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Old 05-14-2016, 10:48 PM
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44 is in. Still need to hook up the locker and Adams driveshaft.
Fresh rotors and pads since I'm already there

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Old 05-16-2016, 12:58 AM
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What rotors you got on that thing?
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
What rotors you got on that thing?
Nothing fancy. Basically just factory replacements. I will probably end up swapping for VANCO/Black Magic parts eventually.
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Right now I'm leaning towards the Hutchinson Rock Monster wheels, but if anyone has any leads on a set of AEV Pintlers please let know. I might be swayed.

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Would love a set of Pintlers! Let me know if you hear anything.
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Originally Posted by TFitzPat87
Would love a set of Pintlers! Let me know if you hear anything.
Will do. Doubt I'll have any luck, but you never know. There was a set pintlers with some 37" MTRs on Jeep Forum, but I barely missed 'em
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Originally Posted by Jeepology
Will do. Doubt I'll have any luck, but you never know. There was a set pintlers with some 37" MTRs on Jeep Forum, but I barely missed 'em
I was always under the impression that the bolt pattern on the Pintlers was different? I drool over those wheels every time I see them.
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Originally Posted by TFitzPat87
I was always under the impression that the bolt pattern on the Pintlers was different? I drool over those wheels every time I see them.
I do as well. There's 2 versions - JK and TJ. TJs have the same bolt pattern as the XJ.
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Sneak peak of what's coming next week...

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Cavfabulous!
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Cavfabulous!
Yes sir! Ditching the old RE set up. Might actually lower it down to 4.5 as well, but undecided as of right now
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Just posted the Factor 55 Flatlink and Napier flares for sale in the classifieds if anyone is interested
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The JCR Vanguard bumper has been my favorite bumper since I first laid eyes on it. I couldn't help myself, but to pick one up for this build. I plan on Monstalining this one as well as soon as a few more parts come in. The Victory 4x4 that was on it will most likely go on a dedicated crawler build in the future.

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Feel free to send me your Victory stuff!!

Looks good m8
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Not a ton to report. Added a set of JKS disconnects yesterday. Pretty much playing the waiting game for parts right now, but it should be like Christmas very soon.....


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