Well, if you happen to exit your ride. And do see a charging bear ( they have been very aggressive here, this year) no need to post about droppings. All Good
What did you do to your JK today?
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Well, if you happen to exit your ride. And do see a charging bear ( they have been very aggressive here, this year) no need to post about droppings. All Good
Picked up the wife’s JKU today, service contract is being billed $4,950. Here are few pictures of the camshafts, and one of the rockers. In the one you can see the grove on the side, on the other you can see the wear marks. On the rocker the roller isn’t visible, I think this is worse one, there were a few others that were loose. The new oil cooler is a DormanView attachment 127703
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Thanks for the pics .
Often don’t get to see damage done . 5K USD would be $6900 CDN today . Ouch
Thankfully the service warranty worked out .
Power & Torque aside that would be a down side of the 3.6 double over head cam compared to the simpler designed 3.8. Long term price of servicing if major issues arise
I remember when @WestCoastDan had his heads replaced last year .
It was about 5K and don’t think he had a service plan .
Def not a poor man’s sport when you add in initial cost of the Jeep, gas, maintainance & repairs .
WestCoastDan
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Sorry didn’t mean to twist the knife . Thought enough time had past .
Put the top back on for now... The Mrs.' vehicle is going into the shop and we need two all-weather vehicles.
Tried the tool-less retaining fasteners for the top. Without the dogpoint they were more difficult to get threaded to the nut. Maybe after a few times I'll find a better process.
A few more pics of the top lift, too:
It has to come in at a slight angle due to the hitch:
Once the height of the pads are set there is no need to adjust. The lift has enough travel to clear the top for removal:
Tried the tool-less retaining fasteners for the top. Without the dogpoint they were more difficult to get threaded to the nut. Maybe after a few times I'll find a better process.
A few more pics of the top lift, too:
It has to come in at a slight angle due to the hitch:
Once the height of the pads are set there is no need to adjust. The lift has enough travel to clear the top for removal:
Changed the oil & filter this evening . Noticed dent in filter when I removed .
Not sure if oil filter wrench caused it? Mechanic put on to tight when I had head gaskets changed etc .
Or if a dented filter was put on at shop ? Hope not .
Either way got a really good Fram Ultra Synthetic filter and Mobile 1 synthetic oil .
Not sure if oil filter wrench caused it? Mechanic put on to tight when I had head gaskets changed etc .
Or if a dented filter was put on at shop ? Hope not .
Either way got a really good Fram Ultra Synthetic filter and Mobile 1 synthetic oil .
Was up at Lake Cowichan / Port Renfrew area exploring sone new to me trails .
Hit the Shelf Road bonanza .
Hit the Shelf Road bonanza .
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The paint on my fender flares ( Sahara) has seen better days . Thinking of just putting the black plastic on. Can get a set for about $290 on Extreme Terrain. But…. Kinda defeats the purpose of having a Sahara right? Still I think it will look just fine.
WestCoastDan
JK Enthusiast
WestCoastDan
JK Enthusiast
You can't even see the fenders flairs from the comfort of that leather drivers' seat...
Gearing up for an overlanding trip and decided I was done with the 1lb propane bottles. Installed the AT Overland Jk mount with the Flameking 5lb propane bottle and mount. Still deciding if I want to powder coat the AT mount black or not.
Depending where I go , yes it would be classified as a major hike . Yesterday about 10 km off the logging rd, Another 15KM on logging rd to ashpalt.
So about 25KM deep in the back country .
25 KM = 15.5 Miles .
So I always keep hiking boots , extra clothes , jacket, food and water in the Jeep .
So if things went sideways would be good . Looking at getting at Satallite phone as well.
Next weekend going to an area called Nitnat . It’s out in the middle of no where . 75-100 KM off the main road .
Supposed to be a really nice lake up there .
I notice your using Rotopax.
How do you like ? Any leaks ?
I’m thinking of having drivers side rear glass removed and getting a compartment in its place with a rotopax can mounted on the outside
Seen a couple setups like that and really like .
I love them. I have 2 gas and 2 water. The gas ones do need "burped" every so often when there's fuel in them. My water ones, I took and installed a breather and a stainless steel spout w/ leaver. Trying to fill water bottles and other smaller things was a nightmare with the original spout. None of them leak.
Rebel Off Road's Blackout window mount kit is sick looking and I was going to go that route, but was tight on cash at the time. So, spare tire mount it was.
Additional spout with valve is a great idea for a water station .
Briefly checked out the Rebel Offroad window delete .
It doesn’t look like it fits the 07-11 .
Does anyone know if Jeep changed the removable top or window sizing from 07-11
to the 12-18 years ?
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Finished up front axle seals...New seals,4 ball joints , R/L steering knuckles, R/L front bearing hubs and new axle u joints...75/90 full synthetic for refill.....500.00 in parts...
That's why I haven't done the body lift yet because of the rear metal gap and Front fender gap. Maybe I can dream up some mudflap type material to fill that rear gap.
Once again Outstanding Canadian pics. So I just tried to watch that Goofy movie Cocaine Bear. Thems Black Bears in your hills?
I finally dropped off my used 1/2 doors at the body shop. To recap, I bought a set of 1/2 doors with uppers for a song in Dec/Jan? and have been dragging my feet on getting them repainted. Well, I installed a hoist in the garage and built a hardtop cart that also holds the doors/freedom panels and figured I might as well get on it. I shopped around and pricing was ALL over the map. 1) $1300, 2) $2100, 3) $750-800. All had good reviews. #1 & #3 used spectrometers and swatches to match as close as they can. #2 was a little condescending about other shops in the area and had a sloppy shop. Surprised they had so much business. #3 was a bit further away from the population center and was a family run business. Immaculate shop, office area and waiting area (with some cool auto memorabilia. It may be flashbacks to military service and working in the airline industry, but if I see a messy work area, I'm out. It didn't hurt that they were the absolute lowest. Only down side is it will be a few weeks before they can work my job in. I'll be adding electric locks and probably electric mirrors to the doors, because I can. 
I'll post pics when I have them back.
I'll post pics when I have them back.