Build Project - SS Cherokee

mucovich

mucovich

Till Valhalla!
yes, i had to re-use the metal part but was able to get new rubber seals. I just had to "flatten" them with a hammer on a small anvil. I can stop by for sure, how far have you gotten? I can see the light at the end of the tunnel... again.
 
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Impact

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Again... Lol. Until you do an engine swap next winter? ;)

I just finished making/installing the rear frame coil mounts... Then I'll tack on the axle coil mounts and swing the 14B under to start the rear suspension... Start with cardboard anyways LOL.

I'll be in the garage probably between 12-4 Sunday. If you come can you bring/borrow the PVC tubing that you used for mocking up your suspension please.
 
mucovich

mucovich

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George, you should start a build thread here - i think alot of dudes would be interested in what you're building!
 
mucovich

mucovich

Till Valhalla!
modified a 1/4" bolt to replace the pushrod,
bolt next to stock pushrod...

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cut and with head rounded off...

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started putting it all together...

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and all buttoned up...

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mucovich

mucovich

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Ok, so i've been kickin ass to get this thing ready. I worked feverishly the last couple of days so i really didn't take too many pics as i went, but here are the ones i did take.

ARB is in and chunk is all buttoned up, the reinstall of the axle is under way...

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spindles and caliper brackets installed...

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now it's hub time, bearings packed, seals in place and drive flanges getting installed...

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mucovich

mucovich

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more drive flange...

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and with cap on...

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installed the calipers...

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with dual piston calipers and 15" wheels some shaving needed to be done for fitment...

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front wheels on...

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Impact

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mucovich said:
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I can't get enough of this beast... and I love it still looks like a Cherokee despite the lack of sheet metal!

How did the MC turn out? Impressed or not?

The ARB finally came in? Final price just for install?

Are you running any balancing beads in the tires?

PS I wish you would have driven down the hill and across the tracks to visit...
 
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O.D.

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THE nicest XJ build i have watched... Clean, simple and effective.

Nice Job Marek
 
mucovich

mucovich

Till Valhalla!
Impact said:
I can't get enough of this beast... and I love it still looks like a Cherokee despite the lack of sheet metal!

How did the MC turn out? Impressed or not?

The ARB finally came in? Final price just for install?

Are you running any balancing beads in the tires?

PS I wish you would have driven down the hill and across the tracks to visit...
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MC is good, the brakes are just slightly better than the old set up which is saying something considering the added weight of the axles and tire combo, however, i think i may still have air in the system so i'll re-bleed the brakes (had the wife help so i didn't want to drag out the process)

Yes, ARB finally got in thursday and no balancing beads in the tires, it tracks well on pavement. I won't be doing hiway speeds though!
 
mucovich

mucovich

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So Dwayne and i got out and hit the trails today, jeep performed great. She's ready for spring fever! didn't take any pics but i did use my new go-pro, Dwayne got some video too now i just need to figure out how to link it!
 
mucovich

mucovich

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i'll check later today, it's the same one that was installed in 2007 and is still running strong. At that time there where 2 models, the small and the large version. i went with the large version so that i could run an air chuck off of it to inflate tires. The air compressors that ARB have today have higher duty cycles and greater CFM but until mine craps out i'll keep runnin it.
 
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