I almost wasn't able to go. The WK wouldn't turn over in the morning. Ended up needing to re-seat the starter solenoid connector. Must have gotten some corrosion.
The WK did good overall.
I do...
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I almost wasn't able to go. The WK wouldn't turn over in the morning. Ended up needing to re-seat the starter solenoid connector. Must have gotten some corrosion.
The WK did good overall.
I do...
This was a fun project to work on. It's nice to have a project car that I can take my time on and not have to worry about getting it all back together to drive to work the next day. I think it turned...
After all that, I had some trouble getting the front end back together. With the differential lowered, the CV axles would contact the strut mount and I couldn't get the upper ball joint bolted to the...
After getting the notch finished, I could wrap everything up!
Installed the differential drop brackets, pressed in the superpro bushings and lifted the differential into place.
Rebuild the...
This part I never planned to do, but glad I did. Dropping the differential.
1st step, get a welder. Just got a small Harbor Freight mig welder, I don't do much welding so it will serve me well.
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On to the rear! TyTheJeepGuy came out one weekend to help with the rear end. We had to drop the fuel tank to access the bolts for the driver's side upper and lower control arms. We were able to get...
Now the big project starts! OME HD lift. The front struts were straightforward to install. Used the same clevis's for the struts that were on, was a little tough to get the Bilsteins out, but a...
The Goliath skid plate install went pretty smooth. It is bolted to where the original front tow hooks are on the bumper, and at the bottom uses a bracket that bolts to the frame sway bar. I replaced...
It's been a bit since I've updated this thread! Have done a bit of work over the last 6 weeks on the "Beast".
Goliath front skid plate installed, OME HD lift in, Core 4x4 adjustable rear control...
I'll be there testing out the WK updates!
Well, the upper radiator hose wasn't the problem. The inlet connector was cracked and getting worse. Replacement ordered and spent some time to remove the radiator today. Pretty tight in there, but...
We had a great time despite the tire issue! Part of the adventure.
Just got the WK home after bringing an Expedition home to replace the brakes. Got some stuff to fix.
Upper AC Delco...
I'll be in Silverthorne this weekend.
Was thinking of a run in the Breckenridge area, maybe Crystal Lake? Looks to have some nice views.
https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/273-crystal-lake
I'm going to be in Silverthorne this weekend. Was thinking about Crystal Lake in Breckenridge and maybe some of the Boreas pass connectors in the area.
I re-positioned the clamp on the upper , moved it back some towards the lip on the radiator. No leaks after a test drive. There is no space to have the tangs pointing down. We'll see how this holds...
Those look much better than the other ones.
Replacement power steering pump arrived today! And a new Bronco shirt :)
We'll see if I get time to put it in this weekend.
Noticing some issues with the upper radiator hose, getting leaks...
Took my Mom and step Dad out on Virginia Gultch and Devil's Canyon Monday 9/28. The WK did great, had her up on 2 wheels over the whoops in Devil's canyon (sorry - couldn't convince them to get out...
Looking forward to hearing your experience on modding and maintaining your YJ!
Awesome trip guys! Thanks for the pictures and report. I am interested in doing something like this in the future. Love it!
This is one of the trails for my up next list. I can't go this weekend, but took Monday and Tuesday off to maybe go then. May end up taking my Mom up Virginia Canyon to see the old mines and head up...
I thought the pertronix would be the best to replace my points. The first time it failed, I thought it was because my kids left the ignition on. The 2nd time was after I sold it to my friend before...
I shouldn't have taken a look at the radiator hoses! We still had a good time in the F150. Got some new scratches on the paint and was still surprised how well it handled on the whoops.
I saw...
Welcome! I'm not far behind you at 38.
I have a 5 year old daughter and 7 year old son (he'll be 8 on Sunday).
I'm new to the group, about 2 months. Everyone has been great! I went on 2 runs,...
Awesome project! Lots of work, but so rewarding!
Makes me miss working on my old Ford tractor, lots of memories with the generator catching fire, me running back to the barn for a wrench to get...