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The Best Jeep Ever Built

It's a JEEP thing...you wouldn't understand

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Enter THE JEEP.  Once a nice little stock 1993 YJ, I have now given the true Jeep spirit back to this little beast.  I began working on this project back in December of 2004 and this is where I ended up in May 2005 when I deployed with E Troop.  I have always dreamed of owning a 41 Willy's but due to their scarcity, I just decided to build my own. 

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Rims and Tires:  Mickey Thomspon Baja Claw 35x12.5 R16 mounted on Cragar simulated beadlocks
 
Suspension:  2" body and 5.5 suspension from Skyjacker, shackle reversal kit, steering stabilizer, and transmission lowering kit for better driveline angles. 
 
Gearing:  Gearing is now 4.88:1 with a nice set of TracLok automatic lockers.  This was a bit of a project but came out great.  I owe a bit of thanks to Rich Mitchell for the technical expertise.

Bumpers:  The latest addition is the RRC front and rear bumpers.  Pictures are still yet to be posted.
 
Decals and Paint:  Paint is standard military olive drab.  The body work, sanding, sanding, and more sanding, prep, and paint I did myself.  The decals were custom made at the Pop Shop, Westgate and many thanks to Chris for helping me out.
 
Best Part:  Rhino Linings of Spartanburg hooked me up with the complete package.  The entire tub was sprayed and lipped over, the roll bars and fender flares are coated along with a strip for added protection once I get those step bars installed.  Rhino Linings did a great job and exceeded my expectations.  Thanks Tim! 
 
Key Features:  The stock plastic dash was replaced with custom made 16ga stainless steel.  All stock guages were replaced with Cyberdyne digital display guages (green, of course) and the windshield frame and roll bars are from a CJ-7.  The rear corners were pretty beat up when I bought the Jeep so it now sports 12ga, cold rolled, powdercoated, solid steel body armor.  Oh yeah! 
 
 

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