Got another one! Project: PolarXJ

[6DoF]

it's pretty obvious that these lift springs were build 100% assuming the customer would also get an SYE. they even had a pre-installed degree shim and lined up the drive shaft right where it needed to be. game on, cuz she runs nice n smooth now! and don't forget to always properly fixture your temporarily-permanent weldments.

the front i didn't get any pictures of, but i got the adjustable UCAs installed. well, one UCA. it's a nice proper 3-link with panhard now. no clue why the factory designed in bind, but things move so much nicer missing the pass UCA. has about 4-4.5* caster, while the drive shaft is still about 3deg off from the pinion. not perfection, but drives great so good enough.

[Cobound]

Oh shiz...that's one way to do it

No vibes, huh? Nice!!

[6DoF]

at this point, i've done that so many times with great results it's just SOP.

the key is doing it like sheet metal, start with lots of tacks and jumping side to side to keep the pull even. then once you have a solid base, just move around and fill in. breaks for cooling help. then i grind the top of the weld to even out the start-stop build up, and where it gets lumpy welding around the clamps, to reduce possible weight balance issues while leaving a little proud for extra material hold.

[nblehm]

I made a driveshaft when I ls swapped the J10. It was good til about 55

[6DoF]

tonight i'll do a highway run for 1-exit to go get my parents mail ... i guess we'll find out!

[TJTodd]

Want to do a second diesel swap? I found a donor for you: https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto...581767970.html

[6DoF]

Originally Posted by TJTodd

Want to do a second diesel swap? I found a donor for you: https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto...581767970.html

i am jumping off the new project wagon for a while! i need to spend a few years detailing what i already have going!

only new thing i might start is a barn/shop

[6DoF]

got the VCDS registered/activated, logged in, and the timing was closer than i thought it would be. after a quick adjust it does run smoother, but idle still vibrates the jeep pretty hard. i'm shocked it's worse than the 12v in the 55! everyone said don't use poly mounts, but how could it be worse?!?! looks like i'll eventually be re-doing the engine mounts with VW hydro mounts instead. shouldn't be TOO bad, just effort.

seams like the drive shafts are also just a tad off still. the rear is probably not perfect, and the front needs another adjustment as well. i didn't cut coils the last time i was in there, but now might be the time to do that before i roll the axle any more. once my credit card recovers, i'll just order a new rear shaft and keep this as a spare.

it also hit me that i might not have cleaned all the mud out of the clutch from the PO and it might be causing a vibration too ... sure as hell not going in there to check!

[6DoF]

drove about 150mile round trip last night to get new tires n wheels off a buddies LJ. even swapped em on at his place quick for the drive home. soooo much better on less sh!t tires! looks better, drives better, even the speedo is dead on now. i'm actually super happy with the 30x9.5 vs the 31's i was looking for. most likely will stay with this size for good.

the NVH was kind bad ... i ordered some hydraulic motor mounts to replace these poly with. hopefully its' not too much of an issue.

drive shafts still need a little work.

on the way home the VNT vac diaphragm on the turbo blew out. TDI-XJ with 20psi ... GOOD! TDI-XJ with 2psi ... noooooot as good! probably something like 48hp

[TJTodd]

"probably something like 48hp" ... nice! so it basically turned into a farm tractor

[6DoF]

1.9L of diesel furry accelerating at the speed of smell!

[Cobound]

Nice shop

[6DoF]

threw the DIY front bumper (still in the box) i bought way back up on the hood, and cut the front coils 2x trying to sneak up on 1" lower. got there, and it's correct! i can't feel any difference in ride, but the wheel openings are now equal and the body has a slight forward lean. it brought the front drive shaft into better alignment without any further adjustment too.

turbo vain actuator showed up early and turned out be only a 20min fix, that never happens. but the engine responds way better than it has, so all win.

[xj_man_646]

Looks great with that tire and wheel setup.

[6DoF]

i think with the 30s the factory gearing should be fine still. i feel like 31s and i might have needed more. i'll be downshifting on the hightway up some hills, but so what ... it is right in the MPG RPM most of the time.

still over 1/2 tank reading ... well over 200miles driven.

[6DoF]

i think i'm officially there, it's daily-able ... i guess that means it's time to 6spd swap Hank!

[xj_man_646]

That's awesome. And I want it .

[6DoF]

so i posted this thing up for sale. i just never fell in love with it, and it really does need a bunch of little tinkering and detailing to be right/done. if i can get my money back, i'll move her along.

[xj_man_646]

What is your price?

[6DoF]

i have $9500 into it, more than i'd like to have had ... asking $9500