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Zac
03-31-2001, 02:28 PM
My humble ZJ

http://www.gis.net/~zacharer/jeep/0400FL.jpg
http://www.gis.net/~zacharer/jeep/0400LS.jpg
http://www.gis.net/~zacharer/jeep/0400FLo.jpg

When acquired: (9/2000)
Stock - 1997 Laredo, 4.0L inline 6 powertech engine, 242 Selec-Trac transfer case, 3.73:1 gear ratio, open dana 30 and 35c f/r axles, Heavy duty cooling systems (trailer tow prep group.) Char-gold satin II finish.
Mods to date - 31/10.5 TrXus tires on steel 15x7 AR767s with 4.5 back spacing; ARB bull bar; RSI/TrailReady Road Armor rear bumber with class III receiver, tire carrier, gerrycan holder and hi-lift jack holder; Warn D shackles all 4 corners; Zjilla transfer case skid plate; Mopar gas tank skid; Kolak headlight wiring harness upgrade; PIAA 85/110w superwhite bulbs; LightForce RMDL170 lights mounted on front; Yakima big powderhound ski and anklebiter duece bike racks; RadioShack 520 CB (mounted under glove box); 4' Firestick II antenna (mounted over left rear light assembly); 48" Hi-lift (stored under the rear seat, or can be externally mounted on rear bumber); 2"x20'x20klbs. tow strap; ABC fire extinguisher; Firstaid kits; watertight storage boxes; miscellaneous tools and supplies.
TOOLman
04-01-2001, 04:23 AM
Cool pic!
That's a nice looking ZJ. I wish I could afford an ARB bumper... I don't even know if they're legal here. Probably not.
F
04-01-2001, 10:51 AM
Functional looking ZJ.

I like how it got its name (cant remember if I read that on JU or ILJ).

What is on the back of the Jeep. Or am I just seeing things in the picture?
Zac
04-01-2001, 10:54 AM
What is on the back of the Jeep. Or am I just seeing things in the picture?

6' of snow! (It's an opening to a barn where it was parked for the evening)

Sorry for the b/w, my scanner will only do that for now...gotta enter the 21st century someday I guess.
Zac
04-20-2001, 11:11 AM
btt

Hey posted some newer pics
TOOLman
04-20-2001, 01:22 PM
Wow, more nice pics. I like it!
I think you need to get a new scanner, though. There are lots of vertical lines all over the pics. I get the same when scanning photos with my old B/W scanner.
Or better yet, if you can afford it, get a digital camera. They rock!
Bslash
04-20-2001, 01:28 PM
Zac,
Do You have a lift on in That pic? How does the ABR Bumper and Trailready Bumper look together? I am thinking of going with this combo very Soon. Does Your ARB have the slots for a winch? How Much did the two bumbers drop your ZJ down Front and back.

Thanks
Bryan
Zac
04-20-2001, 06:48 PM
Tommy: I borrowed a digi cam for the weekend, we'll see how it works out.

Bryan: No, lift goes on in this Tuesday. Looks...who cares :) they look and are very utilitarian. (No really they are fine together). The ARB is patiently awaiting its Warn M9000. I'm thinking of adding about a 1/4" spacer in the front and a 1/2" in the rear.

Thanks for the comments
Zac
XtremeXJ
04-21-2001, 02:20 AM
How well do those tires ride with no lift? i.e. Rubbing at full turn on road. I ask because I am planning that exact tire and wheel combo on my wifes ZJ with the RE 3.5" lift but can't do it all at once. Can I do the tire and wheels then several months later the lift or does it rub to bad for that? Sorry I am new to the Grands, but god I love hers!!! TY XXJ
Zac
04-21-2001, 03:49 AM
How well do those tires ride with no lift? i.e. Rubbing at full turn on road. I ask because I am planning that exact tire and wheel combo on my wifes ZJ with the RE 3.5" lift but can't do it all at once. Can I do the tire and wheels then several months later the lift or does it rub to bad for that? Sorry I am new to the Grands, but god I love hers!!! TY XXJ

There is a little bit of rubbing at full turn, but don't forget I do not have stock bumpers, front nor rear. I think these 31s would be rubbing like crazy with stock suspension and stock bumpers

Zac
XtremeXJ
04-22-2001, 05:00 AM
Ahhhhhh, I see. Thanks alot Zac. Cant wait to see it lifted.