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Wow I guess I forgot to update this. Decided on Dirtbound steel flares. They took a while but that's expected. They are definitely nice and HEAVY duty.

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As you can see you really open up the wheel well.

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Before

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After

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Fronts go on nice! 

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I think it looks good!

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The rears definitely take some work and persuasion to fit/install. Just have the passenger rear left to do.

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True 4 link long arm. Yes I know it's Rusty's but I'm still very happy with my lift on the MJ. The center cross member is removable and it's a real 4 link. And this kit is pretty extensive. Leafs, shackles, 4 link complete, sway bar links, brake lines, u-bolts, track bar, track bar mount, and their cheap sucks that will be replaced with Bilstein in a year. 😆

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New too me rear axle. Staying 8 1/4 cause it's easy.

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4.10 yay

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$300 for 4.10's with 68K miles is a win in my book. Now I just need to work on it instead of buying more parts. Front diff is the last big piece to find. 

 

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Finally finished the rocker on the driver's side and trim the rest of the dog leg.

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Definitely opened the wheel well up.

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The cap was a perfect fit. It did take awhile to patch on the sheet metal.

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Still have a couple spots that need a little more attention. Drilled a hole before I welded it on. Going to cavity paint them and then fluid film.

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8.25 diff plug!

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