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no lift ..trimmed fenders and 31's
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well boys and ghouls here she is trimmed my rear fenders this morning and met up with ryan little bit ago and now shes got 31 inch shoes on her feet 
aND ALSO ADDED THESE NEW 2 MODS TO MY RE...
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Photochopped Jeep... Need Opinions
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The top pic is my Jeep as it sits now. The bottom pic is my Jeep with a photochopped lift that closely simulates what it will look like when my lift is installed.
I am thinking about having the wheels painted a really dark satin charcoal color. Do you like the wheels stock or the photochopped color? I hav...
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LET THERE BE LIGHT!!!!
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After half a day of wiring, I finally got all my lights working. I can't believe how much light they put out.
Bring it on deer, bring it on!
Just thought I would share a pic with you all.
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I BOUGHT A LIFT!!!!
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Okay, I have been talking about it for a while and I finally pulled the trigger.
It is kind of a frankenlift, I guess. Here is what it consists of...
Monroe Sensatrac shocks (thanks Jeff)
Front: ZJ Up Country (3.25" longer than stock)
Rear: MJ shocks (3.25" longer than stock)
JKS bar pin elim...
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The definition of PITA
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I have discovered the one and only meaning of PITA. Dropping the rear axle down in a Jeep Cherokee 8 times. At least 8 times, I've really lost count. Three times today alone.
I THINK I have the driveline angles straightened out. ( HA... I made a funny!)&nbs...
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A true sport utility vehicle...
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My goal for my Jeep is to turn it into a true sport utility vehicle. I don't plan on running it at Moab or anything like that. It's not going to see any rocks. It will see some light offroad duty.
I love the outdoors. I like to camp, mountain bike, hike etc. Some of these trips require travel. Theref...
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OK NOW WHAT SOMEONE HELP ??
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EXTREME DEATH WOBBLES AT ABOUT 53 MPH .....EXTREME.... SO START SHOOTING MY IDEAS...IM JUST HOPING THAT ITS AN OUT OF BALANCE TIRE....some of the wieghts fell off when mounting the 31's and i havent gotten them re balanced ....otherwise totally stock ..just trimmed fenders for anyon...
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Installed my lift today
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I installed my lift today, BY MYSELF Thank you very much. Took me about 6 hours. Bought a "clamshell type" spring compressor. Made it MUCH easier. Only had one problem. One lower rear shock stud broke off, not the whole stud, only the threaded part. How has anyone fixed this problem? I could just grind t...
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Factory lugnuts with soft 8's?
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Could I use my stock lugnuts with a set of soft 8's, or ANY steel wheel? What does everyone else do?
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Stacking coil spring isolaters
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Can you do this? I need about 3/4" more up front on my XJ to level it out. I've spent enough already, and if I can stack the used isolaters on top of the new ones to gain that 3/4", I'll do it. They appear to me to measure right at 3/4". Save me the money a set of 3/4" spacers cost. $40 for a set of 3/4" spacer...
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Help to decide
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As most of you know i have a 3" BDS lift on my XJ,it consisted of 3" coils and a 2.5" full length AAL and a 5/8" steel block. Unlike some lift companies when they say 3" they mean it, I'm 3" exactly front and 3.5" in the rear. My 31" trxus are a bit on the big side so i want to get a bit more room, i do not want to...
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Safari Rack Installed!! (pics)
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I thought I would do a little write up on how the project is going in case anyone wants to build something like this for themselves.
The first thing I did was contact my buddy Jason. He is an excellent welder. In fact, he does it for a living.
For materials I decided to go with 16 gauge 3/4" square st...
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OK Secrets Out, Got a New Jeep...
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Marc found me today at around noon, so secret is out...
No actually meet Marc for lunch in Warsaw. He's a great guy, glad to finally put a name with a face.
Well if you didn't already know, I got a new Jeep. Not sure yet what I'm gonna do with it. Talked about going in 1/2 with Dave on it, but after seei...
