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11-07-2008, 02:23 PM
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Figured I may as well make a little build thread. So here goes. Bought a 1998 XJ with 128,666 miles in April 08. 4.0, AW4, Np231, D35 rear for $3300.
Sorry about the picture sizes
After I Krylon'd the flares. Crappy rusted rims. Saggy suspension.
Than I got my Jeepforum brand rims. Some 15x7 Soft 8's.
Then I added C4x4 tow hooks, ripped off the door molding, and added some Walmart baja lights
Chucked the donut spare. Cleaned up one of the old rims for a full size spare
Wheeled it some 
After that wheeling, I waxed the **** out of it
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11-07-2008, 02:35 PM
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Last edited by 4pointOH1998; 11-08-2008 at 11:21 AM..
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11-07-2008, 02:39 PM
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Painted the flares and endcaps... again
That's all for the moment. Out of money.
Soon:
*Trim and TJ flares
*JKS Discos
*Flowmaster Catback
*Herc interior and bottom lower portion of the exterior
*Gas tank skid and TC skid
*Surco rack
Future:
*8.8 swap
*Regear to 4.56 or 4.88 and lockers
*33's or ?
*Bumpers (Warn maybe?)
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11-07-2008, 02:46 PM
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very nicely done! sounds like some good plans for it
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11-07-2008, 03:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bebout
very nicely done! sounds like some good plans for it
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Thanks man. Have big plans for it 
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11-07-2008, 05:55 PM
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Can't believe you spent all that time installing the body lift and you didn't even post it.. 
Looks awesome man. The lift looks pretty sweet. Hurry up and trim that crap.
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11-07-2008, 06:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camo Deere
Can't believe you spent all that time installing the body lift and you didn't even post it.. |
 body lift?
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1997 TJ SE- Restored, RC 2.5" Lift, 31" Cooper AT3 on Moabs, 2.5l
2000 WJ Limited V8, 4.5" Short Arm Lift, 242HD swap, ProtoFab dually w/ MM SEC8 Scout, Bilsteins, K&N intake, Kolak Exhaust, 285/75R16 Toyo MT's
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11-07-2008, 07:56 PM
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Maine Jeeps...the best out there.
Hey, how much lift did the OME kit give you in the back? I will probably buy some HD OME leaf springs and coil spacers to make my 2" lift. (shocks in the mail)
Thanks, oh and nice JEEP
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4.5" lift of assorted brands, 33x10.5 KM2s on D-Windows, JCR rear bumper, Nates Slimline w/Champion 8k winch, custom half doors, roof rack, and tire carrier, Maine Woods dents and pin striping, and various other cool things.
www.maine4x4.org Maine Jeep Club Member #1 Firefighter Jeep Club Member Black Jeep Society Member #163Survivalist Jeep Club Member #14
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11-07-2008, 08:52 PM
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The kit gave me a hair over 2" in the rear. About 2.25" I suppose. The front is sitting right at about 2.5". Maine FTW!
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11-08-2008, 10:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4pointOH1998
The kit gave me a hair over 2" in the rear. About 2.25" I suppose. The front is sitting right at about 2.5". Maine FTW!
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cool thanks 
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4.5" lift of assorted brands, 33x10.5 KM2s on D-Windows, JCR rear bumper, Nates Slimline w/Champion 8k winch, custom half doors, roof rack, and tire carrier, Maine Woods dents and pin striping, and various other cool things.
www.maine4x4.org Maine Jeep Club Member #1 Firefighter Jeep Club Member Black Jeep Society Member #163Survivalist Jeep Club Member #14
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11-10-2008, 08:53 PM
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Nice! I have the same XJ. I like how yours looks without the side moldings. I think i'll take off mine too.
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11-10-2008, 09:49 PM
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Maine FTW! Nice Jeep! Where abouts are you located?
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11-10-2008, 10:12 PM
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I like your style. nice jeep
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11-10-2008, 10:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Higgs98XJ
I like your style. nice jeep
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Gotta love a red XJ
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A Maine XJ
