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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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hat would you do to my jeep with $800?

What about $400?

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RC 4.5" full pack lift W/Nitro 9000 shocks
31 M/T's on black steel rims
RC Front diff skid
RC Swaybar Discos
Home-Made rock sliders
Warn T-case skid
RC Steering Stabilizer
8.25 (probably 27 spline)
Rear Hitch

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I like to make things myself so that is always an option.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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I wouldnt even know where to start if I had $800 disposable cash lol. Sorry I'm no help!
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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I'm so cheap and sprapped for cash right now I would have trouble even spending the 800$. You have a nice rig...your at where I am at in height. My my next step is gonna be a 8.25 29 spline swap, two more inches and 33's. Your looking at brake lines, possible adj lca, uca, and adj tack bar if you dont have one already a nd longer shocks And then just hope a tcase drop is enough. Prob some stuff i missing, but can it be done for 800$? i think so.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Skreed
I'm so cheap and sprapped for cash right now I would have trouble even spending the 800$. You have a nice rig...your at where I am at in height. My my next step is gonna be a 8.25 29 spline swap, two more inches and 33's. Your looking at brake lines, possible adj lca, uca, and adj tack bar if you dont have one already a nd longer shocks And then just hope a tcase drop is enough. Prob some stuff i missing, but can it be done for 800$? i think so.
If I did that, I wouldn't even do the extra 2 inches. Just trim a little more... It would save alot in the long run.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...gory_Code=SALE


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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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yep... I was going to say some sort of bumpers with tow points...
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Looks like we're lookin at doing the same thing again

If I were you, I'd do that 8.8 swap, 4:10s, and locker in rear. I just picked up my 8.8 on Tues.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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what i plan on doing.. buy a set of 33x12.50 dick cepek crushers
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Swing arm tire carrier to free up some space in the back, and add tow points. Or put a front bumper on there with a winch. The JCR sale package is a pretty amazing deal
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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ARB Rear Locker
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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PS any chance you can post the specs on those rock bars ??? i wana make a set soon and was hoping to find some measurements yours look great
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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I would go for a locker too!!
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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front aussie locker in the dana 30, and source out a cheap ford 8.8 and swap it in. you should have some cash left over to put towards 33's (you can easily fit em, and with some fender trimming you will have plenty of room for flex). thats what i'd do...(and what ive done)
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Did you just leave your hood unlatched for the pictures or did you do something to keep it slightly open like that but still latched?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NewXJaddict
Did you just leave your hood unlatched for the pictures or did you do something to keep it slightly open like that but still latched?
I just popped the hood to help let some of the hot air out. It is still latched, but just not all the way closed.
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