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Old 06-09-2010, 11:41 PM
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I'll start out by saying hi to all that visit my post. I hope that some of the info. I post will help you out.
I found an 1988 cherokee limited in CL for $1800. Went and took a look and had a bad transfer case among a few small details. Offered $1200. and it all began. $$$ Heres a photo of my XJ before anything was done,

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Well the first thing I had to fix was the transfer case. Luckily i had a hook up and had it rebiult for $350.00. My next purchase was a 6.5" Iron Rock offroad Critical Path Long Arm Lift Kit, Heavy Duty Over the Knuckle Steering with the 5/8 upgarded hardware, Slip Yoke Eliminator and Driveshaft Kit, JKS Quicker Disconnects, Rough Country 1.5" Wheel Spacers. It took me a toal of about 20 hrs. to install the kit myself. I had to call IRO a few times and all the guys at the shop where cool and gave me there opinions. Here are a few pictures,





The old stuff...


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And the aftermath of the lift. All i can say is I LOVE THIS LIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is awsome. The lift handles great running down the road and freeway. and I have got a ton of articulation. Here are a few more pictures,





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wow man! now get you some bumpers to make that thing look a little more heavy
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Wow.. That lift makes all ours look puny. Lets see some pics of it sitting level. I'd like to see the stance.
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I drove it yesterday to get a few beers... great ride. smooth and not hard with tight steering.
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Here's a few pictures of it after the lift was completed.




The front with the heavy duty steering.




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Looks good! I'm likin that flex.
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Originally Posted by Spr0ckEt
I drove it yesterday to get a few beers... great ride. smooth and not hard with tight steering.

Am I the only one who is confused?
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Looks nice man! I like the rims! They look good on Cherokees You gonna get bigger tires when those wear out?
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Originally Posted by MAN00XJ
Am I the only one who is confused?
Whats confusing about it? He went out to get beer, and his suspension rides great.
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sweet ride!!looks awesome
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looks sweet to me , very fn cool man
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Originally Posted by offroadnut36
Whats confusing about it? He went out to get beer, and his suspension rides great.
Well I'd understand it if they guy who made the thread wrote that, but it was someone who didn't post in this thread at all until that post. I guess I am the only one who noticed that..
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Looks great and Welcome to CF!
Originally Posted by Spr0ckEt
I drove it yesterday to get a few beers... great ride. smooth and not hard with tight steering.
Originally Posted by MAN00XJ
Am I the only one who is confused?
The guy just probably posted in the wrong thread. It happens.
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