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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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I think I need to do something about this too once I get my long arms in....
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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Yeah, mine are basically the same way.

How long do you think it'll be till your done the install?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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It will be done the day I get them in. But since I just ordered my long arms yesterday it will be about a week i think.

Hopefully by friday but we shall see I know that side of the country has weather problems.


but while I had the grinder out I thought I would just take care of the mounts while I had nothing better to do.

took about 15 minutes per side and 3 disks total
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Old May 10, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Pretty sure you were getting at your shackle angle in that picture. You might be giving Jason a call again once you see these.

http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_1117.html

They look pretty cool and seem to work well too.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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I applied for the giveaway. If I get it great! if now I will penny Pinch
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Old May 10, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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as my jeep sits now. Jack stand Trans mount and ratchet strap control arms

also when getting the studs out. just double stack the nuts and then the stud comes right out. (unless you strip the nuts... like I did on the other side)
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Old May 10, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
I applied for the giveaway. If I get it great! if now I will penny Pinch
Hahaha I did too lol best of luck to ya
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Old May 10, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyJeeper
Hahaha I did too lol best of luck to ya
And the same to you good sir!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Nice build ! ive read from page 1 till here ! i have a 2000 XJ. just a lil advice if i may if you dont mind. Before you install your long arm kit, go to tntcustoms.com and get a pair of unibody stiffners. they will run u about $130 give or take. this is a must have mod cuz as you probably know cherokees werent designed for much flex and this will definatley help i promise you...btw as posted in a previous post by a supporter but Rubicon Express is currently closed. they are under reorganization (BK) .....Also come to Crawlorado and lets put that Black Sky Beauty to the test in the Rocky Mountains !!!!!!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyJeeper
Pretty sure you were getting at your shackle angle in that picture. You might be giving Jason a call again once you see these.

http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_1117.html

They look pretty cool and seem to work well too.
Also could try these:

PURE BEEF!

http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...relocation-kit
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Gossamer
Nice build ! ive read from page 1 till here ! i have a 2000 XJ. just a lil advice if i may if you dont mind. Before you install your long arm kit, go to tntcustoms.com and get a pair of unibody stiffners. they will run u about $130 give or take. this is a must have mod cuz as you probably know cherokees werent designed for much flex and this will definatley help i promise you...btw as posted in a previous post by a supporter but Rubicon Express is currently closed. they are under reorganization (BK) .....Also come to Crawlorado and lets put that Black Sky Beauty to the test in the Rocky Mountains !!!!!!

Thanks for reading!

I would if I could afford them. I had to sell some stuff to even afford long arms right now lol. and with 12" up front and 10" in the back for travel It can get twisty

I know Rubicon Express is closed... I only have Rough Country suspension parts on my jeep.

I would love to get up to CO I am having a wheeling trip with another forum in northern NM on some Unwheeled private land at the end of june
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeWI
I have installed 3 of those! they are indeed pue beef!

I just need to instal them on my jeep or soemthing
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Old May 11, 2011 | 02:48 AM
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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For real i just read this whole thread in 1.5 hours. I feel like I need a gatorade. Awesome jeep bro. I hope to get there some day.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
Oh no!! They arrive on Friday the 13th lol Hang on to your lucky rabbit's foot lol
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