Pete M

I should have the hats early next week and then they will be shipped out as fast as I can (which is a pretty daunting task, as I've never sent out 77 boxes all at once).

Do make sure that your circuits can take it. I found out that the garage is underpowered and I blow the breaker if I weld longer than 5 seconds with my little pos stick welder. Hopefully we can upgrade the service to the garage this summer.

Or you could hook up a fan through a relay to a switch in the cab. That's what I ended up doing in the 88. It's been a great bandaid to a bad fan clutch. :roll:

My 88 came to me with the fan's temp sensor located in a hard tube spliced intothe lower radiator hose. Don't know why, but I doubt it was factory so maybe that would be an option for those without the boss in their radiator.

Likely just old door seals. I read that 97+ XJs have better seals and that they will fit our older rigs.

Sure. All depends on where the vacuum leak occurs.

The electric fan was not standard and came with things like A/C or (I think) the towing prep package.

I ordered the shipping boxes today so that only leaves ordering a few more of the camo stickers. Then all I can do is sit back and wait for the packaging insanity to begin. :popcorn: Oh, and to answer a misunderstanding that seems to be out there, the total price I send everyone includes shipping but does NOT include any donations to the ComancheClub site. The hats are not a fundraiser and the total I send you is the price it costs me.

No rush. I won't have them until next week. :D

He's got a TJ with the non-cad Dana 30, the driveshaft will be turning any time both front tires are turning. It's the crappy CAD Dana 30 that allows the front shaft to remain still when not in 4wd.

In theory, yes. But not enough to notice any difference. It simply doesn't take much energy to keep it spinning around compared to pushing your brick through the air. I'd rather leave it on just in case you need it (we just got 5 inches here with more on the way).

They don't let me pick all sorts of fancy color combos so I went with a nice neutral khaki. Feel free to dye yours any color you want. :D By the way, if anyone who hasn't ordered one wants one, NOW is the time to tell me. I may never again be able to reach the 45 hat minimum so this may be a one shot deal. And Disney World is always awesome.

Yup, I'm on it. :D I placed an order for the extra stickers I'll need, as well as the can-cozies (forest green with a white logo). I still need to order 75 shipping boxes. I went back to get a shot of the sample hat and he said it was mine anyway so he gave it to me. So without further ado, I give you the ComancheClub hats, 3 months in the making (and the journey isn't over yet). That is undoubtedly the most expensive cap I've ever bought (until the whole batch comes in that is).

I've noticed 0 difference in mpg between 2-hi and AWD in our Liberty. My theory is that essentially all the same parts are moving all the time either way. Just to clarify, the 242 isn't "gear driven" in the same way as the NP-205 or Atlas-2 are, but rather he's referring to the part of the t-case that gives you differentiation between the front and rear. The case is still a chain case like the 231.

So I finally got to see the hat and, other than a couple minor changes, it looks good. :D I forgot the camera though, so I'll have to go back so I can get you a picture of it. Since I've now officially ordered them all, in the coming days I'll be sending out reminders for those who haven't yet sent payment.

A 242 allows 4wd travel on dry pavement. A 231 requires a slippery surface or else damage is possible. I don't know the difference between the police 242 and the non-police 242.

aaaaaaaaaaand I'm back. Man do I feel sorry for all you spoiled floridians. Standing around in winter jackets when it's only 50* outside. I never even had to unpack my long pants or jacket the entire trip. :D

Looks like a simple fix. Thank goodness it didn't cause an accident. :eek:

Keys? Who needs keys? The 90 is missing the floor, the 88 has a busted rear axle, and good luck figuring out how to start the 86. :D

I picked up my infrared thermometer from Sears for under $50. :D Opens up a whole new world of problem solving possibilities.

He eventually parted it out. I have the gas tank and a couple other things from it. :D

Since all that's going on is ripping the poor guy a new one without actually knowing what's currently going on, I'm locking this topic for the time being. If anyone learns of anything new, feel free to PM me or better yet, PM Eagle and we'll go from there.

Not a lot of XJ left I see. :D Good luck Goatman!

Gearing really is your friend. I've got a 4.0 and do everything in 4lo. No amount of engine torque will be better than the sweet control that low gearing gives. Even the big dogs use low range for everything but maybe sand and mud pits. It lets your engine stay in its optimum rpm (which I think is about ~2k for the 4.0) at the same time the tires are at their optimum rpm. (granted that the terrain "optimum" will change which is probably why there has been an explosion in available gearings for t-case, both stock and aftermarket)

Yeah, he's wheelin in 2wd until he gets the front axle replaced.