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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by stev-o
nice build props to u
Thanks!


Should also post that I now have the proper voltage regulator to run the ZJ 136amp alt in my Renix, part number VR101. Huge thanks to Ryan(builtnotbought89') for making THIS write up!
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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I like what you have done so far! Keep it up.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Skipper
I like what you have done so far! Keep it up.

Thank you! I plan on it!



Just a couple updates. In the process of installing new front axle seals, axle u-joints, rear axle seals, and a few other odds and ends in preparation for the next wheeling adventure. The wheel base will also be receiving a stretch via control arms I found in the for sale section on here.
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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The new control arms were a great upgrade and made the wheelbase about 1.5" longer. I enjoyed beating on the Jeep this past weekend. Happy to report that there were no major issues. More dents, broken tail light, broken grill, and a other trail damage happened(tried hard not to get it). Trees are hard avoid to on some trails at Redbird, especially when sloppy like it was. Fortunately I don't have to dump any more money into it before wheeling again. A locker would be nice! Here is a few pics with my rig from the weekend.

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If you want to see more from the trip CLICK
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Finally producing a shot of the new-to-me control arms. The uppers are fixed IronMan4x4 and the lowers are adjustable Rough Country.

And of course they are crappy cell pics....

I am flexing in the second pic, if you were wondering.

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Money well spent. I'm very happy with the upgrade.

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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Hood pins installed to replace the cable release latch that was on it's last leg. I like the end result much better than I thought I would.

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Wheeling Badlands this weekend. Pretty damn pumped!!
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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very clean man! looks great!
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Thanks! My Jeep seems to progressively get less "clean".
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Mine was never " clean " but I did just give her a good ol washin for this weekend.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 96xjgreenbean
Mine was never " clean " but I did just give her a good ol washin for this weekend.

Gotta have a clean Jeep to wheel! I'm pumped, Justin!
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Some pics from my Badlands adventure. Broke the rear axle yoke once and sheared the u-joint band bolts. So, I lost rear drive twice. Fixed the first break in the quarry, and loaded on the trailer the second. It was a chilly day for wheelin, but a damn good one! Saw some great rigs, met a new face or two, continued to evolve my off road driving skills, and wheeled hard. Thinking i need to lock a diff someday...

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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 90XJkid
Some pics from my Badlands adventure. Broke the rear axle yoke once and sheared the u-joint band bolts. So, I lost rear drive twice. Fixed the first break in the quarry, and loaded on the trailer the second. It was a chilly day for wheelin, but a damn good one! Saw some great rigs, met a new face or two, continued to evolve my off road driving skills, and wheeled hard. Thinking i need to lock a diff someday...
Lookin like alot of fun
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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nice pics man!
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by stev-o
Lookin like alot of fun
Very much so!

Originally Posted by jbetit
nice pics man!
Thanks! I am sure its the same for you, you miss some of the best pics because you are too busy wheelin. There are some more HERE
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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I was doing some light wheelin on a friend's property, when....

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Looks like the retaining bolt/pin for the center pin backed out allowing the center pin to spin and wear until it broke. I am tired of breaking this D35. Hope to find a C8.25 29spline with 3.07s soon. If I can't buy one for a good price I'll fix mine.
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