Bobs boot camping
in the 4x4 industry
are the 5160's still holding up? What part number did you use? You used the loop to stem conversion right?
Big Red XJ starting the "Overland" build
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Bobs boot camping
in the 4x4 industry
5165, nice shock. Looks like the old 7100
BigRedXJ
Adventurer
Well, I got the correct shocks in! Paired with the BDS leaf springs its rides so Mich better now. It's far more stable, with little to no side to side swaying. No more bottoming out either. I've got a couple of little things to do before it gets too cold, but I'll be saving for the engine for a while.
piratexpress1369a
Explorer
hey nice build ..are you jeepkings also
BigRedXJ
Adventurer
MattieP, we didn't get to go out on Columbus Day weekend like originally planned. Ended up making a trip down to Greenville, SC. PirateExpress, I an not on Jeep kings. I'm not much of s forum guy. Used to be on Cherokee forum but I haven't logged on in quite some time. No news on the Jeep. Gonna be a while before anything new happens with it.
BigRedXJ
Adventurer
Got a few things done over the weekend. Biggest of which was replacing the heater core. Repaired the blower resistor plug, as it had shorted the 3rd fan speed wire. Found out that a misplaced wire bundle was the source of my lack of floor heat. The XJ is quite warm now! I also installed a new mount for my tablet. I'll be going to look at a 4 banger XJ tomorrow for use as a daily driver.
Dash pulled out to access HVAC unit.
Attached tablet mount on one of the upper dash bolts against the windshield
Didn't even have to trim or adjust anything
Also brought materials in to build a workshop so I can continue working on my storage drawers for the back end. Stirring up ideas to build my own RTT as well. Gonna be a busy winter while I prep for the summer and our big trip.
Dash pulled out to access HVAC unit.
Attached tablet mount on one of the upper dash bolts against the windshield
Didn't even have to trim or adjust anything
Also brought materials in to build a workshop so I can continue working on my storage drawers for the back end. Stirring up ideas to build my own RTT as well. Gonna be a busy winter while I prep for the summer and our big trip.
piratexpress1369a
Explorer
nice find
BigRedXJ
Adventurer
New heim joints delivered, I was sent the wrong ones initially. Work this weekend will be on my dad's WJ. Hopefully we can get my XJ in the shop soon and start working on that. It's been quite cold in the north east and I'm not too keen about lying on concrete for very long.