Got another one! Project: PolarXJ

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Don't forget cutting the coils is going to stiffen it up. I'd look into a different solution if it were me. What a sweet project though...totally jealous. I neeeeeeeeeeeed a decent place to work on things.

yup! and that's not a bad thing in my mind!

[xj_man_646]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

yup! and that's not a bad thing in my mind!

Surprised you want it stiffer

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Surprised you want it stiffer

i've always thought XJ's rode a bit soft. 'Skunked', the 2nd cheep at 611, used F-150 junkyard coils in the front and were awesome. these are a dual rate with a super long free height, loosing 1/2 a coil shouldn't make a noticeable ride change. it will however make a big difference at the drive shaft!

i'm also not planning to run any winch added to the weight loss of an already light motor. these are the shortest dual-rate i could get my hands on, so options are limited.

[TJTodd]

I'm on my third warning from the management group for working on my Jeep in the parking lot, and threatened with eviction. Apartment life sucks.

[xj_man_646]

All makes sense. Excited to see more!

[Cobound]

Man, my daughter had a XJ that blue, was really sharp. She has that purple'ish blue now, and still sharp - nicely lifted, rides great, clean. That said, it is still an XJ

I know she'd like something newer, it's older than she is, but it's so clean and what I feel is reliable, and affordable, that I hate to see her take on payments while she's just getting used to paying on her student loan

I'm super tempted in giving her some cash when she is ready tho, keeping it - while I wouldn't drive it much, it's one I'd hate to see gone. I still have such a soft spot for them!!

[Cobound]

LOL, Matt isn’t in MN and I’m not 52, so there’s a bit of mystery here

Excuses. LOL, I’m admittedly lazy, but I still end up getting shyt done, and wheel

You gonna make it to EJS this year?

[xj_man_646]

Originally Posted by Cobound

You gonna make it to EJS this year?

Likely not.

[6DoF]

who needs a lift when you've got crazy jack stands!?!? i sat up nicely under there while i rebuild that case still bolted to the trans.

SYE installed last night, looks like the spare XJ shaft i have needs 2.5" added to it. also looks like the rear axle is perfectly pointed already! the springs came with degree shims on them already in the kit, so that's a win.

[Cobound]

HOVER JEEP

Yeah, those stands are pimp! If you have a jack that gets them up there! Still on your back tho, just reaching farther

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by Cobound

If you have a jack that gets them up there! Still on your back tho, just reaching farther

1) ProEagle jack FTMFW ... i highly suggest the new HF version. the interlocking extendable risers are amazing, i have both heights for the ProE. i actually have 2 ProE cuz i got a warranty one and then fixed the first B-)

2) i was fully sitting up! the bottom of the t-case was eye-level. just sitting with my legs crossed working in front of my face. way nicer.

[Cobound]

LOL, just ribbing ya.

Yeah, I took a serious look at the PE and instead grabbed a low profile, high lifting HF jack 1-2 years ago, love it.

THEN, when the HF PE clone came out I looked into it...probably would have grabbed one if they were in stock, but seemed to always be out, or 100 miles away. Maybe another time.

Totally love those jacks, I used them at my buddy's place when I did the lift on my LE a couple years ago, total game changers!!!

[xj_man_646]

Where did those jack stands in the rear come from?

[6DoF]

Amazon

Sumner 781300 ST-881 Hi Fold-A-Jacks with V-Head, 10" Height, 2500 lb.

https://smile.amazon.com/Sumner-7813...eae8f9840&th=1

[xj_man_646]

Those are legit!

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Those are legit!

i can easily put em under the bumpers of the YJ and have the axles dangle off the ground at a nice working height, that was my main reason for getting them. made the 'tons swap easier.

[6DoF]

it's pretty obvious that these lift springs were build 100% assuming the customer would also get an SYE. they even had a pre-installed degree shim and lined up the drive shaft right where it needed to be. game on, cuz she runs nice n smooth now! and don't forget to always properly fixture your temporarily-permanent weldments.

the front i didn't get any pictures of, but i got the adjustable UCAs installed. well, one UCA. it's a nice proper 3-link with panhard now. no clue why the factory designed in bind, but things move so much nicer missing the pass UCA. has about 4-4.5* caster, while the drive shaft is still about 3deg off from the pinion. not perfection, but drives great so good enough.

[Cobound]

Oh shiz...that's one way to do it

No vibes, huh? Nice!!

[6DoF]

at this point, i've done that so many times with great results it's just SOP.

the key is doing it like sheet metal, start with lots of tacks and jumping side to side to keep the pull even. then once you have a solid base, just move around and fill in. breaks for cooling help. then i grind the top of the weld to even out the start-stop build up, and where it gets lumpy welding around the clamps, to reduce possible weight balance issues while leaving a little proud for extra material hold.

[nblehm]

I made a driveshaft when I ls swapped the J10. It was good til about 55