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upnover

upnover

Grumpy, decrepit Old Man
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Morganton NC
My front end crapped out in my XJ this week. I have a donor one. Looking for help changing it out this Saturday. Willing to pay. Let me know if you can and what it's worth to you. Might have a few other things to do as well.
 
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Jessica has my weekend planned already.
 
Dang if you weren't so far away I'd come help ya do it. It cost me more in gas than I make in a week to drive there and back... :)
 
Hell if I didnt have plans already Id be glad to lend a hand....might could make it up later Saturday evening...
 
What is wrong with it Chip? If you can get it to my house, We can put in on the lift and I can help on and off as needed. I have a full plate working on the RV, but can give you a hand as needed.
 
in morganton....call johnny puet (however you spell it), dont know the guy but i heard alot about him...apparently he's pretty good with a wrench.
 
Nope, not riding. I have to take advantage of the good weather and prioritize this weekend.
I will try and clarify what I have to do. As said, I toasted the front end of my XJ. It was so hot I couldn't even touch the little bolts holding the u-joint straps on. So I am sure there is a lot of damage. I have a whole other XJ donor Jeep that I am gonna use the front end out of. So I have to pull two fronts, and re-install both of them, just switching the Jeep that they are in. Yes, I have to put the bad one in the donor, so it will still be roll-able. Given this scenario, if anyone has some tips as to what to take loose and what not to, please feel free.Sorry Mod, I guess I just turned into a tech item.
Anyway. The list is long of those who can't, anyone on for the can list?
 
SFWDA 1st Elections/Meeting/Ride - Help Chip
SFWDA 1st Elections/Meeting/Ride - Help Chip
SFWDA 1st Elections/Meeting/Ride - Help Chip

Hummmmmmm..........Thinking.....................
 
PM Sent. Im available saturday morning.
 
I have to go to Va for a funeral, but I will add that I would pull the calipers off of each axle and leave them attached to their respective vehicles. At least then you won't have to bleed the brakes.
 
A little far of a drive to lend a hand. I dont know what gears are in it but if there 3.55 I have a 8 1/4 I will donate to your upgrade list for the rear if you want it. I should be up that way again in the next couple of weeks. Let me know.
 
I would give ya a hand as well but you are a bit of a hike for me. Good luck with it though! Sorry!
 
Macdaddy4738 said:
What time are you looking at starting on saturday?
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WHen ever, I ain't gonna be choosy since I am needing help.

amajeepman said:
A little far of a drive to lend a hand. I dont know what gears are in it but if there 3.55 I have a 8 1/4 I will donate to your upgrade list for the rear if you want it. I should be up that way again in the next couple of weeks. Let me know.
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How much?
 
Well I'll be driving home Saturday (Hickory)

I'll try to leave around...10? 11? From Boone.

I could lend a hand, although I dont know much about dropping an axle, I will do what Im asked to do :lol:
 
Chip, I won't be back from reno until monday, but if you've not got it done by next week then I'm certainly down. What about building a gin pole for the front of your cj for moving the heavy crap around your yard and picking up heep frontends?
 
y2kcrawler said:
I would give ya a hand as well but you are a bit of a hike for me. Good luck with it though! Sorry!
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If you were available and he wanted to tackle it Saturday late afternoon into the night id pick ya up along the way.
 
If its gonna be late Saturday (4? 5pm?) I will for sure lend a hand. Morganton isnt too far, and Id like to see how its done for future references.
 
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