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Old 02-20-2022, 01:33 PM
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4.5" RE Leaf Springs and SYE ordered...
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Back home for good and time to paint the long arm... i have a month off work so i need to get this xj back in shape
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Snapped 2 xmember bolts... had to drill it out. Instructions call to drill and tap to 1/2" anyway...

8x1/2 bolts total including the tie ins


Time to do the SYE.. Im leaving town for a week so itll have to wait until then
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Rear lift is done.... 33s or 35s
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Lift is done. Just have to remove old control arms, measure. And install new long arms

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I present to you.... 35s
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Old 07-30-2022, 06:23 PM
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did a thing today...

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Sold the XJ. Lifted the MJ. Updated front end on it. Still need to even the front, or lower the rear.

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Goodbye Grandma Gold!
That MJ is going to be great
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RIP
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After the baby I couldn't afford to work on two jeeps time and money. Eventually I'll get a stock 2 door and keep it nice and simple again...
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