Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: Pookapotamus on May 12, 2009, 10:47:42 AM
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i figured i would post now that i am almost done everything i want to do to my jeep.
here she is on the day i got her.
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/pookapotamus/jeep.jpg)
as you can see it was pretty ugly and had a lot of little problems.
and this is how it looks today :)
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/pookapotamus/IMG_2666.jpg)
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/pookapotamus/IMG_2672.jpg)
i am very happy with my little jeep and love the way she performed at mclean creek on the weekend!
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Looks good...
Now trim the front fenders so they dont hang down past the bumper.
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pretty lights....
they'll rip off real nice!!
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i believe you and a friend caught up with our group at mclean last weekend. your friend had a tracker? either way, how was the wheeling for you guys?
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thats right we were out on sat afternoon, the weeling was great! but we also went out on friday when it was quiet and had a blast! thats the first time i had her off road and loved it. i could not believe some of your rigs they are quite awsome! i dont have any plans right now to make mine any bigger as i primarily want to use her as a daily driver and camping vehicle (if only i had a boat to tow behind her). i cant wait to join the jeep club and go on a trail run with you guys although i am worried i might be a little on the small side :-[
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The jeep looks great. You will do fine with what your running on 75% of the runs and the winch will pull you through.
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Looks good...
Now trim the front fenders so they dont hang down past the bumper.
x2...
Not only for cosmetics, but for approach to objects.
Nice work! It amazes me on how these Xj's clean up...
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i have not really decided what i want to do under there yet i like the look of the flares but dont like the big hole and as i dont plan to go any bigger yet i mught just fill in the hole but then i think about aproach angle. :-\
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i have not really decided what i want to do under there yet i like the look of the flares but dont like the big hole and as i dont plan to go any bigger yet i mught just fill in the hole but then i think about aproach angle. :-\
You can keep your flares, just cut a nice straight line level with the top of your bumper. They look good cut, and better your approach. I have cut a few of these! ;D
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There's prob a few write ups out there I'm sure..
From what I've read, all that's needed is to relocate the horn & charcoal canister (by rotating it)the air damn is removed & then just cut the fenders with a taped straight line.
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JAfenderTrimming/FrontFenderTrim.htm
Just a suggestion...
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This is what it would look like trimmed:
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p283/strokersahara/Comanche%20Pics/IMG_3195.jpg)
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Nice Jeep, I think I've driven by you a few times. Acadia area right?
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yup frobisher blvd, runs along heratage between blackfoot and fairmont.
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i just saw your jeep there today. i do my road testing down heritage. if you dont want to get bigger tires soon the look for a locker for the rear, or a limited slip for front and rear.
extra good traction with lockers/LSD and some good tires will get you far.
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i totaly want to get a set of lockers but the jeep has already sucked my wallet dry ::) unfortunately i will have to make due with what i got untill the wallet recovers ;)
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so i took everyones advice and cut off the bottom of the front fenders and i do admit it does look good! :D
i will post some new pics when i can
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Seen your jeep yesterday looks good with the fenders trimmed off ;D
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so i took everyones advice and cut off the bottom of the front fenders and i do admit it does look good! :D
i will post some new pics when i can
How long did it take you to do it?
I'm thinking about doing it to my jeep too
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angle grinder and cut off disk made short work of the whole thing and took minuts ;D
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the cutting was quick eh. What about the whole process - Removing the fender and everything how long did it take in total?
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didnot remove anything just went under with the grinder and trimed to fit. the bumper hides everything very nice and there is lots of room to work. stop by some time and have a look.
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I just night have to stop by - I have some damage on the lower part of my pass side and the cutt should get rid of it.
When are you usally around the house?
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most evenings. if the jeep is out front i am home ;)
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Glad your happy with the end result... Kudos!
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well it does look a little bare under there now but is definately better than it was :)
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I noticed from your picture you are running Roughrider M & S tires. I have a brand new never used Roughrider M & S tire in 235/75R15 size. I will sell for cheap. It has been sitting around my garage for 2 yrs now. I now run 31's and have no use for it.