Canadian XJ Working Progress

[swhytie]

Ok well since Im new here figured id drop a few pics of what Ive done and where I plan on going with this toy...

Here it was the way it sat when I bought it, buddy built it up but never really tested it out...


http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=71&u=15986041)


http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/210.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

Tires rubbed a bit, in fenders and on the foot rails..so needed a little trimming..and rail removal...to stay on budget went with TJ flares and a little trimming


http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/310.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/410.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

Added and old custom Bushbar, Front Tow Hooks for something different on the front end..

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/510.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

Lincoln rear welded and Aussie installed up front..

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/610.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

out tryin out the Aussie

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/710.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

Got a deal on RCX Drop Brackets, Bumper, Lights and Winch all in 1 stop shopp, also installed Steering Box re-inforcment plates but forgot the pics...


http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/810.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/910.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)

Then a few tattoos to make her my own...


http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/1110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=77&u=15986041)


http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/1211.jpg


http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/15/98/60/41/1310.jpg

not the cleanest work ive ever done but will clear the 35's now..lol...thats the main idea behind doing it..but when TJ flares come at ya free...and they can do the job ya cant shun them away...lol


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Got my "new" old rims and the new MT/R Kevlars on


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[xj4life2]

Very nice !!! But its green :) anyway thanks for the pics keep'em commin !!!!

[4.3LXJ]

Nice find and finish. How do you like the Kevlars in snow?

[swhytie]

Havent tried the Kevlars yet in the snow, the Old MT's I had were big wide skates..lol..mixed reviews from what I have read, will probably drop a few lbs and run them a little low but we will see.

[4.3LXJ]

OK, thanks. I am torn between Kevlars and KM2s. Both good tires. Still trying to get as much feedback on both as possible.

[Mudderoy]

OK, thanks. I am torn between Kevlars and KM2s. Both good tires. Still trying to get as much feedback on both as possible.

I'm considering the Kevlars too. So let me know what you find out!

[cantab27]

nice work man.... i think like you , free tj flares work well, i like the look as well ,,nice colour jeep and welcome to xjtalk....

[swhytie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbr23rtZZNQ

Heres a small vid of the MT/R's in the 6 cyl class doing there thing

[4.3LXJ]

Nice vid. Were you running the Kevlars there. They seem to throw lots of mud. And I really dig that Power Wagon at the starting line.

Oops, my bad. I have to read the fine print at the bottom.:D

[swhytie]

Yup was the MT/R Kevlars, if you check out my other videos I didnt quite make it all the way but the 1st run in the 6 Cyl I had all my tools, spare axles, Wheel Bearing etc etc in the jeep overall probably a good 350lbs of weight in the rear and I was the first one through the hole after the backhoe dug it out, and the Open Class runs well needless to day I ran out of Bottom, most of the open Buggies were running 44"plus tires so my little 35's faired out quite well and they had re-dug the hole. All and all I am happy with the way they perform, not everyday you will throw yourself in 250ft of slop. Also I am still at 355 Gears, I am sure with more gearing and more wheel spin they may have had a little more momentum and clearing ease

[swhytie]

Ok well been a while, the old green is gone by the wayside, got a new toy now Here is a few details, pics will be coming, glad to be back in an XJ.

good year duratrack 33//12,5/15r for daily driving, Front Rear D44's, ARB Rear, Rubicon from lockers, RCV Axles, lower arm ajust. \ drop control arm \ track bar R.E. \ SYE + cv drive shaft back up light led \ Winch Ramsey 12.000 lbs (removable) \ CB cobra et antenne wison, rear air shocks when towing, extra LED back up lights, inside lights, air tank reservoir, full belly skids, And really really good road manners

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[bluedragon436]

Looks like a nice XJ you got going now... I know how it is to be going through withdrawals and wanting to get back into another XJ!! Any further plans for this new one, or just going to run it as is for a bit??

[swhytie]

Going to be patient as is, would like to maybe try the rear spring sliders, mixed reviews but i like to try different, no one around here has tried, and maybe a little more trimming to get 35's back in, next year though for the 35's, really going to go the patient route see what i like and dont, and go from there.