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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NeilVMax
Have you noticed any improvement after having the torquetubes installed for a while? Also, love your car!
Power wise, I'm not really sure if it's the Torquetubes or the 62mm throttle body, but there is some improvement, especially so about 2500 to 4000 RPM (passing gear). I really love the sound when I get my foot way into it either to pass someone or when merging on a short onramp (another video for another time ).

Here's that video I promised, it's not great because my phone microphone kind of sucks, but I'll replace it later with one from my SLR camera that has a decent microphone.

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Old May 23, 2012 | 01:32 AM
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Nice build for sure. Me likee. I take it there is something lerking in the cargo area?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:05 AM
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Wow, this thing is awesome. Well worth the money your putting into it if your going to keep it for a long time.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepNmpg2
I'm back in the states early... far to early for most of my parts to get here so I've been biding my time with the small upgrades. Tuesday I put in Rugged Ridge seats. I am so happy with how the Jeep feels to drive now. Just the right mixture of comfort and firmness in the seats. Also, If you're tall like me (6'5"), you will like that they seem to sit about half an inch lower in the rear than the stock ones, getting your head off of the roofline.



I know I said I wanted to do brakes first, but I ended up going with tires and flares first. It won't be for too long, but I don't anticipate needing to tow any time soon so I'll have some time to get that other part taken care of. I ordered a set of 5 Kumho KL71's in the 35x12.5R15 flavor and some 15x10 wheels, should be able to get them together Monday and bolt them up. Also grabbed some Bushwacker cutouts that will be this weekends project after I get back from camping tonight.
Sorry to dig this post up but, did you happen to replace the passenger seat with the rugged ridge? I have been looking at their seats but can't figure out if you can use the same seat for driver and passenger. Let me know.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by chmitche
Sorry to dig this post up but, did you happen to replace the passenger seat with the rugged ridge? I have been looking at their seats but can't figure out if you can use the same seat for driver and passenger. Let me know.
Yes, the same seat and stock bracket adapters fit both sides and I did in fact replace both seats. I have enjoyed them thoroughly.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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A little while back I installed two of these lights (Vision X's XIL-PW140) on the rear of my roof rack and didn't update my thread. They have been really nice for backing up long driveways sans streetlights and loading/unloading a trailer at night. I really wanted them for a set of "camp lights" for late night illumination on a camp site that doesn't totally kill a battery. I will likely go to a dual battery setup soon, but for now it's ok.



Last night I got a bit vindictive with someone riding my bumper for no reason and discovered a nice effect as a "get off my A$$" light. He/she quickly backed off after I flashed them twice.

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Yes, I set them up to come on with my reverse lights, so the switch also turns them on. They're all LED so the draw from the normal location lights is pretty minimal. The lights on the rack draw less than 1 amp each, so I really don't need them on a relay, but it keeps my wiring scheme easier.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Got a link on where you got them? Do you have a pic of how well they light up an area?
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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I bought them all from www.visionxwholesale.com, Rick the owner gave me absolutely great deals so if you're in the market give him a call. You can find the nomenclature of all the parts I purchased sprinkled throughout this thread

Here's some pics I snapped with my DSLR camera tonight, way better than the usual cell phone pics.

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There is NO ambient light anywhere out where I took these shots, so anything you can see is because my Jeep is illuminating it.

Only update I have is that I finally got my 4.56 gears, ARB Lockers and Compressor ordered. I just have to get my Vanco kit installed first before I take it to the gear shop.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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140 a light!? goodness!
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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This is why I want LEDs!!!!! My little Hellas just aren't cutting it lol
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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post some more pics of those front seats!
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by IZAREBL
post some more pics of those front seats!
I'll snap a pic or two when I get home. Any particular angle that you're looking for?

Update on everything else:
Yukon 4.56 gears and ARB Airlockers were installed a week ago, and I'm just now running the airlines and installing the compressor. I will post a big update sometime this week with all of that completed and some obligatory "testing". That and I'm taking it to the beach this weekend so it'll be nice to test out my new compressor with reinflating the tires.
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepNmpg2
I'll snap a pic or two when I get home. Any particular angle that you're looking for?

Update on everything else:
Yukon 4.56 gears and ARB Airlockers were installed a week ago, and I'm just now running the airlines and installing the compressor. I will post a big update sometime this week with all of that completed and some obligatory "testing". That and I'm taking it to the beach this weekend so it'll be nice to test out my new compressor with reinflating the tires.
like all angles please sir there are NO other pictures of them mounted anywhere online.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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Love the lighting...I'm going Rigid for mine, but those VX look great as well.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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*Lights On


Do you remember what LED bulbs you bought for the stock reverse lights?
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