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YMEOFCR's never ending build/pic thread

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Parts List:

Jeep- $1700
1.5" BB- $140 (REMOVED)
17" Cragar Soft 8's- $300
245/75/17 BFG Rugged Trail- $200 (REMOVED)
Tune Up- $90
CV Shafts- $100
Coil- $25
IAT Sensor- $22
O2 Sensor- $44
KOR Radiator Support + Shackles- $174
IRO 3.5" Foundation Series Lift- $350
285/70/17 Hercules Trail Digger M/T's- $100
Ranch SS- $60

Hey everyone :wave: i just picked up a 1993 Grand Cherpkee about 10 days ago. Ive already started throwing money at it and wheeling it every chance i get. A little info about me, im only 21 years old and graduated last may with an associates in automotive and ASE certified. This build we be slow but i will always be doing somthing. I just sold this 95 ram 2500 before getting the jeep.


It was lifted 6" and had 315's on it but was way to long and wide for any of the trails around here so i sold it and bought this Jeep for $1700. It came from southern arizona and has only been up north here for 8 months. It is two shades of red because when the previous owner moved here he wasnt used to the snow and slid off the road. Other than that its in awsome hape and already out wheels my old dodge no problem.

Ive already put a set of rims and tires. (temporary)
and a 1.5" Teraflex BB

Didnt get any stock pics but here goes.


Trimed the front bumper


Painted the Cladding on the side which needs another coat.




Got a set of 17" Cragar Soft 8's and 245/75/17 BFG Rugged Trails (Temporary)




Ive taken it out a couple times this week but forgot camera so heres some dirty poser shots






One with my Girl


And a pic of my other money pit
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redfoxbody
Welcome :cheers2:
I had a fullsize truck before I got the jeep I know what you mean, the jeep doesnt get scratched up nearly as bad as the truck did AND it turns better :rofl:
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redfoxbody said:
Welcome :cheers2:
I had a fullsize truck before I got the jeep I know what you mean, the jeep doesnt get scratched up nearly as bad as the truck did AND it turns better :rofl:
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Yea the dodge was all scratched and dented up when i got rid of it. O well i had fun doing it.

Ill be ordering a radiator support from kevin's tonight and an IRO 3.5" foundation series lift because th BB isn't cutting it anymore. If anyone has experience with any of these let me know what you think.
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JFox21
Nice man. If I were you I would spend the extra money and get the regular IRO 3.5" kit. You WILL want the double shear adjustable trackbar in front.
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squashman702
New Hampshire :highfive:
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JFox21 said:
Nice man. If I were you I would spend the extra money and get the regular IRO 3.5" kit. You WILL want the double shear adjustable trackbar in front.
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Yea i hear ya, the only reason i was going to do the foundation series is i was going to build off from that and add my 1.5BB back on after i got control arms and such.

squashman702 said:
New Hampshire :highfive:
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Where in New Hampshire you from? Im part of a 4x4 club up here. North Woods Offroad (NWOR) and were always looking for new people to join or go wheeling with.

Heres a link: Home - North Woods Off Road club
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YMEOFCR said:
Where in New Hampshire you from? Im part of a 4x4 club up here. North Woods Offroad (NWOR) and were always looking for new people to join or go wheeling with.

Heres a link: Home - North Woods Off Road club
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I work in Bow and live in Manchester.
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how tall is your girlfriend lol

4' 9"?

bro shes tiny
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jeep360limited
PCJona said:
how tall is your girlfriend lol

4' 9"?

bro shes tiny
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haha she must be, im taller than my jeep and its stock
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PCJona said:
how tall is your girlfriend lol

4' 9"?

bro shes tiny
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There might be an incline we can't see...

Edit: Yeah look at this pic taken in the same spot.


A bit of an incline but shes still short :D
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YMEOFCR
Yea im 6'1" and shes 5'3" so theres quite a diffrence. She looked really tiny when she was driving my 2500 ram with 6" of lift.
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jeep360limited
well she is good looking so height doesnt really matter ;)
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YMEOFCR
exactly
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Spike300
great start on the jeep, and good lookin girl ;)
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Spike300 said:
great start on the jeep, and good lookin girl ;)
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Thanks Spike!

I just got my KOR radiator support in last night. How did you guys get the nuts started on the side bolts and how did you hold them from spinning when you tightned them down?:confused:

I plan on finishing the install tonight and my IRO 3.5" will be here friday so ill be installing the sunday hopefully.:2thumbsup:
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YMEOFCR said:
Thanks Spike!

I just got my KOR radiator support in last night. How did you guys get the nuts started on the side bolts and how did you hold them from spinning when you tightned them down?:confused:

I plan on finishing the install tonight and my IRO 3.5" will be here friday so ill be installing the sunday hopefully.:2thumbsup:
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On mine, both of the nuts were welded to a metal tab to keep them from spinning. I had to oval out one of the holes on each side of the unibody to get the bolt to line up. I can't say I was thoroughly impressed with how it went together.
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yea i hear what your saying. Mine dont have any tabs or anything, might try to fab somthing up or weld the sides one night after work
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Put the lift in last night and also rearended some lady at about 10mph on the way to our shop last night. Now she's complaining of neck pains:rolleyes:. Put a set of used 285/70/17 trail digger m/t's on today after work. Will get pics tomorrow
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Well here's some pics of the 3.5" IRO foundation series lift and 285/70/17 Hercules Trail Digger M/T's that i pick up for $100:2thumbsup:. There half worn but they will get me through the rest of the summer. Also put my KOR radiator support on.










I have a bit of trimming to do!!


Rear ended some lady on my way to our shop the night i put my lift in. No damage to her vehicle small hole in my plastic bumper from her resse hitch. Hit her at about 10mph now shes complaining of neck and back injuries so we will see how it goes.
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what a dumb stupiid ******* ******. i hate people like that. in my old car i rearended two different cars ( i had just started driving, one i wasnt paying attention, the other my tires locked up on the wet pavement) each time i was still doing anywhere from 15-20. there wasnt damage to their cars and they didnt even report it since there wasnt damage nor did they have any pains. IMO, smack that ******** in the mouth lol. jk jk dont hit her, may cause more trouble lol
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