* Official Jeep Thread *
09-15-2006, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
I'm thinking we just need to start an "Official Jeep Thread" in Car Talk. 
I'll get some pics up later, didn't get any yet.
When I have the extra $$ for it, I'm going to get the RE 3.5" shortarm kit. The price I got quoted at the shop was a lot cheaper than anywhere I've seen it online... so definitely check with local places first before you order.
09-15-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
I think this is it
I'll get some pics up later, didn't get any yet.
When I have the extra $$ for it, I'm going to get the RE 3.5" shortarm kit. The price I got quoted at the shop was a lot cheaper than anywhere I've seen it online... so definitely check with local places first before you order.
I'll get some pics up later, didn't get any yet.
When I have the extra $$ for it, I'm going to get the RE 3.5" shortarm kit. The price I got quoted at the shop was a lot cheaper than anywhere I've seen it online... so definitely check with local places first before you order.
Was the price you got quoted locally an installed price or DIY? Cause if it's installed, I may just do that... maybe. I kind of want to do it myself. The 4.5 Rusty's was running about $560 if my memory serves me correctly. Found the RE for a little less though.
09-15-2006, 03:47 PM
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Suite 
This is my quote:
3.5" RE Superflex - 683.13
Fixed yoke kit -199.35
CV Driveshaft - 250.00
Rear arms - 180.00
install lift - 250.00
install driveshaft - 225.00
This is my quote:
3.5" RE Superflex - 683.13
Fixed yoke kit -199.35
CV Driveshaft - 250.00
Rear arms - 180.00
install lift - 250.00
install driveshaft - 225.00
09-15-2006, 04:01 PM
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Ouch, $250 for the lift install! 
I think I'll do it myself as planned. Besides, it's a good way for me to learn my way around the thing.
side note, that dude in your av is FREAKING OUT!
I think I'll do it myself as planned. Besides, it's a good way for me to learn my way around the thing.side note, that dude in your av is FREAKING OUT!
09-15-2006, 04:10 PM
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After the broken fuel pump ($160), beer ($40), tools ($60), and about 4 hours of my life spent trying to put on a simple gas tank skid, $250 to me sounds like a deal for the lift
Although if I had the tools, knowledge, and a good setup, I'd rather do it myself also.
and yeah that guy is great....he's about to have a heart attack because the pope said something he didn't agree with
Although if I had the tools, knowledge, and a good setup, I'd rather do it myself also.
and yeah that guy is great....he's about to have a heart attack because the pope said something he didn't agree with
09-17-2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
Ouch, $250 for the lift install! I think I'll do it myself as planned. Besides, it's a good way for me to learn my way around the thing.
side note, that dude in your av is FREAKING OUT!
I think I'll do it myself as planned. Besides, it's a good way for me to learn my way around the thing.side note, that dude in your av is FREAKING OUT!
09-17-2006, 10:14 PM
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Nice Scribesoft 
I test drove one of those before I bought my Wrangler just for fun... very nice ride.
pics?
I test drove one of those before I bought my Wrangler just for fun... very nice ride.
Originally Posted by UnsanePyro
Gotta join this thread too since I have a Wrangler now, really need to get some new tires on it, then start thinking about wheeling
Originally Posted by o2cls
i think its about time that i join this thread....
09-18-2006, 08:48 AM
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Lookin' good Beet! That gas tank skid looks pretty stout. I like the sliders and the lights too.
Sribesoft, nice Jeep. Ever get it offroad?
o2cls, you need to quit messing around and get with the program already!
That gas tank skid looks pretty stout. I like the sliders and the lights too. Sribesoft, nice Jeep. Ever get it offroad?
o2cls, you need to quit messing around and get with the program already!
09-18-2006, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
o2cls, you need to quit messing around and get with the program already!
If I keep playing my cards right i'll be driving next summer
Just so you guys know the skinny.....Im in the market for an 02-04 Black Overland!!!
09-18-2006, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
Gas skid:
That looks pretty much like the one I put on my Mustang, although probably for different reasons.
09-19-2006, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by o2cls
If I keep playing my cards right i'll be driving next summer Just so you guys know the skinny.....Im in the market for an 02-04 Black Overland!!!
Just so you guys know the skinny.....Im in the market for an 02-04 Black Overland!!!I see you...
09-19-2006, 01:58 AM
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Well since this is the official jeep thread ill chime in. You guys have some really nice rides.
2004 Rubicon, bone stock and 1974 Scout II, bone stock
1975 CJ5, Headers, Exhaust.(This thing sounds like a Harley)
My parents live in the Gunnison National Forest, so thats where we do most of our offroading. The Taylor Park area and the Crested Butte area are ALOT of fun.
2004 Rubicon, bone stock and 1974 Scout II, bone stock
1975 CJ5, Headers, Exhaust.(This thing sounds like a Harley)
My parents live in the Gunnison National Forest, so thats where we do most of our offroading. The Taylor Park area and the Crested Butte area are ALOT of fun.
