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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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put a solid front axle up front and it prolly just as good as or xjs it replaced!
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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More of the build pics
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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That KJ came out looking sweet! I hate the stock look of them. All it needs is tires now! Good job fellas.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Getting the tires installed.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Once it was all said and done.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 88MJ.uggernaut
That KJ came out looking sweet! I hate the stock look of them. All it needs is tires now! Good job fellas.
Thanks alot. I got a txt from her earlier saying how much she loves it after she got the alignment and 31's
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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looks good. i am tempted to lift my gfs. been looking into it since she got it.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Go for it. Backs easy, as far as the front............yeah, good luck. But I'll give the best advice and walk you thry it if you need. Now my wifes thinking about lifting her Commander. Here we go again...........
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Looks good, I have been thinking about talking my mom into letting me do that with her KJ. Thanks for the build.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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yes its still a jeep. Im just a little bitter that i crushed my thumb! Still had fun though and am looking forward to working on xj's again!
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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Nice lift/wheels.... Them KJ's go places, all they need is some lift and good set of M/T tires... the diesel has some stick !!!

Cheers
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCJeeper
yes its still a jeep. Im just a little bitter that i crushed my thumb! Still had fun though and am looking forward to working on xj's again!
pics???
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Page 1. On the build thread.......the glove between the coils
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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