allright... I've got "the bug"

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04-21-2009, 08:51 PM

solderjunkie

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allright... I've got "the bug"

I'm a bit ashamed... I've been shopping for lift kits and 31" tires

So the list is now:

4 x 4 conversion
2" lift with coils and leaf packs (RE seems to be the best choice so far)
31" dual-duty tires (BFG's since it's still a DD)

I knew this would happen eventually

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04-21-2009, 08:59 PM

winston427

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The bug has bitten another unsuspecting victim. Welcome to our world. If you need some extra hands to turn wrenches let me know, I'm close by.

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04-21-2009, 09:01 PM

solderjunkie

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Originally Posted by winston427

The bug has bitten another unsuspecting victim. Welcome to our world. If you need some extra hands to turn wrenches let me know, I'm close by.

Cool... thanks

It would be nice to work with someone instead of for someone.

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04-21-2009, 09:02 PM

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Another one bites the dust....

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04-21-2009, 09:05 PM

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remember the torch, pb, breaker bar, beers, swear jar,700 bucks in quarters for the swear jar, oh and locktite so you will never want to do it again

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04-21-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LongHornCherokeeMan

remember the torch, pb, breaker bar, beers, swear jar,700 bucks in quarters for the swear jar, oh and locktite so you will never want to do it again

I would also get a extra large pack of earplugs for the neighbors children. I can fill a swear jar real fast wrenching on a Jeep.

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04-21-2009, 09:33 PM

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Welcome! I've been bitten also. You might want to pick up a large box of band aids and neosporin for your knuckles after wrenching. These things are made of razor sharp tin.

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04-21-2009, 09:49 PM

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Might as well go ahead and get the 3.5-4.5" lift kit now...Once you get 2" it won't be enough...trust me I know..

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04-21-2009, 10:05 PM

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Welcome to the DARK SIDE

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04-21-2009, 10:52 PM

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Welcome to the DARK SIDE

x2 I completely agree! This whole thing on lifting my jeep is driving me crazy partially due to the fact that my stepdad likes to **** me off.

:b rickwall:

:brickwa ll:

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:bri ckwall:

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04-21-2009, 10:57 PM

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Man, another one that got it, well welcome to the empty pockets club

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04-21-2009, 10:58 PM

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let me correct myself, welcome to the Just Empty Every Pocket club

, you'll have fun though and meet a lot of great people!!

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04-22-2009, 12:37 AM

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welcome to the addiction

its been six months and its still
not done

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04-22-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by okcjeeper

Might as well go ahead and get the 3.5-4.5" lift kit now...Once you get 2" it won't be enough...trust me I know..

I'm really trying to control myself... and you come in here and suggest an even b-i-g-g-e-r lift.

evil, man... just evil.

I'm doing a short-lift and cut fenders. It's easier and cheaper for me to saw the fenders than doing the transfer case drop, slip-yoke eliminator, track bar, driveshafts, etc...

So far I have less than $800 in my XJ, including the purchase price.

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