Steve99WJ

Steve · 03-17-2012, 12:28 PM

Not a fan of the gold interior but it's solid and fully loaded. 4.7 quadra-drive.

Any votes on whether or not I should keep that front bumper guard thing? I'm not sure about those running boards either.

Tires are new 245/75/17. They rub so I plan on hitting Jason up for a 2" BB soon.

My '88 stroker had way more torque than this little V8

JEEPJERK · 03-17-2012, 01:29 PM

A 99? It's gonna lemonade you!

Get rid of the front thing, and the steps.

Steve · 03-17-2012, 03:50 PM

Hopefully the lemon party stays away...

EatsnoTJ · 03-17-2012, 09:32 PM

Ditch the steps, I kinda like the grill guard though.

XJAndy · 03-17-2012, 10:41 PM

Nice looking jeep. I say ditch the steps and keep the brush guard,

Jeepin Jason · 03-18-2012, 10:03 AM

I like the grille guard. My MIL has a nearly identical one on her 01 WJ. I'd ditch the Walmart special lights though.

WagoneerXJ · 03-18-2012, 10:08 AM

Looks good with JK wheels!, especially black.

MBood82 · 03-18-2012, 11:17 AM

I like it. We test drove a few yesterday, I really want one now I think, too!

Steve · 03-18-2012, 12:07 PM

Didn't realize those are JK wheels, that makes sense.

I think I'll keep the grille guard and ditch the steps like you guys say. Originally I wanted to ditch both but I've grown to like the look of the front.

KIAKillerXJ · 03-18-2012, 02:33 PM

looks good! Ditch the steps and those wally world lights up front and she'll look 100x better!

Hypnotik Robot · 03-18-2012, 06:00 PM

I would lose the grille guard also.

sweathog · 03-20-2012, 12:39 PM

I like the grill gaurd and the black wheels. I do not like the old school nerf bars.

I have JK wheels with the same size tires and the budget boost (thanks to Jason). Mine still rub the inner fenders a little, but nothing too bad. I did have to trim behind the floodlights thou.

Steve · 03-20-2012, 03:08 PM

Well there's a nice blemish and dent behind the grill guard on the bumper that possibly was created during the installation of it. I'm definitely gonna keep it now.

The steps will come off while I install the BB I've yet to order. I'll take it on a wheelin' run shortly thereafter.

That all comes after I get the Z28 back on the road.

Thanks for the input, guys

Jeepin Jason · 03-20-2012, 04:13 PM

Are those aftermarket headlights?

Steve · 03-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Yeah they are, there is a defiant line across the top of the beam at night, pretty bright.

Steve · 09-01-2012, 01:52 AM

Finally installed the 2" RE BB that Jason sold me a little while back.

Rear suspension:

After lifting rear, before lifting front:

Same, different angle:

Working on the front:

Front completed:

(agoldxj might recognize that socket set

)

All done:

Wasn't too bad, took me under 3 hours I think. I do have full power tools and some harbor freight spring compressors which made life MUCH MUCH easier than it would have been without them.

Still haven't pulled off the steps, just lazy about it I guess. My little girl uses them to climb in to get into the car seat in the back

MBood82 · 09-01-2012, 06:39 AM

looks good!

CaliJeepinTJ · 09-01-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I'll take it on a wheelin' run shortly thereafter.

*cough*

JEEPJERK · 09-01-2012, 03:17 PM

I'm pretty sure if you do enough trimming, you can fit some 35's on there now.

Steve · 09-01-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBood82

looks good!

Thanks, I think they should have come this way stock. Moderate height/clearance but still good ride/handling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliJeepinTJ

*cough*

Mojave Rd in feb., right?

Steve · 09-02-2012, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEEPJERK

I'm pretty sure if you do enough trimming, you can fit some 35's on there now.

Those are 245/75/17 , which is supposed to be 31.5" high, 9.8" wide.... So I guess a bit taller but also a bit skinnier than your typical 31s. I think they'll do well at least until I wear them out.

