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Old May 10, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Got the Jeep all nice and pretty for a show I'm in tomorrow for Stone Off-Road. Here's hoping for a win.
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Old May 11, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Ended up winning the mid-size SUV category!
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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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That's what I'm talkin' about! Who says well built jeeps can't look good?!?!
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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
That's what I'm talkin' about! Who says well built jeeps can't look good?!?!
Thanks! I don't think I've ever cleaned it up THAT much. It's got some scrapes and small dents in it but I try to keep it looking good even with taking it off road as much as possible.

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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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Went to install a new rear soft brake line and discovered that both the passenger and driver hard lines are bad on the rear so that's yet another project to do. But I also figured that since I was taking up to the shop to get some new upgrades installed I'd just let them deal with changing out the lines. Not that it's hard to do, but I just didn't feel like bending and flaring new lines. So to the shop it went, soft brake pedal, springs with spacers, short arms, and all. Waiting were some goodies ready to be installed.
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The old 3" springs with 1.5" spacers on the right, new 4.5" coils that are going in:
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New coils are in and looking beautiful!
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On the lift getting stuff torn out and new stuff put in. Those arms hanging down don't look all that short. What on earth could be going in???
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While it's in the capable hands of Stone Off-Road I figured I'd start getting a new Hi-Lift mount built that will be added to the tire carrier. Just cut some angle I had laying around to form the base and welded them all together then added a piece of plate that will act as the support that the jack will bolt to. The base will be welded to the swing arm of the carrier and another piece will be added that will tie into the uprights on the carrier to make all secure.

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Old May 27, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Did you figure out your DW issue? The new D30 fix it?
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Old May 28, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MichiganCherokee
Did you figure out your DW issue? The new D30 fix it?
That and a new durango box has greatly helped but my lower arms were throwing my caster off and I think that's the last of it. With the new ones going in I should be good. I'll post it up once it's back on the road either today or tomorrow.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Getting the brackets test fitted. Once I'm happy with it I'll clean up the rails and weld 'em on.
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So nice!
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Old May 28, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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So sexy!
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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LA's are installed!
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Old May 31, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Did some test flexing and discovered that longer brake lines are in order. I thought Chevy fullsize lines would be long enough but apparently not.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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That wheel tire combo is killer man. But promise me one thing, don't get rid of the two lights and the roof rail on top. That's how I identify your jeep in pictures lol it's you signature look.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepxj1234
That wheel tire combo is killer man. But promise me one thing, don't get rid of the two lights and the roof rail on top. That's how I identify your jeep in pictures lol it's you signature look.
Haha! That's how I find him in the parking lot!
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Old May 31, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepxj1234
That wheel tire combo is killer man. But promise me one thing, don't get rid of the two lights and the roof rail on top. That's how I identify your jeep in pictures lol it's you signature look.
Thanks! And I plan on keeping them until I do a LED bar which is a LONG ways off
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Unreal Jeep, man. Definitely an inspiration for where I wanna take mine. Will be following this one for sure!
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