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$500 to spend. What do i buy??

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Old 09-13-2013 | 01:31 PM
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Default $500 to spend. What do i buy??

I've got 500 bucks to spend. Maybe a hundred more if it's worth it. My jk is pretty stock. I have wheels, a cold air intake, and a viper throttle body. I also have new LED taillights and some other small mods.

I was thinking about a new front bumper but I'm not 100 percent sure.

Any help would be great guys!!
Old 09-13-2013 | 01:32 PM
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Maybe start with a leveling kit and some front quick disco's!
Old 09-13-2013 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by blue project
Maybe start with a leveling kit and some front quick disco's!
I only have 31s on... Would a lift/leveling kit look weird with such small tires?
Old 09-13-2013 | 01:38 PM
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Put it in the bank until your next wheeling trip when you have that "Ah-hah, that's what I need" moment.

Or check craigslist for a set of cheap take-off rubi tires/rims, (the market is flooded, cheap means cheap, not $1000+) and then get a cheap lift/leveling kit.
Old 09-13-2013 | 02:20 PM
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I woud say either front bumper or +1 on the rubi take offs, i just put the Rampage front stubby on my jeep and I love the way it looks.
Old 09-13-2013 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Skotler75

I only have 31s on... Would a lift/leveling kit look weird with such small tires?
I had 31's with my leveling kit. I'm sure there is a ton of pics on here with that setup.
Old 09-13-2013 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Skotler75
I only have 31s on... Would a lift/leveling kit look weird with such small tires?
a small lift would make it look better. Even with stock tires the front sags down too much for my taste. Lift the front 2" and it just looks better.
Old 09-13-2013 | 04:10 PM
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Put me down for a Aussie locker as my vote. It's the best bang for your buck. It will get you down the trail further.
Old 09-13-2013 | 05:51 PM
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Yea I went with a leveling kit, I even think I need to add a 3/4 or 1/2 spacer up front with new bumper and winch.
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Old 09-13-2013 | 11:53 PM
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Looks like you have all terrain/all season tires? if so, rubi wheels & tires for sure!



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