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Congrats Dukie564!!! August COTM

Old 08-02-2012, 08:22 AM
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Alright since I finally got it to a point i've quite proud of, I'll give this a shot.
This vehicle is my daily driver and wheeling rig, and countless hours have gone into the fab work/rebuilding efforts in an effort to be frugal with my money.

Specs:
1995 Cherokee Sport
261,000 miles on original engine/tranny/axles
4.0L HO, 703 Injectors, 60mm bored throttle body
AX-15 5-speed transmission, homebrew thumb throttle
NP231 Transfer Case
HP D30 (open), C8.25 (lock-right), stock 3.07 gears for now (4.10s waiting on the sidelines), Timken Bearings
33x12.5x15 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires on 15x10 Procomp Series 98 Wheels

4.5" Homebrew Frankenstein lift including:
4" Currie TJ Coils
4" JK Teraflex 9550 shocks
Hybrid Dakota/XJ Bastard packs, full length liners, graphite paint, custom rebound clips, upgraded center pin
H.D. Offroad Shackle Relocation Brackets, Dakota shackles
R.C. Stainless brake lines
Iron Rock Offroad Double Shear Trackbar and bracket
Homebrew Disconnects
Rebuilt Currie Dual Johnny Joint adjustable LCAs
Grade 8 ubolts and spring plates
TJ Wrangler Rear Flares on all 4 corners

Other Mods:
Homebrew cowl snorkel
Cut & Fold Front/Rear Fenders, Cut front facia
Cut & Fold Rear quarter panels, cut rear bumper
Durango Steering Box
v8 ZJ Tie rod upgrade
C-ROK steering box reinforcement
Power Steering cooler
136A Alternator from a Dodge Ram 1500
C4x4 HD Tow Hooks
Class 3 receiver hitch and recovery shackle
OEM Gas Tank Skid
Skid Row Transfer Case Skid
JKS Miniskid LCA skids
RCX D30 skid
Homebrew Diff Vent extensions
Homebrew headlight guards
Fire extinguisher and First Aid Kit
Cobra 29LTD Classic CB Radio
H4 Headlight conversion, +80 bulbs, upgraded relay wiring harness
Flowmaster Super 40, Magnaflow Hi-Flow cat, custom mandrel bent tailpipe
Nissan/Datsun 280zx Hood Vents
6.5" JVC Speakers in doors and rear soundbar
JVC Arsenal headunit
Stickers add +20HP
Flintstone floors are a bonus
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Old 08-31-2012, 06:19 AM
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Tough competition this month for sure. Congrats on the win.

Look for themed months coming soon. Get those submissions in starting Sept 2nd.
Old 08-31-2012, 06:57 AM
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Congrats !

Nice rig.

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Old 08-31-2012, 07:20 AM
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oh Snap! Thanks everyone for the votes. I thought the opposition was really tough this month.
Old 08-31-2012, 07:58 AM
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Your rig is lookin' good. May be trading my 98 for a 94 thats almost identical to that thing. Great win!
Old 08-31-2012, 11:55 AM
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Congratulations!!!
Old 08-31-2012, 11:56 AM
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How much did you trim to fit the 33s? If I ever find some thats what ill be running on my RE 4.5
Old 08-31-2012, 01:10 PM
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just to where the stock fender lip juts out - then folded the pinch seam on the rear. I also folded the large pinch weld ridge inside the front wheelwell
Old 08-31-2012, 02:34 PM
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Nice win Dukie. Good looking rig!
Old 09-02-2012, 07:44 AM
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Congrats Dukie! It's about time you entered.
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