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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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We all have them. What's are some regrets you guys got about your jeep? My biggest regret would be not leaving stock. It drove like a charm in the high way. Now I can't even hit 45mph until the death wobble comes in. Not to mention all the money I spend on crappy lift parts (first time newbee). I'm in the border line of wether to sell the jeep and buy a normal beater or continue with the build. I miss driving in the high way =( What are YOUR regrets?
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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Not getting one sooner.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 02:36 PM
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Buying and replacing a RC lift, not re-gearing, Wasting all the money knowing it will all be replaced with much pricier ****
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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Finding this forum.

Then learning about all the awesomeness that is an XJ and not having the funds to do much with it.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PNWjeeper
Finding this forum. Then learning about all the awesomeness that is an XJ and not having the funds to do much with it.
Haha that's how I feel all the time
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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I regret spending the time and money on a JCR one ton steering kit only to have it cause severe bump steer and death wobble. I went back to the stock setup with a drop pitman arm and my ZJ drives like a dream. I also regret having a sunroof. It doesn't leak, but it doesn't open either.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PurpleToxin505
Buying and replacing a RC lift, not re-gearing, Wasting all the money knowing it will all be replaced with much pricier ****
I thought you had a boner for RC? At least based on your past posts...


Oh well, I guess we all see the light eventually.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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Not going long arms the first time...... 4 years later still wheelin on short arms.......... Do It Right the First Time!
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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Also, shouldn't the thread title be regerts? LMAO
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Also, shouldn't the thread title be regerts? LMAO
As in regurgitate? AKA puking, vomiting, hurling, tossing your cookies, worshiping the porcelain throne?
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 08:04 PM
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Not buying one in nicer condition. Mine was in such bad shape mechanically when I bought it it has just been a headache... I've spent enough money just fixing it, that if I had spent the $ on buying a nicer one to begin with I could have done more mods/upgrades vs just fixing it.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by aroundincircles
Not buying one in nicer condition. Mine was in such bad shape mechanically when I bought it it has just been a headache... I've spent enough money just fixing it, that if I had spent the $ on buying a nicer one to begin with I could have done more mods/upgrades vs just fixing it.
You learned that spending more for a nicer rig and buying a beater to fix up costs about the same in the long run.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
You learned that spending more for a nicer rig and buying a beater to fix up costs about the same in the long run.
Probably more... I refuse to total it up, but I think, NOT including the purchase of the vehicle, and the FREE lift kit, I have over $6k invested into it, and outside of a set of LED lights that cost me
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
I thought you had a boner for RC? At least based on your past posts...


Oh well, I guess we all see the light eventually.
lol no I said they're not bad for the price and they're customer service is great. I went the cheapest route possible the first time. would redone anyone else's similar kit
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Selling the XJ Laredo I bought new in 1990. It was a fully loaded 4 dr. I wanted a 2 dr. at the time but with kids on the way a 4 dr. was the way to go. I now have 1995 2 dr.
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