MancheKid86 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 woah been a while since ive updated, not too much new picked up a 00 xj track bar for a case of Heineken i received for free had to rip my passengers seat out to install my 4wd shifter, drivers seat has one seized (rusted) bolt insulation, looks like some one had a sense of humor, they made a smiley face 8) i found rust :( new to me shifter tight squeeze! truck went under the knife again, started out my 4x4 trip and BANG my idler pulley blew up, limped er home after i got it spinning and it ceased solid when i got to the bottom of my driveway old vs new, i also replaced the serpentine belt at the same time, truck runs much smoother and more power ( which it lacks) also picked up a new tool box! $50 :banana: pics of the view of the mountain i climbed ( found camera at end of wheeling trip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Awesome pics man! Get that rust fixed up quick, once it starts it spreads faster than you realize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMJ Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Next year , I'll have a new trailer to tow behind the 32 ft motorhome I just bought . Gonna have to hook up and go wheelin' , that scenery looks sweet . Might not be towin the MJ though , most likely my LA'd ZJ . I'm ordering the parts for it within 24hrs . Just need new gears for the diffs . Time to get back into my building jeeps , 2 yrs later , the house is pretty much finished :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Nice pics and great build! Love it all keep it up :cheers: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 thanks guys :D newfieMJ sounds good, well have to meet up with 89comanche4x4 as well :thumbsup: more pics did some light wheeling and a flex shot, sway bar isnt connected on one side so it is free to flex :thumbsup: i think i woulda had a bit more flex out of the girl if it was on flat ground, was higher but did the 2 wheel tip :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 more upgrades! v8 grand cherokee tie rod new non venting vent window new gears to match the front and exhaust ( i also have 8 feet of 2 1/4" exhaust pipe just need the last bit) moved the truck into the garage, it deserves to stay in here but i have some conflicting issues :shake: polished the front while inside :banana: installed my new to me 4wd shift plate old window out new window in out with the old look i know how to cotter pin properly! new strong tie rod regear next week! shims for my dana 44 come in tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 swapped my taillights to a fresher pair from the pile and then the fun began that there is a brake caliper, seems my bolts sheared off my caliper, made for an interesting ride home the replacement hardware, decided to do both sides :thumbsup: the easy side done same extraction kit from my first manche :wrench: all back together now the real fun, went decent first time re-gearing an axle and lucked out shimming wise swapping rings over the old pinion gear in the freezer and bearing in the toaster oven trick :thumbsup: good to go! :D 3.55 vs. 3.07 all in, i lucked out, the pinion gears had the same amount of shims needed put new shims in from shim/gasket kit and checked the mesh pattern everything good, all bolted back up and now for cleanup! decided to wash my rims at my buddys, woah! still need to do exhaust the new gears is world of difference, also found a booboo inside that i corrected and boy she's smooth, need to replace the speedogear next jeep on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 decided to see what was up with my drivers side floor pan carpet out no turning back, doesnt look to promising aack :fs1: looks like it was the 2nd floor pan :rotf: fred flintstone much? paint stripper as far as the can got me good to go going camping tomorrow but once i return i will be replacing asap, i need to strip all the paint in the cab, fix all the rust, repaint install sound deadener and clean and install carpet more to come, get exhaust done soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 bit of an update, found a great deal on some tires, sieped and and grooved for ice traction as well :D joined the big boy club of 35's my 3.55 gears don't mind it too much :shake: and since my regear my speedo was off, but now with the upgraded tires its bang on :D more to come, repairing the cabs floor atm :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It looks so much better with the bigger tires. Looks like you could use some wheel spacers though. The Bushwackers are pretty wide aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 It looks so much better with the bigger tires. Looks like you could use some wheel spacers though. The Bushwackers are pretty wide aren't they? thank you! :D i agree, i am in the midst of ordering some before i do any "more than light" wheeling :P any idea what i should run? did my brakes, no more squeal, way more stop :shake: and a poser shot :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 just for the fun of it :shake: and i love this photo i took :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 decided to chamge my oil pan gasket, this is what my truck should look like for lift wise, next year ill get some long arms the gasket oil pan ready to fall pan out and cleaned lip, i also wire wheeled the bottom of the engine block on the sealing surface and installed now, rust repair as far as i have gotten with the drivers side now onto the passenger side 1st brace out drilling spot welds out, 2nd brace out and what was underneath, plan is to remove all the metal from the unibody rail to the right and replace it all, then to start on the left after i get the right welded and seam sealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Did you change out the rear main seal while apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naterenfo1 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 You sir have gotten a ton done in not a whole lot of time! I commend you on your progress! Definitely a fun build to read! