SW86 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 got that brake line fixed after a little brain storming. i cut it off at the fitting with my dremel, then slid a 1/4 ratchet in there and done. didnt have to remove anything else. anyway i finally got around to getting my other set of 5165s mmm sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 dirt bound fan shroud with some jank @$$ fans i bought LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 fans installed and getting wired up tomorrow. if you buy this kit, its not as easy as the online directions make it out to be. it was a royal pain. here's hoping it was worth it. also broke down and put the bed back on. i need the storage space for spare parts for the upcoming trip. plus the tube bed fund got bled dry before the MJ could make it in :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SW86 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 here's where a tree decided to jump out and hug the bed a little. no big deal, it matches the back better now :rotfl2: finally got the videos last night. ill get uploaded when i get home from work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 had to replace my drag link. it got a nice rainbow curve to it somewhere along the line. went on and installed my extra ZJ link i got when i got my ZJ V8 tie rod. didnt put it on the first time because i assumed it was the same as my stocker. not the case. its a hair beefier. maybe this one will hold up or ill be going DOM and heims next. probably should of anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 i picked up a non-cad hp 30 today for less than a bill. i got it home and started the break down :brows: plans are ball joints, wheel bearing units, fresh ujoints, truss, gussets, jks mini skids, 4.88 gears w/master install kit, lube locker and whatever else i come up with. planning on a new steering kit to go on there as well. the way i look at it is, I'm never going over 35s so a well built 30 should be fine. shafts will always be the weak link and I'm okay with that. ive got a pile of spares already lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 got my 4.88s and master kit for the front today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 synergy sleeves came today. i can tell already they'll beef it up for sure :yes: taking the axle to a buddies for a quick sand blasting. then ill start drilling the holes for them. only thing really left on the list is ball joints and wheel bearings. everything else is already here or covered :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbird Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 What are the sleeves for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 they slide in the axle housing tubes to provide extra support so nothing bends. here is a pic i snapped. i slid it in as far as i could by hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 motor mounts swapped out. id say the old ones were a little worn.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Looks real good.... I'm running 4.88's as well and seeing the size of that pinion brings back the uneasiness I felt when I saw how small it was for the first time. However I've beat mine hard and so far haven't broken it yet.... again... well done on the build, I love seeing MJ's that actually find their way into the woods.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 i know, small gears + big tires spinning for traction = boom, but a lot of guys run them with no issues. hopefully ill be another one added to that list. and thanks, means a lot. ive come along way since the guy who didnt know $#!& at the beginning of my thread lol. truck has come along nicely to. and being from the country, me or my MJ arent scared to get into the wild ;) I'm liking your MJ. i can't believe i havent seen it before now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 So this past weekend I drove up to Hot Springs, AR and went to Superlift ORV Park. Had a total blast. Went on a bunch of trails Ive never been down before and some classics. I put the hurt on the MJ. It rained Saturday morning, so things were nice and wet. By Sunday things dried out a good bit and traction appeared again. My brother has pics and videos he's sending. I'll get them posted up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Heck yea...... love those wheelin' pics..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RynoMJ Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Wow looks like a great place to wheel. MJ looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Thanks. My MJ isnt a show stopper but it goes just about anywhere I want it to. The pics really don't do that place justice. Those boulders were huge, along with steep grades. Two of those pics were on level 5 spots (4th and last pic) but it doesnt look like it at all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 MJ is loaded on the trailer for yet another offroad adventure . :MJ 1: . Also did a little work to the d30 I'm building. Drilled about 6 holes in it so far for the sleeves. The drill bits are taking a beating lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Keep that MJ on the trail....... that's where it's happiest..... very cool pics..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 made it home in one piece. few new "body modifications" but no real breakage. we went back to Hawk Pride ORV park in northern Alabama. Hit every trail i havent been down before. its only a 1000 acre park but its got some serious crawling action. a buddy got tons of video and i got a few pics ill post up soon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SW86 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 got the pass side sleeve in but not burned in. here's one shot of the holes and how i did it. I'm sure its not what they were thinking but its what went down lol. again, they are 3 rows, four hole each, offset to the others. i didnt put one under the coil bucket but since the end is getting welded all the way around. it should be fine IMOhammered ineven pushed in to the right spot (at the outside tubes inner lip) theres about a half inch room until the inner seal. maybe a little less but theres still room for more. not really an issue but still. i need to drill out the driver side to 1/2", clean it up and slide it in. got a guy going to weld it up, weld on C gussets, jks mini skids and set up the 4.88s while I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 no pics to this update but both sleeve sides are in. I'm just waiting on the gussets to arrive and its off to welding. i went with Artec gussets. hopefully theyll fit without much modification. also ordered new joints for the long arms to complete the front end build up. well, minus the steering kit... for now... since this is my project for the winter, the rear c8.25 is getting a complete re-do as well. along with rebuilding both driveshafts. I'm pretty sure my tcase chain is stretched out, so its getting replaced too. man, after re-reading that, i need to figure out where the hell all this money is coming from!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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