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Old 09-29-2016 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Excellent. It's coming back to me now... I need to save up for one.
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I've got lots of models, including an ash tray pod that takes oem switches.
http://shapeways.com/shops/gctent
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Old 09-29-2016 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Glasgow
I just got my first XJ and it's been my dream rig for ever but what are things I should know
You wont ever have enough, parts, money, time
Old 09-29-2016 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18

You wont ever have enough, parts, money, time
You got that right.....
Old 09-29-2016 | 03:45 PM
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Broke a shackle bolt...


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Old 09-29-2016 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
You wont ever have enough, parts, money, time
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Originally Posted by Adam Glasgow
I just got my first XJ and it's been my dream rig for ever but what are things I should know
You're going to break things.

Make a build thread. Take/post lots of pics. Everyone loves pics
Old 09-29-2016 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Glasgow
I just got my first XJ and it's been my dream rig for ever but what are things I should know
Congrats!

Start picking up extra shifts.

Plan first, then build.

Clean/inspect all grounds.

Don't buy cheap parts, be patient and get the good stuff.

Wheel that baby before you start throwing parts at it. She'll surprise you with what she can do.
Old 09-29-2016 | 08:06 PM
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Almost finished getting it prepared for its first post lift wheeling trip. I have to rebuild the front double carden joint, then I should be good until after the trip. Gotta love 5 speed problems.
Old 09-29-2016 | 08:29 PM
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I realized that the simple things are not so simple. I grabbed a 3 switch panel to replace my 2 switch panel. I found out that the new 12v outlets don't have the same wiring connectors...and they won't stay seated if you swap them. I did score 50 cents from a previous owner when I tore the center console out. I hope I can find a couple thousand hidden under the carpet to cover the remaining upgrades.

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Old 09-29-2016 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xjthing
I realized that the simple things are not so simple. I grabbed a 3 switch panel to replace my 2 switch panel. I found out that the new 12v outlets don't have the same wiring connectors...and they won't stay seated if you swap them. I did score 50 cents from a previous owner when I tore the center console out. I hope I can find a couple thousand hidden under the carpet to cover the remaining upgrades.
That's because you grabbed one off of a 97 like mine. Just grab the body side connection off the 97 and splice it in
Old 09-29-2016 | 09:35 PM
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Carried the bedliner up to the upper body line, covering most of the damaged paint. Damn inconsiderate trees.


Old 09-29-2016 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TwistedWrench
Carried the bedliner up to the upper body line, covering most of the damaged paint. Damn inconsiderate trees.

That looks good I'm planning on spraying my Doors come spring after a complete rebuild it's time to respray the faded fenders and rear quarter panels I have the same tree marks on my doors as well stupid trees
Old 09-29-2016 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by wizardpc
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I've got lots of models, including an ash tray pod that takes oem switches.
http://shapeways.com/shops/gctent
{/Shameless Self Promotion}

Hey wiz, what could you do with the coin catch from a 93 mini console?
Old 09-30-2016 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TwistedWrench
Carried the bedliner up to the upper body line, covering most of the damaged paint. Damn inconsiderate trees.


Luke's gouda
Old 09-30-2016 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam Glasgow
I just got my first XJ and it's been my dream rig for ever but what are things I should know
JEEP Just Empty Every Pocket. That was the first lesson I learned about 3 days after getting my ZJ.
Old 09-30-2016 | 09:43 AM
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Wife just brought some packages from the PO. Cooling system parts and e-brake cables for the disc conversion. Now if it will just quit raining. None for months and now the monsoons.


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