Project "Bruised-Black and Blue"
02-15-2011, 10:28 AM
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What do you think I should do, find nut strips and put my stock flares back on, or cut on the wells and put aftermarket??
02-26-2011, 07:08 PM
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Ok so more progress, bought a 96 8.25 from a guy for $50. I know it's a gamble buying it when it could have only 27 splines, but for the route I decided on for my XJ, the 8.25 will suffice with 27 splines. I am currently pulling the shafts out to check them. Gears looked brand new. Diff fluid looked new as well. Very good shape all around. Regardless of what spline count it has I plan on stronger shafts (maybe chromoly) re-gear to 4.10 and a locker. (Any suggestions on which locker?) I ordered a few minor parts today. Bumpstops for both front and rear, and new sway bar bushings. Will post pics of my old ones, they were trashed! Stay tuned!
02-27-2011, 09:43 PM
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Ok so doing my homework a little tonight and I have decided on getting Superior Shafts. Also I'm considering getting their 4.10 gears for front and rear. As for the locker I was thinking of the powertrax. Anyone use these before?
03-01-2011, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jusper88
What do you think I should do, find nut strips and put my stock flares back on, or cut on the wells and put aftermarket??
03-08-2011, 01:04 AM
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Now I see why you said that our Jeeps could be twins!! lol. looks good man. My fenders and side molding should be coming off this weekend. Nice build
03-09-2011, 11:47 AM
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03-09-2011, 11:47 AM
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03-09-2011, 01:01 PM
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Hey man, I like the progress!
Didn't you just put a lift on it? Why is it sagging allready? I was told that shackles won't fix the sag, they are just going to cover the real problem up.
I like that you have kept the tires smaller. For some reason I'm partial to that look.
I'm planning a 3" full spring RC kit and 235/75/15's Right now, with these gas prices, I like the smaller tires. When I had 31's on mine, it was a noticable difference.
Didn't you just put a lift on it? Why is it sagging allready? I was told that shackles won't fix the sag, they are just going to cover the real problem up.
I like that you have kept the tires smaller. For some reason I'm partial to that look.
I'm planning a 3" full spring RC kit and 235/75/15's Right now, with these gas prices, I like the smaller tires. When I had 31's on mine, it was a noticable difference.
03-09-2011, 11:38 PM
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Hey man, I like the progress!
Didn't you just put a lift on it? Why is it sagging allready? I was told that shackles won't fix the sag, they are just going to cover the real problem up.
I like that you have kept the tires smaller. For some reason I'm partial to that look.
I'm planning a 3" full spring RC kit and 235/75/15's Right now, with these gas prices, I like the smaller tires. When I had 31's on mine, it was a noticable difference.
Didn't you just put a lift on it? Why is it sagging allready? I was told that shackles won't fix the sag, they are just going to cover the real problem up.
I like that you have kept the tires smaller. For some reason I'm partial to that look.
I'm planning a 3" full spring RC kit and 235/75/15's Right now, with these gas prices, I like the smaller tires. When I had 31's on mine, it was a noticable difference.