This one has the D30/D44 combo so I wouldnt be afraid of running something a bit taller. BFG makes a 285/75/17 (34" tall, 11.3" wide) but it is so expensive that it would be cheaper to buy 15" wheels and run 33s.

The transmission makes me nervous, I miss my AW4.

JLANE99XJ · 09-03-2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EatsnoTJ

Ditch the steps, I kinda like the grill guard though.

its a Damage Multipler = hit a deer or tree with it and see- the damage to the nose of the vehicle will extend the width of the "brushy guardy thing" sell it on Craigs & buy an ARB or other..

JEEPJERK · 09-03-2012, 12:13 PM

There are no trees or deer in Dirty Vegas. Tourists are a different story.

Steve · 09-03-2012, 12:28 PM

When you're on the strip, taxi drivers seem to be fully authorized to mow down pedestrians as long as they're holding down the horn button. They TAKE right of way, don't give a crap.

I can't say I haven't done the same thing. When I'm waiting forever for a light to turn green and I can't go because some asshats are in the crosswalk when they aren't supposed to, I take a little joy in holding down the horn and scaring the crap out of 'em.

agoldxj · 09-03-2012, 09:07 PM

Looks good Steve, get those steps off of there!!

CaliJeepinTJ · 09-04-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLANE99XJ

its a Damage Multipler = hit a deer or tree with it and see- the damage to the nose of the vehicle will extend the width of the "brushy guardy thing"

That's exactly how I feel about most exo-cages I've seen.

sweathog · 09-04-2012, 01:40 PM

looks great, I agree they should have come like this from the factory. Now go wheel it.

Here's mine in Moab from this last weekend:

Steve · 09-08-2012, 11:11 AM

http://www.dodgeboy.net/durango/47ho/index.htm

Hmmm.....

CaliJeepinTJ · 09-10-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

http://www.dodgeboy.net/durango/47ho/index.htm

Hmmm.....

DO IT! ROLL IT!

xj_man_646 · 09-10-2012, 10:28 AM

I can only assume that the Jeep and Dodge 4.7 (non HO) are the same? Not something like the Dodge vs. Jeep 5.9 (360 ci) V8, where they're significantly different, is it?

Steve · 09-10-2012, 11:54 AM

my understanding is that its the same

honestly though I think it would be a waste of money to try to get more power out of the 4.7L in a Jeep. it doesn't need to go fast

I did all that with my XJ and the time/effort/money wasn't worth it in the long run, although it was pretty damn cool.

However, a little part of me wants my head gaskets to blow so I can swap out the heads/cams/intake

Steve · 09-22-2012, 06:32 PM

So today I finally got off my *** and took off the steps:

Then I installed a CB. At first I wanted to put it on the dash but didn't want to screw into the soft surface. Thought about installing on the side of the center console but didn't like that idea, finally had a good idea and ran with it.

The lid closes just fine as long as the handset is unplugged. I figure when I go out on a wheelin' trip I'll unscrew the lid and leave it off so it isn't flapping around. The speaker is on the bottom so it works out well.

I grounded it on a mounting screw under the console, and got power from this, not sure what it is but it was unused and had constant power:

I mounted my "little wil" magnetic antenna on the roof here:

Ran the wire through the existing grommet:

Pulled it along the drivers side headliner, then down the pillar, under the seat, and into the center console:

The trimming could have been better but I'm fine with how it turned out:

What's actually holding the CB in place is the trimmed plastic as well as a few cable ties that go through the CB mount and into these small holes I drilled:

Those holes and the cable ties are easily concealed by putting the cup holder back in place:

Overall I'm happy with the way it turned out.

JEEPJERK · 09-22-2012, 06:47 PM

That's a big 10-4 right there!

MBood82 · 09-22-2012, 07:24 PM

awesome, glad it worked out!

CaliJeepinTJ · 09-22-2012, 10:56 PM

@ your writeup. Nice work. You could also hold that thing in place by putting a CD jewel box in the closest slot.

03-17-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	Steve99WJ Not a fan of the gold interior but it's solid and fully loaded. 4.7 quadra-drive. Any votes on whether or not I should keep that front bumper guard thing? I'm not sure about those running boards either. Tires are new 245/75/17. They rub so I plan on hitting Jason up for a 2" BB soon. My '88 stroker had way more torque than this little V8 __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011 Last edited by Steve; 05-28-2012 at 05:22 PM.