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if you started over...
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what would you do. i was just talking to a friend of mine that wants a trail jeep. i told him he could have the red xj body but the realized that is not an easy solution. So with about 30 seconds of seaching i found a running 86 xj for $350.
so that would be my starting point. ...
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Shackles
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Looking at adding a shackle to my lift in either 1" or 3/4", not sure which. Looking at several out there Daystar,Rustys,T&T, Rubicon etc. etc. Leaning towards the 1" T&T Boomerangs,any body seen these yet or experience with them? http://www.tntcustoms.com/webV3/xjshackles.asp
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My Newest Mod
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That decal gave me 10 more Horse, LOL
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Swaybar link lower mounting stud, Torx?
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Going to remove the factory swaybar link lower mounting stud, and install the new studs that came with my disconnects. They appear to be Torx head's, is that correct? If so, what size? No matter what, how do you go about removing them? They don't appear to be threaded in, the steel is too thin.
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Headliners
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I redid my headliner about a year ago and it looked really good. However unfortantly it has started to sag again.
Does anyone know if the headliner out of a say '97+ will fit in my '89? I'd like to find one with the soundbar aswell. If they don't does anyone know if you can mod it to fit (ie. trim)? If I'm g...
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Guess what Im....
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Guess what I'm up to today.......
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Lets talk SYE's
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What are the basic differences between the brands? Which ones are good and which ones are bad? The PORC one looks identical to the RE one, but about $125 cheaper. What really is the difference between a HD one and a non-HD one? What one would you put on your own rig?
I'm refering to the NP231, not the NP...
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What do ya think?
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[IMG]http://www.greatlakesxj.com/members/Lead_Not_Fol...
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AJ's Rails
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Spoke to AJ about his rails looking at The Super Rails and the Square Super rails hes has them available in 1/8" now and can have them in 3/16" in a week or two. Whats your guys opinion.
http://www.ajsoffroadarmor.com/RockRails/index.htm
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Oil and Filter??
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What type of oil and filter are you guys using?
I have been using Mobil 1 conventional with Napa oil filters (you're welcome, Jeff). I was thinking about switching to synthetic next change. I have always run it in my other cars without issues.
Does anyone else run synthetic in their 4.0?
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Who is running aftermarket exhaust?
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I have a small exhaust leak in my stock system. It's only noticable if you are standing on the passenger side. I am thinking about fixing it. I may just replace it with an aftermarket system.
I don't want anything to obnoxious at highway speeds. I little extra grumble would be nice though. I was thin...
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To relay or not to relay??
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I have been thinking about how I want to wire up my roof rack lights. Should I just use the stock lighting hardware with the inline fuse? I am sure it would be fine, but I would like to wire all 4 fronts into one switch. I doubt that would be a good idea with the stock harness.
I was thinking about using a rela...
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Optima Battery
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Is anyone running an Optima? If so, which one? My battery is the original from 2001. I am sure it's on it's last leg.
I am running a 400 watt RMS amp right now. I will be adding six 55 watt lights in the upcoming weeks. I want to be sure my battery can handle it.
Are the Optimas worth the money? I have al...
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Favorite Mod
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Whats your most favorite mod thus far you've done to your XJ?
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Super PumpŠ Steering Pump
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Well I've got a leak beyond fixing in my steering pump. Been putting it off for quite awhile. Anyways, was looking today online for new pumps to replace it and came across the Super Pump that Quadratec offers. Anyone have any experience with them?
Modified Super Pumps are the ultimate when use...
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Flares
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One of my favorite XJ's is the Skyjacker XJ, i like how they trimmed the flares on it.
What do you guys th...
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Just a little gripe...
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Okay, I installed my Hidden Hitch about two weeks ago and it is already rusting! What the heck is up with that? Can't they put some type of finish on it that will last more than a few weeks?
Should I clean it up and put some paint on it, or just let it go? Man, this is irritating!
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