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 My only question is, did you back the E brake cable off from its over adjusted point BEFORE you put on the new shoes? Love your build. Kickin @$$ and takin names. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenobian_84 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Awesome truck man. :drool: Props on all the work you've gotten done with it. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 thanks guys! and Dadinator no i didnt change the rms at the same time, it is still sealing and i have plans to build a stroker after I'm done school in February :D mountain man, id like to say yes 90% sure i did XD time for an update, been slacking a bit i need my floor pans done asap floor removed, doesnt look half bad i must say everything sand blasted, ready to be galvanized i hit it with rust converter ofcourse to be on the safe side then i galvanized it and some fun at work! didnt go too high because i was getting looks from customers xD more to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Stroker... Cool. :MJ 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkroll Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 thanks guys! and Dadinator no i didnt change the rms at the same time, it is still sealing and i have plans to build a stroker after I'm done school in February :D mountain man, id like to say yes 90% sure i did XD time for an update, been slacking a bit i need my floor pans done asap floor removed, doesnt look half bad i must say everything sand blasted, ready to be galvanized i hit it with rust converter ofcourse to be on the safe side then i galvanized it and some fun at work! didnt go too high because i was getting looks from customers xD more to come! I want more info on your floorboard repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 been a long time since ive updated this thread, i am currently upnorth in dawsoncreek finishing my aircraft maintenance schooling, so i rushed to get my truck finished for up there Drivers side floor pans removed pans all prepped to go into my truck theese floor pans are out of a cherokee (96) it was a lot of work but i made them fit, perfect by no means but a hell of alot better than before (many thanks to my neighbor for as i couldnt have done it without him) the pan style is completly different from the center brace back so i had to rework the entire metal of the pan to suite my needs mock fit amongst many my rocker was rotten through here so i had to remove it, bye bye in with the new repairing the inner pan of rot, i had to do the same to the other side as well cutting the pans to fit in this photo you can see the shear difference of the cherokee style of pan in the rear, i had to rework all that metal for it to fit, and weld all the holes up that were not nessicary the other side went much smoother because i was able to keep most of the original pan, i had to rework this side the same way, the hole on the left with the 3 smaller holes is for a seat bolt/brace from the newer 91+ cherokee seats (yes i can now directly bolt in 97+ leather seats, which is one of the reasons why i decided to go with theese pans/brackets) my drivers side seatbelt bolt was completley rusted to the nut on the inside of the rocker, so i had to chop that out and make a new peice with a new nut on the inside (yet another setback to the repairing process) this is the passenger side all welded together, at this point i seam sealed it all up and called her good for now, bolted the seat in and went up to dawsoncreek to finish my schooling i don't have pics of it fully buttoned up because i was in a rush to get up here, it is a little dark out now, so when i get a chance i will snap a few photo's of the semi complete floor pans, they are only primed at the moment, and i need to re-prime the drivers side when i get home, it is showing signs of minor surface rust due to all the salt on the roads and my feet, more to come keep on jeepin :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Dude Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Lots of good lookin work there Manchekid86! I'm glad mine wasn't that bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks guys! more pics, look my seat bolts in! an upgrade to the one little 3/8th stud that held my seat on! sadly no more auto recline feature tho while doing hill climbs the said surface rust, ima pick up a can of rust killing primer to stop it before it goes intergranular here you can see the ammount of "massaging" that is needed for the new floor pan to mate to the old pan nothing like a big hammer and lots of tack welds the passenger side, looks much cleaner because the lack of salt + snow XD i also got around to installing my exhaust, i had everything i needed for the longest time, decided that welding wasnt nessicary and used a bunch of u bolts, i stretched and snapped the initial bolts to ensure a tight seal of the exhaust pipes, and boy what a difference actual exhaust is. my blower motor died on me on the way up to dawsoncreek, i got a new motor, assembled it and its installed now, no pics tho, but the heated cab is luxury :D more to come :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT31 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 if you go offroading, that exhaust is done for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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