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YT

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Tales of a moody xj.
« on: September 08, 2014, 11:27:04 AM »
Thought this may need it's own thread. It started as a refresh of a 3" lift, then some smaller jobs jumped onto the list. Richard started on Sunday, with the usual rear damper nightmare, seized/breaky top mount bolts. 1 out of 4 made it off in one piece. After some time the dampers and sway bar parted company.

It seems as, at this point the Jeep chucked a full strop, and refused to let go of the rear flexi brake line. It's now having the hard lines replaced along with the flexis. This may take some time !

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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2014, 10:35:10 PM »
In case it's easier, the rear axle hard lines are available from the stealership for aabout £20 for both  8-)
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2014, 09:56:36 AM »
Looks like the fronts will be as bad Bryn, on the upside, Richard can steal the ends and reuse. :)
Some major progress yesterday. :D I suspect Richard started swearing at it. (Always worked for me.)
Before (no shocks)

After

Steering damper in place

And front.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2014, 10:45:34 AM »
Nice!

What difference does the steering damper make?
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2014, 10:55:25 AM »
No idea just yet, the Jeep is with Richard. I do know I couldn't move the damed thing by hand, so stands a chance the steering will be a bit heavier when parking/low speed.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2014, 06:43:27 PM »
I have to assume there was much swearing involved along with a lot of effort. It's now got a completed lift, with brakes. :)

Roof winch is coming on too.


Harness is also in place. :D
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2014, 07:14:45 PM »
There has been much swearing  :die:  and not in the normal places  :wave-fingersmiely: like the crystal headlight swap that didn't work .

Last couple of jobs too doooooo  :flag:

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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2014, 07:25:10 PM »
Cool.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2014, 07:50:27 PM »
Quote from: dtooth on September 11, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
There has been much swearing  :die:  and not in the normal places  :wave-fingersmiely: like the crystal headlight swap that didn't work .

Last couple of jobs too doooooo  :flag:

Should fit yours if they're Hellas. :)
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2014, 10:27:27 PM »
I like the Fat Willy's sticker  8-)
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2014, 11:31:09 PM »
It's done. A good sized plate was put into the roof.  :greggmo:

Isolator in easy reach, but not in your face.


Then it all got a bit flexi.



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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2014, 06:06:24 AM »
 :icon_super: :icon_super:...looking real good Phil.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2014, 08:34:52 AM »
I'm really happy with how it is Bazz,mew set of boots and fit the sliders I'm I'm about dine mate. :D
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2014, 02:56:54 PM »
Looking forward to some good off road videos from you.  :icon_winkle:
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2014, 12:48:06 PM »
Love that rear bumper sticker.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2014, 03:29:07 PM »
It arrived back this morning. Had a couple of runs on the winch, took a couple of tries at getting the strap in the right position, but once that was right,it all worked a treat. :D

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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2014, 05:11:30 PM »
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2014, 07:37:04 PM »
 :icon_super: :icon_super: :icon_super:
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2014, 02:34:44 PM »
I'm willing to admit, I may have gone overboard with the lights.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2014, 04:25:57 PM »
If the stock lights weren't so shit, you wouldn't have had to, so blame Jeep.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2014, 04:51:12 PM »
Quote from: XJ Fan on September 21, 2014, 04:25:57 PM
If the stock lights weren't so shit, you wouldn't have had to, so blame Jeep.

That works for me. :D
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2014, 06:21:31 PM »
 Ain't that the truth the lights on my ex ZJ were truly pants..... More like sidelights on a ' more lights than a council house at Christmas' Audi.

Lots of options of wiring direct and stuff..........but YT has nailed it.......nice one. :icon_super:
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #22 on: September 22, 2014, 06:16:37 PM »
Ran relays for my lights on the xj. Downside was the lenses cracked in winter, i was running 150w bulbs


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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #23 on: September 29, 2014, 05:12:25 PM »
Back over to Richards today to get the old coils refitted. Lost height now reclaimed. :D



BDs territory tomorrow for a new set of boots.
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Re: Tales of a moody xj.
« Reply #24 on: September 29, 2014, 07:02:32 PM »
Like it....
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