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Old 09-19-2010, 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 09-19-2010, 02:35 PM
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More of the build pics
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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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Getting the tires installed.
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Once it was all said and done.
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Old 09-19-2010, 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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looks good. i am tempted to lift my gfs. been looking into it since she got it.
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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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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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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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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 !!!

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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!
pics???
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Page 1. On the build thread.......the glove between the coils
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