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Old 01-12-2018, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by adriaanvn99
Yeah the IRO steering rod is a solid piece of equipment. Paired with the Moog TRE's I think it will be quite a decent upgrade from stock. I got it on Black Friday for just over $50, and then $24 x2 for the Moog's. All in all just under $100.

You need to use the 99 Durango Box without the snow plow feature. It has exact same bolt pattern as the XJ box, but it is a bit beefier.

Sounds good, keep it up!

Okay so just Tie Rod you paid $50 I see its $79 normal price. I'll look into that wouldn't hurt to upgrade some things once I get a few other items sorted out. Added to the list!
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Here is a comparison picture of how the Jeep is currently sitting vs how it will sit with the new springs. As of right now, it has Rubicon Express 3.5” coils up front, with a Rough Country 3” full leaf pack (11 months old).

I stuck the Hi-Lift jack into the hitch and jacked it up about 2 clicks. This is more or less where the Rubicon Express 3.5” full leaf pack will sit once it arrives Friday.




Jacked up 2 clicks



How the Jeep is sitting right now
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should sit perfect
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Maiden voyage done today! No major flaws at all. Also mounted a fire extinguisher in the rear cubby hole





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Maiden voyage done today! No major flaws at all. Also mounted a fire extinguisher in the rear cubby hole

Really nice looking build!
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Looking pretty sexy!
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Really nice looking build!
Thank you sir! Next up is a pair of V2's. I think it will compliment the aesthetics nicely
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Looking pretty sexy!
Thank you! Still a few things to be done
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Jeep is coming along nicely, and the V2's will look great.
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Got around to installing the new rear 3.5” RE leaf packs. At first it was much higher than I anticipated, but after the last 2 weeks it has settled nicely. Happy with the stance for now. I also installed the IRO and Moog tie rod ends which tightened up the steering slightly.







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Looks great! Jealous of that nice dry weather to play in.
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Originally Posted by adriaanvn99
Got around to installing the new rear 3.5” RE leaf packs. At first it was much higher than I anticipated, but after the last 2 weeks it has settled nicely. Happy with the stance for now. I also installed the IRO and Moog tie rod ends which tightened up the steering slightly.







What area/ trail is this? I'm down in Tucson and looking for some easy/ open trails to stretch out my new (to me) Jeep.
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Originally Posted by Plummer
What area/ trail is this? I'm down in Tucson and looking for some easy/ open trails to stretch out my new (to me) Jeep.
This was at Bulldog Canyon OHV area. It is a relatively easy trail and has some nice views. You do need a permit to enter the gate (permit is free)

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto...telprdb5348179
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What Led pods did you use for the front bumper? I really like that look of them integrated in like that.
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What Led pods did you use for the front bumper? I really like that look of them integrated in like that.
Thanks - they are LED flush mount cubes. I just made cutouts in the stock steel bumper with a cutoff wheel. I wasn’t sure if it was going to work well originally, so I bought a pair of cheapish Nilights (
Amazon Amazon
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