[ChrisHager]

sounds like a typical jeep acting up. Soon as you are happy with everything, something goes bad.

Words of wisdom...

Hmm, makes me wonder if the fan is what's causing my cow poop smell. I guess it could be mistaken for a garbage smell... I figured it was from mudding in fields. I haven't been overheating, but will check the fan.

I know Harrisburg has a ton of horses/cows. If your WJ literally smells like cow crap, I'd wager either some was missed and needs washed off OR you had a little on your hand when you wiped your nose. That brings a whole new meaning to brown nosing...

:rofl:

 

[ZB_WJ]

Bwahahahaha. I'm going to change my cabin air filter, I think a bunch of cow crap mud got splashed up in there

 

[ChrisHager]

Back in September of 2012, I posted a couple pictures showing how the OME HD springs handled about 750 lbs of cargo weight. The pictures were of 3 kegs, ice, and wine for my wedding reception. Last night, the wife and I were going through our wedding pictures and I stumbled across my 'cooler' used to keep one of the kegs and the wine cool. It worked out very well. Keep in mind, it required a shop vac and a bunch of towels to remove all the water.

Anyway, I figured y'all may get a kick out of it. The first two pictures are from the post linked above. :cheers2:

 

[snobrdrkid07]

Perfect use of the spare tire well! How'd you bail it out?

 

[ChrisHager]

I think I used a 32oz mug to lower the water level for the drive home (the next morning). Once home, I shop vac'ed it out then dried it up with some towels.

 

[snobrdrkid07]

Nice! Not too bad, would be perfect for a tailgate application too. I've seen people plumb drain plugs too.

Any updates on the WJ?

 

[ChrisHager]

A drain would have been handy, though that's the only time I ever used it as a cooler.

The WJ is doing OK. It's kind of nickel-and-diming me right now but I'm hoping if I can get caught up on it, things will level out. Honestly my biggest issue is time. I have parking brake shoes for the WJ and a TON of parts for the J-10 but I have no time to work on either. After this weekend (brother's wedding and son's first birthday party), I hope things will slow down so I can get some parts installed.

 

[snobrdrkid07]

I hear you man, hopefully things will settle down some for the summer. Parking brake shoes should not be too bad to do.

 

[ChrisHager]

Yesterday the family and I took a trip to St. Louis to hit up the Zoo for Elias' first birthday. Besides no air conditioning in the WJ, the trip went well. The WJ drove great and felt smooth the entire trip. I was thankful for no hiccups.

We were able to find close up parking at the zoo because no one was brave enough to squeeze in next to this princess:



Also, I feel it necessary to show off my son because, frankly, he's awesome...



That's about all for the moment. This weekend I may look into the air conditioning problem. I have a feeling it's compressor and/or recirculation door related. I'm open to advice if anyone has some to give!

:tea:

 

[ChrisHager]

Small update - I believe my recirculation door is perfectly fine AND I found out my compressor is actually working! A few weeks ago, I checked the pressure in the system and was surprised to find it reading high. We checked again yesterday and noted it was low. I threw in 2 cans of R-134a and was greeted with cold air! The only thing I can think of as to why it was reading high is when we checked it a few weeks ago, maybe the clutch on the compressor was stuck? Who knows...

Anyway, I currently have a working A/C system. I'll be watching it this week to see if it lasts. If it does, I may throw in another can of R-134a this weekend as it's still reading a little low on the gauge.

 

[snobrdrkid07]

Nice. I believe that the compressor won't engage if there isn't enough refrigerant. Possibly wasn't kicking on? At least it is working man, hopefully no leaks. It took a good bit of juice to fill it up too.

 

[ChrisHager]

I believe that the compressor won't engage if there isn't enough refrigerant. Possibly wasn't kicking on?

I've heard that before as well. There's a good chance you're correct! I'm crossing my fingers it doesn't all leak out. It was still cold after 24 hours so we shall see...

 

[Ravie]

I bought a new seal kit and a dryer last spring...put it all in and brought it to a shop. Been awesome since last year!

 

[ChrisHager]

I'll keep that in mind if I find my current 'fix' leaks out again! :thumbsup:

 

[akoutdoors1]

Once the passenger side is done, swap out the steering stabilizer (I forgot to install the boot...):
NOTE: In the following two pictures, the track bar is on backwards. Further down I posted a picture of the track bar on properly as well as the boot on the steering stabilizer.

Hey, thanks for the post. It has been a nice reference for my install.

One thing that might help your future readers: I don't know if you ran into this problem, but many have. The body mount bolt on the track bar is put in backwards, so the bolt runs into the body bump stop and won't allow for trackbar removal. The body bumpstop can be pried out with a screwdriver and some channel locks, plus a little WD, to allow the bolt to slide out.
When the bolt is replaced, just put it in with the head to the front, so you don't have to remove the bump stop if there is a next time.

 

[ChrisHager]

I remember that bolt! It's frustrating when you realize you can't quite get the darn thing out without removing the bump stop!

 

[ChrisHager]

I've recently had some strange clunking/popping in the front end when turning lock to left then back to center. A quick peak revealed my TREs and adjusting sleeve were rotating in just the right way that my relocated steering stabilizer clamp bolt was catching on my track bar. Wow, did it carve in! I made the necessary adjustments and hit the spot with some Rust-Oleum. The first picture makes it look like there is a hole in the track bar but I think that's just an optical allusion. If you check out the second picture, you can see it is still solid.

 

[ChrisHager]

I changed the oil and rotated the tires on Saturday. The DuraTracs are sure holding out well! At 33,600 miles and 2.5 years, they still have 10/32" tread remaining (3 @ 10/32", 1 at 9/32").

 

[Jeeples]

Small update - I believe my recirculation door is perfectly fine AND I found out my compressor is actually working! A few weeks ago, I checked the pressure in the system and was surprised to find it reading high. We checked again yesterday and noted it was low. I threw in 2 cans of R-134a and was greeted with cold air! The only thing I can think of as to why it was reading high is when we checked it a few weeks ago, maybe the clutch on the compressor was stuck? Who knows...

Anyway, I currently have a working A/C system. I'll be watching it this week to see if it lasts. If it does, I may throw in another can of R-134a this weekend as it's still reading a little low on the gauge.

I've been doing a little A/C work on both my WJ and my buddy's. When I had my dash out for heater core and blend doors I had flushed and inspected my evap core and determined there were no leaks in that. I went ahead an ordered a seal kit and also had to replace the line going from the compressor to the condenser due to split in the rubber hose.

Anyway, when you check your refrigerant pressure did you use a manifold gauge set or just one of the hoses that attaches to the can? If you used a manifold, what pressure readings were you getting?

I've since recharged my A/C, but used a single hose attached to a small can of refrigerant and put 24 Oz. in. The sticker under the hood specs 28 Oz. of refrigerant, and while my A/C blows fairly cold, on truly hot days (95*+), it seems like it struggles. I'm hesitant to add more refrigerant without having a more accurate way to check system pressure and wanted to see what other readings folks were getting.

 

[ChrisHager]

I used the one that comes with the can. I imagine it's not the best route to take but mine is colder than it was... For now...