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Old 12-08-2015, 09:09 PM
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Got a hand full of things coming on the 16th to finish some other pieces of this puzzle.
4wd.com says the wheels and tires should ship out on the 15th.

At some point I need to start building the front axle so I can have 4 wheel drive again, lol

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What 3 link kit is that?
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What 3 link kit is that?
B Lee. Brian is the man!
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What'd that cost you? Still $800 shipped?

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What'd that cost you? Still $800 shipped?
I had a coupon for $50 from him. He sold them for 699 on black Friday
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The firestik came in today, waiting on the rest of the pieces to finish the CB:





Finished up the bumper and winch install. Still want to get some door trim for the fenders and I'll pick up some d-rings and cube lights to add on there:








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Threw on some d-rings:


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When are the new tires coming in?
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When are the new tires coming in?
I just checked the status on 4wd.com and it looks like one wheel is back ordered. Everything is ready to rock otherwise, still says estimated ship date 12/15. I hope to have them on the Jeep soon.

Once I get the wheels and tires, I'll plan for bump stops. After those are done, SHOCKS and limit straps!!
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Mounted the antenna. Ready for coax when that comes in:





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Picked up some rock sliders locally. Flap wheeling and wire brushing them clean, priming, and then bed lining them.

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Picked up some rock sliders locally. Flap wheeling and wire brushing them clean, priming, and then bed lining them.

Some progress pics:

Looks homemade. But solid
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Looks homemade. But solid
Yeah I get the same feeling. This guy had them 3 years but bought them from a forum used himself I believe. They are solid. What I like most is the cutout for the pinch seam to slide down into the slider before it bolts to the pinch seam and the frame. I feel they'll do well, and it not.. I'll make them better with some help


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