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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
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I would have them on by now but I got the flu yesterday... Doc said I am not aloud to leave my house for a few days lol

The only way to feel better is to work on your jeep!
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmExJ99
The only way to feel better is to work on your jeep!
That is the last thing I care to do anymore lol. its taken to much time and effort so far. I spends 60hrs a week fixing everyone else vehicles, last thing I want to do is fix my own, which to be honest is the main reason I want to sell it, less time, money, and energy I put into the jeep and into my family...
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj

That is the last thing I care to do anymore lol. its taken to much time and effort so far. I spends 60hrs a week fixing everyone else vehicles, last thing I want to do is fix my own, which to be honest is the main reason I want to sell it, less time, money, and energy I put into the jeep and into my family...
That's why I quit being a diesel mechanic, wrenching on others stuff all day long was making me lose interest on my own. But don't sell it, we gotta wheel together first!
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by customzj73
That's why I quit being a diesel mechanic, wrenching on others stuff all day long was making me lose interest on my own. But don't sell it, we gotta wheel together first!
haha we do need to get out, I don't think its going to sell fast, and I obviously need to finish some loose ends first. but it is wheel-able as is!

I would love to stop turning a wrench but don't know a way to make more/same amount of money... I am tied with "Golden handcuffs" lol
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj

haha we do need to get out, I don't think its going to sell fast, and I obviously need to finish some loose ends first. but it is wheel-able as is!

I would love to stop turning a wrench but don't know a way to make more/same amount of money... I am tied with "Golden handcuffs" lol
Lets plan for sometime in the next two weekends! Yeah I feel ya, I lucked out and moved from the shop into the pit making about the same amount
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Same with me ha. I got a degree for it and I cant work on other peoples vehicles and still have a hobby with it.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by customzj73
Lets plan for sometime in the next two weekends! Yeah I feel ya, I lucked out and moved from the shop into the pit making about the same amount
sounds good, let me know some dates, I'll check my schedule tomorrow and see when Works for me... Sundays always do (other then in 2 days lol)

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Same with me ha. I got a degree for it and I cant work on other peoples vehicles and still have a hobby with it.
I have a Deg in Automotive. I really enjoy it, but I need a break from my own projects for a bit... may just park it, may sell it... I am going to list it but not give it away lol. So if it doesn't sell Worst case I keep it but either way Even if I sell it I don't think I could go to long without a rig to wheel...
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorillaxj

sounds good, let me know some dates, I'll check my schedule tomorrow and see when Works for me... Sundays always do (other then in 2 days lol)

I have a Deg in Automotive. I really enjoy it, but I need a break from my own projects for a bit... may just park it, may sell it... I am going to list it but not give it away lol. So if it doesn't sell Worst case I keep it but either way Even if I sell it I don't think I could go to long without a rig to wheel...
Ill buy it haha.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Ill buy it haha.
haha oh really?
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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I can't believe your still talking about selling your rig! Lol I know where your coming from though. I dreaded working on my jeeps when I was a mechanic! You should look into getting your certified weld inspector cert. (CWI) it will run you about $2k up front but starting wage $20-$65 depending on the site... averaging 50-60 hrs a week! Hit me up if you want more info
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
I can't believe your still talking about selling your rig! Lol I know where your coming from though. I dreaded working on my jeeps when I was a mechanic! You should look into getting your certified weld inspector cert. (CWI) it will run you about $2k up front but starting wage $20-$65 depending on the site... averaging 50-60 hrs a week! Hit me up if you want more info
yeah... I have an interested buyer. lol

I may take you up on that for more info, let me know when your free or working on the heep and we can discuss over some brew...
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 12:09 AM
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Sounds good man I'll be working on it next weekend.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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I replaced all the bolts in my front suspension as the Crappy RC bolts stripped out and bent due to my made flex skills POS parts... replaced them all and its all now tight and good to go. checked all fluids and other BS for upcoming trip. (safety list completed)

I also got my fenders installed. They mounted up pretty good considering used, used and used again then to me and there fiberglass... lol Big thanks to Cory(X1994J) for helping advise on repairing them, and then painting them for me. Added Lots of room for tires, 37's should fit up front without any issues or rubbing now lol.

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Cage(and tube on outside of flairs) and hood are at the top of the List right now. Just need a bender and a helping hand as well as a hood to paint lol

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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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what the machine shop say about the stroker???
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ckysodkorn_xj
what the machine shop say about the stroker???
Nothing yet... they have it just waiting to hear back from them, To be honest I don't think it will go in my favor even though it could not have been caused by me... but we will see lol
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