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    Absolutely!
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    So there's no modifications you had to make to fit up the Rough Country brackets to the MJ? It's only the brace that's a XJ vs MJ issue?
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    So the "extra" part that's welded onto the otherwise XJ-identical mount? I've seen it called a brace or gusset... I think we're talking about the same thing... and by what I read using the RC braces will require them to be trimmed down as well. I'm intrigued now; can I use the RE9900 kit (mount relocation parts alone,) use it brace-less for a time, and later design and build some braces that work with the factory MJ frame?? I'd love to NOT cut up my truck if I don't have to!
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    -The factory ones? -So, no brace at all? Just the drop brackets?
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    I've never been thrilled with going this route in the first place but it looks to be the best choice right now ($$$) to get it riding safe/correct. I've read up as much as I can stand; including threads like this one that are MJ specific: http://comancheclub.com/topic/18066-lower-control-arm-drop-bracket/?hl=arm+drop This is what I've come up with so far: RRO (Rocky Road Outfitters): Pros: Strong, one-piece, MJ specific design Cons: LOTS of pretty crappy reviews on customer service and product quality/fitment. Sounds like a real gamble. RCX (Rough Country): Pros: Cost, availability, reliable supplier/manufacturer, cost. Cons: Multipiece design, designed for XJ (have to remove MJ gussets,) puny bolt-on bracket brace. RCE (Rubicon Express): Pros: Beefy bracket brace (extends to crossmember,) big collar/bushing on upper bracket (compared to RCX.) Cons: Don't really know much about the product! Haven't seen anyone use it on an MJ... I'll be making a decision next week. Any additional feedback is welcome, especially on the RCE kit!
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    A D30 may not hold up to that... lol +1 :rotf:
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    Do you know what wheels those are?
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    I dig it!
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    You can dive into projects like this knowing that there's going to be something else that needs to be changed/fixed/modified while you're there... like clockwork! Bent LCA bracket; apparently this is a common problem on all linked Jeeps. Now the whole thing gets to come out.
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    ZJ left tie rods. Maybe I'll experiment with flipping the outer someday.
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    Couldn't help but clean up the old Rusty's 3" lift coils while they were out. The driver's side is bowed noticeably I assume from the lift with no lengthened control arm(s). Wish I had the dough to replace them :(
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    Time for some upkeep and a few mods. 1/2 ton Chevy hoses (NAPA 38183 and 38182.) Had to modify the bracket, and I'm not so sure they're not going to contact the wheels; we'll see. JKS ACOS spacers; likely going to push the lift a little too high even all the way closed. Probably going to shim the lower control arms out as far as they'll go. At least she'll sit level again!
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    Well let me know, they're off now.
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    The blue (spinnaker blue or pacific blue??) never really has been my favorite, but it definitely has lots of memories attached to it. I may end up keeping the color when I get the body fixed up. Heck I might even put the stripes back on it who knows. I believe it was a 3/4" spacer puck. I'll be getting rid of them soon if you're interested :D
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    Picked up some 2wd leaves and a V8 ZJ front sway bar.
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    What about a "broken back" setup? Tempting... http://www.billavista.com/Tech/Articles/Driveshaft_Bible/index.html
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    Sounds good to me! I think she's still got what it takes to do some light trails.
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    Alan West of St. Louis I've been to Hanibal Rocks and FlatNasty both years ago and enjoyed them for sure. Biggest hurdle for me (outside of the whole free-time thing...) is finding a decent group of people to go with. Finding a group that's not too extreme, but not boring either is difficult enough, plus my wife and I aren't drinkers, so that rules out a lot of the crowd I've found. I'd be willing to hook up with a couple people from CC and give it a try.
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    Since I'll be re-locating perches for the SOA anyways, I've been looking into pointing the pinion up at the transfer case and having a CV driveshaft made. I know MJs don't need to do this in the name of drivetrain, I just want to get that big ol' diferential a little more out of the way. It shouldn't be a very steep "tilt" upwards, but I don't really want to find out that the pinion bearings are starving when I'm crusing down the highway... Thoughts?
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    I very well may be tackling this fix over the winter. Resto work!
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    I'm looking forward to the rocker replacement
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    Now THIS is a thought! The only thing I don't like about my 8.25 is the front of the is SO low and bulky. Anyone done this?
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    I've got a later 8.25 with the 29 spline shafts and an Aussie Locker and I'm happy as a clam; but then again I'm not punishing it really hard with 32" tires. People will tell you that it's nearly as strong as a D44...
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    here's the link to my bumper thread for more details: http://comancheclub.com/topic/29124-my-rear-bumper-build-is-finally-underway/
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    All done for now; still need to wire up the reverse lights and bring the bumper forward to meet the wheel well.
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