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Offline kirksjeep

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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2012, 05:17:28 AM »
I have had good luck with the impacts that you strike with a hammer.  Cheap and portable.  As for the u-bolts, I just about always cut them off.  My Bro- In Laws 94 YJ had the leaf spring bolts sieze inside the bushing, (Roger's XJ had the same problem).  I ended up having to burn the rubber out with a torch.  I did a 2" spacer lift in a friends TJ a few weeks ago, and even with it being a 2004 I had to cut the Front shocks out.  Good Luck.
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2012, 02:10:03 PM »
Yeah, I managed to get the U-bolts off but that track bar just wont give.  Stupid torx bolt.  I hate those things!  They may be the first to get cut.
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2012, 09:51:28 PM »
Yeah, dont do the hack n tap. It sucks :P
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2012, 03:15:18 AM »
hahaha yeah funny story about that.  Upon further investigation I do have a NP231!!!  The pictures that I saw online originally showed the 207 looking a bit different from the 231.  Turns out they look identical.  You have to look at the model number.  I managed to get enough crap off if it to make out the 231.  Drove me effin nuts when I found out.  Did manage to get the passenger rear quarter lift almost done.  With the schedule my boat has and the time it is taking to get this stuff off it will take me about a year to get the YJ lifted.  Now I am having a little issue with geting the Leaf pin to line up with the perch hole.  Just can't win.  HAHAHAHA will have to wait a few weeks to continue.
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2012, 04:47:10 AM »
So after a couple month break...underway...I FINALLY made some progress.  Just have to put the driver side rear on and I am done, well, with the lift at least.  Have to redo all the breaks because they are rusted to hell.  I have a set of mounted 35x12.50 BFG KM2's coming tomorrow.  So close to being rode worthy again.  Didn't see anything about the July meeting but I might actualy be there for the August meeting.  Who knows!
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #20 on: July 09, 2012, 04:48:23 AM »
Quote from: One-Eye on July 08, 2012, 04:47:10 AM
So after a couple month break...underway...I FINALLY made some progress.  Just have to put the driver side rear on and I am done, well, with the lift at least.  Have to redo all the breaks because they are rusted to hell.  I have a set of mounted 35x12.50 BFG KM2's coming tomorrow.  So close to being rode worthy again.  Didn't see anything about the July meeting but I might actualy be there for the August meeting.  Who knows!

July meeting was on the 3rd.  Glad to hear progress is going well.  Looking forward to adding another YJ to the group.
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2012, 01:58:33 AM »
Part of the lift done.  You can see the difference between the front and rear.



and here it is all done.  Just need new brake lines.

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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2012, 01:59:06 AM »
I guess I have to update my profile pic now.
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #23 on: July 19, 2012, 03:43:52 AM »
Looks Good.  I love seeing old YJ's out on the trail.  ;)

 I am not sure what rear axle you are planning, but Rock and I both did the 8.8 swap.  Also, you will probably need to trim the rear wheel well.  If you go with TJ flares it will be close.  I took about 2" out the rear half of the wheel well, but I am running Xenon TJ style flares made for a YJ.  I also had to take about 1.5" out if the front fenders.  I have the R.E.X.D. 4.5" lift and a 1" BL with 35's and I have the stock bump stops. 
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #24 on: July 20, 2012, 03:29:50 AM »
Yeah, I noticed that once I got the rear tires under it that they were going to rub a bit.  That will be one of the next things to take care of.  As for the axles, I have two Dana 44's (front and rear) from an 89 Wagoneer sitting in the garage waiting to get fixed up.  I think I will be ok with those and teh 35's.  Couldn't complain for $400.
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #25 on: July 20, 2012, 11:19:18 AM »
that jeep looks familiar
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #26 on: July 20, 2012, 10:31:48 PM »
Quote from: gearhead1985B on July 20, 2012, 11:19:18 AM
that jeep looks familiar

The left rear tire is on the Jeep and not r ;Dolling down the highway so it can't look like yours.
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2012, 02:15:29 AM »
Quote from: kirksjeep on July 20, 2012, 10:31:48 PM
Quote from: gearhead1985B on July 20, 2012, 11:19:18 AM
that jeep looks familiar

The left rear tire is on the Jeep and not r ;Dolling down the highway so it can't look like yours.

 ;D it survived the trail yet could not survive the freeway
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2012, 06:22:14 AM »
Quote from: reptile610 on July 22, 2012, 02:15:29 AM
Quote from: kirksjeep on July 20, 2012, 10:31:48 PM
Quote from: gearhead1985B on July 20, 2012, 11:19:18 AM
that jeep looks familiar

The left rear tire is on the Jeep and not r ;Dolling down the highway so it can't look like yours.

 ;D it survived the trail yet could not survive the freeway

i guess i don't own a mall rated jeep
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Re: '87 YJ Build
« Reply #29 on: July 24, 2012, 02:45:28 AM »
Quote from: gearhead1985B on July 22, 2012, 06:22:14 AM
Quote from: reptile610 on July 22, 2012, 02:15:29 AM
Quote from: kirksjeep on July 20, 2012, 10:31:48 PM
Quote from: gearhead1985B on July 20, 2012, 11:19:18 AM
that jeep looks familiar

The left rear tire is on the Jeep and not r ;Dolling down the highway so it can't look like yours.

 ;D it survived the trail yet could not survive the freeway



i guess i don't own a mall rated jeep

LOL
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