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    OK, so now that I have some money coming in I am deciding to do a mild build on my WJ. No this is not getting wheeled hard, greens, some blues, and some South Jersey sand cruisin. The fact is after a year of passengering, i'm gettin bored. Even if I take it easy on this and cruise around the parks I will still have a blast. I am not trying to beat this up as it is my daily driver. We all know what happened to the last one, I'm trying to avoid that this time.

    So Far:

    2000 WJ Limited V8
    Kolak Exhaust - 3" Flowmaster 70 Muffler, Magnaflow Cat
    K&N FIPK Intake
    245/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler SRA's
    Quadra-Drive
    D30/44a with LSD's

    Plans:
    4" RC X-Flex kit - Just purchased, it is in the mail. got it used for 450 shipped from a guy in IL (usually 800 shipped from RC). Comes complete with everything including the RC 2.2 shocks, except he said the rubber bushings on the LCA's need replacin. Was on his rig for 5k miles.
    (the other arms in the pic are not coming with it.)


    As of now I am going with a set of 245/75R16 Rubicon MTR's that Andrews roommate had laying around. They are all about 25% tread or so maybe more. Can't beat that for $40. I will be selling the SRA's most likely. Later on I will upgrade to probably a 265/70R16 (no taller than a 31) and I will be keeping the stock Silverblade wheels, but painting them gunmetal, like this.



    Since it has the stupid Rzeppa-Rzeppa jointed front shaft, I may be having to get a Double-Cardon style shaft from Carolina driveline for about $250-300. We'll see how my stock one lasts, but I don't have high-hopes.

    Another definite plan is recovery, i'm thinking front/rear tow hooks for now since i can find em cheap from time to time. Other things include 1.5" wheel spacers, some sliders and a t-case skid, but those are not high priorities. I am open to suggestions, but just remember I am not trying to break the bank on this rig, just something to cruise around in and mildly wheel.

    Update: 9/13/2015
    2000 WJ V8 Limited

    Suspension:
    Front
    4.5" Clayton coils
    .75" KOR coil spacers
    Bilstein 5100 shock absorbers
    Clayton long arms
    Clayton crossmember
    JKS trackbar
    JKS Quicker Disconnects
    Prothanes
    "Custom" upper coil retainers
    Cut fenders

    Rear
    4" Rough Country Coils
    .75" KOR spacers
    Bilstein 5125 shocks
    IRO adj. lower control arms
    IRO adj. upper A-arm

    Wheels/Tires
    295/70r17 Nitto Trail Grappler
    JK Moabs
    285/75r16 Federal M/T spare on stock wheel


    Protection:
    IRO T-Case skid
    JCR Stage 2 rock sliders
    ProtoFab Dually bumper
    Smittybilt X20 10k winch with Warn Spydura rope

    Engine/Drivetrain:
    4.7L V8, 199k miles
    K&N FIPK intake using a Wix paper cone
    3" Magnaflow cat and Dynomax VT muffler, 3" IRO exit pipe
    Dana 30 front axle - factory LSD, 3.73 gears, PSC cover, akebono brake upgrade
    Dana 44a rear axle - Spartan locker, BTF Cover, skid/truss, RuffStuff mounts
    NP242HD Selec-trac T-Case
    Carolina Driveline Double Cardan front driveshaft/yokes
    OEM rear driveshaft.
    DieHard Platinum battery

    Other:
    RCX dual steering stabilizers
    Rola rack
    Stickers
    Rigid Dually LED lights
    12" RC LED bar
    Mopar Hitch
    Washer bottle relocation upgrade using Napa universal overflow bottle
    Kenwood head unit

    Next on the docket:
    Gears
    Gas tank tuck w/ overland 1/8" skid



    Last edited by Pedro; 09-13-2015, 04:48 PM.
    P8R

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    yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
    mrs. heavymetal from jeepforum
    2022 JL Rubicon

    Originally posted by hoggie101
    and everyone qute dis because its the best grammer im going to have all year

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    • #3
      Can't wait to see it up a little higher! You go Glen Coco
      I don't always drink orange juice, but when I do, I prefer to chew it. #madpulp

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      • #4
        Saweet
        Hench

        ATM anyone?

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        • #5
          do you have a hitch? if so don't bother with rear hooks. sliders/t-case and gas tank skids and you'll be set. i'd say just leave it at that once its done.

          also damn you for having 16's i need new tires for the wj

          oh and just cause this thread is wayyyyy too on topic for me... needs 60's
          Last edited by Burton58; 12-01-2010, 06:49 PM.
          I drive a Datsun

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          • #6
            COOLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

            Just don't, whatever you do, let andrew drive......
            Last edited by Zullock Holmes; 12-01-2010, 06:56 PM.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by JeepBabiiXJ View Post
              COOLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

              Just don't whatever you do, let andrew drive......
              Wow.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Burton58 View Post
                do you have a hitch? if so don't bother with rear hooks. sliders/t-case and gas tank skids and you'll be set. i'd say just leave it at that once its done.

                also damn you for having 16's i need new tires for the wj

                oh and just cause this thread is wayyyyy too on topic for me... needs 60's
                How is your not 16s? I was unaware that dub jays came with anything other then 16s. guess im wrong.

                Originally posted by JeepBabiiXJ View Post
                COOLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                Just don't, whatever you do, let andrew drive......
                Thanks Buddy

                97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by CumminsJeep View Post
                  How is your not 16s? I was unaware that dub jays came with anything other then 16s. guess im wrong
                  17's cause i'm pimp
                  02 and up limiteds came with "Avila" wheels

                  I drive a Datsun

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Burton58 View Post
                    17's cause i'm pimp
                    02 and up limiteds came with "Avila" wheels

                    oh durf....i was thinkin you somehow had 15s...I didnt think to go above 16

                    97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Burton58 View Post
                      do you have a hitch? if so don't bother with rear hooks. sliders/t-case and gas tank skids and you'll be set. i'd say just leave it at that once its done.
                      Nope, no hitch. I just figured a hook is cheaper and I don't need a hitch at the moment. Who knows, i'll see what I find

                      And I was never a fan of the Avila's, nor the timberlines.
                      P8R

                      2012 Honda Accord - For DD/MPG Porpoises - Cooper Tire: Count on Cooper
                      2014 Granite Crystal WK2 Limited - Nitto Tire: Fueled by Enthusiasts

                      Poontang Pro 300EX 42" - For lawn porpoises
                      OG KOT #4736 Semper Sky Rock Racing/Standardbred Racing Designs 15.5 HP Turbo-Cool Craftsman, 6 Spd w/ crawl box, fat turf treads, Custom paint, and a red onzie

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Pedro View Post
                        Nope, no hitch. I just figured a hook is cheaper and I don't need a hitch at the moment. Who knows, i'll see what I find

                        And I was never a fan of the Avila's, nor the timberlines.
                        yeah a hook would work out just fine. also i love my Avila's, i just wish i could buy your tires
                        I drive a Datsun

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by CumminsJeep View Post
                          Thanks Buddy
                          YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love smooochies
                          No worries, I'm not actually back, I'm just reminiscing about the old days.


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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by JeepBabiiXJ View Post
                            YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love smooochies

                            97 TJ that I think is pretty neat.

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                            • #15
                              Noice dood!
                              -Caleb

                              Crawl Daddy Champion 2011

                              1999 XJ 4 inchs of lift or so, 35s and some other stuff.

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