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hydra

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Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 11:31:10 GMT -5

Post by hydra on Dec 4, 2008 11:31:10 GMT -5

I've been on here awhile so if figured i'd start me a build thread like all the other

dudes on here. Name; cuz frankly, i shoulda bought less lift, or bigger tires and long arms, but i'll get to that. Bought my 99 XJ for 200 bucks from my buddy's brother, it had 145k on the clock. Issue? The mechanic they took it to gave them some bullshit excuse of debris stuck in the block's cooling system, causing overheating. Also some minor front end damage, but no frame tweakage. i bought it anyway.
When I got it home

It ran fine when i got it there, just overheated, after some inspection i found there was a pinhole in the freeze-out plug on the back of the head...=$2.67 part. Pulled the head, new gaskets, freeze out plug.

Abotu that same time i ordered my lift. heres where its poorly planned(this being before i found out about this site, but lack of internet at my house limited my time online) after selling my GMC stepside i had plenty of money, ended up getting the krustys 6" (short arm=bad idears), AA SYE, Toom Woods Shaft, and 33" TrXus MT's (should have gone 35) AFter like weeks of putting it together after work:

sorry bout the pose, only picturei could find from back then. The 33's were nice with stock fenders, but after I cut the fronts and rears i realized my folly

also added some bad apple diff guards, as the guys who makes them lives 20 minutes away from me, and am currently awaiting stiffeners in the mail. as for wheelin pics you'll have to talk to oo4bangeroo, he has that shit on his comp

99 XJ= krustys 6", 33" trXus mt's, AA SYE, t woods shaft, etc.

87 Samurai= stock, 1.3L, MINT, awaiting hugeness

hydra Breathing in a new mentality Posts: 278	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 11:31:46 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hydra on Dec 4, 2008 11:31:46 GMT -5 p.s., sorry bout the space there
	99 XJ= krustys 6", 33" trXus mt's, AA SYE, t woods shaft, etc. 87 Samurai= stock, 1.3L, MINT, awaiting hugeness

blakdot Forum User blak meets wite Posts: 234	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 11:37:49 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blakdot on Dec 4, 2008 11:37:49 GMT -5 looks like a stout unit
	[YmP:<a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/blakdot/Rausch%20710/?action=view¤t=DSCN0061.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/blakdot/Rausch%20710/DSCN0061.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>] Jeep - Every Bump is a Steering Opportunity

crosbike Swap Shop Cop choo choo Posts: 6,389	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 13:35:23 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by crosbike on Dec 4, 2008 13:35:23 GMT -5 looks good. im assuming 8.25 rear
	please apply to every one of my posts. Mobil 1 Synthetic oil and m 204 filter 3/8 tank of 87 octane racing fuel

Rev. AL Posts: 2,257	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 13:52:27 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rev. AL on Dec 4, 2008 13:52:27 GMT -5 yep 8.25 I saw it at the M&G. I like it its just too high fo me can't beat the deal you got on it either.
	90 XJ limited Rusty's 3 inch 33" BFG MT's 1995 chevy burb, 265/75/16 grabber at's,Factory Locked, Flowmastered, saggy ass, low clearance. =DEAD 1999 GMC Sierra 2500 2wd 1967 M725 big and slow

Burton58 Posts: 4,304	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 14:10:55 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Burton58 on Dec 4, 2008 14:10:55 GMT -5 i think after a set of long arms and some other do dads you will be happier with it. everything is always a learning experience, but i think you have a decent rig
	93 XJ, ~5", longarmed, 35" BFG's, stock gas tank skid, Skidrow transfer case skid, JCR stage 2 sliders, TNT stiffeners, TNT otk steering, SYE, durango steering box w/ MORE brace and C-Rok plate. To be installed - D44 w/ Teraflex disks getting Aussie locked front and rear with 4.88's 91 MJ - DD

CumminsJeep chick chick BURNNNNN Posts: 3,526	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 15:23:46 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CumminsJeep on Dec 4, 2008 15:23:46 GMT -5 i remember seeing this at the meet and greet and it an awesome looking rig, just a wee bit on the tall side. 35s would help out with that situation to help fill the fenderwells. sweet looking rig tho dood i like it
	s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg287/bomaster238/ Jeep- 97 TJ 2.5L 5 speed. cherokee springs, 31 BFG AT, SJ 7000. Tow rig- 94 Dodge 2500 Cummins diesel 5 speed, 2 inch rough country on 35" grabber AT2s. bilstein 5100s. lots o powa Tracker- 95, 5 speed 16v. custom susp 33 BFG AT on AR outlaws

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Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 15:51:05 GMT -5

Post by HeavyMetal on Dec 4, 2008 15:51:05 GMT -5

at least youre willing to learn and improve.

