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I mounted new tires on the TJ, no balancing needed, even at 85mph. Odd! I have been driving it every day again.
For the Willys, I broke a front leaf spring. The new main leaf is being made, not sure when I'll get it back but can't wait! Having them make me 2, so that I have one left for a spare. Can't wait to drive the Willys again :-D
The 7.3 is still doing good. Had a bit of trouble getting the fuel filter to stop leaking, but after a few attempts a different designed gasket worked great. A square gasket instead of a triangle shape. Not sure what is the deal with the triangle gaskets, they don't seem to work.
For the Willys, I broke a front leaf spring. The new main leaf is being made, not sure when I'll get it back but can't wait! Having them make me 2, so that I have one left for a spare. Can't wait to drive the Willys again :-D
The 7.3 is still doing good. Had a bit of trouble getting the fuel filter to stop leaking, but after a few attempts a different designed gasket worked great. A square gasket instead of a triangle shape. Not sure what is the deal with the triangle gaskets, they don't seem to work.
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No I haven't yet, haven't been wheeling since I moved up here, have just been busy with other things.
Well, technically I’m just over the line in Ventura County but not by much. Simi Valley.
And I work in LA County. Usually.
So time to bump this thread.
Amazingly have been truckless and Jeepless for about 10 years.
Last truck was a 2wd big block old-school Ford pre-runner short bed, and jeep was a full-size 89 grand Wagoneer on a 4 inch lift with 410s and ARBs.
Just picked up a 98 5.2 L ZJ 4 x 4.
Haven’t even had it off road yet.
Wanna do a couple things to it first including fixing torn CV boots and making it stop straight and then maybe a run to Gorman Ohv area or Rowher flat for starters.
And I work in LA County. Usually.
So time to bump this thread.
Amazingly have been truckless and Jeepless for about 10 years.
Last truck was a 2wd big block old-school Ford pre-runner short bed, and jeep was a full-size 89 grand Wagoneer on a 4 inch lift with 410s and ARBs.
Just picked up a 98 5.2 L ZJ 4 x 4.
Haven’t even had it off road yet.
Wanna do a couple things to it first including fixing torn CV boots and making it stop straight and then maybe a run to Gorman Ohv area or Rowher flat for starters.
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I would be interested in offroading. My Jeep is allergic to pavement.
Sounds good. And p.m. received and sent.
Just got to get a couple more things dialed on the jeep.
Then it's time for a trip.
Will PM you and post up here in the forum as well.
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You noticed that too? Contact me when the CoronaVirus is over.This thread has died
I vow to get back into Jeep mode at least over the next two weeks.
I have been driving the Jeep on and off but just around town.
Kind of been in car modification and parts buying mode.
My old daily driver car’s battery is about to give up the ghost and has corroded looking battery cables on it, so yesterday I ordered a light weight racing battery and bracket for it.
Then I ordered an air intake for it, as the stock air filter system on my car is sealed system and super restrictive.
And then I ordered a header for it -LOL. Oops.
Today I’m ordering the battery cables and a passenger window regulator for it.
Ok- done with parts for that one for now. I might be making it a track car.
I also have an identical car to the the above car that is my rallycross car. Currently sitting with a dead engine.
Have all the parts to do an engine swap in it except for the engine itself and the conversion throttlebody that I need.
The conversion throttlebody is on sale for $350 instead of $450 (promo code COVID19)until the company that’s making it goes back to work.
They have been talking about going back to work in the next day or two so, um...1am this morning I bought it!
Oops number 2!
In the meantime , recently,I ended up with another new to me daily driver car.
I have plans for it as well, but I’m not buying anything for it yet-I swear!
Now I’m up to five vehicles between my son and I.
I need to stay off of craigslist.
Back to the ZJ.
Since I got it -work that has been done:
Full oil change and service.
Fixed Jerry rigged battery tie down.
New engine mounts.
Got all power door locks working.
Bought and installed the biggest odyssey extreme battery I could fit in the battery bracket.
Bought a matching brand new spare wheel and tire.
