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WOW! That's impressive, though you just went from miles per gallon to gallons per mile! Thankfully smiles per gallon is what's important.
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WOW! That's impressive, though you just went from miles per gallon to gallons per mile! Thankfully smiles per gallon is what's important.
Still get around 13.5 with the 40" "street" tires on there.
 
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Still battling an issue where the Jeep simply will not turn over. Canbus can't see the transmission. Sigh. Too many damn electronics!! In the meantime, started working on the front end. Custom front fenders are almost complete. Hacking up the Artec fender liners to work with the coilovers.

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I'm sure you will figure out the electrical gremlins. The build is looking epic. 🍻
 

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I'm sure you will figure out the electrical gremlins. The build is looking epic. 🍻
Yep, we're all rootin for you! Always looking forward to your next pics & posts! Hell, if it were too easy there would be a lot more of these builds :)
 
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A little more progress made. The weather here has made it difficult. The front fenders are just about done. We have the front liners fitted and some more body cutout (not shown). Added in a front body support as well since we had to cutout the factory support that went down to the front body mount. Started working on the custom tailgate panel. Needed to cleanup up the cutout required for the fuel cell. PCM is finally in and should be installed next week. Hopefully she fires up after that.

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A couple more pics. The modified Artec fender liners and the completed tailgate inner cover. Don't mind the beer stain. Magnesium is very flammable and that's what we had to put it out! :LOL:


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Nice updates, not only is this a total beast, but it's going to be a drop-dead beauty as well, way to pull that off!
 
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Sorry for the lack of updates. Still battling the "not running" issue. Changed out the PCM and BCM. Now getting a security code missing error. Changing out the RFHub next. If that doesn't work....who knows. Been body working and painting the front fenders, rear tailgate panel, front inner fender liners, and rear corner armor. Hope to have pics of those items soon.
 

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Brian, so based on this pic I assume you have to fully air down to get it in/out of the garage, must take awhile to plan your day :LOL:

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Brian, so based on this pic I assume you have to fully air down to get it in/out of the garage, must take awhile to plan your day :LOL:

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I think it's just the angle, but I'd bet it fits below the door just fine.

That roll cage though. Gorgeous, and would really help me feel better on tippy sections. Not that I'm ever going where that rig would go. :captain:
 
 



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