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What Did You Do To Your Jeep Today?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. Jul 13, 2019
    Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    China scrap vs. 35yr old US replacement. No brainier, no leaks now. Bypass hose would never seal up.
     

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  2. Jul 14, 2019
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Tried to convert the Waggy D44 to 5 lug...I have hubs and spindles to make it work but I need different caliper brackets :rolleyes:

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  3. Jul 14, 2019
    sterlclan

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    I layer duct tape on the buzzer in the mack. some genius at the factory tied the power divider into the beeeeeep thing so when you need to pay attention cause its crappy and you need all eight pushing all you can hear is beeeeeeeeep five or six layers o duct tape and at least you don't get too jacked up.
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2019
    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Do you need the short hat rotors? Looks like you have Chevy brackets with Ford rotors.
     
  5. Jul 15, 2019
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    They're F150 rotors. The caliper brackets are stock Wagoneer. They'd have to be a really short rotor, I'm about 1 1/4" too deep.
     
  6. Jul 15, 2019
    Rich M.

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    I'll leave this right here. The T90 killer is alive....
     
  7. Jul 15, 2019
    Lockman

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    Hey Rich.... Good feeling, when they run , eh ?
    Get the timing adjusted . I think that was the main reason she wouldn't stay at the first start up ? sounded like she was flooding ? Post another you tube when you get the high idle adjusted down. We could hear the valve tappets better, which may need adjusting too. (y)
     
  8. Jul 15, 2019
    Rich M.

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    First attempt with fuel. You can see I dialed the advance back. I was going for a 20 min cam run in at 2k, it wasn't charging. Either the alternator is shot, I'm lacking excitation or there's a wiring issue. I shut it down right after the footage stops. I'll futz with it in a few days when I have time. The Buick valvetrain is not adjustable. Once i get it sorted I'll fine tune it with timing light and vacuum gauge. I'll post a video after at idle. You'll find it very interesting....
     
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  9. Jul 15, 2019
    Lockman

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    Gm Hydraulic Lifters ? Your right, I already find it very interesting ! Thanks .
     
  10. Jul 17, 2019
    jeepstar

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    Got 6 more disk brake brackets made and painted up.
    And you get disk brakes! And you get disk brakes! And you get disk brakes!
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  11. Jul 17, 2019
    Buildflycrash

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    Even with my public school education I see you have 5 brackets there.
     
  12. Jul 17, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    I’m so confused. :confused:
     
  13. Jul 17, 2019
    Muzikp

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    Looks like 7 to me :D
     
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  14. Jul 17, 2019
    jeepstar

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    one was just an older one. 6 of the 7 are new. i just painted them all.
    i took a brennan plate to a local guy to have them reproduced.
     
  15. Jul 18, 2019
    Beach66Bum

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    Found a nice replacement side mirror that is very close to the original. It’s actually a GM original part, correct for the vintage. The Tuxedo Parks most likely shared the chrome 5” side mirror with other vehicles in the day. Just like the chrome rear license plate light was used on other vehicles (Dodge truck I recall) just not chromed.
     
  16. Jul 18, 2019
    KeithR

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    Took the top off for the summer

     
  17. Jul 18, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    Washed/waxed her tonight and ran out of daylight. Getting ready for this Saturday and Sunday for the 23rd annual All Breeds Jeep Show in York, PA at the fairgrounds. Will def post pics! Im most looking forward to getting the old girl out on the obstacle course, rocks, and dirt mounds (y) although it’s gonna be a hot one. I believe temps here for Saturday will be 97 with heat index of 110.
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  18. Jul 18, 2019
    65seejayfive

    65seejayfive Blazin’ new trails

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    Where did you find this, Roy? That looks darn good!
     
  19. Jul 19, 2019
    Beach66Bum

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    Thanks! :)
    I had the bracket and arm, so only needed the mirror. Wow! After searching everywhere, I went on a whim and looked at Summit Racing!
    Crazy! They actually carry this GM vintage correct 5" mirror! Even has the chrome acorn nut!
    $16 USD ! I should have bought 2!:D
     
  20. Jul 20, 2019
    homersdog

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    All my spring bushings were in bad shape, so I have spent the past couple of weeks pulling all four springs off, knocking out the old bushings, repainting the springs, and putting in Energy brand polyurethane replacement bushings.

    Front Leaf Spring Bushings - Jeep CJ5 - 2.2101

    old bushing showing way too much neglect:
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    springs in primer
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    rear shackles were shot (front were okay):
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    new bushings from Energy and rear shackles from Crown (I didn't use the crown bushings):
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    The jeep rides and handles significantly better and is noticeably quieter.
     
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