Topic: James' boring XJ build thread (Read 53091 times)

JamesH · « **Reply #150 on:** February 10, 2014, 08:25:50 PM »

Excellent, just what I needed to see.

What bolt pattern is your rear axle - the studs look wider spaced than mine, or you have different discs with a smaller centre bore

Delk · « **Reply #151 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:36:07 PM »

5x5.5 to match the Hp Dana 44 front axle. The axle shafts are larger the stck Tj and came with standard and larger bolt patterns.

JamesH · « **Reply #152 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:52:40 PM »

That makes sense, thanks, this really helps. If you were to do it again is there anything you'd change?

Delk · « **Reply #153 on:** February 10, 2014, 10:11:38 PM »

Not waste money on the Terafex kit with the little parking brake shoes.

scrw · « **Reply #154 on:** February 10, 2014, 10:17:23 PM »

Can I ask why you didn't just fit the disk/drum setup off a KJ?

Delk · « **Reply #155 on:** February 10, 2014, 10:29:06 PM »

It's the same set up and also used on the ford explorer. The little drum sucks and barely held when I was on 33's Let alone my 36's. Plus the little shoes don't last very long around muddy puddles.

JamesH · « **Reply #156 on:** February 11, 2014, 07:38:23 AM »

I've fitted a zj rear disc kit and it's shite, crappy drum handbrake and calipers that seize all the bloody time. The Transit style caliper with handbrake involve much fewer parts and are designed to hold a heavy vehicle so should be much better suited to a heavy Jeep on 35s.

JamesH · « **Reply #157 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:13:08 PM »

Finally it feels like some progress is being made. A few pics to make up for all the words and lack of pictures lately.

First is the trailer just collected, needing a good service but will be put to use for the house extension as well as towing the XJ.

Front bumper to fit a Warn 8274 has been taking ages but is now there. I fitted it so the winch is tucked into the grill and had to cut a section of the front crossmember out. The angle iron provides a bit of strength back and helps keep the wiring loom away from the winch drum.

JamesH · « **Reply #158 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:17:54 PM »

It still sticks out almost as far as my old ARB bumper but only in the middle and mounting an 8274 any further back would have needed major re-jigging of stuff. I could have used a smaller winch but where's the fun in that

PeteS · « **Reply #159 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:44:34 PM »

That is looking good mate

donk498 · « **Reply #160 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:35:28 PM »

Nice one thats well tucked in for an 8274

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #161 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:42:04 PM »

nice work

dtooth · « **Reply #162 on:** February 23, 2014, 08:27:26 PM »

JamesH · « **Reply #163 on:** March 16, 2014, 08:52:31 PM »

A few hours of tinkering getting it tidied up and MOT ready. Wired the winch and fitted rope, fairlead etc. Fixed a couple of blown bulbs and fuses. Fitted a new horn, Stebel Nautilus, loud

especially when you test it a few inches from your face!

Somehow that lot took a whole afternoon but at least it's progress

JamesH · « **Reply #164 on:** April 09, 2014, 10:14:53 PM »

Curiosity and a grinder led me to find out what was inside my sills...

Brynjaminjones · « **Reply #165 on:** April 09, 2014, 10:28:00 PM »

Haha, and what was the result?

JamesH · « **Reply #166 on:** April 09, 2014, 10:35:02 PM »

Mud, rust and general nastiness. I've been trying for 10 minutes to load a pic but computer says no

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Brynjaminjones · « **Reply #167 on:** April 09, 2014, 10:42:36 PM »

Ouch, I was scared of what's in my sills already - you've just made it worse! What are you going to do with it??

If it's so bad that you can't keep it, I'll happily take the XJ off your hands for you

wildwood · « **Reply #168 on:** April 09, 2014, 11:06:59 PM »

ya just gotta go with what I did to the ZJ cills.....

4"x4" 3mm square section.......... Jobs a good'un

MOT man was well impressed........ Now with a new owner........ The Brother in law .......and he's impressed

JamesH · « **Reply #169 on:** April 09, 2014, 11:18:50 PM »

Yes, am doing 120 x 60mm 3.5mm wall box. Did you weld the whole length or do 'stitches'? I'm thinking a good number of inch-ish welds but not continuous, then seal the length with some sikaflex or similar. Was also wondering whether to add some support to the unibody rail like my old rock rails

JamesH · « **Reply #170 on:** April 09, 2014, 11:23:16 PM »

Photo?

j33pky · « **Reply #171 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:23:32 AM »

JamesH · « **Reply #172 on:** April 10, 2014, 09:26:17 AM »

8yrs+ of offroading helped build that lot up. I cleaned out the areas being kept and sloshed hammerite all over it so hopefully will be good for a few years. The metal was actually still a decent thickness in most places.

wildwood · « **Reply #173 on:** April 10, 2014, 10:00:29 AM »

I did one inch stitches and alternated between each end and the middle then used 'seam sealant'
That I got from Frosts..... Tis pale greenish and is for covering exposed welds such as floors....sets rock hard after a few hrs
I was going to add 2"x 1" bracing but was advised not necessary....... I have jacked upon them and no movement and the doors still opened and shut.....

Time consuming old job tho.......and positional welding..........still not my favourite.

JamesH · « **Reply #174 on:** April 10, 2014, 10:06:43 AM »

Cool. Welding old metal upside down is the worst - makes me really appreciate the welding I can do on a bench with clean new parts.

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