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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 01:38 AM
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take some pics of your jeep i think you just joined the forum to make everyone go crazy no one thinks your telling the truth take pics
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by xjfan2979
right now ive got the stock axles under it but im planning on a dana 44 and a 9inch out of a f150 or possibly 3/4 ton from a f250.after doing more and more measuring i figure id be better off with 38 to 40's.but i do appreciate everyone for their opinions.
my opinion: if you have to ask you are in over your head
and yes, it seems you are well in over your head
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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he's not gonna post any pics of his setup,another stupid thread. Like stated go buy a blazer or a silverado dont destroy anymore jeeps.......................and lmfao at lifted 2wd
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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its nice to see everyone going crazy about what i said about my jeep. do you guys honestly think that 8 in drop brackets are even possible.it was a joke.i do have rough countrys control arm drops which drop the arms like 4.5 inches.i will post pics today.
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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here ya go
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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you have a lot of work to do before you even begin thinking about 33"+ tires

nevermind 42's
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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i know i have more work to do i still have steering upgrades,reinforcing the steering box,and im swapping out the rear axle in it.my goal was to do this as a street vehicle,no muddin,or anything else.basically i just did it cuz i wanted to be different.
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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2wd FTL
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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you're gonna get laughed at everywhere you go.
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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if ur using this on the street, jist think how much it'll be every 40k er so miles...... about $400 x 4 = $1600 give er take.... put some 35s on and it'll look real nice!
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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y bother lifting a 2wd, mine as well be a 4cyl too.
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by My375hp302
I saw a guy who put 36's on a stock suspension so with 12" of lift you should clear no problem!!! Ofcourse he did just a little bit of trimming!
How the heck did he get 36's on a stock XJ? I have 36's on a 6.5 lift and had to trim. Bet his turning radius sucked.
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by itzdan420
How the heck did he get 36's on a stock XJ? I have 36's on a 6.5 lift and had to trim. Bet his turning radius sucked.
wat turnin radius?
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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