Flat Spells Can be Fun (or what I did over the flat spell of 2010)

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. Jan 18, 2010 #1
    aka pumpmaster

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    Before:

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    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
  3. Jan 18, 2010 #2
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    Sweet man. I used to have the same Wrangler, mine was a 2000.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2010 #3
    aka pumpmaster

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    This one is an 01 with an 06 engine. It's a project vehicle for my son who turns 16 in 2 years.
     
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
  6. Jan 18, 2010 #4
    stoneybaloney

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    Geez, lucky him. :)
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2010 #5
    aka pumpmaster

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    yeah. he's a good kid even though he doesn't like surfing.

    This is phase 2. Phase 3 is going to be a winch and Corbeau racing seats.

    Phase 1 was a sweet Alpine sound system and a Banks stainless catback.
     
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
  8. Jan 18, 2010 #6
    stoneybaloney

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    I had an Alpine system except the head was Pioneer Premier. That's some gift!
     
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    stoneybaloney, Jan 18, 2010
  9. Jan 18, 2010 #7
    GnarActually

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    just curious, whats the point of a lift? kind of a waste of money. just curious
     
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    GnarActually, Jan 18, 2010
  10. Jan 18, 2010 #8
    aka pumpmaster

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    ground clearance if you offroad which we do quite a bit. I really wanted a highline kit that lets you run 35 inch tires with no lift but they are big bucks. My next Jeep will have that.
     
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
  11. Jan 18, 2010 #9
    Recycled Surfer

    Recycled Surfer Well-Known Member

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    NICE ! Body lift or Susp lift ? Sometimes susp lifts screw up drive shaft angles causing U-Joint failure always at the wrong time. I love wranglers - the wheel base is real short though and can wear you out on a long trip. I'm lookin for a 4dr (longer wheel base) when I get some money together. Awesome Ride !!!!!!!
     
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    Recycled Surfer, Jan 18, 2010
  12. Jan 18, 2010 #10
    aka pumpmaster

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    Suspension lift. Jeeps are really touchy with lifts and most like will cause drive train vibes so you either need to do a motor mount lift of a transfer case drop. I did the TC drop since I'm getting a tummy tuck and will need a slip yoke eliminator for that. The SYE is the best way to go to align everything so once in place, that will fix everything.

    The only thing I don't like about the 4dr JKs is the lack of the 4.0 engine.
     
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
    aka pumpmaster, Jan 18, 2010
  13. Jan 18, 2010 #11
    GnarActually

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    I'd be stoked if my dad gave me that...
     
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  14. Jan 18, 2010 #12
    rfh1317

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU4-luKALPY
    Heres my old jeep off roading. off roading killed it so we sold it to the nissan dealership and got an exterra. nice new car.
    Oh and forgive me for the music. it was a joke more than anything
     
    rfh1317, Jan 18, 2010
    rfh1317, Jan 18, 2010
  15. Jan 18, 2010 #13
    stoneybaloney

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    Can you PM me that location in TF?
     
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  16. Jan 18, 2010 #14
    aka pumpmaster

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    was that a jeep?
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2010 #15
    MATT JOHNSON

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    Jeeps always look nice lifted . You should get a the Long Arm kit when you plan to run 35 inch tired. It give better articulation. I had a 95 Dodge Ram 1500. with 3 inches of body and 8 inches of suspension lift . I got the Super Lift kit with the long trailing arm for the front. That thing flexed nice even on 38x 13.5 Irocks on it
     
    MATT JOHNSON, Jan 18, 2010
    MATT JOHNSON, Jan 18, 2010
  18. Jan 18, 2010 #16
    wbsurfer

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    i gotta say jeeps look nice lifted. but to the guy who posted the video i can do that in my truck.
     
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    wbsurfer, Jan 18, 2010
  19. Jan 18, 2010 #17
    aka pumpmaster

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    When I get my new jeep I'm getting a 6 inch LA kit. I did get sway bar disconnects for this one and am surprised how much articulation I get. Since this one is going to my son, I wanted to keep cost down and with 35s you have to re-gear.

    The only downside is that the new tires killed my power steering gearbox so I have to throw a new one (from a Durango) in it tonight.
     
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