The cosmetic cleanup of OverlandXJ

[OverlandZJ]

Installed the new axle this weekend. I left the axleshafts and driveshaft off so i can adjust castor and alignment, then check for vibes once the other parts are installed.

Did a number on my knee a few weeks ago and i had a rough time getting this in... took all day yesterday. But it was worth it, she already handles and rides better, old axle housing way certainly tweaked.

Found i need to do something about my JKS quick disconnects, the pivoting bushings are locked up. Road salt usage here makes things others use non practical. Looking at RE's newest disco's, i'm wondering if the baby Heim joints could survive winters here.

Tires next..

 

[DH2002]

very nice looks good

 

[AlabamaDan]

Nice Rig! I like the Color!

 

[OverlandZJ]

Thanks guys.

Caster and alignment is set. Tires get mounted tomorrow before work.

 

[GregCamp]

Sweet XJ! Great Job!
Im trying to find myself one now..

 

[OverlandZJ]

Sweet XJ! Great Job!
Im trying to find myself one now..

Where are you located? Looking for a stock vehicle or something with a few mods?

Heres a link to NAXJA (North American XJ Association) which has regional classifieds within the Chapter forums and another FS/WTB forum at the bottom of the index.

http://naxja.org/forum/index.php

You can also try your luck at;

www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums
www.jeepforum.com


Best of luck.

 

[toyrunner95]

so why are you selling it after all that work man, it looks soo good. im not a fan of olive drab, a bit cliche' for me. but its good nonetheless.

 

[OverlandZJ]

I'm not selling it toyrunner...

:smiley_drive:

 

[OverlandZJ]

Quick pic.. i'll post some more tomorrow after work if the weather holds out.

Tires and Bilstein 5150's are installed.

 

[Big Daddy Chia]

Quick pic.. i'll post some more tomorrow after work if the weather holds out.

Tires and Bilstein 5150's are installed.

Punk where that pic i asked of ya. Geeze. Slacker :shakin:

 

[OverlandZJ]

Scott, i'm sorry bud. I totally forgot about you needing the pic. I'll take a few and PM them to you this weekend.

 

[Maximus Ram]

OXJ,the rig is looking awsome. Got a question....have you experienced any death wobble with those tires. I'm chasing DW on mine and just can't get rid of it. And I'm only running 31's. have done everything I can think of or have read. Changed the ball, new track bar, rotated balance tires, different tire pressure...the only other thing I can think of would be the shocks. They are the cheapo rough country ones....maybe better shocks would cure it....

 

[Big Daddy Chia]

OXJ,the rig is looking awsome. Got a question....have you experienced any death wobble with those tires. I'm chasing DW on mine and just can't get rid of it. And I'm only running 31's. have done everything I can think of or have read. Changed the ball, new track bar, rotated balance tires, different tire pressure...the only other thing I can think of would be the shocks. They are the cheapo rough country ones....maybe better shocks would cure it....

New tie rods, check the pit man arm.

 

[Maximus Ram]

New tie rods, check the pit man arm.

both of those are new.....

 

[Big Daddy Chia]

both of those are new.....

what about steering stabilizer. I have replaced everything on my xj but the ball joints on the steering knuckles, have a 3.5 inch lift and 31s and have no death wobble.