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Old 05-02-2017 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
I'll give it a shot, I think I may have work that weekend but I'll see what I can do.
Im down there a lot with C.O.R.E. (offroad group out of charlotte) as well as Jeepers United. Both are great groups. You should definitely join Jeepers United
Old 05-02-2017 | 03:13 PM
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Washed it. No time for waxing, but it cleaned up OK.



This is pretty much an exercise in futility this time of year though. By tomorrow this vehicle will be covered with pollen and tree debris again.

Also tried out the rope trick on the door seals. It does seem to reduce the amount of wind noise.

Old 05-02-2017 | 04:01 PM
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Did the rope trick a while back. It definitely helps. I would like new seals in the future though
Old 05-02-2017 | 09:07 PM
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Had a really productive evening. Got the head off. Looks like somebody used stop leak at some point as the holes in the head gasket were stopped up which caused it to blow. Head looks fine but it's off to my machinist to have the new valves and springs put in and shave the head 10 thousandths.


also tries removing the lifters but to no avail. Any tips?

got the new front lift springs in and I'm loving where it sits.

Out with the old in with the new


Removed the stock springs and 2" spacers and Intalled the new RE 4.5"xj springs


The xj springs should net me 3.5"-4" of lift. I havent measured but its a big difference


Good help is hard to find. I was bolting the shock back on, heard him laughing, turn around to see this and he yells " LOOK! I'M IRON MAN!!!" And to think, this is the best man in my wedding.....

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Old 05-02-2017 | 09:55 PM
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The rear will have to wait til Friday to be installed. I need to get new shocks and I'm going to move the track bar. Is it the same process in the rear as in the front?
Old 05-02-2017 | 11:24 PM
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Bought one
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Old 05-02-2017 | 11:40 PM
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Got the jeep back on all-4's for the first time since December. 3-link is in, rough alignment is done, and it drives! Getting an alignment done this week, have to finish the bumpers and she will be ready for some shakedown runs.




Old 05-03-2017 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by shooptube
I'm glad someone got what I was trying to say. And that scene is a good part of my childhood as well.
What movie?

Originally Posted by Guywitha92
Today I thoroughly cleaned out the fins. I sprayed them out a few days ago, but its amazing how much dirt was in there before a good cleaning. I made sure the water went all the way through. Drove across town after doing that and didn't have to kick both fans on at all
Great! Glad you got it straightened out. I figured it was just clogged.

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
Bought one
lol... the addiction GROOOOWS!

Originally Posted by LACK
Got the jeep back on all-4's for the first time since December. 3-link is in, rough alignment is done, and it drives! Getting an alignment done this week, have to finish the bumpers and she will be ready for some shakedown runs.




DROOL!!!!
Old 05-03-2017 | 07:21 AM
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Changed water pump, lower radiator hose, this weekend looking at front pads rotors, change oil, trans fluid, and transfer case fluid change. Very busy.
Old 05-03-2017 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
What movie?
Oh for shame sir. Lol, that's the XJ the Fratelli family ran from the cops with in The Goonies.
Old 05-03-2017 | 08:24 AM
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Lookin good LACK!!
Old 05-03-2017 | 11:13 AM
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Replaced old, hard, worn-out, ovalled swaybar bushings w/ Moogs.

And they look so purdy in blue.

One more link in the chain taken care of and a noticeable difference in steering/handling.
Old 05-03-2017 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LACK
Got the jeep back on all-4's for the first time since December. 3-link is in, rough alignment is done, and it drives! Getting an alignment done this week, have to finish the bumpers and she will be ready for some shakedown runs
What 3 link?
Old 05-03-2017 | 11:53 AM
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ordered gasket set. Took head to machine shop. Its flat but he is running dye test to check for hairline cracks and then going to shave it.
Old 05-03-2017 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Guywitha92
What 3 link?
Cav fab alpha series


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