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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jeepers on July 10, 2009, 09:41:16 PM

Title: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 10, 2009, 09:41:16 PM: Hey guys, I know I'm new around here, but I've had my 2" RE BB sitting in the living room for a week now and it's killing me. The guy I was expecting to help me install it has been otherwise occupied all week. If there is anyone in the northern GA (Augusta) area that might be able to help a guy out, I'd like to try and put this on this weekend. Any takers?
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: TedderX on July 10, 2009, 10:01:50 PM: What all did the kit come with?
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Post by: Jeepers on July 10, 2009, 10:04:01 PM: It's your basic coil spring spacer lift. The kit comes with the pucks to put above the springs and a set of shocks. That's it. Fairly easy, except when my legs would be sticking out into the street.
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Post by: Alex on July 10, 2009, 10:19:18 PM: if you want to come to clemson sc, i will help you put it on.
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Post by: Jeepers on July 10, 2009, 10:22:59 PM: Have you done one before? Tools etc?
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Post by: mdo817 on July 10, 2009, 10:27:58 PM: Dude, you can trust Alex, he has done lots more than just a basic lift, read his build thread. (Link in his signature)
Alex have you received that package yet? If not should at least be there tomarrow.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 10, 2009, 10:35:56 PM: didn't mean any offense, just didn't want to get there and have it be a blind leading the blind adventure. Alex if you're willing, I can be there tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: TedderX on July 10, 2009, 10:57:43 PM: Alex is good at it, ain't no doubt about it. You can trust him man. {toast}
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Post by: Jeepers on July 10, 2009, 11:01:39 PM: Yeah, after looking at his build, I don't have any doubts.
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Post by: TedderX on July 10, 2009, 11:04:06 PM: Don't let him get a hold of your Jeep for too long though, you might end up driving a rock crawler home. :D
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 10, 2009, 11:09:29 PM: lol, yeah, it's all i can do to limit myself to this short lift. The last thing I need is a little push over the edge. This being my all day every day driver around the jobsite, I gotta get in and out over and over. I can't see that being fun making a 3 foot leap avery few minutes.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Alex on July 11, 2009, 10:20:53 AM: Yea mark i got the pacage today. If you want to come up today or tomorrow call me at 478-290-3438. I think it is about a 2 hour drive.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: TedderX on July 11, 2009, 08:31:31 PM: Well, did you get the BB done?

How's it look?
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 12, 2009, 12:45:55 PM: Ok, so here's the rundown:
The requisite before shot. Mine's on the left:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0149.jpg)

Getting Started:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0152.jpg)

When you don't read the directions and decide to put the bumpstop extensions on the front, fabrication is necessary:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0153.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0154.jpg)

All done:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0155.jpg)
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jimmy on July 12, 2009, 12:47:20 PM: Looks good.

Alex, I'm glad I'm not the only one dumb enough to us the grinder and welder while wearing Chacos! haha
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 12, 2009, 01:05:12 PM: Alex, I appreciate the help, it was definitely worth more than a tank of air. If you ever need a hand, let me know. I'll post again once the new wheels and tires are on.
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Post by: Rowingfish87 on July 12, 2009, 01:23:24 PM: nice. you have already made the first step into pissing all your money in to your jeep. thats why we have this club. enjoy!
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Post by: Krawler00 on July 12, 2009, 04:52:05 PM: :D you got it Kyle!
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 13, 2009, 01:28:03 PM: And it continues, new tires and wheels are going on as I type this. More money down the drain. Gonna look badass though %)
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Post by: DOUG on July 13, 2009, 02:38:36 PM: Quote from: Jeepers on July 13, 2009, 01:28:03 PM
More money down the drain.

Think of it as "Entertainment Expense". ;D
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Alex on July 13, 2009, 02:59:37 PM: I told my Buddy about your old tires and he wants them if you still have them.
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Post by: Jeepers on July 13, 2009, 06:46:27 PM: Alex,
I've got a guy here that says he's gonna take em, but I've had so many people back out of stuff at the last minute, whoever shows up with cash first gets them.

So here they are, I decided to go w/ the goodyear MT/R w/Kevlar. The dealer couldn't get duratracs so he knocked almost 90 bucks off the price of these for me. So for about an extra 200, I am rolling high.

And now for the main event.

