offroader461

Met a local XJ'r who came to trade me tires, my 33" MTR's for his 32" Kuhmo M/T and cash and we got to talking about lifts...hes going longarms and i talked him into selling me his RE drop brackets, braces, adj upper and lowers and MORE D44 antiwrap spring perches for my SOA for $300 :D All thats left is F/R brake lines, front shocks, longer adj trackbar (RK) and other odds and ends...hopefully it be done soon and ill get pics of everything up soon of course Then i will buy my TnT longarms when i save the money :roll:

:agree: i need a trans temp one for my XJ...its got the AW4...wanna make sure it stays cool

the mounts...no a buddy had them in his MJ and switched back to rubber so i got them for FREE :D

here are some updated pics: Light bar installed (i know its small but hey its was FREE :D ) Shots of engine: Before :oops: After installing new p/s pump and cooling system :chillin: New heater valve and overflow bottle New poly urethane motor mounts More to come

the costco near my house has a Mile Marker 8000Lb one for $299.99...buddie of mine bought one 2yrs ago and loves it...check them out

Update: Picked up my 4.5" RE coils today for $30 :D Image Not Found Aug 30 it goes to the shop for gears...here's the story with them D30: 4.10 R&P, Quickloc, seal and bearing rebuild, 297X outer joints D44: 4.10 R&P w/tracloc, seals and bearing all that and install price was $1100...good deal?? everything is new parts except the D30 locker which i already had

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:eek: wow 550 thats a bit steep... :roll:

i have a buddy at my local j/y who has several (about 7) complete rust free long/short beds plus a whole crap load of long/short bedsides...give him a call at AMC4x4...623-937-5899...they always have good deals :D

great footage..wish i could've made it

recent developments :D -got the new aluminum 3row radiator installed -water pump installed -water diverter valve plumbed and ready -thermostat done -overflow installed -installed front RS5000's -p/s pump done -installed front light bar -belts and coolant done -trans line fixed Whats left: -put ZJ coils in pics up later tonight GO WHEELING OF COURSE :beerhead:

just saw that :clapping:

well i have these parts already...figured w/all the suggestions id go longarm: -4.5" RE coils--$30 -Shocks for 6-7" lift--$99 -SOA plates--$35 I'm gunna use my existing RS9000's out back so rear shocks are no big deal. Already have the driveline figured out...basically all thats left is front brake lines, rear dakota line, figure out if my Trackbar will work for that height (its a superlift bar w/RK heimjoint and RK HD dropbracket), and also figure out if my swaybar dissconnects can reach.....Then buy my TnT kit.. :D

Fixed. :D True, true :D i can get the RE kit though a wholesale guy i know so he hooks me up...

you mean the crank pulley on the front of the motor....no mine is close but not touching...i had to modify the end of mine near the steering box in order to clear the gearbox but mostly bolt in

i have D30/D44 both will be running 4.10's and locked with 32/33" tires...no this kit is a short arm setup w/drop brackets etc...i already have 32 but want to go SOA in the back and this kit includes everything to get it done in one fail swoop... :D

Hey everyone...I'm kicking around some ideas about re-lifting my MJ for the "final" time...i have these kits in mind, gimme some input: RE6500...5.5" Extreme Duty SOA kit...has everything...my price $1020 shipped to my door...may be cheaper b/c i don't need some of the parts b/c i have them already TnT longarm kit...will run my about $1700 w/all parts and possibly install Rockkrawler Longarm...will run about 1500 w/all parts and install id like to keep costs down so I'm leaning toward the RE kit just b/c it has everything and i can do it myself...the other would be pieced together and require welding which i cannot do...Gimme some input on what you think i should do...plans really don't include rock crawling..i stick to hills, mud, trails and avoiding big rock as much as possible :D

hey all...what brake lines are you all running with the SOA and the front supspension...I'm either gunna be running a longarm or a RE front 5.5 kit that I'm piecing together and need help with the brake lines... what ones up front w/ plenty of slack for suspension droop what one out back also w/plenty for suspension droop... Thx all

Hey i just was chatting with a buddy about you D/S issue...hes running metric ton springs in his MJ but has an 8.25 out back...he is running a longbed 2wd shaft and says its long enough and has plenty of spline in the t-case...if you don't want to do that he said put in a t-case drop kit and a YJ yoke and you are good to go....just thought i give my $.02....it looks great too. :D

there is two with the same sticker on the back window...i got mine for my beat up dodge 4x4...it was falling apart on me so: he offered the jeep and cash and he got my truck :D better deal on my part i believe Here it is today: i pulled the valve cover to re-seal it and decided to paint it...i pulled the thermostat and some nasty @$$ brownish-green coolant came out so now i plan on doing the water pump and my open cooling system conversion along with a coolant flush on top... :D

some progress so far: Installed: -rear 2"pro-comp AAL and ES3000 (custom BPE made also) -ditched rear sway bar -99XJ sunvisors -new cd player -new dash bezel -new air box/filter assembly -replaced MAP sensor -replaced motor mounts -resealed valve cover, oil filter adapter rings and rear main still need to do: -V8 ZJ springs up front (level it out) -put on RS5000 in front -change tierod and drag link to ZJ style -change cooling system -change alternator (went out today :headpop: ) -change p/s pump and gearbox ill post up some new pics in the next couple days

count me in for a M&G....nice truck...i gotta get off my @$$ and do my SOA with my longarms :D :D

i followed the write up on the MADDXJ site...i used a 96 booster w/ the aluminum spacer and it was a direct swap..i had to change the sleeve insert on the brake rod where the bolt goes through but that was it...very simple and I'm very happy with the results :D any other questions just lemme know

MY buddy runs 4.10 with 33's and he says they are fine...

where did you get those SOA perches....looking to get a set like that...i like how they tie into the lower existing spring perches...do they make a set for the D44??