CWLONGSHOT Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I mocked up some bumper ideas on paper today between work orders. I think I have come up with a good working plan. No pics as I haven't done anything. I stopped at the steel store and picked up the stock for my bumpers... :brows: :brows: I got 2x4, 2x3, 2x2, all .125 thick along with a couple 10''X24" scraps of diamond plate. Once home, I clamped some scraps together for a look at the actual idea. I haven't seen anything exactly like my idea, but I think it looks good. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Fixed! Well, kinda. No pictures as I'm a little embarrassed by the look of the welds. And I stripped the threads in one of the bolt holes in the steering box! :fs1: Now I have to drill it out, tap it, and put a 1/2" bolt in. The stock bolts are 7/16". Found out tomorrow I'm working a normal day, no 40 hour limit yet this week. Then I just have enough time for supper before my evening job at the drive-in. Can probably get out of there around 10:00 pm or so, at which time I still have to pack up the truck, and be up at 6 in the morning to have breakfast, shower and be on my way to JeepSkool for a weekend of camping and wheeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Fixed! Well, kinda. No pictures as I'm a little embarrassed by the look of the welds. And I stripped the threads in one of the bolt holes in the steering box! :fs1: Now I have to drill it out, tap it, and put a 1/2" bolt in. The stock bolts are 7/16". Found out tomorrow I'm working a normal day, no 40 hour limit yet this week. Then I just have enough time for supper before my evening job at the drive-in. Can probably get out of there around 10:00 pm or so, at which time I still have to pack up the truck, and be up at 6 in the morning to have breakfast, shower and be on my way to JeepSkool for a weekend of camping and wheeling. Looks are the icing, as long as you have good penetration you will be fine. Like a very good friend of mine says, a good grinder makes most people good welders. :shake: :brows: Now I have to drill it out, tap it, and put a 1/2" bolt in. The stock bolts are 7/16". BTW, IIRC the box bolts are bigger than 1/2". Use grade 8 and don't go any longer then you need to. Good luck camping/wheeling!!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The stock bolts are too short now, so I went to the hardware store to get longer ones. To be sure I took one of the old ones with me. a 7/16"-14 nut fits on them perfectly, so they are 7/16"(x4). 4.5" long bolts would be perfect, but they didn't have any, so I had to get 7/16x5". The threaded part of the bolts is just barely long enough. This afternoon I'm going to try to make it to Ziegler's bolt and nut house to get a 1/2" bolt and a 1/2" tap. Better selection than Fastenall. If they don't have 1/2x4.5", it's doesn't exist, meaning I have to again go with 5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep_freek88 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well yesterday after work I put my dash back together. I installed a new clutch master, and took it for a drive for the first time in ........forever :cheers: Man i love my MJ Oh Oh Oh and the day before i installed a new used speedo cable ........... 1989 xj with cruse had a cable that works great ! lucky find :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Tapped stripped steering box hole for 1/2" bolt. Installed 1/2x4.5" bolt. Drill 1/2" hole in center of roof. Installed CB antenna. Tuned antenna. SWR is now 1.9; best mounted on fender was 2.3. 5/8 wave antenna gives 1.2, but at 10 feet it's a little long... My 3' antenna looks too long on the roof. Need to get a 2'. Hooked up radio antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I made my front bumper this AM. Came out rite nice, if I do say so myself.... :clapping: :rotfl2: :shake: I started with a stick 5ft of 2x2 and added two pieces of 2x3 on top, for the top sides. Then decided I didn't like the flat/square front. So I cut an angle on it so the 2x3 paralleled the grill lines. I left it long enough to bisect another short piece of 2x2 for each side. Here is a couple mock up shots. I tacked it in position and removed it to the welding bench for all welding. I then cut caps for the open ends and welded them in and ground flush. Then I put it back on and welded it on to the Back bone winch mount. I like the end result. now on to the rear bumper side protection... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanchedude Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Replacing my bed.. got so beat up . now is a good time to repaint the whole truck. will be doing that over the next few weeks. I did sand the frame and primed and painted it while the bed was off. Like that totally solid rust free bed..yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I was still on a roll from yesterday... SO. I started on the rear bumper side protection. I got the first side done. Then I shot it with a quick coat of primer and a final coat of Rustoleum Hammered black top coat. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Let it loose on some LEGAL trails on 1500 acres of private property. Got stuck in mud twice, clearanced driver side front fender a bit with the tire, but didn't break anything (that I know of so far). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepcom23 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Washed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanchedude Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Primed the bed and the cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep_freek88 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 registered it $156.00 perment. Put insurance on it........ 12.00 extra a month :cheers: she is legal YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS finally going to drive it on the street tonight..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deziped Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Warning for all Montanan's, Clear the Streets tonight. :yes: :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep_freek88 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Well today I glued my rear view mirror back on.... last night I wired in a new radio/cd/mp3 player...........Drove it to work today for the first time in 9 months...........need to find some mud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep_freek88 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Warning for all Montanan's, Clear the Streets tonight. :yes: :yes: LOL :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: Get off my streets!!! :chillin: :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepcom23 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Been doing alot of cosmetic work on the front end, New Bumper/lights and moved my previous push bar over to my XJ.....need to secure 1 more light tab and then it should be complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 registered it $156.00 perment. Put insurance on it........ 12.00 extra a month :cheers: she is legal YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS finally going to drive it on the street tonight..... Wow?! How did you accomplish that? Just put insurance on mine and it is costing an extra $75 a month. Honestly has me thinking if it is worth it to have third vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokee Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 put new carpet in. makes it look a lot more finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 put new carpet in. makes it look a lot more finished. :needpics: some one had to do it..... :teehee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Got mostly done replacing a bad lower ball joint. After that's finished I will convert front passenger axle to single piece shaft, and am thinking about cross over steering. Either see if I can make a WJ factory set up work, or something after market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 did some touching up to the rock rails and rear bumper. thought about chopping my lower rear quarter of the bed but it was too hot out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 I drove it with the bent front axle some more. then went to work. then drove it some more. won't be working on anything for a few weeks. need to finish packing the wheel bearings on the tow dolly and get the straps out for measurements and modifications for new straps that disconnect and get stored out of the weather, and the 3800 needs to get moved in which means cleaning the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Wheeled it on the Rubicon Trail this weekend. It performed very well. It's nice having that extra foot of wheelbase over my old XJs. Got a couple of minor scratches. No big deal. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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