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Old 01-05-2014, 07:22 PM
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Bought last year for 300$ 1995 zj limited with a blown engine. Interior is nice and outside is clean so for 300$ why not. I have done everything myself so it's been a process.
1 - pulled tranny and motor to replace motor
2 - started a winch bumper build
3 - bought new tires and rims

Future plans build cowl hood
-add maybe 4.5 inch lift
-build armor and back bumper
-rock sliders
-half doors with quick pins
And some interior mods
Old 01-05-2014, 07:30 PM
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How do you upload pics? I'll start searching now.

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Old 01-05-2014, 08:11 PM
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Old 01-05-2014, 08:16 PM
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My bumper came out lower than I wanted..but it works. Tires are just Dick Cepek crushers 31x10.5x15
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Looks good
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I have a 8.8 rear axle in my garage...what are your guys thoughts on a swap...I'll probably only run 33's but...plans change lol. I have the Dana 35 in it now. But if I do a lift maybe I'll slap that 8.8 under there???
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Don't know why they pick turned sideways, anyway 8.8 is pre prep'd and ready for my artec kit whenever it comes, and imma do a 242 transfer case swap.

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Had a new overhead console made
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Put my inner winch switches in and a small CB radio. Plan on adding some led light in it too
And if I have any other switches for things down the road
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Got my overhead cconsole put in, it is overkill thing is huge lol. And wired my winch to my interior switches. I'll get picks tomorrow.
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Starting the transfer case swap. Hope I can do this.
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Love the name !


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