Darren

Just get a set of MJ rear flares and run them in the front, it's amazing how much more room they offer.

Yeah, I cut mine just below the body line there, then folded it level with the body line. It shows how I did it step by step in my build thread.

That's a nice box. Fits in there perfectly.

I say just keep going with this one. Just politely ask Pete to move it to the Projects section.

I wasn't saying this is the only way to do it. I tried using my heat gun, but that was just going to slow for me, and since the stickers are 15 years old they weren't coming off very good that way. I wouldn't use a razor blade on paint.

I'm not usually a camo fan, but I kind of like that.

Amboy huh? That's like 10 minutes from my front door. I have to keep that in mind as I have a few toob bending projects in mind.

This was performed on a Jeep Cherokee Country, but applies to almost any vehicle. This is what I started with: I don't know about you, but I couldn't stand the gold trim package. So this is how I removed it all. Step 1: Buy one of these: This is going to make things pretty easy. They can be had at most auto parts stores, I've seen prices vary from ~$10-$40. Then just load it to your drill and we're off. (If you are going to be using a cordless like I did, have a backup battery on the charger ready to go.) There is usually a film on the eraser that you'll need to get off before you start, I just put mine on the driveway and spun it for a second or two to get it off. Step B: You will want to wash the rig first so you don't rub dirt/dust/sand into the paint, cause that can scratch it. Now we are ready to start. Place the eraser on the vehicle where the sticker begins and pull the trigger. You will need to work down the vehicle the opposite direction of the disk, and you are going to want to run the drill on a low speed and apply medium/heavy pressure, you'll realize fast what works. The goal here isn't to burn or "erase" the sticker, you are actually using the eraser to peel the sticker back. The eraser throws a lot of dust around, so unlike the dum dum in the picture it would be wise to wear safety glasses and dust mask. This is going to make a mess. You will want to make sure you don't let the disk get to hot, that can burn the paint. If it starts smoking, you are going to fast, and the disk is too hot. I got this roller-stool at Harbor Freight for a couple bucks, and it was perfect for this project. I would highly recommend one. You can see in that picture how the sticker is peeling up, that is what you are shooting for. Again, you'll get the hang of it quick. This picture demonstrates a few things, on the right we still have the sticker. On the left it's been removed with the eraser, you can see some of the dust it left behind. What you can't really see in the pictures is that the disk leaves a slight film on the paint in the area you used it. (The rest of the gold on the left is actually paint.) You can see the glue on the right from the trim that I just ripped off, the eraser takes that right off too. Step 4: Clean up. Once you've got everything that you want off, take a brush and sweep all the dust off the Jeep onto the floor. Then clean all the dust up, you don't want to wash that all down the drain. Once you are all swept up, rinse off the vehicle. Now you'll address the film the eraser left behind. What I did, was spray some "Goo-Gone" onto a towel and wiped off the affected areas. That seemed to work great. Then give it a complete wash. Step D: Step back and enjoy your work. Before: After: My finished product with the lower portion painted: Notes: I removed the flares and bumper caps, I would recommend that as it would be very hard to do it with them on. However some things don't require it. Make sure and read the instructions that come with your eraser. There was a warning line on my disk, you do not want to use the eraser beyond that line because there is a metal disk inside, you can imagine what that would do to your paint. The eraser will remove glue, tape, stickers, and vinyl from the paint with out damaging it. It took me about 6 hours to do my Jeep, but there was a lot to remove on mine, plus I wasn't in a hurry and that was over a 2 day period.

Very nice truck. That is definitely the best trim package in my unbiased opinion. :D

It will work. I've seen someone running the NV3550 in a Renix era XJ with the Novak shift linkage.

This will solve all your problems. http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_sk2x.htm Well worth it.

He made them.

Well, it looks like you guys got your way. I've been banned again. :doh:

I have no problems getting on CC on my Blackberry or my Intermec Rio. Posted via Rio.

Look kid, I made a joke, and I'm sorry if you were upset by it. This is not a big deal. I'm always bothered when someone publicly shares the fact that they don't like me. Why would anyone dislike me?! I'm a super cool guy, at least that's what my Mom has always told me.

Weather here has been great! Looks like spring is on it's way from where I'm sitting. The best part about that is the daylight lasting later in the day. Gives me more time to work on my Jeep!

Repost.

I'm on my way to get it right now.

No, you'll use the endlinks that are on your truck. Wouldn't hurt to get some poly bushings though.

Air shocks aren't very streetable.

WJ brake booster/master cylinder. 97+ Cherokee door seals. V8 ZJ swaybar.

I'll ask the important question. What kind of beer is it?

I'm not surprised you're going to be running groundhawgs. It suits you.

I sold it for $6500. I tried to get the guy I sold it to, to check out the site. I've even emailed him a link to the site and told him to get his @$$ over here, but I haven't seen him yet. Yes, I miss my truck. Especially now that I'm driving a very stock, very boring "country" edition XJ with saggy springs, and gold trim.

The electric brakes must be a $8500 upgrade, because that is a $1500 truck at best.