XJ Heep 3.0

[Wingman]

 

[mr.mindless]

O god. It's like the flip side of #Millering

[TrailTamer]

A little gas down the throttle body she fired right up. Looking good so far 

[TrailTamer]

May need alternator. All 3 alternators we have are seizing.

[TrailTamer]

Engine is 99% ready to go. Brake lines ran. Down pipe to cat exhaust installed. 3 out of 4 fender flares re-mounted (for now). Driver side rock slider almost done.

Go look at/buy car trailer tomorrow then meeting.

Thursday/Friday
finish rock slider
plate over between frame and rock sliders
mount gas tank and rear upper shock mounts (gas tank will be mounted to it)
install brake calipers and finish brake lines
install fuel line from gas tank to fuel rail
weld in floors
Install bumpers
wash
paint everything where needed
reinstall hood
annnnnddddd go wheeling on Saturday.

Maybe replace the alternator if it's not charging once it's running.

[Wingman]

That's a sizable list

[M4wdFab]

that is a big list haha

[TrailTamer]

that is a big list haha

I left out a bunch of stuff, including important stuff LOL.

install rear aussie locker
install front ring and pinion w/ locker
install front axle shafts
fab and weld in front seat mounts
(most likely no rear seats for now)
Install muffler and tailpipe, but I may just have it dumped right after muffler temporarily
Hack-N-Tap SYE
Install Driveshafts
Test flex on ramp
adjust rear shock mounts as needed
cut where needed for more clearance

[M4wdFab]

o i missed the part about thursday and friday off. 

that would be no prob then

[TrailTamer]

Front axle and suspension all done. Tie rod and drag link built and installed. Brakes, axle shafts, etc. installed. Wheels will not clear the offset tie rod ends. I tried Smike's 2" spacers and worked but tires really get into fender well. I will revisit this later when running and testing on the ramp.

[mr.mindless]

running offset to keep away from the diff cover?

[TrailTamer]

running offset to keep away from the diff cover?

Yes. This is another thing to try. I'll try put normal tie rod ends on and see how 'bad' it hit on the cover, possibly grind/cut the cover for clearance if feasible.

[TrailTamer]

Gas tank cradle and upper shock mount tacked in place. I'll weld it all in solid tomorrow. A bit overkill I think

Not sure on how much shocks should be extended at ride height. I'm thinking to give them a go.

[TrailTamer]

Shackle set up right now for reference. I think there'll be more down travel than up travel.

[TrailTamer]

Pics of front end. I know track bar is 'wrong'. I'll redo it later.

One pic is with 2" spacer, other without.