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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Accidentally deleted the whole thread lol..but managed to restore it First full day with the 3 link..the thing is so smooth.
got any build info on that other jeep?! The pink one in the background.
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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It's pretty serious

IFS, full width rear, 7s, some armor, doubler with super low gearing
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88
It's pretty serious IFS, full width rear, 7s, some armor, doubler with super low gearing
I prefer the solid front axle personally but I'm sure it still holds its own pretty well on the trails?
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 03:16 AM
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My daughter daily's a similar jeep. One wheel drive ftw.
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 12:20 PM
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seems you change your mind about whether or not to have an xj or a yj or a tj or a wj as often as i do lol of course i do it all in my head. my wife also has a commander as dd. curious on why after all that you ended up settling on the xj?
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 12:44 PM
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Im pretty well set in the XJ now, regardless if it continues DD duty or not. Im essentially being sponsored by a new upcoming vendor...so I have an obligation to run their stuff, which I am more than happy to.

Fox 2.0 resis should be here today, much excite.
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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Just placed an order for the CavFab longarm kit....really excited to get it. You have a nice looking XJ can't wait until I am able to install all the parts I have ordered onto my XJ.
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by peligro113
Just placed an order for the CavFab longarm kit....really excited to get it. You have a nice looking XJ can't wait until I am able to install all the parts I have ordered onto my XJ.
Thanks dude. Where at in GA are you?
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 06:54 PM
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I live down near Valdosta....pretty close to the FL border.
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Lots has happened this week. Started the under coating project, shocks arrived...hopefully tomorrow I can get on the RTI and measure for bumps

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Old May 1, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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Got to get on the RTI and check clearances today. Everything is perfect.

Need longer rear shocks though..but that will come when I can run them through the rear floor

The CavFab 3 link works incredibly well.

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Rear setup works well too. The HD Offroad Shackle Relocaters are excellent

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Old May 1, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Nice XJ! Isn't it about time to sell that thing?
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Old May 1, 2016 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jatoxico
Nice XJ! Isn't it about time to sell that thing?
Since I'll be prototyping everything for CavFab I'm in it for the long haul.

Steering in the next few weeks, then bumpers, then axles.
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Old May 1, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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What's the axle plan?
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Old May 1, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepology
What's the axle plan?
78-79 d44/60


Or if things work out with our Ruff Stuff partnership some Ruff Stuff 9s
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