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mr.mindless

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #165 on: May 26, 2018, 08:55:54 AM »
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #166 on: May 27, 2018, 06:22:37 PM »
MUST TO DO LIST:

-paint roof white
-add heat shield to keep floor temp down
-close up floor and make tool bag/box tie downs
-cooler mount/tie downs

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #167 on: May 27, 2018, 06:26:18 PM »
I think shocks I got from IRO (Doetsch 8000s) are WAY too stiff. Bounces pretty hard on bumps/rocks.
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #168 on: May 27, 2018, 07:52:53 PM »
Too stiff of shocks would be hard hits, zero bounce.


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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #169 on: May 27, 2018, 07:53:42 PM »
It’s also easy to confuse over sprung vs too stiff shocks


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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #170 on: May 28, 2018, 12:02:46 AM »
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Too stiff of shocks would be hard hits, zero bounce.


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I’ll unbolt shocks and see how it roll over bumps. I remember it bounces pretty easily on jack stands before I installed shocks.

It get tiring at RC/AOAA esp that it’s manual so any bounce get fed through throttle via my leg.
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #171 on: May 28, 2018, 05:18:24 PM »
I should do something about this.
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #172 on: May 28, 2018, 08:30:25 PM »
That happened to the upper on mine as well.
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #173 on: May 28, 2018, 08:40:03 PM »
simple solution, remove the D30   :P
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XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #174 on: May 29, 2018, 12:54:54 PM »
You can buy Jonny joints that will replace that bushing. Sleeve housing is machined to lightly press in just like the bushing would. Will take much more abuse than another rubber unit will.
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #175 on: May 30, 2018, 10:10:05 AM »
Quote from: Harrison on May 29, 2018, 12:54:54 PM
You can buy Jonny joints that will replace that bushing. Sleeve housing is machined to lightly press in just like the bushing would. Will take much more abuse than another rubber unit will.

Those are what I'm gonna end up doing when I start working on my truss for the 60. That way if I ever want to take out an upper link, all I have to do is change the long arm side to a solid mount.
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #176 on: May 31, 2018, 10:21:12 PM »
Replaced both unit wheel bearings
Removed 1/4” homemade wheel spacers
Replaced tie rod ends with regular tie rod end
Trimmed coil spring perches
Notched diff cover
Re-soldered both front door power window switch
Replaced passenger side front window regulator
Replaced steering wheel
Installed cruise control
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #177 on: June 01, 2018, 07:25:09 PM »
Installed few interior panels.

Fixed lights for the most part

Charged A/C and blow cold now

Found that e fan is in-op

Performance all-aluminum radiator arrived
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #178 on: June 27, 2018, 09:23:23 PM »
New blingy radiator & e-fan went in. This fan make it the 3rd unit, brand new on this third round and hopefully last a whole lot longer this time. First one in-op, second show evidence it caught/almost catch on fire at some point.

New fan clutch going in while I’m at it.

Stock motor mount on driver side is on its way out. Ordered performance engine & trans mounts. Pulled the drive belt to inspect pulley bearings and found that the alternator is seizing. I’ll get Marc’s spare alternator this weekend at Attica. Just empty every pockets.

Bought a new-to-me front bumper to modify & install.
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XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #179 on: June 28, 2018, 06:36:40 AM »
Shiny!


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