Hinrichs 3.0......Autumn the XJ

catahoula said:
I would look at Rusty's too. Also there is Iron Rock's 4" premium short arm kit with shocks starting at $799.

It looks like you also need frame stiffeners for these rigs too!

This is a nice rig and the front bumper really complements the XJ in my opinion.

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I was looking into bumper like that but didnt want to have to cut into the ends if I needed extra clearance down the line. They sure do look good tho ! The rustys stuff is tempting.....but I think I will only be using their long arm upgrade kit.

BaddestCross said:
Been looking at the same kits for my son's XJ. I really like the Rancho kit as it seems to be more complete. Most other kits you have to add stuff to and it ends up costing about the same. Go with 9000 shocks and it's about $1600 or pick less expensive shocks and your done. The shocks that come with other kits are a bit sketchy to me.

I'm thinking a Rock Hard cage instead of frame stiffeners... You get more protection, plus it also stiffens the "frame" once installed.
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I am with you on the shock choices with most kits, they just dont seem good at all for what you are paying. I keep looking at the rancho kit, but I think I made my mind up on what I am going to start with for a lift.

I was looking at the rockhard cage as well, and while it looks perfect, the price is hard to justify on this one. I have been looking into weld in kits however and need to read more reviews on them. I do have a friend who does cages on the side and trying to figure out how to bribe him to help me figure one out for this. I need to redo the BMW cage anyway someday so why not learn starting on the jeep.

WJCO said:
Did you build bracket that yourself? Looks like a perfect fit.
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Yes I did. It took 4 trys to get to this point mainly due to what I was using being too thin at first and bending. This is kind of inspired by the JCR mount but more mounting holes. Hopefully it works well.
 
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hinrichs said:
Threw on the bracket this morning, seems to fit well just need to mess around with the cable routing now

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Also ordered a bumper to replace the huge one. I won’t be running a winch since I don’t really want to buy one for the Jeep and another for the trailer. Went stubby as I’m sure in time the front will get chopped up anyway.

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I like location of antenna. Reminds me of the old school ball mount. I would totally do that if I had a CJ. Stubby looks nice too!
 
Well I think I finally decided on a lift, going to go with Rustys 4.5" long arm kit with the upgraded competition 4 link long arm instead of the radius arms. I am glad I asked them since they can swap that out in the kit for no additional cost. I am sure the shocks really arent that great, but it should be fine starting out. Figure I should just get a real lift so I can actually wheel it and enjoy it, then eventually do the axle swap and get a little crazier with the build. No point in the jeep just sitting behind my house for a while.
 
hinrichs said:
Well I think I finally decided on a lift, going to go with Rustys 4.5" long arm kit with the upgraded competition 4 link long arm instead of the radius arms. I am glad I asked them since they can swap that out in the kit for no additional cost. I am sure the shocks really arent that great, but it should be fine starting out. Figure I should just get a real lift so I can actually wheel it and enjoy it, then eventually do the axle swap and get a little crazier with the build. No point in the jeep just sitting behind my house for a while.
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good to know...
 
dillard09 said:
When that Turdy5 craps out on ya just go to the junk yard and find an 8.8 from an explorer. Disc brakes and 31 spline shafts. Some even have limited slips. Be a solid axle for 35s.
Love me some XJ builds. 🤙🤙
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Acutally checking the interwebs again I was wrong, I actually have the Chrysler 8.25 rear not a 35. Either way still not too good haha.


Also was surprised checking my ups emails today, my bumper shows up tomorrow which is exciting. Hopefully I can put the Bmw outside for a few hours this weekend and get some
Paint on it.
 
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Cb is in finally, just need to zip tie the wires

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Did a little trimming tonight

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Pulled the bumper, wow it was heavy

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Could be rubbing up front still, maybe pinch welds? I’ll try and have my girlfriend watch tomorrow....but i noticed something weird about my front axle shafts

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BaddestCross said:
Just replaced the seals on the boy's Jeep a few weeks ago. Not horrible, just messy. 😎
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Looks like different shafts to me, not looking at what could be a seal

wjtstudios said:
So what mix tape are you rocking in the Jeep??

I’d have to imagine getting that beast of a front bumper off had to help that front end come back up a bit.
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I forget what the tape is but I wish I could listen to it, sadly the radio is just sitting there with no wiring at all.

nbunga said:
Is that a cracker in your vent?
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JKbrick said:
Looks like gum
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I think its an old air freshner

OverlanderJK said:
Is that a potato on the shifter?
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Your the 3rd person who has said/asked that. Its one of those rock knobs that quadratec sells. Got it as a present years ago
 
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