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The Most Important 1st Modification On The JK

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Old 08-23-2013, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kh202
Depends what you plan to do with it. Plan mods around what size tire you want to run. My personal opinion, don't run out and buy a winch as your first mod. Just Don't wheel alone, and always have proper recovery gear otherwise.
What kind of wheeling do you wanna do?

Is this your DD?
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Old 08-23-2013, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Devil
Free and easy....DIMPLE MOD! Unstrap ur doors and let them suckers fly open lol it's gonna happen sooner or later! Good luck with it more rig i love my 2010
Lmao! Always bound to happen!

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Old 08-24-2013, 02:57 AM
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Also look 2.5" suspension lifts like Teraflex or Rock Krawler. They are both great products and give you plenty of room to run 35"s.
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Old 08-24-2013, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Legolasies
Just got a 2010 Jk and I'm wondering from experience what would be the most important first mod to place on it. I was thinking a lift kit and some tires, what do y'all suggest?

The most useful first mods are bug deflector and wind deflectors. Duratracs are next after.
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Old 08-24-2013, 04:46 PM
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When it comes to tires I've taking my jeep off road stick suspension and tires and accomplished alot. Just look at my profile pic. I did however just change the tires to the ones off the rubi. There alot nicer. U can prob get a cheap used set.
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Old 08-27-2013, 11:07 AM
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Does anyone suggest bigger breaks with bigger tires or are the factory brakes fine?
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Old 08-27-2013, 11:12 AM
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I've got plenty of mod's I like but every time I wash it I really dig the drilled mirrors. Just makes me smile!

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Old 08-27-2013, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by falc0n2u
Does anyone suggest bigger breaks with bigger tires or are the factory brakes fine?
I've never had any brake problems and I can't recall anyone posting about brake problems...

The parking brake is a whole different issue, a lot of people have posted about emergency brake problems and I'm having the dealer look at my emergency brake tomorrow

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I would suggest armor first, some good rock rails for example.
In stock form ,the Jeep is way more capable than a beginer driver.
My order of upgrades has been - Bug defelctor - remove the front air dam - Ace rocksliders/rubicon rock sliders- CB- 2.5" lift. next is tires, most likely rubicon take offs.
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Originally Posted by Legolasies

For right now it's a simple daily driver but I plan to go off reading when I'm on vacation. And yes the tires are horrible, that's why I was thinking that it would be my first investment. Do u know of any cheap site I could get them from and what brand you suggest. I appreciate the help by the way.
Some of the other members have brought up good points on finding a set of Rubicon take-offs. By going this route you shouldn't have to worry about a Procal for your speedo or transmission. You can find them under The Billboard section or even on Craigslist. I'd still suggest a TF Leveling Kit with the Spidertrax Spacers to give it a more aggressive look though!
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