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    I was fixing this problem:



    When I spied this problem:


    My XJ now has a hybrid Rusty's/Chrysler leaf spring pack.
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    Our new, to us, self dumping metal hopper came without any of the needed hardware. You'll notice in the photo that a clamp is holding it together.



    And with it not held together:



    So I gathered together some various pieces of scrap and other extra pieces we had laying around:



    Welded the pieces together and assembled the misc parts:







    Works like a champ!





    And then welded on some hooks for some keeper chain:



    Now our new, to us, hopper is ready to be put to work as a scrap bin!


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    Very fine craftsmanship Aaron.

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    TJS86TOY previously posted:
    "Very fine craftsmanship Aaron."

    Thanks! But to be honest, I just told our new shop help what to do. They cut, drilled, tapped, welded, painted and installed it all. I just took photos and gave advice.

    Great simple project to learn on. I am just happy it's done and I can get some more of this scrap outta my hair!

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    After finally getting all the fuel pump and lines installed on my buggy it still wouldn't start. Figured the injectors were clogged. Pulled the injectors and yes they are clogged. I got four of them to clean out, working on the others. I may just order a new or refurbished set from eBay.

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    Hope you get it going soon Michael! I know how badly you are wanting to take it out and abuse it.

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    I'd go with refurbished or have the existing ones pressure cleaned. Don't think I'll ever pay for new injectors again.
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    It didn't take much to get the others working, sat in carb cleaner for a couple of hours, so I think I am going to put them back in and see how (if) it runs. If it doesn't run good I'll buy different ones, both new and refurbished are cheaper than getting them cleaned.

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    Got it all put back together today and it runs great!

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    Great news!!! New Years Day run?

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    Sweet. Go enjoy it.
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    Added some headlight to the buggy.


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    Congrats - and I see you have your priorities on straight...

    New Years Eve - popcorn maker for festivities - not being used.

    Buggy parts in the house, on the kitchen table, for improvements instead - ChaChing!!!


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    I had to bring it in the house since it was so cold in the garage, at least that’s what I told my wife.

    The popcorn maker gets used on movie night. We had steaks and lonster tails for dinner tonight.

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    Not so much a mod...but another repair needed for the old jeep. After a hectic and busy holiday season, I finally got around to finishing the BDS suspension install including new castor shims, u-bolts, steering stabilizer etc (pics coming on that soon). As I was about to put the repaired (hopefully) radiator back in (from way back in November in Moab), I noticed something odd with the front end grill. It look like the grill and front fenders had slid sideways on the frame a few inches and even though the front body mount was nice and tight, everything was a bit off-center. After closer inspection, the bottom piece of the front grill (which is basically the body mount location) had broken through the welds that hold it to the main upper grill portion (you know, the famous seven slot jeep grill with round headlights). This upper grill is bolted to the fenders, but that is all that was holding it in place. The fenders have one mount each at the firewall - so the entire engine bay area had lots of room to slide around.

    Here is the grill in two pieces that should be one.



    Here is what it should look like - will need to weld it back in place and then remount the grill and re-connect the electrical for the lights etc.


    So, as always there is something to do on the old jeep. Hopefully I can get this wrapped up this weekend and then finally get everything back together in another week or so. Excited to try out the new suspension.
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    Replaced the water pump on my JKUR. The head of one bolt broke off making it take a little longer. Luckily there was a decent sized piece left sticking out of the block. After trying several less evasive methods I welded a nut to the stud and was able to back it out. Replaced all 7 bolts with new ones and used anti seize to hopefully prevent it from happening again.

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    newracer previously posted:
    "Replaced the water pump on my JKUR. The head of one bolt broke off making it take a little longer. Luckily there was a decent sized piece left sticking out of the block. After trying several less evasive methods I welded a nut to the stud and was able to back it out. Replaced all 7 bolts with new ones and used anti seize to hopefully prevent it from happening again."

    Lucky day! in regards to anti-sieze, it's like Franks red hot sauce, I put that stuff on everything!

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    A few years ago I bought a big bottle of it, it goes on just about evething I take apart.


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    Between the holidays, a couple work trips up to Montana and waiting on some parts and pieces here and there...I finally got everything back together.

    I cleaned up and painted the spring plates, new shims from Mcruff and got new U-bolts for the D27 from a local shop here (Denver Spring and Suspension) since the kit was for a 72-75 D30. I put on new shocks on the front that are appropriate length - my old ones were way too long (from when the POs shackles were much longer), and the shock would bottom up after only a couple inches of up travel. I also got a new steering stabilizer shock - and moved the entire set-up above the 1-piece tie-rod. Clearance of this thing is really tight around the front cover of the differential whether above or below - so I went above to keep it clear of incoming rocks etc off road.

    Here is the front with the BDS 2.5" kit and McRuff's shims installed - in addition to caster improvement, the shims help raise the tie-rod up and create more clearance above the top of the leaf spring. Additionally the shackle orientation has the bottom end nicely in front of the top frame mount (as shown in one of the above posts #1245):


    The steering stablizer set-up:


    Of course, after getting this all good to go, I find the front body mount on the bottom of the front grill has popped all the spot welds and was in two pieces:

    This piece:


    After welding that back together (no pics - my welds were ugly - but at least it on the underside and behind the radiator), I got the grill and repaired radiator (from back in November when it cracked on the way to Moab) back in.


    Here is the front ready to go - I believe this should be enough clearance. I lost about 1/2" or a bit more with the BDS vs whatever was on there. I would suspect they will settle down a bit more over time and use as well. As long as they clear my 33s while also flexing its good with me.


    From a short drive around the block mostly to get the engine temp up and flow coolant to test the radiator etc, it does seem to ride smoother. I have a bit of curb I drive over while turning to get to my driveway and it usually bumps and rocks the jeep quite a lot for what it is...seemed way better today. Even if its just a placebo affect I will take for now. With the caster shims, I find the steering a bit more resistant, but the front wheels definitely like to self straighten/re-center after a sharp turn whereas I used to have to turn it back to center when coming out of a turn. I do seem to have a bit of a pull to the right now, but most of the roads around my neighborhood are highly crowned so it might just be the road - need to get out on open stretch of flat blacktop.

    Maybe I will drive it to work tomorrow...
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    newracer previously posted:
    "A few years ago I bought a big bottle of it, it goes on just about evething I take apart.

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    We use a food grade! it seems to work better in our high torque applications.
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