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Thanks, detail paint from Eastwood.

The work begins, out with the old... ..in with the new. I know, it's only 2WD, but it still needed a little elevation adjustment. I felt like I was sitting on the ground. There may be a conversion in the future? The origional frame before paint. VERY CLEAN! My good friend and next door neighbor deserves the credit for this fine craftsmanship. My idea, his execution. It's exactly what I had envisioned.

I'm glad you found your rear end and can now identify it. ;)

Thanks Spence, just dressin' her up a little. It's 2WD, no trees. I put on a cosmetic 3" lift.

Thanks Rob. Just applied two coats of primer this evening.

This is my steel version.

Can the newer Rubicon Dana 44's be modified to fit our MJ's?

Thanks Pete.

Hi all, I just recieved the book entitled "High Performance Jeep Cherokee XJ Builders Guide". Pete M's rig is featured inside. Kudos Pete. Anyway, I'd like to know where the Dana 44 front came from?

It's potentially worth lives. So much for the cons.

I'm in Maryland. My MJ came from S.C. Absoutely RUST FREE and will remain that way in the garage. I don't want to start the debate over again, but aside from one failure, quality doesn't really seem to be an issue.

100% Agree. Economics?

I'm sure glad this site exists. :clapping: This has been an exhaustive thread, however, informative. I've been lurking for over a year searching for info and enjoying the builds. I am ready to lift my MJ and was seriously considering RockyRoad Offroad's kit. I had followed Pat's issues with them and still thought I'd use them. Why? Price. I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for" and quality is certainly an important consideration. Now, before you go off half cocked, look at the math. Rubicon Express = $1199.00 vs RRO just over $500 for the lift and $200 for the Drop Brackets plus shipping. Like Pat my ride will see very little if any offroad use. It's 2WD and will have new paint this fall. Another Jeep will be used offroad. Pro and cons? :dunno:

Check the DIY forum.

Nice DIY, just what I was looking for. Started striping my interior last night. As for the "Tee" handle, pulled off exactly as described. Is installation exact opposite? :hmm:

Thanks guys. Sounds like a good way to use some spare time.

How about some more "smilies". I like 90MJext's avator.

:dunno: What is a rust prevention box?

Thanks Oizarod. I'll be driving my stock XJ but I'll still check it out. Any other points of interest in the Atlanta area, Jeepwise?

Would that put me in Alabama? I had been told that the is an offroad park in the area.

Sounds like a good slogan for a bumer sticker.

The U.S. Mint has very stringent quality control making "error coins" rare. It always seemed odd that a mistake would make something more desirable and more valuable.

I lived there for 7 yrs, Dallas-Ft. Worth area, loved it.

Not an expert and the picture isn't real clear on the blank side. If it is a real penny it would be an "error" coin making it worth more. Check with a dealer or search numismatic.

:waving: Hey Atlanta guys, a little :help: Please. I'm not familiar with the area. :dunno: