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??

 

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!

 

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?

 

jeep looks good , stop by my shop and u can check out my setup sometime 816 south main


Jesse

 

Cut and fold looks awesome. Flares just get rubbed off wheeling anyways.

 

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

 

Ya I'm undecided if I should cut and fold and run 32's, or replace stock flares and run 30 or 31's.

 

Thanks man and good luck with yours!

 

Nice, i like the back bummper

 

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.

 

nice build, similar to mines....

 

Thanks! Gotta love the tube look!

 

I think the sag your seeing came from a very low tire. My plan is to run either 30x10.5 or stay at 30x9.5. I personally got the Series 2 lift from RC and it has been great. Simple to install too. Good luck with yours! Keep me posted on progress.

 

Very nice! What size tires you running?

 

Looks good so far! I like that rear bumper.