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Old 11-15-2007 | 04:25 PM
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i just want to know HOW EVERY ONE IS AFFORDING LIFTS AND TIRES RIGHT AFTER BUYING THERE JK makes me sooooo jellllloooouuusss


Sure i could do this also but then ....

Old 11-15-2007 | 04:32 PM
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well i did spring for a decal, but as far as lifts and new wheels and tires. i will have to wait. i think im gonna do small stuff to begin with like sill guards, grab handles,stuff like that.

oh and what are peoples advice on hood locks, do they work or are they a waste of time and money?
Old 11-15-2007 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by N2rock
... after everytime you wash the Jeep ...
Crap! You're supposed to wash 'em?
Old 11-15-2007 | 07:39 PM
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My first Mods:

First few weeks:
Tinted windows, Steering Wheel Cover, Blind Spot Mirrors, Drilled Mirrors, rear tow hook (2" receiver hitch type). Painted radio Antenna black.

First 2 months:
33" Tires, 17inch Rims, Seat Covers, New Bumper with Fogs, Ulta-mount accessory mount, mirror for when doors are off

Coming This Month:
2.5" Teraflex BB, hardtop quick bolts.

Next Month: deciding what to do
Air raid CAI, rock rails, CB, Skid row Skid Plate

After that???
Diff Covers, Engine Skid Plate, Sway Bar Disconnects, Exhaust, Lockers, front and rear, aftermarket bumpers, soft top....?

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Old 11-15-2007 | 08:32 PM
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Drilled mirrors and spidertrax spacers( I knew I wasn't gonna wait too long before lifting and puttin 35's on) More credit cards equal more mods, Damn gotta get sum mo, all mine are maxed and I still need bumpers, winch, more lift, new rims, supercharger, gears, line-x,rock rails, skid plates OH MY! Hint, wait till your wife goes to sleep before you drill the mirrors, and never tell her it didn't come that way. If you get caught, tell her it was a TSB recall and they were supposed to do it at the factory. You were just saving her the hassle of bringing it to the dealer
Old 11-15-2007 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Robar
First mod should be the Rubimon Special.

Drilled the side view mirrors!
I have yet to do that and I really need to!!!

Aside from that...
Lift Baby LIFT!
Old 11-15-2007 | 10:57 PM
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My first mods were to peel off the visor stickers, the dealership sticker, and the dealership license plate holders. I hate advertising for dealerships

I also peeled off the Xs on the side and i'm waiting for my JK decals
Old 11-16-2007 | 08:53 AM
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I live in Florida and it rains 1 million times (a day) and I have never had the leaky mirror syndrome. Anyway, stickers mod first then I added mud, then I got a lift and tires at the same time.
Old 11-16-2007 | 10:29 AM
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what about hood locks , for future engine mods. are they a waste?
Old 11-16-2007 | 12:34 PM
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I keep going round and round on what to do first (as far as major mods). I keep leaning toward a 2.5" BB and new wheels and tires. However, after creating a spreadsheet and listing out all of the "little" mods that make the most sense to buy upfront, it really hits home how quickly all of those small amounts can add up.

Here's what I'm looking at so far:
>>ARB Recovery Gear
>>Front & Rear Grab Handles
>>JKS Discos
>>Husky Liners
>>Locking Gas Cap
>>K&N Air Filter
>>Sill Guards
>>Silverstars
>>Drilled Mirrors
>>CB Radio
>>Extinguisher
>>First Aid Kit

As many have mentioned, I anticipate that my stock Jeep will be able to easily handle any of the off-roading that I'll be doing for quite a while. I would love to have the lift and larger MT's right away, but I need to place function ahead of looks for the near term. These mods/accessories should supply me with just about everything I'll need until I'm ready to take on more challenging terrain.



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