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Posted: 10/8/2018 1:57:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2018 9:27:14 PM EDT
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Don’t have it home yet, but this is my grail Jeep. LJ Rubicon Automatic with a Hardtop.
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Posted: 10/8/2018 9:34:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
Don’t have it home yet, but this is my grail Jeep. LJ Rubicon Automatic with a Hardtop. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67156/6FE1BEC1-F9E0-414B-B765-1EADE3D2D995-698861.jpg |
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Posted: 10/8/2018 10:18:23 PM EDT
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Gears and lockers should be on the way after Hurricane Michael fucks us over! I'm SO fucking excited!
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Posted: 10/8/2018 10:30:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RobertL]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Nice looking rig, where'd you find it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By RobertL:
Don’t have it home yet, but this is my grail Jeep. LJ Rubicon Automatic with a Hardtop. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67156/6FE1BEC1-F9E0-414B-B765-1EADE3D2D995-698861.jpg Higher mileage than I would like but it’s absolutely rust free and runs and drives perfectly. I’ll wheel it pretty hard, so a higher mileage example is probably better for me. I just sold my built ‘16 Rubi because I was a nervous wreck every time I took it out (and the guy wanted it really bad). 
This one would also be ideal for an LS swap. It has 168,xxx but it has a Jasper transmission with less than 20,xxx on it. |
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Posted: 10/8/2018 10:36:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
On Facebook, less than a mile from my house. I knew he had it, but didn’t have any idea it was for sale. Higher mileage than I would like but it’s absolutely rust free and runs and drives perfectly. I’ll wheel it pretty hard, so a higher mileage example is probably better for me. I just sold my built ‘16 Rubi because I was a nervous wreck every time I took it out (and the guy wanted it really bad).
This one would also be ideal for an LS swap. It has 168,xxx but it has a Jasper transmission with less than 20,xxx on it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By RobertL:
Don’t have it home yet, but this is my grail Jeep. LJ Rubicon Automatic with a Hardtop. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67156/6FE1BEC1-F9E0-414B-B765-1EADE3D2D995-698861.jpg Higher mileage than I would like but it’s absolutely rust free and runs and drives perfectly. I’ll wheel it pretty hard, so a higher mileage example is probably better for me. I just sold my built ‘16 Rubi because I was a nervous wreck every time I took it out (and the guy wanted it really bad).
This one would also be ideal for an LS swap. It has 168,xxx but it has a Jasper transmission with less than 20,xxx on it. |
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Posted: 10/9/2018 10:19:10 PM EDT
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Picked up the LJ tonight. Here’s a shot gassing it up.
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Posted: 10/9/2018 11:33:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
Picked up the LJ tonight. Here’s a shot gassing it up. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67156/7249E7B5-4EDA-43EA-97D8-7C0EAADDB7D9-700041.jpg
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/10/2018 5:14:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Get used to it My 15 JKU isn't to far behind. |
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Posted: 10/10/2018 5:47:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By omar:
Picked up the JL Rubi: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/621/QlqWtqp7R7Koy_8h2eykMQ_thumb_472f-696777.jpg I am getting my 2 door in December 
Hows the trunk space with the seats up? I hear it's a little bigger then the JKs. I haven't seen a 2 door in person yet. |
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Posted: 10/10/2018 7:30:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KingRollo:
Hows the trunk space with the seats up? I hear it's a little bigger then the JKs. I haven't seen a 2 door in person yet. Jim |
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Posted: 10/10/2018 8:09:23 PM EDT
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Did most of Morris Mountain last weekend.
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Posted: 10/13/2018 12:49:17 PM EDT
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Put a set of late model Rubi takeoffs on the LJ this morning.
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Posted: 10/13/2018 6:24:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BULLDAWG_556:
Really, I tell folks the only thing my TJ won't crawl over is a gas pump. My 15 JKU isn't to far behind. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BULLDAWG_556:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Get used to it My 15 JKU isn't to far behind. My '02 TJ was doing 10-15% better on gas than the '14 JKU I was with. They've got more power, but they're thirsty bitches... |
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Posted: 10/13/2018 8:52:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ASUsax:
I just did a PHX-Moab-Boulder-Telluride-PHX trip. My '02 TJ was doing 10-15% better on gas than the '14 JKU I was with. They've got more power, but they're thirsty bitches... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ASUsax:
Originally Posted By BULLDAWG_556:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Get used to it My 15 JKU isn't to far behind. My '02 TJ was doing 10-15% better on gas than the '14 JKU I was with. They've got more power, but they're thirsty bitches... I get around 12 now with all the changes. Cruise set at 85 mph across SD earlier this year had me lucky to get double digits. |
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Posted: 10/19/2018 6:04:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/19/2018 11:22:51 PM EDT
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IN, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2018 12:30:24 AM EDT
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1980 CJ7. You kinda have to use your imagination...
