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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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Had to slap the back end together in a hurry today, so its setting on all 4 tire. I still gotta tear it back down to have the s-10 bushings replaced, weld the perches on, & replace the u bolts. She looks so much shorter!!!

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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 02:30 AM
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I think it looks awesome! Glad to see it on it's own weight!
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Nice man! I like it. the stretch looks good and so does the back end!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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how is chopping the xj gonna affect the unibody
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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do it wrong it'll fold like a taco
do it right (cage, stiffeners) - nothing
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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I wouldn't say it will fold like a taco, but its not good on it! The unibody can take a lot more abuse than people think. Sure over time wheeling like we do would fatigue, & even start to buckle the unibody... but its not gonna fold like a taco! That doesn't mean it shouldn't be reinforced though. Hence the frame plating & saving for the costly DOM!
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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ok so maaaaaayyybe I exaggerated a little
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Now ya gotta push that front end forward to even it out with the back!
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Ya once I go full widths...
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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this build is pretty stinkin awsome!!! lovin the body mods
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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So the jeep finally got some love last night. Finished the pass side, but the HF grinder crapped out on me, so I didn't get much done.

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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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i use the crap out of my HF grinder - still going strong. Get the one with the paddle switch - much better than the others
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Eh for the paddle style they wanted $45, so I just got another $14, 4". It'll get the job done!
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Yeah my HF has gone through probably a 100+ wheels on it, ive literally used the **** outta it. And still goin strong!
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Yeah my HF has gone through probably a 100+ wheels on it, ive literally used the **** outta it. And still goin strong!
X3! When it went out I bought a new one, warrantyed the bad one, then returned the new one in box....
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