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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by xjmarc
Doubt that's even 3 feet and I would love to wheel a short bus.
how do you doubt it's three feet? i know the guy and a buddy of mine helped him put it all on. it's three feet. trust me.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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That bus is wicked cool.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Off topic... But its still cool:





Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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That's freekin epic
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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you dont wanna even go over 8 inches for extreme off roading. i hope this guy is kidding!!
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
Off topic... But its still cool:





Your right, its off topic, but I'm still really curious. Do you have any info on this rig?
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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No. Its a pirate4x4 rig.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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hmmmm i cant see a cherokee looking like this:

Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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heres a link to a guy selling a "30" inch lift kit. http://nh.craigslist.org/bar/1995364096.html
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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http://http://www.chuckstrucks.net/projects.html there you go boy
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Too many http://'s
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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what ever works
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by m_gainey
how do you doubt it's three feet? i know the guy and a buddy of mine helped him put it all on. it's three feet. trust me.
I'll take your word but it looks like about a foot of square tube and that would mean 24" lift leaves. I know they make them but they ride like you have no springs. And his leaves look kinda flat.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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I can't believe this hasn't been done yet....but this thread is officially NOMINATED!!
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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Finally found a true 3' + lift!!!




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