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Modification you regret. What do you wish you didn't do today?

Old May 15, 2015 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepmojo
i did not lift mine , very satisfied with were i am today . I havent done anything on impulse / We all get that itch when you see built jeeps on the forum. Its easy to envy some of these jks but you have to be realistic and live within your means & really decide on what you need over what yould like if your on a budget to some degree . Mine dosent have a ton of money into it , but it works fine for me and i think adding a little at a time you make better judgments on purchases . The jeep cost is the big cost. the add ons can be done in time and some times you realize , Glad i didnt buy that when i was going to i can appreciate seeing some jeeps that are just built to the hilt , but most would be over kill for my needs ( The rubicon model has most all the features ill prob ever need ) i dont play on big rocks though. well i did buy a 50.00 storage box that i cracked the lid on when i kneeled on it , lol guess i should have bought somthing a tad stronger to keep my shit in ( steel box ) im not done adding things , just slowly though im thinking these maybe ?? But no rush . http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Interior-Par...n=S%2FB5661001
Save your money and get a set of Trek Armor or CoverKing. I've had the Smittybilt GEAR covers and they fade super fast, the bungie cord retention for the seat portion is crap, basically I wouldn't waste your money.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 04:54 AM
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Probably my hid headlight retrofit. I could have used the money elsewhere.

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Old May 15, 2015 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Kellen
Save your money and get a set of Trek Armor or CoverKing. I've had the Smittybilt GEAR covers and they fade super fast, the bungie cord retention for the seat portion is crap, basically I wouldn't waste your money.
i have some home made ones right now with military surplus bags attached on back, those looked decent but thanks for your opinion . Ill pass then no need in dropping $200 and getting china's garbage !

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Old May 15, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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35's and 5.13's.
Should have gone 37's and 5.38's.
From what I have experienced so far, 35's have broken and bent everything that 37's are know for.
Otherwise, all mods have been carefully researched and discussed with seasoned vets that wheel locally, very happy with all other items.
Wish I had a larger budget to complete my rig.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 08:44 AM
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Going 35s rather than 37s from the get go. Also, I had all kinds of issues in the beginning caused by Teraflex's incorrect front control arm length specs. Solved by using Synergy specs.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike H.
35's and 5.13's. Should have gone 37's and 5.38's. From what I have experienced so far, 35's have broken and bent everything that 37's are know for. Otherwise, all mods have been carefully researched and discussed with seasoned vets that wheel locally, very happy with all other items. Wish I had a larger budget to complete my rig.
I wish I could say the same since I have a Dana 30.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 02:02 PM
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Regret wasting my money on pypes exhaust, The drone was so bad I thought my ear drums were going to explode! Put the stock exhaust back on
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Old May 15, 2015 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mareospeedwagon
Regret wasting my money on pypes exhaust, The drone was so bad I thought my ear drums were going to explode! Put the stock exhaust back on
Thrush welded 2.5" for $35 on Amazon is what I've got. I love it.

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Old May 15, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SabrToothSqrl
... I had one of the shittybuilt (smittybuilt) tire carriers... sent it back within a day. LOVE my teraflex one. $$ but works!
Second that. My smittybilt XRC bumper/tire carrier rattled unless it opened while driving. I first noticed it open when I backed it through my neighbors fence one night. I got smittybilt to warranty/replace it (the bumper not the fence) with the XRC bumper without the tire carrier and I got the a Teraflex tire carrier. I could not be happier since.

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Old May 16, 2015 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Az scooter
I wish I would have done a little more research and done coil overs instead of a regular lift.
Ditto
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