UpstateMJ Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 8:56 PM, Pete M said: tough call. 33s would look better. 31s will drive better. even thought about 35s but I originally started this build to be a daily like stock grandpa truck but now it’s gotten out of hand. Probably will settle for 33s currently changing the clutch. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 35x1250x15 mastercrafts showed up today also changed the clutch to a 98 xj clutch and new retaining clip for the shift fork. Gotta bolt it back up to the long arm cross member and install the driveshafts and we shall see if that fixes my issue of grinding in every gear. I put the ba10 clutch in cause it looked exactly the same and was brand new but apparently it’s different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 Got the 35s mounted today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Still having issues with the trans so I pulled it again today and the pilot bearing was sitting crooked I wonder if that’s my issue. I took it out and will be putting a new one in tomorrow. If that doesn’t fix it I’ll be auto swapping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Sold my ax15 set up to go auto because I was tired of messing with it. So I picked up this donor xj that runs and drives but has a rod knock from hell. But for 280 bucks I ain’t losing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Got the aw4 in just waiting on a new trans mount to come in. When I went to install the trans I broke a bell housing bolt off so that was a fun fix. Also installed an external trans cooler to keep the temps down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Very nice. Fun to watch it come along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Pretty sure I have a caliper sticking and the top end of my motor is making some noise but imma throw some 1540 rotella in it and hope for the best. Also installed new ac lines and evaporator and a external trans cooler. still gotta realign the doors and fenders and find some good headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Do the KSuspension headlight relay harness and a set of Hella H4 housings and bulbs. They will be halogens that are comparable to Wrangler JK LEDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Installed my Lund visor I picked up while back for like 80 bucks lol 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 80 bucks is a screamin' deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Finally drove it after 11 months of building it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 nice I remember that first drive. totally worth all the sweat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Pete M said: nice I remember that first drive. totally worth all the sweat! Yeah literally blood sweat and tears went into 97 swapping this thing. Still gotta button up a few things and it’ll be ready to try to drive to work everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 If anyone wants to see photos from start to finish here’s the album on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1915690101937994&type=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Also changed the water pump and thermostat today. Gonna do the Prestone chemical flush tomorrow after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Update she’s still blown up. Made it from sc to jeep invasion for a whole week and back home and something in the motor let go right when I pulled into my yard. Have a new motor ready to drop in just haven’t had the time. Also gotta redo my rear shocks. While it’s been down I bought a 01 xj 3 link long arm kit and been working on that pile and dailying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateMJ Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 This is the current daily while the manche is down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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