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Mike ZJ's Grand
« on: July 01, 2009, 12:15:10 AM »
Here's my 96 Grand Cherokee
4.0, 42RE, NP242, Dana 30/35, 3.55 gears
Current mods
Dynomax super turbo cat back
Homemade air intake
Taylor spiro pro plug wires
NGK V-power spark plugs
OE Jeep 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 Offroad 5.5" Critical Path Long Arm kit
Rough Country Hydro shocks
Chevy K1500 front links in rear
Home made front quick discos
Rugged Ridge crossover steering
33x12.50 Maxxis Bighorns
15x8 Cragar Soft 8s
10,000K Hi/Lo HID conversion
Pilot fogs
Hella Optilux 100 watt Off Road lights
ZJ V-8 136 amp alternator
Kenwood, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate audio system
Cobra 19 Ultra CB with 102" Whip

RTI Score front:614 rear:638(Fall Chili Crawl 2009)
RTI Score front:794 rear:708(Summer Initiative 2010)
« Last Edit: June 29, 2010, 01:50:18 AM by mike ZJ »
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2009, 11:09:09 AM »
some more pics
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2010, 10:21:31 PM »
Got some bigger meats thanks to gradysjeep on Midcoast Jeep. 33x12.5 Maxxis Bighorns on Cragar Soft 8s
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2010, 10:25:43 PM »
Just realised how outdated my pics were so I'm adding some  ;D
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2010, 10:27:56 PM »
more
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2010, 09:57:36 AM »
Did you get your new steering on the ZJ?
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2010, 07:47:16 PM »
Not yet. Waiting for more stuff to arrive.
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2010, 09:42:46 PM »
Put the new steering system on today. I was eating up the tires bad from the bent tie rod. That crossover steering is so much better than OE. Quicker more responsive and easier steering. Great upgrade and way beefier than stock. So hopefully no more bent linkage.  ;D
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2010, 12:49:10 AM »
Nice.  I was a little nervous seeing how tweaked that tie rod was!d

Where'd you get the steering conversion and whatdja pay, if you don't mind me asking!
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2010, 01:35:23 AM »
Quote from: Lucifer on April 15, 2010, 12:49:10 AM
Nice.  I was a little nervous seeing how tweaked that tie rod was!d

Where'd you get the steering conversion and whatdja pay, if you don't mind me asking!


http://www.pv4wd.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=1380.0
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2010, 07:05:02 AM »
Quote from: mike ZJ on April 15, 2010, 01:35:23 AM
Quote from: Lucifer on April 15, 2010, 12:49:10 AM
Nice.  I was a little nervous seeing how tweaked that tie rod was!d

Where'd you get the steering conversion and whatdja pay, if you don't mind me asking!


http://www.pv4wd.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=1380.0


Nice :D
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2010, 10:02:02 PM »
Sure would like to get my steering upgraded this summer.  How long did it take to install?  Any tricks to it or was it pretty cut n dry? 
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2010, 12:38:24 AM »
Fairly cut and dry, there are a few helpful tricks. To remove old, install new, get toe and steer ahead adjustments somewhere near will take 1-1.5 hours. Let me know when you do plan on doing the upgrade I'll help. 
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2010, 11:12:38 PM »
Updated pics. I also updated mod list in first post.
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Re: Mike ZJ's Grand
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2010, 12:02:29 AM »
Mike's Grand = RAWR!

I'm anxious to see that thing crawl something nasty, like Hell's Trail...
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