Roadtripper Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I finally got my spare installed on the floor in the back. I used the OEM tailgate mount to secure it. Three 5/8" bolts, going to nuts welded to the tub underneath, hold down the mount for easy removal if I want to put in the seat (it's rare I use the seat but wanted the option). Then I just bolt the rim to the mount like normal and Bob is indeed my uncle. The LJ has room for the 35x12.50 spare and then also room for the tool bags between the tire and the tailgate. Everything fits well enough for ease of access and also still allows me to use the tonneau cover in the summer for a nice clean look with the top and doors off. Pix to follow. Next on the list this week is the Viair 10007 OBA install. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco_dd Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 traded in the borg warner for a 205 but of course they could only find one seal to fit the 1410 yoke so i have to wait another couple weeks to hook up the driveshaft,plus ran all my hydraulic lines,tomorrow ill try to bleed it out,getting close now to the break in run. :smiley-transport027: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oniondip Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I cleaned/vaccum and plastic polished my interior. And washed the exterior, spraying the pressure washer in all the nooks and crannies. Very little mud left on it.. Who wants to go wheeling? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I cleaned/vaccum and plastic polished my interior. And washed the exterior, spraying the pressure washer in all the nooks and crannies. Very little mud left on it.. Who wants to go wheeling? :D If it rains or snows tonight or tomorrow I am holding YOU responsible :smiley-rolleyes005: !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Jeez I havent even cleaned mine since Myra lol back in Dec... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAZZING-XJ Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Got the 33s back on and the bbq ready .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Dog Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 I Added Rock Rails ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Uhmmm...not even sure how to ask this, but why is there a tub of Vaseline in the pic??? Not judging, just curious from an automotive perspective...what happens in the garage stays in the garage... On a serious note, this is my next build and the dent in your rocker explains why ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oniondip Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Well I did a few other things today. Disabled my traction control/ roll stability. Because of the size difference in tires it was always kicking in and slamming the brakes on around corners, especially in wet conditions. And second.. More exciting part, confirming my order for a set of V-Tec Warlord wheels with 4.5" backspace.. Make my stance almost 5" wider than now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 All ball joints replaced and trailer hitch installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Well I did a few other things today. Disabled my traction control/ roll stability. Because of the size difference in tires it was always kicking in and slamming the brakes on around corners, especially in wet conditions. Seriously? That sounds like a flawed system from Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 New jeeps will do it also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Speed sensors are at the wheels instead of the transmision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorunner Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 and so my rebuild begins this week ordered my 3 inch body lift today once its in I start a lot of welding and luckly not so much cutting as rust is nice enuff to remove my rear floor for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72LandRover88 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Back to the Valley for 3 days next week of working on the Landy! Finish changing fluids, a bit more body work (getting rid of the dinky trailer marker lights the previous owner put on the sides...), electronic ignition bits to be installed (maybe make it run a bit cleaner!!) new exhaust to be installed and... my new diff guards just arrived!! Almost ready for another go at bump n' grind! Sad story, everything was going well to have the Rover ready for B&G next weekend, too well actually! Was going to tow it home this weekend so I could finish up the exhaust and ignition, went to push it out the door of the gayrage and it was very hard to push! In fact, sitting on a slight down hill in neutral with the parking brake off (should have had to chase it down the hill!) it wouldn't move.... something has gone horribly wrong with the brakes! Perhaps I did not remove enough of the zinc buildup on the pivot point of the galvanized backing plates... No time on the weekend to look at it and I certainly could not have towed it home with the brakes like that! Long story short, no rover for another run.... CRAP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Sad story, everything was going well to have the Rover ready for B&G next weekend, too well actually! Was going to tow it home this weekend so I could finish up the exhaust and ignition, went to push it out the door of the gayrage and it was very hard to push! In fact, sitting on a slight down hill in neutral with the parking brake off (should have had to chase it down the hill!) it wouldn't move.... something has gone horribly wrong with the brakes! Perhaps I did not remove enough of the zinc buildup on the pivot point of the galvanized backing plates... No time on the weekend to look at it and I certainly could not have towed it home with the brakes like that! Long story short, no rover for another run.... CRAP!! Pads rusted to the drum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72LandRover88 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Pads rusted to the drum? Shoes and drums are all new a few weeks ago. Pretty sure it has to do with the galvanized backing plates. Just need to clean out a bit of the zinc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorunner Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 picked up my 3 inch body lift today now i just gota install it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco_dd Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Slightly modified my transmission to fit the beefier case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorunner Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 3 inch Body lift installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oniondip Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thought it'd take 2 hours or so... Never again. Real tree vinyl grille.. Project: eliminate chrome 1, Jeff 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Ordered the new clutch kit today, waiting on delivery for install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thought it'd take 2 hours or so... Never again. Real tree vinyl grille.. Project: eliminate chrome 1, Jeff 0. looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thought it'd take 2 hours or so... Never again. Real tree vinyl grille.. Project: eliminate chrome 1, Jeff 0. Grab some real tree camo and tape up the rest of the chrome to see what it will look like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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