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greyhair biker
02-22-2007, 12:50 PM
Yes, I have financial approval from 'purchasing and accounting' to lift the Jeep! COWABUNGA! I'm putting a 3.5" lift with the new Goodyear MTR's I just put on and if I have enough left over before Jeep Safari, Im putting a rear locker on as well. I'll post pics as soon as it's done :2thumbs:

Alex
02-22-2007, 12:51 PM
Congrats! :2thumbs: I know the feeling about getting an approval, been there, done that! :haha:

What Jeep do you have?

greyhair biker
02-22-2007, 12:54 PM
97' (XJ) Cherokee Sport...really, its been an awesome rig...not quite as low a range as Id like but never had any problems with it.

Win
02-22-2007, 01:18 PM
That's just awesome. I see alot of XJ's around and they do a pretty darn good job on the rocks.

Win

greyhair biker
02-22-2007, 02:37 PM
wel mine will go about anywhere NOW, I cant wait to see what kind of trouble I can get myself into! :lol8:

UtahFire
02-22-2007, 06:00 PM
wel mine will go about anywhere NOW, I cant wait to see what kind of trouble I can get myself into! :lol8:

I have a 2000 XJ with a simular setup to what you are talking about. I does awsome in Moab. I have done most of the trails listed on the EJS.

Here is how mine is set up:

Rusty's Air intake with K&N filter
3" Skyjacker Lift
285 (32.5") Toyo Open Country M/T tires
3.5" cat back with flowmaster muffler
Custom rock sliders
Safari Roof Rack
4:10 Gears
Detroit Locker (rear)

accadacca
02-22-2007, 08:47 PM
Congrats on the approval. My last big "approval" was my beemer last year. It is a damn nice feeling...time for another one. :lol8:

greyhair biker
02-22-2007, 10:41 PM
a buddy of mine is gonna fab up some skid plates & stuff, at least that is what he says he's doing & we'll see if they make it on the rig by Moab :haha: - 4:10 gears, very good...the locker will be a must for the rear....stoked, yeah, that best describes it :2thumbs:

JP
02-23-2007, 02:47 AM
Getting away from stock is always a good idea :2thumbs: Who's lift ya going with?

greyhair biker
02-23-2007, 06:04 AM
Tuff Country, it looks like - it's what I put on my truck...and I can afford it

UtahFire
02-23-2007, 09:16 AM
a buddy of mine is gonna fab up some skid plates & stuff, at least that is what he says he's doing & we'll see if they make it on the rig by Moab :haha: - 4:10 gears, very good...the locker will be a must for the rear....stoked, yeah, that best describes it :2thumbs:

If you are going to change out the gears, I would go with 4:83 rather than 4:10. You won't be sorry.

greyhair biker
02-23-2007, 09:59 AM
a buddy of mine is gonna fab up some skid plates & stuff, at least that is what he says he's doing & we'll see if they make it on the rig by Moab :haha: - 4:10 gears, very good...the locker will be a must for the rear....stoked, yeah, that best describes it :2thumbs:

If you are going to change out the gears, I would go with 4:83 rather than 4:10. You won't be sorry.
NOw thats a good idea! I'll check into it. I am used to my Dodge being geared so low that it drives itself so anything will help!

MTpockets
02-23-2007, 10:33 AM
wel mine will go about anywhere NOW, I cant wait to see what kind of trouble I can get myself into! :lol8:

I have a 2000 XJ with a simular setup to what you are talking about. I does awsome in Moab. I have done most of the trails listed on the EJS.

Here is how mine is set up:

Rusty's Air intake with K&N filter
3" Skyjacker Lift
285 (32.5") Toyo Open Country M/T tires
3.5" cat back with flowmaster muffler
Custom rock sliders
Safari Roof Rack
4:10 Gears
Detroit Locker (rear)


How about a pic showing the lift and custom rock sliders. I would love to see it. By the way I have a 90XJ and 83 CJ5.

UtahFire
02-25-2007, 12:58 AM
How about a pic showing the lift and custom rock sliders. I would love to see it. By the way I have a 90XJ and 83 CJ5.

I will see if I can find one.

