Project Punisher - 1995 YJ

[YJeXtreme]

Well here it goes... Bought the jeep Jan 2007, here were the specs.
1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande. stock 4cyl 5spd and 4.10 gears

4" Superlift Suspension Lift
3" Bodylift
Warn Rear Bumper
Bald 38x16.5 TSLs
Uniden CB
Uniden Scanner
Ford 8.8 factory LSD

Currently

BTF Front Bumper w/ Stinger
Superwinch 8000lb winch
35x12.50 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders
Dana 30- Gutted CAD, converted to 1pc Cherokee axle shaft
4" LED Taillights recessed into body


In The works

Ford 9" Spool w/ 5.13s
Ford D44HP, Detroit w/ 5.13s
BTF Hi-steer arms
BTF Rear Stretch Kit
BTF Full Body Armor/Tube Fenders, etc...
Custom Cage tied 6 points into frame
Hunsaker Racing Seats
4point Harnesses
39.5x16 TSL Swampers - grooved


Pics to come soon for all the Picture Nazis....:harhar:

[Scrambled]

:worthless:

Just a friendly reminder from the your local picture nazi.:harhar: :D

Later bro
Sean

[YJeXtreme]

Some pics before, during repaint, and current

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[Frodes]

JT - Did you do the paint job on your own or take it somewhere? Wondering if it would be worth it to try and repaint the hood of my 300zx by myself.

[Frodes]

Also, how did you post bigger pictures? Mine seemed to have a size limit.

[rubican!]

im working on it.

[YJeXtreme]

Erek, I did paint it myself Apr 2008, I started learning how to paint cars about 4-5yrs ago off/on as I work on my many projects. This is first complete from start to finish I've done, have done alot of single body panels, etc... on other cars I'm building w/ my dad. This one isn't as perfect as I'd like on anything else, but it's my trail toy, not street/show queen. So Flat Black Acrylic Enamel w/ an extra mix of hardner turns to very low Semi-Gloss until you drench it in lot's of mud.... Not hard, but works better when you have all the equipment to do it with.

[YJeXtreme]

So my 2.5L 4cyl is about dead w/ 177k on it. Spewing all the oil from the dipstick tube. And I always thought valvecover gaskets sucked... :rolleyes-1: Anyways, I have some plans in store for motor/tranny/tcase swap. I will say this, it'll definately live up to the name Punisher when I'm done. Only details I'm releasing thusfar is the tranny/tcase Borgwarner T-18 and Dana 20 Tcase. Fairly common amongst older jeeps... :harhar: It will likely be carbureted until I can piece together the fuel injection parts, or setup Propane/Gasoline combo.... Maybe I'm getting a bit ahead of thinking... Stay tuned for progress updates, and some teaser pics in the next few weeks.

P.S.- Found fully built Dana 44, chromoly in/out Detriot and 5.13s, only needs new longside shaft... Amazing what 39.5x18" boggers can do to a stout D44.... :yup:

[YJeXtreme]

Found my donor motor today, already have Tranny lined up, looking for Tcase... My stock configuration on tranny/tcase w/ my 5.13 ratio axles, i'm looking at 75-80:1 crawlratio, a set of aftermarket t-case gears and i'll be at roughly 105:1 not too shabby... and as a teaser, i'll be pushing almost 300 ft lb of torque..... :sSc_eek2: Stay tuned for some pics, and updates over next few weeks. Still sourcing out Radiator, and deciding on what exhaust I want to run, looking for something along the lines of flowmaster.... Any recommendations?

[YJeXtreme]

Motor deal fell through, still have something in mind... Am ordering Ring & Pinion/Master Install kit for the 9" this weekend, picking up my D44 in the next week or two, Will order my rims in next few weeks, already have springs, will be fabricationg front Shackle Reversal System. Still trying to find a set of tires. Keep posted for upcoming picks... Project Punisher is finally taking it's turn for some hardcore Rock Punishment :rotflmao5::rotflmao5:

[Scrambled]

Somebody has MIBS :harhar:

New welder will be here Tues. lets get started!

Later bro
Sean

[YJeXtreme]

MIBs it is! I have long list of parts i will be ordering over the next month or so. And an even longer list of wants! Sean & I will be doing homemade Hydro Assist steering setup, will also fab up set of Front Shackle Reversal!

[YJeXtreme]

found a steal of a deal on Poison Spyder trail cage already welded up. going to try and grab it ASAP. Ring/pinion is getting ordered tonight, perches will get ordered too. picking up complete front axle this weekend or next

[YJeXtreme]

Well the front axle fell through.... :Hot03: so won't be able to complete the axle swap as originally planned. I do have ring/pinion and perches on the way for the 9". Will get the gear setup and axles reistalled. As for motor, I've been unsecessful on finding the parts i wanted for the motor of my choice, so, the 2.5L is getting torn down and rebuilt. Will attempt to get rest of parts together to finish building my D44, and look into just doing jeep as I have planned on in the long-run Stretched, Comp-cut, full cage, etc....

[xjmudman96]

, so, the 2.5L is getting torn down and rebuilt. ....

I guess I don't get to graduate my beater to fuel infection:banghead:

[YJeXtreme]

Sorry Bro, how's the XJ coming.

[YJeXtreme]

Back with motor swap... Thanks to Jon, I'll be installing a 4.0L and AX15, i'd prefer a beefier tranny, but it sure beats the extra dinky AX5 behind the 2.5L. Gears/install kit arrived the other week, and Spring perches arrived today for the 9" going to get that setup in the next few weeks, and hopefully get motor swap completed before the parade. Wish me luck... and keep your :fingerscrossed: for me on the time deadline!

[xjtrailrider]

Back with motor swap... Thanks to Jon, I'll be installing a 4.0L and AX15, i'd prefer a beefier tranny, but it sure beats the extra dinky AX5 behind the 2.5L. Gears/install kit arrived the other week, and Spring perches arrived today for the 9" going to get that setup in the next few weeks, and hopefully get motor swap completed before the parade. Wish me luck... and keep your :fingerscrossed: for me on the time deadline!

And wish me some good weather since I'm pulling the motor out in the driveway:D

I hope to get started this weekend if we get a break in the rain.

[hadfield4wd]

Back with motor swap... Thanks to Jon, I'll be installing a 4.0L and AX15, i'd prefer a beefier tranny, but it sure beats the extra dinky AX5 behind the 2.5L. Gears/install kit arrived the other week, and Spring perches arrived today for the 9" going to get that setup in the next few weeks, and hopefully get motor swap completed before the parade. Wish me luck... and keep your :fingerscrossed: for me on the time deadline!

That AX15 is a good tranny. The only thing I don't like is the fact you can't really shift quickly. I'll eventually be getting a B&M shifter for mine.

[79CJ5]

We have a hurst with our AX-15 and its sweet. The in-laws have the B&M with their AX5, it works well but not as well as the hurst in my opinion.

[hadfield4wd]

We have a hurst with our AX-15 and its sweet. The in-laws have the B&M with their AX5, it works well but not as well as the hurst in my opinion.

good info. thanks

[YJeXtreme]

Not much moving on this due to lack of fundage... (ps BILLS SUCK and no OT Sucks too) Anyways, I'll have motor set into frame this weekend, weather permitting, Changed Rear-main seal tonight, just need some RTV to seal up the block again. Goal is set for Memorial day-weeknd for the Crozet Run, if it's not running under it's own power by then, entire drivetrain is getting stripped and redone throughout the year. Wish me luck!

[YJeXtreme]

Got rear main finished up, oil pan back on. Started work on motor-mount links. Rain killed my plans for today, was going to finish cleaning up frame-rails from old motor mounts, and try to mock up engine/tranny. will save that for next weekend if it's nice!

