Back from Iraq
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PolloLoco
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- Stroker Displacement: 4.7L
- Vehicle Year: 1997
- Vehicle Make: Jeep
- Vehicle Model: TJ
- Location: DeRidder, LA
Back from Iraq
I've been back in the States for 32 days after spending 506 days deployed. I haven't been on Jeepforum.com or JeepStrokers.com very much, but I finally cleared out the garage in my new house and today pulled the TJ into it. I set up the chock blocks and tomorrow I'll be pulling the transfer case and transmission. Then I'll be cleaning up and disconnecting the engine bay. It's been difficult finding time since I bought my brand new (zero on the odometer) 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C90. I PCS next June so that is my ultimate deadline to have this project 100% complete; and it's more than just stroking, there's also a lift and two axle swaps involved. There's more to a stroker than just the motor...
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4.7L Stroker, 4.88 Ford 8.8 w/Auburn ECTED, HP30 w/ARB, AX-15, NP231 w/RR SYE, 33x10.50 BFG A/T, 4" Skyjacker, 1" body lift, 1" MORE motor mounts, Kilby fuel tank skid, UCF ultra-high clearance 1/4" skid, HMMWV-style snorkel, 63mm TB
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dwg86
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- Vehicle Year: 2003
- Vehicle Make: Jeep
- Vehicle Model: Wrangler
Re: Back from Iraq
Welcome home! 
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PolloLoco
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- Stroker Displacement: 4.7L
- Vehicle Year: 1997
- Vehicle Make: Jeep
- Vehicle Model: TJ
- Location: DeRidder, LA
Re: Back from Iraq
Holy crap, I never realized how easy it was to pull an engine! This whole stroker project is a learning experience. I pulled the motor today and the most problematic thing that I've run into so far is rusted bolts. This Jeep has been owned in Chicago and Michigan so rust is throughout the whole thing. I'm going to be working on this thing everyday after work and all weekend whenever my wife is not bitching at me or the weather is nice enough to ride! 
4.7L Stroker, 4.88 Ford 8.8 w/Auburn ECTED, HP30 w/ARB, AX-15, NP231 w/RR SYE, 33x10.50 BFG A/T, 4" Skyjacker, 1" body lift, 1" MORE motor mounts, Kilby fuel tank skid, UCF ultra-high clearance 1/4" skid, HMMWV-style snorkel, 63mm TB
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gradon
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- Location: DC
Re: Back from Iraq
It is one of those things you just have to jump into and be determined to get it done.
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