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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
Copied from Aubreyanna's post on the FB page
July 17th - July 23rd
Our KOA contact, Ilka has been kind...
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Thanks yall, the road rash is all healed up but the cuts and deep gouge are still healing. I will definitely have some gnarly scars on my left arm,...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:27 pm
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:35 pm
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
1: Topics or posts which are intended...
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:35 pm
Help with 5.3L battery system wiring
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srobertsfsj »
Mon May 04, 2015 11:26 am
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Hey guys,
I am at the point in my swap that I am going through all the wiring and trying to make sense of what gets hooked to what. I am a little...
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I used the micro relays so I can fit 5 in the box. :D
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Last post by j20owner
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:35 pm
Followup Question to the "What FITS and What HITS.... Lift / Tire Combos"
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The PIG Smith »
Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:49 pm
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On the 'Mothership , in the Tech Archives, Suspension and Lifts, there is a Topic of the Month (TOM) that Todd started in October 2001 titled,
What...
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31x10.50x15s on the factory aluminum slots worked great on my 74 narrow track with stock-semi-tired suspension. No rubbing or deterioration of...
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Last post by Nikkormat
Fri May 29, 2015 12:39 am
Keeping QT with a 5.3 swap?
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jkchubbes »
Fri May 22, 2015 9:39 pm
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I've read through some of the 5.3l swaps and see a lot guys swapping transmissions and transfer cases. Is it possible to keep the quadratrac? I'm...
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And a 401 should not run hot unless it has been bored over, which pretty much ruins them for anything but drag racing. If it is running hot, its...
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Last post by Stuka
Tue May 26, 2015 9:21 pm
Gauges?!
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jtwthaxj »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:23 am
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I am in the process of collecting parts for my build, but in doing so I am trying to figure out which gauges to use to get a little more info from my...
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Its really not bad at all. Its about the same brightness as the climate controls. Maybe a little brighter, but its not distracting or painful....
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Last post by Mrpatatomoto
Thu May 21, 2015 10:01 pm
Dakota Digital Gauges..where do people put the brain?
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Mdcptman »
Sun May 10, 2015 9:08 am
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I'm installing these digital gauges, and while i can probably figure out where to put the brain , if someone has already done it, id rather not have...
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I havent finished the install yet but I planned on putting mine right behind the gauges, there is plenty of room in mine since the stock gauages were...
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Last post by Mdcptman
Wed May 20, 2015 10:29 am
Help. Can't get the rear spring bolt to line up
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Lumpskie »
Sat May 09, 2015 11:49 am
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Hey Guys,
I'm trying to install my Alcan springs and am stuck. With the front bolt in, it seems like the rear of the spring or the shackle is too...
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Final thread update for searching purposes: The new springs lined up beautifully and the new ride is already smoother than before.
For the record, i...
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Last post by Lumpskie
Tue May 19, 2015 4:25 pm
prestolite cheapest/more efficient upgrade
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robro »
Wed May 13, 2015 2:12 pm
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Hey guys,
Got my 75' waggy for a few time but I think I'm faced with presto-no-lite problems: after about 15-20 min ridding engine coughs bangs and...
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Thanks for translation, I understood when I saw tgreese's drawing. It remembered me the old moped I had when I was a kid... and it's starting...
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Last post by robro
Tue May 19, 2015 2:23 pm
5.3 Swap Griffin Radiator Leaks
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COLORADOCRAWLER »
Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:01 pm
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Have any 5.3 swappers using the Griffin LS swap radiator had any issues with leaks? The reason I ask, I'm on my second radiator (Summit warrantied...
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I am now on griffin rad #2. Same leaks, both sides, :banghead: top fin to tank location.
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Last post by miltos68wgoneer
Tue May 19, 2015 1:40 pm
fuel pump oil pressure shut off switch
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Cheap Hobby »
Mon May 18, 2015 1:40 am
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79 Chero 360: I am installing Howell TBI so the electric choke circuit will not be needed so I am thinking of using the oil pressure switch location...
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X2 on what everyone else said.
BTW, completely REMOVE the old choke and anti-diesel solenoid wiring. You no longer need it and the circuit IS NOT...
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Last post by FSJ Guy
Mon May 18, 2015 10:47 pm
Replacing a Gladiator 327 Radiator
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jeep ranch »
Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:17 pm
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After looking for some time for a replacement with out any luck, and considering the sad shape my radiator tanks were in, along with the expense (300...
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Why did you do away with the water pump fan? Would it have hit the new rad? How'd you get the electric fan to stick to the new rad?
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Last post by Gladi8r
Sun May 17, 2015 1:57 am
Hydraulic clutch question
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racerx12003r1 »
Mon May 11, 2015 4:08 pm
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Hey guys. Been a while since I have been able to get on here and bench race, but things are finally falling back into place for me. :D Anyway, I'm...
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Well, it's kind of a hybrid or a mutt if you will. Its a T176 bolted to a modified Lakewood bell housing thats bolted to a Vortec 5.3 from a GMC...
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Last post by racerx12003r1
Fri May 15, 2015 2:15 pm
I'm flabbergasted, I have no clue what is wrong!
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DinahSores »
Tue May 05, 2015 8:57 am
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I have a 1989 Grand Wagoneer, I've got Electric fans from a Ford Contour, MSD ignition, and a couple other power suckling accessories so I decided to...
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Sounds like the field plug is in backwards.