I've probably got a year and a half to go at least...  She's gonna be a desert sand CJ7 version of an M38A1. I'm doing her up as a tribute to the brothers and sisters I served with over 28 years, and those who came before me, and those who are out there now. I'll be using the bumper numbers from the first tank I was crew on back in 1981. She'll have Dodge truck running gear. A Mopar 360, TF 727, and full size Dana 44 front, Chrysler 9.25 rear axles with 4 wheel discs. The set-up came with a Dana 20 t-case, but I may try to change over to a Dana 300 if I can. I'll be doing a spring over on YJ springs, probably run 35s. |
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Posted: 10/21/2018 7:29:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By daddyusmaximus:
1980 CJ7. You kinda have to use your imagination... I've probably got a year and a half to go at least... https://i.imgur.com/kKsbCnL.jpg She's gonna be a desert sand CJ7 version of an M38A1. I'm doing her up as a tribute to the brothers and sisters I served with over 28 years, and those who came before me, and those who are out there now. I'll be using the bumper numbers from the first tank I was crew on back in 1981. She'll have Dodge truck running gear. A Mopar 360, TF 727, and full size Dana 44 front, Chrysler 9.25 rear axles with 4 wheel discs. The set-up came with a Dana 20 t-case, but I may try to change over to a Dana 300 if I can. I'll be doing a spring over on YJ springs, probably run 35s. |
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Posted: 10/26/2018 7:16:31 PM EDT
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Supposed to be sunny and high 60s tomorrow. I’m loaded up and ready to wheel some rocks. I figure Sunday the soft top goes on for the winter.
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Posted: 10/28/2018 7:53:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLShooter:
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Posted: 10/29/2018 5:10:35 PM EDT
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Spotted this one the other day and just HAD to stop for a pic. The whole thing is bedlined OD green.
The badges are some sort of custom 82nd Airborne logo. |
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Posted: 10/29/2018 6:07:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
When I first got my LJ I got 19mpg. I get around 12 now with all the changes. Cruise set at 85 mph across SD earlier this year had me lucky to get double digits. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By ASUsax:
Originally Posted By BULLDAWG_556:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Get used to it My 15 JKU isn't to far behind. My '02 TJ was doing 10-15% better on gas than the '14 JKU I was with. They've got more power, but they're thirsty bitches... I get around 12 now with all the changes. Cruise set at 85 mph across SD earlier this year had me lucky to get double digits. The only real exceptions are the all-uphill drives (PHX-Flag, for instance). But they're balanced out by the all downhill return trips. |
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Posted: 10/29/2018 6:38:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Spotted this one the other day and just HAD to stop for a pic. The whole thing is bedlined OD green. https://i.imgur.com/GjrPW8B.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ly6bxOa.jpg The badges are some sort of custom 82nd Airborne logo. |
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Posted: 11/4/2018 3:28:45 PM EDT
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My current DD project. It'll be replacing my Mazdaspeed 3 once I'm comfortable with it's reliability to get back and forth to work in it. It's a 95 with the Country Trim package. Other than some faded paint and other odds and ends from 23 years of existence the body is straight, driveline feels solid and interior is in amazing shape with exception of the driver's seat.
