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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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Hopefully putting in new drilled and slotted rotors, ceramic pads, both front u-joints, and tinting out all my taillights, blinkers and reflectors. That is if all the parts come in.

and custom 10" sub box to come (fiberglass/wood frame) (will be molded into rear passenger side pocket)

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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Not fab.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jcwclm
Not fab.
Hate to say it but in my opinion this statement is correct, but if the wonderful Mods feels its ok they will leave it or move it if they dont.

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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I agree as well, it was miss posted. I did it on my phone not a computer. I just hate people that have to rudely point things out just for the simple fact of doing it. Idk dude just urked me. I'm over it.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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I understand. Now lets see the pictures.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Drill and slotted rotors are very nice when I get more money I want to get rear Grand Cherokee disk brakes with these.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Can you swap grand cherokee brake parts to cancel out rear drums, that would be really nice
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Cool..
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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I'm already interested in the tinting part, so try to get multiple pictures of that process if you can. I'm considering doing mine, I just don't want to botch em.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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I'm going to take a bunch of pics and write out how I did everything and post it, should be this weekend. Vht nite-shades its the spray coating I hear there r two kinds and u want the one with part number sp999.... I got it on amazon for 13.36 with free shipping.

VHT SP999 Nite-Shades Lens Cover Tint Translucent Black Paint Can - 10 oz.:Amazon:Automotive VHT SP999 Nite-Shades Lens Cover Tint Translucent Black Paint Can - 10 oz.:Amazon:Automotive


So far I know you want to wet sand with about 1000 grit to remove the tail light shine and give it something to adhere to. Then wipe it down with an alcohol pad and don't touch the surface after cleaning. Then apply 3 coats let dry and then 3 coats of a nice spray clear coat (don't go cheap) the final cost should only be 20 buck or so. Also make sure you check your state laws (they all differ) about tinted lights, prob won't be a prob if u only use 3 coats, the more coats the darker they get. Also 1 can should be plenty.

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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If u wanna get more details I heard about this from user UN150N, or just wait until I give it a go.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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The ZJ disc swap has a wright up in the "xj wright up section".

I would agree that this needs to be moved out of the fab section. I would have posted the same thing jcwclm did, as your original post didn't have any questions or information pertaining to fab!

Not starting drama, just that I see where he was coming from.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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i would but i have no idea on how to move it, ive only been on here a few times


better yet i also want to make a custom sub box for the rear passenger side pocket, so how about i add that to this thread and were all golden???

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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It has to be moved by a mod... I reported it to them. I'm sure they will mess with.it when they get a sec!
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Moving to chat.

Cool it with the bickering and language. If your not a moderator, there is no need to act like one,simply report the post as you are suppose to, that way a moderator can deal with it. We want to help new members learn how things work, not drive them away.

OP, thanks for posting, just watch what sub forum you chose to post in!

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