Jeep Modification on Brand New Jeep?
11-13-2011 | 07:11 AM
#21
JK Super Freak
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From: Bradenton, FL
Originally Posted by ssach
Probably not the wisest move, but I decided to do the modification from day 1. I figure I will do it in three stages:
Stage 1
Lift and Tires (AEV 3.5" w/ 35 KM2s and 17" Rims (still not sure which one to choose) and Rock Rails (ACE)
Stage 2
Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier (Expedition one or AEV)
Stage 3
Front Bumper (Expedition one or AEV), Driving lights (IPF?), Winch (Warn 9.5ti)
Down the road AEV heat reduction hood and .... I don't see this list ending #$*!
How about some wheel ideas?
Stage 1
Lift and Tires (AEV 3.5" w/ 35 KM2s and 17" Rims (still not sure which one to choose) and Rock Rails (ACE)
Stage 2
Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier (Expedition one or AEV)
Stage 3
Front Bumper (Expedition one or AEV), Driving lights (IPF?), Winch (Warn 9.5ti)
Down the road AEV heat reduction hood and .... I don't see this list ending #$*!
How about some wheel ideas?
11-13-2011 | 07:41 AM
#22
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Weehawken, NJ
The AEV black Pintler is on top of the list. My only concern is the cracks some have had to deal with, however with the lifetime warranty I have some comfort. I don't need beadlock wheels so I am still doing some research to see what else is out there.
11-13-2011 | 07:58 AM
#23
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From: Bradenton, FL
Originally Posted by ssach
The AEV black Pintler is on top of the list. My only concern is the cracks some have had to deal with, however with the lifetime warranty I have some comfort. I don't need beadlock wheels so I am still doing some research to see what else is out there.
11-13-2011 | 11:21 AM
#24
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From: Hendersonville, Tennessee
Originally Posted by ssach
The AEV black Pintler is on top of the list. My only concern is the cracks some have had to deal with, however with the lifetime warranty I have some comfort. I don't need beadlock wheels so I am still doing some research to see what else is out there.
11-13-2011 | 03:20 PM
#25
JK Enthusiast
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From: Montgomery,AL
Probably not the wisest move, but I decided to do the modification from day 1. I figure I will do it in three stages:
Stage 1
Lift and Tires (AEV 3.5" w/ 35 KM2s and 17" Rims (still not sure which one to choose) and Rock Rails (ACE)
Stage 2
Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier (Expedition one or AEV)
Stage 3
Front Bumper (Expedition one or AEV), Driving lights (IPF?), Winch (Warn 9.5ti)
Down the road AEV heat reduction hood and .... I don't see this list ending #$*!
How about some wheel ideas?
Stage 1
Lift and Tires (AEV 3.5" w/ 35 KM2s and 17" Rims (still not sure which one to choose) and Rock Rails (ACE)
Stage 2
Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier (Expedition one or AEV)
Stage 3
Front Bumper (Expedition one or AEV), Driving lights (IPF?), Winch (Warn 9.5ti)
Down the road AEV heat reduction hood and .... I don't see this list ending #$*!
How about some wheel ideas?
11-14-2011 | 08:03 AM
#26
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 4,406
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From: Gray, GA
no rear winch, just went overboard and bought two winches. Could not find the one I wanted, so I bought my second choice. Then wouldn't you know it, one popped up on here. Sold my second choice.
As for the black pintlers, what is the facsination with black wheels? I know that balck is the numebr one wheel color on this forum, but I just can not see how anyone likes black over the argent. They are sweet on every color, except silver (personal experience). The Argent Pintler is the best looking wheel I have ever seen, so I bought them last year, IMHO. I would not worry about the cracking. There is a thread on here about that, but it is very old. I have not heard anything about that recently.
As for the black pintlers, what is the facsination with black wheels? I know that balck is the numebr one wheel color on this forum, but I just can not see how anyone likes black over the argent. They are sweet on every color, except silver (personal experience). The Argent Pintler is the best looking wheel I have ever seen, so I bought them last year, IMHO. I would not worry about the cracking. There is a thread on here about that, but it is very old. I have not heard anything about that recently.
11-14-2011 | 09:44 AM
#27
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From: San Antonio, TX
It is your Jeep, mod it when you want too. If the dealer balks at any warranty issues, find another dealer. The engine and transmission have been in other vehicles. The engine has been in the GC for about 2 years and the auto has been around for quite a few years. The interior and other changes have been around since the 2011 model and the basic JK has been around since 2007. I would think the only issues would be the new changes to the frame and brackets that hold the new drivetrain in the JK. There will be some anomolies like any other model year, but I think you are safe to do what you want when you get your Jeep IMO. My 2012 JKU Rubicon is almost 3 months old with about 3k miles on it. I have modded the crap out of it and so far so good. I'm still putting stuff on it.
11-14-2011 | 09:48 AM
#28
JK Enthusiast
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From: San Antonio, TX
no rear winch, just went overboard and bought two winches. Could not find the one I wanted, so I bought my second choice. Then wouldn't you know it, one popped up on here. Sold my second choice.
As for the black pintlers, what is the facsination with black wheels? I know that balck is the numebr one wheel color on this forum, but I just can not see how anyone likes black over the argent. They are sweet on every color, except silver (personal experience). The Argent Pintler is the best looking wheel I have ever seen, so I bought them last year, IMHO. I would not worry about the cracking. There is a thread on here about that, but it is very old. I have not heard anything about that recently.
As for the black pintlers, what is the facsination with black wheels? I know that balck is the numebr one wheel color on this forum, but I just can not see how anyone likes black over the argent. They are sweet on every color, except silver (personal experience). The Argent Pintler is the best looking wheel I have ever seen, so I bought them last year, IMHO. I would not worry about the cracking. There is a thread on here about that, but it is very old. I have not heard anything about that recently.