What's been replaced or revamped. All bushings in front suspension Track bar steering stabalizer New tires valve cover gasket oil pan gasket rear main seal timing cover gasket timing cover crank seal Coil Springs Shocks front and rear Rear leaf springs Rear driveshaft u-joints rear brakes down to the backing plate Front Driver's seat All lights replaced with LED bulbs including interior lights spark plugs plug wires cap/rotor distributor gasket both PCV hoses with OEM parts (PO hodgepodged a bunch of random hoses together to make it work) Original injectors replaced with 4 hole injectors Upnext- Put new inner fender liners in up front, the originals disintegrated rebuild front brakes the passenger side caliper has a seized piston. replace window scrapers/seals fix drivers door has a slight sag to it due to typical XJ top hinge failure. It's just starting to sag needs a new weld laid down. replace weather striping all around. It's not in bad shape but is flat in some areas and could use new stuff replace u-joints in front driveshaft and front axleshafts. Current plans are to keep it mostly stock. The coils and leafs are "Upcountry" spec so it sits about 1 to 1.5 inches higher than a stock non upcountry XJ. Possibly swap in a NP/NVG242 full time/part time transfer case. Put some traction adders in possibly LSDs front and rear, a possible lunchbox locker is on the menu as well for budget reasons. Any mods will be limited to light overlanding mods. Right now I plan to do some kind of "roll on/Roll off" package for my small trailer to carry most of the camping and adventure goods to keep the weight off the Jeep for daily driving. 
Best pic I have at the moment. |
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Posted: 11/10/2018 8:08:12 PM EDT
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Since it clean here it is again.
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Posted: 11/11/2018 8:15:13 PM EDT
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Most recent pic. It wont change much, externally, from here on. Just getting the gears and traction aids that I've already purchased installed.
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Posted: 11/11/2018 8:19:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: unstabl]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeepinbanditrider:
My current DD project. It'll be replacing my Mazdaspeed 3 once I'm comfortable with it's reliability to get back and forth to work in it. It's a 95 with the Country Trim package. Other than some faded paint and other odds and ends from 23 years of existence the body is straight, driveline feels solid and interior is in amazing shape with exception of the driver's seat. What's been replaced or revamped. All bushings in front suspension Track bar steering stabalizer New tires valve cover gasket oil pan gasket rear main seal timing cover gasket timing cover crank seal Coil Springs Shocks front and rear Rear leaf springs Rear driveshaft u-joints rear brakes down to the backing plate Front Driver's seat All lights replaced with LED bulbs including interior lights spark plugs plug wires cap/rotor distributor gasket both PCV hoses with OEM parts (PO hodgepodged a bunch of random hoses together to make it work) Original injectors replaced with 4 hole injectors Upnext- Put new inner fender liners in up front, the originals disintegrated rebuild front brakes the passenger side caliper has a seized piston. replace window scrapers/seals fix drivers door has a slight sag to it due to typical XJ top hinge failure. It's just starting to sag needs a new weld laid down. replace weather striping all around. It's not in bad shape but is flat in some areas and could use new stuff replace u-joints in front driveshaft and front axleshafts. Current plans are to keep it mostly stock. The coils and leafs are "Upcountry" spec so it sits about 1 to 1.5 inches higher than a stock non upcountry XJ. Possibly swap in a NP/NVG242 full time/part time transfer case. Put some traction adders in possibly LSDs front and rear, a possible lunchbox locker is on the menu as well for budget reasons. Any mods will be limited to light overlanding mods. Right now I plan to do some kind of "roll on/Roll off" package for my small trailer to carry most of the camping and adventure goods to keep the weight off the Jeep for daily driving. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181026/b02012255c0cd92ef64e560f6aebe1c1.jpg Best pic I have at the moment. For stock replacement parts I use Team Cherokee. They've got about everything you need covered and the prices are very reasonable. Thanks again for posting a cool older rig! ETA: I'm in SW Arkansas. If you're near there I have a few spare parts XJs and a ton of stuff from my build. Let me know if you need something specific. |
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Posted: 11/11/2018 9:17:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Most recent pic. It wont change much, externally, from here on. Just getting the gears and traction aids that I've already purchased installed. http://i.imgur.com/MaTFCab.jpg |
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Posted: 11/12/2018 6:49:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeepinbanditrider:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181026/b02012255c0cd92ef64e560f6aebe1c1.jpg Best pic I have at the moment. i bet those things start bringing stupid money soon. used to be a dime a dozen, now i dont see many on the roads. |
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Posted: 11/12/2018 3:59:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/12/2018 5:12:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jonboy20:
My boy and I took a trip out to Big Bend last month. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/85934/20181006_134613_jpg-736609.JPG Great job! |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 12:56:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By @akpostal :
