What did you do to your GC today? - Page 5

**10achik** · 05-06-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by orangez

today the only thing i did to my GC, was to sign the papers to make it mine!!!!

Congrats on the jeep ownership!

Reloader77724 · 05-06-2006, 12:25 AM

Well, lets see. I did a tune up on my zj (5.2) the other day. I got the tune up upgrade from kolak. I can tell a diff in it such as minor throttle response. I took the front drive shaft out because the the d**** thang started vibratin' real bad. Now I'm driving a freakin 2x4... sucks!!!. Trying to figure out what I want to buy first: DS from Tom Woods for $359, exhaust upgrade from Kolak because my cat has died and I want a good soundin flowmaster on there, and if I do the exhaust I want to buy the headers next, so $800 or so, put the 3" Rusty's Offroad spring lift kit on with all 8 adj. control arms which I have sittin in the the cargo space of my jeep at this time (install for $250 excluding the front trac bar - I have the the rear bracket for the time being), or put new mopar pcm and K&N fipk on it... ect. AHHHHHH..... decisions decisions. Why can't it be easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

97 zj, 5.2, 31x10.5x15 dick cepek FC 2, 15x8 eagle wheels 3.75" BS rusty's 2"BB with shocks and SS...Soon to put on my 3"spring kit from rusty's and 8 adj. control arms

soldierguy · 05-06-2006, 01:43 AM

Just ordered some stuff for it...I'll actually do the work within a week or so once everything gets here.

Ordered new tires...nothing special since I do mostly street driving and not looking to lift anytime soon...Goodyear Fortera Silent Armor in the stock size. I can't wait to lose the stock Goodyear Eagle LS tires...they suck on anything but dry pavement, but the Forteras are rated pretty well for dry, wet, snow, etc. Gas mileage and tread life were factors here...I didn't want a larger, heavier tire with a really aggressive tread pattern...just doesn't match up with my driving needs.

Ordered an exhaust and air intake for the hemi...Gibson single in stainless steel and an airaid. I liked the gibson on my Dakota that I used to have...louder and deeper than stock, but no droning and it doesn't rattle windows, so I think I'll be happy with it on the Jeep. The airaid...I wanted a K&N FIPK, but none available for the hemi Jeep yet, so I'll give it a try.

**AgitatedPancake** · 05-06-2006, 02:12 AM

I took a sawzall to mine...

Ill get pics in the bumper thread...

slick2570 · 05-06-2006, 11:33 PM

yeah, i've been keeping up with your build! its looking great, i recommend everyone check it out to see that anything is possible if you just try, even with a lack of tools! Just be creative..

-Eric

dpierson · 05-06-2006, 11:36 PM

Installed my new front sway bar. Changed the tranny fluid. Got the tranny cooler installed and ready for hookup once I find the fitting I need.

Tomorrow the new Brembo rotors go on and I re-charge the AC. Might try to find the fitting I need too so I can get the cooler hooked up.

Othoni · 05-07-2006, 12:10 AM

Replaced my stock springs and shocks with the up country kit, replaced the headlights because they were fading and installed HID's and replaced the rear right sway bar link along with the kickdown cable. Will try to get some pictures up by tomorrow.

**ArloGuthroJeep** · 05-07-2006, 04:39 PM

Changed the plugs today...piece of cake. No idea what everyone else is talking about with the alternator getting in the way and needing a bendy socket wrench extension...WJ>ZJ I guess

**10achik** · 05-07-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ArloGuthroJeep

Changed the plugs today...piece of cake. No idea what everyone else is talking about with the alternator getting in the way and needing a bendy socket wrench extension...WJ>ZJ I guess

What plugs did you go with?

PumaZJ · 05-07-2006, 05:28 PM

set up some 5.13's in a super dooper secret axle.

anticrombie · 05-07-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PumaZJ

set up some 5.13's in a super dooper secret axle.

Is this to replace the hp30? I could always help fund your new axle if you hoook me up with the hp30!

**ArloGuthroJeep** · 05-07-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 10achik

What plugs did you go with?

Champion Truck plugs...seem to be working great so far

**ArloGuthroJeep** · 05-07-2006, 06:57 PM

Just bought new wheels, lug nuts, and a tire pressure gauge...$300 poorer now

**SteelBlue_WJ** · 05-07-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by marsip

Drove it .3 miles to the gym, then .3 miles back. That's about all she's done for the past 2 weeks, been taking public transport to work and getting groceries and stuff on the way home. Haven't put any gas in her in a month - and still have 1/2 a tank! That's gonna change this summer, though, big trips planned!

