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Old 10-22-2011, 07:22 PM
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I love my girlfriend!
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sweet...happy birthday
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sweet...happy birthday
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Also placed an order for the following:
-Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio.
-Firestik 3ft Firestik ® II FS Series Tunable Tip CB Antenna 650 Watts White - Firestik FS-3WH.
-Firestik K-8A 18 foot single antenna coax cable.
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Got some goodies in. I also forgot to mention that I picked a brand new set of JKS Quicker Discos off an JF member. He made me a deal and saved me $35!

Now if only I could find some time & space to get these things installed! I also need to get a rear CB Antenna mount.
*Not Picutred: Factory GTS.*
Hmmm... I wonder what this could be

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Originally Posted by MCObray
Got some goodies in. I also forgot to mention that I picked a brand new set of JKS Quicker Discos off an JF member. He made me a deal and saved me $35!

Now if only I could find some time & space to get these things installed! I also need to get a rear CB Antenna mount.
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Hmmm... I wonder what this could be
Heavy package.
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Heavy package.
Rock Rails .
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Originally Posted by MCObray
Rock Rails .
Your girlfriend buy you those?
Also, what brand?
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Originally Posted by ivantheigor
Your girlfriend buy you those?
Also, what brand?
Yep. Quite startled that she came through like she did. Definitely a keeper.

AJ's Super RockRails.

Customer service has been nothing short of excellent. We exchanged a few messages and was nice actually talking to the business that has made quite an expense accessory for your Jeep. Can't wait for it to show up tomorrow!
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Wow, for a 2" lift it sure gave you some decent clearance in the front/rear.

I know you said you added a rear AAL but it still looked good before that.

Maybe the 30" tire size gives a better lifted "stance" than a 31" or 32" tire would with the 2" lift.

I have been kicking around the idea of the 2" lift and even possibly the 3" but after looking at several options and pics of builds I keep going back to your build and shaking my head .

Question: Do you have a link to the lift you bought?

Keep it up, lookin' great!
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Originally Posted by jowint
Wow, for a 2" lift it sure gave you some decent clearance in the front/rear.

I know you said you added a rear AAL but it still looked good before that.

Maybe the 30" tire size gives a better lifted "stance" than a 31" or 32" tire would with the 2" lift.

I have been kicking around the idea of the 2" lift and even possibly the 3" but after looking at several options and pics of builds I keep going back to your build and shaking my head .

Question: Do you have a link to the lift you bought?

Keep it up, lookin' great!
I mainly added the OME AAL because I wanted to have a little rake so when I do load up the rear, it'll then sit even. Whereas, I would load the rear and the rear would then droop a little bit more.

I like the 30s. I don't have to worry about rubbing, I only lose a little bit of MPG, the stance looks great IMO, I have room to flex, and I've heard that you start noticing power loss at 31s on stock gearing. I think 2"-2.5" is the perfect height for a DD/Capable XJ.

I got mine through 4WD because they were having an awesome sale (5% off with free shipping). I would suggest you looking into JeepinOutfitters or DPGOffroad if your wanting to get an Old Man Emu kit. Old Man Emu suspension components are expensive, but then again your getting the best quality out there from a lift kit. The ride is phenomenal and I have yet to see anyone have a bad experience with OME parts. . PM if you want to chat more about it.
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Phew, it's been a busy week with school. I found sometime tonight to unwrap my AJ's Super RockRails (My girlfriend got me these ). Everything looks good to me... now all i've got to do is Sand/Steel Wool, Clean (Mineral Spirits), Prime (Rustoleum Primer), Paint (Rustoleum Semi-Gloss).
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Sweet build man, keep it up. Where are you going to mount your cb antenna?
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Nice XJ. Keep it up man!
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Originally Posted by 541_halseth
Sweet build man, keep it up. Where are you going to mount your cb antenna?
Thanks man. I will be mounting the CB Antenna in the rear. I had one made by a member on JeepForum for $20 shipped.

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Nice XJ. Keep it up man!
Thanks for the comment man. Just trying to find time and one second were it's not raining to take pictures of the AJs Super RockRails that got installed last weekend!


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