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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Can you snap a few more pictures of the back bumper. I'd like to see how it lines up with the rear quarter panel. Thanks!
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RedStar
Can you snap a few more pictures of the back bumper. I'd like to see how it lines up with the rear quarter panel. Thanks!
It lines up pretty well. One side is a bit low but I have not had time to get under there and align it some more. I have shackle relocation brackets and I had to trim/grind them some to get it up as high as it is. Without the brackets, it would line up pretty nice. I get some pics tomorrow as I put the header and down pipe on.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Houston Kid
It lines up pretty well. One side is a bit low but I have not had time to get under there and align it some more. I have shackle relocation brackets and I had to trim/grind them some to get it up as high as it is. Without the brackets, it would line up pretty nice. I get some pics tomorrow as I put the header and down pipe on.
Thanks man. Did you have to do any extra drilling? Drop the gas tank? Overall, how hard was the install?
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RedStar
Thanks man. Did you have to do any extra drilling? Drop the gas tank? Overall, how hard was the install?
No drilling nor drop the tank. It's pretty much a direct bolt on.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Houston Kid
No drilling nor drop the tank. It's pretty much a direct bolt on.
Awesome. Thanks man.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RedStar
Awesome. Thanks man.
Pics of the bumper alignment.

It is backed into the garage and I cannot get a full shot of the whole bumper. Like I said, it lines up perfect on one side but I have to get under there and trip the shackle relocation bracket on the other side so it can go up about 1/3" to be perfect.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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Decided to pull the head to get new springs, valves, and guides as well as resurfaced. APN header came in today.
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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I dropped they cylinder head off today to have it reworked. Then this afternoon I prepped the block for the install.
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Alright. Head is on with new springs, guides, cleaned up valves, and resurfaced deck. Shop said it was a little warped, but not a lot. Header and intake manifold are one. Jeep is running nice now. Lot more pep with all of the new and redone stuff. It is breathing a lot easier now.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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New horns that really work. Very loud and might make people actually get out of the way.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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New procomp 3.5" full leaf springs added.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Stock vs old stance vs current. Look at the back tires and you can see how much the old AAL OEM springs were sagging.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Love that paint job!
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Some more.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Love that paint job!
Thanks. Maaco special.
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