I hate you... anyone who has ever even been to AZ knows that we have the worst mass transit in the entire lower 48... it's not the traffic that is that bad, heck Tucson has worse traffic then phoenix, ask Woody... but everything is so far apart and busses are as reliable a cheating girlfriend and only they go as far as you can throw her...

I haven't done anything to my WJ since I washed her last week and I've driven to Tucson twice since then, she needs a bath and some new oil... I'll prolly do that in a couple days.. man I'm so stressed, I hope nathan is still throwing the BBQ... I'll bring the potato salad or something.

TriggerHappy · 05-07-2006, 09:05 PM

I daydreamed about driving it. It's at the dealership to replace the front calipers and master brake cylinder because of river water contaminents. I was really happy to re-work my Jeep loan at the bank to include the $1,100 on repairs. I used to have equity and now I am breaking even.

05-06-2006, 12:25 AM	#62
Reloader77724 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 203 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, lets see. I did a tune up on my zj (5.2) the other day. I got the tune up upgrade from kolak. I can tell a diff in it such as minor throttle response. I took the front drive shaft out because the the d**** thang started vibratin' real bad. Now I'm driving a freakin 2x4... sucks!!!. Trying to figure out what I want to buy first: DS from Tom Woods for $359, exhaust upgrade from Kolak because my cat has died and I want a good soundin flowmaster on there, and if I do the exhaust I want to buy the headers next, so $800 or so, put the 3" Rusty's Offroad spring lift kit on with all 8 adj. control arms which I have sittin in the the cargo space of my jeep at this time (install for $250 excluding the front trac bar - I have the the rear bracket for the time being), or put new mopar pcm and K&N fipk on it... ect. AHHHHHH..... decisions decisions. Why can't it be easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 97 zj, 5.2, 31x10.5x15 dick cepek FC 2, 15x8 eagle wheels 3.75" BS rusty's 2"BB with shocks and SS...Soon to put on my 3"spring kit from rusty's and 8 adj. control arms Last edited by Reloader77724; 05-06-2006 at 12:38 AM..

05-06-2006, 11:36 PM	#66
dpierson Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 872 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Installed my new front sway bar. Changed the tranny fluid. Got the tranny cooler installed and ready for hookup once I find the fitting I need. Tomorrow the new Brembo rotors go on and I re-charge the AC. Might try to find the fitting I need too so I can get the cooler hooked up. __________________ Dan Traded 8/9/07 [SIZE=1]Black 94 ZJ Laredo 4.0L 42RE/NP231 Command Trac Sylvania Silverstars, Alpine CD Head Unit, Pioneer 3-Ways in the Doors, Blacked Out Grill, Kolak Exhaust, Clear Corners, Bilstein Shocks, Gas Tank Skid, Rear Hitch, Hitch Wiring, TC Skid, Hellwig RSB, Military FSB, Brembo Front Rotors, OME SS, B&M Supercooler, RE Tie Rod, Limited Power Leather Seats, 30x9.5 Toyo Open Country ATs, Optima Red Top Next Mods: Upgrade Battery Cables, Sliders, Black Steelies, 3" Lift, Rear Locker, Bumper, HO Alternator, Winch, Driving Lights[/SIZE]

05-07-2006, 12:10 AM	#67
Othoni Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nyc Posts: 279 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Replaced my stock springs and shocks with the up country kit, replaced the headlights because they were fading and installed HID's and replaced the rear right sway bar link along with the kickdown cable. Will try to get some pictures up by tomorrow. __________________ [B][COLOR=Navy]00 WJ I6 4.0L 4x4, FIPK Gen2,Borla Exhaust Magnaflow tip, Carsound Cat, 62mm TB,Alarm/Remote start,Tinted windows,Front and rear tow hooks,Hypertech programmer3. Addco rear and front sway bar, Hid's 8500k[/COLOR][/B] [URL]http://www.cardomain.com/id/othoni[/URL]

05-07-2006, 05:28 PM	#70
PumaZJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greensboro, Winston-Salem NC Posts: 1,282 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	set up some 5.13's in a super dooper secret axle. __________________ [size=4][b][color=blue]98 ZJ - Clayton 4-link - 35's - 8.8 - HP30 - LOCKED[/color][/b][/size] [url=http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4421]Buildup and wheeling pics [/url]

05-07-2006, 09:05 PM	#75
TriggerHappy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 374 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I daydreamed about driving it. It's at the dealership to replace the front calipers and master brake cylinder because of river water contaminents. I was really happy to re-work my Jeep loan at the bank to include the $1,100 on repairs. I used to have equity and now I am breaking even. __________________ 2000 WJ 4.0 @ 4.5" Rusty's 2.5 coils, Teraflex 2" spacers, Rancho 9000 shocks, OME SS, Rusty's adjustable track bar , full 3" exhaust and BFG All- Terrain 265/75/16's.