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2001 XLS
Apr 24, 2015 16:00:05 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on Apr 24, 2015 16:00:05 GMT -5
Cool I can probably swing that, it said 1 peice so I was confused other listing I seen for that item was for 2 and cost 270.
Ok next silly question. that just bolts onto the hub and the rim onto it? Or does that replace the current hub And bearings? since I am dismantling it all to replace the bearings. If it was a full hub that would save me a ton of work.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Apr 24, 2015 19:13:46 GMT -5
Also have another question about the cold air intakes, the injen kit, and the K&N kit are similarly priced. Edward you used the K&N and I have been doing alot of reading on your site and seen that it uses everything stock except the adapter plate, mount (which needs a little moddification), and the filter itself. And that you later added in the metal tube. After that you noticed a little more torque usable at lower RPMs. Correct? Correct. I'm not sure what was up with that. But it was noticeable enough that passengers actually mentioned it without me saying anything. My theory is smoother air flow through the metal pipe vs. the stock rubber hose. Correct. It is an entire kit that replaces the air box and hose from the MAF to the TB. I think the filter does have a little less surface area than the K&N, but again, I don't think its something to base your decision on. The big pieces are the filter and the MAF adapter. There's not much to the MAF adapter but it has to be done right and be good quality. In theory it should be flow tested with the filter, MAF, pipe and TB. I doubt anyone actually does this, although I believe K&N used to claim they did. IMHO, as long as the adapter has a smooth, gradual radius from the filter to the MAF it should be fine. We're not building race cars. The filter is a different story. There is a LOT of crap coming from China and there's no way I'd trust some no-name filter. There are two absolutely critical parts to keeping an engine running long term - clean oil and clean air. Those are not two parts to cheap out on. It might be cheaper to use their kit if its decent and replace the filter with an Injen or K&N. Injen uses a round filter so its pretty common. As long as the aftermarket adapter diameter is the same you should be good. Stick with a big cone or big oval cone - whichever you need. For vacuum hoses you need something that will not collapse when it gets really hot and doesn't get brittle in sub-zero temps. If you're looking at -20, something that will remain flexible in -30/40. I've had hose gets brittle in -0+ and just snap when I cranked the engine over. Sucks pond water. The other important thing is resistance to chemicals. I've never used any of the silicon hose for anything inside the engine bay that close to or directly attached to the engine so I'm not sure how well that would work. I'd check the specs for the hose and see what those are. The most important thing is that when the hose gets hot it not get flexible enough to collapse when vacuum is applied. If that happens you will end up with the untraceable, intermittent vacuum problem from hell. I'd be inclined to use standard vacuum hose, but if that stuff works as well and lasts longer, I don't see any reason not to use it. If you do decide to use the silicon stuff let us know how it works. Might be handy on my big Sport. Edward
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2001 XLS
Apr 27, 2015 12:39:04 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on Apr 27, 2015 12:39:04 GMT -5
I'm going to give the silicone tubing a try. Some of it is rated pretty high. Since I can get it in different colors, it will make swapping them out pretty easy. I will know right off which ones I have and haven't changed. Especially since it will be done slowly over time as I get the time.
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2001 XLS
Apr 27, 2015 19:33:49 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on Apr 27, 2015 19:33:49 GMT -5
I do need to figure out the inside diameters and lengths I will need to be replacing. I obviously will purchase extra lengths, just need to make sure I know rough estimate of lengths and know and sizes. Sucks it's finally above freezing, snows gone, but now windy chilly rainy, hard with out a garage
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2001 XLS
May 21, 2015 9:12:27 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on May 21, 2015 9:12:27 GMT -5
So that set of Aisin Hubs came in from Ebay, cost 146, it was only 1 single hub, not a pair was kinda bummed. But on a good notE now only need 1 more to do the job 1/2 is better then none lol Also yesterday morning at 3:47 my 3rd daughter was born.
