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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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I am wondering what the next upgrade i should Do i got a 96 country xj
So far i got a 4.5in lift kit (Just Fixed Suspension Needed Control Arms)
New Shocks
Cargo Rack is being built


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i have stock tires and wheels (tires have 95% Tread)
Stereo doesn't work
Stock axel (might get a 8.8 out of the junk yard)
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 08:25 PM
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so stock tires, radio is busted, and oh yeah MIGHT GET AN 8.8


that's like saying you're gonna change your diet, do some sit ups, and oh yeah enter a marathon next week
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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I would defiantly get some tires to match and see what you need to fix the stereo. Axle swap should be the last thing on that list.
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
so stock tires, radio is busted, and oh yeah MIGHT GET AN 8.8


that's like saying you're gonna change your diet, do some sit ups, and oh yeah enter a marathon next week
wheeling season is a bit away though :P
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Start with some tires. I'm sure stockies on a 4.5" lift look goofy.
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
Start with some tires. I'm sure stockies on a 4.5" lift look goofy.
Oh it looks silly I might be getting some 31in km2's soon though 😃
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 11:15 PM
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I would focus on finding some 31s. Maybe you can sell your current set to make some cash back.
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Id go with a set of tires, and after that a rear locker of some sort
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