Jeep XJ (Blue Steel)

[Overland-Indiana]

So, I am starting a new build thread due to the old one just being cluttered with dead links and other issues... It can be seen here for reference and some funny posts...

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[Overland-Indiana]

So my Jeep started it's life with me in January of 2016 as a bone stock 01 XJ with 185k miles on it.

 

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Loving it so far!! At this point the rear leafs are shot and sagged out. Time to take it back to all new stock parts then figure out a lift.

 

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New rear leafs installed.. Much better!

 

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Roof rack on and light bars installed (Yes I did lights before lockers, get over it! lol)

 

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Snorkel install...wanna talk about pucker moments. And yes, I didn't realize my washer fluid reservoir was behind the fender

 

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I love the way this build is progressing.

 

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Got my Overland Indiana logo designed and graphics made for the side of the Jeep.

 

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A day trip to a local ORP.

 

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Maintenance day!! U joints, brakes, belts, spark plugs, wheel hubs...etc...

 

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Some exploring in souther, Indiana!

 

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Before and after the lift! Huge difference..

 

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New wheels and tires.. BFG KO2's LOVE them!

 

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Bought another XJ It has JCR front and rear bumpers, 6.5 long arm lift (rusty) Fox 2.0 shocks, Dana 30 is locked and trussed, Solid front and rear diff covers, @tomwoodsdriveshafts rear drive shaft and I'm sure there is more I'm missing. Bumpers will come off and be cleaned up and put on Bluesteel and then this one will get some clean up and love then hit the trails. (SOLD THIS XJ but stole some parts off first)

 

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Bumpers off and now on Blue Steel.. Also got a winch on there too.

 

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Spent a few days camping up in Michigan and hitting some trails. Was a great time!

 

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Bought another XJ and stole some parts off of it and resold it..

 

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Dana 30 HP axle swap..done! New ball joints, hubs, brakes, bushings, tie rods, outer axle seals..etc..

 

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New roof rack, 12in LED light bar on front bumper, new graphics on side for Expo East.. Love the way this thing is looking!!

 

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Synthetic winch line and Factor 55 link installed a while back, love this combo!!