SQRLPWR Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 LOL...I was contemplating deleting the 6 inch ambers by upgrading the headlights to all-in-one LED projectors with amber angel eye turn signals. But, I would also like to lockrite the front, swap the motor, go SOA, fix wheel bearing, lower the seats, etc etc etc LOL ....so many projects, not enough time or $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 2 hours ago, jay said: But, I would also like to ............, etc etc etc LOL ....so many projects, not enough time or $$ Ditto! And time.......... how many more years will I be wheelin'? Is it worth spending more time and $? So far, YES! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, sar4x4 said: Ditto! And time.......... how many more years will I be wheelin'? Is it worth spending more time and $? So far, YES! lol For true wheelers it's like Hotel California ... you can check out, but you can never leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Today I installed a hand throttle. I wanted to install it on the shifter, and did, but I ended up removing it. I couldn't get it setup so that I could go through all the gears, and have it work in neutral. So, I put the shifter on a bar, and it works great now! Sorry about the crappy (and lack of) pics. I do need to shorten the bar too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looks cool....what's is for / how would ya use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Cool ya got it in,, I like the stationary idea better than on the shifter. I tried to get in the shed, snow still about 4'deep in front of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 56 minutes ago, jay said: Looks cool....what's is for / how would ya use it? I'll use it to keep the idle up while using the winch, and I can keep the rpms up some when going slow off-road, or in rough spots that would make your foot bounce, causing jerky driving. 50 minutes ago, Powerram said: Cool ya got it in,, I like the stationary idea better than on the shifter. I tried to get in the shed, snow still about 4'deep in front of the door. Yep, I prefer it being stationary as well. It's also down and out of the way, and it would be hard for something to hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I cut the tube down some too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Oh, I'm also not sure, but I may have broken a rib doing this, lol. I was leaning HARD against the Jeep on my right side, and there was a loud pop, and intense pain. It hurts to touch the area too. It didn't stop me from doing it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, derekmac said: Oh, I'm also not sure, but I may have broken a rib doing this, lol. I was leaning HARD against the Jeep on my right side, and there was a loud pop, and intense pain. It hurts to touch the area too. It didn't stop me from doing it though. If breathing doesn't hurt, then probably not broken, speaking from experience. I broke a few doing something stupid on day 3 of my 14 day hitch on the rig, but finished the hitch without anybody knowing. Nothing the docs can do for ribs either but issue pain meds, took a month or 2 to heal enough to move easily. But get checked out for risk of punctured lungs from broken ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Powerram said: If breathing doesn't hurt, then probably not broken, speaking from experience. I broke a few doing something stupid on day 3 of my 14 day hitch on the rig, but finished the hitch without anybody knowing. Nothing the docs can do for ribs either but issue pain meds, took a month or 2 to heal enough to move easily. Regular breathing doesn't hurt, just deep breaths. I broke one rib, and fractured another on my left side when a ladder I was on slipped out, and I fell about 8 feet and landed on the ladder. It hurt doing just about anything when that happened! I just started doing some reading on it, and it sounds like a tear between the costochondral cartilage and the rib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Because if you broke bone just by leaning, you need to seek medical help immediately! You've got bigger issues! Cartilage I can understand. DISCLAIMER ***** I have no medical training. *****. Lol. Just sayin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I'll start off on a sidenote. My ribs are still sore, but slowly getting better. Today I did a "proper" install of the hand throttle. I replaced the 4 sections of cable cover with one long one, and put a mount in between the cruise and throttle clips. Tomorrow I think I might install my rear springs that I pulled out of an old Crown Vic many months ago. From what I read, they should give me 3-3.5" of lift. I'm sitting at 2" with the coil spacers right now, and am hoping the springs give me only 3" of lift. I have a track bar bracket for the rear, so that should center the axle nicely. The shocks on it are good for 2-3" of lift, so I should be good with those. I might run into driveline vibs though, and if I do, I'll lower the transfer case skid just a tad with some washers. I have a motor mount lift that would take care of any vibs, but I need to install a body lift before I can install the MML. A BL is in the plans though, just waiting for my Jeep fund account to replenish since I bought the tube fenders for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Tube fenders! Yah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I checked with Black Widow Gear today, and my fenders should be shipped out this week. WooHooo!! I also installed the rear track bar bracket and the Crown Vic springs. I have to say I'm not too happy with the springs as it's sitting at the same height it was with the coil spacers. I guess it's not all bad as the spacers are no longer in there... Oh well. I'm not sure how it rides either, but will find out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 OK, really quick test drive done, and it seems to ride really smooth. Definitely smoother than before. I'm still surprised that I didn't gain more height with the springs though, as they were 4" taller than the TJ springs, and "looked" to have the same diameter coils. As long as they don't settle, I'll be happy with them for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Come on, you know you want to.. put the spacers back in as well! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 It would be rude not to lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 1 hour ago, derekmac said: OK, really quick test drive done, and it seems to ride really smooth. Definitely smoother than before. I'm still surprised that I didn't gain more height with the springs though, as they were 4" taller than the TJ springs, and "looked" to have the same diameter coils. As long as they don't settle, I'll be happy with them for now. could be a softer material, giving them more sag. at least if the settle you can always throw the spacers back in, plus youll get more droop t of them regardless which is always nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 57 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Come on, you know you want to.. put the spacers back in as well! Lol 49 minutes ago, jay said: It would be rude not to lol 24 minutes ago, Brunet-Hemi said: could be a softer material, giving them more sag. at least if the settle you can always throw the spacers back in, plus youll get more droop t of them regardless which is always nice. 1 1 So, I happened to remember that I have four 0.6" coil isolators. Two were from the front of mine, and two from a ZJ. I can stack them in the top of the rear as they nest perfectly (had them that way in the front for a bit), and that should give me about an inch more height. It does make sense they the springs would be softer since a Crown Vic is supposed to be a plush riding car. I don't mind making the Jeep ride a bit nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Just don't go too far and be super tippy like the Zuk LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I received an email saying that my tube fenders are shipping today, and should be here Thursday. It'll probably be weeks/months before I get a chance to start at them, but I'm looking forward to getting them all welded up and on. Since I've done very little welding before, I am a bit nervous. I might have to get a new adjustable auto-darkening helmet before I attempt it too, as I find the auto helmet that I have now too dark to see what I'm welding well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Exciting!!! Now get some scrap and start practising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Something was waitingfor me when I got home today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 let the fun begin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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