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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Wabatuckian, Jan 1, 2019.

  1. Jan 1, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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    Wabatuckian

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    Wabatuckian [OP] New Member

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    So far, none. Just repairing. Oh! Tinted headlights!
    My name is Josh.

    Back in 1993 or so, my first vehicle was a 1985 XJ Cherokee I inherited when my parents bought a van for the family. At 83hp, it did 0-60 in 20 seconds and was the perfect vehicle for a teenage boy to learn driving and wrenching.

    During my senior year of highschool, I was hit head-on by a Camaro on the highway. Not my fault and got money for my second vehicle, a 1976 CJ5 that the owner began building, and ran out of money for.

    I ended up rebuilding that engine properly, and overbuilding it a bit. It had a fiberglass tub and no rear seat or tailgate, so I just turned the rear into a speaker box with four 12" subs.

    A fun vehicle, I ultimately was putting too much power through it. I blew the rearend a couple times (AMC 20; could never find a Dana 44 of the correct size.) Ended up selling it and buying a Blazer.

    I ran with Blazers for the next three vehicles.

    When my last Blazer was totaled on August 10 of this year (not my fault; dude forgot to stop and rammed my butt end), I decided to go back to Jeeps for a bit. Found a Grand Cherokee and began tearing into it.

    It's good to be here.

    Regards,
    Josh
     
    Wabatuckian, Jan 1, 2019
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  2. Jan 1, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    aggrex

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    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    Welcome! Post a progressive build thread on your Grand Cherokee. Don't forget some pics
     
    aggrex, Jan 1, 2019
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  3. Jan 1, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome!
     
    chris4x4, Jan 1, 2019
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  4. Jan 1, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    Wabatuckian

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    Wabatuckian [OP] New Member

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    So far, none. Just repairing. Oh! Tinted headlights!
    I might. Need to take pics; not sure how far I'm going with it yet, though. Indiana isn't known for its abundance of trails, though I'd like to find some open fire roads to take the kids on.

    Plans include a lunchbox locker and maybe a 2" lift. I was trained in electronic engine controls back in the day, and find the progress made really cool. I'd therefore like to find a computer program that'll let me into the ECU through my laptop. The flash packs I'm seeing are nice, but seem limited to pre-programmed flashes.

    Regards,
    Josh
     
    Wabatuckian, Jan 1, 2019
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  5. Jan 1, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    TJ_abuser

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    TJ_abuser Well-Known Member

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    2 inch lift, bumper and winch 33" mud claw
    Welcome from DFW
     
    TJ_abuser, Jan 1, 2019
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  6. Jan 2, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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    Bob

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    Bob Well-Known Member Moderator

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    Welcome! Looking forward to what you're gonna do with this one. Don't let it get hit :cheers:
     
    Bob, Jan 2, 2019
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  7. Jan 2, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    Prerunner1982 Well-Known Member

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    Hello Josh, welcome from Oklahoma.
     
    Prerunner1982, Jan 2, 2019
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  8. Jan 2, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    TJ_abuser

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    TJ_abuser Well-Known Member

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    2 inch lift, bumper and winch 33" mud claw
    Prerunner let's go muddin
     
    TJ_abuser, Jan 2, 2019
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  9. Jan 2, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    JKBob 25

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    JKBob 25 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome from NJ @Wabatuckian.
    Post up pics dude. We'd love to see your progress.
     
    JKBob 25, Jan 2, 2019
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  10. Jan 5, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    Jeep4Life

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    Jeep4Life Well-Known Member

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    Welcome from Florida!

    Post some pics!
     
    Jeep4Life, Jan 5, 2019
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