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Old 02-09-2009, 10:03 PM
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I bought her in the fall of 08. She's a 96 Classic with 4.0L 5 spd. She had 196,000 on her and a broken sway bar link. The shocks were also completely shot. This is how it sat when I bought it




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So then I decided to go with a lift and some new rubber. Due to my budget at the time I decided with a RC 3" lift with the AAL. I know its not the best option but at this time it works best for me. I also decided on 31x10.50x15 Treadwright ATB's for the rubber. Here is how she sits now







I'm still trying to figure out where I want to go from here. New rims are definitely in the future, funny how a 5 yr old daughter adjusts priorites. I'm new to this Jeep thing, and feel like I learn something every day.
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Is this a DD or a trail rig?
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Good looking Jeep, dude.
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looks like a nice place to start! The 3" lift really gives it a mean look.
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Originally Posted by 94xjstud
Is this a DD or a trail rig?
Definite DD for now. Someday it will become a winter/trail rig once I find another car I want to drive daily.
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looks good , i know what you mean about the kid comes first i got my self a 2yr old and he takes up most time and $$$
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Looking good..My kids cost way more then the jeep..
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Looking good..My kids cost way more then the jeep..
That's the truth, and she's not getting any cheaper lol
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That's the truth, and she's not getting any cheaper lol


Wait until she hits her teen years. Enjoy the early years and all that disposable income b/c when she hits the teens that will be history.

You may have enough left to keep the oil changed in the Jeep.
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nice, you should consider going to badlands with us
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