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Originally Posted By KB7DX:
2003 TJ "X". Stock except for the 31x10.50-15 tires. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/vassili67/DSCN8414.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/vassili67/DSCN2610_zpseab54a82.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/vassili67/Stumpy/myrack_zpsfd2e6e60.jpg View Quote A 2" lift, Disconnects, and 31x1050's will serve you well, and you can put spacers on that sucker cheap and easy. |
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Originally Posted By Hoodooman:
Nice... I miss our XJ - I'm still thinking of getting another one as a designated fun vehicle. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Hoodooman:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By axeeclipse14:
2008 JK. 3.5" skyjacker lift. Original owner had these...I'm about to switch everything out for metalcloak. Good choice, Skyjacker is garbage. '98 XJ, keys in hand now! Always wanted one of these. https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10450183_874356976600_3222651046087713388_n.jpg?oh=8b76dff5815a0a7e467d363a084bc419&oe=55697709 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10931449_874356946660_2407101796538546939_n.jpg?oh=58f1b89a1a37929512a3b6e8900ac726&oe=555DC0C4&__gda__=1428513977_55534b4178ff8d05a7d1084e217c0b88 Nice... I miss our XJ - I'm still thinking of getting another one as a designated fun vehicle. Both my Jeeps are designated fun vehicles. |
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Originally Posted By n00g7:
Both my Jeeps are designated fun vehicles. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By Hoodooman:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By axeeclipse14:
2008 JK. 3.5" skyjacker lift. Original owner had these...I'm about to switch everything out for metalcloak. Good choice, Skyjacker is garbage. '98 XJ, keys in hand now! Always wanted one of these. https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10450183_874356976600_3222651046087713388_n.jpg?oh=8b76dff5815a0a7e467d363a084bc419&oe=55697709 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10931449_874356946660_2407101796538546939_n.jpg?oh=58f1b89a1a37929512a3b6e8900ac726&oe=555DC0C4&__gda__=1428513977_55534b4178ff8d05a7d1084e217c0b88 Nice... I miss our XJ - I'm still thinking of getting another one as a designated fun vehicle. Both my Jeeps are designated fun vehicles. Jeeps are just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on... |
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Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Actually somewhat clean in this pic. The Savvy/Currie and ARB catalog puked all over this one. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/charlieho_2007/Jeep/photobucket-76474-1367781633952_zps461d0df5.jpg View Quote Those don't look like ARB shocks.... |
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Originally Posted By Charleseklund:
http://<a href=http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah110/Charleseklund/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps53dfd142.jpg</a>" /> I still miss her:( View Quote Jesus hell, what happened? |
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Originally Posted By n00g7:
Those don't look like ARB shocks.... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Actually somewhat clean in this pic. The Savvy/Currie and ARB catalog puked all over this one. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/charlieho_2007/Jeep/photobucket-76474-1367781633952_zps461d0df5.jpg Those don't look like ARB shocks.... ARB ain't known for their shocks |
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Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
ARB ain't known for their shocks View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Actually somewhat clean in this pic. The Savvy/Currie and ARB catalog puked all over this one. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/charlieho_2007/Jeep/photobucket-76474-1367781633952_zps461d0df5.jpg Those don't look like ARB shocks.... ARB ain't known for their shocks OME isn't a good shock? |
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Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Meh. But seriously, the point is, someone says ARB, and you think of shocks? I thought this was a Jeep thread. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
OME isn't a good shock? Meh. But seriously, the point is, someone says ARB, and you think of shocks? I thought this was a Jeep thread. Just wanted to point out that the Savvy and ARB throw up didn't get everywhere it could have. I'm guessing ranchos, hopefully not skyjacker |
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Nice jeeps! Hoping to buy one later this year myself
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"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyways" John Wayne
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Originally Posted By n00g7:
Just wanted to point out that the Savvy and ARB throw up didn't get everywhere it could have. I'm guessing ranchos, hopefully not skyjacker View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
OME isn't a good shock? Meh. But seriously, the point is, someone says ARB, and you think of shocks? I thought this was a Jeep thread. Just wanted to point out that the Savvy and ARB throw up didn't get everywhere it could have. I'm guessing ranchos, hopefully not skyjacker There are Rancho 9000s in the pic, there are Kings on currently. |
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Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
There are Rancho 9000s in the pic, there are Kings on currently. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
OME isn't a good shock? Meh. But seriously, the point is, someone says ARB, and you think of shocks? I thought this was a Jeep thread. Just wanted to point out that the Savvy and ARB throw up didn't get everywhere it could have. I'm guessing ranchos, hopefully not skyjacker There are Rancho 9000s in the pic, there are Kings on currently. Cheapskate. ETA: What size tires? Look narrowish. Do you like them? Thinking about narrowish for my LJ. |
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Originally Posted By frayedknot:
Cheapskate. ETA: What size tires? Look narrowish. Do you like them? Thinking about narrowish for my LJ. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By frayedknot:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
