1. what are some suggestions for a new thread name for this thread?  lets hear them.

2. actually sit my happy butt down and make a check sheet of everything that needs to be worked on, because otherwise tracey and I will be completely overwhelmed.

1. Let Tracey name it, it's her's right? Lol

2. Just buy boxes of parts and stack them in front of a window you like to look out at, it works for Chief, and look how smoothly his builds go... on second thought...

So the XJ is operating now?

Yup, XJ is FMC at this time. I've been waiting to see if anything else decided to fail but so far so good.

Quote from: BobbyB on February 20, 2015, 06:27:41 PM

Eloquent and well thought out. Hope it plays out in a fashion that keeps both parties satisfied.

Holy Smokes anybody else see this^^^^^^^^^

Bobbee wrote that. Bobbee is a grunt. Grunts don't rite nuthin'

But that was good

Is this growth we are witnessing? Can the Grunt change? Grow? Do word-smithing like that?

I think so! I think we are seeing yet another facet to this rough diamond we have with us here!

Drive on Bobby!

Rant over...CM

I can throw down the verbal gauntlet, but I don't do it much. I generally KIGS; when concerning my responses.

No mud tires?

Mud tires ON the MDX.

Eloquent and well thought out. Hope it plays out in a fashion that keeps both parties satisfied.

:bugeyes !!

That was my reaction when he told me that. But I'll take it over the alternative.

So what about this murphy guy??

He can come visit you for awhile. I'd like to continue to acquire parts to fix XJ that won't require me to give a mechanic vast sums of money to fix.

How long does it take to clean stuff? I know it'll vary but ballpark figure.

I just saw this Bobby. It is definitely possible that the freeze plugs gave....they are on the left side, behind the exhaust. Just did some last year and I think you can do all of them (3 I think) without taking the manifolds off IIRC.

Oh how I hope it's just freeze plugs. Maybe Murphy will be visiting someone else when it finally gets figured out.

No seriously that bumper looks awesome.

have the tech double check the coolant reservoir; I have been on hand for 2 head gasket jobs that turned out to be simple coolant reservoir seal failures. under pressure they blast the hot coolant against the hot block, run the level down and the temp up, but often they are the only issue with these 4.0L's. Hope that's the case Bobby.

Once he calls, I'll ask him. But wouldn't that just coat the passenger side with coolant? Mine was all driver side.

Murphy has been busy lately

Yes he has.

It's amazing the effect that low temps can have on things

Yea...

Called the shop this morning. The mechanic is going to see if he can get it to overheat later today. The thermostat was replaced not too long ago. He thinks maybe on one end of the spectrum maybe just the radiator cap popped off, or the other end.... head gasket is probably close to being NMC. Guess I'll find out later today.

P.S. Murphy can go visit someone else for awhile... that'd be super.

So what was the outcome?

So what was it??

Still waiting to hear back. I'm borrowing dad's car until I hear back. Probably won't hear anything until tomorrow. I'll update when I hear anything.

Well, XJ decided that I didn't need to get home Saturday night. I was headed home and the temp gauge redlined. Soon after wards something blew apart and for 1/2 mile, I was apparently spewing coolant all over the road and engine compartment. Due to the fireworks that were going on I didn't hear the thud. I did however see the smoke rolling from under the hood. I stopped and checked it out, but in the -35 temps I didn't see a split hose,hole, or missing section. We'll see what the mechanic says.

What's wrong with those people?

That's what Hallmark would be saying to you if you submitted it for a card.

the new scout light!

I need a real no BS opinion on it. Grunt level...

Well I cleared my house with it like six times in different configurations and it worked well! Lol! I'll get you a real world review after a couple of call outs and some range time- I have a school coming up as well next month... I'll know more then! Seems solid and sure fire hasn't let me down yet! I don't like giving opinions based on unboxing alone bro.

The chassis came with two "spare" D70 axles… I wonder why?

Field expedient exercise equipment?

It had a Getrag 5speed

Duane, correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't you a main proponent to sticking with the automatic in D2 ? Why the 5 spd? DOn't get me wrong I think a 5 spd will be awesome in the truck, I'm just wondering and I can't remember if you were pro or against the manual in respect to D2, so I was wondering..

Well a little update on the Merrells.

I still wear them everyday, and they are exposed to all kinds of slush,salt,snow and ice up here in the Winter. They still have adequate traction so I'll still give them high marks. The only minor minus I can give them is the sole is starting to separate from the shoe by my left inner heel, and as such makes a squeak noise when I walk.

I will be replacing them with another pair of the same in addition to a pair of Salomon, which pair of them is going to be decided at a later date.

http://www.salomon.com/us/product/authentic-ltr-cs-wp.html

http://www.salomon.com/us/product/quest-4d-gtx.html

http://www.salomon.com/us/product/discovery-gtx.html

Ok.  I will post so everyone can get a chuckle.

From what I understand of the question it is your favorite gun you currently own. Not your fav you would like to have. So here go's. Ruger Mini 14. Never seems to jam with whatever ammo I have at the time and I can actually hit a barn at 50 yards... So see ya set the bar low.  :) Oh and the scope.. I have old fartest eyes so I need all the help I can get even at 50 yards.

Hey if it works for you, that's whats important.

I've seen and known about that truck for years. Some pretty amazing fab work there. How about that bed???

I've seen pics of it randomly online, I want it.

I'm with you Bobby

The way I see it the best gun in the world shooting the AK round is the AK
It's simple, fool-proof, always shoots, never needs cleaning, and is cheap.

Seems everything else designed around that round is just going to be compared to an AK anyway!

Over engineering something that is has a proven track record is counter-intuitive to me. Yea modularity is greatly increased, accuracy is generally increased, however, the AK was never designed for crazy accuracy. It fills a roll and it does with with success.

You want an AK (7.62 or 5.45) then snap one up and enjoy the classic design.

do a volksmarch.

Loved doing those

Speaking of boring. My boys and I just spent the night on the USS Hornet based in Alameda. A "kid" was giving us tours and I knew about 50 times more than him. He couldn't even name the planes he was standing next to.

Was still a blast and they had an old CH-34 like my dad flew before the Hueys.

Only banged my head once on a ship built for 5ft 9in on 6ft frame.

Somehow I saw boring somewhere and posted this, oh well, another DOT post,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 8)

That's why if I can wander on my own, I will, or I'll lag behind and go at my own pace.

Oh the ol'piston bird.. I saw one flying around here a couple years ago, but haven't seen it since

I like all of them you chose

Here's one with more frontal coverage:

http://eastsidecustomtruck.com/c-65726-bumpers-grilles-jeep-bumpers-jeep-xj-cherokee-bumpers.html

They are nice... the price is not. However, I did bookmark the page, and shall be browsing back to it alot.

$2,300 + for a D44.... I got excited until I saw the price, then I almost cried.

I don't do much posting, but I've had good luck with Hanson on my last couple of Jeep projects Bobby.

http://www.hansonoffroad.com/

Awesome, thanks for the link. By all means post away if you got Jeep knowledge that might come in handy.

Hmm so I think it's a good callsign/nickname.