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Old 05-05-2013, 07:52 PM
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Here is the start to my build. I am finally getting around to starting this thread. I have had the jeep now for almost 2 years. I got stationed at Fort Meade, Md after a year in the Army. My dad who is a truck driver made some room on his flat bed trailer and brought it to me from Spokane Washington. Pretty nice thing to do.So the nice thing about this jeep is that I actually have known the other 2 owners. Hopefully it turns out to be everything I want in a jeep I don't plan on getting rid of it. Here is how it started
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Here is where I'm at now. I plan to post most of the things that I have done.
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Old 05-05-2013, 08:22 PM
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love the black hood. my xj is white and i am contemplating painted the hood a matte black
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Thanks I really like the old Mopar look. Just as a warning don't try to paint your hood outside it will get ruined. I learned that the hard way. :banghead:
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Started with my 4.5 RC lift. Still had the 31x10.5R15s
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Then I got the windows tinted and cleaned up the interior. Installed new carpet after Dupli Color bed lining the tub. I also did the head liner with black vinyl.
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New Carpet
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Then got the MT BAJA MTZ 33's and cut my flares.
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Then I added some more parts.
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L&L Fab winch bumper
RC Shackle relocation kit
RC Shock bar pin eliminator kits
1" spring cups
new shock bushings
flomaster super44
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Painting my wheels with my best helper. I have had these for 10 years and they have been on 4 of my Cherokees. I used Rustoleum Semi-Gloss black spray cans to paint them. I have found that it is really durable paint.http://www.lowes.com/pd_244425-90-23...roduct_price|0
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I picked up a Novak Conversions Cable Shifter Kit. It shifts amazing and it is way better than the stock linkage.
http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/sk2xc.htm
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Had my best helper install my L&L Fab bumper. Great Product very stout.
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My favorite thing about working on my jeep is that my daughter actually helps me. Future jeeper in the making.
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Finally did the cut and fold on my leave. Turned out pretty good.
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