Picked up a boneyard xj spare wheel cone spacer gizmo and attempted to properly mount spare but stud is not long enough.
Currently have the stud half assed extended and running through one of the wheel stud holes ,but the wheel moves all over the place and I gotta figure that out.
Right front CV exploded so both front axles were replaced with a brand new CV axles.
Pulled out front driveshaft as VC was locking up too much.
Until I did that, wasn’t sure how effective my rear LSD was.
Well, at least on the street it’s very effective.
Found out during those rains if one is a little overexuberant with the throttle -Jeep goes fully sideways at will!
Still have all my suspension goodies sitting in the living room waiting to install.
They will all be installed on the jeep by Mother’s Day.
I promise.
Rear hatch latch is getting bit sticky lately, I’ll try some oil on it first I guess.
Also vehicle after driving has kind of that burning oil smell coming out from under the engine. And possibly coolant.
I popped the hood and was looking at the engine closely
and front of intake manifold is pretty wet with oil and also little bit of coolant pooling up there.
I’ll have to see if it’s the water outlet or just the hose as far as the coolant.
It doesn’t appear to drip anything on the ground.
Oil level was lower than I expected. I got to do the Plenum test. I’ll bet the plenums leaking.
I’ll check that today.
If I have to pull that intake manifold I think I’m just gonna buy the Hughes/Edelbrock manifold. Unless someone talks me out of it.
I’ve taken this thing off roading exactly twice. Both back when it was still four-wheel-drive.
Texas Canyon/Rowher flats where I did some mild off roading and was impressed with its capabilities.
And I went mudding couple months ago after one of those big rains.
The all-terrain’s weren’t quite up to the task but we had some sideways fun and I kept it out of the ditches.
Many dollars later at the coin op I remembered why I don’t do mudding anymore.
Luckily the owner of the coin op did not appear while I was there. I’m pretty sure he would not be too happy with me.
I hope to be posting in this thread in a month or so ready to go on at least a moderate local off road trip with you guys.
I have been driving the Jeep on and off but just around town.
Kind of been in car modification and parts buying mode.
My old daily driver car’s battery is about to give up the ghost and has corroded looking battery cables on it, so yesterday I ordered a light weight racing battery and bracket for it.
Then I ordered an air intake for it, as the stock air filter system on my car is sealed system and super restrictive.
And then I ordered a header for it -LOL. Oops.
Today I’m ordering the battery cables and a passenger window regulator for it.
Ok- done with parts for that one for now. I might be making it a track car.
I also have an identical car to the the above car that is my rallycross car. Currently sitting with a dead engine.
Have all the parts to do an engine swap in it except for the engine itself and the conversion throttlebody that I need.
The conversion throttlebody is on sale for $350 instead of $450 (promo code COVID19)until the company that’s making it goes back to work.
They have been talking about going back to work in the next day or two so, um...1am this morning I bought it!
Oops number 2!
In the meantime , recently,I ended up with another new to me daily driver car.
I have plans for it as well, but I’m not buying anything for it yet-I swear!
Now I’m up to five vehicles between my son and I.
I need to stay off of craigslist.
Back to the ZJ.
Since I got it -work that has been done:
Full oil change and service.
Fixed Jerry rigged battery tie down.
New engine mounts.
Got all power door locks working.
Bought and installed the biggest odyssey extreme battery I could fit in the battery bracket.
Bought a matching brand new spare wheel and tire.
Picked up a boneyard xj spare wheel cone spacer gizmo and attempted to properly mount spare but stud is not long enough.
Currently have the stud half assed extended and running through one of the wheel stud holes ,but the wheel moves all over the place and I gotta figure that out.
Right front CV exploded so both front axles were replaced with a brand new CV axles.
Pulled out front driveshaft as VC was locking up too much.
Until I did that, wasn’t sure how effective my rear LSD was.
Well, at least on the street it’s very effective.
Found out during those rains if one is a little overexuberant with the throttle -Jeep goes fully sideways at will!
Still have all my suspension goodies sitting in the living room waiting to install.
They will all be installed on the jeep by Mother’s Day.
I promise.
