Installed a 2" budget boost... coil spacers with new slightly longer shocks. While in the process of removing the springs, one of the swaybar links failed.... or i should say came apart:

sooo... got a new one installed and all back together... YAY! Now, just need to get that door fixed.

Permalink (2 words)
Written on July 12th, 2010 & filed under Model, Sub-System, Suspension, TJ (Wrangler)

Since it's too cold out to actually do any work, it's time to make plans for the future.

I need to work on multiple systems on my YJ. Recovery, electrical, suspension and a seeping leak etc.

Recovery:
Luke over at Frontier 4x4, is currently designing a front bumper to house the Smittybilt XRC8 I will be buying soon.
Move hi-lift to rollbars or hood.

Electrical:
I will be putting LED replacement dash lights in. Half the bulbs I have are burnt out.
Get gauges working or replaced.
Alternator upgrade for winch use.
Install dash speakers.
Install 12Vdc air compressor.
Wire in XRC8 winch.

Leak:
I have a small leak at the transmission cooler that needs corrected.

Suspension:
Finally trim u-bolts.
Install bump stops.

Brakes:
Adjust E-brake

I'll add more as I think of it.


Permalink (2 words)
Written on December 12th, 2009 & filed under Electrical, Exterior, Model, Sub-System, Suspension, YJ (Wrangler)

I scheduled a half workday on Wednesday the 25th with the purpose of smoothing the ride and troubleshooting a vibration that had developed. I also was told that I should remove the rear shackle center bolt to maximize rear axle flex.

This was the first thing I did. In the end I didn’t have enough “junk” to flex it far enough for this to matter. I still had about 1/2″ before I would have hit the bolt anyway. It doesn’t hurt anything not having it in, so I left it out.


Read more ... (428 words)
Written on February 28th, 2009 & filed under Model, Sub-System, Suspension, YJ (Wrangler)