Recent content by TWDJ

Thanks! Using the masking tape I think helped as did using a 24-tooth metal cutting blade in the skillsaw. Really took my time and didn't push. A little 400 grit sandpaper to clean up the edges and the rest, as they say, is history. =====

First, I drew 2 horizontal lines, the first even with the headlight bezel and the second 3/4" below. :idea: Second, I removed the flares, put duct tape on the fender approximately where the top edge of the flare met the fender then put the flares back on. Using the infamous Sharpee pen, a line...

What I did this weekend ... no more problems stuffing my tires from here on out. Next up is the rear fenders and lower quarterpanels.

Beautiful trail and viewpoints if you ever get out this way. =====

Good times! First time out in the XJ on something like this. Strawberry Trail 1 Strawberry Trail 2 Looking forward to more!! =====

It's been a long time since I've updated my build thread which isn't really an issue as I've been playing and not building. After a run this last weekend, it became VERY apparent the mods that have been done so far need to have the final details completed to bring it all together. If you can...

Thought I'd do a quick update on the progress on the XJ. Most recent modifications and repairs included a new alternator and battery which made a most inconvenient exit while at Pismo Beach. Again, a big THANK YOU to Derek and Kyle from the JeepForum for running Ronie and I around to get parts...

Made an important modification over the weekend ...

Thanks much! =====

Observation: after playing on the beach and dunes at Pismo a couple of weeks ago with Derek and Camilo, I found that my "newly done" alignment was off. Tires were not wearing but steering wheel was about 15* to starboard. Only thing I can think is the steering box/frame got tweaked somewhat...

Thought I'd do a quick update as there has been a lot more time working, traveling for work and wheeling when possible than actually work on the XJ. Since my last update ... 1 - Installed the v8ZJ tie rod ... WAY bigger. 2 - Driveway alignment "a la" GoJeep. When new tires were put on toe was...

Nice thread! Had fun looking at all the different ideas for Cherokees. Mine is still a work in process but had a HOOT playing in the snow this past weekend. Here are some poser shots while still in the process of building up. More pics on my build thread of some of the "behind the scenes"...

Thought I'd throw in a couple of pics on the finished rear shock mount relocation. This actually raised the shock and increased ground clearance by almost 2-1/2" … and at the same time, corrected for the 5" lift and 6* shim needed to bring the pinion angle back into spec for the double carden...

It's been a while since I did any kind of update, so there's not much in the way of pics ... BUT ... here's what's gotten done: 1 - Welded the reinforcement onto the lower track bar mount. 2 - Welded the rear, lower shock mounts (raised 2" - better ground clearance). 3 - Installed the RC X-flex...

Over the last couple of weeks there has been a whole lot of prepping, waiting and not a lot to show but, at last, there is something of some significance. 1 - Prepped the track bar mount, control arm drop bracket reinforcement and rear shock mount (cut for relocation) for welding. 2 - Did some...