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by bobracing
Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Turns out the winch I acquired is an old school version and seems to have the original Prestolite motor. This also means the shaft is keyed, not the newer spline and will need the new gear. So, I went ahead and pulled the motor off. This required pulling the clutch off, little trick, turn it about 9...
by bobracing
Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:40 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

From what I've seen, you either replace it with a 4.5-4.8hp (early ones are about 2.5hp) original replacement motor (Warn 7536) or the 9.5xp 6hp (Warn 68608) which needs a new gear (key to 20 spline). Then from there you decide, do I take a chance on Chinese (DB Electrical) or buy Warn. If it's not ...
by bobracing
Wed Jun 14, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Good news, finished the fab work and painted it. Bad news, the "good" winch isn't working, Think the motor is bad but on the bright side, gives me an excuse to upgrade. http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Blue_YJ/8010C564-C765-47C0-92F0-AD836180C4D0_zps0n5hthof.jpg
by bobracing
Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

After this little incident last weekend, I decided it was time to get the winch project finished up. This would have been 5min if I had a winch, turned into an hour. http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Jeep%20Runs/BF7603A5-8CF8-4827-AA76-E8EE7A9910A8_zpsniiasszs.jpg Welded nuts to the...
by bobracing
Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: Ahtanum run 6-10-17
Replies: 0
Views: 2895

Ahtanum run 6-10-17

The guy with a yellow Flatfender and I made a trip to the Ahtanum. We got snow, rain, and sun. Got stuck and had great reminder of why you stay back when the winch cable broke. A reminder that pulling with a strap in the snow isn't a good idea, two rigs stuck with a strap between them sucks. Snow wa...
by bobracing
Thu May 25, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Next step: Winch mount YJs have a cross bar that limits how far down an 8274 vertical winch. The 8274 sits tall so I'm trying to mount it and keep it as low as possible. So staying with the smaller mount theory. The mount came with winch. It needed a little trimming to make it a little smaller, not ...
by bobracing
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: Juniper clean-up
Replies: 1
Views: 3140

Juniper clean-up

Attended the Midnite Mudders Juniper clean-up. Mostly MMs, a few dirt bikes, couple Desert Rats, couple independents, and of course Doug Conners is what I saw, haven't seen the actual list and don't know how many hours were collected. The group we were put with ended up doing the NE corner and besid...
by bobracing
Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:06 pm
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: BLM scouting wilderness fence
Replies: 2
Views: 3313

BLM scouting wilderness fence

A little trip Juniper today with the BLM, Peakputters, Desert Rats, Roman Chariots, and Midnight Mudders, though the Peakputters got lost before things got started. The sand was so wet, traction was not an issue. Having all this extra traction was especially good for me since it seems the fuel pump ...
by bobracing
Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:22 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: Downsizing from a JKUR to a '97 TJ
Replies: 50
Views: 29494

Re: Downsizing from a JKUR to a '97 TJ

Been on a few runs with that rig, it's an old EWA member.
by bobracing
Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

After adding the double booster and larger master there was no room for the stock air cleaner. One TJ air tube saved from the dumpster and a quick trip to the parts store. One cone air filter, one piece of 3" exhaust pipe, one 2.5 to 3.0 coupler. The couple and exhaust pipe are needed because a...
by bobracing
Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

light bar = Officially a mallcrawler. http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Blue_YJ/87BC4455-A20A-4B31-9F4F-1A3D3D4ECDB5_zpstdpsr4mz.jpg The 50" Rough Country brackets fit well but don't fit a 52" bar, imagine that? So a cut off wheel, a hot glue gun and a friend to help hold ...
by bobracing
Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Still chugging along and got a little more done this weekend. Inner fender wells. It is about 1/8"ish rubber and should work OK, but not overly happy. Think I'll eventually make metal inners or some sort of rod frame to rivot the rubber to. Also found out that "straps" should be used,...
by bobracing
Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:49 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Roman wrote:Half ton Chevy up front.

once and a while at the top of this site, there is a picture of them flying thru the air.

Yes, 1/2 ton waggys up front 94 Isuzu Rodeo rear disks.
by bobracing
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:02 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

This is a XJ but believe it to be the same as a YJ. The spring, plunger, and o-ring were removed (right side of screen) and the end bolt vent was welded up. From all my reading, this should allow full pressure to the rear. So it goes back to: Is my MC piston to big and not exerting enough psi to the...
by bobracing
Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:12 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Right, the valve body there. But with the plunger removed does that let the front circuit and rear circuit to balance pressure? Is it just an open manifold? Open manifold, front and rear should be receiving the same pressure. With the parts in the proportioning valve, the rear did almost nothing, w...
by bobracing
Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

The valve body is still there, but spring, plunger, and whatever else came out is removed.
by bobracing
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

After a little trip to the Ranch & Home, a few options were picked-up. A 2 1/2" long 1/4-28 bolt with the head ground down did the trick. A few times on/off with with the master to get a he correct depth and: http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Blue_YJ/8FCF7740-B91C-47A7-A7F5...
by bobracing
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Double diaphragm booster from a cherocar to YJ, yea, didn't quite understand everything on the write-up, but much clearer now. First, obvious thing, the length to connect the pedal, and connection hole. http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Blue_YJ/860039E1-293F-455A-87E3-1E86655B72FC_z...
by bobracing
Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Still trying to get some last minute things buttoned up, one being the brakes. Yes, the brakes work but are anything but impressive. The setup is stock single diaphragm booster, 75 T-bird master (disk fr & rr), 1/2 ton Chevy disks up front, Isuzu Rodeo rear disks, and a gutted proportioning valv...
by bobracing
Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Finally got a chance to get back out to the Jeep. It's at the Rusty Ranch were a friend is doing some wiring work for me and this trip was for a switch-pro and some new shoes. The Switch-pro makes for a very nice clean install of switches. You can use your phone to control it and other things but I ...
by bobracing
Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Adventures in beadlocks. Must say that I've never had or mounted beadlocks before but watched a couple videos, just not the same. First thing, soapy water is your friend. I also believe in the spacer. The spacer give the bolts something to tighten up against, rather than hanging out waiting to break...
by bobracing
Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: '89 Ford Crewcab
Replies: 0
Views: 821

'89 Ford Crewcab

'89 Ford Crewcab, 4x4, diesel $3,500 Kennewick, WA (99338) 1989 Ford Crewcab, 4x4 1993 Factory 7.3 idi turbo, with ATS turbo and 3" downpipe. 5sp trans and A/C Truck runs and drives good. Body has a few dings, and paint is peeling. Extras: Factory turbo with attached intake pipes and a modified...
by bobracing
Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Hmmmm, guess they weren't happy http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Blue_YJ/4734AF26-827C-4ADA-AAD1-A229E187928F_zpsiq7dpaw6.jpg So a happy little set of Brown Dog mounts took their place. http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Blue_YJ/F656B062-8F29-412A-A13F-B2DB8EE7A479_...
by bobracing
Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ mods, an on going thread.
Replies: 181
Views: 73026

Re: YJ mods, an on going thread.

Today started off by cutting some brand new spring. The military wrap wasn't working with my setup and after some reading, also limits the spring a little. So out came the cutoff wheel and made short work of them. http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i378/rjewing99/Blue_YJ/94AEAD2E-9220-4C8B-9CB9-640...
by bobracing
Sat Nov 19, 2016 6:49 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: YJ spring bushings
Replies: 1
Views: 3322

Re: YJ spring bushings

Black Diamond 4x4 on Clearwater might have a set.

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