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default83
01-17-2011, 07:46 AM
I have never done a build thread, and seeing as its a TJ i guess its cool i post here. this is really the only forum im on and use.

here it is when i bought it. 98, 4 cylinder with 109k miles on the clock.
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/98JeepWrangler.jpg

that is the actual craigslist picture:thumbsup:

first show/RTI comp. with everything stock.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/Meet018.jpg

not very good lol.

default83
01-17-2011, 07:48 AM
after about a month i added the 4" lift kit.
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/P1040502.jpg

immediatly had problems, after a month of the lift, the TC broke in half due to a bad front driveshaft.
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/TCASE005.jpg

new TC/Driveshaft/SYE installed.

after that the clutch/radiator/water pump went out. got that all fixed up.

default83
01-17-2011, 07:51 AM
then comes the bumper...
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/NewImage.jpg

now i have the BFG KM1's on it 33x12.50/15.(pic to come when i get time)

Future List:

Front locker/winch/new offroad lights/rock sliders and rear tire carrier.

wish list:

6" long arm/35's D44's front and back with ARB lockers.

and thats pretty much it. need to fix some stuff here and there but other than that its pretty good.

bluedragon436
01-17-2011, 02:50 PM
Nice build you got going so far.... can't wait to see it with the larger lifts, tires and upgraded axles... did you end up getting any real warning before the TC broke apart??

default83
01-18-2011, 06:51 AM
Nice build you got going so far.... can't wait to see it with the larger lifts, tires and upgraded axles... did you end up getting any real warning before the TC broke apart??

yeah, it vibrated really bad over 60 i thought it was bad alignment apparently i was wrong lol.

PolarXJ
01-18-2011, 10:56 AM
OUCH! Been a while since I've seen tcase carnage like that.

Mudderoy
01-18-2011, 12:02 PM
OUCH! Been a while since I've seen tcase carnage like that.

It hurt to look at it. :smiley-gen165:

xj4life2
01-19-2011, 03:53 PM
Ive seen a bunch self distruct like that but never that bad .

Jeep = just empty every pocket

modestmar00xj
01-19-2011, 04:53 PM
Nice Build so far! man breaking your TC! i've never seen that done before!

4.3LXJ
01-19-2011, 05:29 PM
Is that a Rugged Ridge front bumper?

default83
01-20-2011, 07:16 AM
no its a smittybuilt.

yeah most people ive shown have not seen a TC do that before. glad to be the first. :smiley-laughing021:

here is the culprit. the carnage from the driveshaft.
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/Carnage5.jpg

new VS. old centering kit
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/Normal.jpg

default83
01-20-2011, 07:19 AM
and these are pics i took yesterday afternoon, as it sits right now.
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/IMG_0348.jpg

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/default83/IMG_0347.jpg

bluedragon436
01-30-2011, 10:18 PM
Lookin good.. got it all back together in 4WD capable again??

default83
01-31-2011, 07:12 AM
Lookin good.. got it all back together in 4WD capable again??


yup except for what i think to be a slipping TC chain, havent had time to take it apart.

bluedragon436
02-21-2011, 12:28 AM
Ouch... yeah that kind of stinks.. time to upgrade to the HD chain setup...