1999 XJ build thread - Page 9

**ReconMill** · 12-27-2007, 10:13 PM

OK... but ill leave in my will to blame you if i burn to death.

On the upside i got a 3 ton floor jack, 2 3 ton stands, and one of those lay down roller cart things (cant think of the name) for my berfday today!

**ReconMill** · 12-28-2007, 01:38 PM

Update 12/28/07

Just paid $100.00 for two backing plates and calipers from a 97 ZJ. The guy says the calipers will need rebuilt, but for 100 bucks shipped i think it was a good deal. One more thing to add to my list of projects

-Fix drivers window
-Install front rotors and pads, paint calipers
-Rebuild and install ZJ disc conversion and new Rotors and pads
-Take off fogs, drill and tap holes for new grade 8 bolts, sell.

pics: (not mine, the dude i bought from took them)

**ReconMill** · 01-02-2008, 04:44 PM

Just some pics...

mbood82 · 01-02-2008, 06:57 PM

Looks good, almost identical mods as my wifes Jeep.

I'll be interested to see how your rear disc conversion goes, when it's time to do brake work it's getting upgraded.

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photo

**ReconMill** · 01-04-2008, 02:36 PM

Got the ZJ parts in yesterday. Im gonna clean em up and paint the calipers. One needs a new soft line and the other needs the caliper rebuilt. They could also both use some new P-Brake parts, but the shoes look fine.

**ReconMill** · 01-30-2008, 03:20 PM

newest update: I got a 2" Dring hitch with a Dring made by smittybilt for free from a member of this board! Im very thankful and i assume this is a 30+ dollar item. I just paid shipping, and this thing is meaty. Ill get some pics up just because.

edit: batteries are dead, charging em now.

hermantherugger · 01-30-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by millhousenator

newest update: I got a 2" Dring hitch with a Dring made by smittybilt for free from a member of this board! Im very thankful and i assume this is a 30+ dollar item. I just paid shipping, and this thing is meaty. Ill get some pics up just because.

edit: batteries are dead, charging em now.

You'll love that for recovery, it's nice to know your stuff is going to stay put when you hook it up

**ReconMill** · 01-30-2008, 09:39 PM

yeah... until now i had no real recovery points. Now im not afraid to get stuck with no means of getting out. Now i just need a good strap.

and ill get pics up tomorrow. Its late.

**ReconMill** · 02-22-2008, 02:30 PM

Went wheeling a little yesterday. I didnt bring a Digi as i didnt expect we would stay long (one of my buddies was just showing us the place) until my buddy (xrcodeman on these boards) broke through some ice covered mud. Then it got a little more fun. I ended up getting stuck on the ice of a frozen pond (didnt realize it was a pond). And yes it was all legal.

All in all we had a good time for 30 mins

xrcodeman · 02-22-2008, 04:55 PM

we need to go again soon

went to the local tsc and got a reciever with d ring just in case we would run into problems in the future. also bought some 5 ton tow hooks. a litlle overkill and still pondering on where i want to mount them.

That1guy · 02-22-2008, 09:26 PM

You need some tow hooks. Incase you ever get stuck and need a front pull. Nice jeep. How do you like the tires now?

**ReconMill** · 02-22-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by That1guy

You need some tow hooks. Incase you ever get stuck and need a front pull. Nice jeep. How do you like the tires now?

Im looking into a whole new front bumper. I love the tires. They seem to be wearing great and are nice and quiet on the road. Id definately buy them again, but maybe get 32s or even 33s. I dont want to regear though.

That1guy · 02-22-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by millhousenator

Im looking into a whole new front bumper. I love the tires. They seem to be wearing great and are nice and quiet on the road. Id definately buy them again, but maybe get 32s or even 33s. I dont want to regear though.

I love my 4.56's.

I have so much torque. In low range locked in first gear it wont go past 5mph and it can alomst push though the brakes.

**ReconMill** · 02-22-2008, 10:23 PM

the only way i would regear is either with an axle swap or if i hit it rich. I cant even afford gas dammit.

That1guy · 02-22-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by millhousenator

the only way i would regear is either with an axle swap or if i hit it rich. I cant even afford gas dammit.

Yeah its expensive, but I got back so much power and mpg with gears. Now 4.10's would be beter for the highway. Mine hardly down shifts in the mountains.

Now if you mostly drive on flat ground you can get pretty good mpg out of the 3.55's.