1st time wrangler owner - build thread
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From: rosamond, ca
Originally Posted by foxbody
One thing I'd recommend is staying away from the Smittybuilt sliders. They fit very poorly, are poor quality, and weak. It's worth the extra money to buy a better product and support an American company. I really wish people would stop supporting the companies that produce cheap Chinese crap.
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Originally Posted by Makeitwork
Welcome I should say fellow Texan. I am also a 1st time wrangler owner. I can tell though, that since you have a clear mindset on what to modify first that you indeed have been lurking a while ha. I'm trying to do my own piece by piece, but I get entangled in so many things that I want to do, that I feel I am just going off impulse. I don't mind though b/c in the end it'll turn out the way I envisioned.
I was also planning on running 33's, I mean I really REALLY want 35's, but I figured a lift would be in order but I'm unsure on even how to begin and not void my warranty in the process. I'll definitely subscribe to this and try to learn and grasp as much as I can..
I was also planning on running 33's, I mean I really REALLY want 35's, but I figured a lift would be in order but I'm unsure on even how to begin and not void my warranty in the process. I'll definitely subscribe to this and try to learn and grasp as much as I can..
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From: Midland, Texas
Well I put the rc 2.5" BB lift on last night.
Started at 9pm and an 18 pack later me and a buddy had it knocked out.
Instructions were ok I guess.
Def lacking in detail for how to bolt on the rear coil spacer.
Also ended up using rachet straps to compress coils to get them back in.
Over all it was simple, just time consuming.
I'm very pleased w the results.
2.5" is just right (for now).
I really wish that I could post photos via my iPhone.
I took before after and during shots of the install.
I'll post them and the exhaust photos this evening as well as a short write up on small things I tweaked during the install and tips for anyone about to install their own.
Now I'm tire shopping.
Ordered spidertrax 1.5" spacers this morning.
Started at 9pm and an 18 pack later me and a buddy had it knocked out.
Instructions were ok I guess.
Def lacking in detail for how to bolt on the rear coil spacer.
Also ended up using rachet straps to compress coils to get them back in.
Over all it was simple, just time consuming.
I'm very pleased w the results.
2.5" is just right (for now).
I really wish that I could post photos via my iPhone.
I took before after and during shots of the install.
I'll post them and the exhaust photos this evening as well as a short write up on small things I tweaked during the install and tips for anyone about to install their own.
Now I'm tire shopping.
Ordered spidertrax 1.5" spacers this morning.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Midland, Texas
Also ups f*cked up their delivery so the rc bumper end caps have been delayed a day.
Allegedly they will arrive this evening.
I've got my sawzall ready to get'er done tonight.
Still have paper tags on the back so it'll probably feel weird cutting stuff off already.
oh well, wth.
Allegedly they will arrive this evening.
I've got my sawzall ready to get'er done tonight.
Still have paper tags on the back so it'll probably feel weird cutting stuff off already.
oh well, wth.
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Originally Posted by Westtexasjku
Also ups f*cked up their delivery so the rc bumper end caps have been delayed a day.
Allegedly they will arrive this evening.
I've got my sawzall ready to get'er done tonight.
Still have paper tags on the back so it'll probably feel weird cutting stuff off already.
oh well, wth.
Allegedly they will arrive this evening.
I've got my sawzall ready to get'er done tonight.
Still have paper tags on the back so it'll probably feel weird cutting stuff off already.
oh well, wth.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Midland, Texas
I haven't seen an option to use the jk forum app.
I'd love to use the mobile version if it meant I could upload photos on the fly.
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Originally Posted by Westtexasjku
My iPhone only pulls up the full site...
I haven't seen an option to use the jk forum app.
I'd love to use the mobile version if it meant I could upload photos on the fly.
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From: Midland, Texas
Originally Posted by RufusTheTank
Go to the app store on your iPhone and search for the jk-forum app, best thing ever!! Much easier to navigate and faster
Great call, this is WAY better
Now how am I going to be productive at work all day long??