03-17-2012, 01:29 PM	#2
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	A 99? It's gonna lemonade you! Get rid of the front thing, and the steps. __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

03-17-2012, 03:50 PM	#3
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	Hopefully the lemon party stays away... __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

03-17-2012, 10:41 PM	#5
XJAndy label nerd Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 10,297	Nice looking jeep. I say ditch the steps and keep the brush guard, __________________ They say you are smart if you have your PHD, I say the real smart man is the one who figures out how to get paid to fish.

03-18-2012, 10:08 AM	#7
WagoneerXJ Ford Boy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 9,046	Looks good with JK wheels!, especially black. __________________ '98 XJ Sport 2 Door-3", Bushwacker Flat Flares, 31" BFG, Nates4x4.com bumper, Surco Rack, Tmax 9500 LB Winch,H4 Headlights '97 XJ Sport-2" BB, 235/75 General Grabber AT2's, ARB Bullbar, Hella H4 Headlights, 342,000 KMS! '87 XJ Wagoneer-5", D44, 33" BFG's '98 XJ Sport 2 Door-5spd,H4 Headlights. Dad's Jeep '01 XJ Sport-stock,winter beater! '97 TJ Sport 4.0-4", 33" Toyo MT's, M8000, Nates4x4.com Bumper '84 Mustang GT-351W 5spd, Tubular Suspension and Coilovers

03-18-2012, 11:17 AM	#8
MBood82 Turd Ferguson Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 12,329	I like it. We test drove a few yesterday, I really want one now I think, too! __________________ '98 GMC Sierra SL '99 Cherokee (sold) '06 Dodge Magnum R/T '13 Dodge Dart Limited

03-18-2012, 12:07 PM	#9
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	Didn't realize those are JK wheels, that makes sense. I think I'll keep the grille guard and ditch the steps like you guys say. Originally I wanted to ditch both but I've grown to like the look of the front. __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

03-18-2012, 02:33 PM	#10
KIAKillerXJ Trail Guide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 1,968	looks good! Ditch the steps and those wally world lights up front and she'll look 100x better! __________________ 98 XJ on 33's and stuff 04 WRX- the one that will go uphill 96 XJ RIP Lake Tahoe Paint and Stain Contractor - House Painter Serving Truckee, Incline Village, Kings Beach, Tahoe City

03-18-2012, 06:00 PM	#11
Hypnotik Robot Dirty Hippie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, Il Posts: 27,103	I would lose the grille guard also. __________________ Zero Fucks Given

03-20-2012, 12:39 PM	#12
sweathog Trail Guide Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 564	I like the grill gaurd and the black wheels. I do not like the old school nerf bars. I have JK wheels with the same size tires and the budget boost (thanks to Jason). Mine still rub the inner fenders a little, but nothing too bad. I did have to trim behind the floodlights thou. __________________ Trail: XJ Daily: WJ Limited Tow: 'Burban

03-20-2012, 03:08 PM	#13
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	Well there's a nice blemish and dent behind the grill guard on the bumper that possibly was created during the installation of it. I'm definitely gonna keep it now. The steps will come off while I install the BB I've yet to order. I'll take it on a wheelin' run shortly thereafter. That all comes after I get the Z28 back on the road. Thanks for the input, guys __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

03-20-2012, 07:30 PM	#15
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	Yeah they are, there is a defiant line across the top of the beam at night, pretty bright. __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

09-01-2012, 01:52 AM	#16
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	Finally installed the 2" RE BB that Jason sold me a little while back. Rear suspension: After lifting rear, before lifting front: Same, different angle: Working on the front: Front completed: (agoldxj might recognize that socket set ) All done: Wasn't too bad, took me under 3 hours I think. I do have full power tools and some harbor freight spring compressors which made life MUCH MUCH easier than it would have been without them. Still haven't pulled off the steps, just lazy about it I guess. My little girl uses them to climb in to get into the car seat in the back __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011 Last edited by Steve; 09-02-2012 at 02:33 AM.

