Louie4's YJ by Louie4

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I also put the Rubicon suspension on my JT. Gave a slight better stance and the ride quality didn't change. Still need to get an alignment.

2-9-2020

So I started to wire my electric air solenoid from OX to my ARB wiring harness and OX switch. I blew many fuses figuring out how it works. Anyway, I found that the ARB wiring does send ~11.45V to the solenoid but it does not actually operate. I then ran a dedicated wire from that battery and energized it that way. So I guess there is not enough capacity through the Accessory wiring circuit? I could run a dedicated 12V wire from the battery to the switch but I feel that’s not necessary.

Maybe the solenoid is going bad?

As she sits today.

2-14-2020

So I figured out my issue with the front locker air solenoid not operating with the ARB wiring harness.

As it turns out, the switch from OX has three terminals on it. One for power coming into the switch and the other two are energized when the switch is closed. However, one of the terminals has a resistor in-line. Which drops the voltage when a load is applied. My solenoid was connected to that one. It resulted in 1.67V when the switch was closed. I moved the wire to the other terminal and it’s good to go. I believe the terminal with the resistor was for an indicating light.

I’ll need to make a Moab punch list next.

3-21-2020

Got my Barnes skid today. Just came as a piece of steel.

I also got more 1/2" clevis' for my tow shackles. First set was stolt. Yes...stolt.

3-26-2020

Some pics of Saguaro Lake ride

3-27-2020

I decided to cut short of working from today (around 2pm) and get the Barnes skid drilled and somewhat slotted. I need a flat file to finish it up.

4-12-2020

I almost finished. Ran out of paint.

Drilled my new PS fitting on the high pressure side to 5/32".

I could tell a difference right away steering at rest. I cleaned up and noticed a drip from the box, and...

4-13-2020

Got the correct length stub shafts. Mine are Chevy ones that are too long.