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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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So just picked this up. I kinda gave up on my 94....rust bucket. But I had done enough work to it to get 250% what I bought her for....

So I bring you...

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Well...not so big yet....

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I know everyone always wants to know what your plans are...but I don't want to be that guy that changes his mind every other day...so I am going to leave that open for now.

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$1250
1998 4.0 AX-15
2 Door
218k miles
Runs PERFECT
All stock....

Right now I want to fix the little stuff.
It has the infamous instrument panel issue, the rear hatch won't open from the outside, the Aux fan is missing...just not there.

Other than that....she is good to go....and most important for a guy who comes from Ohio....NO RUST!

I will update as I can....first I will probably start with the fixes and performance.

I have a garage full of parts....goal is to have her ready for the trails by the last week in September.

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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I have a set of turbines...was thinking of painting them like this for Clifford....

Whatya'll think?

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Just got all the tune up stuff...change over to Rotella and copper point ignition parts.

Ordered a sunroof and 702's...

Putting together an exhaust system from performance-curve.com

That's a start...

Going to go with a 3.5" lift. Already have leafs lined up from a buddy....had them for only 5 trips before parting the Jeep so they are next to new.

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmy21669
I have a set of turbines...was thinking of painting them like this for Clifford....

Whatya'll think?

that would look pretty good on there.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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subscribed, jimmy. gotta love 2 doors.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Oh yeah....and i am measuring that rack for the rear inside....it is very small...covers 1/4 the roof? Anyway, not keeping it up there.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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subscribed.....
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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SUB'D!
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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They love me....they really love me...lol
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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They love me....they really love me...lol
haha
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Sub'd.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Ok...I am ready to reveal some plans.

Engine: 99 intake, Bored TB with Spectre Cowl CAI, rebuilt 702 injectors, APN header, and full mandrel bent exhaust system from performance-curve.com, new BEEFY motor mounts.

Suspension: 3.5" lift with 5100 Bilsteins, adjustable UCA/LCA, Adj Track bar, etc etc

Tires/Wheels: Turbines as shown above with an MT good on and off road (KM2, MTR, Grabber?)...would like to go 33x10.5

That will be round one.

Repairs to the little stuff I inherited from PO will start this weekend.


I am also looking into different kind of flares that will allow me to cut for clearance but maintain a nice clean look.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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Round 2 will be bumpers and armor....I have some wonderful ideas there....
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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i love this jeep 2-door red with vent windows and 5-speed...lucky
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