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What did you do to your XJ/MJ today?
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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+
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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.
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.You taking about the led rear spoiler?
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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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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
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Did some winching today. Man this thing is handy.
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One similar to that was available from the dealer or factory? Now that would be a find
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.
I think I talked to you on the phone during my part out
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Put in new stereo and ran new speaker wire to passenger side. Replaced speakers in the sound bar too!
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Tomorrow NSS, motor and tranny mounts, maybe grease the slip joints if time permits.
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 .
Good ole XJ . Any vehicle less 4 wheel drive would have been calling for a tow to get out .
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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:
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:shhh: is right. CAUSE JEEP!
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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.
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.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.
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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...
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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.
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
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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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