Would you do it again?

uncc civilengineer said:
If you're referring to me... thanks.. I built it and got to the point that the obsticles it couldnt make there was no way it would ever make... so, I did the buggy thing and it just was too easy, fun, but too easy and really made you try crazy/dangerous lines... I still wheel the WJ on small stuff and i'm planning on building another XJ starting next spring.
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Yeah, I cant wait to see how the next one turns out :yelclap:
 
PacificEd said:
uncc civilengineer,

X2. What lift and tire size were you running 2 weeks after you bought it. That combo has a nice look to it.
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RE 3.5" Superflex w/ leaf packs and ZJ coils up front (b/c of ARB).. RE Monotubes, lines, H&T SYE + TW shaft... Rubicon Moabs/MTRs (245/75/16)... RE shackles (not boomerange, those were on in the later pics).
 
uncc civilengineer said:
Then something like this:
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uncc,

What were the specs for this picture? It is still the 3.5" RE lift just with larger BFG tires?
 
this is mine now.... i think i am going to do it again tho
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i love it but there is no towrig in the budget plan and i really want something a little more all purpose... my last xj shamed a lot of bigger built and this one does so even more.. i really think i can build a simple all around useful vehicle that will still have no fear when it comes to the big shit i like to get myself into
 
uncc civilengineer said:
Yep, same everything I believe w/ 285x75x16 Firestone Destination MTs and 1.5" Spidertrax spacers... Oh and I think the RE Boomerang Shackles..
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That is the exact look I'm going for. Thanks for the info.
 
Short answer, no. If I didn't have so much wrapped up in it, I'd sell and start over.

I'm getting to the point where I'd rather have a nice (read: straight panels) 91-96 Laredo or Limited with a 3.5" lift and 31s. I could sit here and build my ideal rig on paper in just a few minutes.

If I make it through the hiring process with the DNR, I may do just that since I won't have time to use my current XJ for what it was built for.
 
IllianaXJ said:
Short answer, no. If I didn't have so much wrapped up in it, I'd sell and start over.

I'm getting to the point where I'd rather have a nice (read: straight panels) 91-96 Laredo or Limited with a 3.5" lift and 31s. I could sit here and build my ideal rig on paper in just a few minutes.
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I've been trying to plan my build and most of what you read is "go big out of the box or you will regret it." There is no way I can do all the big, crazy stuff to mine. My build actually looks a lot like what you mentioned. A 3.5" lift, 31" tires, and Currie steering are my first plans.

How would you build yours?

Thanks for your perspective.
 
PacificEd said:
I've been trying to plan my build and most of what you read is "go big out of the box or you will regret it."
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The only reason that I say that is because I started small with what I could afford. Then I went in a completely different route and sold as much of the old stuff as I could. I ended up loosing money in the long run. I'm not really saying go huge or go home... I'm saying build it how you want it to end up the first time. Don't go in steps.
 
PacificEd said:
How would you build yours?
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Base platform: 4.0/AW4/NP242/D30/8.25 or 44

3.5" lift with full leaf packs
31" Maxxis Bighorns on stock wheels
ZJ V8 steering
Lunchbox locker in the rear axle
Engine/trans skid, t'case skid
Front towhooks minimum, ideally a Detours Backbone or JCR Prerunner bumper
2" rear receiver for towing and recovery
Stock rear tire carrier
Stock rocker replacement w/ 2x4 steel for rockrails
3.73s or 4.10s if I could find a JY score
Couple misc items like extended idle, e-fan override, CB, etc.

I'm sure there are a couple things I am forgetting at the moment, but you get the idea.
 
PacificEd said:
I've been trying to plan my build and most of what you read is "go big out of the box or you will regret it." There is no way I can do all the big, crazy stuff to mine.
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no go big or go home but skip the stages..... next rig is gonna be on 35's and i know how i want to get it done all at once instead of building it in stages
 
lowrange2 said:
The only reason that I say that is because I started small with what I could afford. Then I went in a completely different route and sold as much of the old stuff as I could. I ended up loosing money in the long run. I'm not really saying go huge or go home... I'm saying build it how you want it to end up the first time. Don't go in steps.
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Andy,

In honesty, you are correct about doing it all at once. It saves money in the long run. This method of building works best when building an extreme rig or wheeler. A friend of mine built his this way, building it the way he wanted before we ever took it on it's first ride. He has made some improvements but none required replacing anything he had already bought.

The problem for me is I would never get anything done to my Jeep because I've never had the funds to do big improvements all at once.
 
IllianaXJ said:
Base platform: 4.0/AW4/NP242/D30/8.25 or 44

3.5" lift with full leaf packs
31" Maxxis Bighorns on stock wheels
ZJ V8 steering
Lunchbox locker in the rear axle
Engine/trans skid, t'case skid
Front towhooks minimum, ideally a Detours Backbone or JCR Prerunner bumper
2" rear receiver for towing and recovery
Stock rear tire carrier
Stock rocker replacement w/ 2x4 steel for rockrails
3.73s or 4.10s if I could find a JY score
Couple misc items like extended idle, e-fan override, CB, etc.

I'm sure there are a couple things I am forgetting at the moment, but you get the idea.
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Wow, this is almost identical to my plan.

1988, 4.0, AW4, NP242, D30/D35
3.5" RE6025 (full springs)
31/1050R15 Super Swamper Truxus MT's
Currie steering
Hidden Hitch rear 2" receiver
Backbone w/Superwinch EP9.0
Aussie locker for front

That's my plan. I'm sure it will change.
 
shortxjdoug said:
no go big or go home but skip the stages..... next rig is gonna be on 35's and i know how i want to get it done all at once instead of building it in stages
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I know what you mean about stages. Why install a Super D35 kit if you are going to install an 8.8 or D44 later, right?
 
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