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Old 06-12-2012, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CALIJK
I stopped by the Higher Ground shop after work...and saw this:

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Jim said I don't need this portion of my frame any more...okaaaay, good thing I trust him!

And my friends think I'm crazy with the saw
Old 06-12-2012, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CALIJK
Something appears to be missing:

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Yes, Jim is back-halfing and bobbing the rear-end.
Wow thats way beyond what i expected to see! Good thing you trust him. Is he going to build a tube chassis or something like that?
Old 06-12-2012, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by duffyboby

Wow thats way beyond what i expected to see! Good thing you trust him. Is he going to build a tube chassis or something like that?
Just tubing the rear - they are working on it now:

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Old 06-12-2012, 06:55 PM
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psssssssssssssst Dave charge admission
Old 06-12-2012, 07:21 PM
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Making progress:

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Old 06-12-2012, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jkambulance
Jesus Christ......jealous. How many gallons to the mile ya thinking? Lol :beer
I got about 12 mpg with the Hemi on 39's, so I'm thinking it will be a BIT less now...

Originally Posted by texwillys
wow What an awesome rig!
Thank you!

Originally Posted by maine07jk
That thing is just simply BAD ASS!!!!
Thanks - I'm really liking it also!

Originally Posted by TenForward
Lol! I think it's how many gas stations per mile.
Well said Tony.

Originally Posted by Jeek.OlllllllO
Dam dave your jeep is crazy!!!! Looks great in person!
Edgar, thanks for stopping by today - great seeing you again.

Originally Posted by BrowniesJK
And my friends think I'm crazy with the saw
They've seen nothing yet!

Originally Posted by duffyboby
Wow thats way beyond what i expected to see! Good thing you trust him. Is he going to build a tube chassis or something like that?
Yes sir!
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psssssssssssssst Dave charge admission
I like the idea 33!
Old 06-12-2012, 08:51 PM
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No problem dave nice seeing you again hope i see you on a trail soon
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Here's a few more pics of the mock-up for the suspension:













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Wow. I am very very impressed with where this is going. Looks EPIC!
Old 06-12-2012, 09:18 PM
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Looks great....


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