Since it clean here it is again. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/dfcb196a8dc079a2a118e881f2ce6665.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181103/cd4244a0ea92b1dd7b86eb02cfa7f908.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181103/535639c226e0794c724045f5e4554740.jpg Can you put a snowboard on the top one? How much weight does the rear one hold? Debating 2 vs 4 door right now. I have only ever had 2 doors but lately I am thinking about all the shit I want to carry. |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 6:41:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aguas: i think i like this project more than most of the rock crawlers and brodozers i see. i bet those things start bringing stupid money soon. used to be a dime a dozen, now i dont see many on the roads. |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 6:42:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By unstabl: Love the XJ build. I've got one myself. If you start a build thread, drop a link in here to it. I'd thoroughly enjoy watching you put it back together. For stock replacement parts I use Team Cherokee. They've got about everything you need covered and the prices are very reasonable. Thanks again for posting a cool older rig! ETA: I'm in SW Arkansas. If you're near there I have a few spare parts XJs and a ton of stuff from my build. Let me know if you need something specific. |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 7:37:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeepinbanditrider: I'm not far from you. I'm east of Dallas and western Arkansas is one of my favorite areas. I'll be up there in march with my kid, and my friend and his kids doing some backroad running and Forest service camping. |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 8:13:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
"Won't change much" =/= Jeep owner Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Most recent pic. It wont change much, externally, from here on. Just getting the gears and traction aids that I've already purchased installed. http://i.imgur.com/MaTFCab.jpg 
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Posted: 11/14/2018 8:14:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeepinbanditrider:
Yeah I'm seeing prices jump up pretty good around here. A clean good running stock XJ can bring anywhere form 6 to 10 grand around here. One sold for 11 grand. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeepinbanditrider:
Originally Posted By Aguas: i think i like this project more than most of the rock crawlers and brodozers i see. i bet those things start bringing stupid money soon. used to be a dime a dozen, now i dont see many on the roads. I know I hate him for it.
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Posted: 11/14/2018 9:11:54 PM EDT
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New to me:
2007 JK X 6speed 3" lift 35s 73k miles 
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Posted: 11/14/2018 9:16:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Moto-M187]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
New to me: 2007 JK X >>>>>6speed<<<<< 3" lift 35s 73k miles https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/Da_Jeep-739179.jpg |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 9:35:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
It's been a HUGE change from when I acquired it two years ago, and it has almost turned into the vision of what I wanted a Jeep to be. I'm happy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Most recent pic. It wont change much, externally, from here on. Just getting the gears and traction aids that I've already purchased installed. http://i.imgur.com/MaTFCab.jpg |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 9:42:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Moto-M187: Only way to roll. Good looking jeep Infidel I got some bushings and all new brakes to install. Need to find a hard top, carpet, and may change up the suspension a little. |
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Posted: 11/14/2018 11:14:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
New to me: 2007 JK X 6speed 3" lift 35s 73k miles https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/Da_Jeep-739179.jpg |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 1:30:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz: A 2dr with 35s is about as perfect as it gets, IMO. Nice rig! |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 12:13:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz: A 2dr with 35s is about as perfect as it gets, IMO. Nice rig! Now the new JLs with nothing more than a budget 3.5" lift will allow for 40s. |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 1:09:55 PM EDT
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Was going to install these bad boys, but this happened:
 Attached FileAny idea if LED headlights will generate enough heat to keep from icing up? |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 5:28:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz:
Was going to install these bad boys, but this happened: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20909/Icy_bullshit_jpg-739782.JPG Any idea if LED headlights will generate enough heat to keep from icing up? |
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Posted: 11/15/2018 9:58:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz:
Was going to install these bad boys, but this happened: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20909/Icy_bullshit_jpg-739782.JPG Any idea if LED headlights will generate enough heat to keep from icing up? |
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Posted: 11/18/2018 3:13:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
New to me: 2007 JK X 6speed 3" lift 35s 73k miles https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/Da_Jeep-739179.jpg |
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Posted: 11/18/2018 3:20:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz:
Was going to install these bad boys, but this happened: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20909/Icy_bullshit_jpg-739782.JPG Any idea if LED headlights will generate enough heat to keep from icing up? I've been looking at the Truck-Lite heated LEDs as an upgrade. They contain heater elements that turn on when it get's below freezing. |
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