XJSuperman
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Zipties can be woven into the wires for tidying them up.
Building "Bouncy Blue Betty" - 98 XJ
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XJSuperman
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Jeep is looking good btw. Mudders looked real nice but I completely understand the practicality factor. Thats why mine is still on 235/75r15 with 4" of lift.
guywithajeep
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ACCEL 140021AH Ignition Coil Adapter Harness to go from the existing plug to the new coil (MSD 8228 Blaster Ignition Coil)
guywithajeep
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I might do this for some of the wires, its a cool idea, but I tinkered with it last night and got it looking a little better.
guywithajeep
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Found a place to mount my two flashlights:
And since it was warm (about 10-15°F) and sunny out for the first time in a while, I gave her a bath and mounted the new roof racks (rain gutter mounted) and put my ski carriers back on.
And since it was warm (about 10-15°F) and sunny out for the first time in a while, I gave her a bath and mounted the new roof racks (rain gutter mounted) and put my ski carriers back on.
guywithajeep
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I finally got around to getting the new ignition coil in today. It was really tight, but I managed after a fair amount of cussing.
I don't know how much of a difference it will make, but the peace of mind knowing now almost my whole ignition system is replaced is worth it.
I don't know how much of a difference it will make, but the peace of mind knowing now almost my whole ignition system is replaced is worth it.
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guywithajeep
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Got the 5th tire mounted up and ordered the tire carrier to be fabricated and shipped, should be 3 weeks for delivery. The guy over at Detours USA is really nice and quick to respond to emails and calls, can't wait to see his work in person!
Next is to start in on the steering.
Next is to start in on the steering.
XJSuperman
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Those wheels are growing on me. They might be the direction Ill be heading in the spring. Just a little more flash than standard soft 8s or d hole wheels, but not too flashy or pricey.
guywithajeep
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It's been a while since last update and I've gotten a couple of things done:
Replaced the upper and lower transmission cooler lines that go to the radiator (I had a shop do that while I was a work one day)
I rebuilt the rear brakes, they badly needed it (I plan on knocking out the front this week sometime)
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I also installed a new Rubicon Express steering stabilizer. I know its just a band-aid for bigger problems, but the old one was shot and it makes a huge difference in reducing bump steer.
I'm getting all this work done quickly because we are hooking up a trailer and driving from Colorado to Virginia in early May.
We are moving to Richmond, so I will be looking for new Jeepers to go wheel with this summer!
We have nicknamed Betty the Jeep of Theseus because I am replacing so many parts. When is it no longer my original Jeep?!?
Replaced the upper and lower transmission cooler lines that go to the radiator (I had a shop do that while I was a work one day)
I rebuilt the rear brakes, they badly needed it (I plan on knocking out the front this week sometime)
Old
New
I also installed a new Rubicon Express steering stabilizer. I know its just a band-aid for bigger problems, but the old one was shot and it makes a huge difference in reducing bump steer.
I'm getting all this work done quickly because we are hooking up a trailer and driving from Colorado to Virginia in early May.
We are moving to Richmond, so I will be looking for new Jeepers to go wheel with this summer!
We have nicknamed Betty the Jeep of Theseus because I am replacing so many parts. When is it no longer my original Jeep?!?
XJSuperman
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guywithajeep
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When the unibody rots out and you swap everything over to the new one...
yeah that sounds about right :agree:
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Wanderluster
I'm in Virginia Beach, which is about 100 miles away, but I'm up in Richmond a good bit.
Tidewater Fourwheelers is a great club and based out of Virginia Beach(I'm on the Board).
Our club President is also the President of the Virginia Four Wheel Drive Assoc.(VA4WDA), so our club stays very active in the off-road community.
There is also a club that is a little bit closer to Richmond called Middle Peninsula Jeepers, they're a great bunch of guys and stay involved with our club.
Look me up when you get settled into town, I can introduce you to a bunch of good people within the off-road community(not just Jeep guys).
Also, I'm not sure what gears you're running, but a friendly suggestion since you just replaced your transmission lines and if you haven't already done so, but I highly recommend a transmission cooler for towing anything. They're easy to install and run about $40ish, even cheaper if you hit the junkyard!
guywithajeep
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I'm in Virginia Beach, which is about 100 miles away, but I'm up in Richmond a good bit.
Tidewater Fourwheelers is a great club and based out of Virginia Beach(I'm on the Board).
Our club President is also the President of the Virginia Four Wheel Drive Assoc.(VA4WDA), so our club stays very active in the off-road community.
There is also a club that is a little bit closer to Richmond called Middle Peninsula Jeepers, they're a great bunch of guys and stay involved with our club.
Look me up when you get settled into town, I can introduce you to a bunch of good people within the off-road community(not just Jeep guys).
Also, I'm not sure what gears you're running, but a friendly suggestion since you just replaced your transmission lines and if you haven't already done so, but I highly recommend a transmission cooler for towing anything. They're easy to install and run about $40ish, even cheaper if you hit the junkyard!
Wow, really great info, thanks! The U-Haul guy also said something about doing a trans oil cooler as well. I will look into it because driving from the western part of CO to VA will take it's toll for sure. Do you have any suggestions? The junkyard idea sadly wont work because there isn't one near me at all.
XJSuperman
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Yeah, if you're taking a uhaul trailer, you are gonna want a cooler, those trailers are heavy.
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Wanderluster
A basic transmission cooler kit would be one like this, however, I DO NOT recommend using the long plastic zip tie like straps in that kit. They're meant to be threaded through the fins of your condenser and radiator, and over time, can wear holes in either from vibration. Also, you should remove your grill covering and measure how much height you have to work with in front of your condenser so you can choose the right size cooler! (The following might not be the right size, just an example)
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/hda-677?seid=srese1&gclid=CPnfmerU1csCFQFsfgod7OEM4g
I recommend fabricating some kind of bracket(s) to mount it to the driver's side radiator support(thats the side where your trans lines run in/out of your radiator).
You may also need a flare tool kit to flare the ends of your Transmission lines where you attach the cooler hoses so they don't slip off of the line. You can usually rent that tool from your local auto parts store for free.
http://m.autozone.com/test-scan-and...oem-single-flaring-tool/141503_0_0/?location=
What I recommended doing is attaching the trans cooler inline of the return line to the transmission(you can determine which is the return line by feeling each line near the radiator with your trans warmed up, whichever is coolest is your return line). I always suspected the radiator of doing a poor job of cooling trans fluid in the first place, so the return line may give you maximum efficiency. Basically you slice the return line in half(I did mine just under the radiator towards the driver's side), use the flare tool to flare both ends(not too much of a flare or you won't be able to slip the rubber hose lines over it), hose clamp it on, attach the lines to the cooler with hose clamps, top up your trans fluid and check for leaks.
It sounds complicated but it's ultimately easy and may save your transmission!