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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Back in October I purchased a stock 99 that was red in color.
I want to apologize to the owners out there that have red, I hate red, my x liked red. She tore up red. I hate red
Olive drab green in 48 hours
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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In November I joined CF and began my addiction. I also learned that the 3" blocks were going to be the death of me, so I took them off.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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In December I began fender trimming. I rolled the pinch weld too. I searched every thread on fenders to get this done without a welder. I cut my fenders with snips and a grinding wheel
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Uncle Sam Bestoweth upon me: my money back...3" Rustys AAL.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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I added two leaves from my donor 94 for a total of six per side. Before and after
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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February brought me some BFG all terrain TA/KO 31x10.50x15s
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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To date:
Rusty's 3" AAL + leaves from donor
Rusty's beefy tubular LCA's and UCA'S
JKS quick discos
RE complete Poly Performance bushing set
Rustys shocks
Went from 225 75 15's to 31x10.50 15's
New Radiator
Pioneer CD w/aux jack
8" bass tube w/800watt amp
KC Daylighters on the roof
Stream light 140w Halogens on the bumper
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Recently fabbed a base roof rack.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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That muted flat olive green is a great color, nice choice. Did you paint the interior door trim to match or is it still the dreaded-ex's fave color?
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Luv2mud
That muted flat olive green is a great color, nice choice. Did you paint the interior door trim to match or is it still the dreaded-ex's fave color?
Yes unfortunately I still have to do the insides, sigh...colder weather put a damper on my painting. I still have to look at that frikkin color till my budget says otherwise.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Changed water pump today, on the side of the freeway. I was in luck, I could walk down the embankment and cross a street to an Advance Auto. Changed thermostat while I was at it. Glad I had my tools...
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Cut my front bumper and added 2" budget boost on top of my 3". Trimmed and reinstalled fender flares.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Added tow rings and some chain to front. Looks mean, but functional. Tested it by pulling out a stump. No tweakage. Photo taken at Haspin 4/13/2012
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Nice to see another OD XJ..... heres mine
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ Jake
Nice to see another OD XJ..... heres mine
Sweet XJ! They could be twins! I like the roof rack.
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