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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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1991
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2WD(will convert to 4WD)


Mods:
3" Pro Comp lift and suspension
Pro Comp steering stabilizer
Pro Comp pittman arm
Rustys HD trac bar and drag link
JKS sway bar disconnects
16" Pro Comp Rock Crawler Series 52 wheels
31" BFG AT
Factory Rubicon wheels and tires
Bigger front brakes
5% tint back


Future Mods:
K&N Intake
Banks header
Flow Master
CD Player, Speakers and Subs
HID light upgrade
4.5" leafs(gettin tired of the sag..)
Rustys upper conrtol arms(already purchased)
front Spacers
Longer Brake Lines
4WD Transmision
Transfer Case
Dana 8.25
Dana 30
F&R drive shafts
F&R bumper
New fenders
Would like to pull my engine when I put in axles, tranny, transfer case, ect...


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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 05:12 AM
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That panel cutting, so brutal...
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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wtf is up with the door panel???? did you really need to put that speaker in?? WTF?
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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lol XD i have the same size in my doors no cut and no loose of sound XD
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Editing photos...

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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 03:45 AM
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Replaced my harmonic balancer today. Rented the tool from auto zone. It def wasnt easy gettin back on with the space provided.

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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Some photos from last year...

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Got the from end from the JY then refurbished it.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:14 AM
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Got the fenders form the JY as well. Cut them at my friends shop. I'd like to get some after market but these will do for now. I still need to repair them so they match the rest of the paint.

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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Parked the jeep and got a new DD.

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New rubicon wheels and tires were put on durign the summer for better mpg. I want to grab some bigger road tires when add lift. 5 wheels and tires from craigslist for $875. def a steal...

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Took the plates off so shes offically parked for a while.

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Did a lot of work for my steering. New Rustys HD trac bar and drag link. Pro comp pittman arm and jks quick disconnects. Yeah i know for what?? Its made a huge difference in the ride.

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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Done a little work on the engine but not a whole lot. New valve cover gaskit(rubber). Cleaned/sanded/ and painted blue. Wanted red but they were out of it so ill change it out later for brand new one.

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Ill post interior work tomorrow.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Had to save the best for last..
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Took the dash out and pulled a new one from the JY. Refurbished it and havn't put it back in yet. ill drop it back in after a little more work.

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Blue entry lights
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Rustys enrty gaurds. Pulled the weather striping from a 98 XJ(big difference). After pulleing the carpet I got rid of any rust and wiped it with acetone. Sealed it with krylon but plan on lizard ski proofing it.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Got the headliner out and had no rust. Still have the headliner but when I tried to pull the cloth away it would tear the foam apart.
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Refurbished all my seats by washign the covers. They are all like new again.
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