THE NEW MEATS!!!!
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0159.jpg)

Profile:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0157.jpg)

Comparison:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b232/Splatcat/The%20Jeep/SSPX0156.jpg)
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Matt on July 13, 2009, 06:55:18 PM: Looks good. Did you go with 33s?
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Post by: Jeepers on July 13, 2009, 07:20:57 PM: Yep, 33- 12.50 I am extremely satisfied with how the whole thing came out.
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Post by: Jimmy on July 13, 2009, 07:22:17 PM: It looks good, what part of Augusta are you in? I'm from Martinez.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 13, 2009, 07:29:17 PM: I live in old town... and yes, I have to clean the crackheads out of the jeep every morning.
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Post by: Brad on July 13, 2009, 07:32:11 PM: looks good man
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Post by: Do Work 93 YJ on July 14, 2009, 08:20:07 AM: {toast}
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Post by: dowork114 on July 14, 2009, 08:33:03 AM: looks good. Any more plans
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Post by: Jeepers on July 14, 2009, 08:41:19 AM: Well, after having driven it around all evening, the power loss is noticeable so regearing may be in the future. Also stronger axels? For now I am content...that should last a week or two.
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Post by: 04jeep-randy on July 14, 2009, 11:51:33 AM: Looks great.
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Post by: richv30 on July 14, 2009, 02:11:12 PM: looks good I like them tires {toast}
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Post by: TedderX on July 14, 2009, 06:02:57 PM: Looks awesome {toast}

You shouldn't need stronger axles with 33's. All stock ones will be ok.

If you go up to 35" tires or larger then you probably will if you have a D35. If you have a D44, you should still be good to go.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 14, 2009, 08:19:13 PM: I think I'll be OK with the stock axels, but I definitely want a locker in the rear and wouldn't want to put the D35 under that kind of load. I'm looking into the Super D35 kits available. I think that would suit me fine for what I will be using it for.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Do Work 93 YJ on July 14, 2009, 08:22:19 PM: You'll be fine I've been running 33" super swampers on my locked Dana 35 for over a year and haven't had a problem. And I've even tried breaking it a couple of times just for fun.
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Post by: urdaddyjeep on July 14, 2009, 11:09:55 PM: hey Jeepers... that rubi you parked next too i have seen that around post... I havent seen you though.. but I will be at the px at lunch time.. I park on the far side where the atm is.. cant miss my jeep.. its such a POS..
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Post by: Jeepers on July 15, 2009, 07:54:56 AM: I'll look for you. Which px, the little one with the Chef Redd's in it or the bigger one?
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: urdaddyjeep on July 15, 2009, 11:05:15 AM: the big one
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Post by: ghostdancer308 on July 15, 2009, 12:31:53 PM: Jeepers, watch out! This chance encounter will be memorable!!! ;D
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 15, 2009, 01:07:48 PM: Couldn't make it out there today. MAybe tomorrow will be less ridiculous around here.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: mdo817 on July 15, 2009, 03:28:13 PM: Quote from: ghostdancer308 on July 15, 2009, 12:31:53 PM
Jeepers, watch out! This chance encounter will be memorable!!! ;D
{peek}
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: urdaddyjeep on July 16, 2009, 08:35:16 AM: Jeepers... what do you do on post.. are you PP, DAC, or in training status?
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Post by: Jeepers on July 16, 2009, 11:24:52 AM: None of the above. I'm a superintendent for the contractor that is renovating the training barracks, battalion HQ, brigade HQ, and Dining Facility off of Barne's Ave.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: urdaddyjeep on July 16, 2009, 05:10:23 PM: hey thats right down the street from me.. I needed to check cause I almost got into trouble cause of a PVT on another forum that is in AIT.. Not sure when we will be moving into the trailers over by the class 6... now that will be a nitemare...
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 16, 2009, 05:41:40 PM: Which rig is yours, I recognize most of them around here. You kind of see the same people over and over again.
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Alex on July 17, 2009, 08:41:19 AM: if you have the tires still he wants to pick them up.
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Post by: urdaddyjeep on July 17, 2009, 09:19:28 AM: its the 08 JK blue right now has no doors and the front flares are off...
Title: Re: A long shot, but maybe
Post by: Jeepers on July 18, 2009, 01:43:48 PM: Hey Alex, if this kid here doesn't pick them up Monday, tell your buddy they are his. Not gonna let em sit around forever.