The dreaded to-do thread...GSW 2013

[fpkites]

Upper/Lower balljoints - DONE
Steering box - DONE
Drill 4th hole in uniframe - DONE
Trans filter and gasket - DONE
Adjust tcase linkage so I can hit all 4 modes - DONE
Spare Fluids - DONE
F/R diffs - DONE
TCase - DONE
Crankcase - DONE
Upper control arm bushings - DONE
New/used RE coils to replace old tired Teraflex - chase down CLNinja

Denver shitty weather needs to happen in the middle of the week instead of the weekend so I can get this shit done, dammit!!!


Also - when I pull into Moab, a KOR bumper just might be waiting for me (I have the most kickass wife in the world )

[BigDaveZJ]

All I have to do is put a working tcase back in.

[FortCollinsZJ]

Build and burn on all brackets, tabs, truss etc. for Dana 44 and 60 (they were FREE, so why not)

Ring and pinion for both, 4:88

Hydro assist

New wheels for new lug pattern

New (correct) Coilover springs install

Build new tube doors

Lube ALL JJ's and suspension parts

Rocklights

Create playlists

[PassRunnerZJ]

Really cool on the bumper Jim!

Me, first need to look at my ZJ and build the list.
i do know that I want to et a trail run together on a road by Gateway, CO on the 30th of this month. That will probably help me start my list.

1. Replace headlights with bone yard salvaged units and bracket tabs.

[fluxcap]

There is no rear axle under my Jeep.

Finnish rear L/A's
Rear shocks
tranny fluid/filter
make sure brake lines are ling enough and secure
build skidplate
build cargo containment system

If all of the above gets done, build 9" and install 4.56 gears in front.

BTW I need either a 17" 5 on 5 wheel or a 35" tire for a 16" wheel.

Shakedown run before last WKND in April would be nice.

[redneckrollercoaster]

Somehow make my inside the disc rodeo ebrakes work. Adjusted out as far as I could to still be able to put disk hat over them and no dice yet
Mount up harnesses
Get spare shafts for waggy and isuzu axle just in case
Get spare steering box or sector shaft
Radio antenna, cb antenna
Junkyard source some 44 hubs
A hundred other things.

[Ted_Z]

Option A: Do nothing but drive to Moab.
Option B:
- Install new F track bar
- Swap in 231
- ReGear F/R axles
- Install front ARB locker
- Replace trans mount

Option A is looking good!

[ArloGuthroJeep]

Mine is similar Ted,
Option A: Do nothing (except change some fluids and perhaps a u-joint or two).
Option B: I have a baby, I can't afford to upgrade anything anyways

[Ted_Z]

Option B: I have a baby, I can't afford to upgrade anything anyways

Haven't you seen "Honey-Boo-Boo"? Kids are money makers!

[ZJ TINS]

From 3 years ago
-shorten front disco's
-ford e-fan... if time

New
-boatsides
-rear brakes or e-brake adjust not sure till I get in it
-new road lights (screw KC, got Hella now)
-fix glove box lock (bent latch)


Not gonna happen
-polish and port intake, have on the bench but too busy and too dirty (gotta organize the garage)
-glass headlamps
-8.8 rear axle with matching 4.11 gears in front
-front long arm
-heated front seats
-replace driver side seat motor
-used 33" MTR's on junkyard rims

[ZJ TINS]

Haven't you seen "Honey-Boo-Boo"? Kids are money makers!

Only if you have the brain of a Chimpanzee.

[ZJ TINS]

Ted_Z get a baby food grinder. Not sure if this is your first or if you know about these but they are fantastic as you get your young one off liquid onto solids. I try to point these out to every newborn parent I see.

[Mtn WJ]

On the must do list on my WJ is a new radiator. Then maybe build a rear bumper.

We are thinking about bringing Kyle's WJ. His will need sliders first. Well see.

[Stealth Crawler ZJ]

Way to much...
Change/ check all fluids
HP 44 purchase and swap[ purchased ]
Finish upper rear links and the truss[DONE!]
Finnish tube fenders
Buy and install winch[Done!]
Finish front bumper and front end
Find electrical issue (yeah right)
Grease all.
Rear locker? ...
find time and money to do half of this.
More?

[BigDaveZJ]

Put about 70 miles on the Jeep today driving it around town. Most everything seems to be working really well right now. Few small things to get done, but the junkyard t-case is doing great. Most miles I've put on my ZJ in one day without it breaking in a LOOOONG time.

[fluxcap]

Well, I scratched the 9 off the list for now and am elbow deep in a 231 swap.
While I am under there and in a pile o oil it will be the perfect time to chenge the tranny fluid and filters.
Anybody know how much fliid it holds off hand? WJ V8 auto?

[PassRunnerZJ]

Seems like my wife's 01 was about 6-7 quarts for pan drop and filter replace, but it is also a 4.0L.

My list just got longer after bending my rear driveshaft yesterday on a ledge climb.

Swap in SYE 231
Rotate rear axle yoke up towards t-case
Measure length for new slip drive shaft and calc for full droop and full stuff
Check brother's "extra" DC driveshafts and if no-go, order replacement drive shaft
Check clearance on ledges before climing going forward...

[93 grandwagoneer]

Regear, install hp30, find out why t case is making noise change all fluids, find air leak in my Arb locker, new water pump and I'm sure I'm forgetting some things

[JohnBoulderCO]

Check clearance on ledges before climbing going forward...

Why bother, the uni-body will bend for you.

[fpkites]

Rock lights!!!
(Or should that be lock rights? )

These came on the slow boat from china today (I know, buy American, but try sourcing USA made LED strip)

[Colorado 5.9]

Maybe I might get mine on this year. HA!!!!

[PassRunnerZJ]

SYE is in, still need to get the fluid in and attach the lever and electronics and then get the rear upper adjustable control arms in, spin the rear diff up, and get a driveshaft figured out.

[fpkites]

Adding HPOP o-rings and plug on the tow rig...dropped a c-note tonight on parts, and grabbing the line disconnect tool from Dave in the next week or so.

Cap/Rotor, air filter (Amsoil one is getting nasty despite cleaning, plus some blow-by) - DONE

Friggin list grows like my kid

[Mtn WJ]

I put the new radiator in this weekend. What a pain in the ass. I went ahead and put in new radiator hoses, new transmission cooler lines, new cap and serpentine belt. Considering the new water pump and thermostat I did last year, I have a completely new cooling system.

Basically I am ready for GSW. Now to prep Kyle's WJ with sliders and a front diff cover. Not sure if we will be ready for his or not. Lots of travel for me between now and June.

By the way did I mention the radiator was a pain in the ass?

[JohnBoulderCO]

It was a good weekend to wrench.

Finally replaced my bent driver's side 8.8 shaft. It was nice to see that the splines were straight after a season on 37's.

Fluid change for the 231. I like to do that often now and look for metal and/or plastic bits after going through a few mode forks. I have been running Mobil1 5W-30 in the T-case now. Got that tip online and from the local transmission shop.

Replaced my leaky thermostat. Easy job.

Last on the list, still need to replace my worn track bar bushing, but don't we all.