it when i brought it maybe..:rolleye0012:

so diff housing off ,replace all the new brackets for arms and shit blah blah

:rolleyes:

gonna truss the new one something like this

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/daha30HP001.jpg

so yeah how was your day.......:beer:

[XJ Wheeler]

:bang:

[Carves]

You been smashing mirrors, walkin under ladders and kickin black cats or something to get this much bad luck ??

[4.3LXJ]

Ya going to straighten that Wayne. It can be done. Just like in the pic.

[Brasscatz]

Dang that sucks. Must've happened in the quakes.

[cantab27]

You been smashing mirrors, walkin under ladders and kickin black cats or something to get this much bad luck ??
lol..na just wheeling it how i want to...know when it happened me thinks ..same rock the bent the arm om the coast,,,brake em build em bigger:D



Ya going to straighten that Wayne. It can be done. Just like in the pic.

thats the plan steve....starts next week....

[cantab27]

well progress

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/561485_270958873027183_642180252_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/381679_270952889694448_1059377822_n.jpg

mmmm new steering damper.......(that will stop the dw :D )

not the best shot but you can see the bend

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/305939_270952743027796_1585505660_n.jpg

bit more ...ah stright:p

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/526791_270973406359063_2131945120_n.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/534749_270987669690970_87682656_n.jpg

setting up the shim thing ..learning heaps about that and the back lash thingy:D



done axle seals why it was apart ...have a bit of cutting and sorting of cable ...bloody lhd stuff...

bit to do yet..:D

[4.3LXJ]

Good to see it going back together. You are becoming an expert, just like me. You know, X in an unknown and spurt is a drip under pressure. :D

[LizardRunner]

Looking great there Mate, Oxies are simply sweet.

[XJ Wheeler]

Its about time :p :D Lookin good, and some good learning to boot. Ox marks the spot, right?

[cantab27]

well shes in and set up..........

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/561722_271242019665535_281758215_n.jpg

still got cable to run but plasma packed a sad so the cutting and moving stuff will be done during the week,,,,,

so swapped out some tired old stuff ...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeep%20wrangler%20touch%20up/27909_271231849666552_491107861_n.jpg

getting close now;)

[4.3LXJ]

Cool mate. You will like that front locker in the mud. I think a front locker is worth more in mud than on rocks

[cantab27]

yeah cant wait to hammer it...:D um going up in the world .throwing a 6 inch lift in her over xmas.........:D

[4.3LXJ]

Very cool. You will like the altitude

[Carves]

Good to see its all happening at last .. :thumbsup:


6" lift .. :shocker:

You will need a pair of budgie, bird cage ladders, dangling off it - to get in .. :p

:D

[cantab27]

Good to see its all happening at last .. :thumbsup:


6" lift .. :shocker:

You will need a pair of budgie, bird cage ladders, dangling off it - to get in .. :p

:D

lifts sitting in mates shop,,,throw it in if i likes i keepers....if i fall over well yall get some more ammo to lay shit on your poor kiwi cuzzie:D

tis good to get things in and nearly done

[Mudderoy]

yeah cant wait to hammer it...:D um going up in the world .throwing a 6 inch lift in her over xmas.........:D

6 inch lift on a Wrangler is huge.

[cantab27]

Gregs running a big lift and tires.....will be running 35 one day soon....just gonna see what shes like you know just for the shit and giggle factor

[OrangeXJ]

6" RC 2" body and 37's no problem

[4.3LXJ]

6" or more is normal around here

[cantab27]

no progress over weekend///spent the weekend with me boy...........will have it home for xmas..............:rolleyes:

[4.3LXJ]

Wrap it up and put it under the tree. :D

[XJ Wheeler]

With a BIG bow...

[4.3LXJ]

In hot pink

[cantab27]

Well stupid end of the world shit''spent all my cash on beer Bourbon and cheap women... 6inch lift in locker works'panhard sorted ....death wobble not..:bang:...am now going to move front diff forward a couple of inches.... have got pics but am having internet thingy problems at new house..so will post pics and story in more detail when I can...:-)

[cantab27]

righto quick pics as in the ex house...she anit home:D

got move front diff forward

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the lift was last minute thing ..so still a bit to do........:o

but am driving it ...well i did home now im scared of it....:D

[4x4Dalton]

Looks awesome Wayne. Why ya scared now Barbie call and want it back? :D


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[XJ Wheeler]

Quite a change, ya like the new altitude? Good to hear she's back on the road.

