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06-15-2009, 01:14 AM
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2004 WJ Ltd. (steel blue pearlcoat)
4.7, QT-II, 3" lift on 32's BFG ATs, Aussie locked D44a.
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06-15-2009, 01:35 AM
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"Older" = better. 
When are the axles going in?
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06-15-2009, 06:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -ZJones-
"Older" = better.
When are the axles going in? |
Dunno, but the parts continue to pile up, waited quite a while for the rear JK swap bracket kit from clayton's, but I'm glad I waited, just got them last week, they look very well designed and pure beef as anticipated, plus I got a pretty good $ deal on them as first costumer for the kit, so can't complain  . Got the steering for the front almost figured out now, still need to source new pinion yokes........ so hopefully I'll make it to GSW next year  .
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06-15-2009, 06:55 PM
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You should tune the audi and give the lift/axles to me 
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06-15-2009, 07:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gatorayde
You should tune the audi and give the lift/axles to me |
Already did, APR Stage II, upgraded piston DV and custom PCV fix + catch can, "got boost"? 
Sorry, you can't have the axles, well, at least not until I'm done playing with them .
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06-15-2009, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TX-WJ
OK, so then started thinking on going bigger (it's like a disease ), and considered getting 4" teraflex coils to run 33 MTs, but then the axles became the weak link as I knew eventually I would want 35s, so the next phase started, and the brown truck paid me a few vitis.
Hobart handler 210  (disregard the niteshades can LOL, that's for a different project).
Need I say anything? 
JK Rubi 44s FTMFW! 
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Rubi 44's, and a english bull terrier....we got alot in common dude
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07-11-2009, 08:21 PM
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Started to work on the front axle today; drained diff, pulled brakes, shafts and knuckles; now to get it cleaned up in preparation for:
- Inner sleeves (Off Road Evolution) for axle tubes
- Weld axle tubes to diff housing at joints
- Tack weld u-joint caps on axle shafts (till I can ponny up for chromollys  )
- RockKrawler truss for long axle tube
- Gusset axle C's (ORE's)
- HD relocating track bar bracket (Polyperformance) to match plans for high steer drag link
- Drill out / add insert to pass. knuckle in preparation for high steer DL
- Upgrade to stronger BJ's (having a hard time finding aftermarket ones)
- Riddler HD diff cover
- Swap JK style pinion flange to U-joint style yoke
- Weld on LCA bracket skids (OREs) and strenghtening inserts (Clayton's)
- Coat knuckles, color TBD.....Red maybe 
Most of the parts for the front axle build already piled up somewhere in the garage .
Last edited by TX-WJ; 09-22-2009 at 12:46 AM..
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07-11-2009, 08:23 PM
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Well damn it, you need to hurry up. I can't wait to see it with some 35's!
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On a 1-10 scale, I give it.... Tits.
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07-11-2009, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by -Shoey-
Well damn it, you need to hurry up. I can't wait to see it with some 35's!
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Yah, me too, I feel bad enough just firing up the WJ in the driveway once a week, I really need to speed up the build and swap these puppies so I can take it out again; it's just been hard the past few months with work, wife expecting our third child, and life in general; at least I got off my butt today and gave things a little boost  .
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07-17-2009, 09:17 PM
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Spent some time working on the front axle this afternoon; cutting and grinding the RK truss and drilling, cleaning the axle tubes to plug weld the ORE sleeves.
Sharp cobalt and cutting oil FTW!
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07-17-2009, 09:42 PM
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Nice, some progress. You should do the rear axle first so you can ship me your aussie sooner.
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07-17-2009, 09:49 PM
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Quote:
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Nice, some progress. You should do the rear axle first so you can ship me your aussie sooner.
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The rear will be a lotta work since all brackets have to be cut and new ones welded, so I decided to start with the front first; plus the rear is under a mountain of heavy boxes with parts .
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07-19-2009, 08:58 PM
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07-19-2009, 11:39 PM
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This is looking awesome. Can't wait to see some more updates on this build.
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07-20-2009, 03:40 PM
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hey whats the metric size of you tires ?
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TX-WJ's build thread.
) which was relocated forward (see pics). Overall, things went pretty well, happy with the result, almost OEM'ish; just took some time to fit things in there so the hood would clear.