Here's some pics and please excuse my mess... too many projects going on!

[Big Red 95]

That's pretty sweet. I always wanted to set up my CJ with FI but never got the chance. If you've got the monty try to get an after market header while you have it out. Those stocks crack all that time. I need one for Big Red but have not don it yet. If i remember ebay had a good deal on some stainless steel ones.

[hadfield4wd]

That's pretty sweet. I always wanted to set up my CJ with FI but never got the chance. If you've got the monty try to get an after market header while you have it out. Those stocks crack all that time. I need one for Big Red but have not don it yet. If i remember ebay had a good deal on some stainless steel ones.

I just welded the one on Karries zj. No problems for a couple of years.

[xjtrailrider]

I just welded the one on Karries zj. No problems for a couple of years.

^^X2, I welded the one on Old Blue and it is tight, Dennis Roberts was impressed with the job. Thats 2 that I have welded while still in the Jeep and they are both still holding.

[Big Red 95]

That's cool, you have had better luck than me then. I can't even find the leak in mine. Jerry welded it up a few times while he had her but she is leaking again from somewhere.

[YJeXtreme]

Turned focus off motor install for a bit, since I've got buyers lined up for the axles. That and I'm in process of getting complete YJ 4.0 harness and ECM. Make my wiring woes much easier! Plug and go.

*edit* was trying to upload pics, but my camera is being stupid...

[YJeXtreme]

8.8 is out, and "new" springs are bolted in, I have the 9" setting under the jeep, will have perches trimmed up and have it all temporarily bolted on to move it around with. Going to mount the D44 soon, still need to order my splined hubs, bearings, etc... Will post pics soon. Buddy and I will be setting up my 9" third member in next week or two,

[YJeXtreme]

Here's some pics over the last few days. Still need to find my U-bolt plates, and change out the drum-brake backing plates for my Disc brake brackets.

[YJeXtreme]

Been awhile w/o updates or any work on the Jeep since I had hernia repair surgery in June.

Today brought the Jeep back up to the garage, finally got the belly pan off, had to cut the rear-most bolt on the driver's side, since the nut on inside of frame broke loose. Will weld a threaded stud into the opening. Gutted the Dana 30 and sold the carrier w/ ring/pinion. Also cleaned up some more of my Dana 44, and redid the ugly welds on my spring perch. I'm currently bidding on complete wiring harness for the YJ to fit the 4.0L. My goal is to have it near completion by mid/late fall. Depends on OT and fundage. I still need a good bit of parts such as:


Detroit Locker for the D44
Ring/Pinion for the D44
Longside shaft for D44
Splined hubs for D44
Shocks
Front/Rear brake components
D.O.M. for cage
SYE kit for the NP231
Tires
Exhaust
New rear driveshaft
New Clutch
New starter
New Slave Cylinder

[YJeXtreme]

Small update: My wiring woes of converting to OBD-II are now at an end. I just won a complete YJ wiring harness and ECM for 4.0L So now I just need to pickup a 91-95 Fuel rail for the OBD-I system, and I can just plug-n-go. Makes my life 100x easier. Should have the motor in by Mid August, depends how long it takes M.O.R.E. to send my poly-bushings for the motor-mount links I'm making. The win of the harness and ECM are definately mood boosters! Now I won't spend weeks or months sorting through wires with Sean! LMAO :wings:

[YJeXtreme]

The Dana 30 has been removed, 1 of the "new" springs is bolted up, still need 1 more Grade 8 bolt to make new centerpin on other spring. Will wait to bolt the D44 housing up until the motor is placed in. Goal is to have it rolling around on the 9" and D44 by late Aug. Plug up the harness, ECM, etc.. then load it on trailer to Seans so we can set the pinion angle on the 9" and measure for the rear driveshaft. Then will save up for the Detroit and 5.13 gears for front axle, order my DOM for cage and steering links, then lastly find a set of go-rounds. A few minor stuff in between too, but those are the majors. everything else can be had locally.

[YJeXtreme]

Both front springs now in, have the front axle setting under it, but still need to get U-Bolts. Also need to order polybushings still from M.O.R.E. and hub assemblies. That will have to wait til next payday. Here's some pics, and yes...those are the D-30 ubolt plates, which are being used just to mock everything up. Will be ordering new front/rear U-bolt plates from BlueTorchFab.

[YJeXtreme]

New Harness and ECM shipped today. I've got some big plans once this thing is ready for the trails. So keep posted for the trail rides section!

[Scrambled]

I cant tell whose happier about you scoring the harness and ECM you or me.:D
Definately gonna be a lot easier to get you running again.
Looks like I will have a lift installed in the shop by the time your ready to bring her over.:thumb:

Now hurry up we are tired of hearing you say you miss your jeep. :harhar:

Later
Sean

[xjmudman96]

Now hurry up we are tired of hearing you say you miss your jeep. :harhar:



u got that right!:yup:

[YJeXtreme]

Harness will arrive tomorrow, then will get my poly-bushings for motor mounts. Going to pull fenders, since will be going with BlueTorchFab's DIY tubefender kit. Still looking for Tcase preferably setup already w/ SYE. If i wasn't so anxious to be going, I would just wait til after all the OT pay for christmas, and my taxes in feb, and order my Stackk Dana300 :yup: but that'll come early next year! My Goal is to have motor in by 2nd week of Aug, and back on 4 of the same size rollers. I'll be happy it doesn't look like a "redneck dragster" anymore!

[YJeXtreme]

I removed the 2.5L Harness over the weekend, also removed the Stock YJ Fenders. Thursday, I'm ordering the bushings FINALLY! Will also be starting setup on the 9" This weekend, need to swap out 3rds since the ones I was using, has a chunk missing from the pinion bearing support. Also will be getting hardware to finish mounting spindles on the steering knuckles, and getting my hub-assembly so I can get it rolling again. Motor should be in my 3rd week of August, and wired up.

[YJeXtreme]

Well with bills, work, moving & my dads cars all at me at once Ive not done alot to the Jeep. I have to fab an adapter plate for the trans mount to the trans since i'm trying to use as many 95 wrangler parts as possible for future ease in replacement parts. Started it last night, going to weld up my motor mount brackets for the frame & try to get the motor set in place this weekend. Goal is tje move the Jeep over to Seans by end of sept so we can set rear pinion angle weld on shock tabs on front/rear axles etc... if OT picks up at work should be done by nov/dec.

[YJeXtreme]

Dave came by today, and after I finally found the drill bits I needed to bore out the motor mount tabs on the block, We got alot accomplished. Motor/tranny are mated together (for now, still need to have flywheel turned and order clutch) Motor is setting in between the frame rails, still need to center it up, and level it out. Going to try to get that done tomorrow night after work, and get the links cut and welded up, and get the frame tabs welded on. So by end of the week, motor will be free standing in the jeep for the first time. I'm sorting out finances right now so I can order my locker, SYE, front ring/pinion, Am still shooting to have this think running and on the road by November.

[Scrambled]

Glad to see your making progress bro.:thumb:

I be ready for the Jeep soon. Shop on hold till Oct 1st . . . I gotta get in some wheeling.:driving:

Later
Sean

[YJeXtreme]

I'll be ordering my splined hubs, front R&P, fuel rail this week. goal is motor be free standing in jeep w/ front axe housing bolted in by saturday this week. Going to take flywheel to be turned & order clutch kit too. Still trying to source a D44 locker for good price. Will have new pics up by the weekend!! I keep leaving my camera at the house & my cel phne pics turn out crappy

[YJeXtreme]

Picked up my Sachs clutch kit today, and resurfaced flywheel. I'm waiting on auction to end on my fuel rail. Picking up new input shaft for tcase and fuel pump this weekend.

