Skunkape

After looking something moderately built after selling the red Xj(which was a mistake I know)and looking at a buncha junk that other people had all ready hacked up and/or overpriced I decided the only way to get what I wanted was to just start over so....1995 with 136000(60k less than my other one)bone stock with the exception of a Kenwood deck. Ex Maryville Water Dept Jeep. Seems to run better than the 98 did.Jason @ Rock Your 4x4 is ordering shiny new parts for me this week!I am excited to get this show on the road.

90XJkid

This will be fun to watch!

d50

that thing is clean. whered you get skunk 2? theres an import brand named skunk2.

Skunkape

Lol,poor lil Jeep dont know whats coming does it?

Skunkape

My first build was just"RedXj"but usually just got referred to as the Skunk by my buddys instead of Skunkape.NO import connection.

Domaas

Great find on a super clean XJ. just got done surfing your last build...keep up the super clean builds.

Skunkape

Thank you sir,I got a whole buncha parts ordered today so I started yanking old stuff out and getting ready for them!Every bolt came out without much trouble,even the upper shock bolts!Of course I PB blasted alot yesterday. I trimmed the rear fenders(typical cut and fold method)and then painted the 1/4s and will do the rockers too after I have trimmed the front.

Skunkape

Picked up a few goodies from Jason today! And another 8.25 from James.James relocated the rear shock mounts for me cause he's just a damn good guy!Now I got lots to keep me busy!Thanks guys I appreciate it! Rubicon Express 5.5" XJ Coils
Rubicon Express 3.5" Leaf Spring
Rubicon Express 1.5" Boomerang Shackles
Rubicon Express Extreme Duty Track Bar
Rubicon Express Track Bar Bracket
Rubicon Express Super Flex Lower Control Arms
Rubicon Express Adj. Super Flex Upper Control Arms
Rubicon Express Control Arm Drop Brackets
Rubicon Express Drop Bracket Brace Kit
Rubicon Express T/C Lowering Kit
Rubicon Express 3" Lower Frt Bumpstops
Rubicon Express Frt Stainless Brake Lines
Rubicon Express Rr Stainless Brake Line
H7049 Skyjacker Hydro Shock 12" travel Frt
H7018 Skyjacker Hydro Shock 0-3" Lift Rear
(4)35/12.50r15 M/T Baja MTZ & (4)Pro Comp
Xtreme Steel D-window 15x8 3.75" BS
Big Daddy Off Road Tie Rod .

sgtskid

I believe as tony would say, "Can't hide money" lol. Glad to see you get some wheels back man!

I was pissed, I was suppose to go to Harlan this weekend and camp/wheel all weekend but instead I got hosed at work friday night and didn't get to make the trip. I am itching to go, so you had better get that thing built quickly!

Skunkape

I am grinding it out!I got a few things done today, didnt get many pics because I was busy fighting rusty bolts and such but I got the TC drop done what a pain,bolts came out good but the studs were a different story.PB blasted then tried the double nut method...no dice,visegrips tighten,loosen,tighten loosen,PB blast tighten,loosen,cuss,then I ground the stud square on all sides and finally got them out(both sides).Got the axle wire wheeled and painted and under the rear. New brakelines installed front and rear.Then to punish myself a lil more I did the driver side control arms a drop brackets.I just kept telling myself this is supposed be fun and make my rig better!I can tell the flex joints are going to be a big improvement.Oh did the Ubolt conversion on the rear drive shaft too.;

Skunkape

Trimmed my front fenders today and notched between the pinch welds on the inner fin thingy and folded that over for a lil extra clearance.Added a little paint for rust protection(and style points).Then some door trim on the fender.Was hoping to get the lift finished but turns out RE forgot to send my bushings for the rear shackles.

Skunkape

Been working crazy hours at work so I didnt have any quality time in the garage untill today!I spent the entire day in the garage,I got the extended brake lines done,the shocks installed,double sheer track bar and mount installed and the entire lift finished and wheels and tires on.I also got all of the fenders cut and then finished the fronts with edge guard.I still need to bleed the brakes and install the Big Daddy tie rod and get aligned. I like the stance alot too.I am totally beat but in a good way!Time to kick up my feet have a frosty beverage and wheel the Web....

northern

Huh! Awesome!!

Skunkape

Thanks,I'm pleased considering it looked like this>2 weeks ago!

sgtskid

Can I ask how much you picked it up for? Looks like you have been hard at it! Skunk 2 is looking killer though man. Let me know when your ready for the maiden voyage!