CarolinaExPat's 2006 LJ Build Thread - Page 3

CarolinaExPat · 11-20-2009, 12:30 PM

The SERPA Holster with my Glock 23. Holster is meant for a Glock 21 but with the Clipdraw on the slide it fits nicely.

CarolinaExPat · 11-20-2009, 12:51 PM

I also installed a Rubicon Express 2" Spacer Lift with Monotube Shocks. The lift isn't too hard to install as long as you don't break anything. I did. Even doused with PB Blaster the bolts holding in the rear Passenger Shock snapped off. I drilled them out and got it all to work. The front is easiest to see but here are some pics and a before and after.

Before...

After...

You can also see a little bit where I capped off the shock mounting bolts with nuts just for extra measure. I did this because I had to drill through on the rear passenger bolt, so just for extra measure and safety they were added.

Hopefully everything holds well.

CarolinaExPat · 11-20-2009, 01:03 PM

By Christmas everything else for the Stage 1 Build will be here.
-Hanson Front Bumper/Warn Winch/D-Rings
-KC Replacement Fog Lights and Long Range Slimlites (Windshield)
-Headlight and Taillight Guards
-Warn Rock Sliders
-Gas Hatch Cover
-Misc. Stuff: Fire Extinguisher, Snatch Strap, Hi-Lift Jack, Onboard Air...

Then we'll start on the Stage 2 Build

**EugeneTheTJ** · 11-20-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CarolinaExPat

After...

Please tell me only the back half of the lift is in in this pic

2006_Sport · 11-20-2009, 05:26 PM

Nah he got the front on lol. LJs have a MEAN rake. Should have gotten some 2.25 spacers for the front or something.

**EugeneTheTJ** · 11-20-2009, 05:50 PM

Damn Zach, you know more about my brothers Jeep than I do.

CarolinaExPat · 11-20-2009, 05:51 PM

It's only 2 inches bro. Pull out a ruler, or something else, and see how small 2 inches is. It's really not that much of lift. Also take into consideration the longer wheelbase makes things look a lot different. 2" on the shorter wheelbase looks bigger than on the LJ. And yes, it's got that cholo slant towards the front. It'll do until I go with the short arm lift.

**EugeneTheTJ** · 11-20-2009, 05:54 PM

Youre going to have to send me a pic of something that is two inches long. Im gonna need a yard stick to measure my goods.

the LJ do have a mean rake though

2006_Sport · 11-20-2009, 06:16 PM

The "2" inch BB lift is really only 1.75 inches, they advertise it as two because .25 inches of diff isnt a lot. He could still stuff some 32s in there. I looked into this an *** load when i was going to get a BB. Still looks good though.

jeepbro's · 11-21-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EugeneTheTJ

Damn Zach, you know more about my brothers Jeep than I do.

How is it you don't know what your brother's jeep looks like!? Your in the same town, and i had thought maybe you lived under the same roof but i'm guessing not now haha.

Also just wondering, in Stage 2, what makes you want warn rock sliders, their alright but they are price for what they are and there's better choices for the money, at least IMHO.

CarolinaExPat · 11-21-2009, 05:54 PM

We're from the same town but he lives in Chapel Hill, NC and I live in Newport, RI right now. So I've done all the work on it and he hasn't seen it yet. As for the Warn sliders, I like the way they look compared to all the other ones. Personal preference but I think they look the cleanest out of them all and they all do the same job. They're not that bad on the price though.

Do you guys think the bolt/nut combo will hold up on the rear shock?

**EugeneTheTJ** · 11-21-2009, 05:58 PM

The bolt/nut should hold it fine, if not better than stock

jeepbro's · 11-21-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CarolinaExPat

We're from the same town but he lives in Chapel Hill, NC and I live in Newport, RI right now. So I've done all the work on it and he hasn't seen it yet. As for the Warn sliders, I like the way they look compared to all the other ones. Personal preference but I think they look the cleanest out of them all and they all do the same job. They're not that bad on the price though.

Do you guys think the bolt/nut combo will hold up on the rear shock?

Ahh gotcha, I though you were in mebane too since it said that under your name. And on the sliders, thats cool i was just wondering, i just looked them up and thought they were more money for some reason.

CarolinaExPat · 12-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Since last time, I've got some stuff in. My Smittybilt XRC tire carrier came in, finally, so I got it installed. It's a little different than in the pics but that usually is the case.

Next I ordered my front bumper. It's a Hanson 60" Rubicon Series with the winch guard. It came in a gloss finish which I wasn't too fond of. I also didn't like the "Hanson Offroad" decal it came with so after I removed it I gave it a few coats of Rust-o-lium (spelling?) "Textured" paint in flat black. It also didn't come with the fairlead mount, as it said it did, so I had to call them back. Luckily it came in and I just finished painting it as well.

Christmas came early in the form of a Warn XD9000i winch, so as soon as the coats of paint dry I'll be installing the front up. Once that is done I'll post pics of everything thus far. The replacement fog lights will be in soon as well so I'll mount them up and post it all.

MisterO · 12-09-2009, 02:26 PM

sounds like some good stuff, cant wait to see pix...

btw why did you go Hanson?? isnt it expensive and fairly large??

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