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Offline eaglefreek

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Strike Eagle
« on: September 01, 2011, 08:20:10 PM »
Paul posted some pics a couple years ago and they disappeared along with alot of other info. Here are some pics of his SX4.
Here are it's specs:
Jeep 4.0l with EFI. Original 258 had 285,000 miles and still ran great.
TF727 transmission
NV242 Transfer Case with Terra 4:1 Low Range
Dana 30 front, Dana 44 rear, 3.55 gears, Detroit Tru Trac front and rear.
Warn 9k lb. winch.
Lots of other mods.















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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2011, 10:10:40 PM »
I can attest to the quality of StrikeEagle's mods, having seen it with my own eyes. His SX4 is a thing of beauty :eaglebig:
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 04:18:21 AM »
That SX4 is no joke! I was wondering where that post had gone....They dont get more bad  :censored: than that!
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2011, 09:22:44 AM »
Would it be possible to get a list of parts he has added to this Eagle? I would love to try and re-create some of this on my SX/4. I'll be starting the tear-down on mine at the end of the month.

Specifically, I'd like to know what the front and rear bumpers are from. Maybe some pics of the underside and suspension components.
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2011, 10:30:47 PM »
Quote from: rohnk on September 02, 2011, 09:22:44 AM
Would it be possible to get a list of parts he has added to this Eagle? I would love to try and re-create some of this on my SX/4. I'll be starting the tear-down on mine at the end of the month.

Specifically, I'd like to know what the front and rear bumpers are from. Maybe some pics of the underside and suspension components.
I'll have to ask him. Paul is quite clever when it comes to incorporating parts from other vehicles. His Eagle has Dodge Dynasty headlights and Mustang tail lights. His bumpers are from other vehicles also. The front axle uses coil springs and stock XJ control arms and mounts. He also has custom made skid plates.
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2011, 08:37:41 PM »
Looks pretty clean.
There is a few mods on that I would have skipped myself though.
I can't stand clear style tail lights light that, on any vehicle.
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2011, 10:54:15 PM »
Quote from: casper on September 02, 2011, 10:48:51 PM
id like more info on the tail lights. wanting to figure out something for CLEAR headlights with replaceable bulbs... that would be sweet.
I can't give you much info on the tail lights. I do know they don't fit perfect and a filler panel needs to be fabbed. Here's some info on some headlights I just installed. http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=36467.msg293246#msg293246

Quote from: Sunny on September 03, 2011, 08:37:41 PM
Looks pretty clean.
There is a few mods on that I would have skipped myself though.
I can't stand clear style tail lights light that, on any vehicle.
There are quite a few things that I wouldn't have done either, but if everyone liked what I liked it be a boring world. I also dislike clear tail lights.
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2011, 02:14:36 PM »
I have to admit this eagle was an inspiration for some of my cosmetic mods. I love it.
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2012, 01:19:56 AM »
WoW!
I really like the ride height! Would love to eventually get my sx4 to something like this!
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2012, 03:25:24 PM »
amazing eagle i like the way those ligths looks like.  :hello2:
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2012, 10:12:35 PM »
That has got to be one of the COOLEST looking SX/4s I've seen on here yet, in one of the most scenic, amazing places I would love to take my Eagle to one day! That would be sweet if he could document some of his mods on here, a few of those upgrades are things a lot of us could use as our Eagles get older (at least for those no longer "all original" vehicles).
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2012, 10:27:38 PM »
Quote from: eaglefreek on September 01, 2011, 08:20:10 PM
Paul posted some pics a couple years ago and they disappeared along with alot of other info. Here are some pics of his SX4.
Here are it's specs:
Jeep 4.0l with EFI. Original 258 had 285,000 miles and still ran great.
TF727 transmission
NV242 Transfer Case with Terra 4:1 Low Range
Dana 30 front, Dana 44 rear, 3.55 gears, Detroit Tru Trac front and rear.
Warn 9k lb. winch.
Lots of other mods.



Do you know what the lift is all the way around and suspention up front?
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2012, 07:34:07 AM »
Quote from: olymunch on January 26, 2012, 10:27:38 PM
Quote from: eaglefreek on September 01, 2011, 08:20:10 PM
Paul posted some pics a couple years ago and they disappeared along with alot of other info. Here are some pics of his SX4.
Here are it's specs:
Jeep 4.0l with EFI. Original 258 had 285,000 miles and still ran great.
TF727 transmission
NV242 Transfer Case with Terra 4:1 Low Range
Dana 30 front, Dana 44 rear, 3.55 gears, Detroit Tru Trac front and rear.
Warn 9k lb. winch.
Lots of other mods.
No, I'll have to ask him.


Do you know what the lift is all the way around and suspention up front?
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Rocky mountain high"  John Denver
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Re: Strike Eagle
« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2012, 06:06:08 PM »
Thats sexy!  You have motivated me to make my eagle (Christine) this caliber
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