MJ,XJ,gave up YJ,failed BDMT, back to MJ!!

MiNi Beast · Mar 28, 2008

Well, thought I start my post for the XJ build. You may know me and my MJ but had to get rid of her for the XJ. More room for the kids. But Not looking back for now. So the low down is I kept my 33x9.5 tires and the heart of MiNi Beast. my 8.8 410LSD disks, so thats going under the XJ replacing the 8.25, mounting the 1 1/2" UBE and 4.5 RE springs. Front is getting 6.5" springs with the RK 3 link LA set up. The XJ is 2wd, but already has 4wd conversion started less the tranny and tcase. Which I have a AX-15/231 combo waiting to go in after the lift.
So my very first Jeep...89' Wagoneer
Then my MJ, bought for $100 down in FL and drove back to MI...

ME:

Then the 3" lift with the 31's...

Then maybe you seen me at the 9th Annual Clean up...

Maybe afterwards...

Recognize me yet...

No? Maybe when I got pulled out three times...?

Maybe you seen me out on the trail at the Fall Colors Tour of 07'...

member?

But I did at least get her up on 33's...

But shortly got the XJ and the MJ had to go...

So sold MJ and started collecting parts for my build...
Got my clear corner lenses from K2 motor, sweetness :rock on:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-9...QitemZ150214478003QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Started working on the 8.8. Taking the perches back off getting it ready for the 1 1/2" UBE. :brows: End of the week I'll be ordering the last of everything then it is on for the build up.

And this pics is thanks to Pete M, thought I share for reference...

Well got my RK 3 link LA kit.
http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=33

My brake lines from Rusty's...
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...chant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RB-SBL10-UV&Category_Code=

My AX-15/231 Combo going in to complete 4x4...

:rock on:
My daughter having fun with the RK packing material....

Track bar with a new heim joint, Heim was $11.20 but the shipping was $16.50, but they got great deals on heims, going to build my own X steering with heims.. http://www.midwestcontrol.com/

YJ slip yoke $60 bucks shipped to my door from http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQJeepQQWranglerQQCrownQQYokeQQ19871995QQ83502855.html

Frame to axle extended brake line, $50 from local jeeper

3/4" D shackles, priceless, $10 each

The sound bar I got for free...

And today. I love to wake up to a delivery. :

Shock mounts that come with...

Have extra area for bump-stops

http://www.tntcustoms.com/webV5/ubolteliminators.asp
So that is a good start now. Will continue build up and be down with lift and axle swap by hopefully the 10th Annual Trail Clean Up.

forbyefore · Apr 19, 2008

thats a lot of pictures for a lift and axle swap :sonicjay:

MiNi Beast · Apr 19, 2008

You no like my pics then fuck you! :stan:

J/K. People like pics. Pictures are easier than the whole spelling shit. :thumb:

bitchofanxj · Apr 20, 2008

Yea, I like that bumper. Nothing too fancy, but it looks like it will get the job done. Nice build!

MiNi Beast · Apr 20, 2008

Just a couple shot of her in the sun at the 10th Annual Trail Clean Up 08'....

MiNi Beast · May 1, 2008

Shocks on front now!

Well picked up some used shocks from MidMichxj, great guy there, but yeah so I cleaned them up some and got them on the jeep tonight. Ride is a lot better of course, now I don't have to worry to much about the DW, so I can take the highway again:woot: This be only temp until I get the steering made up and maybe I can hold out now to get me some piggyback shocks that I been looking at.

wakeboard76 · May 1, 2008

Hey, looking good man, I like it. I'm glad somebody finally got a lift on that beast, i'll miss it, had a lot of good times with it. let me know when you get 4x4 in it. Or next time you're up here we can find some time to wheel.

bitchofanxj · May 9, 2008

Where did you get the shock mounts from? I like them, want to get some.

MiNi Beast · May 11, 2008

Came with my UBE from T&T but think these are the same here...
http://www.gotreks.com/page.asp?pageid=181

Bronco Ollie · May 11, 2008

sweet build the xj looks good

MiNi Beast · May 11, 2008

hitch I picked up and got on.

Just something to pull my trailer with and a tow point. Got it free from JEEPR which the receiver was rusted in drop side up so cut it off and had buddy tig weld it the right side down for me. Worked out pretty good.

Those pics were from JEEPR, the before pics.

