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#1 User is offline   78-FJ40 

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Posted 14 June 2007 - 08:39 AM

I've had my cruiser for 13 years now. It's always done a great job off-road, but recently it's been showing it's age so I decided it was time for a face-lift. Well, it's been 5 1/2 months, but I finally have my cruiser back. Here's what I had done and some pics. Still have a few minor things to finish, but can't wait to test it this weekend with Predator's group.

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30 spline Longfields.
Polyperformance chromo rear axle.
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New longer front/rear springs.
Re-position spring hangers to stretch wheelbase 6 inches.
New rear CV driveline.
Larger knuckles (FJ60).
Tube fenders.
Tube doors.
Front and rear diff armor.
37" radial IROK's.
Staun internal beadlocks.
Front bumper/air tank and 8274-50.
Rear swing-out tire and cooler rack.

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Posted 14 June 2007 - 09:51 AM

Congratulation's on the home coming of your rig but 5 1/2 months and no fresh paint J/K look's good and sound's like some great upgrades I bet it feel's great to have it home again. :thumbsup: Now take it out and wheel it :headbanger:
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 09:56 AM

thats cool... ive never seen tube fenders before, i didnt know they put sheet metal in them, its not that bad of a look as i thought
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 10:41 AM

wow looks great who did the work ? i like the doors :headbanger: Thats a big list you got there the bill MUST HAVE BEEN $$$$ :bowdown:
to many projects and not enough time or To much time and not enough money.
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 11:00 AM

WOW, thats nice!!...cant wait to see it in person...man if I had your money I could throw all of mine away!! :lol:

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Posted 14 June 2007 - 11:26 AM

wow that looks good!!
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 11:39 AM

it's an animal! awesome rig 78
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 11:45 AM

View PostBilly D., on Jun 14 2007, 10:51 AM, said:

Congratulation's on the home coming of your rig but 5 1/2 months and no fresh paint J/K



fresh paint, you yj guys, sheesh :animal-smiley-084:
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 02:10 PM

Looks good! I am sure you will be real happy with it on the trail.
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 03:26 PM

Can't wait to see that thing in the morning
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 04:11 PM

Great Cruiser 78 and it's June so it's right on schedule. :D We gotta go on that cruiser run sometime. :thumbsup:
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 07:18 PM

View Postrwilley, on Jun 14 2007, 04:11 PM, said:

Great Cruiser 78 and it's June so it's right on schedule. :D We gotta go on that cruiser run sometime. :thumbsup:
i think there is enough of us :thumbsup:
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 08:08 PM

View Postrsc71, on Jun 14 2007, 08:18 PM, said:

i think there is enough of us :thumbsup:


Don't forget to let me know when this trip is, so the Cruiser tow rig can make it!!!! (w00t)
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 08:48 PM

:headbanger: wow looks great... i like the fenders ... i want to get some for my jeep
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 09:00 PM

View PostPredator, on Jun 14 2007, 09:08 PM, said:

Don't forget to let me know when this trip is, so the Cruiser tow rig can make it!!!! (w00t)
you thaught you were out late last time. :blink: With that many cruisers you will be out for days towing them back home (w00t)
to many projects and not enough time or To much time and not enough money.
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Posted 14 June 2007 - 09:20 PM

View PostStorm, on Jun 14 2007, 12:45 PM, said:

fresh paint, you yj guys, sheesh :animal-smiley-084:



it's a TJ :P
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Posted 15 June 2007 - 05:17 AM

View Posttoyoder, on Jun 14 2007, 10:00 PM, said:

you thaught you were out late last time. :blink: With that many cruisers you will be out for days towing them back home (w00t)


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Posted 15 June 2007 - 05:17 AM

View PostBilly D., on Jun 14 2007, 10:20 PM, said:

it's a TJ :P


tj yj whats the differents ? no really what is the diff :unsure:
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Posted 15 June 2007 - 05:20 AM

View Postgman, on Jun 15 2007, 06:17 AM, said:

tj yj whats the differents ? no really what is the diff :unsure:


I think the head lights are one difference
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Posted 15 June 2007 - 09:12 AM

View PostPredator, on Jun 15 2007, 06:20 AM, said:

I think the head lights are one difference



And 4 link with coil spring's instead of leaf's :D
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