Newb with a 93 ZJ

[Jeeptech01]

I used a front DC style shaft on my XJ you may find one that is the right length and save some $$

[firehawkclone]

I used a front DC style shaft on my XJ you may find one that is the right length and save some $$

I'm having both built. It's easier for me to just order something and find time to pick it up. Thanks for the tip bud.

I have a little $$$, but no time with an average work week over 112hrs.

[Jeeptech01]

10-4 I have very little time and money right now and completely understand. Somehow its always easier for me to squeak a bit of time over a bit of cash LOL.

[firehawkclone]

10-4 I have very little time and money right now and completely understand. Somehow its always easier for me to squeak a bit of time over a bit of cash LOL.

I work in the oilfields, so I get no time off. I'm sitting jury duty just to get time off! But I want to snap my phone in half and stab myself in the sharp plastic.

My buddy has a HP 9" that he had made for a customers TJ years ago. He wants me to buy it, buts it's just to much money. So I talked him into putting it on his XJ and giving me his HP 30 with a ARB and CM axles.

[Jeeptech01]

Sounds like a good buddy to have. If he has an extra one tell him send it to me LOL.

[firehawkclone]

Sounds like a good buddy to have. If he has an extra one tell him send it to me LOL.

He just might sell it to you. But than I won't get the Hp 30 w/ ARB. He has alot of stuff just sitting in his shop that he need to get rid of, so we can start on the bumpers. A very good friend indeed.

[firehawkclone]

The new steering box and pump is in. Broke the pump pulling the box BLEEP! That should fix the last of the slop in the steering wheel. The Alt failed the test at the store, so in went a 98 Alt.

I was going to start rewiring the headlights/fogs and get it ready for the ford fan.

[firehawkclone]

Rewired the headlights last night. I'm going to put the front Hella lights on a toggle tonight and install both DS. Than drive it over to my buddies shop to start the axle swaps and fabing bumper's

[Jeeptech01]

10-4 I'll let you have it then

[firehawkclone]

10-4 I'll let you have it then

It's a really nice Currie built Hp 9" I wish I could have it! It's just to much $$$

[firehawkclone]

Me and my buddy Pat got to the bumper last night, its still needs a few bars. But not bad for scrap metal for the most part. Axle swaps will have to wait, I was picked for jury duty for a month long trial! I*m never going to get axles on this thing! Let me know what you think, I have a used Warn 9000lb going on it.

[BigClay]

Looking good! Where did you find the d-rings?

[firehawkclone]

Looking good! Where did you find the d-rings?

I think he had them done for the monster truck. He only had one left of the regular one's.

[firehawkclone]

The front bumper is done. It is mainly built for trail riding, the tube part won't take much of a hit before bending vbut that's ok, we will just put another one on. I just didn't want to have a ton of weight other than the winch area.

[BigDaveZJ]

Nice work on the bumper, looks good.

[Jeep Whore]

damn you have done a lot in not too much time. mind I let you work on mine for a bit?

[Wwildman]

Looks good the bumper will look good when done

[Jeeptech01]

Coming along nicely.

All these nice tube bumpers Im seeing lately are making me want to redo mine.

[firehawkclone]

Thanks guys, it's been alot of work so far. But there is a ton of work to go still. I haven't closed a deal yet for a front axle in three try's, I found 3 Hp 30's in the junkyard today for $150. One MJ and two XJ's, searching now to confirm, but I'm pretty sure they will bolt up to mine. I couldn't fine a single Ford fan, but I did find the 231 T-case bezel for the zj.

So out to the shop to drink more beer and work on the ZJ

[Jeep Whore]

but I did find the 231 T-case bezel for the zj.

what did you find it in? like 4.0? auto or manual and was the 231 still in it?

becasue jeep discounted that item

[firehawkclone]

what did you find it in? like 4.0? auto or manual and was the 231 still in it?

becasue jeep discounted that item

I don't think it's the right one. Il'll get a pic of it

[firehawkclone]

I think this is a 242 bezel.

[firehawkclone]

Winch mounted. Im thinking it needs another bar(maybe a V) from cable opening to Rad support. And maybe a few light tabs

[firehawkclone]

New parts, really needing the fan these last few days. It's been in the mid 90's, the first heat of the year sucks! I've been driving it, but the p/s tre keeps coming loose. I may have reamed it a little to much when I install the JCR steering. with the lack of funds coming in, I may just try and re-gear and install the hp30 and the 8.8. Most likely it will be the 30 only.
Pic's

[Jeeptech01]

Lookin good man and yea that is a 242 indicator.