General Tech What did you work on Today?

[Hickey]

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There's a reason why so many bumper builders use Summit Machine's spindles for their swing outs. They don't snap in half on the highway like a trailer spindle has a reputation for.

 

[Jinx]

There's a reason why so many bumper builders use Summit Machine's spindles for their swing outs. They don't snap in half on the highway like a trailer spindle has a reputation for.

I am a pretty big fan of Summit Machine. (just sayin')

 

[Kevin B.]

There's a reason why so many bumper builders use Summit Machine's spindles for their swing outs. They don't snap in half on the highway like a trailer spindle has a reputation for.

Have you seen Comp4x4's setup? They give you a sleeve for the spindle, so you sleeve your bumper and then press and weld the spindle into the bottom of the sleeve so you don't screw up the heat treat at the top of the spindle where the flex force is. Pretty slick.

 

[glockman]

Have you seen Comp4x4's setup? They give you a sleeve for the spindle, so you sleeve your bumper and then press and weld the spindle into the bottom of the sleeve so you don't screw up the heat treat at the top of the spindle where the flex force is. Pretty slick.

I used a Comp4x4 spindle in my first TJ, it worked great for a couple years with a 33 on it. I thought they were out of business. They used to be down in Spanish Fork.
I would have done a Comp or Summit spindle but needed this one to be double sheer.

Also check out 4xinovations latch mech, they are super cool.

1410061-Swing Out Tire Carrier Latch Assembly

www.4xinnovations.com

 

[Kevin B.]

I thought they were out of business.

Seems like they're a little hit and miss? I've had trouble with them once or twice, but last time I ordered they shipped right away.

 

[Gravy]

I heard they had pills for that?

If they last longer than 4 hours see a doctor.

 

[XJEEPER]

What this a panel you found in the web or did you draw it up?

Here's where I sourced the panel. https://www.ebay.com/itm/97-01-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-Switch-Panel-Fits-6-OEM-Switches/224083715488

 

[frieed]

turned an overstuffed coat closet into a spiffy little pantry..

 

[JeeperG]

Got some more small job stuff done on the farm truck.

Coupe taillights and filler neck holes cut and mounted.


New tailgate latches installed instead of the stock chains on the outside.


Upper part of the bear claw hood latch installed.

 

[RockChucker]

Started helping my pops replace his mangled body mounts on his TJ with a swag Offroad kit. Hat channel rusted out and we had to build a patch. Fun. These sure welded up nice though. It’s going to be a multi weekend process if they are all this nasty. The joys of a 23 year old vehicle that has been wheeled hard.

 

[Gravy]

Mine are smoooshed too...

 

[Vonski]

I hastily spray painted this cage section the night before last year’s off-road expo. Lots of thinner and scotchbrite to get back to square one.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Date night with the old girl. New leaf spring bushings all around.

 

[RockChucker]

I hastily spray painted this cage section the night before last year’s off-road expo. Lots of thinner and scotchbrite to get back to square one.

Time for powder?

 

[Vonski]

Time for powder?

Funny you ask... the main cage is going to Armor for p-coat after I’m done with it today. However, this rear section is now at a buddy’s paint shop. He and others have found it amusing that my initials are represented in the tubework (not intentional), so he offered free work if I’d let him apply the multiple colors he felt were needed.

 

[glockman]

Just so you guys know I wasn't ditching you Saturday.

I'm pretty sure I had a bad ground, once I had the main trunk open, I decided to relocate the pcm to behind the battery and eliminate all the Jeep PCM wires.

 

[STAG]

Rainbow spaghetti!

 

[Hickey]

 

[Bart]

Wow, good luck with that. I'm sure it will simplify things in the end.

 

[Gravy]

Dug a hole.
Lifted up a big stick with my tractor. Stuck it in the hole.
Mounted a box.
Hammered 2 - 6 ft grounding poles in frozen ground.
Ran some wires.


Then I waded through some county planning and engineering forms.