OME isn't a good shock? Meh. But seriously, the point is, someone says ARB, and you think of shocks? I thought this was a Jeep thread. Just wanted to point out that the Savvy and ARB throw up didn't get everywhere it could have. I'm guessing ranchos, hopefully not skyjacker There are Rancho 9000s in the pic, there are Kings on currently. Cheapskate. ETA: What size tires? Look narrowish. Do you like them? Thinking about narrowish for my LJ. I'm guessing those are Super Swamper TSL's, either 32's or 34's. I looked at that, before settling on BFG MT/KM2's in 33x1050, mainly because you can find them a lot more places. |
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Originally Posted By frayedknot:
Cheapskate. ETA: What size tires? Look narrowish. Do you like them? Thinking about narrowish for my LJ. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By frayedknot:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By CharlieHo:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
OME isn't a good shock? Meh. But seriously, the point is, someone says ARB, and you think of shocks? I thought this was a Jeep thread. Just wanted to point out that the Savvy and ARB throw up didn't get everywhere it could have. I'm guessing ranchos, hopefully not skyjacker There are Rancho 9000s in the pic, there are Kings on currently. Cheapskate. ETA: What size tires? Look narrowish. Do you like them? Thinking about narrowish for my LJ. 33-1250 bias TSLs. Actually measure closer to 35", and are taller than everyone's 35s in our club. They are not much for road going, but, there isn't a better tire made once you leave improved roads. |
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Originally Posted By CharlieHo: Actually somewhat clean in this pic. The Savvy/Currie and ARB catalog puked all over this one. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/charlieho_2007/Jeep/photobucket-76474-1367781633952_zps461d0df5.jpg View Quote Are those tires the Interco SSR by any chance? If so, how do you like them? How are they holding up? ETA: Nevermind. I just finally got down to you last post and saw that they're TSLs. |
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Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
Tire size and how many inches of lift? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
Originally Posted By n00g7:
Originally Posted By axeeclipse14:
2008 JK. 3.5" skyjacker lift. Original owner had these...I'm about to switch everything out for metalcloak. Good choice, Skyjacker is garbage. '98 XJ, keys in hand now! Always wanted one of these. https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10450183_874356976600_3222651046087713388_n.jpg?oh=8b76dff5815a0a7e467d363a084bc419&oe=55697709 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10931449_874356946660_2407101796538546939_n.jpg?oh=58f1b89a1a37929512a3b6e8900ac726&oe=555DC0C4&__gda__=1428513977_55534b4178ff8d05a7d1084e217c0b88 Tire size and how many inches of lift? Mine? 6.5in long arm, 33x12.5x15 4in BS |
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Originally Posted By Hoodooman:
Spent Sunday exploring in the woods... http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af25/arhoodooman/318a0bd9-4d7d-4925-a723-35d2dc742549_zps635a2632.jpg?t=1424120903 http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af25/arhoodooman/dbc8c29c-6650-4802-9249-6dd1f2c05834_zps26ab7dcd.jpg?t=1424123788 http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af25/arhoodooman/DSC00525_zpsa0081b16.jpg View Quote What roof rack system are you running? I need one of those critters. |
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Originally Posted By GLHX2112:
What roof rack system are you running? I need one of those critters. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By GLHX2112:
Originally Posted By Hoodooman:
Spent Sunday exploring in the woods... http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af25/arhoodooman/318a0bd9-4d7d-4925-a723-35d2dc742549_zps635a2632.jpg?t=1424120903 http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af25/arhoodooman/dbc8c29c-6650-4802-9249-6dd1f2c05834_zps26ab7dcd.jpg?t=1424123788 http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af25/arhoodooman/DSC00525_zpsa0081b16.jpg What roof rack system are you running? I need one of those critters. It's a Surco Safari rack - I ordered it from ExtremeTerrain.com during their black friday sale, it was about 100-150 bucks off the regular price, IIRC. The Pros: No drilling, or modifications to the hardtop, or the Jeep itself. Plenty of additional cargo space (short people better pack a step stool though.) Made in USA Seems durable - I've successfully "branch tested" it on numerous jaunts through the Ozark & Ouachita National Forests. If there's a low hanging limb - I always seem to find it. The basket remains undamaged, and securely mounted. The Cons: On our 2 Door anyway, mounting/aligning it was a little bit of a PITA. I took the front brackets & slightly "dearched" them with a hammer & block of wood to get them to line up better, and swapped a couple of small bolts on the front brackets for a couple of longer ones I had laying around. It sits up several inches higher than it needs to, unless the goal was to have the flat of the hardtop used for flat storage under the basket. That actually works, btw - I've hauled plywood (placing a mover's blanket on the paint job), then tying the wood to the light bar brackets in the front & to the basket in the back. See the branch testing note above. Surco really could've redesigned the mounts to bring the basket down a good 3-4 inches. Wind Noise... Wrangler's are not aerodynamic to begin with, and placing metal bars, trays or cages on top of them results in all manner of wind noise, buffeting, etc. I was already dealing with the noise for the giant light bar mounted right in the path of air coming over the top of the windscreen, so this isn't a biggie for me. You just get used to turning the volume on the stereo up louder. In summary, the basket design bolts together solidly, does no permanent damage or modification to the Jeep, and gives you much needed cargo space. Part of the installation woes could have been the result of my natural lack of mechanical ability rearing it's ugly head (it always seems to trigger fits of Tourette's syndrome as well .) |
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Thanks for the info, I need a rack but i am paranoid about messing with my hard top, I added the hard top after i bought my JK. Sad thing is I have two other racks now that i used on other vehicles, with Yakima bars, but they obviously will not work.