[spikes jk]

:2thumbsup:you want to work on it sat after the show?:sFun_tease:

[YJeXtreme]

Motor is in, will have fuel rail next week, will have it wired up this weekend minus the fuel injectors. going to drop the tank & change out fuel pumps. still need radiator for 6cyl... so i can fire it up!

[Scrambled]

Hurry up!!!! We miss wheeling with you.:yup:

Later
Sean

[YJeXtreme]

Got the motor bolted in yesterday, during the downpour of rain. Also go the grill shell installed again. Still need to order new bodymount bushings, and small 1" body lift to help make room for frame tie-ins for the cage. Ordered stock/open carrier for the D44, since working on a budget, will wait til taxes to order my Detroit. and I want to get this jeep running again FAST, I miss driving it!!

[YJeXtreme]

I got some more work done yesterday, Started on wiring harness install, and new ECM, also got the front axle mocked into place til I can order my Shackle-plates and goto Roanoke Spring works to get some 5/8" Ubolts, got the power steering pump bolted to the 4.0, and also started work on the 9" 3rd member, Have all the new bearings pressed on, new races installed, just need to get over to Sean's to set the specs on it. Setup is Factory Ford 3rd member with Full spool, and 5.13s on timken bearings.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z44/YJeXtreme/punisherjeep/100_4504.jpg
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[hadfield4wd]

Whats up with you and sean and green?

[YJeXtreme]

He stole it from me... lol I did it at the time to be different with the green accent on the flat black, then sean had to be my polar opposite! haha

[YJeXtreme]

Got one of the front fenders bolted on today, Altinator bolted up, ran more of the wiring. Found set of tires, and will be ordering new wheels...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-50-6185K/?image=large
are what I'll be ordering, Some bling.... but oh well, :harhar: Next few weeks will be getting parts to setup front axle, and having Roanoke Spring works make me a set of U-bolts for the front. Will post some pics up next weekend.

[YJeXtreme]

Picking up my tires tonight, set of grooved 38.5x13x16 TSLs, only about half tread left, but the price i'm getting them for is more than a steal, guy bought them from a friend of mine a year ago, and decided they were too big for his rig as a DD, so he's in a push to clear up space. Sean and I will be taking the factory YJ Fenders and using the inner wheelwell to make a set of tube-fenders. I can do it cheaper than buying the BTF DIY kits, and get the benefit of full wheelwells. So the stock fenders were bolted back up for time being. Will be skinning them with either 3/16th or 11guage steel. Also getting pricing on DOM, going to run 1 1/2" x .250 steering links with Heimjoints,

To finish the wiring i still need to buy a new CPS, as the 96 cherokee differs alot from the 93-95 Wrangler harness, also need to find my shop manual, so i can re-wire the alt. and starter, since the yahoo i bought the harness from was lazy and cut those connections off :mad: oh well. Should be running soon, and on the trails for the first of next season! :wings:

[YJeXtreme]

Just a mild preview.... This is close to ride height...... will be about 3" shorter when bodylift is removed, and maybe 1-1 1/2 when wheels/tires mounted and not setting on jackstands.... But you get the idea. Still waiting on my wheels to come in stock so I can order them. Going to run 16x8 Crager V5's with weldon beadlock kit.... Since DOM is on the cheap right now, going to be doing full custom cage this winter too, none of the OEM cage will be used, will all be 1 3/4" x.120" DOM

[drakan1908]

Looking good! :2thumbsup:

[Chevy kid]

Man JT I love those rims. Where can I get a set of them

[Scrambled]

Looking good bro!:2thumbsup:
Set up tools will be back home by the end of the month.
Good on ya for doing it yourself!!:2thumbsup:

Sam
If you like the rims heres the link kid.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-50-6185K/?image=large

Big Dogs ...spring fling you gota make it bro!!Crap that means I gotta finish the Commando for Kay huh? :rolleyes-1:

[Chevy kid]

I was talking about the rims in his thumbnail or lack there of. But the ones off that link are nice

[hadfield4wd]

I was talking about the rims in his thumbnail or lack there of. But the ones off that link are nice


Those are invisarims.:harhar:

[YJeXtreme]

Going to setup 9" this weekend, and drop the gas tank to switch out fuel pumps. Next few weeks will order Shock Tabs for axles seals, hubs, etc for front axle & wheels if they've come in stock yet... will be done for spring wheeling season.

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks to Ted, I'll be picking up tcase later this week, from a dodge w/ the beefier chain assembly. Already located SYE for a bargain on Ebay. Ordering my CPS this week too, and trying to find an inexpensive radiator. Plans are after 1st of year to get jeep to Seans to finish welding rear spring perches, shock tabs, etc...

[hadfield4wd]

1800radiators.com has a local warehouse. Dude has always helped me out.

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks Matt, will check them out. I'm so ready to finish the jeep & get back to wheeling come Spring

[evolution]

rad. out of that old waggy i have would work would it? it was a six banger...

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks to Chris going to pickup the rad this weekend... is overall about 4-5" longer, but I can fab up new mounting places on grill, I'll be running an electric fan too. If I can finally get my fuel pump switched out (weather permitting) I should hear it run in a few weeks.

Still Needs.... Wheels, Shocks, Heimjoints(for steering links), SYE, D44 R&P gearset, brake assemblies, & hub assemblies.... Not really alot left, still some minor things like the final UBolts I'll be running, used Advance cheap-o 1/2" for mockup going to Roanoke Spring Works for some 5/8" ubolts. Still need to have front driveshaft shortened & using rear d/s from an old ford truck that needs to be cut down too.

[YJeXtreme]

Picked up the radiator today from Chris. Thanks bro, he's also going to be hooking me up with all new heavyduty u-bolt plates for the D44 and 9". Will be ordering my SYE next paycheck. Also hoping to pickup my fuel pump tomorrow. Once I get new radiator brackets/mounts made, and fuel pump installed, will fire up the 4.0 for first time in my posession. Only 93k on the motor/trans.

[YJeXtreme]

Update: Crank Position sensor should be in after Christmas, My 9" center section should be done this weekend. Will try to get radiator in on Sat or Sun. Also got a lead on Hydro assist setup, factory gear box professional drilled/tapped w/ Trailgear 8" travel ram, & hoses w/ a spare.

[YJeXtreme]

paid for Crank sensor last night, also been talking to KORE 4x4 customs about their DIY beadlock kits with custom cut locking rings. plan on ordering these same time as wheels after the 1st part of January.

[evolution]

let me know if you still need help with them..:thumb:

[YJeXtreme]

Will do Chris, i'll post pic he did for me...its no extra cost if they use their "KORE" rings & just change the circle cutouts to skulls, and only $50 for complete Punisher cutouts w/o the KORE name in them.
Also on those waggy springs anyway you an salvage the drivers side Ubolt that goes through the pumpkin/housing? I need to see if it'll fit my housing so I can have it made in 5/8 diameter. Will get with you after Christmas to get the springs & new ubolt plates.

[YJeXtreme]

pic uploaded the KORE design...

[evolution]

NICE!!:2thumbsup:

[Scrambled]

Im getting the green paint ready bro when we getting started? LOL

Looks great man.:2thumbsup:

[YJeXtreme]

Crank sensor arrived today, picking up my 9" from my buddy who finished the setup this weekend. hopeing for some decent weather so i can thrash on the jeep & hear it run.

[YJeXtreme]

Third member is setting in place, i need to order new brass washers so i can torque it down. Picked up mu fuel pump & crank sensor yesterday, if weather permits I want to drop tank & tried to getit fired up. but I HATE cold, so not liekly to happen.... GOing sat. morning to pickup Waggy springs for the front from Chris & the ubolt plates he made me

[Big Red 95]

Waggy Springs? i have not heard of that before. Are they stock springs that give lift on a YJ. What is the benefit to using them? I didn't know you could us them on other jeeps.

