I just got finished some much needed mods to my page. Much is still in progress too.

Future articles will include

- all about alloy axles
- the nuts and bolts of nuts and bolts
- and more.

http://members.tripod.com/BillyXJ/Billstechindex.html

Here's an idea of what's there now - should be something interesting, even for the grizzled old experts, even if it's just a cool link or 2 or a tech pdf.

*** NEW *** XJ Hybrid Axle - how to "homebrew" Dana44 knuckles, locking hubs, big brakes, and Hy Steer on your D30 - applies to jeeps other than XJ too.
Also shows problems with stock setup at higher lifts.

WICKED Steering Pages - from rod ends to Hy Steer to Tube specs and TRE part numbers...all you need to know to create your own perfect steering....and see how I did mine.

Older Articles Newer Articles Fun
Some of the first tech articles I wrote The latest and greatest of my tech articles Just for fun stuff
'98 Honda bucket seats in an XJ
D30 Front Diff guard
2wd Low (manually controlling front axle disconnect)
Custom front bumper / winch mount / brush guard
Beefing up the Mopar gas tank skidplate
Custom steel safari roof rack
Custom rear bumper / receiver / air tank / swing out carrier
Custom heavy duty box steel rocker replacement
Homebrew snorkel
Custom Transfer case skidplate
Auto Tranny tech
Temp gauge install
Inline filter install
Aftermarket cooler install
TV (Throttle Valve) cable adjustment

The $5 Auto - manual switch
Homebrew hood vents
Air Tube
Anti-wrap bar
Rear BPE's
Front BPE's
CPS Mod - retarding timing
D30 tech - a look inside the disconnect D30
D44 buildup (rear)
Disc brake conversion (rear)
SYE and CV driveshaft
Dual batteries
Aux cooling fan install
Rear TJ fender flares on all corners
Front Leaf spring conversion
Open rad conversion
"Evolver" Shackles
Hy Steer crossover steering
Custom hybrid D30/D44 front axle
Super Swamper install - 36x12.50R15 TSL's
Valve Stem protection
Yoke Swapping
Carnage - stuff I've broken



Action shots

DATA Other great XJ Pages Best Forums
Tables and lists of useful XJ Tech info The best tech pages from around the web Great places to hang out online and learn about your XJ or other 4x4
U Joints - Prices and Part numbers for XJ U-joints
American Racing Wheel Specs
SKF Bearing catalogue - all XJ bearings listed
Shock lengths - specs of many different stock shocks
Alloy Rims - detailed specs of every 5x4.5" alloy rim in existence
Jason's
Ed Steven's
Chris Susut's
Craig Houghtaling's page
Jason West's "Jeepin.com"
Jeep'n John's page
MADXJ
Marcus' Oz XJ Site
Dino's Stroker Motor page
Rob's Stroker page
Tim's Stroker page
Borton's Page
NAXJA - The North American XJ Association
POR - Pirates of the Rubicon - Hardcore tech
XJ List archives
XJ Digest archives and subscription




Original "quick mods" Great General tech Racecar Parts
The first original articles I did, with one quick mod per page. Many are no longer a part of my XJ, but they still may be of some use to some The best Sites on the web for general tech info from welding to nuts and bolts Great "alternate" sources for parts, from racecar parts suppliers to 18 wheeler supply houses, and marine suppliers. Often these places have as good or better parts, for much less than many 4x4 suppliers gouge us for, and often they have great ideas you can use on your 4x4.
Book 1 - Table of Contents:

Page 1 - aux cooling fan
Page 2 - waterproofing
Page 3 - CB mounting
Page 4 - Home-made Dog guard
Page 5 - Exhaust flex joint
Page 6 - Truck bed liner floor
Page 7 - Aftermarket gauges
Page 8 - More gauges/cup hold
Page 9 - inline Tranny filter
Page 9 - horn relocation
Page 10 - LCA bracket skid
Page 10 - track bar relocation
Page 11 - LCA bracket skid
Page 11 - LCA cut for clearance
Page 12 - Armorthane in trunk

Book 2 - Table of Contents
Page 1 - Xfer case lowering
Page 2 - Tailgate latch beef
Page 3 - Tailgate sound proofing
Page 4 - Tail light guard
Page 5 - Tail light guard (2)
Page 6 - Tie rod beefing
Page 7 - Tie rod beefing (2)
Page 8 - Tranny temp gauge
Page 9 - vacuum ball relocation
Page 10 - FREE cooling - fan clutch improvement
Page 11 - Custom coil spacers
Page 12 - Custom coil spacers (2)



