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[Shreddinlettuce]

Let’s do this!
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What is the slit in the sleeve for? To clear the tube seam?

 

[jeepinmatt]

What is the slit in the sleeve for? To clear the tube seam?

Yes, and also so I didn’t have to turn the tube down. If I recall correctly it was like ~10 thou oversize compared to the ID of the driveshaft, so it gave it a sort of pre-tensioned press fit without being way overboard. All it needed to do was align the two halves until it was tacked and give me some extra metal to burn into.

 

[Kickdeez]

This thing ready for the G2G?

 

[jeepinmatt]

This thing ready for the G2G?

Yes and no. I’ve barely touched it since last year. Need to stick on 2 more fender flares and install/plumb/wire the locker pumps. And then worry about all the other stuff on the list. I’ll probably start Thursday night, and load it on the trailer and head to Uwharrie midday Friday

 

[Caver Dave]

Yes and no. I’ve barely touched it since last year. Need to stick on 2 more fender flares and install/plumb/wire the locker pumps. And then worry about all the other stuff on the list. I’ll probably start Thursday night, and load it on the trailer and head to Uwharrie midday Friday

Don't forget to check the "filters" (injectors) for orange water... cause they's both sleeping in the same bed/shed

 

[jeepinmatt]

Don't forget to check the "filters" (injectors) for orange water... cause they's both sleeping in the same bed/shed

Ha, I wish. XJ is parked up the hill from the shop so I can bump start it. Something is causing parasitic drain that kills the battery in less than a week. Instead of fixing it, I just park up the hill haha.

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

I have some mustard packs from White Castle circa 2012 I need to get rid of, wonder if Matt’s gas tanks are a good receptacle

 

[jeepinmatt]

I have some mustard packs from White Castle circa 2012 I need to get rid of, wonder if Matt’s gas tanks are a good receptacle

I feel confident my mower and the XJ would run on that.

 

[jeepinmatt]

About 0.180" difference on the centerbore but I'll make it work.

 

[jeepinmatt]

A few minor things this evening.

Cut the fenders to match the new flares

And then precision bent it into a seam with a 4lb sledge hammer.

Also cut off some extra bumper in the front.

And added the SumoSprings in the rear.

And installed the 2" spacers on the 1.25" spacers so the Rockzillas can be stanced correctly instead of all tucked in.

Then realized I'm all achy and snotty and running a fever and have a sore throat and will probably be worthless for 2-3 days so it's a good thing I got a little jump on it.

 

[gslander]

That was me Thursday to today, snotty and feeling like shit. Nothing worse than getting sick on the weekend lol.

 

[jeepinmatt]

That was me Thursday to today, snotty and feeling like shit. Nothing worse than getting sick on the weekend lol.

Yep, glad it's today instead of Thursday night. Hopefully I'll be cleared up by this weekend.