[YJeXtreme]

The old wagoneer front leaf springs are overall same lngth as YJ, however the centerpin is offset forward by 2" giving me a 2" stretch without altering shackles,etc... very common & easy mod for YJ's

[Big Red 95]

That is pretty Cool. I have my old springs still laying around from when i lifted my wagon.

[YJeXtreme]

I got the front springs from Chris on Sunday, need to take a trip to Roanoke Spring works to have some 5/8" Ubolts made up for the Dana44, and install new springs. I'm going to be removing a leaf to help lower them a bit and soften them up. Waiting on time for me or Sean to head to Crozet to pickup the stick of 1 1/2 DOM .250wall for my steering links. I am currently in process of working out a plan to convert the 9" to 6x5.5 lug pattern, as I can get some 16" 6 lug wheels for a good price from Chris' friend. and I already have all the 6lug parts for the Dana 44 from my donor housing that I snagged the Flattops from. Should save me a good bit of $$ and time. Latest date for wheeling is the EOD run, that's my plan for trial run out at Crozet. Hoping sooner, but either way, first trip will be Crozet, since I can trailer it, and i'm no more than 200ft from the truck and trailer at a given time....

[YJeXtreme]

Well I bought some different tires last night. Some 38x14.50R15 TSL Swamper/SX Radials about 40% tread left, will fit the wheels I already have laying around. plan on trying to get them mounted this weekend. Going to try to also get my Ubolts made this week. SYE will have to wait til next paycheck, bills are killer... LOL I'm going to invest in thermal overalls and some heavy gloves and just work in the damn cold!!

[rubican!]

looks like its coming along. And yeah man not having a garage SUCKS. Next house will def have a garage.

[evolution]

just takes time... let meknow if you want them rear spring plates...if you need some 1 1/4 .25 wall dom, i can get it too.. i just bought some and it was 95 bucks plus tax...12 foot pc..

[bajonesy77]

if you need some 1 1/4 .25 wall dom, i can get it too.. i just bought some and it was 95 bucks plus tax...12 foot pc.. good stuff and great price :D

[hadfield4wd]

that is a good price evo.

I get my steering links from Driveline in Rocky Mount. I get it already cut, drilled, tapped. It is 1.25 .25 DOM alloy 4130. No welds to fail.

[YJeXtreme]

Anyone know local place to get 1 1/2 HREW going to make tube fenders from it?

[hadfield4wd]

Call Driveline it rocky mount. Slim will answer the phone. They don't do volume so it is a little more expensive. Tell him you know me.

540-483-3590

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks Matt, i also got price on my driveshaft work today.... going to be using one from a shortbed f150 cutdown to length....i'll have maybe 150 in it total for shaft, new joints & shorten/balance. i plan on alot of pics/updates this weekend

[hadfield4wd]

They do good work. They did my wheel wells. Tehy stand behind their work as well. They messed up my wheel wells and just made some new ones. No questions asked. I didn't even realize it until I went to pick them up. There were 2 sets there, one bent wrong and one right and they apologized for the mishap. They make things right. It's nice to find shops with integrity.

When you're down there as Slim to see his bronco.

[xjtrailrider]

I always use FleetPride in Roanoke. Ted does good work and has a laser balancer to make sure you don't get any vibs.

[hadfield4wd]

Fleet Pride has done my last couple ones as well. If JT is down at driveline might as well save a trip downtown.

[YJeXtreme]

Ted has built 2 for me front scratch, so I continue to use him for al my driveshft work. Will update later in the weekend.

[YJeXtreme]

didnt get as much done this weekend as I had planned... but I broke down the old 33s from my wheels for the jeep by hand.... removed valve stems cleaned wheels & painted them semi-gloss black, mounted the 38s halfway onto wheels going to get a shop to finish outer beads.... Removed the front YJ springs, cussed the bolts on the waggy springs had to use the 12ton press to removed them from the bushings.... new springs installed on jeep...I do however need to remove 2 of the 5 leafs to soften them up & level them out with the rear springs. Also started remounting my Warn rear bumper. WIll get more done on friday if it's decent outside.

[YJeXtreme]

some pics

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[xjmudman96]

looking good :thumb: makes me wanna do some painting :harhar:

[YJeXtreme]

Dropped the gas tank today... Cleaned all the mud and gunk from the skid-plate, finished bolting up the rear bumper. Will be removing the rear-springs next weekend as I'm getting another set of Waggy springs from Brett, so will be looking at overall stretch of 4" in the wheelbase, pushing it to apprx 98" Also got my Crank sensor issue figured out... Had a MAJOR brain-dead moment, haha. I still need to mount the Rad, and figure out all the damn vacuum hoses. took my Tires to my buddy Jeff to finish mounting them, will have 'em back Monday. After payday ordering my splined hubs, picking up Poly-body bushings, and U-bolts

[evolution]

thought you was goin to put the weld on bead locks, and just wondering why didnt ya finish the tires yourself? i didnt know if i was missing something..lol.. but jeep looks good.. do you have me any prints yet? or need them other u-bolt plates yet?:thumb:

[YJeXtreme]

Beadlocks and new wheels have to wait til I have more $$$. Wheels I'm using now are 15x10 i got for FREE. I'll get back with you soon Chris on those plates and When I have those drawings done.

[YJeXtreme]

picked up my wheels & tires tonight. GOnna reinstall gastank this weekend & pickup the other waggy springs from Brett. WIll get some pics then too hopefully with the rear stretched the 2" & marking cut lines on the tub. Will be doing custom rear tube flairs. need to figure out the vacuum lines so i can get it running.

[Big Red 95]

That thing is goning to be sick when you get it done. Just let me know when you wnat the springs.

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks bro, I sent yuou a text earlier. Saturday is good for me. Hoping weather is nice so I can get alot done this weekend. Here's smoe crappy cell phone pics of tires all mounted up on the wheels. Going tomorrow for job interview, if it pans out, I'll definately have the funds for jeep and have it finished by end of may, and have it finally payed off!

[bajonesy77]

damn thats gonna be a big jeep! good luck with the interview bro.

[YJeXtreme]

figure after body lift is cut down to about 3/4" & spring packs are softened up it'll set about 3-4" lower overall. still gonna be a beast though. Also got some new decals on order for it.... should have em in about a weekl.

[MikeB78]

Good luck with the interview man, trust me I know how bad it sucks to keep going to a job you hate every day. Funny thing is that you are trying to get out of HSN while I am trying to get in. Im supposed to know something by Friday from them. Once again good luck :2thumbsup::2thumbsup:

[xjmudman96]

That thing is a beast. All I need is an adjustable track bar to put my front end back up where it's supposed to be, but I found myself looking for a new job as well. So for now still riding like a redneck:D. It's like 3" higher in the rear.
Hopefully we'll all be right come spring cause it looks like we got another month of winter @least:sSc_eek2:

[YJeXtreme]

Got gas tank back in today, and front springs apart, and back together. Really softened 'em up like I wanted, similar to the 2" YJ Springs I was previously going to run. Ordered my Hub assemblies tonight, and will be going to Roanoke Spring works for my U-bolts tomorrow. Saturday hope to have it on wheels for first time in way too many months.

[YJeXtreme]

Got my hubs, but forgot to budget out for new Wheel studs, and wheel bearings... :mad: Picked up the waggy springs from Brett today, and installed them. They need to be rearched, they've sagged out about an 1" Did get the rear back in, and tires bolted up, and on the ground. Didn't get a change to start removing flairs and marking my cut lines. Will wait til body lift is removed to get it right.

