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pain in the A tj

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#1 · (Edited)
well this is rideraa's TJ. 2000. 4.0, auto, and i guess you could call it loaded.

hmmmmm what do we have here.....


why would you pull the axles to install a lift....


what the..... 2 sets of axles?.... indeed.


now we are getting somewhere.


:rock:


what it was


what it is



the lift wasnt soo bad to do. we took the axles out the night before. tore into it the next day, and limped it home around 2am.
05 RUBI D44's
rough country 4" long arm
rough country 1.25" body lift
33" kumho MT's
SYE (done)
custom front shaft
xrc8 winch

coming next year
bumpers
sliders
flat belly skid
35s
 
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#7 ·
Why so much lift for 33s?

Even with 35s, you could have left off the body lift. Nice rig, it just looks tall, especially with those tires. Put some 37s on it, and it'll blend nice with the height.
 
#17 · (Edited)
Hey ... I wanted to come on here and say thanks for the tire recommendations ...

the woman is 5' - 1.75" ... I need those steps for now ... lol ... (i'm also broke as in slider cash for now) besides I need a spare tire carrier next ...


and the shocks ... this kit comes with the 2.2 shocks which are their upgrade model.
the "std" ones i belive are hydros?. Rough Country did have some issues with shock lengths in some kits where they were too long and when installed leave a small amount of up travel and bottom out ( = rough ride). They replaced them when requested, the ones I know of were TJ kits.
 
#21 ·
the lockers are selectable ... which means they can be turned on & off .. this type uses air to engage them. so.. by turning on the air supply (flip of the switch) the axles are locked. selectable lockers ussally use air, cable, or elec. to engage them. auto lockers engage when ever power (as in drive shaft) is applied.
 
#23 · (Edited)
Done first year (thru 9/15/10)
1" RC mml
1 1/4" RC bl
4" RC long arm kit
RC dicos
RC 3/4" front spacers & bump stop ext (for the 37"s till tubes)
Rubi D-44 front w/ air locker
Rubi D-44 rear w/ air locker
RCV CV/alloy front axle shafts
Superior axle seals
Tom Woods DC rear shaft
Rugged Ridge (?) SYE
37 x 12.50 x 15 Wrangler MTR on black steel rims
XRC sliders
XRC 8k winch
TSC front bumper tow points (Caveman 4x4 & Welding Ent.)
Custom rear bumper ( from Joe's Custom Fab)
Fire stick (Jeep came with CB installed, I lost the supplied orig CB antenna @ Twisted Trails)


Year 2 starting 9/15/10
Hi lift (X-mas present, thanks CM) (12/25/2010)
bead locks 3/5/11
Tummy tuck, ufc ultra high 4/2/11
Trianglate rear 4/2/11
1 ton steer otk 4/20/11
Replace rear locker with stronger front type locker 6/1/11
Build thread unrelated (used funds though) Tow rig 05 F350 PS SW CC LB 8/15/12


Year 3 starting 9/15/11
Relocate trans vent 12/15/11
Flares & Front fenders GONE :naughty: 3/6/12
Build thread unrelated (used funds though) Trailer, 18' w/ dove, wood deck.(5/15/12)
Huge rig improvement LOL full soft doors :teehee:(6/15/12)


Year 4 starting 9/15/12
I promise to do more next year lol .... (I lied guess I didn't :nana:)
Truck Camper 9/28/12
Tank Skid, installed 3/23/13
Engine skid here needs installed
[5/4/13 BROKE FRAME 2 PLACES & DISTROYED REAR TRUSS FOR THE 2ND TIME AT THE BLESSING :(:finger::confused::whiz:FWK]

TJ
Yet to do
I have, needs installed, on board air.
Steering skid
Upgrade cage
Front tube fenders (maybe not, I kinda like the no fender look :junk:
Hi line ??
Front bumper
Rear alloy shafts
Diff covers
Rear tire carrier
Rear armor
Rear tube fenders
Outboard rear shocks
Upgrade power steering ??
Improve front brakes (what method ??)
This list is depressing lmao and its broke.
So ...... On to the CJ7


CJ7
Year 5 starting 9/15/13

Bought this as a buddy for the old girl :beerbang: (9/14/13 12:01AM EDT, close enough to year five (23hrs 59mins early))
better pics to come :thumb:



9/14/13
CJ7 as bought

Topless doorless no winch
304/727/300 twin stick
pane
5:13 Scout D-44s
Rear Spool/Front Detroit
Rear 4 link with coilovers
Front outboard leafs
Front/Rear shafts/alloy (** front outers stock)
Warn premium lockouts
38.5x15.5x15 TSL (true dia maybe 37 ??)
Full cage (not to frame)
Ratty high back race seats
Lap belts
Comp cut
Tube front fenders

UPS arrives (CJ7)
Used top 10/1/13
Rock sliders 10/21/13
Rattle can paint 10/27/13
Heater 11/15/13
Alloy front outer PS 12/1/15
Steal bead locks 4/15/15
 
#25 · (Edited)
:rock::woot::beerbang::bdr2:

In The 1st year for this rig
Rocks & Valleys (200 miles 1 way btw) I have 8 plus stickers :) (I think 6 visits, some were sat & sun)
Bundy Hill 5 times
Twisted trails 1 (2 days) & Jeep Blessing
Badlands 1
Silver Lake 1


Thanks, CM it would not be this complete without your help and input.
 
#32 ·
Nice TJ man I really like it with the 37s. I have a 97 TJ with the 6in RC long arm running 35 boggers but I wanna go up to 37s. I am also looking to triangulate the rear and get rid of the track bar. As far as the lift goes I love it, flexs like no other. You'll love it even more with tube fenders in the front gives a lot more room for flex really. I've had mine just over a year and its went thru alot of changes. I still have the stock front dana 30 but I put an 8.8 in the rear with LSD which I'm not a fan of limited slip so a detroit will be coming soon. I also have a lockright in the front which I love. Mine doesn't see the road at all, but really nice jeep man keep up the good work
 
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