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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by X1994J

Right on, it is still about as low as you can go on 37's for an XJ. Any lower (like mine was when I first did it) sucks bad. I had like 3 inches of up travel was all.
I think mines the perfect height now actually. Its decently low, but it never felt tippy or top heavy.
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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I just got the heep runnnin again. I need to actually put on some rear shocks, and re cut my rear fenders. Then this weekend is on!
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Then this weekend is on!
5 mile?
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by X1994J
5 mile?
Yup. IF I can get things ready... And who else is going?
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Yup. IF I can get things ready... And who else is going?
Jeff just put a Vortec 4.3 in his Sami buggy and will be doing a test run. Me, maybe my bro., Dylan in his orange / diamond plate XJ buggy thing, and who ever else wants to go! Invite em all!
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by X1994J

Jeff just put a Vortec 4.3 in his Sami buggy and will be doing a test run. Me, maybe my bro., Dylan in his orange / diamond plate XJ buggy thing, and who ever else wants to go! Invite em all!
I see, alright! Well ill definitely try to get out there
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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nice build!
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Unleashed
nice build!
Thanks man!
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dev_daddy

Thanks man!
Is the jeep driveable now?
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Unleashed

Is the jeep driveable now?
Yep! Its been out wheelin a bit! And seen a few hundred illegal road miles! Haha. Finally got some loose ends tied up today that ill try to post tomorrow. But its a go getter. Thats for sure
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:37 AM
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Yep! Its been out wheelin a bit! And seen a few hundred illegal road miles! Haha. Finally got some loose ends tied up today that ill try to post tomorrow. But its a go getter. Thats for sure
How does it drive going 70-80mph on the highway? I keep changing my mind for swapping out my axles
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Unleashed

How does it drive going 70-80mph on the highway? I keep changing my mind for swapping out my axles
Itss never gone that fast and probably never will haha
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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Itss never gone that fast and probably never will haha
Oh haha that's how I usually drive my jeep that's why I was wondering
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Unleashed

Oh haha that's how I usually drive my jeep that's why I was wondering
Yeah my jeep isnt street legal at all anymore. I wouldnt dare take it on the highway
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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What did you do for shock mounts? Got any pics?
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