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09-28-2005, 01:54 AM
show up in a completely stock ford explorer with mc donalds trash all over the place, you'll win fo sho!Originally Posted by Puma297
good times.
I think I'm ready for that auto-show. I got some prizes from my raffle ticket, a brand new XXL tweety bird t-shirt with cigarette ash already burnt into the sleeves, and yosemite sam "BACK OFF" mud flaps.
Originally Posted by ATL ZJ
10-22-2005, 06:55 PM
well after taking about every hard line through the trails today I was very impressed with the heep. The front locker exploded and took out a tooth on the ring gear last week so I am currently open up front but got some brand new Yukons for FREEEEE. I walked up just about everything but had a little trouble on Rocky Mtn Loop only because that toothpick of a tierod decided to pretzel up on me.
taking the hard line
and what resulted
after winching it forward and bottle jacking it up it was good to go and got me home. Can you say Currie steering? I will have more pics later but am at my parents house and they live in the dial-up era, it sucks.
Last edited by ELLLLLIOTTTTT; 12-18-2006 at 03:32 AM.
10-22-2005, 07:00 PM
a good trail fix for that is to drive into a rock. it pushes the tie rod back straight again.
dont' ask how i know.
10-22-2005, 08:34 PM
actually i tried that, i ran into the problem of it getting pushed into the diff and down even lower. like i said we winched it forward, and bottle jacked it up. Didn't even get DW on the way home.
sliders saved my ass again
some ugly canuck bumper back there.
Last edited by ELLLLLIOTTTTT; 12-18-2006 at 03:33 AM.
10-23-2005, 04:04 PM
Looks like a fun time. That little tie rod is so cute.
10-23-2005, 07:25 PM
Nice work on the tierod, hate i didn't get a chance to tear mine up...but hey I got to work all weekend! im so lucky. Who all went?
peace out bitch
10-25-2005, 03:42 PM
Nice pics, currie is a good upgrade choice.
11-05-2005, 10:41 PM
Just got back and wow it was one hell of a day. The group we went out with day did not fair so well. All in all ended up with 2 busted shafts, 1 destroyed driveshaft, body damage left and right, and my busted tcase. After high centering on a rock i smacked into a massive rock, bent my skid plate and crossmember and seperated the two halves of the transfer case. Onto the pics.
11-05-2005, 11:13 PM
I see my choice of giving my WJ a rest after being in the shop for 2 days was a good idea...I'm sure you'll have your ZJ back up and running in no time.
11-06-2005, 01:00 AM
Unfortunately I know all about dial-up, it really does suck ass.
I live up in the middle of the mountains and so dial-up and satalitte TV are my only options.
11-06-2005, 01:36 AM
stock "skid plate" = POS 20ga sheetmetal good for skidding across paved roads
get a HD skid plate or something, even crusty's junk aint that bad.. i have a crusty's skid, it is 3/16"
get some protection on the diffcover
P.S.
clear corners > *******
that is all
11-06-2005, 01:41 AM
I agree, a real TC skid is important.
11-06-2005, 01:45 AM
still deciding on what route to take with the skid, build one vs. buy one from kevin, rusty, etc. As for the front diff I'm surprised at the kind of hits it took without phasing it. Regardless another BTF cover is in my near future.
oh and don't be hatin on my clear cawhnuhs yo, they be matchin my blingin silver interior.
11-06-2005, 01:53 AM
I got clear corners also.
11-06-2005, 01:54 AM
Oh and I say just build a skid for the TC.
11-06-2005, 02:04 AM
drive home?
Originally Posted by ATL ZJ
11-06-2005, 02:07 AM
When it is time to get the TC back together be sure to hit me up for some fluids for it.
11-06-2005, 10:37 PM
Nice work Elliot! Poppin' the cherry!
11-06-2005, 10:41 PM
Just reinforce the stock skid with some plate outlining it and some reinforcing members in the middle. I'd go snap some pics of how I did mine, but, um its somewhere in NC now.
Oh, and I guess I won't be buying that 242 from ya!
Last edited by BMRisko; 11-06-2005 at 10:44 PM.
11-07-2005, 12:55 AM
Brandon, you can have whatevers left of it.... so the bezel and the linkage.Reinforcing the stock skid may work but it will probably be just as cost effective to build a new one or buy one aftermarket.
The good news: My new steering held up fine.
11-07-2005, 02:01 AM
Actually, I may be interested in the input shaft if its not FUBARed. Guess it all depends on what I end up getting a 242 out of. Well, I guess since you have a 4.0, the input shaft could vary from the 5.2 anyways.Brandon, you can have whatevers left of it.... so the bezel and the linkage.
The good news: My new steering held up fine.
It may be as cost effective to build a new one, but it also may be easier to reinforce the old one if it isnt bent too badly. Basically, if you look at the t-case side of the plate there is a groove that runs along the perimeter. I took some 1/4" plate (maybe 3-4" wide) and welded it into this groove all the way around. Then I used some of the plate to cover the drain plug access hole and also added a few cross braces to brace the plate that was around the perimeter. I basically had the entire jeep parked on this at one point and it didn't even flinch. Cheap, easy and effective. Ofcourse, not as cool as making a new one all together.
11-17-2005, 02:49 AM
no real upgrades, still wheeling the hell out of it every chance i get. i figured i'd post this pic up of the GF's hind end for all you loser pervs (i.e. Trojanman, XJ Matt, etc.)
Last edited by ELLLLLIOTTTTT; 12-18-2006 at 03:37 AM.
11-17-2005, 02:54 AM
So what did you do for a TC?
11-17-2005, 03:17 AM
The 242 is still holding up. it was not as badly damaged as i originally thought after last time out. Its mostly the seal that was leaking. A combination of unibody twisting and insane temperature fluctuations is taking a toll on the tranny/tcase seals and every so often i'll come out to a red puddle under the jeep.
These problems will be solved this winter, i've been doing alot of reading up on D300's.
11-17-2005, 12:37 PM
puma, i've gota 300 i need to get rid of PM me
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