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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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I decided To start a build thread on my Jeep. I've allready done all of this but I'll post it anyways....
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Stupid Vacuum Disconnect.... while I was at it I did Ball Joints.Project: 17 Yr old-wp_000949.jpg

Dads Comanche wouldn't start....Project: 17 Yr old-wp_001040.jpg
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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I did some flexing today. Project: 17 Yr old-flex.jpg

I also Photoshopped my Jeep With some Duals.... Project: 17 Yr old-french.jpg
Decided not to do it.

Also Gave her a bath.Project: 17 Yr old-wp_000959.jpg
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Decided I hated that green. so I Painted her. and did a 97+ Header Panel Swap
Day before
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In the Booth Prepping
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Paint Day!
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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got Hids and got my grill and stuff painted.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Tinted my tail lights and did a fuel pump.
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Did some more flexing
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Mine next to my Buddy's Stocker.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Nice 2-door! And I love the black!
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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My dad's manche wouldn't start again....
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My buddy Bryan did a Sick Edit..
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepaholicNinja
Nice 2-door! And I love the black!
Thanks man. This is my second XJ and I love the 2 door. I'm going to get it get it tinted in a few weeks. But i gotta put my Durango steering box in first.
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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Put a Steering box from a V8 Doge Durango in my Jeep Today. Handles so much better than my leaky box with shot bearings.

Stock one is on the left. Durango box is on the right

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Next is to get the V8 Grand Cherokee Tie rod.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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what year Durango can be used?
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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1998-2003 any V8 would be an upgrade. the Durango snow plow package will not fit.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 12:22 AM
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Was just reading your thread on the steeringbox swap, How long did it take you to complete that? Great build so far..
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