Official intro from Detroit, MI

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May 12, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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Hey Guys,

Names Tom, but feel free to call me Fitz. Not new to the forum, as I've talked to a few of you guy and have posted plenty. Just realized I haven't done an intro, so I wanted to get one out there.

Currently on my 2nd XJ, but this is the first one I'm working on myself, and I'm teaching myself as I go. Always on CF to research, ask questions, and read build threads.

Have everything I need to get my XJ in the air, just need to find the time to get it done.

Appreciate the help! I hope to be able to return the favor.
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May 12, 2015 | 06:02 PM
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Official intro from Detroit, MI
Welcome! Whereabouts in Detroit are you?
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May 12, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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I'm actually outside of Detroit in Warren. Although I used to spend a whole lot of time down there. I say Detroit because people know where it's at.

How about yourself?
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May 12, 2015 | 06:19 PM
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Official intro from Detroit, MI
Quote: I'm actually outside of Detroit in Warren. Although I used to spend a whole lot of time down there. I say Detroit because people know where it's at.

How about yourself?
Work downtown, live in Harrison twp
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May 12, 2015 | 09:55 PM
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Nice. That's northeast of me, but not too far.
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May 12, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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Official intro from Detroit, MI
About 15 minutes depending on which corner you're in. Give a shout if you ever need a hand with anything. I've only had my xj since January, but I've got another buddy with a mildly built 01, and there's not much we couldn't do!
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May 13, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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Appreciate it. Same to you. I'm learning as I go, so even if I just observe some work taking place it's all good knowledge to me.

Are you going to lift yours? Your profile says "stock".
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May 13, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Official intro from Detroit, MI
The plan was to do it this weekend, but there's a good chance I'll be pulling some OT, so it'll just be ujoints and possibly a radiator and hoses on Sunday. I'm doing a bastard 3" lift with RC front and I'm not positive on the back, but I know it's full leaf pack.
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May 13, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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I don't live in Detroit, but....



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May 13, 2015 | 05:04 PM
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Quote: The plan was to do it this weekend, but there's a good chance I'll be pulling some OT, so it'll just be ujoints and possibly a radiator and hoses on Sunday. I'm doing a bastard 3" lift with RC front and I'm not positive on the back, but I know it's full leaf pack.
Nice, that was my plan too, but I'm drivin up north for Memorial Weekend, I psyched myself out. I don't want to run into any issues on the way up or while I'm 3 hours away.

I've got a 3.5" OME lift and 31's just dying to be put on!

Quote: I don't live in Detroit, but....

Lol! Nice! I assume you're from the D? How'd you end up in Baltimore.
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May 13, 2015 | 05:09 PM
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I was born in the D, and lived in Birmingham until I was about 3-4 and moved to Baltimore with my family in the early 80's. A lot of family still up there just outside of the city...so Can't say I'm "from Detroit", but I have roots in the area...considering doing a bachelor party there this summer
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May 13, 2015 | 05:29 PM
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Quote: I was born in the D, and lived in Birmingham until I was about 3-4 and moved to Baltimore with my family in the early 80's. A lot of family still up there just outside of the city...so Can't say I'm "from Detroit", but I have roots in the area...considering doing a bachelor party there this summer
You were only here till you were 4 and you're a Lions fan? That's surprising. Most Lions fans are long time Michiganders. Love the dedication!

I don't think too many of us are ACTUALLY from Detroit, we just have ties to it. I personally have always lived close as hell to Detroit, and used to spend a ridiculous amount of time down there.

By the way, Welcome to the forum!
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May 13, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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Official intro from Detroit, MI
Quote: Nice, that was my plan too, but I'm drivin up north for Memorial Weekend, I psyched myself out. I don't want to run into any issues on the way up or while I'm 3 hours away.

I've got a 3.5" OME lift and 31's just dying to be put on!Lol! Nice! I assume you're from the D? How'd you end up in Baltimore.
Same deal here haha. where up north?
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May 13, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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Quote: Same deal here haha. where up north?
That's what us city folk do for Memorial Weekend... Go up to spend time with good friends and family, BBQ, sit by a fire, and drink ungodly amounts of crappy beer! Hahaha! Wouldn't miss it for the world!

I'll be up in Roscommon. It's like a 10-15 minute drive to Higgins Lake. How bout you?
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May 13, 2015 | 10:35 PM
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Official intro from Detroit, MI
Quote: That's what us city folk do for Memorial Weekend... Go up to spend time with good friends and family, BBQ, sit by a fire, and drink ungodly amounts of crappy beer! Hahaha! Wouldn't miss it for the world!

I'll be up in Roscommon. It's like a 10-15 minute drive to Higgins Lake. How bout you?
Haha, a group of Jeep friends are going camping at south Higgins state park for the weekend and were planning on hitting a couple trails while we were up there! There will be my buddy with his XJ, a friend with his lifted WJ, and another friend with their TJ. Depending on the circumstances, I may end up putting my little stocker through its paces that weekend.
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