Chuck needed tire rotation
Re: Chuck needed tire rotation
OldGreen wrote:So I rotated them on to this:
so no more XJ?
Lightly Lifted and Locked LJ
I'm Scumby Dammit, take it or leave it!
I'm Scumby Dammit, take it or leave it!
Re: Chuck needed tire rotation
scumby wrote:OldGreen wrote:So I rotated them on to this:
so no more XJ?
I still have 2. The chop top will be for sale in a minute.
quick update:
I put my old winch from Orville on it with a Warn winch plate. I don't like the winch but it works so I'll keep it while I save pennies for a proper unit. It was fine on the XJs, but. . well.
Also installed a Bikini top and I am putting my CB in probably tonight.
I've wheeled it a couple of times and it works well just like it sits. It actually makes it tough to justify a bunch of mods. It will be regeared this fall. The auto trans' super deep overdrive (.69) is useless and the 3.73s make it a bit of a dawg.
Other than that, future plans include a dog platform/cargo cover, some rocker guards and a new set of speakers. I'll get rolling on that when it cools off a bit. In the meantime, I will continue to drive it everyday and wheel it every chance I get. (The speedbumps by JC Penny. . .you know what I'm talkin' about, they are HUGE.)
I put my old winch from Orville on it with a Warn winch plate. I don't like the winch but it works so I'll keep it while I save pennies for a proper unit. It was fine on the XJs, but. . well.
Also installed a Bikini top and I am putting my CB in probably tonight.
I've wheeled it a couple of times and it works well just like it sits. It actually makes it tough to justify a bunch of mods. It will be regeared this fall. The auto trans' super deep overdrive (.69) is useless and the 3.73s make it a bit of a dawg.
Other than that, future plans include a dog platform/cargo cover, some rocker guards and a new set of speakers. I'll get rolling on that when it cools off a bit. In the meantime, I will continue to drive it everyday and wheel it every chance I get. (The speedbumps by JC Penny. . .you know what I'm talkin' about, they are HUGE.)
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Re: Chuck needed tire rotation
OldGreen wrote:So I rotated them on to this:
Hey... looks like you're moving up in the world!!!
Rottwheeler
White 13' JKU Rubicon, 3.5" Rubicon Express Super Flex suspension, 3:73s, 35" Nittos on American Racing ATX black faux bead locks... for now.
White 13' JKU Rubicon, 3.5" Rubicon Express Super Flex suspension, 3:73s, 35" Nittos on American Racing ATX black faux bead locks... for now.
Minor update again:
I continue to wheel it and drive it to work every day. It handled Rimrock and Ahtanum pretty well but the Power Steering Pump has been going out from the day I got it. Rimrock's tight twisties were just too much for it. I thought it might just be a combo of the 10" wheels and 35s stuck out so far causing leverage issues so I increased the low RPM flow by opening up the orifice in the HP line to 5/32". That helped a tiny bit but the pump was still dead. So, the only one in town was at Autozone. R and R on that deal last nigh, bled and tested. Seems to work GREAT so far. It is a totally different experience just in the parking lot at work. I was prepared to do the "West Texas Off Road" mod to the pump if I had to, but just opening up the hole and putting a new pump on did the trick so far. I will have to take it to the hills and/or to the boat launch to really see what's what. . .
Speaking of the Boat Launch. I towed my Dad's 17' Boat to Vernita and back on Sunday. My memories of towing behind the CJ got a massive throat punch. The LJ just tugged it along straight and true at 62mph on cruise. No issues. Stopped nice and straight with the 4 wheel discs. I couldn't have been happier. Plus, it looks kinda sexy and you don't need a boat launch to launch it. . .
I continue to wheel it and drive it to work every day. It handled Rimrock and Ahtanum pretty well but the Power Steering Pump has been going out from the day I got it. Rimrock's tight twisties were just too much for it. I thought it might just be a combo of the 10" wheels and 35s stuck out so far causing leverage issues so I increased the low RPM flow by opening up the orifice in the HP line to 5/32". That helped a tiny bit but the pump was still dead. So, the only one in town was at Autozone. R and R on that deal last nigh, bled and tested. Seems to work GREAT so far. It is a totally different experience just in the parking lot at work. I was prepared to do the "West Texas Off Road" mod to the pump if I had to, but just opening up the hole and putting a new pump on did the trick so far. I will have to take it to the hills and/or to the boat launch to really see what's what. . .
