70barracuda Posted January 6, 2024 Author Share Posted January 6, 2024 1 hour ago, eaglescout526 said: Where did you get the red bug shield? Did you raid my parts stash haha. Haha it was actually on the truck when I bought it. It got lost in my storage unit and I found it when moving out. Cleaned it up and threw it on just to see, and I loved the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted January 6, 2024 Share Posted January 6, 2024 Lol. They’re honestly not a bad look to the XJ and MJ. I liked mine for the time I had it on but now it would look odd with my brush guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomberjeep Posted January 9, 2024 Share Posted January 9, 2024 On 1/5/2024 at 9:14 PM, 70barracuda said: Thanks! And right at central Ive got family in Camden County. Interestingly enough, my parents neighbor has an MJ. Ive offered to buy it off him just to add another to the stable. Its a short box 4.0 4x4. Everything I was looking for initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted March 20, 2024 Author Share Posted March 20, 2024 Got some stuff changed up over winter. I'm very very picky with my wiring and decided I wasn't happy with it. So I upgraded everything to 2 gauge and redid the whole 'fuse' area. Very happy with how it all came out. Changed to the Holley mid mount set up for the accessory drive. Cleaned up the whole front of the engine area. New radiator that is mounted and fits way better with more room now. Also changed over the electric Volvo power steering pump. Really nice unit and got a controller that allows me to control the speed of the pump. Much less twitchy at highway now. Overall pretty happy with how everything turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Comanche SS Posted March 20, 2024 Share Posted March 20, 2024 3 hours ago, 70barracuda said: Do you feel the Electric Steering has as much "feel" as normal power steering now? Both options are pretty simple to setup, just trying to decide which is the better route for feel/daily driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted March 22, 2024 Author Share Posted March 22, 2024 On 3/20/2024 at 11:00 AM, Comanche SS said: Do you feel the Electric Steering has as much "feel" as normal power steering now? Both options are pretty simple to setup, just trying to decide which is the better route for feel/daily driving. I actually think it has more feel than the LS pump I was using. I'm using a controller to regulate pressure so you can make it as easy or heavy as you want. Personally I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted March 22, 2024 Share Posted March 22, 2024 28 minutes ago, 70barracuda said: I actually think it has more feel than the LS pump I was using. I'm using a controller to regulate pressure so you can make it as easy or heavy as you want. Personally I love it. Would you mind doing a quick write up on sourcing/installing/setting that up? Seems like a good option if it is a simple cost effective setup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted April 20, 2024 Author Share Posted April 20, 2024 Battling intake temps once again, so now I'm really gonna try and do an actual cold air intake. Made some room by putting the battery in the bed. Really not bad, just a ton of wiring but that's my favourite so didn't mind at all. 14.5 volts steady at idle and driving and the Holley is happy so I think I'm good. All that room now has me thinking though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche SS Posted April 22, 2024 Share Posted April 22, 2024 Boosted time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted April 26, 2024 Author Share Posted April 26, 2024 On 4/22/2024 at 10:00 AM, Comanche SS said: Boosted time?? That's the future goal. Probably not this year unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted April 27, 2024 Share Posted April 27, 2024 How is that radiator/fan setup doing for operating temps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted April 27, 2024 Author Share Posted April 27, 2024 12 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: How is that radiator/fan setup doing for operating temps? Perfect. Highway driving it never gets above 190 and in traffic and stopped it gets to 205, fan kicks on, and back down to 190 in less than 2 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted September 30, 2024 Author Share Posted September 30, 2024 Here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted September 30, 2024 Share Posted September 30, 2024 What kind of supercharger are you going with? I’m excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted September 30, 2024 Author Share Posted September 30, 2024 9 minutes ago, 89 MJ said: What kind of supercharger are you going with? I’m excited Factory LSA. Pricey but still cheaper than an aftermarket unit. Got alot of parts to gather over the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted September 30, 2024 Share Posted September 30, 2024 47 minutes ago, 70barracuda said: Factory LSA. Pricey but still cheaper than an aftermarket unit. Got alot of parts to gather over the winter. That’ll be really cool on there. Looking forward to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted October 11, 2024 Author Share Posted October 11, 2024 Got the lid for the supercharger, fuel rails, and injectors. Pretty much all the big money items have been purchased so now I'll wait a bit before getting anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted October 29, 2024 Author Share Posted October 29, 2024 It's snowballing...here we go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 29, 2024 Share Posted October 29, 2024 I love this truck!! Can’t wait to see where this goes next. VERY well done, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted November 22, 2024 Author Share Posted November 22, 2024 Well....this sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted November 22, 2024 Share Posted November 22, 2024 2 minutes ago, 70barracuda said: Well....this sucks Daaannng... everyone okay? What happened? The truck still looks fixable! That poor 21 slot grille though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 22, 2024 Share Posted November 22, 2024 Ugh... no way. Everyone good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70barracuda Posted November 22, 2024 Author Share Posted November 22, 2024 Yeah everyone was good. Lady cut across 3 lanes of traffic for a Wendy's at a highway intersection. I gotta inspect the frame and front end to see if it's salvageable. The 21 slot and bumper are toast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted November 22, 2024 Share Posted November 22, 2024 That is always my fear when we drive these trucks. If we get hit it can be catastrophic. People are such idiots. By the look of it the frame is probably ok. I would be more concerned with the inner fender. Should be fixable. I am so sorry for you. That is such a cool truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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