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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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I'm having some issues with my steering. some grinding noise I can't diagnose it
but I went to swap out the steering shaft and took a look at my JCR 3/16" thick spacer. bent.. don't know when that happened

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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 01:37 AM
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basically today I tried to get some more flex out of the stupid leaf springs. I didn't get very fruitful results. and I scored some sweet bilstein shocks for the rear. the yellow and blue ones FOR FWEE

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at least I got some cool poser pics out of the night

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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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gets doorless mod. goes mud wheeling

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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Ive done it its fune
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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You need bigger axles man!
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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You need bigger axles
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 03:53 AM
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finally got some decent wheeling pics. I've been having a blast wheeling it up in reno. also I need some sliders I think I sealed my passnenger rear door shut lol

been wheeling twice. should be some more pics from the first trip to come. and going wheeling again tomorrow night
trail damage so far: both rockers, rear bumper, front fender and turn signal

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wish I had a good pic of this waterfall. it was actually pretty rough.

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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 04:09 AM
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free cars get smashed! good times

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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 04:10 AM
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here is the other side of that last waterfall. pictures never do justice. Alboy's rig is on 40's

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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
got my build sheet.
I have the factory 8.25?
went out and checked, roger that 8.25 confirmed. I had never even thought to look I just assumed 35

Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE
Model Year 1993
Body Model XJ J L 74

*A7 Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
APAS Monotone Paint
ARUP SE Decor Group
BARP 90 Amp Alternator
BCDP 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
**** Mini Floor Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GEHS Fixed Door Vent Glass
GRCP Left Painted Mirror
GUBS Driver Mirror
GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
HAA Air Conditioning
JAZS Analog Instrument Cluster
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJFS Single Low Note Horn
K27P STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
MB1S Black Front Bumper
MB5S Black Rear Bumper
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFFS Black Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
NAE California Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RABS AM/FM Radio
RCBS 2 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCES Alcantara Wrap Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TMDS P215/75R15 BSW All Season Tires
TZHP Michelin Brand Tires
WJDS 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
I know I'm a little late to the party... How did you get all this info? At Chrysler?
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Awesome xj man! But you have terrible. luck haha one question. What backspacing do you have on your wheels?
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by harley182
you have terrible luck haha
thank you for sympathizing. I really do have bad luck lol. the wheels are 4"BS (cragar soft 8's)
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
thank you for sympathizing. I really do have bad luck lol. the wheels are 4"BS (cragar soft 8's)
Awesome thanks. I have a 4.5" lift and going to run 33's. I like how much of your tires stick out with the trimmed fenders. Not to far but not tucked under either. Looks like I found the backspacing I want
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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If I had a do-over I would get 3.75" or even 3.5"
but the soft 8's only go down to 4
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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well the jeep didn't come home with me last night. I think it's finally time for a fresh start. it's safe to say this build thread is over

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