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Built, not bought!
I really like those badges on the silver, looks great. also love the switches, very clean. Interested to hear and see more about his rack!!
SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
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SSF556
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Yea me too...we are waiting for pictures and confirmation from the Frontrunner HQs in South Africa.....
SSF556
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They are all over Ebay.....your local dealer should have them as well....they are OEM on the 2013 GC Trailhawk...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-TRAILHAWK-RED-TRAIL-RATED-4X4-BADGE-NAMEPLATE-EMBLEM-MOPAR-/330847261517?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4951480340440083113%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D330847261517%26
I haven't seen anyone lately rip out the floor in a lot of builds like you have! Well done on that effort. I have a question for you since you are one of the few people who would be able to answer this. I hate the carpet in my WG! It catches dog hair, mud, sand, water, fishing goo, etc. what are your thoughts about replacing the carpet with a paint on truck bed liner like rhino liner? I saw it once on extreme4x4 but on a wrangler. They did it inside and out. What are your thoughts? Love what you have done!
SSF556
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Yea painting the floor and getting rid of the carpet can be done....in my case I wanted to be able to put the CRD back to stock as quickly as possible....one of the downsides is that without carpet or insulation noise will be an issue for long distance travel.
My goal was to make a capable off roader while have something with low interior noise at 75 mph for long distance highway travel.
Scott
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My goal was to make a capable off roader while have something with low interior noise at 75 mph for long distance highway travel.
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SSF556
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SSF556
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Thanks...actually was going to post an update....
Installed updated JBA control arms up front...the updated arms eliminate slight contact with the coil-over in a full extended situation. Also finally got the lifetime alignment from Firestone...considering most of their shops are open 7 days a week it was a good deal...and actually I got the discounted price of $159.
Will be headed to the MI UP at the end of the month to do some camping and trail exploring.
Installed updated JBA control arms up front...the updated arms eliminate slight contact with the coil-over in a full extended situation. Also finally got the lifetime alignment from Firestone...considering most of their shops are open 7 days a week it was a good deal...and actually I got the discounted price of $159.
Will be headed to the MI UP at the end of the month to do some camping and trail exploring.
SSF556
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Trip yesterday from SC to MI....I tracked 2 segments of the trip...both segments were 301 miles GPS confirmed....I was fully loaded with camping gear plus a car top carrier. Probably averaged about 70 mph..no traffic jams, weather etc. used cc and did not go over 2500 rpms.
1st segment: SC to Richmond, KY 301 miles divided by 12.5 gal = 24 mpg
2nd segment: Richmond, KY to Rossford, OH 301 miles divided by 12.7 gal = 23.7 mpg
450 mile range running 70 mph, fully loaded, lifted, 32 inch tires makes me Happy Happy Happy
1st segment: SC to Richmond, KY 301 miles divided by 12.5 gal = 24 mpg
2nd segment: Richmond, KY to Rossford, OH 301 miles divided by 12.7 gal = 23.7 mpg
450 mile range running 70 mph, fully loaded, lifted, 32 inch tires makes me Happy Happy Happy
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Nice!