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Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-05-2013
V1GiLaNtE Wrote:ibjeepin95 Wrote:V1GiLaNtE Wrote:I <3 this build. Thanks for sharing with MM!
No problem man! I get tired of Jeepforum now days. I still hang out there a lot, but it seems the newbs have completely taken over. No tech in the tech section at all! I post some, and it gets little response. :dunno:
Yea I get nothing.. Nobody wants to see a boring DD on 3" and 31's.. I just surf and drool.. Thinking *one day...one day*..We need to coordinate a spring run.. Seeing as we've been talking about it since what? LAST YEAR...
Are you still debating a 3-link? What are your plans for up front now?
Yeah man, let's do some wheeling! Hit me up on Facebook or here or JF, I don't mind the GWNF thing every now and again.
I think I kicked the 3 link idea to the curb. At my height and with my current springs, I can unseat a coil on my current short arms. With a 3 link, the only thing I'd really gain is a flatter control arm angle (not that mine is bad) and it would bind less. So from here on out, my plan is to just get a full set of Rokmen control arms w/ JJ's on every end.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-05-2013
Jeff Wrote:If you need any Mopar/dealer only parts let me know. I can help a brotha out.
Actually, what would a set of nutstrips for like a factory hitch run me?
I got some from JCR, but honestly, the fitment wasn't great. I may cut the nuts out and weld new ones in, but sometimes I'm lazy lol.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-05-2013
JustinG Wrote:ibjeepin95 Wrote:No tech in the tech section at all! I post some, and it gets little response. :dunno:
I mean the thing is 30 yrs old.....how much more "Tech" is there to be discovered :mrgreen:
:mrgreen: Good point! I'd just like to see more "modified" tech. Not "what size tire can I run with a budget boost" or "How do I make angry eyes" :roll:
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - V1GiLaNtE - 03-05-2013
ibjeepin95 Wrote:JustinG Wrote:ibjeepin95 Wrote:No tech in the tech section at all! I post some, and it gets little response. :dunno:
I mean the thing is 30 yrs old.....how much more "Tech" is there to be discovered :mrgreen:
:mrgreen: Good point! I'd just like to see more "modified" tech. Not "what size tire can I run with a budget boost" or "How do I make angry eyes" :roll:
Really amazing what the search button can do.
I'm down to hit crozet if it's possible. I can't vouch for Reds or blacks on this set up but I'll happily run trails all day.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-05-2013
Awesome man! There is open wheeling March 23rd. I'll be there. Are you open/open? I've helped my buddy with his TJ on 33's open/open get through some tough stuff there. I can't remember, do you have sliders? If not, you want them for Crozet. XJ rockers don't last long in the rocks.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - V1GiLaNtE - 03-07-2013
ibjeepin95 Wrote:Awesome man! There is open wheeling March 23rd. I'll be there. Are you open/open? I've helped my buddy with his TJ on 33's open/open get through some tough stuff there. I can't remember, do you have sliders? If not, you want them for Crozet. XJ rockers don't last long in the rocks.
Yes. Open/Open. And nope. No sliders. But I don't mind banging it up. :thumbup:
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-09-2013
Did some spontaneous snow wheeling day in GWNF. Didn't get very far
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Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - V1GiLaNtE - 03-11-2013
Dayum that's deep
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-11-2013
V1GiLaNtE Wrote:Dayum that's deep
It was, very much so. Did some work yesterday. Made new lower shock mounts. Mounted the 10" 5100's up front. I now fully use all of the shock. I left a little sliver of shock shaft at full bump for over compression and jumps. :roll: I got at least 2" more down travel now. ALSO, got a good deal on some 12" 5100's from a member on Jeepforum to use on the back. They should be here by the end of the week I'd hope. Okay, I'll shut up and show you the porn
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Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - JustinG - 03-12-2013
V1GiLaNtE Wrote:Dayum that's deep
That's what she said.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-19-2013
Got my 12's on and the shackle relocations on...
pitchars
Already got rust on them. Don't mind my bubble gum weld exhaust mount. I was in a hurry and it works .!.
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:drool:Needz I sez more?
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A$$ end high...
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And of course, I went doorless with this slightly warmer weather...
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Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-22-2013
Wheeling tomorrow at Crozet. Should be fun!
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-24-2013
Had a lot of fun wheeling at Crozet yesterday. Destroyed my header panel and I'm fairly sure I need a u-joint somewhere.
Played on the RTI ramp
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Ouch...
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Followed a 'yota...
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And some vids....
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Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - WRXtranceformed - 03-24-2013
Are Toyota's good platforms for off roading? I have owned three Yota trucks and they were all some of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Most just got work duty, but my first 94 pickup I took through a few creeks and over some jumps / woops at a dirtbike course Haha. I couldn't kill that truck if I tried.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-25-2013
WRXtranceformed Wrote:Are Toyota's good platforms for off roading? I have owned three Yota trucks and they were all some of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Most just got work duty, but my first 94 pickup I took through a few creeks and over some jumps / woops at a dirtbike course Haha. I couldn't kill that truck if I tried.They are good trucks, but anything after 85-86? (I think) is IFS. So, a solid axle swap would be in your future if you wanted more lift/clearance/better performance for slow crawling.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-25-2013
A member from RCPFA got a good shot of me demonstrating how not to protect your header panel...
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Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - V1GiLaNtE - 03-25-2013
^ That'll buff out...
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - Kaan - 03-25-2013
Body by Crozet
need to get the woman out so i can take pics with you guys.
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-25-2013
V1GiLaNtE Wrote:^ That'll buff out...
Haha. New header panel is in the works!
Re: My Dumb 99' XJ Low Rider - ibjeepin95 - 03-25-2013
Kaan Wrote:Body by Crozet
Crozet definitely does some interesting body work!