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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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This is my first jeep and my way of getting into tight trail riding. Been off roading full size Dodge trucks for 10 years. Going to start small and work my way up. All modifications will be bolted on. No custom work or welding unless it is 100% necessary. All modifications will be done by me with basic hand tools. The first few months i will be gathering parts for my build so stay tuned.


The way it sits now after removing side molding and tinting the windows.

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Picked these up last week. 35" KM2s



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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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wow! 35's already!? haha how high are you playing on going?
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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nice already thinking big haha but wat are u planing on doing to fit em???
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by brendancfarrell
wow! 35's already!? haha how high are you playing on going?
Originally Posted by longshot4612
nice already thinking big haha but wat are u planing on doing to fit em???
6.5" lift with some cut work on the front and a cut and fold rear. Still cant make my mind up on the brand. Rode in a club members 99xj with a 8" RC long arm on it yesterday. A lil tall for my taste but it rode just as good as stock which was odd to me. At first when i bought it was planning on just doing 33s but ive never owned a vehicle with smaller than 35s so i was like nah can't go that route. Hell my tow rig runs 37s
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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man i wish my km2s were 35s

looking forward to your build, and wheeling with you in the near future!
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by IZAREBL
man i wish my km2s were 35s

looking forward to your build, and wheeling with you in the near future!
Ahh you will get , modding is a disease lol
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Ahhh, about time! LOL

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Our 6.5" LA kit rides better than stock on the highway - seriously. LA is the way to go!

Looking forward to seeing this silver streak in person!
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Ahhh, about time! LOL

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Our 6.5" LA kit rides better than stock on the highway - seriously. LA is the way to go!

Looking forward to seeing this silver streak in person!
Yeah i know right. I wouldnt even consider anything but long arm with this much lift. Im actually contemplating on pieceing together my own setup from various companies. Every kit out there has its pro and cons. Build mine without any cons
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Picked up some beef for the front yesterday. Will probably go ahead and install sometime this week. Need to paint the frame tie ins today some time.

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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ahh i need long arms. my lift is somewhat pieced together with rough country, rubicon express, and rustys parts and i think its the way to go. kits are costly, and have cons.
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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sweet man just freaking sweet !!!!
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by IZAREBL
ahh i need long arms. my lift is somewhat pieced together with rough country, rubicon express, and rustys parts and i think its the way to go. kits are costly, and have cons.
Well me piecing together a kit will cost me more than say a RC,Rustys, or IRO kit simply because i will use the best i can find.

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sweet man just freaking sweet !!!!
Thanks! Im just getting started
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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looks like someones runnin a newer cummins?
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by brendancfarrell
looks like someones runnin a newer cummins?
Yeah its a beast for sure.
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