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Post by bobenbeth on Mar 12, 2009 18:26:06 GMT -5
I just ordered a RE long arm kit with everything i need. coils, springs skid plate, brake line, disconnects etc, RE shocks, RE steering stabilizer, advanced adapters SYE, and a Tom woods drive shaft
I also found a new front drive shaft and lights on craigslist. I have to replace the front pinion seal as well.
I should see the kit in about a week. I'll post pictures of my build. I'm feel like a kid on Christmas.. Now i need to find a set of 35's-36's
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Post by HamiltonLJ on Mar 12, 2009 18:42:35 GMT -5
You better get dana 44s to handle the larger tires.
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Post by bobenbeth on Mar 12, 2009 18:47:52 GMT -5
you selling one?  ? Yeah I know. I am not sure if I am going to go with a d44 or ford 8.8. |
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Post by bobenbeth on Mar 20, 2009 19:24:32 GMT -5
4x4groupbuy sent me tracking numbers
UPS shipped 10 boxes 375lbs yesterday.... ;D ;D
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Post by Founding Father on Mar 20, 2009 21:53:14 GMT -5
so know were gonna have to tow a bigger xj ? ;D
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Post by waterman on Mar 21, 2009 6:42:24 GMT -5
Hey bob what year is your xj??? and prez. i have an alt. that may work for one of ya's. Good luck with the build,,,cant wait to see it burried. And axle for axle the 8.8 is just as strong as the 44,,,as for up front just replace with a stronger set of axles,,,i beat the crap out of my d30 im running alloy usa shafts. Now i want to go out and work on my rig
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Post by bobenbeth on Mar 21, 2009 22:05:30 GMT -5
i have a 99. I have read the d44 and 8.8 are about the same. the 8.8 comes with disc and i can pull them from the junk yard for about $125. On the down side it seems expensive to upgrade them As far as towing i would love to get a trailer. I am working on the wife to trade in my DD for a bigger SUV or pick up that can tow... UPS said the kit will me here on the 26th.. I hope to install it all on the weekend. I will post pictures. PS the on board air still has to go in. found an XJ write up parker.w.tripod.com/xjtech/york.html |
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Post by bobenbeth on Mar 25, 2009 19:48:30 GMT -5
The parts are starting to arrive   |
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Post by HamiltonLJ on Mar 25, 2009 20:31:30 GMT -5
Boy look at all that new stuff you get to break. Life is good!
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Post by waterman on Mar 26, 2009 18:10:33 GMT -5
christmas in march ya gota love it ;D good luck on the build!!!
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Post by bobenbeth on Mar 26, 2009 18:20:07 GMT -5
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Post by iwantajeep2009 on Mar 27, 2009 10:02:57 GMT -5
;D---- The kit looks sweet Bob. Can't wait to see it in person. I agree, I would feel like a kid on christmas. Only it would be more like a kid waking up in a candy store with the easter bunny on christmas day.
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Post by bobenbeth on Apr 5, 2009 21:07:50 GMT -5
I had some time to work this weekend..
I pulled the trans pan down and replaced the filter. Last time i was out something just didn't seem right.
Today I removed the old trans cross member. I pulled both front springs and shocks. The upper and lower control arms are off. The brake lines are out. I pulled the front axle out. I installed the new upper control arm mounts, trans mount and skid plate. There is a whole lot or drilling to install these. The news skid plates wrap all the way under to the rockets. They bolt to the seam welds under the door. It seems pretty beefy. I cut the old upper control arm brackets off. I just have to grind and clean up.
I noticed some rust on the drivers rocker that i will have to address soon.
Sorry i didn't get any pictures today. i was too dirty to grab my camera. I will try to get some later.
Hopefully next week end is as nice. I can finish this up.
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Post by waterman on Apr 6, 2009 17:42:50 GMT -5
sounds like ya made some head way bob,,,but post up some pic. lets see some progress
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Post by bobenbeth on Apr 13, 2009 19:02:54 GMT -5
 this is the old lower control arm next to the new one  this is my old 3.5-4 inch lift spring next to the new 7.5 spring  this is where the old lower contol arm bracket use to sit. I was tired of grinding. I know its not pretty, but i dont have a pretty jeep.... ;D  |
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