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Well, thought I start my post for the XJ build. You may know me and my MJ but had to get rid of her for the XJ. More room for the kids. But Not looking back for now. So the low down is I kept my 33x9.5 tires and the heart of MiNi Beast. my 8.8 410LSD disks, so thats going under the XJ replacing the 8.25, mounting the 1 1/2" UBE and 4.5 RE springs. Front is getting 6.5" springs with the RK 3 link LA set up. The XJ is 2wd, but already has 4wd conversion started less the tranny and tcase. Which I have a AX-15/231 combo waiting to go in after the lift.
So my very first Jeep...89' Wagoneer
Then my MJ, bought for $100 down in FL and drove back to MI...
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ME:
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Then the 3" lift with the 31's...
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Then maybe you seen me at the 9th Annual Clean up...
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Maybe afterwards...
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Recognize me yet...
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No? Maybe when I got pulled out three times...?
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Maybe you seen me out on the trail at the Fall Colors Tour of 07'...
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member?
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But I did at least get her up on 33's...
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But shortly got the XJ and the MJ had to go...
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So sold MJ and started collecting parts for my build...
Got my clear corner lenses from K2 motor, sweetness :rock on:
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-9...QitemZ150214478003QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Started working on the 8.8. Taking the perches back off getting it ready for the 1 1/2" UBE. :brows: End of the week I'll be ordering the last of everything then it is on for the build up.
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And this pics is thanks to Pete M, thought I share for reference...
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Well got my RK 3 link LA kit.
http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=33
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My brake lines from Rusty's...
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...chant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=RB-SBL10-UV&Category_Code=
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My AX-15/231 Combo going in to complete 4x4...
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:rock on:
My daughter having fun with the RK packing material....

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Track bar with a new heim joint, Heim was $11.20 but the shipping was $16.50, but they got great deals on heims, going to build my own X steering with heims.. http://www.midwestcontrol.com/
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YJ slip yoke $60 bucks shipped to my door from http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQJeepQQWranglerQQCrownQQYokeQQ19871995QQ83502855.html
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Frame to axle extended brake line, $50 from local jeeper
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3/4" D shackles, priceless, $10 each
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The sound bar I got for free...
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And today. I love to wake up to a delivery. :
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Shock mounts that come with...
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Have extra area for bump-stops
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http://www.tntcustoms.com/webV5/ubolteliminators.asp
So that is a good start now. Will continue build up and be down with lift and axle swap by hopefully the 10th Annual Trail Clean Up.
 
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because I like my stuff pretty and when it comes to stuff like that and gears I like to leave it to professional as it is kinda important stuff, which is how I roll. And besides I got the tank today and have to say everything is so nice and looks to be of great quality. and I've used Trailfanatic tank that he won from a raffle at one of the jeep rides and have to say it was a nice set up and I've wanted one since then, last year. Brian is a great guy and his service is outstanding and he took the time to discuss with me what I was wanting out of a tank and he set me up with a tank that not only will be reliable and stood behind, but I will have no wait for airing up again, plus plus, and I can reset a bead on the trail without bending the rim,:teehee:, and I will be able to air tools, :naughty::naughty:.

For the price of it you cannot beat getting a nice pretty durable system that will be a great addition to any rig. :thumb:

Yeah even one is looking to get an Co2 air system for their rig or whatever, hit up Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest - View Profile: UltimateAir@@AMEPARAM@@View Profile: UltimateAir</title>@@AMEPARAM@@UltimateAir :thumb:
 
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well i agree with buying somthing that will be backed and what not, but i also feel that if it is built with the usage of what your going to use it for in mind it will serve the same purpoe and can be refilled on a the trail with oba, or can the co2 be filled that way also either way looks good see ya around
 
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yeah cause I spending to much on the parts. But work has begone as we speak, knuckles are being machined for the high steer arms. Doubler. I missed the drop off today getting the kid at school, So be waiting on that tomorrow then work on the tcases will begin. D44 locker and ring gears will be installed next week and work will start on the LA set up and what not.