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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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i wanna play.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Update: Got some 4.56's, Detroit Locker in the rear, Eaton E-Locker up front. What a huge difference both on and off-road. It's like a different rig.

Now, when I get time, this goes on next . . .

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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Got the winch mounted, wired and spooled.

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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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looking good. That is the winch I am looking at for my MJ build.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Took my son out on a little wheeling trip last weekend. No real plans, just decided to go at the last minute.

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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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I absolutely love this build, as I said before. I'm also really glad you got that bumper because that's the exact one (DIY kit and everything) that I'm hoping to get. How are you liking it so far?
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bzauche
I absolutely love this build, as I said before. I'm also really glad you got that bumper because that's the exact one (DIY kit and everything) that I'm hoping to get. How are you liking it so far?
Thanks.

No real issues with the bumper. I did have to oval out the holes on the frame tie-ins just a bit to get the steering box holes to line up. Everything else was perfect. I was concerned about losing too much approach angle, but ran a fairly hard trail a couple weeks ago and so far it hasn't been a problem. I think for the money it's a great bumper and I like how it looks.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Little update. I've been able to sell off some extra stuff that's been taking up space in the garage. Decided to take the extra $$ and step up to a set of Truck-Lite LED headlights. Huge improvement.

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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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lights look good!!!
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent T
Little update. I've been able to sell off some extra stuff that's been taking up space in the garage. Decided to take the extra $$ and step up to a set of Truck-Lite LED headlights. Huge improvement.
Man you must be out there waxing that thing and cleaning the wheels with a tooth brush every weekend... Haha I've never seen a jeep get cleaner as the build progresses. Your jeep has influenced my plans in many ways though. Keep it up.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Where did you get the headlights from?
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepxj1234
Man you must be out there waxing that thing and cleaning the wheels with a tooth brush every weekend... Haha I've never seen a jeep get cleaner as the build progresses. Your jeep has influenced my plans in many ways though. Keep it up.
Thanks. It's a 30 footer really. Up close it has plenty of Arizona pinstriping and dents / scratches. Hasn't been waxed since I've owned it the past year and a half and it does get wheeled on occasion. It definitely photographs better than it really is.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Red82
Where did you get the headlights from?
http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/tlc27450c-p.html
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Brent T

Thanks. It's a 30 footer really. Up close it has plenty of Arizona pinstriping and dents / scratches. Hasn't been waxed since I've owned it the past year and a half and it does get wheeled on occasion. It definitely photographs better than it really is.
Lol if you say so. Well still a really clean heep.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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honestly love the jeep, cage wheels and tires, and front bumper...awsome build and was it hard wheelin with no lockers in the beginning? it looked like you got up some pretty crazy stuff lol
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