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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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I already have my lift on and i have big plans but dont know where to start. Whats the best first mod to get the most out of my xj? Lights? Bumpers? Cut and fold? Etc....
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Exhaust, air intake, throttle body, injectors. These all compliment each other.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Any recommendations for throttle body, air intake and where to find injectors? That would be much appreciated
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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Any recommendations for the air intake and throttle body spacer?
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Any recommendationgs for throttle body spacer?
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Sorry about that my app was acting funky
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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TB spacers are pointless, bored out TB is what you want. Spectre makes a cowl intake that's worth a look. If you're looking to wheel it I say a cowl intake to keep water out and some skid plates BUT if you don't have tow points that's first for sure.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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Recovery points should be your first mod for sure. I use one of those trailer hitch d-ring inserts which was way cheaper than a rear bumper, but a nice front bumper is a good investment (plus it looks badass)
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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After recovery, I would say a locker is your best upgrade. You'll be able to go places you never could before.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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Headlights. First he has to see what's in front of him haha.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Headlights. First he has to see what's in front of him haha.
Locker(s) lets you drive over what's in front if you lol
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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I don't know if lockers are recommended for snow and ice lmfao
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Lockers are fine for snow and ice, it's stupid people driving anything that are dangerous in winter conditions.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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There's gonna be a lot of different opinions on the best first mod, and in my opinion, a locker is definitely NOT a best first mod. Best 20th mod, maybe. Get to know your jeep and have some fun with it before taking it to that level.

My first mod to my Jeep was converting all interior lighting to LED. 20 times brighter, easy to do, and people ask about it all the time.
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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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My first "mod" recommendation is a FULL tune-up and ALL fluids and filters... Then any subpar part replacement after full inspection... Problematic oil leak areas (adapter rings, valve cover gasket)

Have a good baseline to start with...
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