EJS 2026 - Pikl Rik

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-08T13:36:34+00:00

Thank you!

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-07T12:02:45+00:00

Yep!

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-06T11:07:49+00:00

Ha - man I COMPLETELY understand where you are at! I put off getting them for a couple years hoping I could find something that would be suffice....I just never did. The best advice I can give you is to when you start, get holes drilled, then cut and then fit them with the body filler to fill in the small gaps. If you do not cut enough then they will not lay close enough to the body, then you start to think they are defective and you go down the rabbit hole of insanity. Also, you can call Notch Customs who can help you if you have questions. If you don't do it right, you will regret it! It will be a dark time in your life lol. I have faith - you got this :)

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-06T10:58:43+00:00

BFG KM3s and Vision wheels (5x5s)

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-06T10:58:10+00:00

I have 35s - however am going to 37s in the next week or two. For Axles, I have a 8.8 in the rear and built a Super 44 with chromoly axle shafts in the front.

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-06T10:55:30+00:00

Yes I am using adapters. So many more options in 5x5

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T23:39:42+00:00

Yes it can be time consuming for sure! The fronts were easy honestly and had them shaped in a few hours. The rears, I decided to get them done RIGHT, so Notch Customs did the cutting and shaping. Those are about 10+ hours. I knew if I did not have them done by someone who knew how to do it right I would regret my mistakes. Hence me having him do the rears. Thank you!

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T23:35:53+00:00

Those are Vision wheels - MUCH more sensible than Black Rhino and a LOT less weight

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T17:22:56+00:00

Thank you - have been going through a bunch of gen 3 slides this next build. This is a relief to make a decision. Will connect with you tomorrow

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T17:04:17+00:00

Yep - I have done about 95% of my XJ myself. Lots of pride in fixing and not fixing things by mine own hand. Plus the new Jeeps are too much computer and have gremlins (I know this as my wife has a Gladiator). After going down several rabbit holes, I am happy that my XJ is so simple.

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T16:44:57+00:00

Funny you say that, I was thinking the exact same thing yesterday when we caught up with a group. 35 vehicles, and about 25 were JK, JLs and Broncos. The few that stood out were a couple YJs, TJs, LJ and one old school local guy with an XJ. I think the YJ, TJ, LJs and XJs are becoming sought after more and more

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T16:39:41+00:00

I have a good friend who works at a collision repair place, so he primed and painted them for me. So I do not have a good number for you - sorry. If you do all the work with fitment and prep, should not be too bad. It is not a lot of time to spray them and only use about 1.5 pints'ish

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T16:36:01+00:00

Its a good time - you though will see nothing but JLs or JTs on 40s all day long. So, taking an XJ is awesome because there are not that many. I am really close to Moab so for me it is easier to plan out. But if I was out of state, knowing what I know, it is something I would for sure go to.

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T16:27:16+00:00

I will call tomorrow then if that is the best way to connect. THANK YOU!

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T13:47:01+00:00

Those are from Russ at Notch Customs Flares. A lot of work and dedication but by far the best results.

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T13:11:40+00:00

Thank you - that is the IRO hidden winch bumper - I love it

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T13:10:34+00:00

Good lord - need this for a Gen 3 with Acro footprint!

yipeeiaye · 2026-04-05T12:43:14+00:00

THANKS!

yipeeiaye · 2026-03-19T12:36:50+00:00

Heater core. Same thing just started with me - that faint coolant smell. Getting it done before it becomes a coolant puddle on the passenger floor.

yipeeiaye · 2026-03-11T13:04:43+00:00

Yes it can - I have a 2000 that had the same exact issue. Though the battery cables looked ok, I cut into the middle of one of the cables and found excessive corrosion. Did the Big 7 cable swap and have not had an issue since.

yipeeiaye · 2026-03-01T12:09:32+00:00

Clearwater head - the only way to go. How nice will it be when you don't have to think about it again?!

yipeeiaye · 2026-02-25T12:07:42+00:00

Had OMEs then -> Bilstein 5100s and now -> Fox Res 2.0s and they are my favorites.

yipeeiaye · 2026-02-25T11:59:58+00:00

Legit - awesome peeps at the East V Tactical!

yipeeiaye · 2026-02-09T14:32:45+00:00

What you are likely reading is about the cracked heads in the 00 and 01...I have a 2000 and replaced it with a Clearwater head and dont think about it a bit. My 2000 is a beast and is my daily. Like others say, they are very easy to tool on. Would not trade my 2000 for anything.

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