Desertfox1023

Couple Updated Pics

Desertfox1023

Wow, Time Flies.

It's been 3 Years since the last major update to the Jeep. I built the Jeep to Run and Run it does. The Jeep has moved out of the daily driver spot over the last 3 years in favor of my gas saver. But she still drivers her self to and from the trails, so she no trailer queen.

Here is some highlight pics, because what's a thread without pictures:

The Approach to Daniel at Uwharrie:


Got the drivers side about 2ft off the ground on the way up:


Poser shot(hung up on Rocky Mountain Loop) Need another .5" of lift or 35's...


Anyway the update is because after three years of keeping up with guys on 36's and always making heads turn when someone says where's that guy think he's going has lead to needing a little TLC for the Jeep but why not just go all in and take it to the next level

XJCLASSICSTROUD

Looks good

nate.184

Very nice build

Desertfox1023

Still waiting on my Brown Dog Mounts - 3 more days!

Also, I just got done burning another hole in my pocket:

http://solidaxle.com/ProductCart/pc/...p?idCategory=7

Purchased a Solid Cover for the D30 & D44. The 44 has a fist size dent in the rear from the last wheeling trip... Still a little scared to see what's learking inside

Desertfox1023

Got a gift last night from FedEx:



These things are beast, 3/8" Thick plus Ribbing, makes we want to hit one on a Rock. They even included RTV with each one.

chilly

Man you keep bringing this thread back from the dead. Jeep looks good. How do you like those tires on it now??

Desertfox1023

Well the Jeep's not Dead.

Been Thinking about just opening up a New Build Thread, but it's the same build with the same goals as of right now. So ya'll tell me if you want to see a new thread or not



The Tire's I've had for 4.5 Years now and have no Complaints.

They do well on Road, Mud, & Rock which is what I wanted.

The things that sold me on the ProComps:

3PLY Sidewall
Sipping on Mud Tires
Side Wall Tread
Non Directional
ProComps Tread Life Warranty (40,000 miles)
Price (Buy 3 get 1 Free)

If you want a Tire that gives you the Best Off-Road capabilities while not sacrificing to much on the Road then I'd go for these tires again.


For my Next Set of tires I'm not sure yet, wouldn't pass up on another set but wouldn't mind something a little more sticky. Thinking of trying out the KM2's next, (less road friendly but the Jeep doesn't see that much pavement anymore.)

Desertfox1023

Got to work on the Jeep yesterday TLC:



1) Washed Her, inside and out.
2) Cleaned the K&N
3) Changed the Oil... Twice...

Well I bought the Oil from Walmart as the Jeep has always preferred conventional 10W-40 for some reason. Well I went to pour in the 5Qt Jug and it was BLACK!! Some dingbat most have changed his oil then returned it. He did a great job covering it up though, anyway drove back to Walmart exchanged the oil and repeated the process.

This ate up the rest of my day to do the diffs so I'll be working on that through out the week.

Left to do for the TLC:
Change D30 Front Diff, Install Solid Cover
Fix D44 Rear Outer Seal, Install Solid Cover
Run Lucas Fuel Cleaner
Install Brown Dog Motor Mounts

Desertfox1023

Local guy was parting out a 99 XJ, I was hoping to score a steering pump bracket but he had already sold the whole motor.

I went ahead and scored these though:








They are better in every way over the originals, can't beat a direct bolt in on top of that.

Also, thanks to another guy on here who is local, I'll be getting that steering pump bracket after-all, along with a 60mm throttle body...

Desertfox1023

Finished the Mirror Instal.



Now I can get back to working on the axles and installing those diff covers.

Desertfox1023

Got the D30 Cover installed:


4.56's & Lock Right


SOLID

Also Brown Dog Shipped my Motor Mounts, should have them this week!

Desertfox1023

Brown Dog Mounts



Jeeps coming along

Desertfox1023

Got a bored 60mm TB from TheXJFiles last night.
He even bored out my TB Spacer while I was there.
I Highly recommend picking up a TB from him if you haven't yet.

Bolted it all up last night and drove The Jeep 60 miles back home. The Jeep was so much more responsive after this. The lightest touch of the gas pedal would get the jeep going, off-road this will be good cause i like to feather the gas. Also, it no longer rev's up when going up hills to keep speed, everything just stayed constant. Even coming up the on ramp for the interstate, I didn't have to punch the gas and get to WOT to get up to speed. As a final test when I got near my house I hit the gas from a stop and it barked the tires. I haven't had the Jeep bark tires in a long time...

Desertfox1023

Weekend is over here's the update:

Shiny New 60mm TB & Spacer:



Fixed the D44 rear axle seal that was leaking:




Also wrapped up the install of Solid Covers:
Before


4.56's & Detroit


SOLID D44