What did you do to your Expo Jeep today?

[RunninRubicon]

know what you mean. 39K on mine and the rear disc pads are down to 3mm!

 

[Bubblegoose1]

Had to bring the JKU back to brake shop after 1K miles on the new pads/rotors/hardware. Had all 4 calipers rebuilt, new pads all around, and parking brake adjustment. Aaargh.......really, only 27K miles before a major brake job?????

Sounds like a brake issue. Rears go by 25-30K, but fronts should be fine to 40-50K.

I'm only on my second set of pads and original rotors at 70K; running 37s and 40s for 50K of that.

 

[Miatch]

Today I replaced the upper and lower radiator hoses and filled with fresh coolant.
I also installed a new battery hold down. The original base where the hold down was attached had cracked so
I removed the battery, drilled two holes in the original base sides and installed typical j-hook style threaded rods.
Works great and didn't have to order a factory replacement.
I also replaced a failed pitman arm dust boot with a perfect fitting piece form Energy Suspension.

 

[bob91yj]

I discovered that the center ball in my CV/double cardan joint on the rear driveshaft was squealing at the Mountain Rendevouz a couple of weeks ago. Pulled the driveshaft for the flat tow home. I had the whole driveshaft overhauled at my local shop (East County Driveshaft in El Cajon). I got it put back in a week or so ago, hadn't had a chance to road test it till today...all is well again!

 

[bldeagle10]

Just ran a leak down test on my XJ, cylinder 5 is in the yellow, cylinder one has NO compression didn't bother testing the rest... now, how to fund a rebuild....

 

[Miatch]

Just ran a leak down test on my XJ, cylinder 5 is in the yellow, cylinder one has NO compression didn't bother testing the rest... now, how to fund a rebuild....

I am sorry to hear that. I'm sure I could help you out if your weren't 1,500 miles away.
You might check the local Jeep club for deals and helping hands.

 

[bob91yj]

Just ran a leak down test on my XJ, cylinder 5 is in the yellow, cylinder one has NO compression didn't bother testing the rest... now, how to fund a rebuild....

Bummer...look at it as an upgrade opportunity and build a stroker!:smiley_drive:

 

[Miatch]

I drove mine for 100 miles to kids soccer games today.
Then I washed it and hit the engine and undercarriage with a power washer.
Next, I took the cowl off to replace the wiper motor and found this load of mud.

 

[bldeagle10]

I am sorry to hear that. I'm sure I could help you out if your weren't 1,500 miles away.
You might check the local Jeep club for deals and helping hands.

Bummer...look at it as an upgrade opportunity and build a stroker!:smiley_drive:

thanks guys, I'm going to seize the opportunity to build a stroker. it will be a very long and hard process because I am going to do it right the first time. and because I am unemployed and in college trying to get enough credits for the USAF but I got denied financial aid so yea. difficult. details on the plan to build in my build thread (project brooke)

 

[adventure man]

I finished putting herculiner on my zj. I put in on the bumpers, removed the cladding put it on the metal, and around the around the fenders. It looks awesome, herculiner is a great product!

 

[Brigitta]

Sounds like a brake issue. Rears go by 25-30K, but fronts should be fine to 40-50K.

I'm only on my second set of pads and original rotors at 70K; running 37s and 40s for 50K of that.

I don't think the brakes like mud. I don't like the stuff either but the few times we've been in the thick pudding type of goo the brake problems have gotten 100x's worse.

Should have upgraded to the Teraflex Big Brake kit!!!!

 

[LawnDart-XJ]

Added a few goddies for an upcoming trip to the UP of Michigan

Lets start with the Clayton long arms and the OME Nitro Chargers

Added a Front Runner Roof Rack to hold the Spare Tire / Hi-Lift and OZ Tent

 

[Bob Freda]

After the Jeep Jamboree in Vermont last July I knew the stock bumper had to go. I ordered a custom TAG bumper and 3 months later it showed up. I installed it myself in about 2 hours today.

I had to trim some sheetmetal to clear the additional lights.

I had a large plastic tub, just the right height to support the bumper while I got the bolts started.

Looks like it will do the job.

 

[Bubblegoose1]

During the lunch break, I added a little dash theft deterrent. Perfect fit. Tuffy makes some great products.

 

[TOI]

im currently lowering mine, going from 4.5" to im not sure what my new leafs are going to net me yet.