GunMetalGrey Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 6 hours ago, SteelBlue said: You’re in my spot Lol, the outside spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Update: Wheel options for these is extremely limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 7/20/2019 at 10:04 PM, GunMetalGrey said: Update: Wheel options for these is extremely limited. Really? Why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Jdesign said: Really? Why is that? Peculiar offsets. 18x9.5 rear needs a 62 offset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 I have done a good job of leaving this thing alone, largely due to the fact that I didn't work for a couple months. But now I'm back at it! Drivers side light works fine, passenger stops working when you have it setup as normal. Plugged passenger light into drivers plug, works great. Plugged it back into the pass. side, doesn't work. Tried a footwell module (FRM) reset with ProTools, but that didn't do anything, nor did the reset short fault. So I think this means I need a new FRM in the car to make things work properly, and it looks like I should be able to use ProTools to adjust the VIN on a new FRM. For the time I have just disabled the adaptive headlights (which I like and want to make work) and the bulb checks for the headlights so they stop yelling at me all the time. The tires are getting low on tread, and the standing water on the roads here makes that an unpleasant time. Tires shortly! But like, who buys tires for stock wheels?! suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 9/11/2019 at 9:52 AM, GunMetalGrey said: But like, who buys tires for stock wheels?! This is how it begins. You can't have aftermarket wheels with stock suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted September 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Jdesign said: This is how it begins. You can't have aftermarket wheels with stock suspension. I am impressed how low these cars are from factory, but I cannot confirm nor deny my current browsings of aftermarket spring options. Funny note, stock suspension out here in WA lasts a long time, the roads are so good! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Incomplete photo, but you'll have that from time to time. Fresh meats, fresh kicks. Old tires were worn out, and I like the look of 18's over 17's on these cars. Konig Hypergrams and some Federal Evoluzion's. Should prove to be a fun combo. The wheels alone weigh around 5lb less per corner when compared to the stock wheels. Centercaps were installed after this photo. Note that the front right corner is a bit lower than normal due to a slight driveway slope. This certainly isn't my normal style of wheel, but they look pretty good in person. Slightly blurry sunset picture off of the back of our patio tonight, just because. P_Roloff, patsbimmer1 and Jdesign 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 What's up with that Aspen white head gasket machine in the backdrop? straight6pwr, m42b32 and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 It's looking good! GunMetalGrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Gr8 choice of colour, m8! GunMetalGrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Jdesign said: What's up with that Aspen white head gasket machine in the backdrop? Haha, I give him shit for it all the time. It's actually a pretty sweet build, sounds like a Honda lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 22 hours ago, GunMetalGrey said: Haha, I give him shit for it all the time. It's actually a pretty sweet build, sounds like a Honda lol. I like blobeyes the most, and an Aspen one is choice. I just hate how annoying the engine layout is. Need a hose? TAKE APART THE WHOLE INTAKE MANIFOLD. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GunMetalGrey Posted October 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Center caps on Really digging the new wheels, and the tires are quiet which is nice. Next up is some exterior add on's I think! Fitment turned out very tidy for not having spacers or anything of the sort. Added some LED interior lights Added LED reverse lights that are actually bright And a random scenery shot for fun P_Roloff, Jdesign, patsbimmer1 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Hypergrams look nice 😉 GunMetalGrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, GunMetalGrey said: And a random scenery shot for fun Where is that? It looks quite dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, HipMF said: Where is that? It looks quite dry. Quincy, WA It's right before the western mountains start. The middle of Washington reminds me of Colorado in terms of soil type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Turns out this does snow fairly well, didn't expect it to float on top but it did! Mountain snow is wild, and deep as hell. Jdesign, B C and m42b32 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 2:13 PM, GunMetalGrey said: Turns out this does snow fairly well, didn't expect it to float on top but it did! Mountain snow is wild, and deep as hell. The mountains are so good Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Well she's no daily driver, but I still wanted to document this for later! My roommate has been building an XJ for a bit, and we've been meeting people that have land and off road trails on them, not to mention the places 30 min from the house that are stellar for wheeling. I quickly learned the truck doesn't fit on jeep trails, so there was only one solution! The $300 93ish XJ I don't ever name vehicles, but for some reason Ruby sticks with me, as this will be the red(headed) stepchild that always gets beat. It spent the last year of its life sitting in a barn at a friends house under the presumption of a bad clutch, and he had no desire to work on it (got it in a trade) He was looking to clear out space so it went real cheap. When I showed up there was a search for keys, and the conclusion that he didn't know where they ended up. I have never drilled a lock cylinder so I wasn't going to do that, but you can get a cylinder and key for the xj for $20 bucks which made it tempting. Mobile locksmith wanted $140 for 2 keys, but then stopped responding to me. Ended up bringing the keys to my roommates XJ and lo and behold the key for his door locks worked in my ignition perfectly. Convenient. This will be the third vehicle I have purchased knowing mice lived in it, and it makes me question myself sometimes. Oh well. Got it on the trailer using the hill to roll it as there was no battery. Got it trailered home (obligatory on trailer pic) The next day I got to cleaning it up a bit. The roof was amusing to clean with the pressure washer, as it had many much algae on it. Got the mouse nest out of the glove box, pulled the airbox apart and found a nice possum nest with a dead possum in it so got that out of there. Put a battery in it and it fired up without much drama. Didn't want to idle at first without throttle, but that eventually cleared up, probably needs the ICV cleaned. The clutch does function, but seems to sort of "bleed by" slowly. If you are in gear with no brakes applied and have the clutch pedal pressed it will slowly lose hydraulic pressure and engage the clutch. After cleaning it in the little hidey hole I have it (I alone have 3 cars and a truck at a house that is setup for 4 cars, much less my roommates 2 cars lol) it looked alright, especially considering what it'll be used for. Turns out to have a handful of aftermarket parts in it, the front steering components have all been replaced with stronger pieces, the rear lift was done properly, slip yoke eliminator in the rear, adjustable upper control arms in the front, good tires, factory skid plates that are actually staggeringly thick, and a few other odds and ends. It should prove to be quite fun! AsparagusMike, suspenceful, B C and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Calypso Jeep B C and GunMetalGrey 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 52 minutes ago, SteelBlue said: Calypso Jeep I'm going to counter with Burgundrot jeep. I'd say that looks like a sweet deal for $300! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 XJ's are great rigs! Does it have the 4.0L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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