What did you do to your XJ today? 1M Views

[Tims_Jeep]

Installed a sony bluetooth head unit and replaced the rear speakers in the roof pod because all the rubber around the cone had perished. Sounds good now!

[XJKEE]

Originally Posted by Steve F

I called to get the nearest reseller, not gel but fully sealed, saw them in Auto one today as well for $169, more than what I paid but still pretty good price wise. As an aside I called re the Exide Orbital ones, also around $390 or so, and they said they weren't suitable for the temps I was expecting under the XJ's bonnet. 65 degrees was the absolute maximum temp but they said they wouldn't last long at that, it's one of the reasons I stuck with a standard type battery and got the Super Charge.

http://linux.supercharge.com.au/

Cheers
Steve

Thanks Steve
It's good to know what type of battery people are using and how well they last - particularly about the high underbonnet temps (probably even hotter up here). I'll probably be up for a new one soon and was wondering if I could do a dual battery setup with a standard type battery under the bonnet and a gel type under the front seat (if it would fit), then running wires further back to the rear right and having an inverter there and some extra plugs for the fridge etc. That way it wouldn't be a huge run between the batteries.

[Steve F]

Originally Posted by XJKEE

Thanks Steve
It's good to know what type of battery people are using and how well they last - particularly about the high underbonnet temps (probably even hotter up here). I'll probably be up for a new one soon and was wondering if I could do a dual battery setup with a standard type battery under the bonnet and a gel type under the front seat (if it would fit), then running wires further back to the rear right and having an inverter there and some extra plugs for the fridge etc. That way it wouldn't be a huge run between the batteries.

My second battery is a Century 400M (Marine battery) lower CCA but lasts really well under there. I think I'll replace it with another Super Charge though and then when I winch link the two for 1200CCA I also have a 100AH AGM in the camper for the fridge etc. The Century 400M is only used for running the fridge when out on the trails and the Jeep is running most of the time then.

Cheers
Steve

[willow]

Painted the alloy bar black.

[Peter and Trent McCormick]

fixed broken Uni in front axle





and lifted and trimmed fenders by 20mm

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half done


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[XJKEE]

Went for a run out past Adelaide River near Litchfield Park. Not a bad day out with 2 Landcruisers.

[BennyWA]

Finally got the hiflow water pump in and while I was at it I replaced the bottom radiator hose.