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Old May 22, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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I was wondering if anyone out there had any recommendations on items to purchase for my JK. I have now: 4inch zone off road lift. 20inch kmc hoss rims. 35terra grapplers. LOD gen 3 rear bumper. 5.13 superior gears with EVO c gussets and sleeves. K&N intake. And teraflex steering dual stabalizer. Superchip flashpaq What are other items out there to help make drive better maybe help the looks as well. Just any additional items. And let me know why u recommend this and what it helps. New to jeep world so don't know what everything does. I have 4 door sahara and it's automatic. Thanks hope to hear some suggestions.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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You might need to look into some driveshafts as well.

Look at the Modified Tech FAQ for more information.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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ADJ trac bar and ADJ upper and lower control arms and maybe a drag link flip...
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Old May 22, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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What do these items all help? I just mostly do regular driving not really offroad or anything so anything to do basic driving are these for that?
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Old May 22, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Buckeye1982
What do these items all help? I just mostly do regular driving not really offroad or anything so anything to do basic driving are these for that?
Curious... why did you get (I'm assuming all this stuff was already on the jeep when you bought it) a lifted vehicle with many
components & modifications for offroading if you don't plan to offroad at all? I'm not being snarky, just asking.

You'll want to look into a new front driveshaft because when you lift the jeep 4" the factory DS will vibrate & come into contact with other components(forget at the moment what exactly) and will tear the driveshaft boot, most likely.

The front lower & upper adjustable control arms will help set your caster correctly and re-center your front axle, improving your steering.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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No I bought the jeep brand new. I added those items myself I'm mostly like the look and all yes sometimes we go riding on the beach but mainly for looks. I mean right now I have no problem with steering nothing at all but gas of course cause of the tire size but I keep my OD off which helps a ton until my gears get added on
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Old May 22, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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Did you already install the 5.13 gears? If so, then that should bring your mpg back "closer" to stock if you've used the Flashpaq.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
Did you already install the 5.13 gears? If so, then that should bring your mpg back "closer" to stock if you've used the Flashpaq.
I was looking at your sig and I was wondering do you have any pictures of your jeep?
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Old May 22, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Do you plan on doing any maintenance to the JK yourself? if so get a good jack or evaluate the capability of your stock one if you haven't already. after lift and tire changes your stock jack may fall a little short.

AEV makes a Jack Base for the JK to get it back into the ball park.

Last edited by zak77cj7; May 22, 2011 at 06:39 PM. Reason: grammar
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Old May 23, 2011 | 03:52 AM
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Plan on posting some pics when get everything on.
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