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with stock tires when i got it (and sweet curb flex) :

better tires:


and my bumper i just finished building:



thats all i have done for now. im currently working on a light bar (hoop style like cab guard) that will have a matching hoop in the back to carry a canoe with. then i'll get to the lift and everything. i also have 4.10's to put with a locker (i got both for 150 i love cl!)

tell me what you think :icon_bounceblue:
 
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I can only see one of them.. lol

Looks good though! Nice 3rd gen.
 

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ok since the pictures seem to be having trouble i am trying somehing different to see if you can all see the pics.






 

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Needs lift!

:D

Sweet bumper too.
 

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i agree about the lit! hopefully by june i will have it lifted. thanks for compliment on bumper!
 

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Offroading in a 2wd... You must be crazy... :D

Nice truck man... 4" of lift would do that truck good. RC lift is nice and cheap for 2wd's... or the econo Bent beam.

4.10s and a locker / L/s in that will make a huge difference offroad.
 

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yeah im looking around for some xj coils to use,i have the 4wd lift blocks from a junk yard, and i will probably do 1" or so shackle and end up with 3-4" lift in back and 5-6 in front
 

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ok i have some updates, i finished my light bar/canoe rack. only the front is on there right now. also started the bed bobbing procces, and as you can see i have a long way to go. to fix the spring-behind-frame deal i will either three link it (gas tank permiting) or move the hangers forward and flip the springs around. i also added rock sliders, which through field testing are determined to be high lift proof and stump proof. very good protection. i may add more bracing and also a second tube like i have seen on others but that would be in the future. the tool box was made by a class mate, spring term is project term and the teacher had another kid make it as he didn't have his own project to work on. i conviced the teacher to give it to me for free :D

it has a hinge and lock that need rivited on, just haven't had time yet. i am currently working on securing a dana 44/30 and cunstruciton job. once i get those things should be under way :icon_welder: :icon_hornsup: :icon_welder:

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tell me what you think!
 

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that is way bobbed. it looks pretty cool but now you need to figure out what to do with the back of the frame. and cool box.
 

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i am not so sure about the bed bobbing , but you really do need some lift man , what brand tires are those ?
 

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they are wild cat ext's, from less schwab. 30x9.50-15, 30$ plus free jeep rims i painted. lift will come soon, i promise!
 

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btw , i posted those pics of my backrack up , and i may have to look into those tires
 

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