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09-06-2011, 06:56 PM
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#571
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Alrighty. Too bad, I was hoping it was JKS. Not to worry, I shall continue my search!
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09-06-2011, 07:31 PM
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#572
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Braintree, Massachusetts [MA]
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Alrighty
If you do end up wanting it or something else that I have let me know
I have a lot of jeep stuff haha
Meanwhile back to your build!!!!
Your jeeps red looks better every time you show it
Stalking your thread from the comforts of my tractor .... seriously!!!!
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"Redneck Rooster" 98 TJ with 5.3 Vortec, 4 speed, 37"s
Wifes "Ladybug" 95 YJ 2.5, 3.5" fenders, 33's, 1" body lift, 1" deep skid pan, york OBA 1" shackle lift
"Bullfrog" 88 XJ 4.0, Doorless, 2" lift, 33-10.5 tires, very cut fenders...
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09-07-2011, 05:22 PM
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What about a RC bar?
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09-07-2011, 09:57 PM
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Very few words... one good picture....................
UPS delivered today!!
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09-08-2011, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Sweet always a good sign
Stalking your thread from the comforts of my tractor .... seriously!!!!
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RAYS 4X4, an Official MCE dealer, Pm me for prices
"Redneck Rooster" 98 TJ with 5.3 Vortec, 4 speed, 37"s
Wifes "Ladybug" 95 YJ 2.5, 3.5" fenders, 33's, 1" body lift, 1" deep skid pan, york OBA 1" shackle lift
"Bullfrog" 88 XJ 4.0, Doorless, 2" lift, 33-10.5 tires, very cut fenders...
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09-08-2011, 08:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2003X
What about a RC bar?
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I know you run one, but I haven't heard great things about it. I'd really like to go with either the JKS or the Currie with the greasable Johnny Joint, and what seems to be reviewed as a much more solid construction. Missed out on a Currie ADJ Track Bar by about 20 minutes last night, sent the guy a PM 2nd in line. Ended up going for $175- which would have been great.
No worries, life goes on. She needs a track bar and adjustable uppers! Then comes the fun of the abbreviation mods (SYE, BL, MML, CV, etc).
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09-08-2011, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by djflyy
Very few words... one good picture....................
UPS delivered today!!
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Swweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
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09-08-2011, 12:08 PM
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Rookies Happen.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brazoria, Texas
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ooooOOOOohhhh....
Any specific plans, or just it's-about-time-I-learned sort of deal?
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09-08-2011, 03:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawlingForward
ooooOOOOohhhh....
Any specific plans, or just it's-about-time-I-learned sort of deal?
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Already know how. Took a class at a welding shop with a bunch of guys from the Orlando Jeep Club while I was living down there. Plans includeeeeee....
- Tummy tuck skid plate
- Tube Fenders
- Steering box skid
- Rear tire carrier swing out
That's all I can think of for now. 
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09-09-2011, 06:03 AM
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Rookies Happen.
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Nice! Good for you, man. Learning is on my "someday" list
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09-09-2011, 07:06 AM
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Nice job on the welder. You know, my birthday IS coming up.  
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09-09-2011, 07:52 AM
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Anyone want to review this for me? I realize it's 2 months old but I figured I'd share it to see what the reviews were.
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09-09-2011, 09:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djflyy
Anyone want to review this for me? I realize it's 2 months old but I figured I'd share it to see what the reviews were.
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Hmm, well this is what it says to me.
Toe - Good, and it's really the ONLY thing you can align on a Jeep, other than thrust angle, which I'll get to soon.
Caster - Do you feel like it's pulling at all? It's off solely because you are running 5" of lift in the front and are still on stock upper control arms. Getting new adjustable ones will help fix the problem.
Camber - This slightly worries me. The only way to fix this is with offset ball joints, and I know the ones that are on there are brand new. It's something to think about.
Thrust angle - This is where your rear axle sits compared to your front axle. It's off slightly, but I'm surprised its not more due to your high lift height. Mine was off too until I put in my rear track bar bracket, which then centered it again. Mine was fixed with an adjustable track bar in the front.
Hope that helps buddy.
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09-09-2011, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SaxManClay
Hope that helps buddy. |
I know I need an adj. track bar for the front, and adj. upper control arms.
As far as the camber, the negative camber drives me nuts. It's going to unevenly wear my tires (again) and bother me to no end because it looks terrible and is improper. Those ball joints are brand new though, so this concerns me.
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09-09-2011, 10:14 AM
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Rookies Happen.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brazoria, Texas
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There are times when I really, really, love having leaf springs, ha ha.
(Although the 16 year old thing sometimes sucks, like when it rains and short out your radio because of cracks in the body) 
Seriously, though, with the amount of lift and extra rubber you've put on that sucker, it's probably time to let the rest of the rig catch up.
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