What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

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hodge-xj

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So in an effort to be ready for my suspension update I got my rear shocks swapped out, relocated brake lines and looked at a few of the extra bits I have. I forgot how much of a pita it is with those liners. Left them out so it's a pretty easy deal when coils show up. This fiasco ended up *********** into a full flare and flap removal as well as the color match on upper bumper and the initial steps of a paint repair where the flares rubbed badly. Even with 3m tape the flares wore through the tape in spots and into the paint. Wet sanded them out and hand buffed. Need to get an electric buffer and run over the whole truck once. Good enough for now and don't think I'll be putting them back on. Looks half assed again.

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MAJ_Charlie

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Finally got around to installing my Bilstein shocks on the rear along with the TUFF Truck 1211 springs. Getting the rear shocks off took more time than I expected. The only shorty wrench I had was 18mm so I had to "MacGyver" it into a 21mm open end. While I had the brake calibers and brackets off I decided to paint them black and change the pads. Now my rear suspension is complete. Did the Core 4x4 rear UCA, LCA, swaybar end links, and track bar a few weeks ago. Hoping to finish the job tomorrow after work in the front with JBA UCAs, MAXXSuspension swaybar end links, Bilstein B5100 adjustable shocks and new coils, paint the calibers and brackets, and change the pads.

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usaf2006

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Don't really sell them. I could make them if u want at cost for material. Haven't done a USAF but have done Marine.
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Are they easy to install? Lol. I'd totally take a pair knowing I could install them myself.
 

moparpeetie

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Installed Modifystreet black quads, Morimoto Fogs, and Zone body lift (halfway, the rear will be done tomorrow). That said...the Zone instructions for the body lift are horrible. It says 3-5 hours for install...BS. Took me 8.5 hours to do the front (minus air tools and also installing lights). Hopefully tomorrow goes smoother.
Here’s some pics so far (truck is filthy btw)

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Zone Body lift 1.5 w/ bils at 2.8. Getting about 42”.

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Black Quads and Fogs installed.


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zone directions are a complete joke... But with air it only took me 3-5 hours total. Without air it would've been a nightmare!
Looks frickin' awesome,,, fine Job!!!!
 

RusslRam

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Are they easy to install? Lol. I'd totally take a pair knowing I could install them myself.
U can do it urself. Depending on what type of lights u currently have it can be difficult. If u have projectors already simple swap but if u have quads u will have to retrofit projectors into them. Either way u have to open them up.

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Ramsolid

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Not this weekend but 2 weekends ago i got my new wheels and tires. Went from stockies to 20x10 XD series Buck 25 with a -24 offset wrapped in 285/55 Cooper AT3 XLTs. Love the set up. Makes me want to go from a level to a 3” lift but i love the skirted look. #CustomOffsets FTW :head3:

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I’m thinking about that size wheel , what would you say you got for tire poke ?
 

usaf2006

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U can do it urself. Depending on what type of lights u currently have it can be difficult. If u have projectors already simple swap but if u have quads u will have to retrofit projectors into them. Either way u have to open them up.

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Ok. I've never opened up a set before. I'll do some YouTube research on it and I'll get back to you when I'm ready haha!
 

Pull Ya

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Welcome--glad to have you. Maybe you can provide some adult supervision that at times is sorely needed. I like your truck--looks really good--especially the color--LOL
Jay
 

Puba08

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Removed the fender flares while installing body lift and found the paint screwed up nicely
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The original owner put on the flares for a chrome bumper. I’m hoping I can get the yellow mark out (any suggestions?) and touch up the two spots on the other side.
Looks like I’m putting flares back on with some vinyl to make sure it doesn’t get worse.


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