Smaller upgrades

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DaThug
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Smaller upgrades

Unread post by DaThug »

There is always a lot to do on the Jeep. I'm curious as to some smaller upgrades or modifications that you have done or recommend.

One I have talked to a couple people about is the air intake replacement. Steering stabilizers? One of the next items I need is a fuel tank skid.

Marcy
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Re: Smaller upgrades

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The stock air intake on a JK is great, I wouldn’t change it. The aftermarket ones sound a little better but they are more prone to have issues with dust and water on a Jeep that’s actually used off road. The factory steering stabilizer is fine, just needs to be relocated a little higher so it doesn’t get crushed in the rocks. Trimming the fenders is a free mod and really opens up the wheel wells and looks good if done right.
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Unread post by pirahnah3 »

Not having a JK here is what I would do based on what I have heard
Ensure all the basic skids are met including that canister in the back.
Get the steering stabilizer relocated to the higher position
Do what you like to make it function for you.
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Re: Smaller upgrades

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DaThug wrote:There is always a lot to do on the Jeep. I'm curious as to some smaller upgrades or modifications that you have done or recommend.

One I have talked to a couple people about is the air intake replacement. Steering stabilizers? One of the next items I need is a fuel tank skid.

Marcy
Actually, you likely don't need a fuel tank skid, the stock ones are pretty good, you should get the other skids and the Evap canister armor/relocation. and then sliders if you don't already have.
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Re: Smaller upgrades

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the stock fuel is pretty thin, when I had her lifted that was the first thing Scott said.. I should replace the fuel skid as its pretty dinged up. I have many other skids as I did those before lifting.
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Marcy :) If you get another stock one , we can weld them together making a really Cheap one thats twice as strong as the stock one. FjR68
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Skid plates always best upgrade! Cold air intakes are for mall crawlers :lol: . And as Randy said relocate steering stabilizer.
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Re: Smaller upgrades

Unread post by RalphTomaccio »

Relocate the evap as well. Better than a skid.
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