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Old 03-14-2015, 08:00 PM   #41
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got a front hoop/ stinger put on the bumper whatever you wanna call it lol
anyways that front hoop and rocker replacement is the start for the cage
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Old 03-19-2015, 04:57 PM   #42
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Very nice day out so i decided to take the doors off and cruise...
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Old 04-02-2015, 06:44 PM   #43
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its been a little while sense ive posted and done a few things
fixed shackle angle

mini light bar 12' flood and spot. I also have a 52' bar im waiting for the cage to be done to mount it


Well I got started on the cage this week it will take some time doing but it will get there!! cant wait
started with the A pillars first then going to make the halo up top..
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Old 04-02-2015, 06:51 PM   #44
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sorry some pics did not come out as clear as i thought.. oh well
next I did the bar over the top windshield left just enough room for my light bar to be mounted in between the bar and roof top.

then did the bar from the a pillar to front bumper..



I have a ton more work to do
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Old 04-19-2015, 05:39 PM   #45
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still working on the cage so i thought id still give you a little somthing
so I took out my back seat and i made a sleeping platform with a storage
flip up. so i can store tow straps hi jack shovel axe etc so they are out of my
way but still easy to get to..







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Old 05-01-2015, 01:51 PM   #46
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well took a break from building and actually went wheeling! lol Had a blast on the Rubicon trail besides the snow....overall cool experience




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Old 05-01-2015, 01:52 PM   #47
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my buddy in the pic lol

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Old 05-01-2015, 01:58 PM   #48
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the next morning it snowed all day Saturday had a quick chance to cook then back in the jeep to stay warm!

popped 2 tires... shitty





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Old 05-01-2015, 03:22 PM   #49
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Bad ass pics man. You guys are pretty lucky to be able to wheel a place like that.
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Old 05-07-2015, 06:41 PM   #50
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thank you sir! I would say im pretty thankful for being close to the sierras. One of the best trails
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Old 05-09-2015, 09:18 AM   #51
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Very cool XJ sir. I've had a few in my day and they are very tough fun rigs. I wish they were on a frame because I like them off road over a wrangler all day
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Old 05-09-2015, 02:05 PM   #52
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and some of the damage from the trip

where did my tailpipe go?? lol

so i kept on hearing a noise on the trail couldnt figure out why.. I thought it was my track bar that kept coming loose little did i know...
i almost shit a brick when i saw this lol

some trail scratches


popped 2 tires


bye bye rear drive shaft

busted tire carrier . its all bent and wont close anymore =[
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Old 05-09-2015, 02:16 PM   #53
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well on a side note I got some new rims coming in the mail from summit racing just some nice black steel crawler rims should be here Monday. also picked up some used 35s from a buddy so cant wait to get them mounted up. and work a little bit more on the jeep tryin to lift about another inch so i will be sitting arounf 4.5-5 inch left


cant wait to mount them up!!
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Old 05-09-2015, 02:17 PM   #54
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Holly Crap man!
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Old 05-09-2015, 06:58 PM   #55
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I just want to leave my XJ alone and drive it like it is........you are not helping at all.
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Old 05-10-2015, 05:22 PM   #56
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well its like Rc once you get the bug.... its all over from there haha
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Old 05-13-2015, 11:11 PM   #57
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Ok well my rims came in the other day and got the 35s mounted soooo here is how Matchief is now sitting.


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Old 05-14-2015, 09:07 PM   #58
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Looking good sir! I like the look on 35's. Who's doing your driveshaft? I always have Steve at Southbay driveline build/rebuild mine.

When's the next trip, I need a fix.
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Old 05-15-2015, 07:49 PM   #59
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well its like Rc once you get the bug.... its all over from there haha


Oh yeah, I build two or three 1:1 Jeeps a week....jeep bugs are real thick around here. This is the only thing that curbs my ambition to do anymore to my XJ. I do want 33's and a winch bumper for the Warn 9000xd I picked up. What brand is your front bumper?
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Looking good sir! I like the look on 35's. Who's doing your driveshaft? I always have Steve at Southbay driveline build/rebuild mine.

When's the next trip, I need a fix.
thanks Dean Im not sure what drive shaft I want, I just yet few other things i need/want first lol I need to get a SYE in then ill decide what ill do for drive shaft, I have heard lots things about southbay driveline so they are in the mix as well.
And as for the next trip im not really sure when haha soon as i get my lovley junk up and going haha I was kinda hoping to get it done before the diablo crawler meet at the svra park so we can rc and 1:1 fingers crossed.. but bigger tires means more upgrades as well haha
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