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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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So the build hasn't really gotten any where just painted the rear bumper. I'm now selling my 4 wheeler to pay for parts. Here's What I'm planning:
-custom double shear track bar
-shackle relocation brackets
-4.5" coil springs (my dad got 8" coils)
-engo 9000lb winch
-custom winch receiver mount
-low profile rocker rails
-used t-case skid (my dads building his own crossmember)
-heavy duty headlight harness
-pilot h4 lens's and bulbs
-longer slip yoke drive shaft ( d35's drive shaft is 1" longer hopefully that stops the vibes)
-custom diff gaurds and pinion skids
-2 d-ring shackles and a chain
I'm hoping to get the gas tank skid, control arms and control arm drop, and the zj tie rod on over spring break and when the 4wheeler sells I'll start ordering parts.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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I just got done talking to rough country about my LCA's bushings and getting new ones but they dont have them any more. But they did offer me a deal on new ones. The customer service I received is awesome and makes me happy to buy from them. I would recommend rc to any one.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Thought I'd add a little custom touch to the skid plate
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Got the entire front axle out of my jeep now. I'm putting a new oil pan seal in, control arms and drops, tie rod, drag link boots, 4" springs 2 stock coil isolators, track bar drop mount and an oil change. Hopefully I can get it done before spring breaks over.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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I have the control arms all off the starter pan old gasket scraped off track bar bracket removed
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Internal engine looks real real good for 175000 miles!
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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I got the a lot done today. I now need to cut and weld my track bar drop bracket, new shocks, bar pin eliminators, drop pitman arm and bump stops.

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Axle is on control arms and springs are on. Oil pan is on
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Well I went with my cousin to buy his first car and jeep and he got one. So were going to start modding that one with him.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Sold my four wheeler today! I got 900$ to work with now
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Just ordered pilot h4 headlights, putco wiring harness, and a universal iPod window mount. I'm going to the pick n pull tomorrow with my cousin to pick up some parts for his jeep (tie rod, skid plates, visors, shackles, hatch lift handle, and dome light plastics) and my jeep (sound bar, zj pitman arm, factory rocker switches, lap belt, and headlight trim) then If I don't get a pitman arm I will order one.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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Ok how much extra drop will a zj pitman arm give
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by anothadayridin
Ok how much extra drop will a zj pitman arm give
It gives an 1" but if you plan on doing it make sure you have a good puller they're tough! I also heard it was v8 models only but not to sure. I found one online for 39.99 so I may just get that to avoid the hassle I also don't have a puller right now... The one online says it works with jeep Cherokee 2-6" lift and under it it says it's a direct replacement for grand cherokee's
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 01:17 AM
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Today I got nut strips, headlight trim, dash cover, and a jack. My cousin got a tcase skid gas tank skid visors and a rear hatch lift handle.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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I bought a Rockford fosgate punch today and wired it up to an old amp we had laying around and I am very impressed at how it works. It really thumps best part is I bought it for 40$
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Got my headlight lenses in the mail today. My cousins jeep doesn't start right cause of the ignition switch so I'm gonna try and fix that for him tomorrow. I'm also making a flag pole/ license plate holder in welding.
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