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I got $500.00 bucks for spending my stock JK, now what?

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Old 10-31-2010, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JKZinger
Get a Superchips Flashpaq! More power and mileage and some neat features.

Everyone I have talked to hates their soft tops.
Hmmm, the only reason I want a soft top is cause I am sick of luggin my hard top off every weekend. Should I get a trektop for less? One of those is on craigslist too.

Not going with the super chip thingy, bank that money on savin for a supercharger. (In my dreams)
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Originally Posted by pontiacstogo
I vote for a leveling kit and wheel spacers.
Will wheel spacers make my car unsafe? Will my wheels stick out?
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Originally Posted by horrocks007
But I bet I couldn't get a top for $500 in the summer.
That's why I suggested that, A guy near me started @ $800 then dropped to $700 so $500 sounds good if it indeed is new w/ all parts included.
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Originally Posted by pontiacstogo
I vote for a leveling kit and wheel spacers.
Do I need wheel spacers with the kit if I keep the same tires? I think I would buy new wheels with better backspacing later.
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Originally Posted by horrocks007
But I bet I couldn't get a top for $500 in the summer.
That Just means you wont be able to enjoy it till than ....And you also never know

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Old 10-31-2010, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by horrocks007
Will wheel spacers make my car unsafe? Will my wheels stick out?

depends on the brand and how often you maintain them..depending on your wheel offset they will stick out, that's what wheel spacers are for
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Originally Posted by horrocks007
Do I need wheel spacers with the kit if I keep the same tires? I think I would buy new wheels with better backspacing later.
Nope - stock wheels and tires will work fine without spacers if you're just doing a leveling kit. If you plan on doing wheels/tires laters then skip the spacers.

OK - how about a leveling kit, a front light bar, and some lights .
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Originally Posted by pontiacstogo
Nope - stock wheels and tires will work fine without spacers if you're just doing a leveling kit. If you plan on doing wheels/tires laters then skip the spacers.

OK - how about a leveling kit, a front light bar, and some lights .
I was thinking about the Warn wireless lights, and the quadratech "Auxiliary Light Mount Brackets" thoughts?
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Don't know if you're planning on wheeling in water, how about a snorkle?
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Originally Posted by horrocks007
I was thinking about the Warn wireless lights, and the quadratech "Auxiliary Light Mount Brackets" thoughts?
I'm a sucker for the MBRP light bar;



Works with the stock bumper - you could add this and a couple of Hella 700FF's and only be half way through your $500 budget. That would leave enough for a leveling kit and some sway bar disconnects.

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