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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:50 AM
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Well i have a build on the other forum, but i figured id post it here too.

What were working with:
Silver 98 Grand cherokee laredo
3.55 Diffs
NP242
I6 with 150,000 miles

Things i've done:
Replaced Valve cover gasket
Painted the cladding and bumpers black
15% tint
installed DDM 8K HIDs (kudos Adam Erbo)
Clear heads
IRO 3.5 F<R
New 32" BFG ATs
15x8 MB wheels


Later:
Regear to Yukon 4.56s
33" KM2
Roof Rack with KC daylighters
Custom Bumpers
Complete engine overhaul

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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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Some stocker shots:



8K HIDs (THANKS ERB)



Painted the "cladding"

15% Tint



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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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MY IRO lift





And new tires and wheels





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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Did you buy that from someone's grandma?

Seriously, that's one clean ZJ! Can't wait to see it with the lift and tires
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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No..lol No grandma
im the 3rd owner..Supposedly the guy took really good care of it. So we'll see how she holds up!
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Love seeing another zj on here, if you need anything let me know!
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Nice lookin' ZJ. I'll be watchin' your progress.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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My Jeep is gone? WTH?

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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MallCrawlerZJ
Love seeing another zj on here, if you need anything let me know!
Thanks man! I sinceraly appreciate that

Originally Posted by ol"blue
Nice lookin' ZJ. I'll be watchin' your progress.

Thank you!
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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stolen? or getting worked on?
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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prob getting lifted...

nice looking zj. i love the post '96 interiors.

will be watching your build.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Here we go boys..All finished up..Rides 100% better than stock..I love it, guys at the shop did a killer job..I bought a steering stab i havent put on yet..







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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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she takes off pretty good..Shes a little slow though (3.55) gears ouch! lol
Overall its not that bad..Actually avg 16.5 MPG on the ride home and now around town..I get turned heads now..lol
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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looks good man!!
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 06:21 AM
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thank ya!
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