Recent content by Capt'n

The H&R Springs are a lot better than the stock one that like you said were pretty soft. I dont carry any gear... just a grocery getter without a top and I run it primarily without doors so the she is running light but I dont even notice the springs... the combo seem just right for what Im...

Yes.. what gave it away?

I just paint mine… never had an issue with it. I use Rustoleum 2x Ultra Color- Canyon Black on the steps and all parts plastic….

Gave the Capt'n a good post wrenching session exterior and interior detail. Painted the sun faded Roll Bar Pads with black Dupli-Color to give them a refresh.

Re-installed the painted front exhaust pipes and new painted muffler. Also installed new Tom Wood's front and rear drive shafts, OEM style and a new OEM style transfer case skid plate. Filled the rear differential up with new gear oil, filled the engine up with fresh motor oil and hoping and...

I painted first with Rust Bullet using a foam brush so not to leave brush streaks because Rust Bullet can be a real pain to apply. If you don't use the rust bullet, then I would apply a basic rustoleum primer. I then aerosol spray can coat it with Rustoleum Satin Black Protective Enamel. The...

Thanks.... Labor of Love for sure...

Thanks! Lordy... I've put this off for 3 years now.. It really wasn't the worst of jobs.... It took a solid week though... Pretty sure I don't want to repeat this process ever again. Next time... the tub will be coming off of the frame...

Finished up the "Painting Underneath Project". Thorough hand cleaning, rust spot sanding & rust bullet coat on rusty spots. Then Primer, Base, & Clear coat. The rear section underneath will be done next.

I know those 4 bolts intimately.... Ha!

Im not looking forward to checking my RMS that I just replaced... Im finding other things to work on before I fill her up with oil and see what happens.... Do you have to drop you exhaust system to get your oil pan off?

Pulled off the rust corroded Parking Brake adjustment bracket... And cleaned up & painted the bracket and will install it with a new cable adjuster. Also sprayed under the tub that I've been cleaning this week with primer.

Are you compressor spraying or rattle canning it?

Just want to extend a big THANK YOU, to you Jerry and all the members on this forum. I am 60 years old, and am revisiting old wrenching skills that I haven't touched since the late 1970s when my Dad "MADE ME" work on my vehicles or I wouldn't be driving. I have received a lot of help and...

So regarding the Autolite XP-985 and the Champion 7412…. What is the recommended gap for these plugs? I have a 2003 TJ sport X