I have been frustrated with the Rubicon electronic sway bar disconnect since I got my Jeep. The disconnect is unpredictable, and not convenient because it can change settings and you may not realize it. The Rubicon disconnect is controlled by the Jeep TIPM, which has rules of engagement for the sway bar. With my frustration, […]
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JK E-brake Shoe Replace Tip
I hear of people complaining that their emergency brake is not holding well and they want to replace the e-brake shoes due to wear. If you get into this situation, I would like to offer a tip. This tip is more costly than simply replacing the brake shoes however the time saving and ease of […]
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LT Swap – Update – Axle Decision
I have been tossing around the pros and cons of running my current axles after the swap. Pro, they are already in the Jeep. Cons, money, time, and grenading a perfectly good axle, etc. The cons list is longer, but the main point would be the last item mentioned. If I choose to run the […]
LT Swap – Update – Welding
One of the ways you can measure your build status is by finalizing items on the check sheet. This week I got help from Trey Ross and his hard working ESAB welder! Getting the motor mounts and transmission mounting bracket burned-in put a stamp on position and progress. The L86 now has a permanent location […]
LT Swap – Update – Atlas
Well, the Atlas finally arrived and I had a chance to climb under the Jeep and get it clocked and test fitted. Let me first start by saying the Atlas Transfer Case swap is not a plug-n-go process. The Advance Adapter website says 8-10 hours to get the transfer case installed. Once you open the […]
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LT Swap – Update – Power Steering
I spent a ton of time searching and comparing different power steering brackets and looking at ideas for the LT platform. Newer cars with the Chevy LT engine have electric steering. This is great if you are putting the engine back into a Chevy, but we are making a Jevy, and this Jevy needs a […]
LT Swap – Update
There has not been a lot of visible progress on the swap. The list for items to complete the build is growing. A couple of items of struggle include PSC power steering pump mount, exhaust and a transmission mounting plate for the crossmember. The stumbling blocks are mostly handling the unknowns. While the build progresses […]
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LT Swap – Prep Day 5
Several days have passed with the Jeep in the garage with very small tasks being completed. I was able to clean quite a bit of the engine compartment to get ready for the amount of work to do. Yesterday I received several packages from RPM Extreme which included the radiator, wiring harness, motor mounts, transmission […]
LT Swap – Day 4
The goal for the day was to get the engine removed from the Jeep. Most of the wrenching and disconnecting were completed on day three. I got the engine lift out of storage and placed it where I thought it would be a good lifting point. Well, it was going to have to work since […]
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LT Swap – Day 3
Today is prep for engine pull day. Most of the work today will be under the Jeep and in the fender wells so no timelapse video. Started this morning by removing the catalytic converters on both sides. The fun side was the passenger side because I had to remove the front upper control arm to […]