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Written by Billy   
Tuesday, 21 April 2009 01:25

So here it goes. My name is Steve. Little about me, got into wheelin about 10 years ago when a couple friends of mine bought Jeeps and we had a good time on some day trips taking the BBQ, and a few campin trips. I finally decided to pony up and get my first Jeep, a '91 xj. I worked at Discount Tire at the time and some 30" BFG Muds went on it the first day I bought it. I enjoyed the time behind the wheel and ended up meeting with a lot of good people along the way. Seeing the comraderie of wheelers was one of the great things that draws me to this sport, which is why I turned my hobbie into a career and ended up with 4 Wheel Parts. The XJ is gone, but definitely not forgotten, replaced with and '04 LJ aka Big Sexy! I'm biased, but she's a sexy bitch! 

The Old XJ

 

The LJ

LJ

Specs from the ground up:

  • 35" Pro Comp Xterrain tires on American Racing Chamber alloy wheels
  • Ox lockers with Alloy USA axle shafts in the front D30 and rear D44
  • 4" Skyjacker coils with Rubicon Express control arms and Bilstein 5100 series shocks
  • Teraflex knuckle with custom tie rod and drag link made from 1.5" .250 wall DOM tubing and one ton tie rod ends
  • Custom exhaust by Discount Muffler
  • AEM intake with and Edge 62mm throttle body
  • Hypertech Power Programmer
  • TnT customs tube fenders and corners painted by Supreme Autobody (what up KDOG!) and led lights front and rear
  • Kilby Ent front bumper with Warn M8000 winch and Pro Comp rear bumper
  • Pioneer Head unit
  • Cobra CB radio
  • Full weld in PSC rollcage
  • Powertank

As they are all, it's a work in progress but it's my baby!

 Now, the club talk. I've been involved with several clubs over the years through sponorship and this is by far the best one I've had the pleasure of being involved with. That's why I chose to be a Probie and am looking forward to Full Walking Dead status, if I'm so lucky. The members of the probie class and the OSZ's are a great group and I'm enjoying being a part of it. So, hope to see you on the trails or in the shop!!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 April 2009 08:18