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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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new to the forum and you guys have given me inspiration to finally get going on my jeep or as my kids call it "JEEPASAURUS"LOL . putting on a 3" rough country lift kit this weekend, new motor should be installed by noon tomorrow. then some bushwacker fender flares. here is my wish list for the near future.
new front and rear bumpers
safari roof rack with full size spare
new exhaust system
new audio system
new seats
any recomendations for my wish list would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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welcome to the forum
front and rear locker
winch
cragers
31" tires
full skids
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by xjmuddigger
welcome to the forum
front and rear locker
winch
cragers
31" tires
full skids
Ha, you'll make him go broke with them goodies. Here's my suggestions:
HIDs
Steering stabilizer
Tow Receiver
Clear/Smoke lenses
T-case drop or SYE
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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lol yea theyll break your wallet but they are parts thatll make any good 4wd into a beast really
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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I have the tires.31x10.5x15 on some wrangler rims. are lockers bumpers?
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Matter
Ha, you'll make him go broke with them goodies. Here's my suggestions:
HIDs
Steering stabilizer
Tow Receiver
Clear/Smoke lenses
T-case drop or SYE
im a newbie dont know what HIDs are or SYE
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMMYDONE
I have the tires.31x10.5x15 on some wrangler rims. are lockers bumpers?
lockers go in the axle(inside the carrier)
they make both tires on each axle spin the same amount and improve off-road traction ALOT
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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im thinking about a swing out spare tire carrier bumper over having it on the roof
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMMYDONE
im thinking about a swing out spare tire carrier bumper over having it on the roof
swing out will be better,tire on top will hurt mpg
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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looks good!
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by xjmuddigger
swing out will be better,tire on top will hurt mpg

and make it more top heavy.....and make it annoying to get down when you need it i would guess...
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TOMMYDONE
that looks really good
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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installed the remote starter that I scored from craigslist today, since the previous owner lost the power lock keyfob, its nice to be able to unlock the doors with a button and the remote starter is nothing less than cool!!!!!LOL

also removed the fender flares since the 2 passanger ones fell off anyway. Goingto trim and roll them this week. I need to replace the front passanger fender , and both bumpers in the near future. I have so much I want to do and no cash to do it so it will be a slow build.I think Flexiflares are next followed by a new muffler then who knows.........lol
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Looks good with the 3" lift. Is it sitting a little low in the front or is it just how the Jeep is parked?
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