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Post by bdmontero on May 21, 2015 9:53:50 GMT -5
Congrats! Wow only one? I would seriously contact eBay. Mine were 120 for both! Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards
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2001 XLS
Jun 26, 2015 19:34:56 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on Jun 26, 2015 19:34:56 GMT -5
So I have my Injen intake in, and have started to change out my vacuum lines with blue silicone lines. Looking good under the hood. And running like a champ. AC serviced, and stealth stereo system almost completed. Just need to finish changing out the rear mid bass, a little more to the sub box and trim rings to make it look pretty. I have some stainless steel and aluminum alloy plates from work that I am going to try and fashion into skid plates. Think they will look pretty nice and take a huge beating. Bought new Duratracs 265/75/16s not a huge increase in size just 1 step wider 1 step larger diameter. Will suffice till I can get an OEM lift bought and installed. And waiting till my friend and I have time to powder coat the rims. Custom color. Super dark blue metal blended with black. Looks almost black in shade and a super cool looking blue in the sun. Only have my spare done so far and it looks great. I'll have to post pics but the mini mits beast is coming along. Oh and almost up to 20 mpg All goes well, I will have the new rotors bearing, pads, aisin hubs, calipers painted in the next week or 2
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Post by ES_97Sport on Jun 29, 2015 14:56:31 GMT -5
... I have some stainless steel and aluminum alloy plates from work that I am going to try and fashion into skid plates. Think they will look pretty nice and take a huge beating. ... The stainless will be too soft. I use T6061 for aluminum skid plates. For the lower front skid plate that works very well. Part of the reason you don't want something soft is because when it contacts the rock is won't slip as well. Not hard enough to crack under impact but hard enough to be slippy against the rock. 1/4" T6061 is adequate. I started with 5/16" but figured out that it wasn't necessary even on the front lower skid plate. Stainless would work fine for the upper front 'skid' plate if you wanted to use it there. That's not really a skid plate, so .... Edward
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Post by dirk on Jul 22, 2015 23:05:25 GMT -5
So I have had a crazy busy day, new performance pads and rotors all the way around, new Timken bearings and seals up front, synthetic grease, installed the Aisin hubs. Took about 13 hours. I think that is pretty decent for a computer tech not a mechanic. Also had to cover and put away everything twice because of rain. Also have swapped out a few hoses to silicone ones. I also painted my exhaust tip with ultra high temp (grill) black paint. Looks pretty nice for 2.00
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Post by dirk on Jul 22, 2015 23:15:46 GMT -5
Still have to trim the centers off my hub caps so I can get them seated over the manual hubs, and going to flush the brake system with some Type 200. Besides upgrading tires and getting the rims powder coated I think I am done for this summers mods, and will start getting the stuff ordered for next year's mods (OME, exhaust etc.) Just going to do cosmetic stuff like touch ups, waxxing, a little rust protection, and finish up the stereo revamping. Oh and fix the flashing 4WD indicator (going to swap out the hoses on that next) If that doesn't work then Try cleaning up connectors, If not that then probably time to replace the part.
As usual TY everyone for the awesome info, between DIY sections and answers the vehicle is really starting to come together. I even took it down some pretty crazy back woods paths recently, it handled it like a champ.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Jul 23, 2015 13:04:59 GMT -5
... As usual TY everyone for the awesome info, between DIY sections and answers the vehicle is really starting to come together. I even took it down some pretty crazy back woods paths recently, it handled it like a champ. No worries. Glad we can help! The Monteros and Montero Sports are still the most capable off road vehicles I've seen in stock are dang close to stock form. Scary what they'll do with only a few hundred $$$. I've had my '03 Limited AWD out a couple times and took it to Moab when I first got it. My '03 is the ultra cushy running board sits 2" off the ground version; all its got is Yoko A/Ts. Took my mom up last weekend in the big Sport and did a trail I'd originally done in my '03. I still don't think she believes I actually took the '03 on that. When we took it out to Moab, I took it south of Secret Spire over the slick rock into the dunes. Never even came close to having a problem. Impressed the hell out of me even. NOW you need to find some Jeep guys to go up with so you can embarrass the crap out of them! Always an entertaining pastime! Edward
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Post by jkdv8 on Jul 23, 2015 15:46:09 GMT -5
People I've taken wheeling are always impressed as well as myself. Rocks, steep climbs, deep mud; deep, loosely packed sand and has never disappointed.
