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Old 05-11-2013 | 01:04 AM
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I do believe I'll be purchasing these HID projectors:



They're Norcal Pegasus projectors. I also plan to stick some 6000k 55w high/low HIDs in there. I'll go with the white angel eyes, but I'm still debating on the color.

I also want to do red interior lights and dome lights.

EDIT: Actually, I've decided on the Truck Lite LED headlights. They have a significantly lower amperage draw, and they produce nearly the same light!


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Old 05-11-2013 | 04:01 PM
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Today I installed my track bar and turned my tires white-wall out at my buddy's shop:




I think it actually looks better this way.

We also found that my AC freon was over-filled, so by fixing that problem my AC isn't giving me problems anymore.

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Old 05-15-2013 | 11:58 PM
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Today I put my Jeep to the towing test.

This trailer was sitting and rotting in this storage unit for over 13 years. The owner never took the boat with him when he left. So the owner of the storage unit said the boat would be free to anyone that could get it out.

The axles of the trailer were buried in the dirt and the boat had rain water, dirt, and vines up to the brim.

This is my Jeep Cherokee trying to pull it out and not being so successful. My buddy's 1959 Ford F100 with a big block V8 managed to get it out later on in the day.

First I tried it in 2wd, then tried 4wd, then tried 4LO. First video is me trying, and second video is my buddy trying. I offered him $10 if he could move it 18 inches.


Old 05-16-2013 | 10:57 AM
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Re-did Angry Eye mod because it looks good with the stinger:


Old 05-16-2013 | 11:37 PM
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Today I put some dyno mat over the hole where the AC lines go into the cabin. This completely eliminated all of the excess heat that was rolling into my cabin from the engine compartment. All my passengers always complained about it.

Also I tore out my carpet, cleaned it up, and put it back in.
Old 05-22-2013 | 02:10 PM
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I've tracked down an annoying popping sound to be the bushings going bad on my control arms. I warrantied them out, they should be here this evening and then no more popping
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Speaking of which, look what just came

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Carwash!

Old 05-26-2013 | 07:34 PM
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I decided today that I've gone long enough with the empty hole in the middle of my stinger bumper.

I bought the 12,000 pound winch at harbor freight. It was on sale for $400, and I had a 20% off coupon on top of that. I bought the 2 year protection plan just in case.


Old 05-26-2013 | 07:59 PM
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every time i convince myself i am not going to do anything more than simple mods i seem to click on one of these build threads and talk myself out of that and into needing a lift and 33's. great looking rig!
Old 05-27-2013 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by aintlifegrand
every time i convince myself i am not going to do anything more than simple mods i seem to click on one of these build threads and talk myself out of that and into needing a lift and 33's. great looking rig!
Thanks! Trust me, it never ends lol
Old 05-28-2013 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
Today I put my Jeep to the towing test.

This trailer was sitting and rotting in this storage unit for over 13 years. The owner never took the boat with him when he left. So the owner of the storage unit said the boat would be free to anyone that could get it out.

The axles of the trailer were buried in the dirt and the boat had rain water, dirt, and vines up to the brim.

This is my Jeep Cherokee trying to pull it out and not being so successful. My buddy's 1959 Ford F100 with a big block V8 managed to get it out later on in the day.

First I tried it in 2wd, then tried 4wd, then tried 4LO. First video is me trying, and second video is my buddy trying. I offered him $10 if he could move it 18 inches.

Video Link: http://youtu.be/wClyleF00Uk

Video Link: http://youtu.be/uSdIkOnLaN0
I think more or less your jeep didn't have the weight to pull it out. Had you been on pavement, you would have been fine. When you switched it to 4 low you had enough gear reduction that gave you the torque you needed, you just didn't have traction.
Old 05-28-2013 | 07:32 PM
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I really love this thread, I think you have my second favorite jeep, sitting in your driveway.
Old 05-28-2013 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
I think more or less your jeep didn't have the weight to pull it out. Had you been on pavement, you would have been fine. When you switched it to 4 low you had enough gear reduction that gave you the torque you needed, you just didn't have traction.
I agree with you 100%! That yellow truck had about 8500 pounds while I'm just 4000.
Old 05-28-2013 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ ONLY
I really love this thread, I think you have my second favorite jeep, sitting in your driveway.
Thanks a lot!


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