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[evolution]

let me know i can rearch them springs for ya.. im not sure what noke springs works cost..:thumb:

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks bro, but Roanoke Spring only gonna charge $32 or so, which is cheaper than the gas to and from your place to drop 'em off and pick 'em up. Will get them done soon.

Trying to get Autocad installed so I can design shackle reversal mounts... I refuse to pay over $300 for M.O.R.E.'s kit. It's just 4 pieces of 1/4" plate cut and welded to a piece of 1/4" thick angle. I can steal measurements from my buddies YJ.

[YJeXtreme]

Some boredom w/ Autocad, designed the Front Ubolt plates to fit the Dana 44, since driver side is diff due to spring perch cast into housing.

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[YJeXtreme]

spent today fixing the ground wires on my harness. Headlights, horn & signal lights all working now. Fuel pump primes with key on. Starter still not engaging... Still some wire tracing to do... Gonna try to finally get it fired this weekend...

[hadfield4wd]

Check to see if the motor came from an auto jeep. If so check the nuetral safety circuit.

[xjtrailrider]

spent today fixing the ground wires on my harness. Headlights, horn & signal lights all working now. Fuel pump primes with key on. Starter still not engaging... Still some wire tracing to do... Gonna try to finally get it fired this weekend...

Not turning at all or is the bendix/solenoid messed up?

[YJeXtreme]

nothing at all... i can hook push button to starter directly & it turns like a champ. So its the wire between the bulkhead-ECM-Distribution Box - Starter. somewhere in there.... i'm sure it's something small & simple. I replaced all my relays with working ones from my old harness. all fuses are good. I'm more interested in figuring out the vacuum hoses..... oh joy....

[YJeXtreme]

got jeep fired up today!! Only issue is ingition switch/wire....I learned that when i hit the brake pedal it'll crank with or without key on/in. SO definately a short I have to find. It's already driving me nuts.... Waiting on some $$$ to order parts. Plan is to be at the EOD run frorm crozet

[Big Red 95]

I have heard of push button starters but that is the first push pedal starter i have heard of. I hate tracking down wiring problems. I got rid of a bunch of stuff under the hood when i rebuild the engine in the wagon. i prefer the KISS method to wiring.

[Big Red 95]

did you ever figure out that wiring?

[YJeXtreme]

Haven't touched it since... Started my new job/training last monday. I should have the $$ any day now and have my list of parts to order. Shooting for EOD Run at latest to be done by.

[YJeXtreme]

ppordered my SYE last night & tryinv to work deals on s&h for large order of front axle parts Ordering my exhaust parts tomorrow & begin install this weekend. Should be done by early/mid may.

[Big Red 95]

I thought you were almost done. sounds like a bunch of stuff to do yet but i guess that with all you have done already it really is just a few loose ends.

[hadfield4wd]

ppordered my SYE last night & tryinv to work deals on s&h for large order of front axle parts Ordering my exhaust parts tomorrow & begin install this weekend. Should be done by early/mid may.

Did you try Chase at East Coast Gear Supply?

[YJeXtreme]

no, but thanks for info matt, i found a dealer on ebay i've dealt with before. Ordered R&P w/ install kit Fri. New Spindle studs on their way too. Going to advance soon to get wheel bearings, ujoints, calipers, etc... Sean is bringing home my D.O.M. for the steering links

[YJeXtreme]

Started tear down of T-case for the SYE install. Going to switch springs around this weekend and get her back on 4-wheels and move it off the driveway. I seriously need to do some spring cleaning in the garage so I have CLEAN space to finish my dad's galaxie Finally. Plans are still to be rolling and ready for mid-May and be at EOD run in Crozet.

[YJeXtreme]

Rain is cutting into my plans to work on the jeep... Will have the tcase finished tomorrow. Going to take the front axle out and over to sean's for the r&p to be setup and to cut the d.o.m. to length for my center link.

[YJeXtreme]

tcase is done & installed, axle at seans for R&P install. O2 sensor & exhaust pipe on order, got to goto CRW for catalytic & muffler, Going to try to drop driveshaft off at Fleetpride thursday & have it back friday. Waiting on brakelines to arrive . I should be rolling in 2-3wks.

[YJeXtreme]

Picked up my muffler/cat from Phillip at CRW, tail pipes are in, trying to get the old bolts out of the manifold flange.... Also swapped the springs around, and going to add a leaf to the ones up front since they're soft and sagged out. This should level it out about right. Going to get the
3rd member set into the 9" housing and sealed/torqued down, and start setting up the rear brakes today. Also should have the new braid brake lines mounted in the next day or so. Will also be picking up a set of shocks from Paul inthe next week or so, and after that I'm about "done" for the time being atleast....

[YJeXtreme]

Rear axle is together, and back in the Jeep for good, as I can weld the perches with it under the jeep, will just have to remove the ubolts as i weld. Also got the rear brake line installed. I still need to make the hard lines from the wheel-cylinders to the brake hose, and install the brake shoes & drums.

[evolution]

hey pal, i will get them shock tabs done for ya early this week...:thumb:

[YJeXtreme]

Front axle is back, thanks Sean! it's sitting under the jeep, started putting the shafts in and found out the Long side I have from a chevy is about 1" too long. A buddy of mine has a bunch for a ford, so going to pick it up this weekend along with my shock tabs from Chris. Also plan on going to get the shocks from Paul.

I got to pull the exhaust manifold and take to machine shop to remove the broken studs/bolts that hold the manifold to the exhaust pipe

[YJeXtreme]

Dropped driveshaft off w/ Slim at Driveline Fab in Boonesmill, My mom is being kind enough to pickup my rotors today for me. Plans are for sat night/sunday to get body lift out, new body bushings in, and all bolted back up, cut the rear quarters to fit the 2" stretch, get the front hub assembly & rotors on, reflare the broken brake fittings back onto the brake line. Waiting on front Calipers so I can bleed the brake system. I still need to mount the radiator, and fill it with coolant. I should if all goes as planned be running and mobile around wednesday of next week.

[hadfield4wd]

Slims a good dude. And a wheeler.

[YJeXtreme]

Going to pickup my driveshaft tomorrow AM. Didn't get as much done today as planned due to rain, and driving around trying to get all the little nickle and dime parts. Hubs are on the spindles, but apparently i was missing some parts, and going to replace the spindle nuts. Thanks to Paul picked up some Old Man Emu nitro-charged shocks off his JK that I'll be removing the bar-pin from and using on my YJ. Will be working on the jeep during week before I head into work at noon.

[evolution]

better hurry up, you have less than 12 days....:2thumbsup:

[YJeXtreme]

If i have to leave work friday at 5pm and go straight to my parents house.... I'll get it done... trust me... Also Big thanks to Chris for the UBER-BEEFY shock tabs he made. And thanks for Dave helping out all day today running for parts w/ me, and helping install the axles and spindles. Come hell or high-water I will be at crozet. the body lift may still be on, but at this point I don't give a damn! lol

[YJeXtreme]

Well, hit a few setbacks, so won't be at crozet... But making progress still. Drive shaft came back too long the first time around due to a clerical error at the shop, but Slim and Driveline fixed it up the following day at no extra cost. They originally cut it to 29 1/4' instead of 24 1/4" someone misread the 24 as 29... but again fixed quickly with no hassle, and a big appology. Kudos to them for stepping up and getting it redone ASAP. Also my outer wheel bearing retaining washers are no-where to be found... So trying to find them and I need new spindle lock-nuts. Should be done in the next 2 weeks... Gotta wait for paydays so i have more $$$ for parts.

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[rubican!]

sucks you wont be at crozet man but its looking good. Cant wait to see it in action.

[xjtrailrider]

Lookin good JT, how is that 4.0 running? Good to know you got the heart of a XJ in the beast!

