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Old May 19, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by snags922

When I step on the throttle, it takes a second for it to react. I have slightly larger tires - 295/70R17 - they are 33.6" instead of the stock 32". I did use my ProCal to recalibrate the speedo. I know it's no race car but when pulling into traffic, I don't want any hesitation.
I have the same intake on my 2011 and never noticed anything like that? Of course I also have a better exhaust too and together I have a better sound but a slightly better fuel economy as well but mostly it was a cosmetic/sound thing because very little seems to help the performance of the 3.8
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Old May 19, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by snags922

When I step on the throttle, it takes a second for it to react. I have slightly larger tires - 295/70R17 - they are 33.6" instead of the stock 32". I did use my ProCal to recalibrate the speedo. I know it's no race car but when pulling into traffic, I don't want any hesitation.
Try a throttle body spacer. It helped with my throttle response tremendously. I also have headers and aftermarket exhaust now. But the first mod was the spacer and it helped.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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the Westy 4 wheel parts shop put some spidertrax 1.5" spacers and 295/75 16 BFG AT's on stock rims
I already had the skyjacker 2" budget spacer kit on it.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Murder¹
I think its more the engine in the jeeps thats giving the lag I've seen alot of people talk about it
I was wondering if the chip just needed to be tuned. Cause the 2012 Pentastar didn't have that lag at first.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Today I rotated my tires, changed the oil (went with 10-30 Royal Purple and a K&N filter), and cleaned the throttle body. Didn't get around to the PCV valve. Maybe tomorrow.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Started the install/wiring process for my dual compressor Viair system.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by roecker
Awesome idea! I have the same bike rack and love it but was worried about the extra weight especially with the bigger spare tire I have. Where did you get the plate you adapted to the jack?
I made it from a piece of 12 gauge steel.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by HELLBENDER-JK
Plasti dipped my hinges today!
Very nice! My hinges have taken a rock beating. Might do this myself. Any tips on masking or other?
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Old May 19, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Lecia12
I Raptor Lined the tub, color matched Stone White. Should have come from the factory that way. Love it!
Some asked for pics, so here ya go... I wrapped the wiring in white electrical tape to help hide them. Also I ziptied them up under the ledge around the rear doors. I'm really happy with it.


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Old May 19, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Oil change , diff change, and rear brakes only took pics of the diff change easy following the write up
Just sludge no metal
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