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Old 07-31-2018, 09:00 AM
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Default Renix vs ChryCo front clip debate.

Ok guys, I'm going to allow a little fun debate here as long as we can remain civil towards eachother.

Now, I get hounded constantly about "Why haven't I put a ChryCo front end on my MJ yet?" Me, I know it's not a ChryCo vehicle but an AMC and Secondly, I think the Renix front end just looks more aggressive than the ChryCo.

So, which front clip do you like more?
Why do you like it?
Why did you swap?
Pros and Cons of either?

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I personally like the nostalgic Renix look and prefer it over the ChryCo front end swaps. I think it takes away from the MJ look personally.
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never heard it called a Renix front clip before.
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
never heard it called a Renix front clip before.
Well Renix Era/Early model..
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

. . . fun debate . . . remain civil towards each other.
I sense a conflict of interest here.

As a 2nd gen owner, I am willing to admit the older style front end looks way cooler. Gives much more of a "retro cool old car" look whereas the newer style is more of a "mom said you can't go unless you take me with you."

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I personally like the older style grille.
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Originally Posted by XJlimitedx99
The newer style is more of a "mom said you can't go unless you take me with you."
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i changed mine years ago, when everyone was talking about it, but no one was doing it. i like it.
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Eh, my opinion: Newer Style on XJ's, older Style on MJ's.
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I prefer the new front but the older tailgate - except it's fibreglass. To me the older tailgate looks like it was designed to match the rest of the Jeep but the 97+ one looks like they just made it fit and went home.
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