[cantab27]

not really driving it as such as shes a pig on the road at the mo...........just teething problems ...might drag it out bush on a trailer to play but

[4.3LXJ]

Looks good Wayne, but you are right, a couple more inches on those front links would be nice

[4.3LXJ]

not really driving it as such as shes a pig on the road at the mo...........just teething problems ...might drag it out bush on a trailer to play but

Just drive it on by the shop for a tune up :driving:

[cantab27]

think it more be a bump steer thing .....:confused:..anyways trailered it out to mates small farm, lives by a wee track and couple of rivers .....let him have a drive and he now wants a 4wd.....his words gotta be a v8 locked oh i kinda like the jeep thing too.....hes gone:D

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didnt try locker as not needed ...can run them tracks on a pushbike:P

[4.3LXJ]

Nice little puddle mate. Tell me what is happening with this bump steer thing.

[cantab27]

Nice little puddle mate. Tell me what is happening with this bump steer thing.

shes woundring all over the road....under gas and when letting of the gas..have no sway bars in but tis more to it than that.....have a funny feeling back diff housing is bent...:rolleye0012:..played around with the toe in /out did get it a bit better......bump steer not sure what it is but hit a railway crossing at 30mph and the front end got the shakes bad....its getting front diff moved forward in new year...then into a shop to make sure everything is straight...everything under her is new and tight ..track bar is sweet as...still useing it in the mud :D so kindda cant to much untill the new year........

[4.3LXJ]

Mate, that is the classic death wobble. Check the track bar and drag link to make sure they are parallel and the same length. If they aren't, it will do that. Check the castor angle. Needs to be about 5° or it can cause that too. It is probably off after going higher. I still think you need to bring it by for a suspension tune up.

[cantab27]

yeah wont be much....will get sorted in new year..just gonna whel the hell outta it till then

[cantab27]

tis fair to say bushwacker flares are shit...hate em and only good if ya want a pretty jeep......:P


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roll on the tube flares

[4.3LXJ]

Obviously a case of not enough duct tape :P

[4x4Dalton]

tis fair to say bushwacker flares are shit...hate em and only good if ya want a pretty jeep......:P


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roll on the tube flares

Didn't anyone ever tell you Barbies jeep was just plastic? Lol j/p mate. Wow ya smacked it a good one that's for sure.


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[cj4a nz]

40" tyres needed and could be carry on luggage on your way home

[cantab27]

well just found out the trans is outta the 5.2 ltr zj...same problem here as the starter ..only about 4 or 5 brought in to nz.......so up for a rebuild ...$2500 plus:bang:....so shes gonna sit for a bit as thats into my road trip cash.......gutted .......................

[4.3LXJ]

Too bad, but I suspected that might happen. I tried to find an adapter from 5.2 to AW4 but struck out

[cantab27]

heat killed me thinks.......oh well ....

[4.3LXJ]

Mate, If it was me I would take it apart and replace clutches and it probably would be good to go. Unless you wrecked all the bushings on the shaft, then that would do it. If the oil gets cooked, it looses its friction properties. New clutches is cheaper than buying a rebuild

[cantab27]

What if I sell v8 in it and go for another jeep v8...what would my opinions be ..

[OrangeXJ]

What if I sell v8 in it and go for another jeep v8...what would my opinions be ..

the 308 like I had in my CJ7 it was bad ass

[4.3LXJ]

What if I sell v8 in it and go for another jeep v8...what would my opinions be ..

If you go with any mopar based V8, then you are stuck with that same transmission. There were earlier V8s based on the AMC block that were very cool. 304, 360 and 401. But they didn't have too many auto trannys behind them. Amber has one in her Waggy. But, consider this for a moment. If you go to a standard tranny, then you have possibilities. And consider the type of wheeling you do in water and mud, I think a standard tranny would serve you much better anyway.

[cj4a nz]

what are the hole centres in the gbox end of the bell housing would a different box bolt up to that? old school t18 or somethink?
still planing on doing the teams event?

may take a while to check back out of broadband width this month 6yr old grandaughter used it in 3 days on you tube grrrrrrrr must get more than 5 gb

[cantab27]

will know more friday when i pull it out....we have a plan brewing....

[cantab27]

We believe we have a solution.........rebuild time...$1000 to 1500 cant do much as I still broken myself ........found a old timer who knows them well....we shall c...two weeks or so .....

[4.3LXJ]

Good luck on that Wayne. They don't cost that much to rebuild. They gouge the public. $450 in parts for the good stuff here for one

[cantab27]

Pulled trans last night ...in for rebuild next week

[4.3LXJ]

Right on mate. Glad you are up to it now

[XJ Wheeler]

:thumbsup: Be back wheelin before no time.

[cantab27]

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[4.3LXJ]

Now ya broke it for sure :D

[cantab27]

done the old xj twice ..this trans heaps better to pull.......;)