SQRLPWR Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 This afternoon I attacked my half shaft and failed miserably....I cant get the 6x 12mm bolts off that are holding in on. They're soaking in PB now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Tomorrow looks like it should be half decent, so hopefully the PB does its magic and they come loose for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hope so...they're either freakin tight or I'm being over cautious when crankin on 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 You could try some heat on them too, Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Good call :) now where did I put the house insurance policy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 So while I wait for PB to do it's thing on my axle bolts, I fitted a new side marker after the old one got damaged somehow. After 12 summers and winters this thing was brittle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 James I owe you a large one sir...a bit of heat was all that was needed :biggthumpup: My first time heating ish up and I was so surprised how effective it was....thank you :) Looks like my temporary Shoe Goo fix held up pretty well. The bolts holding the axle on were super tight, and one of them was starting to twist at the head. A bit of heat on the surrounding metal saved the day and soon loosened the bolts enough to get them off without too much trouble. Almost done - I just need to buy some replacement axle bolts and I'll be good to go :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Took my floor mat out of the drivers side to find the carpet soaked. I don't see any holes so not sure how the water is getting in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Over flowed mat? It is that time of year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 X2 my rubber mats are permanently full of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Could be, though I do try and knock most off, and empty my mats. I'll keep an eye on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oniondip Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Well I feel on this uncovered secret for my truck. So parts will be ordered tomorrow to make it happen. Bilstein came up with this genius idea of making a replacement strut for coil vehicles that has adjustable notches for ride height. Acting like a 'levelling kit' or 2" of lift. Since it is unsafe to stack my current 6" block and 2" block, this is my way to get 8" of lift safely and run 37s! :D There is my weekend news. How was everyone else's weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Since my passenger side front corner was apart I thought i'd check out the source of my braking to the left. Found a split slider boot and a slider packed solid of mud = no right braking. So I cleaned it and left it dry while I find a replacement boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well, installed a roof basket. I must say, I'm pretty impressed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well, installed a roof basket. I must say, I'm pretty impressed :) IMG_20140222_145351.jpg IMG_20140222_145405.jpg Pic of the whole truck? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Installed new LED lights into my map lights. I now have nice clean bright light up front, but have to do the ones in the back now as they look even uglier than before. Nice light: Ugly light: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacde94stew Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 The heep doesn't have any up front so i keep a LED flashlight in the centre console. PITA! Now you just need one for the rear ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yeah I need to get two for the rear doors, and one for the trunk area. They're stupid cheap on ebay too, which is nice. The two for the front only cost me $2.20 shipped. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/390645966623?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 The others probably won't be that much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Derek, did you see the full kits? Here's one for the WK. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10x-Bright-White-LED-Lights-Interior-Package-Kit-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-2005-2010-/200962251334?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AGrand%20Cherokee%7CMake%3AJeep&hash=item2eca489a46&vxp=mtr&_uhb=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I did see them Larry, but the only kits I could find for mine were close to $40. Where I only have five lights to replace (well, that I wanted to replace), I figured that I'd be just as well off getting them individually. I also wasn't sure if I'd like them or not, so I wanted to try the front two first. Getting the rest will cost me less than $10, so for around $12 total, I'll have my main interior lights switched to LED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I think I'll try the kit. Also, ever since vehicles started tinting the rear window, I've had a real disappointment with backup lights. I read, on a build thread on the JeepForum, about a 7W Cree LED with a projector lens that throws an amazing amount of light. I found some today on eBay that put out 650 lm. I think I'll try a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I wouldn't mind getting better backup lights myself. The ones in mine might as well not even be there for the amount of light they put out. I've also considered getting a small set of LED fog lights and wiring them to come on with the reverse lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Mine takes the 3157 bulb and these are made to replace them. There seems to be many to choose from but these were the highest lumens I've seen listed. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151203640558?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Damn, those look bright!! If you get them, let me know your thoughts on them. They seem like they would make a noticeable difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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