resqman911
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I have been meaning to make a build thread for awhile just never got around to it, so here we go.
Sold my 1998 XJ after the engine let go and bought a bone stock 2011 Rubicon, I don't think the previous owner had ever taken it off road as I couldn't find a single scratch on it and the engine bay was immaculate.
I should have named my build, Resqman's Secondhand Build as much of my build is second hand stuff ( trying to build on a budget ). I love Craigslist.
My first addition was an XRC front bumper,I know its a Smittybilt, but I like the looks and it does what I ask of it, would like to upgrade later to a PS bumper but too many other things take priority.
Next addition was lift and tires. The lift I purchased new from Northridge, I went with the RK 2.5 flex. Have had this lift for about 6 months now and I'm very happy with it, rides great on road and performs awesome off road. For tires I got an awesome deal on a set of almost new 315/70/17 duratrac's on American Eagle wheels. I also had my C's gusseted by ORE.
Post Lift. Very happy with the results.
I was rubbing badly at full flex after the lift so I trimmed the stock fenders to accommodate my new found articulation. Problem solved.
Added an Evo Highlift mount, Spiderweb Shade, CO2 set-up for airing back up a CB and a winch.
And my latest addition is a set of PS Rocker Knockers that I got off of craigslist for an amazing price, sanded them down and repainted them and they look new.
Sold my 1998 XJ after the engine let go and bought a bone stock 2011 Rubicon, I don't think the previous owner had ever taken it off road as I couldn't find a single scratch on it and the engine bay was immaculate.
I should have named my build, Resqman's Secondhand Build as much of my build is second hand stuff ( trying to build on a budget ). I love Craigslist.
My first addition was an XRC front bumper,I know its a Smittybilt, but I like the looks and it does what I ask of it, would like to upgrade later to a PS bumper but too many other things take priority.
Next addition was lift and tires. The lift I purchased new from Northridge, I went with the RK 2.5 flex. Have had this lift for about 6 months now and I'm very happy with it, rides great on road and performs awesome off road. For tires I got an awesome deal on a set of almost new 315/70/17 duratrac's on American Eagle wheels. I also had my C's gusseted by ORE.
Post Lift. Very happy with the results.
I was rubbing badly at full flex after the lift so I trimmed the stock fenders to accommodate my new found articulation. Problem solved.
Added an Evo Highlift mount, Spiderweb Shade, CO2 set-up for airing back up a CB and a winch.
And my latest addition is a set of PS Rocker Knockers that I got off of craigslist for an amazing price, sanded them down and repainted them and they look new.
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