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1041817 Body lifts are bad news in general. You install a body lift and all of a sudden things don't line up right, things don't look right, etc..... A suspension lift is the only right way to do it no matter if you plan on going off road or not. Body lifts are the cheap and easy way out. [addsig]

1041819 "Jeeplover" hit the nail on the head. Forget about looking stupid. Think about safety. If you put a 4.5" lift in, you'll have an even higher center of gravity, then it will be compounded with small (stock) width tires. You'll be a roll over just waiting to happen.[addsig]

1041854 It's really only done between short wheelbase Jeeps because they are special. Proper Jeep wave etiquette is newer waves to older i.e. YJ waves to CJ. [addsig]

1041855 <<I've had a number of jeeps with both suspension and body lifts and if you aren't planning on taking it off road much, then I'd go with the body lift. By installing a body lift instead of a suspension lift you keep your center of gravity lower (your frame isn't any higher....just the...

1041949 You have either Amber Metallic, Amber #2 Metallic or Amber Sherwood Metallic. My latest project in the shop is getting the new Amber Fire Pearl Metalic. Those are some real hot colors. Hope this helps![addsig]

1041950 Even better about the stainless bolt kit is that they replace those crappy torx bolts with Allen Head bolts where applicable. Don't forget to use anti-seize on the threads.[addsig]

1042061 I can sell you a complete BRAND NEW firewall for $150 +S&H. It comes complete with all the holes (Fuse panel, brake master cylinder, steering column, heater core tubes, blower motor, etc etc etc, etc. All you have to do is weld on a cowl and weld it to the floor panel and you're good to...

1042064 Overboring refers to the cylinders. .030 (30 Thousanths of an inch) is a common overbore as is .040, .060. It's usually done when a rebuild is performed and the cylinders are found to be out of round, scored, nicked, etc. It also gives you a little more power due to increased engine...

1042079 Terry, I would suggest that you do not use a stick welder for any welding on a Jeep. Stick welders are good if you're into amateur bridge building, but not for automotive applications. Get a good quality wire fed MIG welder and you can't go wrong. The $200 buzz box...

1042170 Ok, no problem. I'm a little more than halfway done with the paint work on the Jeep I'm working on now. I got the epoxy primer on, the filler work is done and 4 days of board sanding (yikes!). I should be laying on the primer surfacer tomorow, wet sanding it all day and night Saturday...

1042183 Thanks, Terry. I really appreciate that. Let's just hope the base and clear go as well as everything else has so far. LOL I don't know why it is, but no matter how many cars you've painted with good results, you still tend to be nervous when it comes close to spray-time. Or maybe I'm...

1042184 Mike, I'm not sure if I'm the "Tim" you mean, but I think I can help you anyway. Being that you're near a major metropolitan city, there should be quite a few listings for sandblasting services in the area. As far as blasting body parts goes, make sure they understand you want...

1042185 Terry, Let us know how it's working out for you when you get the chance. If you need any welding tips, let me know. [addsig]

1042191 My pleasure, Mike. Good luck and don't forget about me when you need parts. [addsig]

1042192 Thanks Baretta. Much appreciated. I should have some more photos up on the site in the next few days. This is going to be a busy weekend. Stay tuned[addsig]

1042195 25 psi at idle when hot? You're fine. The only cheap way of boosting the oil pressure is by using a heavier weight motor oil. Better than that would be to install new main bearings, seals and a new high volume oil pump. Even better than that is to have the engine rebuilt. 145K is a good...

1042197 Mike, $800 is not going to get you a very decent vehicle. A rot box in need of a total restoration might be ok for someone who has a lot of experience with Jeeps and gets parts at wholesale cost, but if you're a beginner, you might want to look for something in a little better...

1042198 The benefit is that the oil can actually make it up to the top end of your engine and lubricate the cam, lifters, rockers, valve springs, etc. Low oil pressure is the beginning of major problems and should be fixed ASAP.[addsig]

1042277 You should paint it with something other than rattle can paint. If you have a paint gun, air compressor and some patience, you can do a really nice job. Scuff it down with medium scotchbrite, then spray on PPG DPX 801 (Adhesion Promoter) PPG DCC 9300 (Single Stage Urethane paint) with...

1042282 Jeeper, Thanks for the compliment. It is a base coat/clear coat system. The base coat goes on in 3 coats and then "dries" (Actually "cures") for 20-30 minutes, then comes the clear coat. The clear coat goes on in 2 coats and takes 6 hours to fully "cure", but in the photos you're...