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Last post by carnuck
Wed May 13, 2015 9:25 am
360 from a '78 J10 in a '90 GW??
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NoLaFSJ »
Wed May 06, 2015 6:31 am
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I got a lead on a relatively low mileage 360 out of a 1978 J10. The 360 in my 1990 Grand Wagoneer has 200,000+ miles and I know it's going to...
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Thanks for the info guys. Picked it up this weekend. Popped a valve cover and it looks pretty clean. Guy claims the truck that it came out of had...
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Last post by NoLaFSJ
Mon May 11, 2015 5:54 am
SBC Headers
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Cataldo »
Sat May 02, 2015 1:57 pm
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Hello,
Looking to pick up some full length headers to fit in my '75 Wagoneer with a SBC. What fits and what hits? I'd rather not run shorties,...
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The only way I have found is to make a custom header. I'm actually getting ready to start on a set for my iron that I'm swapping a 5.3 into.
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Last post by racerx12003r1
Sun May 10, 2015 8:45 am
New to FSJ's, wondering about a motor swap
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Viper21700 »
Mon May 04, 2015 7:24 am
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Ok gents,
First off, Im a long time jeep owner (3 XJ's, 2 YJ's and 1 TJ in the last 16 years.. plus one old school CJ2A thats on the farm still) but...
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IRT the 400 comment, I was looking at 440swap.com the other day.. They had a 400-451 stroker kit for 1400... uuugggghhhh.... nice.... but thats 1400$...
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Last post by Viper21700
Fri May 08, 2015 11:03 pm
Stumble at 2200 RPM- Dies when warm
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Mr. Goatman »
Sat May 02, 2015 3:57 pm
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87 GW with 360. Long term project. I have not DD this for about 10 years. It was a DD and when I moved for work. 10 years ago it started a long- sit....
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Could be. I forgot to post that when it is in a die and no start condition, there is no movement of the tach when cranking. That why I think it's...
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Last post by letank
Mon May 04, 2015 6:56 am
Post mount (1975) wagoneer shackle flip lift height?
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Cataldo »
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:29 am
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Hello,
I have tried to find out through searching but have not found my answer. How much lift does a shackle flip on a post mount '75 wagoneer net?...
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I got about 2.5 out of mine. I think Tad got roughly the same. It does point the pinion up a lot, so shims to lower it are needed. It also moves the...
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Last post by Tad
Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:20 am
How to mount custom bumper?
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GWag89 »
Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:04 am
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I built a front bumper for my grand wag the other day and now I need a way to mount it. Post pics of your mounting solutions. This bumper will be...
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I used a total of 12 mounting points for mine.
I suggest that if you are mounting a winch and/or a front receiver you also tie it into the front...
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Last post by Tad
Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:59 am
Ford bronco tank
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Gumby »
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:16 am
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I know that there are a few of you guys running the blazer tanks but now I'm interested in the bronco tanks. Is there any of you running the bronco...
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I see your point. I thought o would be done but the tank I got was a total mess. It was cheap and it came with the straps. I may just do my brackets...
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Last post by Gumby
Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:01 pm
Strange Spark - No Start
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GA Wagoneer »
Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:16 pm
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I've been happily driving my jeep vs fixing my Jeep for a little while and just discovered this site! Unfortunately my luck seems to be wearing out...
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There's two fairly straight forward alternatives to the Duraspark box. First is replacing it with an aftermarket multi spark ignition like MSD 6A,...
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Last post by REDONE
Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:09 pm
64 J 200 Rear Drum to Disc
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Irishjeeper »
Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:10 am
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Is anyone aware of any kits yet to convert a 1964 J 200, factory Dana 44 rear from drums to disc brakes? I checked with BJ's and they have for the...
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I wouldn't go by the bolt sizes, those are too easy to switch out.
The model is cast into the housing. Lower passenger side of the webbing on the...
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Last post by Stuka
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:32 am
Waggy Rear Disk Brakes and Hydroboost
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COLORADOCRAWLER »
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:01 am
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I completed a rear disk brake install this weekend and thought I would post it up for you guys. I will complete the Hydroboost next weekend.
The...
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As promised, here are some pics for the Hydroboost install. Holy crap will that thing will stop now! The rear disks made an improvement, the...
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Last post by COLORADOCRAWLER
Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:50 pm
Now that she runs....
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Allaround4x4 »
Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:19 pm
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Well now that I have worked out almost all of the bugs in my motor, I am looking at lifts. I have some questions for those people that have lifted...
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High Steer is needed for SOA. Doing a 70's Chev or Dodge front axle (for pre '80 FSJs) or pre '80 Ford will give you extra width (for bigger tires...
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Last post by carnuck
Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:49 pm
MonstaLiner installed
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j10jim »
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:21 pm
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So today I did the Monstaliner in my j10 cab. Put on 3 coats. I think its going to work out great!! I have less than $200 into the Montaliner and...
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That's pretty good, I was only able to get one coat and the second one was getting nasty but I finished it anyways. Ended up wasting a lot.
I...
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Last post by Atla
Tue Apr 07, 2015 2:21 pm
cs-144 install wiring question
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berettajeep »
Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:12 pm
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I know it has been beat to death and I can't find or understand what I need to wire it correctly.
Everything is in the '74 Cherokee (401)....
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No problem. A coil is a coil no matter if it HEI but it's not resisted your correct on that so it's good to move on. I hope you're not trying to...
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Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:34 pm
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