USAFAGumby Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Idle problem solved! the vacuum line from the throttle body to the MAP was broken. Replaced it, the IAC, and an oxygen sensor and runs and idles much better now, plus no more white smoke at idle. On to the next thing on the list before I drive back to CSprings this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwheels Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 nice job, love the color, I was just debating going blue myself.. and in my experience every ax15 I've had has a sort of whine in reverse, not sure if its the same one but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Gregory 89 MJ Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I was in the Springs all last week visiting my brother at Fort Carson. Didn't drive my Jeep though, it's a long drive from Michigan too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Gregory 89 MJ Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 One more thing, your truck looked perfect black and red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEEJ Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Love that bumper and grill guard.Who makes it? Truck looks great.Love the blue.Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 One more thing, your truck looked perfect black and red! Thanks! Had to go blue though, the matte paint was bugging me. CSprings is a long drive from anything really haha Love that bumper and grill guard.Who makes it? Truck looks great.Love the blue.Good job. It's Warrior Products. Kinda pricey but I think it is one of the best "factory" looking bumpers out there. http://www.warriorproducts.com/catalog-new/catalog/jeep/84-01-jeep-cherokee-xj-2/bumpers/rock-crawler-bumpers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Added the triangle windows to replace the leaky vent ones. Still need weather stripping but I have much less water running into the truck now! Tried to install the TJ interior shift boot and tore it. It needs to be bent to fit before trying to screw it in as well so I'll have to get another :doh: . Ordered a CrownHD steering kit in my attempt to kill the death wobble. Also I'm looking into the zone 4.5" short arm add a leaf lift. It's only $600 and I would like it to hold me over for the next two years. Maybe once I'm out of college I'll go for the 8.8 swap SOA and long arms but for now this will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 You'll like that crown HD steering. Very beefy and very high quality. Have you tried swapping out your track bar to get rid of the wobble? Quality piece like Iron Rock Offroad double shear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Read through your build. I think you have done a nice job. Couple things I would like to mention from experience and advice. I like the blue color you picked. I am kind of torn on what color to paint my MJ, it has the late model xj front end lighter metallic blue that was found on later models, kind of want to go with that since there is not much to the cab and bed. I kinda want to do bedliner in the bed anyways. You mentioned replacing your steering box, did you replace/upgrade the spacer? Do you have frame tie-ins for your bumper? If your answer to either of these questions is "No", do it! You can pick up both of these items from JCR, Tnt Customs, etc. When I was installing my custom tube bumper on my XJ it was a PITA with the stock spacer. It wasn't broken, but its a tiny amount of Al and they are known for breaking. Ordered the JCR spacer, itaddsan additional bolt for spreading the load and is way more beefy than the stock POS. As far as lift I would consider piecing it together/buying used. You will get a better quality "kit". For the front end, XJ parts are plug n pray. And, I honestly see no reason to go taller than 5" and SUA rides way better than SOA. Most people net a min of 5"+ when going SOA. IF you end up at 4.5ish already, depending on the specific setup, extended shackles and such will give you the additional lift necessary. Definitely upgrade your headlight wiring harness.. Putco, LMC truck, ARB, custom etc. Even with stock sealed beams it makes a HUGE difference in light output. If you ever decide to go with bucket seats, install one of the 97-up XJ center consoles. It looks clean and has built-in cupholders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Read through your build. I think you have done a nice job. Couple ...... Thanks for the advice! So the bumper did come with tie-ins but not the spacer. I just reused the old one but a JCR one is on the "to get" list. There is some misalignment with the frame and the bumper tie-ins due to a previous owner hitting a parking pole so I had to stack some washers to get it to mount with the new stock steering box. The plan for the lift is 8.8 SOA rear and Clayton long arms in the front. Due to cash and the logistics of welding and storing the project I decided to hold off on the dream until I move out of the dorms. Essentially the plug and play simplicity of the cheap Zone kit is the appeal, plus, I need new shocks ahah. Front right headlight is out so I'm replacing with a Hella H4 upgrade and wiring harness. Plus, never losing the bench seat, I love that style too much! :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Swapped on some used 30" Destination ATs to the white wheels. Now I got a driving set and an offroad set! Also, Colorado is getting mountains of snow right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Parts!!! H4 headlight upgrade and wiring harness, Crown HD steering kit, White gauges with blue LEDs, Novak transfer case linkage. Now I just got to find time to put it all in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sang_route Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Nice. Good to here I won't be alone in the springs when I get back. Ever get down to fountain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Sometimes. I love the U-Pull down there. Have a safe trip home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Welp I've had the truck for a year now and visited the great people at Soft Topper today! I'll have to find a different tool box because the rails go the length of the bed. It's the same topper they use on the Nissan Frontier interestingly enough. Either way it fits great and functions really well. They cut out a "doggy door" that can roll up to allow access through the sliding rear window. Also installed the white gauges and blue LEDs. Anyone know if the light behind the temp controls can be changed? Headlights, steering kit, and shifter go in tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Dig the Soft Topper! What does it look like folded down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickinmule Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I like it! I think...no, yeah I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 I freakin love it! It's protection and camping when I want it, and truck bed when I need it. I ran out of light before I collapsed it but I got this picture of it rolled up. So the Novak tcase bracket didn't quite fit and had to be cut some. Top is what I cut out and bottom is the large transmission protrusion that was in the way. I am going to email them about it tonight. Either way, it fits and works fine. H4 headlights were also installed. OEM harness on the passenger side wasn't getting power apparently so I ran the drivers side harness over and it works pretty good. Fixed my turn signal problem too! I tried to adjust them tonight but I'm gonna take it to a shop cause I think the screws were stripped. Steering tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeast Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Here it is with the topper down. It has a boot bag covering it that cinches down. I think I collapsed it a bit wrong which is why it was so big but still looks works! Steering also went in today. Install was very easy. I took off the blue and plastic caps because I don't think they belong there, is that right?? Immediately got it aligned but I still hit death wobble on the interstate!! :fs2: What more could possibly need to be replaced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ball joints, control arm bushings, track bar, axle shaft u-joints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ball joints, control arm bushings, track bar, axle shaft u-joints Oh yeah I forgot about ball joints. I'm picking up a lift kit with sway bar links that I currently don't have on, an adjustable track bar, and new LCAs so all that will help too. Pete Bach at Bach Crawlers in Monument CO has a great deal on a short arm AAL 4.5" kit, comes with shocks and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 The wobble has gotten worse.....encountered it 4 times in a 70 mile drive. I no longer can wait to afford the lift kit so I got a new track bar, front shocks, sway bar links, and ball joints. Hopefully this and another alignment will fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeast Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Got to love that about a jeep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFAGumby Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Installed the ball joints, sway bar links, and new shocks. I have a rhythmic scraping sound from the left wheel which I think is the rotor shield rubbing against something. It gets bad when turning left and goes away when turning right. Can I run without those shields? Will it cause misalignment of the hubs? The lower ball joints were pretty blown out when I removed them so I think that was the main cause of the wobble. Now I have a clunk back and forth when I turn sharply. I think It might be the worn hubs/bearings after beating them around. I have two new hub assemblies on the way as well as a track bar. Anything I should look for when I replace these items? thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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