[kyle_craig]

The new rig looks awesome man! Cherokees are pretty neat! eaking:

 

[kyle_craig]

That steering looks awesome man! Up high and out of the way...nice!

 

[kyle_craig]

Those rockers are looking real proper like...they should function well!

Just curious, have you put enough miles on the new steering to provide a full review? How is it on the road?

 

[kyle_craig]

Thanks dawg, welding to shyt metal is a beeetch.

I like the steering, might have 150-200 miles on it. Feels tight, I like it :laugh:

Notice any issues with bump steer?

 

[kyle_craig]

Looks beefy!

 

[kyle_craig]

Thanks DOOD! You need to come wheel with us East Coasters!

I'm thinking we need to have a Jeep forum Moab Jamboree.

 

[kyle_craig]

Nice job on the skid! Looks good.

 

[kyle_craig]

Built a blingin' transfercase linkage out of 7/16" heims and some threaded stock. Had to flip the lever on the xfer case, cut it in half and put a 45 degree angle on it, and then welded it back together. Shifts a hell of a lot better and actually feels like it "clicks" into 4 hi and 4 low. Doesn't feel mushy anymore...

Very crafty. Nicely done man!

 

[kyle_craig]

Thanks for the help on the lights dick heads, I bought some .!..!.

I'll start building my tail light boxes this week.

What did you decide on?

 

[kyle_craig]

Hey Kyle! I just decided on some local truck shop 6" ovals w/ 20 LED's and then ordered some 2" clear LED lights for reverse lights.

Nice! I've always liked the look of 6" ovals on the back of an XJ.

 

[kyle_craig]

Ordered a set of 4.56's. Giggity.

Schwweeeeeeeettt!

 

[kyle_craig]

flares are gay, so that's not happening...

Haha! Damn straight!

 

[kyle_craig]

Na mean?

Fa sho!

 

[kyle_craig]

Yeah, except it broke lol. That's what the crunching is at the end. Long side shaft died.

Stock shaft snapped eh? These will fix it...
http://www.rwkhaussupply.com/magent...30-84-90-xj-97-and-newer-tj-87-and-up-yj.html

 

[kyle_craig]

That sticker over that dent is awesome :cheers2:

 

[kyle_craig]

I have gone back and forth on the axle debate so many times with my rig. I've come to the conclusion that no matter what axles I run, I will be maxed out on tire size. With built stock axles I'd run 35s or 36s, with 44s maybe 38s, and with tons I'd run 40s or 42s. No matter what I'll be breaking stuff. So screw it, it doesn't really matter. I have a buddy who breaks countless parts with a front 44 and 38s, and another with a front 44 on 40s that I've never seen break. Both are v6 trucks with doublers. My point is that smart driving goes a long way. I too have a hard time justifying spending a substantial amount more just to run a 2" taller tire.

My biggest worry about my 30 has always been the ball joints. I've wrecked a hand full of shafts and U joints and that is always an easy fix. If I wrecked a pinion or a locker I'd probably just limp off the trail. Ball joints can be a real mess to fix when they come apart on the trail though. Luckily I haven't busted mine yet...knock on wood.

 

[kyle_craig]

Dang! What a deal! Way to go man!

 

[kyle_craig]

Being poor sucks...

I hear that. Growing up sucks. I am continually less interested in throwing money at my Jeep. Gotta do what you gotta do though and it will be badass when your axle is in!

 

[kyle_craig]

Looks slicker than snot! Good to hear about the IRO steering. I'll cross that off the list.

 

[kyle_craig]

If you throw in your 44, build your own w/ a Kit from Ruffstuff or some other company that provides everything you need. Makes things way easy!

Sold it a month ago man! Might do some beeftits steering for the 30 though. I dig the ruffstuff stuff.