12-29-2015, 04:46 PM
Winter updates on the XJ. Mostly maintenance items to address.
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My rear leafs have settled and sagged slightly from initial trips without proper bump stops in the rear. I picked up a set of Old Man Emu add a leafs which fit nicely into my existing OME pack. Should net me about 1" of lift in the rear and bring it back to level or a slight rake.
I have no idea how old the hubs are, so they are getting replaced with fresh Timken hubs. While I'm in there I will be installing Alloy USA axle seals. These are superior over the factory plastic seals in every way and prevent a lot of crap from entering the pumpkin when they are submerged.
I was told my brakes are about half life and honestly I need to ditch them anyways since they are so shitty at stopping. I think when I redid them a few years ago I used the cheapest rock auto rotors and pads. My stopping abilities reflect this. Given all the armor weight I went to a hybrid compound which I hope will dramatically improve on road stopping power. Off-road will hopefully be improved as a large part of driving involves precise braking during descent of obstacles.
Wrapping it all up is a set of 4 degree shims for the leaf packs which will keep the transfercase and axle angles properly aligned. This should eliminate the minute vibrations I've been having at highway speeds. Hoping the weather will cooperate this weekend.
My rear leafs have settled and sagged slightly from initial trips without proper bump stops in the rear. I picked up a set of Old Man Emu add a leafs which fit nicely into my existing OME pack. Should net me about 1" of lift in the rear and bring it back to level or a slight rake.
I have no idea how old the hubs are, so they are getting replaced with fresh Timken hubs. While I'm in there I will be installing Alloy USA axle seals. These are superior over the factory plastic seals in every way and prevent a lot of crap from entering the pumpkin when they are submerged.
I was told my brakes are about half life and honestly I need to ditch them anyways since they are so shitty at stopping. I think when I redid them a few years ago I used the cheapest rock auto rotors and pads. My stopping abilities reflect this. Given all the armor weight I went to a hybrid compound which I hope will dramatically improve on road stopping power. Off-road will hopefully be improved as a large part of driving involves precise braking during descent of obstacles.
Wrapping it all up is a set of 4 degree shims for the leaf packs which will keep the transfercase and axle angles properly aligned. This should eliminate the minute vibrations I've been having at highway speeds. Hoping the weather will cooperate this weekend.
Current
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom