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Old 03-03-2014, 02:31 PM
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great thank you. now I have to add a couple things to my build plans. just when you think you've got it figured out..

not sure what's going on with the rock sliders and the extra tie rod though
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What are those things? They look like the Currie Antirock bar. Going up from the axle to the weird arm looking things.
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great thank you. now I have to add a couple things to my build plans. just when you think you've got it figured out..

not sure what's going on with the rock sliders and the extra tie rod though
My guess would be a fail safe if the ram had a problem. I've seen a heim brake on one side then you're screwed. It's pretty and all but I've seen much better builds. And I got nothing on the rock sliders.
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I will go everywhere you go
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500+ HP 434CI small block Chevy engine, power is transmitted through a built TH400 and Atlas II transfer case. 37' BFG Krawlers connected to Dynatrac High Pinion 60 differentials sprung by Fox shocks.

Vehicle has complete 4130 chassis and full hydraulic steering. On board air, Fuel Cell. Serious inquires only. $60,000

It's sold already, anyway, I always get a kick out of ads that say "Serious inquires only", so I guess if you're a circus clown or a stand up comedian, you can't call.
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...so I guess if you're a circus clown or a stand up comedian, you can't call.
LOL

Brilliant. But what appears to be the fuel inlet has a kink in it. It's like a black-eye on a beauty queen.
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All that work and it looks like they forgot about the grille and headlights. And why mount the alternator so damn low?
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My guess would be a fail safe if the ram had a problem. I've seen a heim brake on one side then you're screwed. It's pretty and all but I've seen much better builds. And I got nothing on the rock sliders.
yeah I figured it's a failsafe too but come on shoulda just gotten the largest ram arms possible and double sheared the knuckles. the tires aren't even that big

I do like the build though. someone spent damn near 50k building that..
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I will go everywhere you go
I'd love to see you chase that thing through the desert.
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One day when I do my LS2 conversion
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I do like the build though. someone spent damn near 50k building that..
It was for sale for 60k.
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Originally Posted by 95Cherokee
It was for sale for 60k.
$1000 for the XJ, $50,000 to build it, $9000 profit margin.
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I wouldn't call it a xj only thing jeep on it is the sheet metal.I do love the chevy step side tail lights on it tho.
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Originally Posted by XJ0nTons
One day when I do my LS2 conversion
all the horsepower in the world wont do you any good when your suspension cant even hold a candle to his. I think you've got a long way to go


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