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Old 04-30-2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Fourtrax

Guess you've never been in one built right then!! I am on 6.5" of lift w/ 35" BFG KM2's and it drives and rides better than stock. It's all about how it's put together and how much castor you are running. If it has death wobble it either has worn out steering parts or it needs a good alignment.
Mine had zero issues with death wobble and drove perfect on road also. My issue now is a bad track bar and my rod ends are worn out. I know exactly what's causing it and really its drives fine I'm just picky about how it rides. Obviously it shouldn't do it and if it does then yes one or more worn out parts can cause it. I was under the impression that wheeling wears out parts and making it right again is all about owning a Jeep
Old 04-30-2013 | 09:36 AM
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Unless you build it to be a street queen, it will never drive as good as a factory setup vehicle. The demands for offroad are different then on road. Most people on here don't build it for one thing i.e. rocks, mud, trails... they just Hodge podge together what they can afford and want spend. To say your Jeep handles and drives good on the road is one thing, but to say it drives as good or better then factory at that height is next to,if not impossible. And, if built right/ maintained, you should have any wobble..... but Brett, yes, running it offroad puts more wear on everything and wears it out a lot faster then onroad.
Old 04-30-2013 | 09:46 AM
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Right on I'm with you I just started building of course I haven't replaced every oem part. It's got 208k things are worn or wearing out. Most people can't afford to drop 5-10k into their rig and have it setup prefect in one shot. And finding happy medium between street and offroad rig is nearly impossible its two different worlds and anything you gain somewhere you have to give something up else where its the laws of physics. Plus not to mention every road in Pa is a disaster. I see plenty of sky high pick ups around here that are street queens, nice and shiney you can tell it never leaves paved roads.
Old 04-30-2013 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
Crazy. Cant wait to see.
209k on her..
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Old 04-30-2013 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AMERICA

209k on her..
Wow damn
Old 04-30-2013 | 02:16 PM
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Just got into the woods yest during that morning rain didnt even get in any holes or have any fun yet, cruisin in two wheel..bang. she gone!
Old 04-30-2013 | 02:42 PM
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Building My new steering.... 1.5" od 3/16wall chromoly, 7/8"heims
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Old 04-30-2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by AMERICA
209k on her..
Wow! How the hell does that happen? Locker or anything like that in there? Gearing?
Old 04-30-2013 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PocketsEmpty
Wow! How the hell does that happen? Locker or anything like that in there? Gearing?
3.55 open..was gettin ready weld it up this weekend. Lol but no idea never seen rear explode apart like that
Old 04-30-2013 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zkeifer
Santa came today and brought me IRO goodies
Nice, just put mine on a couple weeks ago. Going to replace my springs and leafs soon too.
Old 04-30-2013 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AMERICA
209k on her..
Holy **** man. You should get an award. Good job! That would make a great avatar pic.
Old 04-30-2013 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bretts2000XJ
Right on I'm with you I just started building of course I haven't replaced every oem part. It's got 208k things are worn or wearing out. Most people can't afford to drop 5-10k into their rig and have it setup prefect in one shot. And finding happy medium between street and offroad rig is nearly impossible its two different worlds and anything you gain somewhere you have to give something up else where its the laws of physics. Plus not to mention every road in Pa is a disaster. I see plenty of sky high pick ups around here that are street queens, nice and shiney you can tell it never leaves paved roads.
Don't be hatin on street queens lol
Old 04-30-2013 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by foxmxrcer
Building My new steering.... 1.5" od 3/16wall chromoly, 7/8"heims
Nice I got to hang around you more and increase my fab skills
Old 04-30-2013 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjoee

Don't be hatin on street queens lol
I do and I will lol

Edit: Btw nice looking xj I know that's not a street queen

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Old 04-30-2013 | 07:57 PM
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It's a sin not to go offroad with the jeep. They like it. Mine doesn't like paved roads at all. I wish they'd tear up every road and leave it gravel or dirt.


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