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finally started my modding process! man is it expensive...

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Default finally started my modding process! man is it expensive...

i have been researching all kinds of lifts, tires, rims, ect.... and finally pulled the trigger with the lift and tire/rim combo... i must say i am very satisfied. 3'' fulltraction premium plus lift.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/atta...hmentid=127735

am currently looking for a new bumper/tire carrier for my full size spare. any suggestions? was thinking about LOD, or pure jeep... This is turning out to be a pricey adventure!!! oooooo well... as i heard another member say JEEP = Just Empty Every Pocket haha

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
Every addiction comes with a price tag $$$$$
Craig you're a Buzz kill!

Advice to OP:
Pace yourself and hold on tight cuz the ride is like a roller coaster with highs (getting that new mod in or tackling that new obstacle) and the lows really low (like getting a case of DW or realizing J.E.E.P. has hit you).
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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haha hopefully the roller coaster stays clear of DW... heard that was some bad s@#t
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Welcome to the club
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Yep it's like crack and crispy cream donuts rolled into one; very addicting

We have addicts meaning every Wednesday here in so cal, I just got my 6 months badge yesterday
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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i am one of the only people in my area with a moded jeep. i would be the only member :( well besides this one hott chick with a 4-door + 2.5" BB haha but she's married off my luck
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Hey, I'm a newbie from greenville, also (different state).
I bought me a Harley about 3 years ago, and been adding "mods" ever since. I thought that was expensive until I got this thing.
I love it, though.
Good luck, man, and thanks to everyone out in this forum for sharing all this great information. I got my wheels, tires and leveling kit with the help of my new friends. We're gonna cool off for a while now until we attack the bumpers.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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You can save tons of money finding used parts and doing it yourself.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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You'll also learn that mods don't just lead to driving issues but also lead to other necessary mods. Going with e 3"+ lift? Ok...time to upgrade your driveshaft.. Putting 35's on...OK...better strenghten that front axle...etc... it never ends!
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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this is what I said in a similar topic...



Originally Posted by Enclocal
I was kinda wondering the same thing ? Hemi swaps, SC's, Long Arm with coilovers and bypasses, D60's, on and on ... Who has the disposable cash to pay for all of these mods muchless pay for everyday living expenses ?


I was just adding up my recent receipts for mods in the last few months, let's just say that I could almost buy a stock 2dr X CASH for that amount
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