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Old 06-21-2009, 11:03 AM   #51
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Re: my 78 4x4 jimmy build

OH man.. there's ALOT of good parts on that bad boy!
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Old 06-21-2009, 11:49 AM   #52
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Sweet! That will be a lot less work for ya.
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Old 06-21-2009, 10:15 PM   #53
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Re: my 78 4x4 jimmy build

yeah i know thing is i actually taken a liking to the look of the truck so my plan is to switch the suspension steering and drive train and leave the frame and body the way it is
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Old 06-26-2009, 04:13 PM   #54
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Re: my 78 4x4 jimmy build

progress so far i have removed both front axles on both trucks and have removed the rear axle on the 78 jimmy. i wont be able to reinstall untill i receive the new energy bushings from our local speed shop . pics
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Old 06-26-2009, 10:47 PM   #55
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Re: my 78 4x4 jimmy build

hey dude if you put a peice of plywood under that jack stand it will dramatically improve the safety...
just my two cents..
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Old 06-26-2009, 11:33 PM   #56
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yeah im bout one step ahead of ya both truck are on jack stands now with 3/4 plywood under each jack stand
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