BlackJKU08
New member
Sweet, I'm going to have to see I I can fab a set of these for myself
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
Oscar's No Build Thread
- Thread starter sipafz
- Start date
. I could roll the dice and get a warranty repair or maybe it's just time to get a new skid and do it myself? [emoji848]
sipafz
Caught the Bug
Last minute solo trip to the Nicolet National Forest. Logged 50 trail miles just North of Suring, Wisconsin:
Heading North:
Dairy Freeze, Mountain, Wisconsin. I talked to the guy that owns the Can-Am Magnus. He has over 30k in the UTV. Can’t help but think that he should have just bought a Jeep?
Heading South:
Found this 1975 CJ5 and immediately had visions of “Calamity Jane”. This one looked a little tired for $5,800.
Heading North:
Dairy Freeze, Mountain, Wisconsin. I talked to the guy that owns the Can-Am Magnus. He has over 30k in the UTV. Can’t help but think that he should have just bought a Jeep?
Heading South:
Found this 1975 CJ5 and immediately had visions of “Calamity Jane”. This one looked a little tired for $5,800.
DannyD
New member
Wisconsin is beautiful this time of year nice pictures
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
wschilawski
Member
sipafz
Caught the Bug
I altered the front side marker lights to blink with the turn signals. I’m hoping that the modification will subliminally make other drivers more courteous and use their turn signals earlier and more often.
[Youtube]2tp07ZuPa6M[/YouTube]
I loosely followed the instructions found here:
https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/15486-Blinker-Mod-for-2013
The how to video just shows the drivers side and more importantly to cut the bottom wire at the blinker (white w/brown stripe). In the comments someone mentions that on the passenger side you need to cut the top wire. Note that the top wire is white w/pink stripe. I almost cut the middle wire which is white w/brown stripe which will not work!
Instead of using splicers, I used weather proof butt connectors which took more time, but I hope they keep the crap out.
Finished product:
[Youtube]MpDAvf75Z3Y[/Youtube]
This also my first attempt at posting video, so I hope they work.
[Youtube]2tp07ZuPa6M[/YouTube]
I loosely followed the instructions found here:
https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/15486-Blinker-Mod-for-2013
The how to video just shows the drivers side and more importantly to cut the bottom wire at the blinker (white w/brown stripe). In the comments someone mentions that on the passenger side you need to cut the top wire. Note that the top wire is white w/pink stripe. I almost cut the middle wire which is white w/brown stripe which will not work!
Instead of using splicers, I used weather proof butt connectors which took more time, but I hope they keep the crap out.
Finished product:
[Youtube]MpDAvf75Z3Y[/Youtube]
This also my first attempt at posting video, so I hope they work.
Labricon
Caught the Bug
sipafz
Caught the Bug
Catching up on a few things:
1st - Oscar had his second birthday and got a new Viair 300p. Not top of the line, but I think it will serve my occasional needs:
I might make a bracket and mount under the hood in a more permanent fashion.
Next, I started to smell coolant by the radiator and after a bit of investigating I found the leak:
The dealership replaced the radiator under warranty. I won’t bore you with all the drama, but I will say that the service department at my dealership kind of sucks!
While I’m about a year out from buying new tires (Cooper STT Pro’s LT285/70R17) I started thinking about making some coil spacers and bump stops. I’m planning on lifting the front 1.5” to clear the new tires and offset the additional weight of my winch. The back spacers will be 1” thick. Today I had the suspension apart so I could get measurements and design my own spacers
Now, I just need to get them turned up!
1st - Oscar had his second birthday and got a new Viair 300p. Not top of the line, but I think it will serve my occasional needs:
I might make a bracket and mount under the hood in a more permanent fashion.
Next, I started to smell coolant by the radiator and after a bit of investigating I found the leak:
The dealership replaced the radiator under warranty. I won’t bore you with all the drama, but I will say that the service department at my dealership kind of sucks!
