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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Okay so i own a 2007 jeep wrangler rubicon and i wanna start adding some aftermarket parts. But here is my question do i start with a K&N airfilter or a AEM air filter with a borla exhaust or should i start with black micky thompson rims with some nice 33' tires and a lift kit. I will add pictures soon i am in class while writing this so sorry if stuff is misspelled. I need some feedback
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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In my opinion...
If you wheel and need the extra height, go with the lift first, followed by the tires and wheels.
You will see a bigger benefit than a filter and exhaust will get you.

Otherwise, it doesn't matter which comes first if you plan to do it all eventually.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Ok if you want to change the appearance most deffinately add the Mickey Wheels and tires
and lift..I made the mistake and bought 33" Mickey ATZ's only to regret and sell them 8 months later to get the Mickey 35" MTZ's I'd say go right to a 35" Mud tire and add a superchip and gas mileage and gearing won't be as bad as you'd think
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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I plan on doing both eventually and 35' sounds better but a lil more money.im only 18 i hav two crappy jobs i feel lik the exhaust and air filter will be a little cheaper and be better for my current situation.but now the question is K&N or AEM air filter and what chip do you guys prefer
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikeyc53
I plan on doing both eventually and 35' sounds better but a lil more money.im only 18 i hav two crappy jobs i feel lik the exhaust and air filter will be a little cheaper and be better for my current situation.but now the question is K&N or AEM air filter and what chip do you guys prefer
Here's how you look at that- I've read about all I could possibly find on the air filters and chips, etc. you can get a good filter for less than $300.00 so expense wise there's no question between that or Mickeys. I decided to leave the chips and all that for last due to depending on who you ask- its about 50\50 on the results and opinions so I'm still doing everything else to mine (lights, armor, interior stuff). If you have enough money to do tires and wheels then I suggest going that route due to not everybody has that kind of money at any given time to do that. Other things are a few hundred here- a few hundred there. I bought my Jeep on a Wednesday and the next morning it was being lifted and Mickeys put on. I knew that was biggest expense and everything could be done here and there- it's worked perfect.
I don't fully understand the struggle between "wheels and tires vs air intake/chip" due the cost being hugely different.
Hope this helps a lil- I tried and wish you the best of luck
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:12 AM
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IMO - the SuperChips will give you the biggest bang for your buck.

I drove my JKU for nearly 2 years with the lift and tires before I finally bought my SuperChips. Man, what was I thinking?

I think Northridge has them on sale right now.......
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