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Stimulus Check on Jeep Toys?

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Old 04-30-2008, 02:18 PM
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Default Stimulus Check on Jeep Toys?

So opinion question for yuns. With the stimulus check coming any day now and with no outstanding debts I'm ready to spend!

Should I buy either:
A) Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier, to alleviate my factory hinges from lugging around that 35" spare not to mention the extra armor.

B) Buy 4.88 gears, to get some power and possibly some marginal gas milage back. (A paycheck or two from now would be for installation cost)

I know they arent exactly equal in price but those are my next two planned mods.


For those not paying off credit cards, etc. what are you spending your government band-aid money on?
Old 04-30-2008, 02:19 PM
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I'd go with gears, but instead go with 5:13s.
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Gears
Its the lift for me.
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Originally Posted by Goose
I'd go with gears, but instead go with 5:13s.
x2 gears are nice thing to have
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Send half to me....as I get no check from Uncle Sam!
Old 05-01-2008, 05:21 AM
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I've got the manual. If I had an auto I'd do the 5.13s without flinching.

So you guys really think the rear bumper/tire carrier isnt as important?
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I'm going to buy lots of cheap Chinese crap from Wal-Mart. . . . . that will stimulate China's economy!

But seriously, II'll probably just save it. Might be nice to have that little bit extra when gas is $5/gallon. . .
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I'm only getting 1800 so I will probably get a 1/2 tank of gas.
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Getting 17x8 steel wheels with mine
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With gears maybe you will get a little of your fuel economy back. Then you can say, Not only did you do your part to stimulate the economy, but you also used your refund to help the environment.


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