What have you done to your rig today?

[89wrangler]

Chief got a shiny new radiator. Figured I may as well change tranny filter while it was on the lift. Things looked pretty good for a 41 year old. Also got tag and insurance so it is a legal beagle now!

 

[StretchASU]

Got the rear axle tubes cleaned off completely and rolled everything underneath for final measurements. Hopefully have it on its own weight next week. Looks like 108” wb and 23” to the frame once the hangers are frenched.

 

[jcramsey]

Picked up some TJ quarter panel guards for @ramjo yesterday...I think I know the real reason he planned to come visit next week now.

 

[ramjo]

Picked up some TJ quarter panel guards for @ramjo yesterday...I think I know the real reason he planned to come visit next week now.
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I always do a pretrip parts deal search before I come down.....just glad you got them for me...unlike that time you didn't get that Mickey Thompson classic lock wheel for $25 that you can't find anywhere. #neverforget

 

[jcramsey]

I always do a pretrip parts deal search before I come down.....just glad you got them for me...unlike that time you didn't get that Mickey Thompson classic lock wheel for $25 that you can't find anywhere. #neverforget

Yea that was my bad. At least you’re not still bitter about it.

 

[sammi_davis]

Another one getting close!

 

[87TPIYJ]

Took her for a spin for the first time in a looong time. Not done yet, but it was nice to drive her. Extremely happy with the handling and ride. 117” wheelbase compared to 93 does wonders.

Also changed out my steering wheel for a PRP one with an NRG quick disconnect and installed a convex rearview mirror.

 

[orange150]

I wanted to refurbish my clock and just found a major problem. Ugh.

I think I may just clean it up and reinstall with it not working.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

I wanted to refurbish my clock and just found a major problem. Ugh.

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I think I may just clean it up and reinstall with it not working.

isnt there someone on here with a 3D printer? Could possibly make a new gear for it.

 

[orange150]

isnt there someone on here with a 3D printer? Could possibly make a new gear for it.

I think that's @RatLabGuy
Most people say to find a junkyard one, if you even can find one, and scavenge parts to make one good one... Actually I'm wondering if I could buy a Crown replacement, rob the parts, and then return it. Seems those things get shipped out broken from the factory anyway.

 

[Caver Dave]

I think that's @RatLabGuy
Most people say to find a junkyard one, if you even can find one, and scavenge parts to make one good one... Actually I'm wondering if I could buy a Crown replacement, rob the parts, and then return it. Seems those things get shipped out broken from the factory anyway.

While fairly small/tedious... an hour with a couple HF mini-files should net you a working gear.
Getting the rivet out and suitably re-securing the new gear will likely take more time?

 

[jeepinmatt]

I wanted to refurbish my clock and just found a major problem. Ugh.

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I think I may just clean it up and reinstall with it not working.

Form up some JB weld and use the other gear to shape it as it cures.

 

[obullfish]

Got the ARB compressor in and the wiring completed and ready for the ARB locker install this Saturday. Thanks to @Jason W. and @josh$$ for the help.

 

[tlucier]

Got the ARB compressor in and the wiring completed and ready for the ARB locker install this Saturday. Thanks to @Jason W. and @josh$$ for the help. View attachment 320641View attachment 320642

What’s the compressor mounted to? That looks interesting. Any concerns with engine heat?

 

[obullfish]

What’s the compressor mounted to? That looks interesting. Any concerns with engine heat?

After doing research and talking to a few people using this setup under the hood with no issues hopefully no problems with heat.
M.O.R.E. Dual ARB Compressor Bracket

 

[tlucier]

After doing research and talking to a few people using this setup under the hood with no issues hopefully no problems with heat.
M.O.R.E. Dual ARB Compressor Bracket

Appreciate the knowledge!

 

[obullfish]

New ARB install is complete and the TJ is ready to rock and roll again.

 

[orange150]

Dang 258 started a loud tick yesterday. Everything feels tight, I’m wondering if a lifter is going.

 

[sammi_davis]

Got a corner slicked up and primered.

 

[orange150]

Ok, spun it over and everything seems to be good. Rockers were all tight. Pushrods are straight.
Pulled the plugs, all looked good but 4 and 5 look like this. These plugs are not old AT ALL

 

[1stgenxxx]

Made some fancy tierods last night. Thanks @braxton357

 

[CLRracer]

Only picture I took, but I wrangled a 727 and 208 out of a parts truck this afternoon. Been a while since I've tackled a project like this, felt good to be under a truck again.

Duane

 

[CLRracer]

Well, there's the problem....

Duane

 

[obullfish]

Well, there's the problem....

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Duane

I’d say that made a pretty good racket.

 

[87TPIYJ]

Not my rig but we took my buddies ZJ to the top of Daniel. Great views today.