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NEW MEMBER and NEW JEEP OWNER

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by bing44, Feb 14, 2017.

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  1. Feb 14, 2017 at 1:45 PM
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    bing44

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    bing44 [OP] New Member

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    Hi gang from Jim in Oregon. I just traded my '02 Z06 Corvette for an '05 Wrangler TJ X. I sold the 33x12.5 tires and put on LT215s and polished aluminum wheels. Now I want to get rid of the lifts that the previous owner put on it and get it back to stock weight.

    Looking forward to lots of fun with it and hopefully with members on here.

    Jim
     
    bing44, Feb 14, 2017
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  2. Feb 14, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome!
     
    chris4x4, Feb 14, 2017
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  3. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:19 AM
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    ShawnCT450R

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    Welcome Jim! Where in Oregon? Junction City here. Congrats on the new rig. Post pics when you have time.
     
    ShawnCT450R, Feb 15, 2017
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  4. Feb 16, 2017 at 8:28 PM
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    bing44

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    bing44 [OP] New Member

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    I'm in Independence on the airpark.

    IMG_0966.jpg
     
    bing44, Feb 16, 2017
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  5. Feb 17, 2017 at 5:41 AM
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    OFFGRID

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    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    Great color!
     
    OFFGRID, Feb 17, 2017
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  6. Feb 19, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    HomeTeam

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    Hello all. I've recently purchased a 2017 Wrangler Unlimited Hardrock, been driving it for two weeks now. I will say, I'm a little disappointed in the lack of power. I expected more. I'm already considering how to improve performance. I've been checking forums for some ideas. I welcome any suggestions.
     
    HomeTeam, Feb 19, 2017
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  7. Feb 19, 2017 at 7:12 PM
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    OFFGRID

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    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

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    1979 Jeep CJ7, 258, TH350, NP208
    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    Is it stock or has it been lifted and larger tires added.
     
    OFFGRID, Feb 19, 2017
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  8. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    HomeTeam

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    Its stock. Haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet. Just got a winch and light bar installed today.
     
    HomeTeam, Feb 20, 2017
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  9. Feb 20, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    OFFGRID

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    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    OFFGRID, Feb 20, 2017
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  10. Feb 22, 2017 at 6:57 PM
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    C2T

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    C2T Well-Known Member

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    2.5" AEV Dual Sport lift, 35" Treadwright Guard Dogs, Black Rock Wheels, AEV Front & Rear Bumpers with Tire Carrier, Fuel Caddy 10 gal. Aux. fuel tank, Warn 9.5ti, 125' synthetic winch line, front axle skid, 20" LED light bar , Bilstein Shocks, steel steering skidplate,
    welcome to the site
     
    C2T, Feb 22, 2017
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  11. Feb 24, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    ShawnCT450R

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    ShawnCT450R Member

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    Let me know if you want to meet for coffee in Corvallis some time and talk Jeeps! Wife loves the baked goods from a place right off the main drag. Don't have to twist my arm too hard to go there either. Hehe.

    Khaki is the best color, btw!
     
    ShawnCT450R, Feb 24, 2017
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  12. Feb 24, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    Rc Jeep

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    Rc Jeep Well-Known Member

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    Evo mfg front coil overs Evo mfg rear coil overs Jks drag link flip Je reel 1310 front & rear driveshafts 37" Nitto trail grapplers 17x9 atx slabs Evo mfg quarter pounder w/stinger Evo mfg rear fascia w/ d ring mounts
    The RIPP supercharger is getting 400 hp to the wheel. Supercharges definitely put more strain on the motor. But it 7k and can be done in your drive way opposed to a v8 swap that's going to cost like 15k+
     
    Rc Jeep, Feb 24, 2017
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  13. Feb 24, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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    OFFGRID

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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    Yeah I've been pricing out the v8 swap and using used low mileage parts from LKQ and piecing the kit together myself from different manufacturers I think I have it down under $$10k, maybe under $9k with a little more research.
     
    OFFGRID, Feb 24, 2017
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  14. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    Automan21

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    Wow just checked out the price on that Ripp system. $6000+ is a bit hard to shell out. The would be nice to have though.
     
    Automan21, Nov 23, 2018
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  15. Nov 25, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    boondoc89

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    3 inch zone lift. Fox 2.0 shocks. 35 inch nitto ridge grapplers. Bushwacker flat fenders. No name steel bumpers front and back for now.
    @bing44 hows come you are putting your jeep back to stock height!?!? Dont you know you're supposed to make it bigger and taller?!? Lol
     
    boondoc89, Nov 25, 2018
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  16. Nov 27, 2018 at 8:33 AM
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    TJ_abuser

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    i would gladly trade you my stock TJ springs for yours, probably throw in some money also depending on the lift height
     
    TJ_abuser, Nov 27, 2018
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  17. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    TJ_abuser

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    Don't think with emissions tests here I can get away with v8 swap till she's 25
     
    TJ_abuser, Nov 27, 2018
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  18. Nov 29, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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    OFFGRID

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    Where is here?
     
    OFFGRID, Nov 29, 2018
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  19. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    TJ_abuser

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    DFW area emissions tests here suck if I lived 1 county north I would not have to deal with it. Also no work in 1 county north
     
    TJ_abuser, Nov 29, 2018
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  20. Nov 30, 2018 at 6:16 AM
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    OFFGRID

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    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    In Texas your held to the same standards across the board. V8s are not any less "clean" than V6s; they only have 2 more cylinders burning fuel using more fuel, but the exhaust is the same. If you did a LS swap it has to be equal to or newer than the year of the jeep. If the swap is done correctly you could possibly have a better emissions test than the V6 you currently have. There are lots of swaps out there passing emissions just fine.
     
    OFFGRID, Nov 30, 2018
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