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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 88_cherokee
are some of those pics are from villas del sol?
Which ones?
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ98sport
the product I used... kinda pissed cause its starting to chip

Just to let you know, I used this for my CJ, and it fades like nobody's business! Just be prepared to repaint it at some point. I agree, it sucks that it chips and scratches so easy.

Anyway, nice build!! I might do some things you did to my Commuter Commando.

Jerry
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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well not much has been going on, just saving up money but yesterday I changed the alternator and im gonna be picking up a dana30 later today and install it thursday! so stay tuned for more pics

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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Dana30 is mine!!




My 2wd 1998 XJ-image-1397263220.jpg
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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And so it begins good luck with the swap
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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And so it begins good luck with the swap
Thanks buddy! Now I need to save a bit more and look for the trans, I plan to get the dana30 installed thursday, I will need an alignment after right?
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ98sport
Thanks buddy! Now I need to save a bit more and look for the trans, I plan to get the dana30 installed thursday, I will need an alignment after right?
no you shouldnt but you may need to. its not hard to do it yourself
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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well I have to wait until the weekend cause my buddy is busy tomorrow but I got some stuff

New u joints and upper control arm bushings



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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 03:35 AM
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looking good!! i can't wait to do my 4x4 swap!!
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Lookin good man, we'll have to hit that spot by the baseball field soon. Good luck with the swap!
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Got new parts for the dana30, finally going to install it next week

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Also got new calipers and rotors



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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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have fun installing the dana lol
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 88_cherokee
have fun installing the dana lol
Haha thanks! Im gonna take her to a friend that has a shop and we're gonna do it there, here's a pic of the new rotors

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Well, nothing new... Still no dana30 installed and I'm thinking of selling her.. Maybe ask around $4,500 and see where it goes...
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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dont do that.... we need more white xjs. nice build btw. loved the angry lights.
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