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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Very nice build it has came a long way! Good Job! what kind of tires are you running?
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 2001XJDAVEJ
Hey man I had to check out your build. and now I have a question. did you put wheel spacers on it and what size wheels are you running with tires.

P.S. I think your Dad would be happy with how it turned out.
No wheel spacers. i have 15X8 wheels with 4" backspace. the tires are 32X11.50 they did rub a little on a tight turn and hit a bump. but when i bent back the lip in the front fenderwell's right by the door that solved that problem.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Paintballa0788
wow bro....
I must say I def think your dad would be proud.
I did a double take and went back to the first page when I got here.... She is absolutely georgeous. Im also not a big fan of yellow, but I understand doing it in a way your dad would have wanted to do it.
Looks amazing man. I wish you the best of luck and please keep up the good work. 8)

Imo one of the top 5 best looking 4drs Ive seen. And def top 10 xjs Ive ever seen.
Gl with build man and keep the updates coming~Paul

P.S~ I also agree, think itd look pretty sweet with the rockers done. 8)
Thanks very much paul
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by xjnj
Very nice build it has came a long way! Good Job! what kind of tires are you running?
Kumho KL71MT
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Great looking Rig!!!

Did you paint your black window surrounds on the doors. I noticed in the first picture that they were showing some of the chrome that is under the black paint. On the last pictures it is black again.

I have the chrome starting to show and have been trying to find replacement pieces, but if there is an easy way to paint them it would be better.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Looks wonderful man! You did your father well!

How are those tires in the snow and ice?

Also was the deal for 100 each a one time thing?
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TheGreatGazoo
Kumho KL71MT
Thanks! how much you get them for?

Last edited by xjnj; Dec 15, 2010 at 11:31 AM.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Hey nice ride man. I read thru and seen you were getting the violent shake when you hit bumps. I'm willing to bet the steering wheel wants to pull out of your hands? Thats the infamous death wobble. If you still have it, its normally either (1)the track bar ball joint is wasted (2) the bolt used to anchor the track bar to the axle is a smaller diameter than the bushing shim so there is slop between the bolt and the shim (3) control are bushings can be worn/torn. Just suggestions but normally the issues.
It is suggested to get an adjustable track bar anything over 3 inches due to the angle of the bar and pivot points. Lemme know what you came up with. I'm curious
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ABrian
Hey nice ride man. I read thru and seen you were getting the violent shake when you hit bumps. I'm willing to bet the steering wheel wants to pull out of your hands? Thats the infamous death wobble. If you still have it, its normally either (1)the track bar ball joint is wasted (2) the bolt used to anchor the track bar to the axle is a smaller diameter than the bushing shim so there is slop between the bolt and the shim (3) control are bushings can be worn/torn. Just suggestions but normally the issues.
It is suggested to get an adjustable track bar anything over 3 inches due to the angle of the bar and pivot points. Lemme know what you came up with. I'm curious
Violent shake? not in my steering. i had some play in the steering but thats about it and that was due to the crappy rugged ridge HD steering setup i bought and to top it off when i emailed them and told them about the problem they wont even answer me back. and supprise supprise they stopped making the setup i have. it did fix it though. someone pointed be to a polyurthane bushing that goes between all tierod ends at the rubber seals which prevent the tierods from having up and down motion limiting steering play. also i put in a steering box support bar and a adjustable track bar and bracket. steering is good now.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by xjnj
Thanks! how much you get them for?
it's been a while but i think if i remember right it was 100.00 each i got them form someone who bought them and wrecked his bronco before he mounted them so he listed them on craigs list for 100.00 each
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Easyduzit
Great looking Rig!!!

Did you paint your black window surrounds on the doors. I noticed in the first picture that they were showing some of the chrome that is under the black paint. On the last pictures it is black again.

I have the chrome starting to show and have been trying to find replacement pieces, but if there is an easy way to paint them it would be better.
no i had a whole parts jeep which i was able to pick which trim pices were better so i mixed and matched
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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wow veryy nice lookin jeep yellow is one of my favorite colors andi think it is SICK!
but how much did you pay for that rack? and just wondering did you paint the light covers or are those actuall jeep light haa
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by XJeeper193
wow veryy nice lookin jeep yellow is one of my favorite colors andi think it is SICK!
but how much did you pay for that rack? and just wondering did you paint the light covers or are those actuall jeep light haa
the rack i picked up from craigslist used for 50 bucks. its a few years old but still in good shape. the light covers are ebay specials
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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BAD ***!! Just need some bedlined rockers. Would look awesome with the Yellow paint.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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i give total props on the jeep man you made it come along way and made it look 100% better never would have even thought about having a yellow till i read your thread and saw the pics keep it up!
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