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Old 07-15-2013, 08:10 AM
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1993 YJ Wrangler Sahara
4.0L I6
32RH automatic
D30/D35 with 3.07s
3.5" Black Diamond lift
33x12.5x15 BFG KMs
129,500 miles

To start, here's the direct link to the story of the Comanche's demise:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/re...0/#post2541422

When I got word that the MJ was totaled, I decided to buy a YJ. The specs above are 'stock' to me, being how I bought it.

The biggest problems I currently have with it are:
1) Full hard doors that I can't legally remove until I buy a mirror.
2) Inverted shackle up front. Soon replacing all four with boomerang shackles.
3) TC drop, but it drives nice and smooth.

The pictures I have so far will be in the next post.
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And now, if you don't mind, I'm gonna go joyriding with the top down.
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Dammit I wanted to be first lol. Oh well, second I guess. Looks good tim
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Third! Did you take the steering wheel cover off?
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Third! Did you take the steering wheel cover off?
Yep.
Steering wheel cover is off, keyless entry system removed, and the fog light wiring has been removed cause I'm gonna take off the remaining light.
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Where's the topless pics. Are you looking to go taller or leave as is and do the minor repairs
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I have a set of mirrors that may work. They shake a lot.
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Wonder how close a TJ front bumper fits.... still have that NIB Warn front at the shop from Mick lol
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Where's the topless pics. Are you looking to go taller or leave as is and do the minor repairs
I'm very happy with it for now. I'm gonna be focused on fixing things and mild changes for a while since I'll be making payments on the loan.

As for lift and tires, I know I want Metalcloak arched front fenders, and they allow 35s with no lift. That means I have the option of putting on something like 42s with those fenders (also requiring new axles), or I could lower the Jeep a little and still install 35s or 37s.

I haven't decided on the future yet, but I'm content right now.

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Wonder how close a TJ front bumper fits.... still have that NIB Warn front at the shop from Mick lol
Fits.
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Original KM1's? I like those tires a lot.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Fits.
How long does something have to sit unclaimed before its legally yours? lol
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Original KM1's? I like those tires a lot.
Yep, "BF Goodrich KM" tires.
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How long does something have to sit unclaimed before its legally yours? lol
Don't know, but do you have a pic?
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Yep, "BF Goodrich KM" tires.

Don't know, but do you have a pic?
I like them more than KM2's, which have done me well.
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