MiNi Beast · May 11, 2008

Buddies and I went out on Sat

Buddy got stuck but nothing to bad just was going a little slow when he dropped in the hole. But it was a good time, my jeep rode good. No complaints but look forward to the different set of shocks I'm getting next week. Not to many of me being a quick run and I still got that weak steering yet.

Bronco Ollie · May 11, 2008

sweet pics

MiNi Beast · May 25, 2008

Waiting a a pilot bearing bushing to finishing install of new tranny, so drink another one:beerbang:

Fraser · May 25, 2008

why the YJ slip yoke? is it longer or somethin?

MiNi Beast · May 25, 2008

yeah a little longerbut nothing to measure and it has a wider mouth on it for better degrees on the driveshaft angle. But I got it because didn't think my
2wd slipyoke would work in my 231 tc I'm trying to swap in but it works and is same lenghth as the yj one is, so yeah now have extra one, oh well.

As you can see 2wd DS and a 4wd DS and the yj yoke in upper right hand corner.

MiNi Beast · May 25, 2008

yeah for the rotation of the driveshaft with a 6.5" lift, keeps the ujoints from binding during articalution.

Fraser · May 25, 2008

ahh, i should keep that in mind. does it still use the same u-joint?

MiNi Beast said:
just a precaution for dumfucks like me that don't know how to make a stright and even flare.:stan:

:tonka::tonka:

Mclovin · May 25, 2008

why teflon tape on the brake line fittings ?? the flare is what seals...

MiNi Beast · May 25, 2008

just a precaution for dumfucks like me that don't know how to make a stright and even flare.:stan:

Mclovin · May 25, 2008

ahhhh.. for future reference.. Flairs are easy a shit so 90% of the time even a retard can do it right with a decent flairing tool.. and when u do em just reef the shit outa them tightening down it down make the flair seat even when its not perfect

xjmichigan · May 26, 2008

Hopefully people are using double flairs, because it's not being mentioned.

MiNi Beast · May 26, 2008

Maybe why my brake line started leaking up front that I noticed yesterday.:tonka:

xjmichigan · May 26, 2008

XJ yoke and YJ yoke that I installed on my old xj

nick_n_ii · May 26, 2008

Hows that RK lift working for you. I hear alot of negative, but they look like great quality.

MiNi Beast · May 26, 2008

Well thus far it's great. haven't had to many chanses to really flex her out, but she hasn't failed me yet. Rides great on the highway, smooth even at 95mph. Just need to replace that stock steering.

MiNi Beast · May 29, 2008

Well done deal. I have 4wd now, except need to regear D30 yet.

Well here is the install....

MiNi Beast · May 29, 2008

Well driveshaft is getting cut down and rewelded for proper length, Sweetness! Have it by noon tomorrow. I'm having it done up a Cooper Machine and Welding Incorporated in Muskegon, MI. (616) 773- 5400 Good guy there, was booked up and leaving early tomorrow but said he be sure to have it done for me by noon. Post pics of it once I get it installed.

MiNi Beast · May 30, 2008

Well got my drive shaft back, :woot: no vibes:thumb: Cost me $120; cut down, rewelded, new joints and swaped out my 8.8 flange for me. Great guy, recommand him for your driveshaft needs.

Before: XJ 6.5" Lift with stock 4wd Driveshaft and XJ 2wd yoke (longer).

After: XJ 6.5" lift with 2wd driveshaft cut down and with a YJ yoke.

mean_greenEXJAY · May 30, 2008

looks good, where did you get the flange adapter for your 8.8

MiNi Beast · May 30, 2008

http://www.mountainoffroad.com/catalog/Mounting Hardware-Axle/Mounting Hardware.htm

MiNi Beast · Jun 2, 2008

flex test

Well thought I take the jeep out for a flex test. So went out with
Wakeboard76 by his place to do a quick test run up a little hill at his place...

wakeboard76 · Jun 2, 2008

good times

MiNi Beast · Jun 3, 2008

Yeah good times but need to go and make a day of it...........??????
How about this Sat:naughty:?

samurai2240 · Jun 3, 2008

how did the welds hold up lol

MiNi Beast · Jun 3, 2008

yeah well they still there! :sonicjay:

Why you want a pic?:tonka:

MJ,XJ,gave up YJ,failed BDMT, back to MJ!!

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