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1041817 Body lifts are bad news in general. You install a body lift and all of a sudden things don't line up right, things don't look right, etc..... A suspension lift is the only right way to do it no matter if you plan on going off road or not. Body lifts are the cheap and easy way out. [addsig]

1041819 "Jeeplover" hit the nail on the head. Forget about looking stupid. Think about safety. If you put a 4.5" lift in, you'll have an even higher center of gravity, then it will be compounded with small (stock) width tires. You'll be a roll over just waiting to happen.[addsig]

1041854 It's really only done between short wheelbase Jeeps because they are special. Proper Jeep wave etiquette is newer waves to older i.e. YJ waves to CJ. [addsig]

1041855 <<I've had a number of jeeps with both suspension and body lifts and if you aren't planning on taking it off road much, then I'd go with the body lift. By installing a body lift instead of a suspension lift you keep your center of gravity lower (your frame isn't any higher....just the...

1041949 You have either Amber Metallic, Amber #2 Metallic or Amber Sherwood Metallic. My latest project in the shop is getting the new Amber Fire Pearl Metalic. Those are some real hot colors. Hope this helps![addsig]

1041950 Even better about the stainless bolt kit is that they replace those crappy torx bolts with Allen Head bolts where applicable. Don't forget to use anti-seize on the threads.[addsig]

1045870 <TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>This morning i started up my jeep, let the sucker warm up, then started pulling out of my garage when all of a sudden i hear a pop and my electrical...

1046059 <TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>I bought a 1980 CJ7 a few months ago and only have two complaints...oil leak and a little body rust. About the rust, should I try fix what I have or...

1046060 <TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>I need to replace the rotten hat channel on the body that the mount goes up through. Someone suggested taking 1"-3" square steel tube and bolting it...

1046069 <TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>Its not that cheesy if you paint it same as the Jeep! </BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE> No, the "cheesy" part is that...

1046089 <TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD><font class="pn-sub">Quote:</font><HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><FONT class="pn-sub"><BLOCKQUOTE>The more I think about it the more I know I need to replace the panels...as PerformanceTruck&Auto pointed out, they are structural. If I only repair...

1042061 I can sell you a complete BRAND NEW firewall for $150 +S&H. It comes complete with all the holes (Fuse panel, brake master cylinder, steering column, heater core tubes, blower motor, etc etc etc, etc. All you have to do is weld on a cowl and weld it to the floor panel and you're good to...

1042064 Overboring refers to the cylinders. .030 (30 Thousanths of an inch) is a common overbore as is .040, .060. It's usually done when a rebuild is performed and the cylinders are found to be out of round, scored, nicked, etc. It also gives you a little more power due to increased engine...

1042079 Terry, I would suggest that you do not use a stick welder for any welding on a Jeep. Stick welders are good if you're into amateur bridge building, but not for automotive applications. Get a good quality wire fed MIG welder and you can't go wrong. The $200 buzz box...

1042170 Ok, no problem. I'm a little more than halfway done with the paint work on the Jeep I'm working on now. I got the epoxy primer on, the filler work is done and 4 days of board sanding (yikes!). I should be laying on the primer surfacer tomorow, wet sanding it all day and night Saturday...

1042183 Thanks, Terry. I really appreciate that. Let's just hope the base and clear go as well as everything else has so far. LOL I don't know why it is, but no matter how many cars you've painted with good results, you still tend to be nervous when it comes close to spray-time. Or maybe I'm...

1042184 Mike, I'm not sure if I'm the "Tim" you mean, but I think I can help you anyway. Being that you're near a major metropolitan city, there should be quite a few listings for sandblasting services in the area. As far as blasting body parts goes, make sure they understand you want...

1042185 Terry, Let us know how it's working out for you when you get the chance. If you need any welding tips, let me know. [addsig]

1042191 My pleasure, Mike. Good luck and don't forget about me when you need parts. [addsig]

1042192 Thanks Baretta. Much appreciated. I should have some more photos up on the site in the next few days. This is going to be a busy weekend. Stay tuned[addsig]