JP
02-25-2007, 03:49 PM
If you are going to change out the gears, I would go with 4:83 rather than 4:10. You won't be sorry.
4.83?? Do you mean 4.88's :ne_nau:

UtahFire
03-02-2007, 04:32 PM
If you are going to change out the gears, I would go with 4:83 rather than 4:10. You won't be sorry.
4.83?? Do you mean 4.88's :ne_nau:

Sorry, 4.88

My point is, I went with 4.10s on my XJ and it was not enough. Should have gone bigger. I have also herd to not bother changing gears if you are running the Dana 35 in the rear. Upgrade the diffs before you change the gears. The chrysler 8.25 is a pretty good diff and it came stock on later model XJs. I also understand that if you look hard you can find Dana 44s which will fit the XJ.

UtahFire
03-02-2007, 07:10 PM
How about a pic showing the lift and custom rock sliders. I would love to see it. By the way I have a 90XJ and 83 CJ5.

Not the best pic but here is what I have.

JP
03-03-2007, 04:19 PM
I also understand that if you look hard you can find Dana 44s which will fit the XJ.
Just find a Grand Waggy, rip the 44's out from under that add some brackets and you're all done :2thumbs: Outside the Rubi's, there were some TJ's that came with the rear 44 as well as the XJ. Convert the rear to coils and wow, what a difference :2thumbs:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/Zukimog/9683c867.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/Zukimog/e6e6d6b6.jpg

greyhair biker
03-08-2007, 09:15 PM
:slobber: :hail2thechief:

JP
03-09-2007, 06:33 AM
:slobber: :hail2thechief:
You too can have a kit that allows this :2thumbs:

DAA
03-09-2007, 01:57 PM
Slight hi-jack...

JP, how are the Krawlers in snow? Mud? I know they're awesome on rocks!

Reason I ask... I figure that by the time I'm ready to get my Jeep on 35's next year, that BFG will probably have their new MT's out, which from the pics I've seen are going to have a tread pattern that looks a lot like the Krawlers.

So, how are they in the snotty stuff?

- DAA

JP
03-09-2007, 02:46 PM
The standard blue labels are a pretty decent tire. The lug pattern allows them to clear mud and snow without too much effort. It's a great trail tire and they do well on the rocky stuff. The tire that I think out performs them are the IROK's, but they're not offered in a 35". If you plan on wallowing in mud more than anything else, they do make tires specifically for that crap :haha: But I feel the Krawler is one of the best all around tire out there. :nod:

What else are you doing to that Rubi when you put the new bigger sneakers on :lol8: Upgrading axle shafts? Steering? 4.88 Ring and Pinion?

DAA
03-09-2007, 03:07 PM
Cool! I actually hate mud. Try and stay out of it as much as I can. Just had TOO much experience with digging and winching and using the Hi Lift and walking (LOTS of walking), all because of mud. Did I mention that I hate mud? But... MUD HAPPENS.... Whether I like it or not :haha: .

Good to hear that the Krawler tread works good all around!

I'm scheming a way to get 35's under my Jeep and still fit through my garage door. My stock fenders might have to go, but I think I'm going to do it :rockon: .

- DAA

greyhair biker
03-09-2007, 07:11 PM
well, I came home from work tonight and the lift kit was in the front room...YES! Fourtycal and I are putting it on Monday night when I come down :2thumbs: :five:

JP
03-10-2007, 06:17 AM
but I think I'm going to do it
Try the flat fender idea up front :2thumbs:

Poison Spyder makes some nice body parts :nod:

https://www.spydercustoms.com/tjparts/tubefenders/dsc03683.jpg

https://www.spydercustoms.com/tjparts/tubefenders/dsc04325.jpg

They make some quarter protection that you can design on how and where to cut it to fit yours. Then you use that as a template and cut your quarters to match and bolt the puppies on :2thumbs:

https://www.spydercustoms.com/Crusher/IMGA0127.jpg

https://www.spydercustoms.com/Crusher/Imga0086.jpg

https://www.spydercustoms.com/Crusher/PSC_compcut3flare.JPG

https://www.spydercustoms.com/Crusher/7950_lg.jpg



Fourtycal and I are putting it on Monday night when I come down :2thumbs: :five:
Congrats :2thumbs: Take lots O' pics :lol8:

accadacca
03-10-2007, 09:09 AM
Fourtycal and I are putting it on Monday night when I come down :2thumbs: :five:
Congrats :2thumbs: Take lots O' pics :lol8:
Yup, we want before and after shots and everything in between. :2thumbs:

greyhair biker
03-14-2007, 01:16 AM
Ok - here they are. Fourtycal and I had our hands full on this one. The project is always more involved than it starts out being. I have a few things to tie up like transfer case spacers and dust boots...cant believe they didnt send dustboots! I'm also going to put add a leafs on the back to pick it up another inch and stiffen it up a little since we had to remove the rear stabilizer rod. Tomorrow Im getting it an alignment and finishing up the project for now.

