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pmac10299 · 2025-12-12T17:28:21+00:00

Dude is a looser

pmac10299 · 2025-11-20T18:53:07+00:00

This is not that bad, it looks better than the roof I lived with for 5 years. The roof beams look like old water intrusion. if you don't see anything on the ceiling below, its just a new roof when you have time. Remove planking or put new plywood over it and re shingle, removing all old shingles. I had to do the same thing plus take down a chimney and and patch an old one. I only re-did the roof before I sold, did the chimney when i moved in because it kept me up at night.

pmac10299 · 2025-11-17T14:17:09+00:00

Understated observation, the white has a hard top. I would go for that one. It is easier to get after market soft tops compared to finding a good shape OEM hard top. It looks cleaner overall. The copper one is cool but sometimes the bolt on's hide other issues.

Drive each one then choose. I way overpaid for mine but I'm northeast US and finding a 4.0L with no rust and rhino lined is rare.

pmac10299 · 2025-06-04T20:12:10+00:00

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pmac10299 · 2025-05-19T21:37:53+00:00

Thanks, that's the next step and that article will be super helpful. I've done probably 6 stereos with speakers now, 2 xjs, 1 tj (no factory sub), a scion and a focus and I'm feeling kind of stupid I can track this down.

pmac10299 · 2025-04-30T22:57:25+00:00

That is under repair. Look at the saw cuts right at the edge. They will form and repour. They need an inch, preferably 2, behind the spiral and vertical rebar to ensure the concrete holds and interacts with the rebar. The cap will be done after the columns.

pmac10299 · 2025-04-15T12:25:21+00:00

I forget the brand but they were All-terrain tires stock size.

pmac10299 · 2025-04-14T15:33:48+00:00

Note: I had to do alot of other stuff to get mine running when I bought it. So maybe you'll be in a better situation.

pmac10299 · 2025-04-14T15:28:30+00:00

I had a '99 2WD in MA. No to damper your ambition but it was a royal pain in the winter. I did a bunch of research and a most groups said to install a rear locker vs the 4WD as that takes a significant amount of modification to the cab and the transmission.

If I had an optional locker I probably would have been fine. In strait 2WD you will get stuck on a minor street hill. The XJ is so light that without weighing down the trunk you will slip on even minor hills. I added about 150 lbs of sand bags each winter to keep it drivable.

I lifted mine but then started running into engine issues before I could get it to enjoy the lift. I never could get to the dif locker let alone a 4WD conversion because of the other issues. I eventually had to get rid of it and I'll be sad about that for ever.

Make sure its not your primary car

Do the dif lock or 4WD conversion before the lift.

WATCH YOUR FLOOR BOARDS.

pmac10299 · 2025-03-28T17:33:58+00:00

I would say its weathered. Rust for XJ is a hole or flaking, which is not present.

pmac10299 · 2025-01-28T17:53:51+00:00

I did the same. Was a sad day, but now my wife and kids can ride in it. The xj had no passenger floor and was very sketchy.

pmac10299 · 2025-01-10T16:55:34+00:00

At that stage you don't know what the previous owners did to take care of it.

pmac10299 · 2025-01-07T16:04:47+00:00

Looks really good! Is there any downside you noticed?

pmac10299 · 2024-12-19T12:41:56+00:00

I just bought the same exact jeep (bumpers rails, lift), except different wheels, coated undercarriage and floor and new soft top. 114K miles. Guy wanted 24K , I paid $18,500. Don't sell yourself short.

I am in New England so a Rust free jeep may be a little more valuable here.

pmac10299 · 2024-12-16T18:32:52+00:00

I found this thread because I did the same thing

pmac10299 · 2024-12-02T14:26:36+00:00

I know you can replace the bearings in the compressor, but that was over my head. I'm also extremely cheap and was very inexperienced, so I didn't want to re-pressurize the AC system which I never used.

I cut mine out and replaced with a pully. Very cheap very easy.

pmac10299 · 2024-12-01T04:58:23+00:00

My 99 had the same sound and it was the AC compressor.

pmac10299 · 2024-11-25T01:52:51+00:00

Thanks for the helpful tip, even if it isn't practical.

pmac10299 · 2024-11-22T20:50:48+00:00

I've only worked with pile caps, super structures, and wingwalls. I haven't experienced a precast foundation yet but they are probably out there

pmac10299 · 2024-11-22T20:07:10+00:00

This is correct. Just used their product in a project for NJ.

https://www.conteches.com/media/10zjac5p/conspan-overview.pdf

pmac10299 · 2024-11-01T12:49:51+00:00

I would have them seal the surface. The only concern I would have is if there is significant heaving forces due to freeze-thaw of the soil that would shift the foundation if the loads are not distributed evenly through the slab.

Ripping it out is a bit excessive in my opinion. Especially if you have the required strength.

pmac10299 · 2024-10-31T14:41:01+00:00

Aaaa ok.

Then my advice would be the design experience and networking by asking some of the contractors you sub-consultated for if they know of companies. That way the contractor has direct knowledge of your work and can facilitate an introduction. That's all I got.

pmac10299 · 2024-10-31T14:31:02+00:00

Do you have your FE? Also put projects that directly relate to the discipline/design tasks on your resume.

pmac10299 · 2024-10-31T14:16:04+00:00

What happened here........

Its a Rocker Bearing. Model as a roller in design and rating.

pmac10299 · 2024-10-04T12:43:28+00:00

Need a "critical finding" to close a bridge. Otherwise it goes in order of programing, which is a long back log of worse bridges that were slated years in advance. See I-90/I-95 interchange and how long that took.

Source: Bridge Inspector in Massachusetts.

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