Louie4's YJ by Louie4

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Got the tie rod flipped for the SOA. I also had to take my diff guard off since it interferes with the tie rod.

I screwed up my spring plate for the 1" stretch but I may just open the hole up.

5-15-2015

I'm thinking about a Solid cover. It may interfere with the flipped tie rod but I'll grind it down if I have to. I'm getting closer. I plan on picking up some u-bolts tomorrow and burning in the perches. After that, put the shock mounts on and measure for shocks. I bought another spring perch for the drivers side but I don't have the ambition to replace it now. I really just want to get it rolling again.

5-17-2015

Got the axle mocked up.

Burned in the perches.

5-18-2015

Shock mounts are on.

Other side. Ran out of paint.

5-21-2015

My ritual for putting the jeep back on the road is a test drive to Chick-fail-a for a sweet tea.

5-23-2015

It's getting there and I really like the M8274. If anyone needs some shocks let me know.

Little high in the front.

5-31-2015

Put some longer booms in the back that my buddy gave me.

The jeep is back together again. I need bigger tires.

6-6-2015

I'm working on the leveling thing. I got some longer shocks from my best friend and a fellow JF'er has some stock shackles I can put in the front. It won't be exactly level but close enough for me.

Well I drove the jeep last week some. It had a rubbing sounds from the brakes and I thought it was the bearings because it didn't go away when I hit the brakes, only when I slowed down. I finally looked at both wheels and noticed the dust shield was bent and rubbing the rotors. I bent them back and all seems OK. I also put gas in it for the first time in 6 months. I tossed in some Mystery Marvel Oil in the gas. I'll probably put 8 oz. in the tank the next couple fill-ups.

6-8-2015

Jeep is driving great so far. I can't wait to take it to Uwharrie in a couple weekends.

6-28-2015

Well I have been enjoying the jeep with the A/C but I finally fixed the tailpipe I cut of back in November at Gulches.

How it is was.

How it is.

7-3-2015

I think I'm ready for a North Carolina safety inspection. I will be the first time I've ever had to get one. Put the LED bolt lights in.

7-14-2015

Well I went to Uwharrie this past Sunday with my wife and it was an OK trip. I did run into a few problems though. About 15 minutes on the interstate my A/C compressor locked up. I can't say I'm surprised given its age and the fact that it use to pump R-12. Anyway, I'll get a new compressor and drier off RockAuto and get it filled up. I imagine I'll need the system flushed though prior to installing the new stuff. I also did not put bumpstops on before the trip so my front springs are inverted. I'm not surprised but I may put the stock rears in the front and the bumps and see how that goes.

Does JF have SOA spring recommendations?

Another angle.

7-18-2015

Let's try this again...tomorrow. Going to a beer festival today.