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Old 04-24-2012, 11:28 AM
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This build thread is for my 1996 cherokee(216k+) :
-4.0 H.O.
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-Dana 30/Chrysler 8.25
-Suspension is stock(for now)

Upgrades so far:
-some new engine parts
-2 front shocks(alignment was soooo bad)
-Pioneer headunit
-kicker speakers
-2 10" rockferd subs & amp
-bedlined trim

Modifications coming in the next few weeks:
-dark tint all the way around
-6000k HIDs
-fix front dome light

Modifications in the future:
-3-4.5" of lift(havent decided)
-SYE kit
-31-33" mud terrain tires(havent decided)
-front bumber lights
-tow hitch
-bumper w/ winch
-rear bumper w/ tire mount
-new gears
-rear locker, and maybe front
-703 injectors
-new exhaust system
-much much more..........

pictures coming soon
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pictures come NOW slacker
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Idk how to post them on this computer. Its my girlfriend's laptop and when i tried finding the pictures I downloaded theres 1000s to look through.
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ahhhhh! let me try on my phone where all the pics are stored.
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yeah, obligatory pics!
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Originally Posted by dukie564
pictures come NOW slacker
Originally Posted by a_shirey
Idk how to post them on this computer. Its my girlfriend's laptop and when i tried finding the pictures I downloaded theres 1000s to look through.
Originally Posted by LongArmXJ
Originally Posted by a_shirey
ahhhhh! let me try on my phone where all the pics are stored.
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yeah, obligatory pics!
the answer to all of this... is photobucket... then copy the IMG code and put it in here. say you have flex.jpg on PB.. the image code for flex would be [IMG]www.photobucket.com/user/album/flex.jpg[/IMG]

just trying to help lol
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before and after painting the bedliner.
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some stock mudding and cleaning up with a lifted friend.
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http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX



decided on a lift kit with the extra help of Jakbob and Kuzican. gonna get the 3.5" leaf packs instead of add-a-leafs and shackles. getting close to buying the lift.
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http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=PFX

decided on a lift kit with the extra help of Jakbob and Kuzican. gonna get the 3.5" leaf packs instead of add-a-leafs and shackles. getting close to buying the lift.
Good luck! i hope to have mine done and all te pieces by end of june or beginning of july.
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thats my goal too. maybe we will have a lift party. im thinking i may change this thread because i want to paint it flat black. maybe. im not sure. i was tossing around the idea before and was thinking about it again today with my temp boss. black paint, black wheels, dark tint.
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thats my goal too. maybe we will have a lift party. im thinking i may change this thread because i want to paint it flat black. maybe. im not sure. i was tossing around the idea before and was thinking about it again today with my temp boss. black paint, black wheels, dark tint.
we should. im going to do a two tone. bottom bedliner in either black or a certain shade of red i like that would look great with white.
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we should. im going to do a two tone. bottom bedliner in either black or a certain shade of red i like that would look great with white.
i hate my bed liner. it never looks clean. dirt and stuff just hangs on to it. i like my jeep clean sometimes.
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
i hate my bed liner. it never looks clean. dirt and stuff just hangs on to it. i like my jeep clean sometimes.
Use tire cleaner works good


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