What did you do to your XJ/MJ today?

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aircruiser

Discussion Starter · Jun 4, 2008 (Edited)

seriously, one of these threads needs to stay alive in the XJ/MJ section and what better time to get a real one going then now with the creation of the XJ/MJ GD. now, lets keep this going.

for me, all i did today was take pictures of my newly cut front bumper.

picture a few posts down.

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shooptube

· #78,041 · Jan 31, 2016

Ralph77 said:
While you real Off-Road Guys have been messing with your Jeeps, used to be one of you guys but am older now and my four wheeling days are over but it doesn't mean I still won't own a Jeep, I scored something I have been looking for. A Factory Rear Air Deflector for my '00 XJ. Know it does not seem like much but I am one happy camper.

You taking about the led rear spoiler?

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rebelbowtie

· #78,042 · Jan 31, 2016

I think those were a dealer option not factory and usually only export models. Wouldn't mind having one myself just because I'm a big fan of OEM+

jordan96xj

· #78,043 · Feb 1, 2016

Did hub/bearings and u-joints on both sides today. I have a rust belt Jeep - so uh. yeah. Only lost one hub bolt, and was able to get the hubs off with some small cold chisels, map gas, and patience.

Ralph77

· #78,044 · Feb 1, 2016

shooptube said:
You taking about the led rear spoiler?

Shooptube how are you doing today? No not that one but if I could not find the factory one I was thinking of that one. $220 with shipping though.

http://www.spoilerlights.com/spoile...brake-light/?gclid=CN761_y8tMUCFQsTHwodWzAA8w

Thing is sweet. Saw that a long time ago and saved the link. Going to have some of my paint issues addressed in the spring and if I cant get the factory one to work, see the link below (would appreciate your advice), I might have to break down and buy it for when the paint issues get addressed.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/strength-3m-double-sided-molding-tape-3606625/

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Ralph77

· #78,045 · Feb 1, 2016

rebelbowtie said:
I think those were a dealer option not factory and usually only export models. Wouldn't mind having one myself just because I'm a big fan of OEM+

You are right dealer option. When I use the word factory it is more general. In this case an official Jeep part. Big fan of OEM too. Now if I could just find some factory running boards nothing could ruin my mood for a week. NOTHING!!! LOL

BlueBadger

· #78,046 · Feb 1, 2016

Did some winching today. Man this thing is handy.

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pdcomm

· #78,047 · Feb 1, 2016

rebelbowtie said:
I think those were a dealer option not factory and usually only export models. Wouldn't mind having one myself just because I'm a big fan of OEM+

Orvis replica : https://www.spoilerlights.com/spoil...-custom-spoiler-with-spoiler-led-brake-light/

Ralph77

· #78,048 · Feb 1, 2016

Had a little problem removing it from the parts Jeep. Sorry for the lousy shot.

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Ralph77

· #78,049 · Feb 1, 2016

pdcomm said:
Orvis replica : http://www.spoilerlights.com/spoile...-custom-spoiler-with-spoiler-led-brake-light/

One similar to that was available from the dealer or factory? Now that would be a find

festerw

· #78,050 · Feb 1, 2016

jordan96xj said:
Did hub/bearings and u-joints on both sides today. I have a rust belt Jeep - so uh. yeah. Only lost one hub bolt, and was able to get the hubs off with some small cold chisels, map gas, and patience.

For future reference a good size bolt, short 1/2" extension or deep socket placed between the axle tube and u joint yoke then turn the steering wheel and they pop out pretty easily. Pic courtesy of Stu.

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Luke95

· #78,051 · Feb 1, 2016

Ralph77 said:
While you real Off-Road Guys have been messing with your Jeeps, used to be one of you guys but am older now and my four wheeling days are over but it doesn't mean I still won't own a Jeep, I scored something I have been looking for. A Factory Rear Air Deflector for my '00 XJ. Know it does not seem like much but I am one happy camper.

I think I talked to you on the phone during my part out

StubbyJeep

· #78,052 · Feb 1, 2016

Put in new stereo and ran new speaker wire to passenger side. Replaced speakers in the sound bar too!

StubbyJeep

· #78,053 · Feb 1, 2016

Tomorrow NSS, motor and tranny mounts, maybe grease the slip joints if time permits.

pdcomm

· #78,054 · Feb 1, 2016

Today : we went to a Mardi Gras parade . Finding a parking spot was tough . So , a side street ... ditches on both sides . My wife was driving and got a touch too close to the ditch and we got sucked in . Mud was thick and getting deep with wheels spinning . She let off ASAP and said we'll get it out later . Nah . I engaged 4 wheel and the XJ walked out of the ditch like it was dry level ground .

