XJ progress pics

uncc civilengineer

uncc civilengineer

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Well it's getting closer... I need to pick up a few rod ends and hopefully a bushing will get here tomorrow... Plan to have it driving by this weekend..

BIG THANKS to Woodkrawler (Lincoln) and Ckale1 (Chris) for their help.. and Dusty for welding..

Here's where its sitting now:

FT/RR 44's:

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I think it did too...good looking build man, we have almost finished amandas, yeah yeah it has taken a while. We still need to get the upper link hooked up and the shocks and it will be done. Lets see some pics of the front suspension.

Zack
 
:huggy: Looks awesome! Where are ya testing it out? Wouldnt mind coming to see how it does. Maybe ill bring macs cherokee. You might even want to get some lower leafs for the rear but i like my junk to sit as low as possible.
 
Sam, Hopefully i'll get everything I need this week and will be ready to test it next weekend...

As for the rear... It's RE 3.5" springs, 1.25" shackles, and 1.5" TNT U-bolt eliminators... So its sitting around 6.25-6.5" of lift... I think after I put some weight in the back it'll be around 6".

Also the front is just RE ZJ 3.5" springs, 3/4" spacer, and 2" built into the coil buckets..

If after a little bit of driving it, and it's not settled any I may change out the shackle.. Or just wait and see how much body roll it actually has.. It's a lot wider now and I only added 1.5" of lift to it so I think it'll still be pretty stable...

You need to bring Mac's XJ up to the Cherokee Krawl... I've got a cabin w/ space at Tellico Cabin Rentals...
 
looks great, nice build. looking forward to seeing it outside!:driver:
 
Where are yall planning to take it? If it is somewhere close then i might try and make it but i think i have to work sat. and maybe sun but i am not sure what times. Let me know guys!
 
Can't tell from the picture, did you lower the rear bumpstops to keep the tire out of the fenders?
 
slvrathlon said:
By chance were you at Carolina Beach "Freeman Park" over Memorial Day weekend? Saturday...
Nice rig btw.
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Not me.... but Woodkrawler was down there

jdubb said:
Can't tell from the picture, did you lower the rear bumpstops to keep the tire out of the fenders?
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Not yet.. but it'll happen after I'm able to flex it out and see exactly how much I need.

Springer said:
Looks Great man. A good bit different from the last time I saw it. Keep us posted.
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Thank Preston... we all need to get together and ride soon..
 
Bump stops are one of the worst things people overlook in the excitement of bigger tires going on their rig. Next thing you've got a crushed fender and/or a cut tire
 
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