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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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So the wife went above and beyond this year and got me a $200 gift card to the Quad. Of all the things I WANT, there are several things I NEED. Want is way cooler and more fun than need but I would like some help deciding how to spend this.

What I need:
Sway bar links (prefer quick discos). I'm looking at some Rancho's.
Steering stabilizer. Looking at the Skyjacker heavy duty SS.
Hi-Lift. I have a 4" lift so I'm thinking about the 48".

What I want:
Grab handles for the rear.
Floor mats
Aux lighting
About a 1,000 other things.


Let me know your thoughts and opinions on some of this stuff, especially if you have any of the NEED stuff. Happy Father's day dads!
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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To save money just buy para cord and make your own grab handles there are tons of how to videos and are actually easy and cheap to do.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by White Ghost
To save money just buy para cord and make your own grab handles there are tons of how to videos and are actually easy and cheap to do.
Not a bad idea, might have to do that.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Rtittsworth
So the wife went above and beyond this year and got me a $200 gift card to the Quad. Of all the things I WANT, there are several things I NEED. Want is way cooler and more fun than need but I would like some help deciding how to spend this.

What I need:
Sway bar links (prefer quick discos). I'm looking at some Rancho's.
Steering stabilizer. Looking at the Skyjacker heavy duty SS.
Hi-Lift. I have a 4" lift so I'm thinking about the 48".

What I want:
Grab handles for the rear.
Floor mats
Aux lighting
About a 1,000 other things.


Let me know your thoughts and opinions on some of this stuff, especially if you have any of the NEED stuff. Happy Father's day dads!
Hi-Lift
Floor mats

That's what I'd get. Quadratec floor liners are great (I've got a set) and I think they're right around $79. They really keep the carpets in the Jeep from getting destroyed. The Hi-Lift is a recovery/safety item and should be right around $79 too. That should have you out the door with any tax and shipping for about $200.

Grab handles - paracord is a good idea, unless you want to get something more sturdy like a grab-bar.

That's my $0.02
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jk_sea
Hi-Lift
Floor mats

That's what I'd get. Quadratec floor liners are great (I've got a set) and I think they're right around $79. They really keep the carpets in the Jeep from getting destroyed. The Hi-Lift is a recovery/safety item and should be right around $79 too. That should have you out the door with any tax and shipping for about $200.

Grab handles - paracord is a good idea, unless you want to get something more sturdy like a grab-bar.

That's my $0.02
I appreciate your input!
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jk_sea

Hi-Lift
Floor mats

That's what I'd get. Quadratec floor liners are great (I've got a set) and I think they're right around $79. They really keep the carpets in the Jeep from getting destroyed. The Hi-Lift is a recovery/safety item and should be right around $79 too. That should have you out the door with any tax and shipping for about $200.


That's my $0.02
Agree
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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A good set of Quick disconnects should be on everybody's need list unless you have a Rubi.

Also have you thought about Staun Deflators? They make airing down way easier and do the job for you.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 4W-Jive
Agree
I agree with 4W-Jive, That would give you one item from each of your want & need columns.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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I appreciate all the input here. So far I have a hi lift (with neoprene boot and isolator), front mats, rear grabs and am just shy of the $200 mark. Found a pair of Rugged Ridge quick discos on Extreme Terrain for about $70 out the door. It may be a few days before I pull the trigger on the orders so feel free to continue your opinions.
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Yamaha90
A good set of Quick disconnects should be on everybody's need list unless you have a Rubi.

Also have you thought about Staun Deflators? They make airing down way easier and do the job for you.
I have yet to purchase a pair myself; they are high on my "just need to order NOW" list.

But, the Swaybar can also be disconnected moved out of the way fairly simply if you just need it gone.
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