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Re: My Grand
« Reply #46 on: July 27, 2011, 09:21:50 PM »
exactly:/ lol and the price of the steel + 50 in gas to get there and back would be a bit pricey. btw how much does the 2" by 3" go for?

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Re: My Grand
« Reply #45 on: July 27, 2011, 09:08:30 PM »
bangor steel sells it everyday
so does Lane supply but Dereck and his jeep aren't  in the area 
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« Reply #44 on: July 27, 2011, 08:51:24 PM »
bangor steel sells it everyday

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« Reply #43 on: July 27, 2011, 08:38:54 PM »
where can i find the tubing?

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« Reply #42 on: July 27, 2011, 06:19:35 PM »
3/16 plate welded only
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Re: My Grand
« Reply #41 on: July 27, 2011, 02:33:25 PM »
Mike, What size steel are you frame mounts for your sliders made out of? also are he just welded to the frame or bolted also?

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Re: My Grand
« Reply #40 on: June 15, 2011, 08:01:43 AM »
just ask Jim Parent (Team Irish) if you can borrow the horns from his Jeep for a while!!
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Re: My Grand
« Reply #39 on: June 15, 2011, 07:20:48 AM »
Don't outsmart your common sense.

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« Reply #38 on: June 15, 2011, 06:18:56 AM »
oh no???
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« Reply #37 on: June 15, 2011, 03:27:08 AM »
LOL Thats better than what most people say. I've had people moo at me while driving down the road.

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« Reply #36 on: June 15, 2011, 12:10:53 AM »
 LOL
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« Reply #35 on: June 14, 2011, 11:25:30 PM »
That's some good stuff right there!
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« Reply #34 on: June 14, 2011, 09:58:18 PM »
your next mod...http://www.bumsteer.com/steerhorns.htm

 ;D LOL

If you go with the 8 footers you can clear out some brush for me LOL
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« Reply #33 on: June 14, 2011, 09:21:31 PM »
Don't outsmart your common sense.

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Re: My Grand
« Reply #32 on: June 14, 2011, 08:34:04 PM »
LOL Thats better than what most people say. I've had people moo at me while driving down the road.
lol.... :o
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« Reply #31 on: June 14, 2011, 07:58:58 PM »
 LOL Thats better than what most people say. I've had people moo at me while driving down the road.
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« Reply #30 on: June 14, 2011, 07:50:20 PM »
nice!! kinda reminds me of a Panda!!LOL!! j/k
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Re: My Grand
« Reply #29 on: June 14, 2011, 07:49:39 PM »
Addco sway bar pics so you can see difference in size

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« Reply #28 on: June 14, 2011, 07:45:27 PM »
New paint scheme

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« Reply #27 on: March 14, 2011, 05:57:33 PM »
RUGGED!!! I think i have a new idea for sliders!! whats wrong with the paint scheme now?? LOL

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« Reply #26 on: March 14, 2011, 05:30:23 PM »
nice!!!!!
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« Reply #25 on: March 14, 2011, 05:28:56 PM »
nice
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« Reply #24 on: March 14, 2011, 04:35:16 PM »
wow those look GREAT I am gonna need a set now me thinks
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« Reply #23 on: March 14, 2011, 01:20:18 PM »
Big thanks to Monkey. As we all knew he does awesome work! Next some trimming, bumpers, and a new paint job. Any thoughts or input on paint schemes?
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« Reply #22 on: March 14, 2011, 01:11:16 PM »
Much more ground clearance now
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« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2011, 01:07:28 PM »
 :P
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« Reply #20 on: March 14, 2011, 01:04:02 PM »
 ;D
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« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2011, 12:59:47 PM »
after
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« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2011, 12:55:13 PM »
Updates  ;D Monkey made me some rockers/sliders. Monkey is the man! He did an awesome job. I just painted them with POR15 and took some pics. First is a few before pics
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« Reply #17 on: January 26, 2011, 11:56:14 PM »
I'm in!  I'd love to play around with adobe premier pro!
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« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2011, 11:54:50 PM »
BRAGARD!!!!!  wish I had a vid like that!!! cudo's to ya Mike!!!!


Lets put one together. I know there is some ridiculous footage around we can put together on yours  LOL
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« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2011, 10:03:57 PM »
Passadumkeag Mtn. stock with 235/75R15 Firestone Winterforce

THIS was nuts!  I'm not surprised you made it, but man... really shows the kahones that a Jeep has!
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« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2011, 09:08:00 PM »
BRAGARD!!!!!  wish I had a vid like that!!! cudo's to ya Mike!!!!
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« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2011, 08:53:50 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2011, 08:49:35 PM »
RTI Ramp
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« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2011, 08:47:56 PM »
 :nuts:
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« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 08:46:14 PM »
Action pics
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« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 08:43:16 PM »
The flat black paint job
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« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2011, 08:40:57 PM »
Current lift and 33s
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« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2011, 08:38:06 PM »
First lift kit, about 4" with 31x10.50s
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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2011, 08:32:50 PM »
Passadumkeag Mtn. stock with 235/75R15 Firestone Winterforce
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2011, 08:28:04 PM »
Chick Hill
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 08:26:09 PM »
Howland pit
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2011, 08:24:38 PM »
Mt.Waldo
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2011, 08:23:33 PM »
Started wheeling it stock, was and still is daily driver
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2011, 08:20:39 PM »
Here's my 96 Grand Cherokee current specs
4.0, 42RE, NP242, Dana 30/35, 3.55 gears open
MonkeyBars rocker sliders
Dynomax tailpipe
Thrush Welded muffler
K&N air filter
Taylor spiro pro plug wires
NGK V-power spark plugs
Mopar Up Country steering box, gas tank, and transfer case skids
Class 3 hitch with reciever tow hook, front tow hooks
Rock It rear diff glider
Riddler front diff cover
Lubelocker diff gaskets
Iron Rock Off Road 5.5" Critical Path Long Arm kit
Rough Country Hydros
IRO front BPEs
Chevy K1500 front links in rear modded for quick disco
Home made front quick discos
Rugged Ridge crossover steering
Addco front and rear sway bars
33x12.50 Maxxis Bighorns
15x8 Cragar Soft 8s
10,000K Hi/Lo HID conversion
Navigator fog lights
Hella Optilux 100 watt Off Road lights
KOR roof mount light bar with 4 130 watt lights
Durango 136 amp alternator
Die Hard Platinum battery
Kenwood, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate audio system
Cobra 19 Ultra CB

RTI Score front:794, rear:781
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