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    Alberta LJ

    Update Well its been just over a year since I bought this silver LJ. It has been quite the project just to keep it roadworthy. Once again I have learned a ton and I have no regrets. However, post South East Asia trip I have changed my priories a bit. I find it very hard to justify...
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    Alberta LJ

    Small World!! Glad to see its working for you. I regret selling it... because after all it is a rubicon, the cheapest one Ill ever find. The main reason why I sold it was I didnt want to buy new suspension and tires all over again. What else do you have to do on it?
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    Alberta LJ

    Thanks, Phil did mine and made it look easy!! One thing I noticed though was that after a month the sharpie was beginning to fade. I would recommend clear coat immediately or a UV resistant marker... or both.
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    Alberta LJ

    Big Trip In November I took a 3.5 week trip to Thailand and Cambodia. No real jeep photos but I will show some from the trip anyways. Just a couple of them... An outfitted Samurai on a island in Thailand which anybody could rent. It was very strange to drive on the "wrong" side of the...
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    Alberta LJ

    Fall 2011 update Update. Just call me Daveys Jeeps... haha. Back in the fall I picked up this almost stock Tan Rubicon from an auction. It had 120,000 km and needed a clutch and some TLC, as well as tires and a top. I swapped the tires and rim and put on my soft top. Ended selling it...
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    Alberta LJ

    Yeah, I do. They are on the list but short is better than none. Any suggestions? Thanks for looking. You probably want to come here as much as I want to head to your area (I have never been to Colorado, Arizona or Utah!) The soft top? Its the brand new (2011) Best Top Trek Top NX...
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    Alberta LJ

    August long weekend. The next trip consisted of a 4,000km (2500 miles). From Edmonton Alberta to Tofino British Columbia. The trip kicked off with some dirt biking near the "famous" whipsaw trail. I had never heard of it but when I was down there everyone kept asking me if I was doing it...
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    Alberta LJ

    Thanks for checking it out. As for your first question... hard top or soft top. Easy, hard top in winter, soft top in summer. Nothing beats going topless! For your second question. It is probably a combination of solid axles and a bit longer wheelbase. Your shocks might be worn in to the...
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    Alberta LJ

    June Jeep Trip June 2011. Went with one of the local clubs. We traveled as a large group (approx 10 rigs). This time we chose a cut line. Pretty much headed straight west all day besides the odd by pass for extreme terrain. There were some intense hill climbs and we actually had one...
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    Alberta LJ

    Body lift, motor mount lift and mudflaps. 1.25" jks body lift and 1" motor mount lift came next. The night we were installing them Phil asks if he can draw on my hood with a sharpie... I said go for it (planning on painting it down the road to fix some dents). These are the results. Any...
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    Alberta LJ

    Few more photos of the rims. Also I got the new Best Top Trek Top NX. I love the sunrider feature. Very quiet when open. I like how easy it is to see our of the windows. There is a fair bit of wind noise when the top is shut.
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    Alberta LJ

    May Long Weekend Camping Trip 2011 I know this is a bit late... but here are some photos from May Long Weekend 2011. Bear! Ram River Crossing We followed down a 10 year old logging road. Rocking the Subaru look. Badly washed out section, played it safe and winched. It was on...
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    Alberta LJ

    Front dif, regear. Picked up a HP D30 and re geared it to 4.56. Thanks to Travis and Phil for the help!
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    Alberta LJ

    more body work and paint Painted the windshield frame and grill. The grill was scuffed up due to the chrome cover. The windshield frame had a bunch of rock chips. The windshield was also replaced.
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    The only Mercedes part in my Jeep just broke

    I had the same problem with my 05 LJ. I had to hold reverse in, even then it kinda grinded. I brought it in to the dealer and they were going to rebuild it under the 7/70 warranty. They ended up cracking the housing and replacing the entire thing. Non the less, I have heard you can have...
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