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Old 11-01-2008, 07:41 PM   #1
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Congratulations to our November Cherokee of the Month: Cruzin Illusion

Congratulations to Cruzin Illusion for winning Cherokee of the Month for November 2008.

Cruzin Illusion
Owner Tom and Rebecca Barger
Hometown Commerce City , Colorado
Vehicle Type 1987 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer
Builder Tom Barger

Chassis
Frame / Chassis Design Stock
Frame / Chassis Materials Stock
Cage / Cage Material Cruzin Illusion Customs 10 point Cage / 1.5"x.120
Overall Wheelbase 102 inches
Overall Length 168 inches
Belly Pan Clearance 25 inches
Overall Height 73 inches
Wheel Track Width 78 inches
Overall Weight 4600 lbs

Drivetrain
Front Suspension / Type / Materials 8.5" TNT Customs Y-Link with 7" Rubicon Express Extreme Duty Coils
Front Sway Bar N/A
Front Shocks Sky Jacker Nitro's
Front Bump Stops Cruzin Illusion Customs Custom Length Bumpstops
Front Axle Housing Cruzin Illusion Customs Shortened Ford HP Dana 44
TNT Custom’s High Pinion Dana 44 Truss Conversion
TNT Customs Above Axle Track Bar Conversion
Front Differential / Locker ARB Locker
Front Ring & Pinion / ratio 5.13 Yukon Reverse Cut Gears
Front Differential Cover Riddler Manufacturing Chromoly Differential Cover
Front Axle Shafts Alloy USA Custom Length Chromoly Inner Shafts
Alloy USA Chromoly Outer Shafts
Front U-Joints Yukon Super U-Joints
Front Drive Flanges / Hubs Warn Premium Hubs
Front Brakes Chevy 1/2 Ton Brakes
Front Steering Setup Matt Cooks Drag Link and Tie Rod
Parts Mike Parts High Steer Arms
C-Rok Sleeved Inner Steering Brace
PSC Hydraulic Assist
Front Driveshaft Drivetrain Specialties
Rear Suspension / Type / Materials Cruzin Illusion Customs 4-Link with Fox Shock Coilovers
using Rock Krawler Axle Brackets and TNT's Truss
Rear Sway bar N/A
Rear Shocks Fox Shock 10" Coilovers
Rear Bump Stops N/A
Rear Axle Housing Dana 44
Rear Differential / Locker 33 Splined Detroit Locker
Rear Ring & Pinion / Ratio 5.13 Yukon Gears
Rear Differential Cover Crane Hi-Clearance Differential Cover
Rear Axle Shafts 33 Splined Superior Axle Shafts
Rear U-Joints N/A
Rear Drive Flanges N/A
Rear Brakes Cruzin Illusion Customs Ford 8.8 Disc Brake Conversion
Rear Driveshaft Drivetrain Specialties
Rear Steering Setup N/A
Tire Make / Size BF Goodrich Krawlers / 35" x 13.5" x 15
Wheel Make / Size / Bolt Pattern Cruzin Illusion Customs DIY Beadlocks 15X9 5x5.5 3.75" BS

Powertrain
Engine Make AMC
Engine Displacement 4.0 Liter
Engine TQ 220 ft lb @ 4000RPM
Engine HP 177 HP @ 4750 RPM
Engine Induction
Engine Modifications N/A
Batteries Blue Top Optima
Radiator / Fans Performance Radiator 2 Core
MAC’s Radiator Close System Aluminum Coolant Bottle
Air Intake Cruzin Illusion Customs Air Intake
K&N Air Filter
Exhaust Custom 2.5 Inch Exhaust
Transmission Make AW4 - 4 speed automatic, electronically controlled - manufactured by Aisin
Transmission Adapters N/A
Transmission Cooling System B&M model #70268 Transmission Cooler Kit
Torque Converter Stock
Transmission Shifter Automatic
Transfer Case(s) NP242 Transfercase 2.72:1 ratio low range
Tom Wood’s SYE
Fuel Containment Stock

