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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 11:56 AM
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Time for 2x6 rocker replacement.
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
Time for 2x6 rocker replacement.
Funny thing is I'm getting ready for a set of replacements and stiffiners, just can't schedule a time because of work
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Doove
Funny thing is I'm getting ready for a set of replacements and stiffiners, just can't schedule a time because of work
I would still have james switch it to 2x6 instead, lol
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 09:26 PM
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It is sad to see your jeep like that! I know you will only make it better though haha
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtyKurty
It is sad to see your jeep like that! I know you will only make it better though haha
Thanks man. I'm pretty bummed at the eye sores now, but it makes an excuse for the good stories
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Old Apr 22, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Doove
Thanks man. I'm pretty bummed at the eye sores now, but it makes an excuse for the good stories
Exactly! You can be proud when you pull up next to that fancy new JK with 10 light bars on it lol
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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Took advantage of the beautiful and one day off and cleaned up the Yeep. Got most of the mud off it and underneath it. Cleaned up the inside the best I could, broke out the vacuum and errythang.







Also took off my swaybar. Wasn't connected anyways. Bent then mounts at the Badlands.





Poor JKS quick discos. Bought only to be ziptied

Also found out my drag link got bent at the Cliffs. That's why I'm toed out so much and cambered. 1 ton steering in the future aswell as a rear bumper.
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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Looks good. Dents add character anyway. And I told you when you bought discos they wouldnt last long in our group!! Try and resell them man. You should see the cleaning I did to my jeeps today. I washed it, then my interior cleaning was great. I hosed down the door panels and used some soap on them, vaccuumed seats and floor, and cleaned windows. But left the dash completely muddy. Hah
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandonrcm
Looks good. Dents add character anyway. And I told you when you bought discos they wouldnt last long in our group!! Try and resell them man. You should see the cleaning I did to my jeeps today. I washed it, then my interior cleaning was great. I hosed down the door panels and used some soap on them, vaccuumed seats and floor, and cleaned windows. But left the dash completely muddy. Hah
I saw, looks nice! I still have carpet though. Wish I could just hose my interior. That's something I want to do, rip out the carpet and bedline or something so it's more water resistant. Ripping the doors off also up there. I don't even want to wait for those connectors, just redneck it and unplug thenlm 1 by 1 lol
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Old May 12, 2016 | 11:31 PM
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Haven't posted in awhile. Been working 50 hour weeks and haven't really had the energy to work on the jeep.

Steering is still jacked up. New drag link should be here tomorrow, also found out something's going on with my trackbar bracket, which is why it's so clunky. Transmission has been acting a bit sluggish too, fluid isn't looking to hot (dark color) so I'm going to drain and fill. Got a new filter, gasket, and solenoids to put in aswell.




Late oil change




Yeah. My jeep was mad at me for the dirty oil.
All that was in the engine...
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Old May 14, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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Replaced my drag link. Need to get it aligned now. Also forgot to mention I finally had the exhaust welded last week.



"Gimmie a hug"
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Old May 15, 2016 | 11:40 PM
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Got the alignment. Now that is fixed I get all the bump-steer. Really want to go 1 ton steering and be done with it, but I just don't have to freetime for any big projects yet. My battery terminal is acting up again too so those are getting replaced soon. But there's a Cliffs trip planned for the 22nd so that'll be fun
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Old May 16, 2016 | 11:02 AM
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that thing is BRIGHT RED.. is that factory>>?
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Old May 16, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Urlaub
that thing is BRIGHT RED.. is that factory>>?
Yup, Flame Red (paint code PR4). Don't see many around me that color, let alone with the matching flares, moldings, and stock bumpers (when I had them)
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Old May 17, 2016 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Doove
Yup, Flame Red (paint code PR4). Don't see many around me that color, let alone with the matching flares, moldings, and stock bumpers (when I had them)
Dont go to robs house then... Theres like 4 at his house alone
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