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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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relves im really liking that switch panel
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by NewXJaddict
Nice to see someone else that has stock bumpers with no rubber end cap things. I did the same thing with mine and will soon get rid of the fender flare things just like that.

Its great to see a picture of it done so I know about what It will look like!

Hahaha i have stock bumbers with no caps at the moment too!
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by eggdashure
Question...it looks like the arm is bowing more towards the axle than the frame...is that just an optical illusion? I would think they would allow more tire room mounted the other way...
The JK arms are roughly an inch give or take a quarter different from the stocks.... ANd why would you think that them bowing toward the tire would give more tire room... The arm bowing in allows for more tire room and less rubbing.
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Do they bow "in" more on one end than the other? That's my main question. The reason I ask, is that if it bows in more on one side, I personally think you would gain more tire clearance mounting this side to the frame. I really can't tell for sure from the pic, I may just be blowing this out of proportion. I've NEVER done that before.
Old Sep 1, 2010 | 05:37 AM
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Oh ok... Now I understand your question... Yes... They bow in closer to one joint. The bend is not centered.
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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this has to be a joke. the intake tube from the motor is just stuffed in there, none of the vac lines are connected.
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by capndoodles
Haha yeah man you definately inspired alot of people to do this! Especially since yours looks so good! Thanks again!
yea i did it too lol

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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lol anyone notice the broken tow strap^^^^^ lol
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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this is a terrible idea....its so freakin loud inside. its goin on the roof asap
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by zwhiz
this is a terrible idea....its so freakin loud inside. its goin on the roof asap
Hahaahahahaha!! Gave me a good laugh on a Monday morning.
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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dfm 13 where did u get that huge du sticker i need one
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rickybarth
dfm 13 where did u get that huge du sticker i need one
bass pro it was like 14 bucks i think so not to bad
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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check ebay too. i picked up a big "coon reaper" one for like 4 bux thatll take up most of my rear window.
Old Sep 14, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
heres my JK Control arms that im using for my lower control arms

cost me all of nothing...

would these work with a 3 inch lift?
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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The "surco" rack that came with my Cherokee was useless with the three lengthwise cross-members that touched my roof top. So, I decided to improve the rack. I bought black metal bars used to cover windows from home depot to add cross-members to the rack. It took more time and effort than I thought it would and cost me about $80 with the bars and new paint, but it is extremely sturdy and was way cheaper than buying another rack. Basically I just took two sets of window bars, cut the ends off the 10 bars with a sa-zaw, drilled holes into the bars, screwed them into the rack frame, and then painted it with bed liner. It turned out great, here are the pictures:
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