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Old 10-08-2014, 06:41 PM
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Installed some yj mirrors I had laying around
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Old 10-08-2014, 06:46 PM
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Replaced the heater valve that I found leaking in Blue. Lift install Friday! WooHoo!
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Originally Posted by patnok
Replaced the heater valve that I found leaking in Blue. Lift install Friday! WooHoo!
Shoulda just ditched the HCV and saved time, money, and frustration.
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Originally Posted by patnok
Replaced the heater valve that I found leaking in Blue. Lift install Friday! WooHoo!
Yes, you definitely should have ditched the hcv as cruiser mentioned. You will be sooooooo happy! And warm lol
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Shoulda just ditched the HCV and saved time, money, and frustration.
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Originally Posted by Mudstomper99
Installed some yj mirrors I had laying around
Why? Why not on your fenders at least so you have mirrors when doorless? What are you going to fill the old holes with?
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Originally Posted by salad
What are you going to fill the old holes with?
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LOL
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On topic, made arrangements to pick up my stroker motor on Saturday...the ol' gal is gonna have some torque-y heartbeat soon enough...

Plus, I figured out the guy who built it used to be a member here...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/to...9/#post1299166

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Originally Posted by roninofako
On topic, made arrangements to pick up my stroker motor on Saturday...the ol' gal is gonna have some torque-y heartbeat soon enough...

Plus, I figured out the guy who built it used to be a member here...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/to...9/#post1299166
Giggity
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Originally Posted by salad
Giggity
Indeed sir....here's a better link to the build:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/my...1/#post1062478
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Originally Posted by Mudstomper99
Installed some yj mirrors I had laying around

Why?!?!
Are those also 22 inch rock stars I see?


I'm am speechless.......

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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Why?!?!
Are those also 22 inch rock stars I see?


I'm am speechless.......
Oh my.
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No not rockstars lol. Why so much hate for the wheels.
Doors won't be coming off and the increased visibility is great! The bar from the mini drive window is no longer in the way
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Hit not one, but three deer this morning. Jeep still made the next 80 miles home.

Broken header
Broken lights
Broken sway bar link bolts
Unibody damage
And somehow the whole axle slid to the passenger side. The drivers coil bucket is hitting my trackbar mount. And passenger is almost touching the c.

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Originally Posted by my89xj
Hit not one, but three deer this morning. Jeep still made the next 80 miles home.

Broken header
Broken lights
Broken sway bar link bolts
Unibody damage
And somehow the whole axle slid to the passenger side. The drivers coil bucket is hitting my trackbar mount. And passenger is almost touching the c.

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Geez, stop aiming for them, LOL...hit a deer once in my old pickup...those things do some damage. Glad you're okay.
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Geez, stop aiming for them, LOL...hit a deer once in my old pickup...those things do some damage. Glad you're okay.
It was a doe and two pretty mature fawn and in a line. Two under, one over. Very thankful for my jeep and that bumper.


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