Rear hatch latch is getting bit sticky lately, I’ll try some oil on it first I guess.
Also vehicle after driving has kind of that burning oil smell coming out from under the engine. And possibly coolant.
I popped the hood and was looking at the engine closely
and front of intake manifold is pretty wet with oil and also little bit of coolant pooling up there.
I’ll have to see if it’s the water outlet or just the hose as far as the coolant.
It doesn’t appear to drip anything on the ground.
Oil level was lower than I expected. I got to do the Plenum test. I’ll bet the plenums leaking.
I’ll check that today.
If I have to pull that intake manifold I think I’m just gonna buy the Hughes/Edelbrock manifold. Unless someone talks me out of it.
I’ve taken this thing off roading exactly twice. Both back when it was still four-wheel-drive.
Texas Canyon/Rowher flats where I did some mild off roading and was impressed with its capabilities.
And I went mudding couple months ago after one of those big rains.
The all-terrain’s weren’t quite up to the task but we had some sideways fun and I kept it out of the ditches.
Many dollars later at the coin op I remembered why I don’t do mudding anymore.
Luckily the owner of the coin op did not appear while I was there. I’m pretty sure he would not be too happy with me.
I hope to be posting in this thread in a month or so ready to go on at least a moderate local off road trip with you guys.
I forgot to address the transfer case in my long winded post.
Despite the fact that my recent RWD sideways action has been loads of fun, I think I am going to stick with my original plan of rebuilding my late style 249.
It’s a simple bolt back in, plenty heavy duty, and I have alternate plans for the engine(down the road a bit)where retaining the full-time 4wd system will probably be a good idea.
Despite the fact that my recent RWD sideways action has been loads of fun, I think I am going to stick with my original plan of rebuilding my late style 249.
It’s a simple bolt back in, plenty heavy duty, and I have alternate plans for the engine(down the road a bit)where retaining the full-time 4wd system will probably be a good idea.
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I'm Wuhan neg. Ready for some social distancing on some trails!! Wuhan is perfect time to get out.
Nice TJ!Update since I've posted here, we have a TJ now, sold the CJ and built a nice TJ.
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One of those(or possible an LJ,and/or maybe an XJ manual,or perhaps if gobs of cash fall on me- a 2012 and later JK)are on my list to acquire within the next couple years.
To supplement my V8 ZJ.
I'll keep an eye on this thread, so when I'm ready,hopefully we can all group up for a run
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If anyone is interested in doing any big bear or bishop area runs contact me. Also open to other areas. Maybe get together 2-4 rigs for trips, with some overnighters. I have a 94 yj lifted 6" on 33s with e-lockers front and back, radios, plenty of rescue gear, and a little bit of know how.. I'm in cypress right near the OC-LA border. Rosco 562-623-8283
If anyone is interested in doing any big bear or bishop area runs contact me. Also open to other areas. Maybe get together 2-4 rigs for trips, with some overnighters. I have a 94 yj lifted 6" on 33s with e-lockers front and back, radios, plenty of rescue gear, and a little bit of know how.. I'm in cypress right near the OC-LA border. Rosco 562-623-8283
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I can tag along. I don't have quite the setup you do on my Jeep. What kind of trails were you thinking?
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Across From Bishop a small group of 3 jeeps. We are running Dusy Ershem Aug23 . This is about 4 night on the trail 4 days +- depends on if everyone rolls it and staying longer at the end is a nice lake. Since its remote any extra days for any serious issue. You need everything to camp at around 10,000 feet, water, food all camping gear. Have all recovery gear including a winch. Fire First aid. Nights can be rather cool. Jeep should be a in good condition<<<<<. total mile on this loop is about 100 to gas. 33 are trail. getting to the start on either end is very steep narrow paved roads. shaver lake is last fuel you can count on. fuel is expensive up there. I would say people should pack fuel, even if you can do it on a tank I know jk and tjs have but you are on low. If you got hung up and did that a lot that will lead to running out as well. I have seen people run out.
jeeps in this now are all B4W member/ friend of our club.
Pm me only if its a yes. I can give better details you will need. You can look this trail up.
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