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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Well i figured I would start a build thread for my rig. I have already done tons to it. but its better late then never. this is going to be a build thread for my xj and my expedition trailer.

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Bought my Jeep bone stock about 4-5 years ago from a local dealer for $3000 with 132k on it. Since then alot has changed. Has 211k+ miles and still going strong.


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98 XJ 4dr. chili pepper red, 211k miles, new rockers, zero rust. Daily driver/weekend warrior

Motor: 4.0, 505 performance adj. roller rockers. Custom exhaust, CAI, Neon injectors, complete performance ignition setup, upgraded cooling, Optima Blue top. custom piggy back tune.

Suspension: 4.5 RC short arm. Full packs, Fox 2.0 performance shocks, RC x- series control arms. D30 rebuilt 3.55 8.25 w/ disc brakes 3.55 both rebuilt

Wheels: 33x12.5x15 duratrac, Ion beadlocks 15x8 3.25" b.s

Steering: Full currie setup, RC standard stablizer, RC pitman arm drop. Trac bar relocated, M.O.R.E steering brace

Armor: RC Winch bumper w/ stinger & d-shackles, Detours Offroad Tailbone, OEM engine skid, OEM gas tank skid, bed lined rockers.

Misc: Yakima/defender series roof rack, Rugged Ridge 9" HID offroad lights, Cobra CB, OEM overhead console, Complete sound system, drawtight hidden hitch, 102" stainless whip antenna, Custom projector headlights, smoked signals, Lund lunar visor. Too much more to list.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MOBBiN
done
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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sweet build, i saw your rig on xjsgonewild on instagram. i actually liked it so much i screen shotted it.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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How do you like the currie steering?
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 12:25 AM
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Looks good. I especially like the headlights.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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Got any close up pictures of the Yakima/defender set up. I want to do that with my Yakima rack. Great looking rig.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeLentini
sweet build, i saw your rig on xjsgonewild on instagram. i actually liked it so much i screen shotted it.
haha thats awesome!
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Okie XJ
How do you like the currie steering?
really like it, its super beefy, much better then stock. a bit pricey tho.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Moparboy01
Got any close up pictures of the Yakima/defender set up. I want to do that with my Yakima rack. Great looking rig.
thanks man, this is the only good picture i have of my rack setup. i can take some when i get out of work.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MOBBiN
Looks good. I especially like the headlights.
thanks, they are custom projectors i made
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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I want that roof rack setup so bad.
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