09-19-2006, 02:54 AM
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Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't consider these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-01...QQcmdZViewItem
These sealed beam headlights suck! I miss my HID's and want to get as much output as I can. I would think that this would put out a lot more light. Anybody wanna put in their
before I pull the trigger?
PS: I could upgrade the bulbs to PIAA's which might help too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-01...QQcmdZViewItem
These sealed beam headlights suck! I miss my HID's and want to get as much output as I can. I would think that this would put out a lot more light. Anybody wanna put in their
before I pull the trigger?PS: I could upgrade the bulbs to PIAA's which might help too.
09-19-2006, 08:07 PM
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I got new wheels today! 
Went to Performance Wheel & Tire and traded sets with them. I ended up paying $206 installed and out the door. My factory ones were 15x7 I think but these are 15x8 Jeep "Ravines". I think they come stock on some Wrangler Unlimited's. These aren't the ones I originally wanted but after browsing some pics of lifted Cherokees with these wheels, I had to have them. I also had them flip the white letters to the outside as I like that look better on a Jeep.
What do you think? I think it looks 100x's better.
Just for fun...
I'm such a picture whore!
On another note I got my XM tuner installed last night too. It's good to have it back, I missed it.
Went to Performance Wheel & Tire and traded sets with them. I ended up paying $206 installed and out the door. My factory ones were 15x7 I think but these are 15x8 Jeep "Ravines". I think they come stock on some Wrangler Unlimited's. These aren't the ones I originally wanted but after browsing some pics of lifted Cherokees with these wheels, I had to have them. I also had them flip the white letters to the outside as I like that look better on a Jeep.
What do you think? I think it looks 100x's better.
Just for fun...
I'm such a picture whore!
On another note I got my XM tuner installed last night too. It's good to have it back, I missed it.
09-19-2006, 08:16 PM
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Thanks Diego!
Meh, I'm not worried about that... The tailpipe might need to be changed depending on what type of lift I do. If I do a shackle boost in the rear I'll need to move it over anyway. Otherwise it will hit the rear shackle when the rear end flexes.
Meh, I'm not worried about that... The tailpipe might need to be changed depending on what type of lift I do. If I do a shackle boost in the rear I'll need to move it over anyway. Otherwise it will hit the rear shackle when the rear end flexes.
09-19-2006, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy88
Yeah, I like those wheels, they make your Cherokee look beefier than with those stock wheels
the brackets used to attach the end links to the leaf plates are prefect for bar pin eliminators.
09-19-2006, 11:02 PM
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at Rusty comments!Rusty was sitting at the dealership since I got teh Jeep till just now. I left it there to rot... Actually, it's getting a for sale sign and a craigslist add here within the next couple of days.
deke, yeah, I plan to lose the sway bars all together here pretty soon. :wink:
09-20-2006, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
at Rusty comments!Rusty was sitting at the dealership since I got teh Jeep till just now. I left it there to rot... Actually, it's getting a for sale sign and a craigslist add here within the next couple of days.
deke, yeah, I plan to lose the sway bars all together here pretty soon. :wink:
09-20-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Lord Helmet
at Rusty comments!Rusty was sitting at the dealership since I got teh Jeep till just now. I left it there to rot...
How much for shipping to 02777 ??
09-20-2006, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
For shame... Rusty could probably find a loving caring owner over here on the east coast... Not many of those old K5's left around here...
How much for shipping to 02777 ??
How much for shipping to 02777 ??
09-20-2006, 03:36 PM
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Couple of different sites I day dream on.....
http://www.mhjcontherocks.com/community/default.aspx
http://www.narrowgauge.org/4x4/html/4X4.html
I've done most of these trails with my Dad. Did Black Bear last time, about a year ago in a rental..shhhhhhhhhhh
Odd how all my attention has suddenly been wrapped around Jeeps after L. Helmet got his. I always knew I would get another one after I sold my first.
http://www.mhjcontherocks.com/community/default.aspx
http://www.narrowgauge.org/4x4/html/4X4.html
I've done most of these trails with my Dad. Did Black Bear last time, about a year ago in a rental..shhhhhhhhhhh
Odd how all my attention has suddenly been wrapped around Jeeps after L. Helmet got his. I always knew I would get another one after I sold my first.
09-20-2006, 10:52 PM
#116
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I hated not having mirrors with the doors off, so I got these mirror relocation brackets. Do they look stupid?
I'm not crazy about em...I think they might look better with some old school steel mirrors instead of these bulky plastic things.
I'm not crazy about em...I think they might look better with some old school steel mirrors instead of these bulky plastic things.
09-20-2006, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
They have some aftermarket CJ style mirrors that bolt on where my lights are. I need to find some that I can mount on these lower brackets though.
I still don't think they look bad though.
09-20-2006, 11:27 PM
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someone just replied to my post at jeepforum...they have these
I like this look a lot better...waiting to see if this guy can remember where he got em from
I like this look a lot better...waiting to see if this guy can remember where he got em from