While I’m about a year out from buying new tires (Cooper STT Pro’s LT285/70R17) I started thinking about making some coil spacers and bump stops. I’m planning on lifting the front 1.5” to clear the new tires and offset the additional weight of my winch. The back spacers will be 1” thick. Today I had the suspension apart so I could get measurements and design my own spacers
Now, I just need to get them turned up!
sipafz
Caught the Bug
Rear spacers are starting to take shape:
I was going to make these 5 3/4” diameter and out of aluminum, but changed my mind and used 5” delrin and just turn the OD for a clean up:
Based on the imprint on the isolator, I think I’m ok:
Only had time to turn one side. More to come later in the week.
I was going to make these 5 3/4” diameter and out of aluminum, but changed my mind and used 5” delrin and just turn the OD for a clean up:
Based on the imprint on the isolator, I think I’m ok:
Only had time to turn one side. More to come later in the week.
sipafz
Caught the Bug
Finished up the rear spacers. Started with mounting the half finished parts in the lathe chuck and adjusted for zero run-out using a dial indicator:
Turned the spring side:
Finished rear spacers:
Bump stop extensions are next. I made them out of aluminum:
Here is a shot of the whole kit, just like Eddie posted for Jet Li, well, minus the new JLUR, 37” tires new wheels, control arms, etc [emoji6]:
Working on getting this stuff installed. Might have more to post later.
Turned the spring side:
Finished rear spacers:
Bump stop extensions are next. I made them out of aluminum:
Here is a shot of the whole kit, just like Eddie posted for Jet Li, well, minus the new JLUR, 37” tires new wheels, control arms, etc [emoji6]:
Working on getting this stuff installed. Might have more to post later.
RockingK
New member
sipafz
Caught the Bug
It’s really nice! Whether is Jeep parts or new pulley for the washing machine (yup, had to make a new one the other day) I am lucky to have the means, skills and materials to solve many problems.
Thanks, just finished installing the front spacers and bump stop extensions. More to come.
sipafz
Caught the Bug
Installed the front spacers and bump stop extensions. Took a before picture and a measurement:
Next I disconnected the front sway bar links and loosened the wheel lugs. After removing the wheel, I set the axel on a jack stand, removed the lower shock bolt, brake line bracket and spring. Then I centered the bump stop extension on the spring perch and used a M10x1.5 tap to center punch the location:
A right angle drill works good in the tight space. I drilled a 8.5mm hole, chamfered and tapped M10x1.5 threads:
The upper rubber isolator was removed, spacer installed and isolator reinstalled:
The spring and bump stop extension followed. I used some loctite on the threads of the bump stop extension bolt and torqued to 38ftlbs (about 40% of yeild due to only having a few threads in the thin metal):
After measurements show a net gain of 1 3/4”.
Before:
After:
I actually like the more level look of just adding the spacers to the front:
At this time I have 5/8” more clearance in the front as compared to the rear. I’m going to live with that for awhile, while I contemplate making the rear spacers thinner or not use them at all.
Next I disconnected the front sway bar links and loosened the wheel lugs. After removing the wheel, I set the axel on a jack stand, removed the lower shock bolt, brake line bracket and spring. Then I centered the bump stop extension on the spring perch and used a M10x1.5 tap to center punch the location:
A right angle drill works good in the tight space. I drilled a 8.5mm hole, chamfered and tapped M10x1.5 threads:
The upper rubber isolator was removed, spacer installed and isolator reinstalled:
The spring and bump stop extension followed. I used some loctite on the threads of the bump stop extension bolt and torqued to 38ftlbs (about 40% of yeild due to only having a few threads in the thin metal):
After measurements show a net gain of 1 3/4”.
Before:
After:
I actually like the more level look of just adding the spacers to the front:
At this time I have 5/8” more clearance in the front as compared to the rear. I’m going to live with that for awhile, while I contemplate making the rear spacers thinner or not use them at all.
Last edited:
Bensjk
New member
Did you use a dnmg 32 insert for cutting the aluminum and derlin?
Sent from my LG-TP260 using WAYALIFE mobile app
Sent from my LG-TP260 using WAYALIFE mobile app
Bensjk
New member
sipafz
Caught the Bug
I believe it was a CNMG 432 grade 4025 - Sandvik, lol. Might not be ideal, but it got the job done. [emoji848]