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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AeroSynch
Yea and fix the axle. For the brake lines I would be getting braided stainless steel no regular lines. Don't wan't to rip a regular one and be screwed. SS are like $50.
thats what i run all the way around
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AeroSynch



So after this weekend in Ocala and Jeeptoberfest, I broke the axle shaft and stub yoke clean off. I need to get longer front brake lines to remove my sway bar, and my fenders are getting trimmed so I can fully flex.
Stock YJ lines bolt up and are about 4 inches longer than ours.
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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ever notice the bigger ujoint dana 30 front axles like to snap alot
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
ever notice the bigger ujoint dana 30 front axles like to snap alot
Why yes, JINX! Lol
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
ever notice the bigger ujoint dana 30 front axles like to snap alot
Hmmm, not till you mentioned it
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

Stock YJ lines bolt up and are about 4 inches longer than ours.
And stock 2011 jk lines are like a foot longer
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedknuckle
I just take a brake line off a random XJ at the junkyard everytime I go. Hence I roll with about 3-4 spare brake hoses. Didn't quite help in July, because I didn't realize there was a difference between years, but now all my spares fit my current one.
Lol, good times
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
Hmmm, not till you mentioned it
i think i know why newer axles have bigger joints so the hole is bigger meaning less metal around them so they snap easier?????????
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Lol, good times
Yeah, never a dull moment for us broke people!
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Yeah, never a dull moment for us broke people!
got that right
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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See where my flex is limited? Damn stock lines! (And front sway bar due to that). Soon....


Old Oct 27, 2011 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bustedknuckle
Dualsport, shoot me a PM with your number, or text or call me at 2three9-2fivee8-nine846.
Sorry I fell asleep early..i was tired after working on the jeep. I sent you a pm the other day and could have sworn I put my number in out,i could be wrong tho..lol. I'll pm it to you now.
Old Oct 28, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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been told 41st rtill underwater so gonna try a nother spot tomorrow
Old Oct 28, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
been told 41st rtill underwater so gonna try a nother spot tomorrow
Heard that from some quad riders who rolled out there last weekend
Old Oct 28, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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been told 41st rtill underwater so gonna try a nother spot tomorrow
When has a little water ever stopped you? Lol



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