A&A manufacturing (OEM axle builders)
Dana Axle Bill of Materials
The Dana Expert Site
Dana Driveshaft
American Fastener tech tables
Martindale's Reference desk (you have to see it to believe it)
Spicer Driveshaft group
http://www.metalinfo.com/
Moog Electronic catalogue
Moog Tech articles
New Venture Transfer case info - right from the manufacturer
Great Welding info from the experts
Awesome application info from Timken - want to know if this hub fits this spindle - compare the bearing numbers from here and find out.
US Patents - full database. Type in whatever interests you (e.g. 12v DC air compressor) and just look at the info!!
Parts for Trucks (my favorite 18 wheeler supply house)

Stock car Products

Chassis Shop

AFCO Racing

Intercomp racing

Longacre racing

Quickcar Racing - makers of the coolest tire pressure gauges



If you can't find it at one of these 2 - it doesn't exist ! Pit Stop USA

Race Search.com



Left Hander Chassis

Baker Precision

Blue Sea Systems marine electrical

Guest Marine Products

Perko Marine Hardware

Rod Ends (Heim Joints)

Aurora

FK

QA1 (used by Rubicon Express)



Other Interesting Parts Sources

TAPCO

Crown

J Parts

Must Have .PDFs Books you should own WEB Magazines
Great Adobe Acrobat PDF files, from the Spicer yoke catalogue to the Crown Jeep parts catalogue Link to a list of great books for fabricators and builders My favorite online webzines
Dana_light_axle_service_manual
Chevy_bearings_buyersguide
Federal_Mogul_4X4_Balljoint_installation
Federal_Mogul_Driveline_FAQ
Federal_Mogul_how_to_measure_driveshaft_angles
Federal_Mogul_U__joint_installation
Ford_truck_bearings_buyersguide
Linder_Tech_Fuel_Injector_info
Loctite_retaining_compounds_brochure
Moog_Ball_joint_spec_chart
Moog_rubber_bushing_cross_reference 1
Moog_rubber_bushing_cross_reference_2
Moog_tech_bulletin_Jeep_balljoints
NGK_spark plugs part_number_decipher
QBC_rod_end_Tech
Spicer_Center_yokes_and_tube_yokes
Spicer_driveshaft_u-joints_brochure
Spicer_drivshaft_lubrication_intervals
Spicer_yoke_type_definitions
Timken_Tech_Tips_installing_bearings
Timken_Tech_Tips_lubricating_bearings
Timken_Tech_Tips_ordering_Timken_bearings

Bill's Favourite Tech and Reference Books

Links
Cherokee America
Dirt Road Magazine
Jeep Wire
Jeep Journal
Outdoor Wire
Wilderness Offroad
http://4x4review.com/
http://www.4x44u.com/

holy shiat have a looooooong ass post. :D

Wow nice page man, lots of info... I like the action shots, nice rig !

:)

great novel ya wrote there bill........
well must go look at your page now........
l8r

That is one hell of a web site u have there. Quite impressive! U have put a lot of time into that and it shows keep up the great work.

Looks like some good info. BV

So far, out of this WHOLE damn thing, your site is the ONLY one addressing oversized/dual batteries for an XJ.
Thanx for the info, could really use it.

Just wanted to float some praise your way for all the work you've put in that could help others.:D

Wow, lots of good info......thanks.

O.K. just tried to jump onto this website, and come across a message stating " tripod..........down due to excessive bandwidth" I tried the search idea, and nothing came out of it. I was looking into how someone may have converted/rigged/modified their XJ battery tray to accept a decent battery over 650 amps. I have a commercial Interstate 1000 amp that I would REALLY like to use. I've used it in three other vehicles, and this battery is a keeper, 'till it finally dies. Yeah, yeah, I know. The optima red or yellow top is the way to go, but I can't see spending money I don't have for a battery when I already have a good one.:D

Would everybody stop looking at his page so I can?

"Temporarily Unavailable
The Tripod site you are trying to reach has been temporarily suspended due to excessive bandwidth consumption.

