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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by afdude87
Cool man. Yeah I need 6th gear back and some gas mileage lol
Same here hence the reason for the regear.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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I have some rubi coils from r3cluse I need to throw on.
Need to change the tranny fluid and install the drain plug.
I have an ARB locker but having trouble finding that non-rubi JK 44 to swap with my current 35
Finish installing the daystar lower panel.
Installing mud this weekend then....
Wash and wax everything.
mount and wire another set of 170's on the front.
I think I can fit all this into the weekend?
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Haha, I still haven't put on my 170's. I finished the differential work by 5pm and called it a day after slamming the rear track bar down on my thumb. I crushed it good between that and the axle.

Maybe this weekend I can finally install the lights. I got a new head unit after the stock one treating my CDs like coasters.

I took my spare off the back after a nasty jolt. My tailgate is starting to warp at the hinges. Probably looking at an Or Fab sooner than I expected. Feels naked without the spare on the back.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by r3cluse
Haha, I still haven't put on my 170's. I finished the differential work by 5pm and called it a day after slamming the rear track bar down on my thumb. I crushed it good between that and the axle.

Maybe this weekend I can finally install the lights. I got a new head unit after the stock one treating my CDs like coasters.

I took my spare off the back after a nasty jolt. My tailgate is starting to warp at the hinges. Probably looking at an Or Fab sooner than I expected. Feels naked without the spare on the back.
Just installed the rear rancho and teraflex quick disconnect mud flaps. I am extremely happy with this setup.
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jksteve89
Well yesterday I ordered my rancho rear bumper/tire carrier, Teraflex mudflaps (because i got a fix it ticket) and an AFE hi tuck cat back. Thanks to Zach at 4wd.com for keeping the shipping prices down. Oh and I am dropping mt jeep off on the 3rd of October to get my 4.88's and detroit installed
Steve, how do you like the new muffler?
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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Well I have a bunch of upcoming installs to be done over my Thanksgiving break. Ill be putting on my A.C.E. Rock Rails, Spidertrax spacers, getting rims powdercoated, mounting 37's on old stock rims and bedlining those rims, Gussets and sleeves on the axles, 5.13 gears (hopefully), If smittybilt released their new MOD bumper ill have that too, aTe Exhaust, and lastly vision x tantum rock lights.

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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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I have plans this weekend to finally wire my windhield and bumper lights. Just received the BD-Power Pod that should help simplify the wiring as wiring makes me nervious. Also will install black mesh grill inserts, locking hood latches and complete installation of the MPAC Tailgate Storage. Dealer is installing EVTS (Electronic Vehicle Tracking System) and completing first oil change tomorrow morning.

EVTS might be a waste of money but I got a great deal on it as part of my 2012 negotiations. I will get more details on how this works, but I believe with the silver plan, it will send me notifications if the Jeep moves based on certain perameters that I can set. Plus it's Chrysler's version of LOJACK.

My Tuffy Security Deck is on back order so it will be a couple of weeks before that arrives.
If the light wiring goes well, I may install a Proximity Sensor later.

That's it for now. I'm sure more will come later. The installs never end.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by r3cluse
Steve, how do you like the new muffler?
I really like the afe kit. It was east to install and sounds great. I think it also added a little low end torque too. Almost four years of the original exhaust being on the rig though made for a pain in the butt to remove. I used like half a can of wd 40.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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I took my spare off the back after a nasty jolt. My tailgate is starting to warp at the hinges. Probably looking at an Or Fab sooner than I expected. Feels naked without the spare on the back.[/QUOTE]

Since my awesome wife got me an ARB air compressor for my B-day I think I'm going to leave the spare at home unless wheeling. We also have AAA for extra insurance.
There's a guy in ANC who's selling a bunch of Jeep parts, front and rear Body Armor bumpers with tire carrier. He sold his 12k Warn powerplant for $800! I'd take his bumpers but I already have the front...so. Also saw a wilderness rack...but for a JKU- $300 bones
You get those lights on yet? The darkness is here!
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dogsonparade
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Since my awesome wife got me an ARB air compressor for my B-day I think I'm going to leave the spare at home unless wheeling. We also have AAA for extra insurance.
There's a guy in ANC who's selling a bunch of Jeep parts, front and rear Body Armor bumpers with tire carrier. He sold his 12k Warn powerplant for $800! I'd take his bumpers but I already have the front...so. Also saw a wilderness rack...but for a JKU- $300 bones
You get those lights on yet? The darkness is here!
Nice, hell of a deal on the Warn. I got the lights on yesterday while I was waiting for someone to pick up the rear bumper. Took me five hours to run the wire, solder connections, heat shrink, zip-tie, and loom everything. I get all the way to the cab and I missed the end with the crimpers and cut the wire inside the connector instead of crimping it. I have a ton at home so it's an easy fix. They stick out a little far but I like it and I can tell where my bumper ends now.

Ever since one of my tires from my last set exploded I'm uneasy driving with out a spare around town. I'd rather take the 20 minutes swapping tires than wait 30 minutes for some high school graduate with a degree in crowbars.

Steve, I'm considering the Dynomax Rock Crawler muffler. I've heard great things about it. Is there any drone on the highway with the AFE? My exhaust has been on for nearly five years, looking forward to that. Luckily, I'm pretty good with a sawsall.
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