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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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My aspirations aren't to go too huge although I'm sure once it's lifted I'll want what everyone wants which is to go bigger.
I'm aiming to fit 32s on 16" moabs
3-4" of lift
Black wherever I can tastefully paint it.
Sound system in the future
Bolt ons on the motor...maybe someday an Eaton SC.
For now she has humblr beginnings and I can't wait to see where she takes me

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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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Bone stock no rust
Slight hood hail damage repairable

Clean title

Has minor leaks from valve cover and oil filter adapter.(stupid adapter)

Otherwise 9/10 I'll give 'er.
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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15% tint in front windows and krylon fusion gloss painted and clear coated grille.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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Crown "red" valve cover and gasket...
Oil filter adapter delete
(Oil leaks cured)(for now)
Accel ignition kit installed last night

Retrofitted projector housings
Smoked corners and signals

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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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Beautiful and clean!

Keep an eye on those housings. I had the same ones and they melted after a week on the jeep.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ZombieResponseJeep
Beautiful and clean!

Keep an eye on those housings. I had the same ones and they melted after a week on the jeep.
Hey thanks!
I'll will keep an eye on em. The lenses at least are glass. Hopefully the rest of it holds up. I'm only running 35W hids so they won't get toooo hot.
Right now I'm debating on whether or not to buy a spectre cowl intake...really mixed reviews I feel like...
I had a k&n cai on my s10 and I guess it made a good bit of noise but really I loved it...made a good growl, I just don't know if this 4.0 is capable of growling haha its more of a tractor.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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Pics with the new bumper......not on yet of course
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 99XJake
Pics with the new bumper......not on yet of course
Did you make that?
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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Guy in does Moines did

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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Have those headlights and clear markers too! Love the look but having rocks as headlights would be just as useful as those headlights.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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I really like it
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Love a good classic, and a pretty rare color, too...nice xj man!
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by FreddyD'Apice
Have those headlights and clear markers too! Love the look but having rocks as headlights would be just as useful as those headlights.
Usually I'd agree with ya man but these are retrofits! Courtesy of our man choo_31.

I'll post output pics when I get the hids in.
I am like beyond happy with the bumper. The middle piece will be perfect for a light bar

And as much as I never thought I'd have a gold vehicle I am pretty in love with this gold.

License plates gonna say "24K"

Don't make fun of me lol
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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The paint is desert sand pearl....how majestic
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 10:32 AM
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I like the plate idea haha. If my jeep was gold then those would probs be my plates too
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