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by Wrench
Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...
Replies: 100
Views: 41986

Re: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...

Got the arms completed:

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by Wrench
Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:12 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...
Replies: 100
Views: 41986

Re: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...

Oh, you want the REAL story.

My 13yo daughter really likes the YJ. I have three years to get it "done" for her, and want it to be more "driver friendly" and "beautified". :thu:

Shhhh, she doesnt know.
by Wrench
Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...
Replies: 100
Views: 41986

Re: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...

This was the second leaf setup I ran and both bent pretty bad. I'm afraid of breaking a leaf on the trail. It happens when I back up a steep hill and the axle wraps in reverse. Going with a coil setup. I snagged a set of front lift coils for a TJ that should work nicely. I should be able to reuse th...
by Wrench
Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...
Replies: 100
Views: 41986

Re: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...

New arms mounted and halfway fabricated:

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by Wrench
Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...
Replies: 100
Views: 41986

Re: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...

Now that the rear axle has proper gears, the front needs to match. The front brakes were shot, u-joints have seen better days, and springs were bent pretty bad, so I opted to removed this tired axle and replace the entire front end with the one from my Cherokee, that is already geared 4:88 and locke...
by Wrench
Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Seeking Input for Cheap Commuter Rig
Replies: 11
Views: 3709

Re: Seeking Input for Cheap Commuter Rig

We bought our little Kia Spectra for about $6k several years back. We've put about 100k miles on it so far with no major issues, just a timing belt, alternator, and oil changes. Not your $2k dollar range, but sure got a lot for what we put into it.
by Wrench
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: Flatty - The Home Alone Build
Replies: 86
Views: 34973

Re: Flatty - The Home Alone Build

That's turning out pretty fantastic, Toby!
by Wrench
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...
Replies: 100
Views: 41986

Re: I'm dreaming of a white YJ Christmas...

So, after wheeling this thing for a few years now, I decided it really needs the proper gearing, and a lunchbox locker in the rear makes it too squirrelly on the road. Switching to 4:88's and a limited slip. I went with the "Ford Racing" limited slip clutch kit, so it hooks up better. Sett...
by Wrench
Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: What are you doing with your tax refund?
Replies: 17
Views: 5889

Re: What are you doing with your tax refund?

We never over-pay, and always owe taxes.

Regardless, I still splurged. I now own some killer Dana 44 parts and an 18' enclosed trailer/car hauler. My driveway is really cramped now... :?
by Wrench
Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:16 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: 52' CJ 3a
Replies: 1
Views: 1120

Re: 52' CJ 3a

Rottwheeler wrote:https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/6001140685.html


Wow! Someone took care of that rig.
by Wrench
Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Random Picture Thread
Replies: 1109
Views: 253041

Re: Random Picture Thread

If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, its a duck. :P
by Wrench
Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: CHEEP evolution
Replies: 38
Views: 17522

Re: CHEEP evolution

Front axle: ~'90 Wagoneer narrow (~60") low pinion. Already regeared to 5.13, 3-series carrier, Spartan lunchbox locker. 3-series carrier is more desirable, even though it requires the thick cut ring gear. This carrier will support modification to fit JK Dana 44 R&P's down the road if I hav...
by Wrench
Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: CHEEP evolution
Replies: 38
Views: 17522

Re: CHEEP evolution

OMG, 3 years since I posted here! Christmas goodies from last year include Fox 2.5 remote-reservoir coil-overs, 14" travel. This year, I picked up a 35 spline ARB for the rear and Nitro axles. I am sticking with the 3-series carrier and thick-cut gears. The front axle is getting Nitro chromoly ...
by Wrench
Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: Introduction Area for the Newbies
Topic: New Guy here
Replies: 8
Views: 8507

Re: New Guy here

Welcome!
by Wrench
Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Wanted: 15x8, 5 on 4.5" wheel for spare on my YJ
Replies: 3
Views: 1515

Wanted: 15x8, 5 on 4.5" wheel for spare on my YJ

As the title says, looking for a decent spare rim for my YJ.
by Wrench
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:49 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Cool Craigslist, EBay, Amazon, and other interwebz finds.
Replies: 626
Views: 191604

Re: Cool Craigslist, EBay, Amazon, and other interwebz finds.

I don't think that's an Early Bronco axle. It looks like a late 70's F250 axle with the large cast wedges, full width.
by Wrench
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Recreation report
Replies: 3
Views: 1701

Re: Recreation report

scumby wrote:impressive numbers! i wonder what % jeep sales are up?


I've noticed a whole lot more side-by-side market increase than Jeep stuff.

The RV sales here in the Tri Cities has grown more in the last 3 years than what was posted. It's just plain gone insane.
by Wrench
Wed Oct 19, 2016 6:08 am
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Sell or Keep my Jeep?
Replies: 11
Views: 3291

Re: Sell or Keep my Jeep?

Does your current jeep have lockers? That would be #1 on my list to improve off-road worthiness.
by Wrench
Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Where to get bigger propane tanks?
Replies: 11
Views: 3564

Re: Where to get bigger propane tanks?

scumby wrote:who re-certs them?


Anyone who is insured to do LP tank/vessel repair/ maintenance. IE: Ferrel Gas, Amerigas, etc.
by Wrench
Mon Oct 10, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Where to get bigger propane tanks?
Replies: 11
Views: 3564

Re: Where to get bigger propane tanks?

Used propane tanks are fine but buyer beware: all portable tanks are date-coded. First date stamp is good for 12 years before requiring recertification. Recert is good for 5 years. Recert cost is currently about $50. Most filling stations know this and will not fill outdated tanks. A&L Compresse...
by Wrench
Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 2849

Re: Insurance

We use Safeco.

I can't tell you much, my wife is the insurance guru, so I leave it up to her.
by Wrench
Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Where to get bigger propane tanks?
Replies: 11
Views: 3564

Re: Where to get bigger propane tanks?

Lud wrote:The toy hauler has 3 of the standard 20lb tanks in it. I'd like to go to two larger ones. Where can I buy some of the larger tanks?


Like everything else, Amazon
by Wrench
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: Bunny v2.0
Replies: 28
Views: 15012

Re: Bunny v2.0

Air chisels work great for those rivets.
by Wrench
Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Towing Laws
Replies: 28
Views: 6235

Re: Towing Laws

scumby wrote:oh, and do we want to start name calling, again paul, really VP?

and people wonder why i don't often come to meetings. ::lol


Not name-calling, just poking fun. Last I checked, it was the goal of this group to have fun together. :cool:

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