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Old May 14, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Tankerblade
Looks like a good start. Long arms would be your best bet for the best ride quality and ride characteristics i think.

Another thing to think about is plating the frame rails to stiffen the body up and not flex, unless you have a cage planned later on down the road.

Looks like a great start up tho.
My plan is to replace my rotted out rocker panels with 2''x6'' steel to be my rock sliders, build a full cage that ties in at every point possible, and make a set of full length frame stiffeners from front bumper to rear bumper to tie everything all together
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Old May 14, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 91XJMudMan
Hmm... Now you got me thinking I can make a set, until I can afford to make a set of Long-arms or maybe buy a Long-arm kit
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if you can make shrt arms you can make long arms. Only thing i like about off the self stuff is the ease of replacment. if you break them you can buy one off the shelf and fix it. little harder with home but hald the price
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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by posjeepxj
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if you can make shrt arms you can make long arms. Only thing i like about off the self stuff is the ease of replacment. if you break them you can buy one off the shelf and fix it. little harder with home but hald the price
I love building everything I can for my XJ. Its cheaper, more fun, and it makes me feel like I actually acomplished something. And It makes my Jeep look a little less like a bottomless money pit
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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 91XJMudMan
I love building everything I can for my XJ. Its cheaper, more fun, and it makes me feel like I actually acomplished something. And It makes my Jeep look a little less like a bottomless money pit
Words to live by rught there
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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by posjeepxj
Words to live by rught there
HaHa!! Thanks man
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Old May 14, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by posjeepxj
Words to live by rught there
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