some guys set their shit up and just will not accept that there are better ways of doing things because theyre already deep in

props on the rig..learning experience is the name of the game

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Pedro Watch out for that.... tree Posts: 4,115	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 16:38:22 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pedro on Dec 4, 2008 16:38:22 GMT -5 i think it looks pretty sweet. how do you like the trxus?
	97 TJ, 31's, 2.5L, flowmaster, XJ springs 1995 GMC Sierra 2500 land yacht.. Sold 1999 XJ - 3" Rustys, 31" MTR's, Aussie locked rear, skidzz

hydra Breathing in a new mentality Posts: 278	Project Poorly Planned Dec 4, 2008 18:29:18 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hydra on Dec 4, 2008 18:29:18 GMT -5 thanks guys, the trxus are actually great, treads too soft for a full size rig(my dad has them on his f150 and they're wearing quick), but so far i have no complaints, good in the rain
	99 XJ= krustys 6", 33" trXus mt's, AA SYE, t woods shaft, etc. 87 Samurai= stock, 1.3L, MINT, awaiting hugeness

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Project Poorly Planned Dec 5, 2008 2:16:18 GMT -5

Post by Pedro on Dec 5, 2008 2:16:18 GMT -5

yea i have had heard good and bad things about the trxus. there is a 2000 xj here at school with about the same xj as yours. almost. it is a 2000 with an LP D30 and a D35. 34" trxus Mt's with rustys 6.5" lift and fixed short arms. he must be hurtin. fail.

P.S. I want to steal his tailgate cuz its black

Last Edit: Dec 5, 2008 11:40:18 GMT -5 by Pedro

97 TJ, 31's, 2.5L, flowmaster, XJ springs
1995 GMC Sierra 2500 land yacht.. Sold

1999 XJ - 3" Rustys, 31" MTR's, Aussie locked rear, skidzz

hydra Breathing in a new mentality Posts: 278	Project Poorly Planned Dec 5, 2008 13:55:36 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hydra on Dec 5, 2008 13:55:36 GMT -5 tell him you need to measure the gate for dimensions, then while he's busy, yoink, its the only hway
	99 XJ= krustys 6", 33" trXus mt's, AA SYE, t woods shaft, etc. 87 Samurai= stock, 1.3L, MINT, awaiting hugeness

hippie-metal the goal Posts: 1,267	Project Poorly Planned Dec 5, 2008 13:57:09 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hippie-metal on Dec 5, 2008 13:57:09 GMT -5 Dec 5, 2008 2:16:18 GMT -5 Pedro said: P.S. I want to steal his tailgate cuz its black how much monies were talking mang!!
	84 Grand Waggy.. Plans; 4.10's f/r 35's 4.5 BDS kit f/r bumpers Skids winch = SEXY money collected to complete such a task= 0.00......care to make a donation?

snowblur17 'now with brakes' Posts: 1,560	Project Poorly Planned Dec 5, 2008 15:50:06 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snowblur17 on Dec 5, 2008 15:50:06 GMT -5 I'd say you've got yourself a good start.
	[YmP:http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/reagman17/rh1.jpg]93 XJ 33x12.50's on crager 8's Rusty's HD 3" with extended fixed LCA's, tcase skid, front receiver and tow hooks. Rusty's Tracbar mount, some crap adjustable track bar custom speed holes in body... i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/reagman17/rh1.jpg

4bangerTJ Posts: 495	Project Poorly Planned Dec 7, 2008 0:43:35 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 4bangerTJ on Dec 7, 2008 0:43:35 GMT -5 "Guy thinks he's got flex, shit ain't got no flex" - Hydra
	97 TJ, 4cyl, Skyjacker 4", 33" MTRs, Bushwackers, Rugged Ridge Front Bumper with Warn M8000 To be installed: Ford8.8 with 4.10s and OR Fab Rockers Plans: Long Arms, Gears, SYE Tom woods shaft

Project Poorly Planned

Post by hydra on Dec 4, 2008 11:31:10 GMT -5

Post by hydra on Dec 4, 2008 11:31:46 GMT -5

Post by blakdot on Dec 4, 2008 11:37:49 GMT -5

Post by crosbike on Dec 4, 2008 13:35:23 GMT -5

Post by Rev. AL on Dec 4, 2008 13:52:27 GMT -5

Post by Burton58 on Dec 4, 2008 14:10:55 GMT -5

Post by CumminsJeep on Dec 4, 2008 15:23:46 GMT -5

Post by HeavyMetal on Dec 4, 2008 15:51:05 GMT -5

Post by Pedro on Dec 4, 2008 16:38:22 GMT -5

Post by hydra on Dec 4, 2008 18:29:18 GMT -5

Post by Pedro on Dec 5, 2008 2:16:18 GMT -5

Post by hydra on Dec 5, 2008 13:55:36 GMT -5

Post by hippie-metal on Dec 5, 2008 13:57:09 GMT -5

Post by snowblur17 on Dec 5, 2008 15:50:06 GMT -5

Post by 4bangerTJ on Dec 7, 2008 0:43:35 GMT -5