[YJeXtreme]

Had a slight snag w/ the front brake hoses.... Jeep parts are mostly metric :mad: whereas the GM calipers are standard 7/16" for the brakehose bolt... Had to redrill the brake hoses to fit the GM sized line bolt. I had to make a small notch in my belly pan so I could drop the trans/tcase in the right spot. The gues-ti-mate pinion angle is almost dead on, Needs to be angled up about 1.5 degree more. My steering links are welded up. I still need to order the jam nuts I forgot 1st time around. Weather decided to turn ugly so couldn't get much finished today.

[Scrambled]

She seems a lil high in the rear bro you gonna take a leaf out of the rear spring pack?

Nickel and dime parts are always a PITA!

Later
Sean

[YJeXtreme]

Already removed 2 leaves from each pack in the rear. It's a two Main leaf design spring, the fronts are old and VERRRRY sagged out. Going to possibly get another mainleaf added into them, and when the S.R.S. is complete it'll also help level it out. The lift is actually about ideal once the body liftis removed.

As of today I got the exhaust finished finally, and all the broken brake lines have been reflared with new fittings. Still missing some small odd/end parts to finish up the brakes before I can bleed them. Radiator is also bolted in, just need new hoses, and fill the system up.

Still looking for vacuum diagrams for the emisison system....

[YJeXtreme]

anyone have tip/trick on removing the shifter rod from the shifter base on the ax15? the cherokee rod is too short for the wrangler. i have a spare to swap on but need to get them seperated first....

[xjtrailrider]

anyone have tip/trick on removing the shifter rod from the shifter base on the ax15? the cherokee rod is too short for the wrangler. i have a spare to swap on but need to get them seperated first....

JT, The answer is in this thread from NAXJA;http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1032963&highlight=shifter+removal

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks Jon! Btw, thanks again for that motor/tranny she runs strong as hell!!

[xjtrailrider]

Thanks Jon! Btw, thanks again for that motor/tranny she runs strong as hell!!

:2thumbsup: Anytime!

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks Jon! Btw, thanks again for that motor/tranny she runs strong as hell!!

[YJeXtreme]

Got some accomplished thanks to my loving Girlfriend. She helped fill the radiator up yesterday, then today she helped me mount the electric fan, beat the hell out of some old brakedrum/spinles to seperate them so I could snag a small piece of hardware that I lost off my 9". Then helped me get the parts together for the rear brake drums, and cleaned out the inside! She kept pushin me to stay motivated, and for that I'm thankful. I got the pinion angle set, and started to burn in the spring perches.

Total done friday/today:
-Finished install of rear brakes
-Mounted Elec. Fan
-Hooked up Cooling hoses
-Filled Radiator
-Hookedup throttle cable
-Pinion Angle Set
-Welded 1/2 of one rear spring perch
-Front shock mounts tacked in place
-Inside of jeep cleaned out

To Do List for tomorrow:
-Finish welding spring perches
-Finish welding Shock Tabs
-Finish mounting drag link
-Replace U-joints in front D/S
-Install Serpentine Belt
-Bleed Brakes/Adjust rear shoes
-Wire Elec Cooling Fan
-Install Locking Hubs
-Finish Install of Shocks
-Fill differentials, Tcase, etc....
-Hook up Winch


Other Stuff that Needs to be done but may not get done tomorrow:
-Remove Body Lift
-Trim rear panels for stretch
-Trace down cross wire from ignition switch

I'm just about done!!! Pics tomorrow hopefully!!

[rubican!]

wow thats alot of stuff

[YJeXtreme]

It's alot in writing... but it's alot of simple stuff that normally doesn't take too long... Today I didn't get as much done as I had wanted... I removed the rear axle, got the perches welded up and shock tabs done on the rear. Axle back in. I need to finish tigtening all the new brake line fittings, a couple are loose and leaking when pressure applied. I started trying to trace down the wiring issue, and it has lead me to believe it's under the dash... When key turned to crank, the Brake warning light comes on the dash.... hit the brakes and the starter cranks...

Can I say I've not remember what I used to enjoy about spending All Day every Day outside in the heat working on cars.... (man I sold old... LOL)

[evolution]

thats good man.. maybe soon we can go wheeling....:2thumbsup:

[bajonesy77]

Got some accomplished thanks to my loving Girlfriend. She helped fill the radiator up yesterday, then today she helped me mount the electric fan, beat the hell out of some old brakedrum/spinles to seperate them so I could snag a small piece of hardware that I lost off my 9". Then helped me get the parts together for the rear brake drums, and cleaned out the inside! She kept pushin me to stay motivated, and for that I'm thankful. I got the pinion angle set, and started to burn in the spring perches.

Total done friday/today:
-Finished install of rear brakes
-Mounted Elec. Fan
-Hooked up Cooling hoses
-Filled Radiator
-Hookedup throttle cable
-Pinion Angle Set
-Welded 1/2 of one rear spring perch
-Front shock mounts tacked in place
-Inside of jeep cleaned out

To Do List for tomorrow:
-Finish welding spring perches
-Finish welding Shock Tabs
-Finish mounting drag link
-Replace U-joints in front D/S
-Install Serpentine Belt
-Bleed Brakes/Adjust rear shoes
-Wire Elec Cooling Fan
-Install Locking Hubs
-Finish Install of Shocks
-Fill differentials, Tcase, etc....
-Hook up Winch


Other Stuff that Needs to be done but may not get done tomorrow:
-Remove Body Lift
-Trim rear panels for stretch
-Trace down cross wire from ignition switch

I'm just about done!!! Pics tomorrow hopefully!!
The time it took for you to think and post all of this you could have got half that stuff finished!:harhar: keep at it, youll be out breaking stuff and having to fix it before you know it. hehe

[YJeXtreme]

HAh thanks Brandon. taking off work 1/2 day tomorrow gonna get to busin ass on it I traced down the wiring issue I think...somewhere under dash which makes no sense..... unless something between the 93 6cyl harness changed from the 95 4cyl harness under the dash.... turn ign & brake warning light comes on dash.... hit brakes & starter turns over........ still need bolts for stock bodymounts.... hardware store is loving me lately.... spent over $20 just on nuts/bolts so far in last week lol

[YJeXtreme]

Got alot accomplished yesterday... but alas, thanks to defect parts it is not complete. Advance sold me a fubar Right Caliper, so it's going back here in a few hours. (Upset Advance on 419 is no longer open til 12/Midnight) Jeep did make it's firts maiden voyage under it's own power. I drove it around the field 1x with just rear brakes. Will upload pics/video later on.

To Do List:

Replace Caliper/Bleed front brakes
Wire Elec. Fan
Install Hardware for Shocks
Install front D/S
Install Locking Hubs
Install Serpentine Belt
Re-check torque on all suspension bolts, etc...
Test Drive/Break In period


Also at some point going to replace the dash harness with the one I bought with my engine harness to try and resolve the ignition/brake cross over problem.

[YJeXtreme]

Caliper was fine... morons who rebuilt it put in a slug instead of bleed screw. It looked like a bleed screw, but it wasnt.... Got it fixed, brakes bled, and rear drums adjusted out. Serpentine belt installed and tensioned, along w/ A/C compressor is on, Which leads me to my question... Anyone have write up on converting A/C compressor into an on-board air system? Going back over to finish install of hub assemblies, and recheck all torque specs, but first dinner is calling my name.

Thanks to Dave for helpin me out today get stuff fixed. And to my wonderful g/f for helping me the last few weekends, and giving me extra motivation to get the beast done.

