What did you do to your jeep today?

[Jbergun]

Yeah it does really sound good. Now I have to get a clip of mine for the sound o_o

Yours looks great i really want a lift but i just got some grabber at2 235 70 16 so i will wait for these to wear out probably wont be soon they look like they got a half inch of tread

 

[turblediesel]

Cursed them intensely when first introduced. After buying a couple special tools, one with long cable extension, the other more plier like, I've decided I really appreciate them. They hold exactly the proper pressure required to keep hoses from leaking without cutting in and ruining hoses as I've seen many people do with worm gear clamps from over tightening.

Bob

Special tools are against my religion but time goes by and beliefs change. I'll look into the gadgets. I was going to replace them with the worm screw type but I'd hate to cut into my $130.00 CRD lower hose. $130.00 Radiator hoses are against all of my religions and beliefs. Thanks for the tip.

 

[sota]

pulled it out to test fit the new bike rack. had to add a hitch extension to it, because tailgate mounted tire. works good though. got all 4 bikes on it in a fashion I like. first real test run will be sunday I think. I'll get pictures later, but for now the rack is FOURTIMER | Yakima

 

[ltd02]

pulled it out to test fit the new bike rack. had to add a hitch extension to it, because tailgate mounted tire. works good though. got all 4 bikes on it in a fashion I like. first real test run will be sunday I think. I'll get pictures later, but for now the rack is FOURTIMER | Yakima

Looks good. Is it sturdy with the extra extension? I especially like the bottle opener :gr_grin:

 

[sota]

since I drilled a new set of holes in the extension to "shorten" it, yes it's very stable now. the welds on the extension (where it steps up to become a receiver) now press right into the hitch itself, so it doesn't wobble. it's a bit of a fit to get it all in there, but it works. also the rack itself uses an internal clamping system with a threaded bolt, that pulls the rack to to one side of the receiver, so it already doesn't wobble at that joint.

 

[Birdman330]

Thinking the ticking noise when the engine is cold on start up is the exhaust manifold. So wondering if there is a way somehow to try and tighten the bolts.

 

[M38 Bob]

Thinking the ticking noise when the engine is cold on start up is the exhaust manifold. So wondering if there is a way somehow to try and tighten the bolts.

Exhaust leak upon first starting that goes away, or at least gets quieter when warm is 98% likely to be cracked exh manifold. Metal expands and closes crack when hot. Loose bolts is a nice thought, but not likely.

Bob


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[Birdman330]

Since exhaust bolts are known to stretch I'll try that option first before spending stupid amounts of money that I do not have.

 

[WickedBruce]

since I drilled a new set of holes in the extension to "shorten" it, yes it's very stable now. the welds on the extension (where it steps up to become a receiver) now press right into the hitch itself, so it doesn't wobble. it's a bit of a fit to get it all in there, but it works. also the rack itself uses an internal clamping system with a threaded bolt, that pulls the rack to to one side of the receiver, so it already doesn't wobble at that joint.

I had to do the same thing for mine. Extension with the rack. It works great and fits 4 bikes!

 

[Sasquatch]

I spruced up my interior a bit. Started painting the fake "aluminum" panels with a candy red.

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Also used the Meguiar's headlight restoration kit to clean up the shift indicator. The yellow in this picture is a goofy reflection of the sun, the paint is an even dark red.

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[Leeann]

Changed the oil, replaced the rear wiper blade, hit the front undercarriage with rust reformer.

 

[LibertyTC]

Took Jeep out for a drive to get the new AGM battery load tested (post 13)
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f196/new-agm-battery-my-jeep-58208/index2.html
While I was cruising around, could not resist this photo... :icon_lol:
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[ltd02]

Drove mine to get beer. arty52:

hit the front undercarriage with rust reformer.

What did you use? I need to do this on the underside of the KJ and my Ranger. Man oh man do Fords rust :favorites68:

 

[Leeann]

I use rust reofrmer from Eastwood if I have it and Loctite Extend when I don't. The brush-on stuff. I get it from Ace.

 

[ltd02]

I get it from Ace.

Thanks! That would have been my next question. I'll definitely need the brush on stuff.

 

[Jbergun]

Thanks! That would have been my next question. I'll definitely need the brush on stuff.

I use the rustoleum rust reformer comes out milky but leaves the rust black and ready to paint i dont need it so much anymore as i have gotten her nearly rust free and i just keep up with maintaining the paint every year the brush on kind of paint to get all the nooks and crannies and so im not huffin spray paint :happy175:

 

[Leeann]

Loctite Extend is the same...milky white/grey and turns to black.

 

[ltd02]

I use the rustoleum rust reformer comes out milky but leaves the rust black and ready to paint

Loctite Extend is the same...milky white/grey and turns to black.

I did a little surfing and looks like quite a few out there with the same characteristics. I even see my old friend Naval Jelly is still available. That was the standard way back when.

Do you all actually paint it or leave it in the primer state?

 

[Birdman330]

Took it back to the shop, rotors needed cutting and wheels re-balanced with the good balance machine. Going to test it on the interstate tomorrow.

 

[Leeann]

I did a little surfing and looks like quite a few out there with the same characteristics. I even see my old friend Naval Jelly is still available. That was the standard way back when.

Do you all actually paint it or leave it in the primer state?

Once it cures, I will put POR-15 Chassis Coat black on top.