greyhair biker
03-14-2007, 01:21 AM
Yes, I know, No pics of the rear end job...we were out of the picture taking mood the closer it got to midnight....we finished after midnight...and I got pics backwards so shoot me :lol8:
...it drives well, and looks good. I'll raise the backend another inch and be done with the lift. Now I need to put a locker on the rear!

fourtycal
03-14-2007, 09:37 AM
Yes, I know, No pics of the rear end job..

That just doesn't sound right :eek2:

Anyway, if every bolt wasn't rusty it would have been an easy 3-4 hour job. Since we had to torch some, hammer some and break some off, it took close to 5 hours plus a long trip to a couple of auto parts (Napa warehouse 900W. and 13thS. was a lifesaver).
I think it turned out great. :cool2:

DAA
03-14-2007, 12:26 PM
Looks nice. Good job guys!

- DAA

greyhair biker
03-14-2007, 12:54 PM
Yes, I know, No pics of the rear end job..

That just doesn't sound right :eek2:

Anyway, if every bolt wasn't rusty it would have been an easy 3-4 hour job. Since we had to torch some, hammer some and break some off, it took close to 5 hours plus a long trip to a couple of auto parts (Napa warehouse 900W. and 13thS. was a lifesaver).
I think it turned out great. :cool2:

:roflol: I was afraid Id get moderated if'n I posted the rear end job... :nono:

JP
03-14-2007, 02:40 PM
Keep them coming :2thumbs:

greyhair biker
03-14-2007, 07:01 PM
here are a few more pics:

Udink
03-14-2007, 08:53 PM
here are a few more pics:
All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco! :haha:

accadacca
03-14-2007, 09:47 PM
The Jeep mods look great! But I wouldn't let that guy with the cutting torch near it. :roflol:

greyhair biker
03-14-2007, 09:52 PM
The Jeep mods look great! But I wouldn't let that guy with the cutting torch near it. :roflol:
Hey, Keith only let me cut one bolt anyway :lol8:

accadacca
03-14-2007, 10:03 PM
The Jeep mods look great! But I wouldn't let that guy with the cutting torch near it. :roflol:
Hey, Keith only let me cut one bolt anyway :lol8:
:lol8: :nono: :lol8:

JP
03-15-2007, 07:27 AM
All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco! :haha:
Yes, nice Bronco...what year is that?

gonzo
03-15-2007, 08:58 AM
All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco!

I was thinking the same thing. My wife would kill for an old Bronco like that.

fourtycal
03-21-2007, 12:05 PM
All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco! :haha:
Yes, nice Bronco...what year is that?

Thanks! it is a 1973 Bronco. They made that style from 66-77. They are still around and not too hard to find. I am a Jeep fan (I have owned 5 of them) but the bronco has a lot going in the 4x4 department, boxed frame, wider, ford 9" and dana 44, ford powertrain!! etc... http://classicbroncos.com/

I'm not saying it's a competition :mwink: but the Jeep and the Bronco will both be wheelin in Moab easter weekend! :duel: :haha:

JP
03-21-2007, 05:10 PM
I'm not saying it's a competition :mwink: but the Jeep and the Bronco will both be wheelin in Moab easter weekend! :duel: :haha:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs:

greyhair biker
03-21-2007, 07:33 PM
I'm not saying it's a competition :mwink: but the Jeep and the Bronco will both be wheelin in Moab easter weekend! :duel: :haha:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Oh yeah! it's ON! :cool2: :2thumbs:

greyhair biker
03-22-2007, 05:54 AM
:2thumbs: I just took the Jeep out on its maiden voyage to test the flex - and the tough chick ( yeah the jeep is female) kicked ass!! We crawled up and down stuff I wouldnt have tried before and she did fine...yeah tough amazon chick...OH, dont tell ME your favorite rig doesnt have its own personality! :naughty: