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My 05 Rubi build. Slow like a 4.0


derekmac

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When I had it jacked up in place, I measured both sides and found that I need to drop it 2.5".  I could get away with 2" or 2.25", but that'll have it higher than it is now, and I'm already surprised that I don't have driveline vibs.  I'm sitting 3" higher, and I know a lot of TJ's get driveline vibs above 2".

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I tried a few lengths with mine, but used the same 2" x1" tube, just cut it different lengths to find the best results. When you lower the trans and case, it puts more of a "bind " on the front shaft

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  • 2 weeks later...

I picked up some 3/16 2" square tube to mount the new skid plate. It's sitting at the exact same height as the stock one. 

 

I also installed some new signal/running lights, and a new muffler.  The reason for the two lights is that the circuit uses an alternating ground, and since these are LED, they'll only light with the power flowing one way. 

 

The muffler is a Flowtech Red Hots glass pack that I've had since Sept 2016, but just got around to installing. Since it's a center in/out, and the stock was center in/offset out, the tail pipe still needs some work. 

 

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4 hours ago, Powerram said:

How do ya like the sound of the cherry bomb?

I'm pretty happy with it.  I had put the same muffler on the V8 Grand, and it sounded awesome on it, so I thought I'd take a chance and get the same one for this Jeep.  It's an 18" long one, so it doesn't have any annoying drone, and it doesn't sound like a fart can Civic, LOL.  I know the sound will change once I get some miles on it though...

 

Here's the one on it: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0002M9PC0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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For the longest time, I've had an exhaust leak at the flanges where the pipe attaches to the manifold.  I've tried a couple of times to tighten the bolts, but they wouldn't go.  A couple nights ago I thought I'd give them another try.  Nope, wouldn't tighten.  I figured they must have been rusty, and that why.  So, I said might as well see if I can get one off, figuring it would break.  Nope again, lol.  The nut spun right off with no issues.

 

Turns out the bolts were not fully threaded, and the nut was bottoming out.  I added a few more washers and they tightened right up. :) Before I could shake the exhaust easily, and at times it would even hit the front driveshaft.  It doesn't budge now.

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That's good!  I think I have a similar leak on the driver's side. (Being a V8).  On the Scout.  Mine has a exhaust gasket 'donut' I believe, and probably shot.  I get some 'tick' under load.  I suspect the bolts will break, but who knows, when I get 'around to it'!

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Yesterday I replaced both front hubs.  It took 15 min from tire off to tire back on for the driver side.  The passenger side, different story.  The head of one of the 13mm 12 point bolts that hold the hub on was stripped.  Where it's at, you can't get anything on it either.  I had to cut the hub where the bolt threads into to release the tension to get it out.  Luckily I hoarded all the old bolts I removed from the old pars WJ, and I had one that was the right length and had a normal 19mm head.   

 

The pass side hub was in REALLY bad shape, and had a ton of play in it.  The grease was also starting to come out of it, so it probably wouldn't have lasted too much longer.  The driver side wasn't too bad, just a bit of play in it, but I figured that I might as well change it too.

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Started working on my oil pan/transmission skid today. I picked up a used Warn skid, but since I don't have the factory transfer case skid, I have to modify it some. 

 

I snagged the big white piece of 1/8" steel from the metal bin at work, and I'm using that to lengthen it, and it'll also beef it up nicely.  The Warn skid is only an 1/8" thick, and this one had some bends in it when I got it.

 

Here it is quickly mocked up.  It'll sit forward about another inch as it mounts using the control arm bolts, and it's sitting behind them in these pics.

 

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Getting the new piece ready.

 

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Cut down to size, and getting the areas that need to be welded cleaned up.

 

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I enlarged the small holes that were down the middle so I'd have some good spots to weld.

 

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1 hour ago, sar4x4 said:

The first pic reminds me of a cat curled up.....  A 180 degree bend in the exhaust ?  I think I’ve heard about that!

Yeah, the manifold is on the drivers side, drops down and goes around the front of the oil pan, then down the passenger side.  Isn't it the more bends, the better the performance? LOL

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Damn, I'm really slacking on updates here!

So, the Jeep is now sitting on 35's (won 5 General Grabber X3's at the Valley Invasion), has new rear springs installed (4" Rough Country), a 1.25" body lift and a 1" motor mount lift, installed LED headlights and ordered a JKS adjustable front track bar.

 

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I might take the Scout on a MILD run.  The Burb needs some TLC first.  First fix it, then Antique Plate it.  Then fun!  Minor fixes needed, after The Drill Road, last year.

I'm trying not to get ahead of myself! lol  I'm driving now though, after I just got the car fixed yesterday.  Cleaned it a bit today.  Some more Minor maintenance needed to it.  Like matching lug nuts (crossed eyes).  Yeah, one garage ruined(or they wore out) the locking lug nuts and replaced them with regular nuts that make the car look uncared for.

Then:

       - install new PS hoses on the Scout.  The reason we didn't take it to the Windsor show!  Got the hoses today from RockAuto.  Nobody around here could/would bring them in.

 - then either work on the Dodge, or the Burb.  If I play with the Burb I'll never get the Dodge done,,...……………….  The Dodge will be an interesting challenge.  Restart the engine after ~5 yrs of sitting.  Install replacement transmission and transfer case. (Have) And then brakes and whatever else is seized/rusted/rotted!

 

 

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I pulled the trigger on a new set of 3.5" Rock Krawler triple rate springs for the front.  This will get rid of the ZJ coils and 2" coil spacer, and give me the little extra lift that I'm after.  They're scheduled to be delivered Friday, and I'm hoping they'll make it for the long weekend so I can get them and the JKS track bar installed. 

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Wow, guess I should update this, lol.  I did get the new coils and track bar installed. 

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Next on my list is to out board the rear shocks so I can install some much longer (12.5" travel compared to the 8" on it now) ones.   I'll be using some Ford shock towers, which I need to get from @Powerram .   They need to be frenched into the frame, which requires cutting a half decent chunk out and welding the new shock towers in.

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21 hours ago, derekmac said:

 

Next on my list is to out board the rear shocks so I can install some much longer (12.5" travel compared to the 8" on it now) ones.   I'll be using some Ford shock towers, which I need to get from @Powerram

You can reach me and I'll line up with ya to get those mounts. Reply to this message and I'll take my number off, for some reason I can't pm you. @derekmac

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