Any regrets on parts??
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Southlake, TX
One temporary regret - AirRaid CAI.
Put in on and noticed some vibrations. Did seem like some seat of the pants improvement. Took it off and realized it did really did appear to improve power.
Reinstalled it, but this time I put in rubber isolators on all fastening points. Vibrations dissappeared.
Been on for about 2500 miles. So far so good.
One bigger regret - Gibson dual exit exhaust. Terrible sounding, Loud (but not good loud),(at times). Fit was OK, finish was OK. I went with the cheaper aluminized. Took it off within 24 hrs. Sitting in the corner of the garage for several months.
I may not abandon it totally, as I think an additional resonator may help the sound. Thinking about putting in a magnaflow upstream (just where it starts the single run). a 14x4 will fit no problem. (4 door)
RB
Put in on and noticed some vibrations. Did seem like some seat of the pants improvement. Took it off and realized it did really did appear to improve power.
Reinstalled it, but this time I put in rubber isolators on all fastening points. Vibrations dissappeared.
Been on for about 2500 miles. So far so good.
One bigger regret - Gibson dual exit exhaust. Terrible sounding, Loud (but not good loud),(at times). Fit was OK, finish was OK. I went with the cheaper aluminized. Took it off within 24 hrs. Sitting in the corner of the garage for several months.
I may not abandon it totally, as I think an additional resonator may help the sound. Thinking about putting in a magnaflow upstream (just where it starts the single run). a 14x4 will fit no problem. (4 door)
RB
Last edited by RubiRedRider; Sep 13, 2008 at 02:13 PM.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Knightdale NC
lots of good and bad , but its nice to know the trouble that has been found with products out there before you buy(unfortunatly at the expense of others) but just want to say thanx to everyone who posted to help out and warn the rest of us thanx guys
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hanging free
Outlaw Mirrors
Wish i had just researched more and bought relocation brackets.. Not that they don't work well and serve their purpose, but more than once i have taken the doors off left the house only to realize i forgot my mirrors and had to go back
bonehead
bonehead
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 249
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From: Bay Area
Mirror relocation brackets.
I've had the rugged ridge relocation brackets on for some time, and finally took them off last weekend. Passenger side was worthless. Went camping with the travel trailer last weekend, and had to move the mirrors back to be able to see anything.
Now, i'm looking for better replacement mirrors.
Now, i'm looking for better replacement mirrors.
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2008
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From: Madison, AL
Of all my upgrades I gotta got with the AIRAID stuff. I mean, I may of picked up 5HP or something but it's hardly worth the 200 bucks. I was never really impressed with any gains from it, if any. I was eager to upgrade something, so, I did. Now, I'm about to put the stock back on since I want a snorkel....so it was in, the end, a waste of money.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,866
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
I've had the rugged ridge relocation brackets on for some time, and finally took them off last weekend. Passenger side was worthless. Went camping with the travel trailer last weekend, and had to move the mirrors back to be able to see anything.
Now, i'm looking for better replacement mirrors.
Now, i'm looking for better replacement mirrors.
They give a perfect view on both driver and passenger sides, just need to make the simple 'fix' - see my post#26 on this thread https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ior#post594043Most brackets do not interferre when the doors and mirrors are on (in stock position). I leave the Warrior brackets on year-round, the doors open without hitting them.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2008
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From: Brownsboro TX
And I also like my o/r bumpers although the front looks goofy right now until I fill it with a winch. But I will agree that those plastic crush cans are stupid. They look like metal, but aren't. It wouldn't bother me so much if you could buy them separately, but so far I hear you can't. So if one ever gets crushed, I will have to try to fab some metal ones up.
And sorry, I have no idea how old this thread is or how long ago you posted this.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 132
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From: Texas
Wife Mod, Wife Mod always gets in the way of other mods. Wife Mod also seems to break often. Wife Mod is not easy to fix because Wife Mod did not come with a manual. Hard to find parts for and impossible to replace without losing power.
Girlfriend Mod is OK, if it breaks just replace it.
Girlfriend Mod is OK, if it breaks just replace it.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 147
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From: San Antonio, Texas
HAH!!!!!!!!!!
Wife Mod, Wife Mod always gets in the way of other mods. Wife Mod also seems to break often. Wife Mod is not easy to fix because Wife Mod did not come with a manual. Hard to find parts for and impossible to replace without losing power.
Girlfriend Mod is OK, if it breaks just replace it.
Girlfriend Mod is OK, if it breaks just replace it.