Canadian Expedition XJ
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Waytec
Adventurer
They are West of Edmonton almost to Jasper. I am in the same club as these guys. Realy good bunch to go out with.
Kyle how did you survive the last run I heard it was very tight. I wanted to go but I had the Wilderness first aid course that weekend.
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
Yup, that mountain is one of the small ones as there was nothing but prairies behind me. It gets even more spectacular :elkgrin:
Here are a few more photos from that trip.
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My Jeep definitely took a beating last weekend Waytec. The trails were tight, not just side to side but also had lots of low branches. I was pretty careful and managed to escape unharmed (I will post some photos of that trip in a few minutes). How did the first aid course go?
I am really looking forward to the march trip. Depending on the weather and my passengers... I might try winter camping with you :elkgrin:
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
The Xj's first run
Here are some photos of the XJ's first run.
Flex Shots. I am happy with the rear flex. It rubs so I will have to bumpstop a bit. (Note: the rear sway bar is out). I left the front connected as I wasn't sure if my break lines would be long enough.
Here are some photos of the XJ's first run.
Flex Shots. I am happy with the rear flex. It rubs so I will have to bumpstop a bit. (Note: the rear sway bar is out). I left the front connected as I wasn't sure if my break lines would be long enough.
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
Day 18
Day 18 Diff Oil Change and H4 Headlight install.
It was really nice weather out today, so I was in a good mood. Good day to change some oil....
Last year I followed this write up.Jeep Axle Differential Fluid Change Service Pretty straight forward.
I also installed these H4 Headlight housings... with the provided bulbs.
They are glass and SAE +DOT approved.
I plan to add HID's in the near future. I figured these bulbs would probably be an temporary upgrade. As they sit... they are a very marginal upgrade. My headlights are no longer yellow but more of white/blue.
They were only $12 +S&H (
79-01 Cherokee Diamond Cut Head Light 85 86 87 88 89 90 : eBay Motors (item 280436513982 end time Mar-09-10 15:24:13 PST))
They are super high wattage.. will that wreak anything?
Day 18 Diff Oil Change and H4 Headlight install.
It was really nice weather out today, so I was in a good mood. Good day to change some oil....
Last year I followed this write up.Jeep Axle Differential Fluid Change Service Pretty straight forward.
I also installed these H4 Headlight housings... with the provided bulbs.
They are glass and SAE +DOT approved.
I plan to add HID's in the near future. I figured these bulbs would probably be an temporary upgrade. As they sit... they are a very marginal upgrade. My headlights are no longer yellow but more of white/blue.
They were only $12 +S&H (
They are super high wattage.. will that wreak anything?
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
Black Dog
Makin' Beer.
Thats how it is near Waterton Park sharing the border with Glacier Park here in the US. If you look to your left you see huge peaks shooting up, and to your right there is absolutely nothing nothing nothing and then a little more nothing.
BIGdaddy
Expedition Leader
Love that area...spent a good amount of time in glacier, and the waterton lakes area, too.
Very cool place...
Where did I stay in the waterton area? it was a giant mansion/castle type place? I forget the name...
it was a nice change after camping for a few weeks. I loved how the place creaked and groaned with the high winds coming down the valley.
Lots of red foxes in the area, too.
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
Awesome! Could it been the Prince of Wales Hotel? I haven't been down to Waterton myself...yet
BIGdaddy
Expedition Leader
that was it!
very cool place! It's very surprising to see such a neat/big place out in the middle of nowhere.
Very nice people, good food and very comfy beds. Its one of the only times I've ever had high tea...you shoulda seen me with that tiny teacup..haha!!
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
Hahaha, sweet! For those interested here is some more info about the hotel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Wales_Hotel
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Thats beautiful country, That xj looks great.:smiley_drive:
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
Thanks man!
Did a bunch of work on the jeeps interior this weekend... photos to coming the next day or so!
Canadian Moose
Adventurer
Day 18 Cont.
HIDs
I went with these lights, in the 5000k flavor.
12V 50/55W H4-3(9003) Bi-Xenon HID Kit - $68.99 : VVME.COM, Car Parts, HID KIT, Tattoo Kit, Ballast, Bulbs
From the drivers perspective these lights still look stock, just way BRIGHTER.
HID'S in Canada: All Canadian Vehicles have daytime running light (DRL) modules. This setting only provides something like 7v instead of 12v needed for the HIDs. I have even heard that it is harmful to run them at lower voltages.
Thus I unplugged my DRL module and turn my lights on Manually.
Installation Photos.
It can be a bit of a challenge finding a secure place for the ballasts without lengthening the wires. It is also important to get a very good ground to each ballast.
Passenger side (I removed the battery for installation)
Drivers Side. It kind of inhibits flow to the airbox, hopefully that problem will be solved with a snorkel.
My only complaint is that the inline fuse is not protected from the elements.
I am very happy with these lights!
HIDs
I went with these lights, in the 5000k flavor.
12V 50/55W H4-3(9003) Bi-Xenon HID Kit - $68.99 : VVME.COM, Car Parts, HID KIT, Tattoo Kit, Ballast, Bulbs
From the drivers perspective these lights still look stock, just way BRIGHTER.
HID'S in Canada: All Canadian Vehicles have daytime running light (DRL) modules. This setting only provides something like 7v instead of 12v needed for the HIDs. I have even heard that it is harmful to run them at lower voltages.
Thus I unplugged my DRL module and turn my lights on Manually.
Installation Photos.
It can be a bit of a challenge finding a secure place for the ballasts without lengthening the wires. It is also important to get a very good ground to each ballast.
Passenger side (I removed the battery for installation)
Drivers Side. It kind of inhibits flow to the airbox, hopefully that problem will be solved with a snorkel.
My only complaint is that the inline fuse is not protected from the elements.
I am very happy with these lights!