Any Jeepers in here?

[lovemachine]

Anyone going to Hi-Lift Day @ Redbird this weekend? I'll be there.

Taking the CJ?

 

[eldirector]

Taking the CJ?

Indeed.

Only got this one pic from the whole weekend. It did well, though. Only had a few minor things to fix/adjust: the front locker wouldn't unlock (out of adjustment), the rear springs settled WAY too much (adding a leaf this week), and the front driveshaft had a major vibration (helps if you install it correctly).

 

[Jackson]

Indeed.

Only got this one pic from the whole weekend. It did well, though. Only had a few minor things to fix/adjust: the front locker wouldn't unlock (out of adjustment), the rear springs settled WAY too much (adding a leaf this week), and the front driveshaft had a major vibration (helps if you install it correctly).

What kind of locker do you have in the front?

 

[eldirector]

What kind of locker do you have in the front?

Cable actuated OX Locker.

 

[lovemachine]

So I think my ujoints are bad .

 

[eldirector]

So I think my ujoints are bad .

Driveshaft joints are easy-peazy. Front axle joints aren't all THAT bad.

 

[lovemachine]

Driveshaft joints are easy-peazy. Front axle joints aren't all THAT bad.

I believe it's the front driveshaft. I'm going to yank it tomorrow night. And I'm thinking of going with the non-greaseable ujoints from Spicer this time.

 

[eldirector]

Had a great time at Hi-Lift Day @ Redbird SRA!
[video=youtube_share;FOSCn5ACIMM]http://youtu.be/FOSCn5ACIMM[/video]

 

[Principal Skinr]

Had a great time at Hi-Lift Day @ Redbird SRA!
[video=youtube_share;FOSCn5ACIMM]http://youtu.be/FOSCn5ACIMM[/video]

Looks like a blast! I've got to get back out there this fall.

 

[Hookeye]

My POS ZJ is idling rough. Was fine before fill up and trip, so checked plugs, not bad. Will clear fault and see if it resets.
Hell, for all I know some bastid might have swiped my gas cap.
Off to check.

 

[lovemachine]

Had a great time at Hi-Lift Day @ Redbird SRA!
[video=youtube_share;FOSCn5ACIMM]http://youtu.be/FOSCn5ACIMM[/video]

That looks like fun.

 

[eldirector]

That looks like fun.

You should have gone with us. More fun than driving on snow.

Got another video of the CJ crossing a little mud hole (language warning if you are triggered by dirty words):
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=QUFtOHU5MzF3SGVPRXlwX0MwMm9vbjNjM0pZR1J3

 

[lovemachine]

You should have gone with us. More fun than driving on snow.

Got another video of the CJ crossing a little mud hole (language warning if you are triggered by dirty words):
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=QUFtOHU5MzF3SGVPRXlwX0MwMm9vbjNjM0pZR1J3

I pulled the driveshaft this weekend, so no 4x4.

Had to order new ujoints and a centering yoke.

 

[saleen4971]

hell my zj has been RWD for a year and a half :/

CV joint is $100, seems a bit much, but this year i may break down and fix it. have the heater core (and evap core, even though i have no AC) in my garage now. gonna be a warm winter, finally!

still enjoying my lowered 500hp zj more than i would a lifted one

 

[Hookeye]

I miss my lifted beater 94 ZJ.
Replacement 98 running a little crappy, taking it in to a decent dude that's pretty sharp on the electrical.
Hope to have it fixed by lunch.

Proly BB and 31's........don't need much to haul deer out of the woods.

Not doing diddly til the current AT's (good shape) wear out.

 

[Lee11b]

Had a great time at Hi-Lift Day @ Redbird SRA!
[video=youtube_share;FOSCn5ACIMM]http://youtu.be/FOSCn5ACIMM[/video]

thanks for the post, eldirector!!!!

 

[eldirector]

 

[Hookeye]

Had to start my ZJ in neutral due to NSS (I guess). Been OK for a spell, but now I gotta click the ign a couple of times to get starter to go.
It clicks, but no spin..........dunno if NSS not letting enough juice of it the starter going bad.
Proly change the starter first, see what that does.
Hunting seasons coming up.............stranded way out aint fun. Cheap insurance to change both before Oct 1.

 

[Hookeye]

Starter was original. Lights fine now..........still might have the NSS act up. See how it goes.

 

[lovemachine]

So this week I finally got new tires. My BFG KM2's were shot, so I went with BFG KO2's this time. More of an aggressive all-terrain.
I stayed with the 33's.

Made a HUGE difference. Much more quieter, rides smoother. Handles awesome. It's like a brand new vehicle.

Saturday, I changed out the thermostat. And replaced the oil valve cover. I also changed out the u-joints.
I was hoping to get around to doing the rear main seal. But I ran out of time, and didn't want to work the entire holiday weekend.
I'll do it when I have another free weekend.