[YJeXtreme]

Not had tme to touch jeep much...went to install locking hubs...but was missingpieces... whoever removed them before i bought axle lost the spring retainer....so just bough some warn premium hubs. July a busy month for me weekend wise.... but Plan on replacing thermostat friday & wiring elec fan to ingition switch. end of july early aug I'll have time to swap the dash wirirng harness to try & fix my ignition/brake wire cross... Sean going to haul it to his house fr the meet & greet. Mobile enough for trp onto trailer and maybe around the block lol

[vanillathril]

When I saw your Jeep sitting in the yard the other afternoon I seriously almost ran off the road.. then I gave serious consideration to turning around and checking it out. It looked like a monster, and I guess I don't see them with a lot of serious work very often. I've always wanted a Jeep but am pretty new to the "scene" and most of the Jeep's I've seen cruising around are mall crawlers (admittedly like my own thus far).. haha!

Really dig it!

[YJeXtreme]

Thanks bro. I got more planned for next year. full custom cage tied into frame at 6points, hydro assist steering, on board air & custom beadlocks. Racing seats & 5pt harnesses, atlas tcase, full chromoly shafts....

[hadfield4wd]

Thanks bro. I got more planned for for ever and ever and ever.

fixed it for you.:D

[Scrambled]

fixed it for you.:D

So true so true. . . they are never truly "done":rolleyes-1::D

See you Sat JT.

Later
Sean

[YJeXtreme]

Haha, thanks Matt.

[YJeXtreme]

Ripped the stock trans mount in half Sunday... New Poly, hi-performance will be in tomorrow AM and installed. Still having over-heating issues after swap of t-stat. Going to get a new radiator from Evercool, they have best price prices in town so far, with lifetime warranty. I did get the new hubs installed today, and they work flawlessly. Still have to reseal the rear axles, and the t-case to transmission. Also the rear main brake line is leaking from the fitting. Couldn't get it tight enough as a previous owner stripped it... will have to cut it off and reflair new fitting on.

[hadfield4wd]

There is not a seal between the t case and tranny. If it's leaking then either you rear output of the tranny is leaking or the front output of the t case. What rad are you using?

[YJeXtreme]

I was trying to be cheap and lazy using the rad from the 2.5 but I've safe from buying a new one... just sold motor/trans out of my 69 Fairlane, and will be using my AFCO Aluminum Race radiator with a 20" elec fan. It kept my big block cool, so shouldn't have any issues. It was made for 5.0 mustangs, but Chris is going to weld on mounting tabs for me soon.

[Big Red 95]

Where's the pics?

[YJeXtreme]

Been busy, not gotten anything done on the jeep as I had planned, We moved 2 wks ago, and are still in midst of getting settled into our new townhouse closer to where we grew up. Closer to my parents (aka our babysitter, my garage/shop and my projects) So now I'm 2-3mins from my folks vs 15 as it was before, saving alot of $$ in gas over the long run, and a bit cheaper on rent/utilities.

Anywho.... Thanks to Chris (evolution) my AFCO Radiator is welded up with some mounting tabs, I bit the bullet today and bought a new waterpump, figured the old one possibly had 93k if it was never replaced, and it's a precautionary measure. If new rad & water pump don't resolve overheating the head is coming off and I'll tear it apart, clean it, check for warpage/cracks and rebuild it. But that is a last resort option. I also got new battery today so I can start and move the jeep again... I plan to spend one of the next 2 weekends thrashing on it, since I'll be unable to make big dogs due to lack of fundage. Spent all my spare play funds on getting the new place to live.

[YJeXtreme]

Well major bummer, I was too quick in my measuring for my AFCO Rad... It would fit perfectly if I had full hydro steering... I didn't take into consideration the gear box, so the rad sets on top of it, and hits the steering linkage from the column, so will be going to Everide to pickup new rad today or tomorrow.... Pulled Water pump off, it looks to be fairly new, no corrosion, etc... and inside of the block is very clean. Hope to be running by this weekend again...

[79CJ5]

JT,
Is your 2.5L rad in good shape? If so how much and pm me your phone number please.
Thanks,
Anthony

[YJeXtreme]

New rad from Everide is in, finally think I got all the air burped out of the system... Still runs warm in my opinion at 210-215ish. I'm running a new Stant 180* thermostat, performance Alum. core rad from Everide, with Highflow Elec fan that stays on from time jeep is started. However what I've been reading today seems that most people's 4.0s and 4.2s run daily at 210ish. Any input?

Also finally got the new poly trans mount installed. Works much better.

[xjtrailrider]

The HO 4.0 will run on the warm side. All of mine run from 195-210. How is the A/F ratio? You may be able to richen the mixture some to cool it off a few degrees.

[evolution]

hey man, sorry that the other rad. didnt work, sean told me what happened... we had the same problem with jamies jeepster.. we just cut the hood a lil bit and it fit fine..

[hadfield4wd]

Yep 210 is what it should be at.

[YJeXtreme]

No Idea on the A/F ratio Jon, nor really how to check it, or adjust it on a fuel injected vehicle LOL. I'm new to the world of inline 6's, always had V8s and 2 diff 4cyl, one being the jeep, the other my old cavalier... My big block fords always ran cool at 180, and would peak at around 200 sitting still in traffic with extreme temps outside. Going to finally get the rear axles sealed up right today, front D/S installed, and remove the body lift.

[xjtrailrider]

You can use a scan tool to check the A/F ratio since you are OBD2 now. Too fool the ECU, you can move the "MAT" (manifold air temperature) sensor to a cooler location like the air box/air tube, this will allow the sensor to send a cooler reading to the ECU and the ECU will compensate with a slightly richer mixture. But you need to check the A/F ratio first to make sure you are not already on the rich side or you could throw it too far the wrong way.

[YJeXtreme]

You can use a scan tool to check the A/F ratio since you are OBD2 now. Too fool the ECU, you can move the "MAT" (manifold air temperature) sensor to a cooler location like the air box/air tube, this will allow the sensor to send a cooler reading to the ECU and the ECU will compensate with a slightly richer mixture. But you need to check the A/F ratio first to make sure you are not already on the rich side or you could throw it too far the wrong way.

I'm not running OBD II, im running factory YJ OBD-1, I had gotten acomplete yj harness & ecm from ebay for a 93 yj with 4.0

[xjtrailrider]

Okay, then you would have to get the A/F ratio with a sniffer at the tail pipe but either way moving the MAT will richen the mixture slightly

[bajonesy77]

The only wayto get a correct a/f ratio is with a wideband a/f gauge with the sensor before the cat.converter and 12-24 inches from the manifold. Making changes to change the ratio without knowing what it is will result in nothing good, too rich and your wasting gas and too lean and detenation. I was into hondas and built a turbo engine and had to tune it for a/f but that was in a honda with a chipped ecu and datalogging capabilities thru a autometer wideband gauge.

[YJeXtreme]

Oh well, jeep runs fine, just warmer than I'm used to with other vehicles I've owned and built... I got a little bit done today, pulled the rear axles and resealed them with silicone to fix them from leaking. Readjusted the rear drums, and started to check torque on all suspension bolts. Got a few more to do, and that'll be done tomorrow. Also plan to install front D/S and rear shocks. Then a small joy ride in the creek at my parents to check suspension out. LoL

[Big Red 95]

I had someone tell me you can use a vacuum cage to get the A/F ratio set right. they said that at the point of highest vacuum should be a good ratio. not sure if that only applies to carbed engine though. It is probably different with FI.

[YJeXtreme]

I'm not concerned with it at the moment, Jeep runs fine, and from what i've been told by numerous 4.0 owners, they run norm at 210. I've ran the jeep for about 30min intervals, playing around the fields at my Parent's without any issues.

I got rear shocks mounted today, and all suspension bolts torqued down. Need to fill front diff and install drive shaft, along with modify my 4x4 shifter to fit the AX-15 since it's bigger in girth than the AX5 that the shifter was mounted to previously. I apparently didn't seal my pass. side rear axle well enough, it's still leaking, not as bad as it was, but still leaking. Also got the winch wired up too. Slowly making progress, should be done this coming weekend.

