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Chester's TJ build

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#1 · (Edited)
So I've been holding off on doing a build thread since I haven't done anything special to my jeep compared to other builds but now that I heading in that direction here we go.

Future plans:
outboard rear shocks
4 Link rear
3 link front
flat fenders (Rokmen)
modify front bumper
WB 100 ish
Fuel cell or stretch tank (Genright)

When I got him in 2009


After some bolt on mods 31's/winch/bumper


I did some wheeling and learned alot



I installed a front aussie locker


and lift kit RC 3.25


SS SYE


Rear locker


Wheeled it some more for two more years



After a few deployments and some reading on other people's builds I decided to get serious with the upgrades
Ford 8.8


35x12.5x15 goodyear MTR K


Wheeled some more




Modified the rear fenders


Wheeled some more :laugh:




 
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#19 ·
I got the axle in but ran into an issue with one of my upper control arms so I'll wait on cycling the suspension



I couldn't take the center ring out to regrease the bearing

Called RC and got a replacement jonny joint. Thankfully these arms are only temporary I have all new custom JJ arms for my 4 link

I'm going to have to figure out a way to use the stock e-brake cables I have on the 8.8 if not I'll get the kit from ECGS
 
#21 ·
Got the BL and MML lift in




Not much trouble from the install besides having to file down a few mounts to fit the BL. The motor mounts went in without any issues at all, tough working on the driver side with all lines being there. I didnt get a chance to take any pictures from the install.

Back on all fours. I just need to adjust my shock mounts. A quick grind of and reweld should cover it. :thumbsup:
 
#23 ·
yellow_snocone said:
I need to finish the jeep before Thursday since the Girlfriend will be in town and I cant work when shes here but I need it done before the 20th for Carnage Canyon.

To Do List
flush brakes
install New UCF skid
Adjust rear pinion angle
Fix Shock mounts on axle
Carnage in CO ?
 
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