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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Hey guys, wasn't able to make the meet and greet today. playing soccer dad this weekend.
I was talking to badwrench and I would like to set up another one at the Thursty Turtle (yes its actually spelled that way) for next Saturday the 15th. Max participation would be great. who's down?
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gigemjeep
Hey guys, wasn't able to make the meet and greet today. playing soccer dad this weekend.
I was talking to badwrench and I would like to set up another one at the Thursty Turtle (yes its actually spelled that way) for next Saturday the 15th. Max participation would be great. who's down?
I won't be going. Gotta get this axle swapped in
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.badwrench
Yeah I put in a 4.6 bottom end kit. It was a noticable difference in power but not the gain I was hoping for.
Really?
I want to do that to my 01
not worth the $$$?
what is the full benefit to a stroker?
Power,performance, mpg improvement?
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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It gives you more torque for sure, mgs Will drop. For what I spent on the stroker I should have just done an engine swap. I wish I did a dyno pull before and after to get solid #s
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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If you need help during the week with your axle let me know. Usually off by 5
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.badwrench
If you need help during the week with your axle let me know. Usually off by 5
im gonna finish pulling it from the 00 in the morning then clean it up give it a coat of paint and drill it out for the bumpstops. that way on saturday everythings ready and the swap will hope fully go nice and smooth
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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any one still have theyre stock rear bumper lying around?
Cleenrob. I have my stock rear bumper in the garage ready to go. It's been in there too long. Let me know
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gettin_dirty_with_ruby
It is Canyon's and not Hidden Falls. Canyon's is a private ranch that allows Jeeps to go and play. I think it's something like 5500 acres, and it's about 1 1/2 hours west of SA. A group of us plan on caravanning out
Gettin_dirty, I will be out there for Canyons. I am coming from Austin but will meet up with the XJs there.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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Cleenrob. I have my stock rear bumper in the garage ready to go. It's been in there too long. Let me know
i think i might use the jcr unit off the 00 and get a hitch mounted carrier. still deciding but i could still use it so the 00 still has one..


on second thought ill take it lol
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cleenrob
i think i might use the jcr unit off the 00 and get a hitch mounted carrier. still deciding but i could still use it so the 00 still has one.. ill take it lol
Ok, just PM me and I can meet up anytime late tomorrow to next week.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Cant make next Saturday, Chrisquested and I are wrenching on my XJ, installing shackle relocation brackets and wiring LED lights to the front and rear. Anyone want to join us? What about meeting on Sunday instead?
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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I am taking my jeep to a shop dropping it off and letting them fix/finish everything I never got time.......
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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sunday would work for me, maybe late afternoon.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.badwrench
sunday would work for me, maybe late afternoon.
I should be done by then if I dont run in to any trouble
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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Range day meet & Greet? what say you all? im sure there are atleast a few of you who shoot, there are a few ranges around, personally i make the trek to bandera
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