Project: Betsy

[FlexdXJ]

Well, to hell with it I want a build thread too!

Most of you know the story about my first Jeep and how it ended up like this:

Well, in January 2010 I picked up Betsy. Had 93k miles, a BB and new 31x10.5's

Here is how she looked when I got her

A couple days later i got some better shots with the Surco rack added.

Then a few weeks later I added HID's. I know the pattern kinda sucks but they are bright!

I added the rails from my first jeep but didn't get pics. Just in time for WF! Also added a JCR t-case skid


Some time in here I added LED dome lights and LED's in the gauge cluster.

Then My JCR bumpers came:

Installed a ZJ skid plate for the tank when I added the rear bumper.

Somewhere after this I added JCR upper quarter guards but apparently my pics are gone.

 

[FlexdXJ]

This past weekend with the help of GoSlowGetStuck and the crew we got some more air under her by way of a set of OME 934 coils, CS034RA packs with AAL's, OME shocks and an Iron Rock Offroad trackbar!

Ended up around 3.5-4" of lift out of it

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

what happened to your first Jeep? I dont think anyone has heard a thing about it! .!..!.

 

[FlexdXJ]

what happened to your first Jeep? I dont think anyone has heard a thing about it! .!..!.

An unfortunate cheese eating accident...........

 

[terrehautian]

The bumper on your old XJ looked like it was okay, was it not save able?

 

[FlexdXJ]

The bumper on your old XJ looked like it was okay, was it not save able?

It was tweaked pretty bad it could have been saved for a trail rig i'm sure.

 

[REWSTER]

this build thread brings the geys

 

[FlexdXJ]

this build thread brings the geys

Hey you listen here Wilford Brimley! :laugh3:

 

[REWSTER]

im sorry

 

[99SJ_Ex]

I'll have to make a build thread then and we'll have to see who's looks better...

Did you do 2.5in OME springs with extended shackles, or 3.5? I ask cause OME is discontinuing the 3.5 packs and sticking with 2 and 2.5...

99SJ 'I got the last set of 3.5 from our supplier' Ex

 

[87manche]

I'll have to make a build thread then and we'll have to see who's looks better...

There is no question, my Jeep is the prettiest.

 

[FlexdXJ]

I'll have to make a build thread then and we'll have to see who's looks better...

Did you do 2.5in OME springs with extended shackles, or 3.5? I ask cause OME is discontinuing the 3.5 packs and sticking with 2 and 2.5...

99SJ 'I got the last set of 3.5 from our supplier' Ex

I used CS034RA packs and OME D22XL AAL's out back. I ended up close to 4" all around even with my heavy ass bumpers.

 

[99SJ_Ex]

Ohhh..... pfffft....

If the 3.5's raise mine higher than it currently sits, I gotta add spacers up front and switch out my shocks for longer ones....

 

[FlexdXJ]

Ohhh..... pfffft....

If the 3.5's raise mine higher than it currently sits, I gotta add spacers up front and switch out my shocks for longer ones....

Eh if its not much more I wouldn't worry. I prefer it to be a little taller in the rear because I tow stuff. Right now it looks like i'm gonna have the California lean going on with mine once I hook the camper up.

 

[XJosh95]

Nice thread, man. Check around FB for pics of your quarter guards. I think you posted them up there.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Nice thread, man. Check around FB for pics of your quarter guards. I think you posted them up there.

Yeah good call, they are on the card in my crackberry I can always pull them off of there. I will take the SD card and battery out before I blow that phone all to hell!

 

[bmyohn]

Hey, didn't you used to have a green XJ but you hit some lady or something? Can you fill me in on that?

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

I think I remember hearing about something like that..maybe something like she was driving a Lotus and doing 125mph drunk or something? :dunno: I think he may have had pics on his camera...did anyone hear about the camera getting stolen?

 

[XJosh95]

:roflmao:Sick burn!

 

[FlexdXJ]

she was driving a Lotus and doing 125mph drunk or something?

My Maserati does 185.........I lost my license now I don't drive!