98 SE Buildup

racer32 · 07-15-2007, 11:17 PM

Well I have finally bought/gathered/built most everything I need to start my build up. First off, its a 98 SE with about 78k on the clock. GSA auction ex Gov. vehicle so it has a no frills interior... it does have gauges though...

Parts list:
RE 6130 with 3.5" front springs and full rear packs
RE HD trackbar and bracket
RE Steering stabilizer
JKS quicker discos
.75" spacers
TerraFlex 2Lo conversion
HD SYE
Bilstein 5150 fronts
Bilstien 5100 rears
High Tec Retreads 31" OTR Muds
Cragar 397 15x8 4" BS with custom fitted Jeep logo center caps

Smittybilt XRC8 8k Winch
Pics located HERE

I have an ARB for the front and I just scored a D44 for the rear. I still need to order gears and figure out what locker/LS I want for the rear. So I'll be running on the D35 and 3.55's for awhile...

Custom machined bar pins for the front by yours truly:

Oh yeah thats a secksy pile o parts right there...

Drag racing anyone?

My 5100s haven't shown up yet and I paid for Next Day Air on Thursday the 12th So I have to borrow a car to get to work on Monday..

The tires gave me about 1.5" over the stockers and I put the 3.5" springs in this thing. My stock springs must have been worn out or something because I got 5.5" of lift out of this package; 7" including the tires

Anyway here it sits as of Sunday night:

Gotta get the shocks on, get it aligned, get some pinion shims and thats about it...

wojtizzlator · 07-15-2007, 11:33 PM

nice lookin jeep yuo got there! oh and yull be fine on stock gears with 31's

ddeadserious · 07-16-2007, 01:14 AM

Anymore info on those center caps? I always thought that would be a cool idea, just never checked it out.

drew and not u · 07-16-2007, 06:39 AM

Great looking Jeep. Nothing like doing it right the first time

racer32 · 07-16-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ddeadserious

Anymore info on those center caps? I always thought that would be a cool idea, just never checked it out.

Yeah all I did was drill 5 holes thru the wheel. They are held on by 3 screws and have 2 alignment pins... next time I have a tire off I'll take some pics... forgot to when I did it... It was easy though, the holes are at 4.5" just like the bolt pattern...

racer32 · 07-17-2007, 11:42 PM

Rear shocks came in today... got them installed and went for a quick test drive...

All I can say is awesome...

Who · 07-17-2007, 11:50 PM

looks good, good job!

**XJK** · 07-17-2007, 11:57 PM

very nice looking jeep, about the same results as i have

-Kyle

backwoodz · 07-18-2007, 10:14 PM

how do your bfg all terrains have a diff tread pattern...j/w...btw nice lookin jeep!

**black2door** · 07-18-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by backwoodz

how do your bfg all terrains have a diff tread pattern...j/w...btw nice lookin jeep!

They're retreads

To OP, Jeep looks great

racer32 · 07-19-2007, 03:27 PM

Thanks guys... yes they are High Tec Retreads 31" OTR Muds... great tires for the price...

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backwoodz Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, South Carolina Posts: 167 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	how do your bfg all terrains have a diff tread pattern...j/w...btw nice lookin jeep! __________________ Sam 99 XJ "Life's a garden, dig it" RE 3.5" Super-ride W/ rear springs..31" BFG M/T KM 2's..C4x4 tow hooks, 2 12" MTX subs, 2 pioneer 6x9's, pioneer head unit, Autopals w/ H4 bulbs, Clear corners, 5% tint-wayy to dark but I love it, No Muffler