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01-09-2007, 06:06 PM
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#1 | | Extremely Humble WF Lifetime Member ::WF Administrator::
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| What did you do for your Jeep today?
Let's see what everyone is doing to support the aftermarket Jeep companies of the world. Post up anything you've bought or installed on your Jeep today (ongoing...).
If you've installed it this would be a good place to post up a pic too.
Let's see how long we can keep this thread going.
I'll start: Viking Fastback Soft Top = Ordered
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01-09-2007, 06:09 PM
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#2 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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2" .500 walled DOM Lower control arms bought and paid for. Lower control arm JJs bought and paid for. Custom .025 walled DOM tie rods for my hi steer setup.... bought and paid for. It's been an expensive day and I haven't even seen my jeep.
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01-09-2007, 06:12 PM
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#3 | | Jack Lives Here!!!
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RockCrusher cover for my D44.
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01-09-2007, 06:15 PM
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#4 | | Jack Lives Here!!!
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Originally Posted by MR.CLIFFORD 2" .500 walled DOM Lower control arms bought and paid for. Lower control arm JJs bought and paid for. Custom .025 walled DOM tie rods for my hi steer setup.... bought and paid for. It's been an expensive day and I haven't even seen my jeep. | Holy Smokes Andy you are going to use .500 wall for your lowers? Those gotta weigh about what RK arms do.  I didn't know that there were rocks big enough in KS to need those?  Are you using a weld in bung or are the arms going to be tapped? And what size johnny joints are you using?
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Arizona State Association of 4Wheel Drive Clubs
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01-09-2007, 06:21 PM
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#5 | | Jeeper
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa,TX
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| Well...
I put my tools, first-aid kit, and straps in the new Jeep.
I also moved my Bike Rack off the old Jeep Today.
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01-09-2007, 07:16 PM
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#6 | | Jeeper
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RE 4.5 in SF, Advanced adapters SYE, Tom Woods Custom DS, RE Shocks, 33x1250x15 BFG MT's
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01-09-2007, 07:41 PM
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#7 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 1BLKJP Holy Smokes Andy you are going to use .500 wall for your lowers? Those gotta weigh about what RK arms do.  I didn't know that there were rocks big enough in KS to need those?  Are you using a weld in bung or are the arms going to be tapped? And what size johnny joints are you using? |
I only like doing stuff once.
The JJ's are from currie. I'm using their forged housings with the 1.25x12 shank. I upgraded the inners to use a 5/8" bolt.   The arms are drilled and tapped to receive both threads. I will have a right and left hand thread on each arm to make adjustments easy. My JJs should be here tomorrow from currie and my controls arms the day after. I am getting them from Kenneth at http://www.kore4x4customs.com/
Here is a pic. The ones on the left. This is before the wrench flats were added. I'm sure it doesn't do them any kinds of justice.
I'm stoked!
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01-09-2007, 07:55 PM
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#8 | | Jeeper
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Nice. All that is custom the way you wanted it?
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01-09-2007, 07:57 PM
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#9 | | Jeeper
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So those arms are under $50 apiece?
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01-09-2007, 08:16 PM
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#10 | | Jeeper
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I have a snorkel on order, waiting for it to arrive
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01-09-2007, 08:16 PM
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#11 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Mike001 Nice. All that is custom the way you wanted it? | Absolutely. I told Kenneth what I wanted and he built it to spec for me. Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike001 So those arms are under $50 apiece? |
I wish.
My upper control arms will be 1.75"x.375 walled DOM. They shouldn't go anywhere either |
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01-09-2007, 08:32 PM
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#12 | | Jeeper
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I'm not seeing that on their website just the tubing and its all cheap. What about Clayton offroad is their setup good? I think by the end of the year I'm goin long arm.
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01-09-2007, 08:35 PM
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#13 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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Kenneth has a full list of products he can make.
Many materials in Stock:
- 2" x .500 wall DOM
- 1.75" x .250" wall DOM
- 1.75" x .375" wall DOM
- 1.5" x .250" wall DOM
- 1.5" x .188" wall DOM
- 1.5" Dia. Chromoly Solid Bar for extra stout tie rods & drag links
- 1.75" Dia. 7075 Aluminum Solid Bar for a strong yet lightweight Control Arm
They aren't just bolt on items. They are for the DIY fab worker. Clayton is a very nice product and very expensive. But they don't make a 4 link setup with triangulated uppers |
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01-09-2007, 08:41 PM
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#14 | | Jeeper
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So when the time comes I should just get the RE long arm upgrade
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01-09-2007, 08:44 PM
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#15 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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with the tri link rear
Ditch the stupid rear track bar!!
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01-09-2007, 08:46 PM
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#16 | | Jeeper
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Can I do the tri link upgrade with short arms?
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01-09-2007, 08:49 PM
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#17 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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no. You can get it with the RE long arm upgrade
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01-09-2007, 08:49 PM
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#18 | | Jeeper
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Oh, whats so bad about the track bar?
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01-09-2007, 08:56 PM
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#19 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Mike001 Oh, whats so bad about the track bar? | what's so good about it?? |
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01-09-2007, 09:01 PM
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#20 | | Jeeper
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I don't know, I haven't had any problems other than I need an adjustable one.
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01-09-2007, 09:10 PM
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#21 | | coilovers are damn flexy
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Does rotating the M/T claws count?
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01-09-2007, 09:15 PM
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#22 | | Extremely Humble WF Lifetime Member ::WF Administrator::
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Originally Posted by bluvikng Does rotating the M/T claws count? | Sure nuff!
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01-09-2007, 09:34 PM
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#23 | | Jeeper
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Changed the T-stat, topped off the radiator, removed the stupid a$$ flare extension in prep for my rocker guards. Oh, and I took a full size shovel and mounted it on my tire carrier.
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01-09-2007, 09:37 PM
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#24 | | Extremely Humble WF Lifetime Member ::WF Administrator::
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Originally Posted by 04moneypit Changed the T-stat, topped off the radiator, removed the stupid a$$ flare extension in prep for my rocker guards. Oh, and I took a full size shovel and mounted it on my tire carrier. | Vector6 had a shovel on his...cool idea!
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01-09-2007, 09:38 PM
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#25 | | KD5DHR (General)
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I took a leak in the yard standing next to it earlier....
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01-09-2007, 10:13 PM
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#26 | | Kalashnikitty ::WF Moderator::
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I drove mine today, twice.
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01-09-2007, 10:38 PM
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#27 | | WINNAR!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by amy I drove mine today, twice. |
I'm very jealous! |
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01-09-2007, 11:31 PM
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#28 | | Optimus Rhyme ::WF Moderator::
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I did my TJ a favor and took off the stock running boards, and then got it a little muddy
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have a friend measure twice, agree on what's to be done before it's done, and finally
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01-10-2007, 09:22 AM
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#29 | | Jeeper
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ok i drove it...and I HOPE TO GET SOME DISCONNECTS (WINK WINK WINK  )
maybe RE arms also...like amy though...i drove it twice.
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01-10-2007, 10:10 AM
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#30 | | Kalashnikitty ::WF Moderator::
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Originally Posted by MR.CLIFFORD I'm very jealous!  | Aww, don't be jealous, just go give your jeep some lovin and it'll be ok. |
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