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Post by redraif on Jul 31, 2015 16:53:56 GMT -5
... As usual TY everyone for the awesome info, between DIY sections and answers the vehicle is really starting to come together. I even took it down some pretty crazy back woods paths recently, it handled it like a champ. No worries. Glad we can help! The Monteros and Montero Sports are still the most capable off road vehicles I've seen in stock are dang close to stock form. Scary what they'll do with only a few hundred $$$. I've had my '03 Limited AWD out a couple times and took it to Moab when I first got it. My '03 is the ultra cushy running board sits 2" off the ground version; all its got is Yoko A/Ts. Took my mom up last weekend in the big Sport and did a trail I'd originally done in my '03. I still don't think she believes I actually took the '03 on that. When we took it out to Moab, I took it south of Secret Spire over the slick rock into the dunes. Never even came close to having a problem. Impressed the hell out of me even. NOW you need to find some Jeep guys to go up with so you can embarrass the crap out of them! Always an entertaining pastime! Edward ON of these days I have to get the Sport out and play... I have never been off road with anything before. A buddy just got a Jeep and he is such a bragger. He has opened a catalog and has bought himself a bunch of add ons. I would love to be able to go on the trails with him and let the Sport show up his Jeep... LOL! Too bad he is in Wisconsin.
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2001 XLS
Jul 31, 2015 18:56:17 GMT -5
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Post by dirk on Jul 31, 2015 18:56:17 GMT -5
I have one buddy with a mid 2000s Jeep Grand Charokee he's as inexperienced as I am. But his has more off road goodies on it. And my Fiancé s uncle I've gone down a couple trails last weekend with. He has a very lightly modified 2007 FJ cruiser. I can honestly say between his skill driving off road and his rig he can make me look like the nooby I am at off roading. Lol
So today I put in the new Type 200 brake fluid. Last fluid left to change. All lubrication and fluids grease etc all new almost all top of line synthetics. Except Trans fluid.
Next bug upgrade is the OME lift and wheel/tires. Tires b4 winter, lift in spring. This summer/fall just finish up stereo. And finish swapping out rubber hoses with the blue silicone lines. Under the hood is starting to look really good. And exhaust when ever the current one rusts or I run out of projects to do lol.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Aug 3, 2015 13:41:33 GMT -5
... ON of these days I have to get the Sport out and play... I have never been off road with anything before. There are some good introductory to wheeling books out there. I strongly suggest reading a few. There's lots of little things that'll catch you up that anyone experienced doesn't even think about. I could probably fill ten pages and still not remember half of them. One thing you learn later rather than sooner - technique is everything. Gee-gaws only get you so far (and that's not very far). IMHO, the bigest reason you see Jeep guys stuck, on their roofs, or unable to do trails our Sports just walk through is because they have such a ready supply of add-on parts they never actually learn to DRIVE. Oh, can't do such-and-such an obstacle on so-and-so trail? Just throw some parts at it! ... and this is why I think we're better off with fewer aftermarket off road parts then the Toy or Jeep guys. I love my big Sport, don't get me wrong, but if I'd been able to start out with it the way it is now, I'd probably be dead. Being forced to learn to wheel with a vehicle that only has 12-14" of clearance and 31/33" tires with no lockers and just a limited-slip makes you a much better (more capable) driver than learning to wheel with a locked front and rear buggy sitting on 37"s. Which is why I can take a stock Sport with A/Ts on stuff Jeep and Toy guys can't negotiate with vehicles like my big Sport. It sucks that there aren't things like bumpers, but the rest - honestly, I think we're all better off. Edward
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