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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:11 pm 
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It’s done, I don’t have my 2door anymore.... sigh!
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Replaced it with this- 2015 4Door:
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Let the modification begin.


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Sorry man, just saw this post. Congrats on your new adventure rig. Cant wait to see your build results.

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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2020 1:59 pm 
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Dropped off the new to me Jeep at a local shop to have a lift added on. Looking forward to getting it back soon.

These are what’s going on it:
[list] Metalcloak 3.5” Game changer lift system w/ Rockport shocks, arms, track bars, etc.
[list] 35” BFG KM3s on KMC wheels
[list] Full skids
[list] Gussetted front axle C’s
[list] Ball joints

Once I get it back, will install the winch & tune the CB. The CB was giving me some horrible SWR reading that I need to resolve.

Excited to get it back & also for a shakedown run when possible after.


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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
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Details on the KMC wheels please.

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 Post subject: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
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Bklyn.X wrote:
Details on the KMC wheels please.
(Corrected) KMC XD139 Portal - in 17” & 4.5 backspacing. A little bling bling satin bronze finish.

I haven’t seen it in person yet...had every thing shipped to the shop & didn’t want to visit unnecessarily because of Covid-19.


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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
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Just in from the shop...

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The Big Dog is coming together!


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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
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Wow...nice

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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
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I like that color patter on the wheels, Suresh.

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Couple more shots from the shop. Almost feel sorry to scratch those shiny skids....almost.

Should get it back tonight or tomorrow...can’t wait.

Once I get it back - will be installing a front winch plate, re-installing my winch, CB, extending the breather hoses, installing longer spare tire isolators, trailer hitch, mounting the fire extinguisher & HiLift in the back cargo area.

And then.... ready for a shakedown run at the mall!! :-)

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Beautiful...

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Mall crawler with attitude, ROFLMAO.


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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
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What Plates?

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Bklyn.X wrote:
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The lift & the skids are from Metalcloak.

Their 2.5” lift was what I was eyeing for the 2door, but went with the 3.5” for this because of the longer wheelbase on the 4door.

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 Post subject: Re: Suresh/DirtySocks's X (Now has a Jeep)
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Wow, those are really nice. I especially like the “Boat-Sided” sections.
I’m interested about how the "skid guard washers" and Allen bolt heads used to mount the skids work out. I’ve never had success with similar hardware on skids. I know they survive the abuse and therefore hold better but I’ve never been able to get them off easily. Much harder to cut once they’ve been smashed up than a wrecked standard bolt head.

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