ptsb5a
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And then some. Gotta love those BLACK Renengades. Nice ride hippy.
Here's mine - Got her by default but she's growing on me....
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And then some. Gotta love those BLACK Renengades. Nice ride hippy.
cohippy
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Product Name: CV axle shaft driver side
Product ID: JBA-2252N-KMG
Price: $315.35
JBA, Jeep Liberty, front driver side CV axle assembly with the 3/8" machined off the face of the inner joint. With this assembly you can lift you Jeep Liberty over 2-1/2" and the CV joints will not fail.
http://jeepinbyal.com/prod-CV_axle_shaft_driver_side-576.aspx
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Product Name: CV axle shaft driver side
Product ID: JBA-2541-DS-JER
Price: $550.00
J.E. Reel, Jeep Liberty, front driver side CV axle assembly with the 3/8" machined off the face of the inner joint. With this assembly you can lift you Jeep Liberty over 2-1/2" and the CV joints will not fail. $100.00 core charge, will be credited to you account when axle core is returned. Core must be returned in 3 weeks.
http://jeepinbyal.com/prod-CV_axle_shaft_driver_side-489.aspx
So I know one is J.E. Reel (has the $100.00 core refund) and one is made by JBA, what is the route to go? JBA makes some outstanding products, so would they be the smart decision? Hmmm.....Obviously I have to get both sides but I just picked the driver side of both
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ptsb5a
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That's a lot of quoting stuff. Basically, buy the $55 shafts, disassemble. find a machine shop that can shave the inner CV cups, reassemble and there you go. Cut down CVs for a fraction of the cost. That's what I did. Cost me two inner boots and pocket change for the time it took the machinist.
cohippy
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Badass! So how much did you shave it down? 3/8"? So I know exactly what is actually getting shaved down (diagram-ish/parts list kinda thing if possible)? That is a much better idea and more my speed...Thank you!
ptsb5a
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I don't have any pics but basically, shave 3/8 off of the "cup" side of the inner CV, machine a new retaining ring groove and knurl the outside to grip the boot and prevent grease leaking out everywhere. Works great so far. The machinst had a bit of a hard time getting the drivers side into a chuck without damaging the grooves that engage the carrier inside the diff. He managed. He did the cups on his own time between paying jobs. Sometimes it's nice to "know" people. That said, get in with a local off road club. That's what I did and the networking that you can do to get folks to do a labour exchange is pretty cool. Trevor machined my cups, I did some electrical work in his home.
Gotta love the "grey market economy"
Gotta love the "grey market economy"
cohippy
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Thanks man, I really do appreciate it! Now you said so far... how many mile have you put on the CV's since you've done this?
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ptsb5a
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About 10K, including a couple of ridiculous off road trips with lots of front end articulation.
cohippy
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Cragar's discontinuing the Soft 8's??
So was talking to A to Z Tire (Amarillo) and they said not to get Cragar Soft 8's because they're discontinuing them, that anything that they have out for sale now is just "what's left on the shelves"
That being said, I was looking at Black Rocks and Allied Soft 8's (they don't have a 16x7, 5x4.5) or the Allied Black Daytona's along with Cooper ST's (LT265/75 - 16, 10ply). So we'll see what gets mounted on her w/in the next week or so... I'm pretty freakin excited!!
So was talking to A to Z Tire (Amarillo) and they said not to get Cragar Soft 8's because they're discontinuing them, that anything that they have out for sale now is just "what's left on the shelves"
That being said, I was looking at Black Rocks and Allied Soft 8's (they don't have a 16x7, 5x4.5) or the Allied Black Daytona's along with Cooper ST's (LT265/75 - 16, 10ply). So we'll see what gets mounted on her w/in the next week or so... I'm pretty freakin excited!!
ptsb5a
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Why not get the Soft 8s. Not like you're going to be looking for parts for a wheel! So what if they're going to be discontinued, should be able to get tham at a "clearance" price then right?
Budviper
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Good looking ride nice explanation on lifting !!!!
cohippy
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Woohoo! Got more to add now!
Cooper ST 265/75's
Cragar Soft 8's (16x7)
Gorilla Lugz - Black (all locking Lugnuts)
AEM Brute Force intake (Craigslist, Hell Yes!)
Pounded pinch-welds but still a little rubbing, got a fix for that, I'll post it when complete.
*Coming soon* (hopefully by mid - July)
Powertrax No-Slip for the 8.25
Front Hitch
Cooper ST 265/75's
Cragar Soft 8's (16x7)
Gorilla Lugz - Black (all locking Lugnuts)
AEM Brute Force intake (Craigslist, Hell Yes!)
Pounded pinch-welds but still a little rubbing, got a fix for that, I'll post it when complete.
*Coming soon* (hopefully by mid - July)
Powertrax No-Slip for the 8.25
Front Hitch
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Clyde Frog
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Nice! I've been shopping around for that same intake lately. I looked at the K&N but the AEM seems to get better reviews and can't beat the price. How's it working for ya?
cohippy
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Just got it on last night, I got it for $100! I'll keep it posted on how it works out.
BTW where in Central Mass are you from? I grew up in Dartmouth, New Bedford
BTW where in Central Mass are you from? I grew up in Dartmouth, New Bedford
Clyde Frog
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Worcester! Trying to get out of this craphole state and move somewhere warm as soon as I finish school.
cohippy
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Only a craphole while you're there, it a spot of beauty when you leave...
cohippy
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how do you like the 40 series?
Clyde Frog
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It's great! I love the aggressive sound it gives. It's a nice low rumble and doesn't sound ricey in the slightest. It's awesome and isn't bothersome inside either
ptsb5a
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Throw an ARB on the front and I'd swear you stole my ride. 
Nice KJ cohipster, now go across the river and see how long you can hold on to it!
You are in El Paso right?
Been to the casino there, good times, good times. On my way through to Los Cruxes (sp?), don't ask why.
Nice KJ cohipster, now go across the river and see how long you can hold on to it!
You are in El Paso right?
Been to the casino there, good times, good times. On my way through to Los Cruxes (sp?), don't ask why.
cohippy
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Next on the list...
So the Locker fell through, but, I got a set of RRO Insane Arms, Mopar Trans & ****** Skids, and a Rusty's Tank Skid. Should have them all mounted by the weekend, we'll see, took me a minute to figure out how the Hex Rivnuts work (kinda feel dumb, but what're you gonna do). I'll post pics once I have everything on.
So the Locker fell through, but, I got a set of RRO Insane Arms, Mopar Trans & ****** Skids, and a Rusty's Tank Skid. Should have them all mounted by the weekend, we'll see, took me a minute to figure out how the Hex Rivnuts work (kinda feel dumb, but what're you gonna do). I'll post pics once I have everything on.