I have a couple air dams that helps with the wind noise, or, it did when I used a rack on my Jetta. I need something for hauling a Kayak. I was going to go ghetto and use pool noodles. |
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Originally Posted By GLHX2112:
Thanks for the info, I need a rack but i am paranoid about messing with my hard top, I added the hard top after i bought my JK. Sad thing is I have two other racks now that i used on other vehicles, with Yakima bars, but they obviously will not work. I have a couple air dams that helps with the wind noise, or, it did when I used a rack on my Jetta. I need something for hauling a Kayak. I was going to go ghetto and use pool noodles. View Quote You can install those frame racks that bold to the Jeep's body and frame. Take a look at Kargo Master, Body Armor, etch. If you can spend $$$ there are other models that have the basket integrated. I got the Kargo Master and made a couple mods to make easy to open and close the softtop without having to tilt the rack. |
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anywhere you can buy a custom tire cover? I want to get a spartan helmet on one
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Originally Posted By 1928A1:
http://www.silencerresearch.com/lgs.jpg http://www.silencerresearch.com/jeep1.JPG View Quote What wheels are on that jeep? Did the inserts come red or did you paint them |
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Originally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker:
2014 Cherokee I bought last year. <a href="http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/DamascusKnifemaker/media/Cars/IMG_4637_zps5d5f805c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/DamascusKnifemaker/Cars/IMG_4637_zps5d5f805c.jpg</a> 2014 Wrangler sport my wife bought last month. <a href="http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/DamascusKnifemaker/media/Cars/2014Wrangler_zpscce77016.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/DamascusKnifemaker/Cars/2014Wrangler_zpscce77016.jpg</a> 74 Cherokee Chief I sold when my wife needed surgery. <a href="http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/DamascusKnifemaker/media/Cars/IMG_4220c_zpsdaf0cfcc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/DamascusKnifemaker/Cars/IMG_4220c_zpsdaf0cfcc.jpg</a> View Quote Don't know why…can't stand the KL. It is literally the only vehicle on the planet that I judge by the cover (maybe because I've grown up in XJs and SJs). I didn't think the Grand Cherokee's look much better back in the XJ days…now I know very few people who consider the Cherokee over the Grand Cherokee. |
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Originally Posted By Swoosh101:
anywhere you can buy a custom tire cover? I want to get a spartan helmet on one View Quote I haven't use this place. But you can give it try. http://www.sparetirecovers.com/colors.html |
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Originally Posted By EasTexan:
<a href="http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Texan6326/media/9A4E49A7-ECB7-45E7-843D-6572A33CE259_zpsdjab6rkj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/Texan6326/9A4E49A7-ECB7-45E7-843D-6572A33CE259_zpsdjab6rkj.jpg</a> Trying to decide on either a 2'' BDS or Teraflex lift... View Quote BDS >> Teraflex BDS shocks and Springs are about the best in the business for TJ's. Only OME really gives them a run for their money. |
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Originally Posted By ASUsax:
BDS >> Teraflex BDS shocks and Springs are about the best in the business for TJ's. Only OME really gives them a run for their money. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ASUsax:
Originally Posted By EasTexan:
<a href="http://s138.photobucket.com/user/Texan6326/media/9A4E49A7-ECB7-45E7-843D-6572A33CE259_zpsdjab6rkj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/Texan6326/9A4E49A7-ECB7-45E7-843D-6572A33CE259_zpsdjab6rkj.jpg</a> Trying to decide on either a 2'' BDS or Teraflex lift... BDS >> Teraflex BDS shocks and Springs are about the best in the business for TJ's. Only OME really gives them a run for their money. I wouldn't run either BDS or Teraflex on a TJ. For a 2" lift though, go OME and don't look back. |
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Yeah, OME is on my radar as well, but Its damn expensive compared to others and the yellow is god awful.
I dot Dirk at DPG to quote me on a 2.5'' kit he sells. 1300 for everything. |
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