09-01-2012, 06:39 AM	#17
MBood82 Turd Ferguson Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 12,329	looks good! __________________ '98 GMC Sierra SL '99 Cherokee (sold) '06 Dodge Magnum R/T '13 Dodge Dart Limited

09-01-2012, 03:17 PM	#19
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	I'm pretty sure if you do enough trimming, you can fit some 35's on there now. __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

09-03-2012, 12:13 PM	#23
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	There are no trees or deer in Dirty Vegas. Tourists are a different story. __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

09-03-2012, 12:28 PM	#24
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	When you're on the strip, taxi drivers seem to be fully authorized to mow down pedestrians as long as they're holding down the horn button. They TAKE right of way, don't give a crap. I can't say I haven't done the same thing. When I'm waiting forever for a light to turn green and I can't go because some asshats are in the crosswalk when they aren't supposed to, I take a little joy in holding down the horn and scaring the crap out of 'em. __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

09-03-2012, 09:07 PM	#25
agoldxj i'm special Join Date: May 2003 Location: catawissa pa Posts: 14,462	Looks good Steve, get those steps off of there!! __________________ 2013 6spd JK

09-04-2012, 01:40 PM	#27
sweathog Trail Guide Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 564	looks great, I agree they should have come like this from the factory. Now go wheel it. Here's mine in Moab from this last weekend: __________________ Trail: XJ Daily: WJ Limited Tow: 'Burban

09-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#28
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	http://www.dodgeboy.net/durango/47ho/index.htm Hmmm..... __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

09-10-2012, 11:54 AM	#31
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	my understanding is that its the same honestly though I think it would be a waste of money to try to get more power out of the 4.7L in a Jeep. it doesn't need to go fast I did all that with my XJ and the time/effort/money wasn't worth it in the long run, although it was pretty damn cool. However, a little part of me wants my head gaskets to blow so I can swap out the heads/cams/intake __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. *FOR SALE* '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

09-22-2012, 06:32 PM	#32
Steve empollón Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 41,290	So today I finally got off my * and took off the steps: Then I installed a CB. At first I wanted to put it on the dash but didn't want to screw into the soft surface. Thought about installing on the side of the center console but didn't like that idea, finally had a good idea and ran with it. The lid closes just fine as long as the handset is unplugged. I figure when I go out on a wheelin' trip I'll unscrew the lid and leave it off so it isn't flapping around. The speaker is on the bottom so it works out well. I grounded it on a mounting screw under the console, and got power from this, not sure what it is but it was unused and had constant power: I mounted my "little wil" magnetic antenna on the roof here: Ran the wire through the existing grommet: Pulled it along the drivers side headliner, then down the pillar, under the seat, and into the center console: The trimming could have been better but I'm fine with how it turned out: What's actually holding the CB in place is the trimmed plastic as well as a few cable ties that go through the CB mount and into these small holes I drilled: Those holes and the cable ties are easily concealed by putting the cup holder back in place: Overall I'm happy with the way it turned out. __________________ '99 WJ Limited 4x4 4.7L - 2" Rubicon Express BB w/ 245/75R17s. '94 Camaro Z28 LT1 A4 - 3,200 rpm stall, CAI, catback. FOR SALE '79 Corvette 4-Speed - Ongoing project. '99 Tahoe 2wd 5.7L** - High mileage family hauler, due for retirement, but hasn't broken yet. ChadYJ92, RIP. 1983-2011

09-22-2012, 06:47 PM	#33
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	That's a big 10-4 right there! __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

09-22-2012, 07:24 PM	#34
MBood82 Turd Ferguson Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 12,329	awesome, glad it worked out! __________________ '98 GMC Sierra SL '99 Cherokee (sold) '06 Dodge Magnum R/T '13 Dodge Dart Limited

09-22-2012, 10:56 PM	#35
CaliJeepinTJ Phukkin' punk Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 36,207	@ your writeup. Nice work. You could also hold that thing in place by putting a CD jewel box in the closest slot. __________________ My Photography. Semi-constantly updated.