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Old 06-05-2017 | 12:31 AM
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just when i got done fighting wires!, i ordered a keyless remote. should be ez now that i found lock wires. report back later.
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Old 06-05-2017 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
The rubicon express calls for a larger hole on the axle side and that would cause the iro trackbar to be loose in the axle side hole, also the iro track bar is too narrow to fit the rubicon express bracket at the frame side.
Ah ok. Didn't know that, I'm still runnin' stock setup

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Today I redid the original and saggy headliner in my '93 XJ. I picked this up a week and a half ago and this is the first thing I've done to it.
Looks great!

Originally Posted by cleenrob
what a freaking disaster, shimmed the tranny up about a 1/2" with out thinking about the very tight clearance i have on my exhaust. basically rammed the end of the down tube where 2.5 to 3" collector starts into the floor and it blew the header collector gaskets to smithereens. so it was extra loud, running hella rich, and running like garbage. so i just spent the last 4 hours cutting apart my down tube apart and re-welding it to fit the new drive line angle.

had to stop before i could re install the modified down tube, so ill have to get my butt up extra early to install it and hope it fits right so i can make it too work.
Dammit man! We gotta send you a luck rabbit's foot or somethin'!
Old 06-05-2017 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks


Dammit man! We gotta send you a luck rabbit's foot or somethin'!
it my own fault for not setting it up properly in the first place. the down tube is at least finished so assuming things dont go horribly wrong it should bolt right in
Old 06-05-2017 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Nice! How's it sound now?
If you are talking about the tweeters I want to say it improves the sound a little. Not an audiophile and my hearing is so so. Could just be the placebo effect but I am not sorry I bought them. Bought them about a year ago. $40 shipped from St. Louis, I think, off Craigslist. Kinda sad it took me all this time to get them in.

If you are talking about the sound deadening I have not taken it for a ride yet. Plus like I said only did the front doors. Can say this. After I finished the drivers door I started rapping on it. Get a dull thud. Then hit the same area on the unfinished passenger door. Get a tinny sound. Definitely dampens the resonance of the metal. Think that is the proper term. Figured I would do a write up. Not like I have clue about any of this.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/...sport-4086497/
Old 06-05-2017 | 12:57 PM
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got the down tube installed..no leaks...so far. it fits with out hitting anything so ill call it a win

added a couple extra grunt to all the cooling system hose clamps, ive got a leak from some where and can't find it

installed a new coolant recovery tank, mostly cause it was delivered as i was finishing up
Old 06-05-2017 | 01:41 PM
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Nice! Is the coolant filter just in series with the heater core?
It is. apparently thats not proper but it seems to work just fine, plenty of heat inside.
Old 06-05-2017 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cleenrob
got the down tube installed..no leaks...so far. it fits with out hitting anything so ill call it a win

added a couple extra grunt to all the cooling system hose clamps, ive got a leak from some where and can't find it

installed a new coolant recovery tank, mostly cause it was delivered as i was finishing up
got a leak from some where and can't find it
found a drip from overflo hose under the rad cap, hidden. fixed mine.
Old 06-05-2017 | 07:06 PM
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It's been a while.
Recently wrapped LEDs around my cb antenna and picked up some soft 8s.


Old 06-05-2017 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
It's been a while.
Recently wrapped LEDs around my cb antenna and picked up some soft 8s.


I hope you kept those turbines...IMO they look sweet. The soft 8's are nice too, but you just don't see rigs with turbines very often. Well, at least where I live...

The LED's on the whip, I'm 50/50 on. Totally cool out here in the desert, wheeling in the middle of nowhere, after dark or dawn/dusk...otherwise I'd never use them, lol
Old 06-05-2017 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
I hope you kept those turbines...IMO they look sweet. The soft 8's are nice too, but you just don't see rigs with turbines very often. Well, at least where I live...

The LED's on the whip, I'm 50/50 on. Totally cool out here in the desert, wheeling in the middle of nowhere, after dark or dawn/dusk...otherwise I'd never use them, lol
Of course I kept them haha really not sure if i want to sell them. With the spacers still on and the 3.75bs they stick out a lot haha. I picked them up for several reasons, most of which being I've seen too many aluminum wheels get chunks taken out of them at Rausch off a rock and didn't want to have that happen to my turbines. The LEDs are mostly for show during night events around here. But the antenna still works with no issues, just can't have the lights on.
Old 06-05-2017 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
It's been a while.
Recently wrapped LEDs around my cb antenna and picked up some soft 8s.



Old 06-05-2017 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
I picked them up for several reasons, most of which being I've seen too many aluminum wheels get chunks taken out of them at Rausch off a rock and didn't want to have that happen to my turbines. .
Well, that's a DAMN fine reason, carry on, haha...much respect for the turbines
Originally Posted by CurrySoSpicy
LMFAO

I will say this about the LED whips...in the desert, they are awesome, you can see them for miles, which is a good thing when light is scarce, lots of rocks/hills/valleys where you totally want to have people know you're there

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Old 06-05-2017 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralph77
If you are talking about the tweeters I want to say it improves the sound a little. Not an audiophile and my hearing is so so. Could just be the placebo effect but I am not sorry I bought them. Bought them about a year ago. $40 shipped from St. Louis, I think, off Craigslist. Kinda sad it took me all this time to get them in.

If you are talking about the sound deadening I have not taken it for a ride yet. Plus like I said only did the front doors. Can say this. After I finished the drivers door I started rapping on it. Get a dull thud. Then hit the same area on the unfinished passenger door. Get a tinny sound. Definitely dampens the resonance of the metal. Think that is the proper term. Figured I would do a write up. Not like I have clue about any of this.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/...sport-4086497/
I was more referring to how your 6.5's sound now with the dynamat on the door and the closed-cell foam. I'd imagine/hope the difference is noticeable.

Originally Posted by roninofako
I will say this about the LED whips...in the desert, they are awesome, you can see them for miles, which is a good thing when light is scarce, lots of rocks/hills/valleys where you totally want to have people know you're there
That's good to know. Seems like the desert is definitely the place for the LED stuff. the 52" light bars, LED whips, all that stuff... seems like the desert is the best place. I don't have any problem with the LED whips, mind you, but those full-width light bars are way too much light for the trail... especially if you're behind someone. The 4 pods I have on top of my roof are bright enough!
Old 06-05-2017 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Well, that's a DAMN fine reason, carry on, haha...much respect for the turbines


LMFAO

I will say this about the LED whips...in the desert, they are awesome, you can see them for miles, which is a good thing when light is scarce, lots of rocks/hills/valleys where you totally want to have people know you're there
Yea I bet dude. Good signaling device.
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LED bars and whips serve a purpose...when using them correctly.

What I hate is guys in brodozers towing their **** out there who find it necessary to light up on the highway.

Save that **** for the trail, doof.


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