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Old 07-27-2015, 10:40 AM
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Just bought her this weekend. She'll pretty much be a DD.

6.5" IRO LA Lift
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33x12.5 GY Wrangler tires
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And much much more, including a brand new engine and transmission
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Welcome to the forum. Nice xj
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Great looking XJ!

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Old 07-28-2015, 10:49 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm not going to do too much to her, I've got some fender flares on order and that's about it. Everything that I would have done has essentially already been done. She was built right for sure.
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Oh, and the RUBICON sticker is coming off as soon as my adhesive eraser wheel comes in the mail
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Welcome from England, very nice.
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Love the XJ, I like the Rubi-sticker I'd keep it?
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Love the XJ, I like the Rubi-sticker I'd keep it?
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Thanks JandDGreens, you really think I should? I couldn't decide if it was cheesy or not as it generally relates to Wranglers.

I almost forgot to mention she has a D30 axle in the front and D44 in the rear

Fender flares are going on as we speak!
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New fender flares are on, windows are tinted (20% front 5% all rear) new speedometer gear is going in tonight, and bugout gear is in the back
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Looking good, however looks like you could go bigger tyres (tires) terminology from across the pond varies Lol.
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I really think it doesn't matter, I would love to make my rig to equal to or better than a stock Rubicon. It's a Jeep thing right. My XJ had a Dana 35 until my sons XJ went belly up so I took his axles a slipped them under my rig (5 spd.) Gain better gearing and a stronger rear in the 8.25. I want so much to go the whole rubi-clone route. With selectable lockers, 4:1 transfer case and better gearing. Maybe some day when the extra $$$$$ is available right!
Hope to see some trail pics of your adventures with yours.
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