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I didn't do anything to mine but I pulled a 4.5" lift off of one that will go on my Jeep.
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Wheeled it. Doorless. With my new tube doors. And got sucked into the mud.
Flexed it almost all the way out on a rock too, front coil has about an inch drop. Not bad for just adj lca and stock uca.
Also pulled my buddies wrongler out, go figure...
Flexed it almost all the way out on a rock too, front coil has about an inch drop. Not bad for just adj lca and stock uca.
Also pulled my buddies wrongler out, go figure...
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Not today but yesterday (Sunday) went on a 350 mile round trip to visit the rellies in the country, no problems with driving but got pulled over by police 50 miles out of their area 
they put a work order on my car because they said my bushwhacker flares are illegal. They said they are only allowed to stick out from the body 7 centimetres. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
they put a work order on my car because they said my bushwhacker flares are illegal. They said they are only allowed to stick out from the body 7 centimetres. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr 
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quick question though.... Smittybilt XRC 8000lb, or 10000lb winch?
from what I understand, the rating should be 3x the weight of the vehicle. This is to account for the additional resistance from being stuck in mud or between rocks. In the case of a cherokee, that would be 3357# x 3 = 10,071#. I'd say if you're going to spend the money, do it right the first time and get a 10k winch. That way you know it won't burn up or break the cable on a long pull.Originally Posted by 91XJMudMan
Started on a switch panel for my winch control, and off-road lights. Replaced the switch for my electric fan. and started installing my H4/HALO headlights and LED turn and marker lights quick question though.... Smittybilt XRC 8000lb, or 10000lb winch?
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from what I understand, the rating should be 3x the weight of the vehicle. This is to account for the additional resistance from being stuck in mud or between rocks. In the case of a cherokee, that would be 3357# x 3 = 10,071#. I'd say if you're going to spend the money, do it right the first time and get a 10k winch. That way you know it won't burn up or break the cable on a long pull.
Thanks for the backup, dukie Originally Posted by dukie564
from what I understand, the rating should be 3x the weight of the vehicle. This is to account for the additional resistance from being stuck in mud or between rocks. In the case of a cherokee, that would be 3357# x 3 = 10,071#. I'd say if you're going to spend the money, do it right the first time and get a 10k winch. That way you know it won't burn up or break the cable on a long pull.
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havent started mine in 10 days, maybe start it today after work. maybe even take it to the car wash and wash out the interior. have about 50 old water bottles so should probably clean that out, and give my friend the smoke stack back for his truck...hmm.
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Rear upper shock bolts didn't snap? Lucky. Currently sitting in mine in the only shade in the parking lot at work.Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
After 2 days and only breaking one sway bar (reason to buy disconnects) and 3 of my u bolts in the back. I finally got my 88' lifted! 3.5 rusty's full leaf pack, RE control arm drop brackets, 1.25" spacers on all wheels and running 235/75/15 until tomorrow after I get them changed to 31" bf goodrich t/as.
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Took my beauty out on Saturday for a test trail. Just got it back last week but everything seems in order. The only real problem at the moment is the u-joints on the rear drive shaft.
Greased every zirk in the drivetrain to keep my all new parts in good working order. Next weekend if I have the money I will be assymbling my 3" abs pipe snorkel. I've always just chances water crossings and made sure the headlight bezel never touched water, soon it won't matter. Dual ball mounts on the rear 1/4's with 6" springs 102" stainless steel whips! That's something I've dreamed of for a long time. It's not even completely the functionality but the character I'm going for.
Greased every zirk in the drivetrain to keep my all new parts in good working order. Next weekend if I have the money I will be assymbling my 3" abs pipe snorkel. I've always just chances water crossings and made sure the headlight bezel never touched water, soon it won't matter. Dual ball mounts on the rear 1/4's with 6" springs 102" stainless steel whips! That's something I've dreamed of for a long time. It's not even completely the functionality but the character I'm going for.
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You must not leak enough oil to keep everything underneath lubricated! Just kidding, seriously though they really shouldn't be that bad(CAN be, but SHOULDN'T be) lol don't want to start a riot! I got lucky all my bolts have always come out and if i didn't like the bolt I replace all mine with grade 8 hardware so i know It's tight and since It's gold its easier to check at night to make sure everything is tight.Originally Posted by BadazzXJ
You're going to need a sawzall with hardened steel cutting blades and get to cutting. I only got 1 out with an impact and it was a miracle!
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they put a work order on my car because they said my bushwhacker flares are illegal. They said they are only allowed to stick out from the body 7 centimetres. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Would common sense tell us more coverage is better than not enough? Silly officers! Does this mean you have some bushwacker fender flares for sale in the near future? LolOriginally Posted by Phat jeep
Not today but yesterday (Sunday) went on a 350 mile round trip to visit the rellies in the country, no problems with driving but got pulled over by police 50 miles out of their area they put a work order on my car because they said my bushwhacker flares are illegal. They said they are only allowed to stick out from the body 7 centimetres. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