[Scrambled]

Good to see you today my friend. As you have stated the temp range on the 4.0 is well within range of normal operating temps. To make it cooler is a simple process . . . upgrade the rad or just run "water wetter" till the budget allows. Multiple other options Im not gonna waste my breathe on as you already know.:p As far as the rest . . . I will head over and run a live data stream on the ECM and we can go from there bro.
Keep in mind running the OBD 1 will limit the amount of data.

All BS aside just finish the damn thing . . . I miss wheeling with you
bro!:2thumbsup:

[YJeXtreme]

Got front d/s installed this AM, and front diff filled with fluid, also got tcase shifter bolted up, but still need to adjust the rod a little before can finish hooking it up. Will have to remove body lift for it to operate properly without rubbing the trans tunnel.... I HATE Body lifts... Will reseal rear axle and likely get body lift removed this evening.

As for upgrading the Rad Sean... only upgrade would be a remote mount of a much larger/thicker cored radiator like the one I had in my fairlane. But then I loose visibility, and streetability. The rad in it is an upgrade from Everide, it's an aluminum core, performance radiator. running a 17" Elec fan.

PS I did manually pull it into 4-Low and played around in the yard some... DAMN I love 5.13s and the 4.0L, there's a few stumps in our back field about 16" tall or more depending on angle you go from, and it crawled over them in 1st gear w/o any throttle or hesitation. I'm gonna love hitting potts, crozet, etc... still go to get the feel for it, so first trip will be to a buddies house this weekend if his rigs are still in one piece, or Crozet on Oct 9th

[YJeXtreme]

Got the tcase shifter fully hooked upto tcase, still need minor adjustment in the rod, but it shifts betweens 4hi/4lo (can't go into 2wd until removed bodylift)

Question for anyone who can help... Front axle hums like crazy when hubs are locked in, unlock hubs, and remain in 4WD no more hum once they disengage. Any ideas?

[YJeXtreme]

Ordered Locker for front yesterday.... going to tear back into front end find out where noise/vibes coming from.... I was lazy and broke when I put the axle shafts in, so did not relpace the Ujoints... (stupid Idea i know, should've waited a few days and spent the $25-40 on new joints...) So going to replace them, and repack all my wheel bearings, spindle bearings, etc.... It's a rotational droaning sound. Will be ready, and fully locked up for Crozet on Oct 9

[rubican!]

I have to say im really excited to see the punisher in action. Having known it before it was torn down and then seeing it rebuilt and IN action will be interesting.Is this going to be shake down? Looks to be an exciting trip to crozet. I cant wait.

[YJeXtreme]

Yep it's the shake down run... already a few things I know will need to be done, but I'm anxious to wheel it once before I resolve those issues... Front springs need add-a-leaf which I'll steal from the rear springs since they're newer and far too stiff. Will replace bushings in front springs w/ poly bushings, and likely new "boomerang" shackles

[YJeXtreme]

Well I feel like a dumbass.... I ordered the WRONG D44 locker. I got one for a D44HD, which is too large to fit in my carier. I had ordered the Yukon Spartan locker. Emailed the Company yesterday, and got carrier back in/together. Beleive I found the source of my noise.... My inner short-side shaft is bent... I had to grind the old ujoint down to pull it out, and the new one the cap will not seat in properly to fit the new clips on....

[YJeXtreme]

Jeep is back together... I just shipped the wrong locker back on Thursday, will be another 2wks or so before I get the correct one... so will install it at a later time. Good news though, the bent shaft was the source of my vibes/noise even at low speed.

[YJeXtreme]

We made some significant progress on the suspension of the jeep today. Thanks a ton to Brian and Sean for loaning time, space, tools, etc... Brian should have some during and after pics... Removed the dual main leaf from rear springs, and added a small leaf from the rear pack to the front springs... Results about 3/4" drop in rear and 3/4" drop in front with still decent flex on both ends. Rear was extremely stiff before, haven't had it out to test yet. We also replaced the leaf spring bushings on the front springs since they were from Brett's 85ish Grand Wagoneer... alot of miles and years later the were toasted.... Need some new front shackles (stock ones are thin and crappy) along with new shackle bushings. Will pull body lift once Sean has lift installed in garage for quicker and safer experience.... Plan to be out wheeling in about 2-3wks

[drakan1908]

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[drakan1908]

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[drakan1908]

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Sean, What are you looking at??? :sSc_eek2:.......:rotflmao5:
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[YJeXtreme]

Thanks for posting pics Brian, I got the jeep home today... Rode around yard some and seems to be alot tighter... Will be either making set of front shackles out of 3/8" steel or buying a set. and replacing the shackle bushings w/ polybushings.

[YJeXtreme]

I got the body lift off today.... was a bit of a fiasco as I had apparently left my box of hardware at Sean's last weekend... All bolts came out with a little elbow grease, and some back strain with a breaker bar... Body setting back on the frame. for now... I have one bolt that is stuck inside the body bushing... Cut it in half, going to apply alot of head, and beat the hell out of it. Looks a lot better, and stance is completely leveled out. Just need some beefier front shackles at stock height... Have a set of aftermarket shackles I ran on a car before... will have to cut them shorter, and drill 1 new hole in each peice. They're 1/4" much better than the stock stamped pieces, until I get my boomerang shackles... Will followup with picks tomorrow!

[evolution]

did ya use the bushings i give ya, i did give them to you and not someone else.. hell i cant remember... thats bad...i can make ya a set of shackles out of 3/8's if ya want..

[YJeXtreme]

I bought some poly bushings from another friends... I still got the rubber ones you gave me... but I ended up needing a whole set... Another friend of mine has a cad drawing of boomerang shackles. He just gotta put the pin drive into their plasma table and cut 'em.

[hadfield4wd]

going to apply alot of head, and beat the hell out of it.

Interesting technique.:sSc_eek2:

[YJeXtreme]

isn't it though? lol. tried hitting it with side of 5lb hammer... not enough room to get a good enough swing to knock it out....

[evolution]

ah, i just saw that...(Cut it in half, going to apply alot of head, and beat the hell out of it).... man thats just wrong....lmao...

[YJeXtreme]

hell I read it 3x or more and just now realized it.. haha.

[YJeXtreme]

Body lift out, poly body bushings installed, Looks much better. Not nearly as high.

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[YJeXtreme]

picked up a set of black vinyl YJ seats tonight... Front and rear w/ brackets. I'm trying to scavenger up the read side brackets that hold the seat to the side of the tub... Paid $75 for entire set... not bad. Driver's seat has some tears. Believe their older YJ, have JEEP in the material of the backseat all over as the pattern.... No more ugly tan Rio Grande seats for me! Next step will be corbeaus w/ harnesses tied into cage.

[Big Red 95]

I havn't been on here for some time. i am glad to see you were able to use the old Waggy springs. good idea changing those bussings. they were definately waisted.

[YJeXtreme]

Well, since the initial "completion" I have been fighting my rear axle housing... It's leaked horrible since I got it together, so last month I installed new Axle Bearings, Seals, and Races... only proved to make the leaking issue worse... and after my 1st trip on the street during the SCMM Cruise on Williamson 2wks ago, the jeep ate up the driver's side bearing completely welding the cage to the race... Replaced bearing and seal again on Tuesday, took it out for 30mins yesterday, and same bearing side was smoking, and pass side pouring out gear lube... I was hoping to be able to nurse it until I could get my new housing together with Chromoly's and timken bearings... looks like Punisher is down and out until I'm done...

[YJeXtreme]

Ordered my Alloy USA 4140 chromoly shafts last night... Gotta get new bearings, wheel studs & retainers...