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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Whats up guys. First off I love this site. I spend more time on this site than I do the Corvette Forum. I just traded in the wifes two year old loaded Taureg for a 2010 4 door rubicon. I have to say I LOVE this thing!! Her car was way over milage, and I had been eyeing the 4 door for a couple of months, so it was time to make a trade.

I was getting a fully loaded sahara for 31k, but the dealer ended up giving me the rubi for 31.8, so I couldnt pass that up, ecspecially since I'm lifting. After COUNTLESS HOURS ON THIS SITE, I have decided on the 3" Teraflex with Adj. Trackbar, Lower front and upper Rear flex arms and shocks, WITH 36X13.5X17 Iroks. There a silver SEMA jeep on here that I love the look of- I have some questions below-

1. I have a 190 Bull Mastiff I will be loading in the back so I cant have the lift any bigger, my question is, I love the rear expidition one bumper, since it has a step down and so I can put the dogs ramp against it and have a lower angle of ingress, With this bumper, knowing the wife is 5'3", does anyone think this lift combo will be too big???

2. I want to do the suspension right, but this being the wifes car and us only taking it up to big bear in the snow (Yes, I'm a mall poser) Do I need anything more than the Tera 3" with arms, shocks, trackbars to make it ride nice? I got rid of the taureg because the ride was ruff and the dog barely fit in it.

3. Does anyone know who makes a 17x9.5 or 17x10" wheel??? I have looked on this site, 4wheelparts and a couple of others and cant seem to find anything wider than 17x9?? I LOVE the wide tire look which is why I'm going with the IROKS, but want a wheel wider than a 17x9.

4. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION- WHere in Orange County CA can I take the truck to get the work done and that have good prices? I have used Outlaw Offroad before but they seem expensive, I have also used 4hweelparts but they seem like a chopshop. Can anyone make a suggestion for a good shop in my area that will do good work and not bend me over????

I appreciate any input. I am completely new to the jeep thing but have had a couple of lifted trucks before (Look in my gallery). I want the Rubi to ride as nice as possible (Rides great now) with the lift, and dont ever want to experience the "Death Wobble" with the wife driving the dog around.

Thanks again,
Vettethret

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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by VETTETHRET
4. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION- WHere in Orange County CA can I take the truck to get the work done and that have good prices? I have used Outlaw Offroad before but they seem expensive, I have also used 4hweelparts but they seem like a chopshop. Can anyone make a suggestion for a good shop in my area that will do good work and not bend me over????
Post up in the SOCAL area an many people will help you install your gear. If you want a shop Off Road Evolution is the way to go
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Kupost
Post up in the SOCAL area an many people will help you install your gear. If you want a shop Off Road Evolution is the way to go
Thnaks brother.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
Congrats on the Rubi & Welcome to the addiction!
Thank you.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Take it to Mel at Off Road Evolution in Fullerton, they can take care of everything. Take my advice, do it RIGHT the first time!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Take it to Mel at Off Road Evolution in Fullerton, they can take care of everything. Take my advice, do it RIGHT the first time!!!
I dont see on their website that they sell Terafelx. Can I buy it online and take it to them? Are their prices fair?
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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welcome to the forum
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welcome.....nice rides you have there.....cheers
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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welcome to the JEEP family !!
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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I guess calling it a truck is a little better than calling it a car but you know it is a jeep right???
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