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Don_L

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Just wanted to say hello to everyone and introduce myself and my Jeep to the forum. I am super excited to be in a TJ specific forum!!

My family purchased my 01 TJ 60th Anniversary bone stock in 2003 as a daily driver for my mother. I was only 9 at the time but I developed an immediate love for Jeeps and the lifestyle that came along with them from the Jeep wave to topless/doorless trips to the beach. By the age of 16 I had taken part in all routine maintenance and upgrades done to the vehicle. I was lucky enough to be given access to drive the Jeep to and from school and around town and with that came more responsibility. My Jeep grew as I grew. The thought of driving it and working on it helped carry me through my 2 battles with stage 4 lymphoma. I am now 23, fresh out of a bone marrow transplant, and incredibly excited to see what more there is to come for myself and my Jeep! To a lot of people a Jeep is just a car, but to a lot of us it is a part of who we are and a reflection of ourselves. I look forward to hearing your stories and seeing your creations!

My build description is on my profile. If anyone is interested in the Banks set up, ARB bumpers/rock guards, regearing from 3.07s to 4.10s etc. feel free to ask.

These photos show a few aesthetic changes over the past few years. (Would be interested in hearing your opinions on the side marker colors).


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Nice Jeep! Like where your going with everything so far.
That front bumper has always been one of my favorites!
 
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As a fellow black Jeeper, I say the dark side markers look the best. I'm planning on getting some myself. Nice Jeep man, that thing looks beast.
 
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I love what you've done with it. You've managed to mod it, but keep it clean and classy at the same time! Not over the top like so many that I see.
 
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As a fellow black Jeeper, I say the dark side markers look the best. I'm planning on getting some myself. Nice Jeep man, that thing looks beast.

Thanks Travis! Yeah I think I'm leaning towards the black ones too. Was thinking about tinting the white ones and adding some J.W Speaker headlights. Would look something like this:

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Welcome! That's such a classy looking Jeep. I'll echo what others have said that it is nicely modded but not over the top! I'd love to see an explanation of all of your stickers. Also, way to kick cancer's butt. That's pretty inspiring.


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Welcome! That's such a classy looking Jeep. I'll echo what others have said that it is nicely modded but not over the top! I'd love to see an explanation of all of your stickers. Also, way to kick cancer's butt. That's pretty inspiring.


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Thanks LTTJ! Most of the stickers are some of my favorite places I've traveled (some in the Jeep, some by plane) but all just a story of where I've been. Sparks conversations at Jeep meets and things like that. Thank you!


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