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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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So first off this is my first ever job. I chose the Cherokee because it is easy to customize and if something breaks parts are everywhere. So I bought this baby for 900 upon being stationed in cali. Here's some pics

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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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nice jeep man! where about Cali are you?
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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loks like a good start! Another Socal XJ?
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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damn, my $1150 cherokee looks like a turd to that thing!
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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I did a lot of research before buying trying to find one with a Dana 44 but couldn't and this one had some electrical problems that took a while to solve.... So 3 days and 12 shorts later everything works. As for another SOCAL xj, yes NAS lemoore, CA
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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Got my posilock today since my 4 wheel drive front cad would not engage. I'll post pics of install Tommorow
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Fu*k Fu*k Fu*k!
I payed 1600 for a 88 with no registration..out of state plates & it took a dump less than 24 hours later! And this needed so much damn work it was rediculous...4k in fixing it later and its bearly starting to get built lol..


Nice jeep man!

All you Socals fella's look up XJSOCAL.com its our local site & is awsome! Couldn't ask for a better bunch of guys! Let em know kamaran sent ya!
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 91xjZeus
I did a lot of research before buying trying to find one with a Dana 44 but couldn't and this one had some electrical problems that took a while to solve.... So 3 days and 12 shorts later everything works. As for another SOCAL xj, yes NAS lemoore, CA
What's ur name? I used to be stationed with a guy we called Zeus in sigonella Sicily
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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Steven I have only been stationed at NAS jax and mcas Beaufort and now lemoore
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Nice to meet ya then i am a former aviation electrician
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Well got the posi lock installed and now started removing the trans to fix the clutch and also relocated the vacuum resivour from the front bumper to under the hood.

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Just to update I am currently in the process of dropping the trans to replace the clutch and am seeing a lot of rigged up vacuum lines and electrical so redoing that also. Pics will be up soon.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 06:00 AM
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Ok so it has been a month and still working on clutch problems along with 4 stitches in my hand for wrongful cutting technique. Yet Monday I will post my 2 axles I scored for 900 dollars. I believe ox lockers and a d44 and d30 with 4.88's already installed call for a celebration of just being in the right place (well 30 miles south) at the right time to get a good deal. I'll post pictures Monday night after pickup!
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Check out that sexy 87 xj Dana 44 with 4.88 gears and an absolutely beautiful ox locker

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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Love the name!
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