Speaking of the Boat Launch. I towed my Dad's 17' Boat to Vernita and back on Sunday. My memories of towing behind the CJ got a massive throat punch. The LJ just tugged it along straight and true at 62mph on cruise. No issues. Stopped nice and straight with the 4 wheel discs. I couldn't have been happier. Plus, it looks kinda sexy and you don't need a boat launch to launch it. . .
I have been told that a power steering box out of a Durango is a direct swap and much stronger over the stock TJ/LJ box. I have never had to change mine out yet though to find out.
Edit: Here's the specifics.
Swap only good on '97 - '02 model TJs Durango gear needed: '98 or '99, V8 engine. There is a snowplow and non snowplow package. One will be the same amount of turns of the steering wheel lock to lock, the non snowplow box will actually take fewer turns of the steering wheel lock to lock.
Stock TJ gear: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 3 3/8 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" NAPA Part#: NSP277582
Durango NON-Snow Package: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 2 15/16 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" Type of Hose Ports: O Ring Napa Part#: NSP277588
Durango Snow Package: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 3 3/8 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" Type of Hose Ports: O Ring NAPA Part#: NSP277580
For 03-06 I believe PSC makes a bolt in swap.
Edit: Here's the specifics.
Swap only good on '97 - '02 model TJs Durango gear needed: '98 or '99, V8 engine. There is a snowplow and non snowplow package. One will be the same amount of turns of the steering wheel lock to lock, the non snowplow box will actually take fewer turns of the steering wheel lock to lock.
Stock TJ gear: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 3 3/8 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" NAPA Part#: NSP277582
Durango NON-Snow Package: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 2 15/16 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" Type of Hose Ports: O Ring Napa Part#: NSP277588
Durango Snow Package: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 3 3/8 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" Type of Hose Ports: O Ring NAPA Part#: NSP277580
For 03-06 I believe PSC makes a bolt in swap.
Last edited by Lud on Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:46 am, edited 1 time in total.
2004 TJ Wrangler X (Rubiclone)
2.5" OME Lift, 1.25 in Body Lift, Flat Fender Flares
35x12.50x15 Maxxis Razor MTs
D30 ARB 4.56s Rear JKD44 w/ 8.8 disk brakes Ford 9" goodies, 4.56 and ARB.
2.5" OME Lift, 1.25 in Body Lift, Flat Fender Flares
35x12.50x15 Maxxis Razor MTs
D30 ARB 4.56s Rear JKD44 w/ 8.8 disk brakes Ford 9" goodies, 4.56 and ARB.
Lud wrote:I have been told that a power steering box out of a Durango is a direct swap and much stronger over the stock TJ/LJ box. I have never had to change mine out yet though to find out.
Edit: Here's the specifics.
Swap only good on '97 - '02 model TJs Durango gear needed: '98 or '99, V8 engine. There is a snowplow and non snowplow package. One will be the same amount of turns of the steering wheel lock to lock, the non snowplow box will actually take fewer turns of the steering wheel lock to lock.
Stock TJ gear: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 3 3/8 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" NAPA Part#: NSP277582
Durango NON-Snow Package: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 2 15/16 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" Type of Hose Ports: O Ring Napa Part#: NSP277588
Durango Snow Package: Number of Mounting Holes: 3 Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 3 3/8 Input Shaft Diameter: 3/4" Line Thread Size: M18x1.5; M16x1.5 Output Shaft Diameter: 1.25" Type of Hose Ports: O Ring NAPA Part#: NSP277580
For 03-06 I believe PSC makes a bolt in swap.
I would have to either use the PSC box or redrill and sleeve one hole to use a Saginaw box. The LJ and late TJ use a Mercedes box. However, I have now had my set up on the trail and have zero need for more steering mods. The larger port fixed the low speed issue 100%. If I were to want to run 40s, it would likely be a different story. The brake master is interesting though.
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