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2008 rubicon build

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Old 09-27-2011, 05:52 PM
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I bought it used this march. It had 295 nittos. I put it on 37"s with chopped fenders, then 5" of lift with 40's.

Now for the real fun to start. I will be fabricating everything in my 3 car garage.

Plans are:

Front 60/rear sterling 10.5 out of a late model ford. 5.13-5.38 gears, Detroit in rear, arb up front

4 link up front with panhard bar, double triangulated 4 link in rear, no need for panhard bar.

Fully hydraulic steering or hydro assist. Haven't decided yet.

King coilovers front and rear. Through tub in rear to custom crossmember.

Rear mounted tj gas tank or fuel cell. Factory tank is in the way of everything.

Full cage

40-42" tsl's

Eventually a real motor.

I have front and rear rubicon axles for sale and some Spidertrax spacers listed in the classifieds.

5 lug wheels sold pending payment. Axles will be out this w end. Picking up new axles next w end.
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:02 PM
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Awesome plans! subscribed..
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Sounds like it's going to be pretty bad ass. Subscribed.
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Interested in the axles and I'm local. Can you PM me a price?

Also are you selling any of the old suspension parts?
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i wanna see this beauty come
together cant wait
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Got the rear axle, gas tank, exhaust and evap can out this morning.

Now there is actually room for some suspension in there.
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Got the front axle out and removed the rear lower control arm brackets. Also removed rear frame track bar mount.

Still have to cut off the front control arm brackets and coil spring brackets.

Picking up 1 ton axles this week.
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Originally Posted by Jeff76
Got the front axle out and removed the rear lower control arm brackets. Also removed rear frame track bar mount.

Still have to cut off the front control arm brackets and coil spring brackets.

Picking up 1 ton axles this week.
Got some help today.
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Interested in both front and rear axles. Can you pm me a price? Much appreciation! By the way.. Awesome build!
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Got the 60 front and sterling 10.5 rear today. Will work on cutting off all the ford brackets this weekend.

I don't see the front axle c's ever bending on these, they are massive.

Some heavy beaches!
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