The site will be available again in approximately 1 hour! "

:(

Originally posted by Bgcj5
That is one hell of a web site u have there. Quite impressive! U have put a lot of time into that and it shows keep up the great work.

agreed:beer:
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I know guys, sorry about that.

I'm trying to negotaite some better, relaible, high capacity but free space for it, but it's not easy. No luck so far.

Shoot - I can;t even get on myself to upload the latest (8274 tear down and rebuild to every last nut and bolt, plus the coolest ever in-cab controls with ral aircraft covered switches !)

sucks!

bill you are a geek. keep up the good work :flipoff2:

Great site, dude.

THANK YOU! Wow, thanks for the time and research ya did! Well done:skull:

Originally posted by Scout Dude
Would everybody stop looking at his page so I can?

"Temporarily Unavailable
The Tripod site you are trying to reach has been temporarily suspended due to excessive bandwidth consumption.

The site will be available again in approximately 1 hour! "

:(

LOL dude. Looks like were after the same thing. So lets drink a few:beer: :beer: until the doors open.:D

Your a fabbin' fool Bill!:D I love your motto~'it has to be cheap and strong':D This skid is sweet!
http://billyxj.tripod.com/transfercaseskid/3Xfer_case_skid_L_side.jpg
y'all people need to check this site out:eek:

well dayum! Now about your day jop:eek: this is a cool pic:D

Originally posted by Cutter
well dayum! Now about your day jop:eek: this is a cool pic:D http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=429296

I like the one of the sound barrier being broken.

O.K. I finally got into Bills website. Still limited from "temporarily unavailable" but at least I found the DUAL battery section. I have thought of this, I had iriginally wanted to install my BigBoy 1000amp bat, but after thinking of room for a 318 or 360 V8, this dual setup may be the best way to go after all.
Thanx Bill for your hard work and effort into prividing us with very useful information normally found in the X-files, at least that's what I'd call it.:D

I tried Bills link to his page and it's broke, Ya'll crashed the server! Now I am gonna have to try to find it tomorrow morning!

BTW Bill, longest post I've seen in LOOONG time!

Wow, BillaVista you rock!
I always look forward to reading your stuff...no really!
I love you man !!

:flipoff2: :D :D :D

Bill, Good Stuff, I have used your ladder bar idea and recomend it to everyone who asks :D

Great stuff even if you don't have an XJ :D

I cant get in :(

Fawkin' Tripod Bandwidth Nazi's! They're as bad as GeoShitties. :mad:

Bill if you were a chick I'd marry you! Thanks for the shitload of info.

SeanP

holy cow. Bill did you take that pic of the plane? it is my new wallpaper. that is insane.

HEY I FINALLY GOT IN FARTHER THIS TIME! Kinda like bustin snowdrifts, until the server went south.
Great stuff Bill! I can only imagine the time and money invested. This site is definitely in my favorites list.:beer: :bounce:

Awww shucks...ya'll making me blush!

No - I didn't take the pic of the F-14 blow by...but it is pretty cool! I beleieve that particular guy was grounded for that one tho!


Just remember...those twin tail plastic poser jet jockies are ALL flash though :D It looks real cool - but they're usually soooooooo full of themselves it's hard to fit in the same room!

Helo guys..now we're the shiznit...you want to hear about how great a guy is, ask a fighter puke - he'll tall ya (all day if you let him!), wanna know the best bar/club/whorehouse in (insert any city in world of choice)..ask a helo guy :rasta:

Plus - I have flown fighters...generally you can't see shit, and 900mph doesn't feel a lot different than 90 at 20 000 feet...but drop to 20 feet above the water and thump along at 300 and it feels about like 3000mph :smokin:

Thanks for the props guys,
Glad the site helps - like I said, searching for a better home.

Great Job BV!

Yeah I wanted to fly rescue, ended up in intel :rolleyes: But helo's are cool but being shot of a carrier in an F4 is awesome. If I could do it all over again, I'd hold out for jump jets or rescue, intel sucks.

Belly,

Funny how life goes....they made me move to the back seat after that little incident where I drove the airplane across the grass instead of down the runway....oops! Well, that and taking off in the wrong airplane that one time.

If i had all the choices you guys have down there - I think I'd pick Combat SAR...killing and rescuing all in one trip...how cool is that!

Either that or wish like hell I has the nuts for the SAS.....met
some once...TOTAL fucking heroes...unreal!

Ooops - drifted OT !

Fighters make movies...Helos make history!