Body / Interior
Body / Body Panels Cruzin Illusion Customs Tube Doors
Body Modifications Cruzin Illusion Customs Tube Fenders - Quarter Guards
Cruzin Illusion Custom’s Door Pin Off Conversion
Cruzin Illusion Custom’s Frame Rail Reinforcements
Rear Quarter Panels Cut and Folded Modification
Skid plate / Material TNT Customs HD Belly Pan with Transfercase Skid
Cruzin Illusion Customs Rock Sliders
Painter Name Mike Sweet
Hood / Grille Cruzin Illusion Customs CJ Grille
Floors / Firewalls Stock
Dash / Gauges / Switches Stock / Autometer Water Temp Guage / Standard Switches
Steering Column / Wheel Stock / Grant
Pedal Assembly / Cutting Brakes N/A
Seats / Harnesses Master Craft Rubicon Seats
MasterCraft 5 Point Racing Harnesses for Front Seats
MasterCraft 4 Point Racing Harnesses for Rear Seat
Electronics Cruzin Illusion Customs Manual 4 Low 2nd Gear Switch Modification
Lights Interior / Exterior Roundeyes.com H4 Headlights
LED Tail Lights Rear
Safety - Fire Extinguisher Standard Fire Extinguisher
Winches - Front / Rear Warn M8000 with Master Pull Synthetic Rope
Extras 10lb. CO2 Air Tank
Rigidco Front Bumper with Boxed in Frame Supports
Rigidco Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier







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Old 11-01-2008, 11:19 PM   #2
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I just wanted to say thanks for the votes. Everyone entered had really nice XJ's and was deserving to be entered for XJ of the Month.

Gravedigger it was nice to meet you and be able to wheel with you in Moab for the 25th Anniversary of the XJ.

Here are a few more pictures of the Jeep:










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CIC's Build Threads:
XJ Bolt on Tube Fenders / XJ-8 Grille (Round Headlight Grille) / THOR 4x4 Quarter Guard Install / XJ Custom Bumper with Swing Down TIre Carrier / Custom Width HP44 Build and Tech /Cruzin Illusions XJ Roll Cage Pics / Cruzin Illusion Tube Door Build
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Old 11-01-2008, 11:27 PM   #3
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CRUZIN ILLUSION
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By Cruzin Illusion Customs

View the Cruzin Illusion Rig here:
View Cruzin Illusion's Rig
(OlllllllllllllO)
Rock Frog

CIC's Build Threads:
XJ Bolt on Tube Fenders / XJ-8 Grille (Round Headlight Grille) / THOR 4x4 Quarter Guard Install / XJ Custom Bumper with Swing Down TIre Carrier / Custom Width HP44 Build and Tech /Cruzin Illusions XJ Roll Cage Pics / Cruzin Illusion Tube Door Build

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Old 11-02-2008, 03:26 PM   #4
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very nice, very nice congrats.
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Old 11-02-2008, 07:29 PM   #5
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Your tube fenders are awesome! Did you fab them your self? Ive never seen a set like that on a XJ. Nice rig! Congrats
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Old 11-02-2008, 09:50 PM   #6
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Your tube fenders are awesome! Did you fab them your self? Ive never seen a set like that on a XJ. Nice rig! Congrats
I did build them and there is a complete built write up on them. The link to the build is in my signature. And thank for the comments.
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View the Cruzin Illusion Rig here:
View Cruzin Illusion's Rig
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Rock Frog

CIC's Build Threads:
XJ Bolt on Tube Fenders / XJ-8 Grille (Round Headlight Grille) / THOR 4x4 Quarter Guard Install / XJ Custom Bumper with Swing Down TIre Carrier / Custom Width HP44 Build and Tech /Cruzin Illusions XJ Roll Cage Pics / Cruzin Illusion Tube Door Build
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Old 11-02-2008, 11:25 PM   #7
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One of my favorite xj's, great looking rig and way to be different. Also great write-ups, grats
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Old 11-03-2008, 09:02 AM   #8
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nice Tom. You deserved the win
Hope we can wheel with you again
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Old 11-03-2008, 05:20 PM   #9
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Grats. Thats a nice XJ
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Old 11-03-2008, 05:52 PM   #10
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Congrats dude I totally like your front grille looks awesome and unique
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Old 11-03-2008, 06:13 PM   #11
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One of my favorite rigs on here. A real eye-catcher. Good job!
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:22 PM   #12
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Congrats Tom!

I'm surprised you haven't won this honor before now.
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:39 PM   #13
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i've seen his rig before and have always thought it was the most beautiful xj ever. that thing is so sweet. congrats mate.
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Old 11-06-2008, 12:08 AM   #14
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Congrats Tom!

I'm surprised you haven't won this honor before now.
Actually he has. He won it in Aug '07 and was voted Cherokee of the Year in '07 as well. Cruzin Illusion
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Old 11-07-2008, 09:17 AM   #15
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Well deserved. Great XJ
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