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Offline BlacXJeep

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XJ Overhaul Pics
« on: October 20, 2009, 01:40:42 AM »

8.25 and new bumper ready for install




Gutting Dana 35. Good riddens!







Which is stronger?


8.25 in


ZJ V8 steering




Skids


Adams new meats




Swingout tire carier


Sliders





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« Last Edit: October 20, 2009, 01:47:40 AM by BlacXJeep »
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2009, 01:44:41 AM »
looks awesome great job, how long did it take to get the axle in, mike and i r going to be swapping my old 8.25 into his xj.
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2009, 01:53:23 AM »
it took us 30 hours total because we did u-joints and seals, running new brake line, trying to figure out how to get a shorter drive shaft, having one custom welded., helping out other morons in the shop, fast food/cigarette runs, and part store/junk yard runs. But that didn't include the skids and sliders. I would say if you stay focused and have everything you need with you maybe 5 hours. The drum brakes really screwed us up also. For whatever reason, we couldn't get the drum to fit over the shoes on one side untill we took it all apart and did it again. There were lots of unexpected snags, and we were sleep deprived also. All in all a good learning experience and a good time. Just be ready with a shorter DS!!!
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2009, 02:45:51 AM »
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There were lots of unexpected snags, and we were sleep deprived

This is a Jeep thing. Get used to it. No matter how what you are doing and even if you think the job is routine something will go wrong.
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2009, 02:49:03 AM »
yep
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2009, 03:24:39 AM »
where did u get a shorter drive shaft out of.
2000 XJ Sport 6.5 inch TNT Longarms, 36" IROK Radials, HP dana 30, Ford 8.8 aussie locker, 4.10s, front bumper with stinger and 9500 mile maker winch, Rock Sliders, OBA. full exo cage, chopped.
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2009, 03:34:49 AM »
We had to cut it and have it rewelded. Paul W did it. But we had been at the junk yard (Deans in New London) and they had a few still under cherokees that were 29''. Mine was 31 1/2''. It would  fit in but the slip yoke had no play in it. It would have grenaded my junk as soon as I hit a pothole or flexed. I think the 29'' may have worked but it seemed too short at the time.
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2009, 06:08:57 AM »
 wow i have some catching up to do on mine. even the stockish jeeps are all set up. looks really good though duece good job.
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2009, 07:43:09 AM »
Thanks mang
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2009, 08:44:00 AM »
yeah i have my lift on but i don't wanna take any pictures because with the cut flares, 4.5" lift, and 235 tires on there it looks STUPID!!!
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2009, 02:51:35 PM »
yeah i have my lift on but i don't wanna take any pictures because with the cut flares, 4.5" lift, and 235 tires on there it looks STUPID!!!

You mean it probably looks like my XJ did when I stripped everything off it to drive to Michigan and turn it in this past July. I felt stupid driving it like this all the way to Michigan.
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2009, 09:23:20 PM »
Roger, i hope you wore a mask, or at least a hat and dark glasses!!!
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2009, 07:13:27 AM »
haha pretty close to that. those are 1 size smaller tires than i have on and wasn't that a 4.5" lift also? and remember that i have cut flares so yeah about the same haha. i feel silly driving it.
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Re: XJ Overhaul Pics
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2009, 07:24:13 AM »
Roger had a 6.5'' lift
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