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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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that looks really sick
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 09:50 PM
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its wayyyyyy too much work. if yours is wrecked already go for it. im not good with sheet metal, filler neck must be moved or made higher or inside for sure, might as well pull youre tank and fill up that hole where the filler neck goes through (weak), start cutting.. mine is still only half done with 1 side. im in the process of swaping full dakota leaves and all my bolts are froze, so im waiting to get the leafs done before i finish out the tubs. people say its pointless unless you plan on moving your axle back... and after doing "half" the work, i would agree. i cut my jeep like crazy when i bought it and knew nothing. now i have to finish it.
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 09:59 PM
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would have been nice if the OP had posted more info. A photo of the damage would've made it easy to suggest some comp cut ideas.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
would have been nice if the OP had posted more info. A photo of the damage would've made it easy to suggest some comp cut ideas.
I was just looking for ideas! I have no problem fixing the damage, it's at the "cut and fold area". I just hate the look of the squareness of the lower backend. I'll post pictures.

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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by guinelle1
i have: its wayyyyyy too much work. if yours is wrecked already go for it. im not good with sheet metal, filler neck must be moved or made higher or inside for sure, might as well pull youre tank and fill up that hole where the filler neck goes through (weak), start cutting.. mine is still only half done with 1 side. im in the process of swaping full dakota leaves and all my bolts are froze, so im waiting to get the leafs done before i finish out the tubs. people say its pointless unless you plan on moving your axle back... and after doing "half" the work, i would agree. i cut my jeep like crazy when i bought it and knew nothing. now i have to finish it.
I'm doing the body first, 4 link in the rear has to wait until I get the cash together. My idea is to keep it low on 37"with 60's. The comp cut will get me tire clearance.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Don't run a 60 rear unless you plan on upgrading shafts. Stock full float shafts are 30 spline and exactly the same size as a D44. I spent a good bit to have my hubs machined to accept 35 spline shafts. 14 bolt is a much better option and are dirt cheap. Sterling rears are a better option too.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by xjmarc
Don't run a 60 rear unless you plan on upgrading shafts. Stock full float shafts are 30 spline and exactly the same size as a D44. I spent a good bit to have my hubs machined to accept 35 spline shafts. 14 bolt is a much better option and are dirt cheap. Sterling rears are a better option too.
what size tire are you running?
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...j-crawler.html
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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wow that thing.. drool.. its too nice though! i couldnt wheel something like that.
i like my pieced together junk.
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 08:34 PM
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its too nice though! i couldnt wheel something like that.
What?! That's exactly what it was built and designed for! Lol!

Seriously, it is a very nice rig and the man obviously put a lot of thought and $$$ into it.
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cnwxj
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Think I found a winner! I guess Google needs a xj app.
And I was wondering just exactly why a guy was drooling over my 2-door, and now I know what a comp cut is Ha! Ha! I am glad his started this thread.
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Cnwxj
what size tire are you running?
38 TSLs but they actually measure around 37 when I air them up.
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cnwxj
I'm doing the body first, 4 link in the rear has to wait until I get the cash together. My idea is to keep it low on 37"with 60's. The comp cut will get me tire clearance.
how much do you plan to stretch? D60 rears suck, get a 14 bolt or sterling

check out this build
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-...-dd-build.html



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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
how much do you plan to stretch? D60 rears suck, get a 14 bolt or sterling check out this build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-...-dd-build.html
not sure yet. I still want it to look good. Sometimes they look weird stretched. Maybe 3-4, depending on what tires I end up with.
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 07:03 AM
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Sweet, inspiring, new direction, over to the dark side, where's my zip cut and sawsall, look out peep we're going choppin!
Send some pics of yours. Your going to need a welder.
You might find a lot of tips and methods to apply lookin thru the Fab section.
Stitch XJ in pic was slightly moded after a roll. Sure seemed to work well.
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