Hello, i am a Newb
JK Jedi
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 8,931
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From: San Marcos, CA
First thanks for your service!
Agree with mkjeep on the rear bumper we are running one ourselves and due to the open design (bottom) we ripped the corner out. Also, either tire would do well but to be honest the 37's are a better fit for the Unlimited so choose the 37's if you have a 4dr...we ran both and the 37's are better due to the extended wheel base (look at the bfg's & mtr's if you are worried about the stance). As for gearing I'd go with the 5.13's vs the 4.88 so you have room for going to 37's if you choose. We ran that ratio with 35's and and now running it with the 37's.
Good luck on your build, you'll probably get a million "different" opinions but it's all good...post up pics when you start your build!
Agree with mkjeep on the rear bumper we are running one ourselves and due to the open design (bottom) we ripped the corner out. Also, either tire would do well but to be honest the 37's are a better fit for the Unlimited so choose the 37's if you have a 4dr...we ran both and the 37's are better due to the extended wheel base (look at the bfg's & mtr's if you are worried about the stance). As for gearing I'd go with the 5.13's vs the 4.88 so you have room for going to 37's if you choose. We ran that ratio with 35's and and now running it with the 37's.
Good luck on your build, you'll probably get a million "different" opinions but it's all good...post up pics when you start your build!
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JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 37
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From: Hawaii
First thanks for your service!
Agree with mkjeep on the rear bumper we are running one ourselves and due to the open design (bottom) we ripped the corner out. Also, either tire would do well but to be honest the 37's are a better fit for the Unlimited so choose the 37's if you have a 4dr...we ran both and the 37's are better due to the extended wheel base (look at the bfg's & mtr's if you are worried about the stance). As for gearing I'd go with the 5.13's vs the 4.88 so you have room for going to 37's if you choose. We ran that ratio with 35's and and now running it with the 37's.
Good luck on your build, you'll probably get a million "different" opinions but it's all good...post up pics when you start your build!
Agree with mkjeep on the rear bumper we are running one ourselves and due to the open design (bottom) we ripped the corner out. Also, either tire would do well but to be honest the 37's are a better fit for the Unlimited so choose the 37's if you have a 4dr...we ran both and the 37's are better due to the extended wheel base (look at the bfg's & mtr's if you are worried about the stance). As for gearing I'd go with the 5.13's vs the 4.88 so you have room for going to 37's if you choose. We ran that ratio with 35's and and now running it with the 37's.
Good luck on your build, you'll probably get a million "different" opinions but it's all good...post up pics when you start your build!
I am looking for different opinions, like the rear bumper, now i know, thats why i love this place!!! Keep the posts coming, I go on leave the end of Oct and will have to start buying parts soon!
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JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 37
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From: Hawaii
Thanks JKAbomb, and i cant wait, I will keep you guys posted on the one i buy, it will be mid Nov!
I have allways been a skeptic about the stinger, do you have pictures of before and after? Can you see it over the hood?
I have allways been a skeptic about the stinger, do you have pictures of before and after? Can you see it over the hood?
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,271
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From: New Brunswick
The first is totally stock, the second is with tires but no lift, the third is lifted with my leveling kit. The fourth is exactly what you will see over the dash if you are 5'10" with a 32 inch inseam. I LOVE my stinger and I was second guessing my purchase until the day I got lifted.
EDIT my pictures aren't in order so you'll have to figure it out. It's pretty obvious.
EDIT my pictures aren't in order so you'll have to figure it out. It's pretty obvious.
Last edited by Harbourone; Oct 15, 2010 at 02:35 PM.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 37
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From: Hawaii
The first is totally stock, the second is with tires but no lift, the third is lifted with my leveling kit. The fourth is exactly what you will see over the dash if you are 5'10" with a 32 inch inseam. I LOVE my stinger and I was second guessing my purchase until the day I got lifted.
EDIT my pictures aren't in order so you'll have to figure it out. It's pretty obvious.
EDIT my pictures aren't in order so you'll have to figure it out. It's pretty obvious.
Last edited by Standard; Oct 15, 2010 at 04:07 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Phoenix, AZ
The view from the driver's seat the other poster put up is exactly what I see as well, and I'm about 5'11".
Yates
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JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 37
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From: Hawaii
The stinger projects forward 21" from the front of the bumper (the angle is 43 degrees). They definately are not for everyone... but fortunately those that have them really like them.
The view from the driver's seat the other poster put up is exactly what I see as well, and I'm about 5'11".
Yates
The view from the driver's seat the other poster put up is exactly what I see as well, and I'm about 5'11".
Yates