Good ole XJ . Any vehicle less 4 wheel drive would have been calling for a tow to get out .

nolanbalzarini

· #78,055 · Feb 1, 2016

pdcomm said:
Today : we went to a Mardi Gras parade . Finding a parking spot was tough . So , a side street ... ditches on both sides . My wife was driving and got a touch too close to the ditch and we got sucked in . Mud was thick and getting deep with wheels spinning . She let off ASAP and said we'll get it out later . Nah . I engaged 4 wheel and the XJ walked out of the ditch like it was dry level ground .

Good ole XJ . Any vehicle less 4 wheel drive would have been calling for a tow to get out .

went to a bonfire last night (of the non-drunken variety) last night and we found a snowy hill and everybody was trying it. nobody could get up it even 25% of the way. i locked in 4x4 low and ran right up it. i did a luke95 and went revlimiter towards the top... that was fun, really fun actually :rofl: slinging snow to the treetops bouncing rev limiter.
most fun came from watching the ford ranger, dodge ram, and chevy blazer flounder near the bottom.
but they didnt have diff locks :shhh:

Slvr01Sport

· #78,056 · Feb 1, 2016

nolanbalzarini said:
went to a bonfire last night (of the non-drunken variety) last night and we found a snowy hill and everybody was trying it. nobody could get up it even 25% of the way. i locked in 4x4 low and ran right up it. i did a luke95 and went revlimiter towards the top... that was fun, really fun actually :rofl: slinging snow to the treetops bouncing rev limiter.
most fun came from watching the ford ranger, dodge ram, and chevy blazer flounder near the bottom.
but they didnt have diff locks :shhh:

:shhh: is right. CAUSE JEEP!

un4gvn1

· #78,057 · Feb 1, 2016

jordan96xj said:
Did hub/bearings and u-joints on both sides today. I have a rust belt Jeep - so uh. yeah. Only lost one hub bolt, and was able to get the hubs off with some small cold chisels, map gas, and patience.

festerw said:
For future reference a good size bolt, short 1/2" extension or deep socket placed between the axle tube and u joint yoke then turn the steering wheel and they pop out pretty easily. Pic courtesy of Stu.

Here's a tool tip for future reference. I wrote this up a while ago, Chris added it to the "useful tips" thread over in technical.

un4gvn1 said:
Ok boys & girls. Pay attention, I'm gonna lay a little homemade tool tip on y'all that makes unit bearing removal quick & easy. This will work on pretty much anything w/ unit bearings, no 12pt deep socket & power steering required (that always looks sketchy to me anyhow)

Here's the tool.

All that is required is a 1/2" x 1 1/2" bolt and a 1/2" coupling nut. One refinement that makes it a little easier to use is to embed a ball bearing in one end or the other. I haven't bothered on this one yet.

It's used like this...

Remove the lower two unit bearing bolts, loosen the upper bolt several turns. Unscrew your "screw jack" until it will stay put between the bolt & frame. Use two end wrenches (3/4" on bolt, 5/8" on nut) to unscrew the bolt in the coupling nut, jacking the unit bearing out. You will easily create a gap that will allow a pry or screwdriver to finish the job.

Actually easier to use than to explain.

I've used this on a junkyard axle when there was no steering on the axle. Takes <5min /side after calipers are off & unit bolts loose. I try to keep a couple in my trail tool box.

Here's what the tool looks like with an embedded ball bearing. Helps keep it from "walking" around while you press the unit bearing from the frame.

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Ralph77

· #78,058 · Feb 1, 2016

Luke95 said:
I think I talked to you on the phone during my part out

Small world huh. Always calling Jeep part out ads on Craigslist for OEM stuff. And the little things that I want to fix on my Jeep. Never know who is going to have what. The guy I bought this from was selling the Jeep as a whole for the moment but was willing to part with the air deflector. $40 and had to drive to Groton but really wanted it. Listen I found somebody who there is an outside chance you might be able to help. Also lives in CT. Check out the link below and if you can help him maybe send a PM.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1125338

shooptube

· #78,059 · Feb 1, 2016

I got a set of oem drip rail covers from the junkyard today. Only problem is that I can't get them to stay on my jeep.

jordan96xj

· #78,060 · Feb 1, 2016

Those hub busters look really handy. Even though things were fairly crusty, I got off easy. Using some small chisels, I had the hubs out in about 15-20 minutes each (without going brutal on it). I resurfaced and treated everything when re-installing, so next time I shouldn't have to fight it much. I put new moog problem solver hub/bearings back in. I noticed they have a nicer insert shape (more tapered), with a special texture/coating. Almost looks like teflon non-stick frying pan like material. Thanks for the advice!

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