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Old 06-13-2012, 04:50 PM
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I've been lurking on here for a while now and decided that i have enough done (so far) to start a build thread on my jeep. I've had it for about a month now and im loving it.

when i first brought her home. My brothers 2wd creepin on the right. Apologize for the less than great pictures.
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First thing that did was had to get the CEL off so i ran the codes and got the p0700 and p0705 codes. So after reading many posts on here about the codes, i decided it was the neutral safety switch. So i went ahead and opted for the cleaning the one i have, as apposed to the 250$ new switch. So after taking it off (sorry no real pics of the process) i cleaned the inside which was bogged down with old grease and gunk. put it back on and bam the check engine light was off.
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Next on the list was to deal with the driver side window not being able to roll down, which i hated. So a quick trip to the pick n pull i had a new window motor for 15$
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Sitting next to my brothers jeep while i was still stock.
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Washed and Waxed looking nice
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Next was the best part of the whole process. Went to the pick n pull for shyts and giggles and found me a whole suspension lift and tires that were pretty much brand new.

a little before and after action.
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And thats where im at right now, being broke cant get you any upgrades.......
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A little fun with what flex i have (front sway till connected)
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Selling the green bean (taurus) soon so can get some money. Plan on getting jcr front bumper, adj track bar, and a bigger tie rod. and other stuff i cant think of.
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and a bigger tie rod.
why.
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why.
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because i went through a puddle i was told was only sapposed a foot deep and ended up door deep in water and putting like a 4 degree bend in it.
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get a ZJ tie rod from the junk yard for $18. should hold up fine
dont waste your money on an aftermarket tie rod.
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Originally Posted by Atmos
get a ZJ tie rod from the junk yard for $18. should hold up fine
dont waste your money on an aftermarket tie rod.
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Been a while since i updated but i got some stuff in the mix. put on the dynomax super turbo kit got a little ruble to it not too loud, cant beat it for the price though. Ordered a jcr front pre runner bumper as well, also got a deal on a set of 5 17 inch moabs and 255x75x17 bfg mud terrain km,s. 250 miles and still got the nipples on them.
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