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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Pistol-McGee
Tool fan driving a lifted XJ. How the hell do you get any better then that?

What kinda wheels are those? i really like them and i want a set now

Build is lookin pretty good, GL ill be subscribing

Hey thanks man! tool has been my favorite band my whole life.

These wheels are eagle alloys, the PO put these on and luckily i really digg them so i wont be changing them for quite a while.

thanks for your subscription!
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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I have to get a few things wrapped up, and then we can take another stab at the fenders. I'll give you a hollar when I have a bit-o-time...
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by COSXJFAN
I have to get a few things wrapped up, and then we can take another stab at the fenders. I'll give you a hollar when I have a bit-o-time...

Sounds-o- good! replaced all the studs in the rear, so were good on that
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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AND this will be going in very soon!

cobra 19 ultra 3. getting an antenna for it within a couple days

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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cleaning up wires on top. just tucked them under the light bar. thank god for zip ties. extra wire on top is okay with me as long as its out of the way.

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relocated the relays

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and cleaned up on the floor as well (passenger seat floor)

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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found a nice little spot for my cb to be set up. waiting on brackets for it.

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wanting an antenna mounted here.

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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If you haven't already bought the brackets, you can use the small "L" brackets that can be purchased at about any home improvement place, and even Wally World. As for the antenna, the antenna can be cleaned right off of there, ask me how I know. I would suggest a roof top mount with a spring. Mag mounts work just fine, and will tend to pop off before they damage the antenna too much, if they come in contact with a limb, or something. The mount, like the one you posted, are kinda pricey, IIRC. They are good for an XJ that isn't going to see tight trails, but you live in CO, so good luck with that one!!
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by COSXJFAN
If you haven't already bought the brackets, you can use the small "L" brackets that can be purchased at about any home improvement place, and even Wally World. As for the antenna, the antenna can be cleaned right off of there, ask me how I know. I would suggest a roof top mount with a spring. Mag mounts work just fine, and will tend to pop off before they damage the antenna too much, if they come in contact with a limb, or something. The mount, like the one you posted, are kinda pricey, IIRC. They are good for an XJ that isn't going to see tight trails, but you live in CO, so good luck with that one!!
Thanks Kyle! ill get to that soon. the bracket part wont be too hard. you can just drill straight into the plastic below your wheel right? with short screws that is. im gonna go ahead and do the roof mount, looks cooler anyways. ALWAYS go with whats cooler haha.
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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wheeling on mt. herman. doing some flex



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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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A little rundown of my light set up.

hole drilled above passenger side b-pillar

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was going to go down all the way through b-pillar but hit bloackage from the seat belt mount so went across the roof and over to the a-pillar.

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went down and underneath the glove box

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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a little messy at first underneath the glove box but got that cleaned up.

where would we be without zip ties

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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a different view

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Switch wires out of the center console, getting some velcro strips to place them right behind the cup holders

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Wires feeding from dash through he firewall to the relays, then along to the battery

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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Nice job on the build so far! Looks similar to mine but a 4 door! Ever end up using pool noodles? I sure need to pick some up..
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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SWEET jeep man! i love the work you have done to it!
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kellan_musseau
Nice job on the build so far! Looks similar to mine but a 4 door! Ever end up using pool noodles? I sure need to pick some up..
I appreciate it man! nah i havent gotten around to, trying to find a friend that has one. im sure itll work just fine..

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SWEET jeep man! i love the work you have done to it!

Thanks dude, your right what you said on your own thread... its the MONEY (lack thereof) that is the problem with a jeep build

please feel free to give any criticism and feedback with my build
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