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Old 08-29-2010, 10:19 PM
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Hey everybody, though I may as well do a build thread, jeep has come a long way the last 2 years..
Ill try and find some stock pictures, dont have them on the new computer..

Basically, bought the jeep completely stock, 1997, 2 door 5-spd.
Wheeled a bit, daily drove, did a stereo etc.. than needed some new tires.
Got some 30" Mt/r's on eagle alloy wheels. Didnt fit without trimming (was clueless) so I bought the 3" Rough country kit.

Few months later ripped my bumper off, so I replaced it with a custom fabbed one, along with a roofrack etc..

Lots of wheeling, dents, trimming, new hellas, a lovely notice and order vehicle inspection , and some ugly homemade flares. Drove it for a little longer, than decided to go a little more.

2 inches more lift, and some sway bar disconnects, and here is how she sits today! Im so happy with the disconnects and extra lift. Flexes like crazy! Now need some extended bumpstops before I throw some 33's on, and even now with the 30s! Will get some flat ground pics, and will hopefully try out an RTI this week. Hope you like.

Would like feedback!
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That's a very sexy jeep man lucky to have a 97+ 2 door 5 spd, mines a 1990 2 door 5 spd my favorite jeep so far
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How it is right meow
Current mods include

Custom front bumper
Hella 500s
Sportracks Roof basket with spare mount, hi lift mount, and shovel
Bedined Rockers
5"s of lift (rough country)
BDS ZJ sway bar disconnects (Highly recommended!)
15" Eagle Alloys
30" Mismatched mt/rs/Yokohamas
Magnaflow catback exhaust -cat
Kicker Soundsystem, with a single 10" slim and 6x9's in the rear hatch
Flareless, trimmed, and dented
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Originally Posted by snowboard3r411
That's a very sexy jeep man lucky to have a 97+ 2 door 5 spd, mines a 1990 2 door 5 spd my favorite jeep so far
Thanks alot man, ive checked yours out plenty of times the last few months
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Originally Posted by kellan_musseau
Thanks alot man, ive checked yours out plenty of times the last few months
Ha right on man I well have some new pics of mine up here tomorrow hopefully with my new bumper and some new coils
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looking good, but why does the Title say Tron ?
I love that movie!! and can't wait for the new one in December.
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name of the jeep haha..its a joke..ever seen fubar? If so, you would know what im talkin about
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Sweet looking 2 door man!!! i love it!
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Tron, b/c it sounds more imposing than Troy

haha sweet build dude, you are really turning up the good and turning down the suck.....but perhaps you should try another sport, like knitting lol

keep up the good work bro
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Thanks for all the comments so far, keep em coming. I will take some flat ground shots today
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Heres just a few shots ridin a gas line trail up here in Kelowna, BC.
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good looking jeep! Love the 2 doors
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IRO double sheer track bar, steering stabilizer, and JK Rubicon lower control arms on the way... Will post some new pics..and ew how sick am I of mismatched 30s..
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NICE!!! Ive always liked those wheels on jeeps LOVE THE 2 DOORS!!!!!


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