Deep Water Blue Pearl

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GregA
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Deep Water Blue Pearl

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Hi All!

Well, I am excited to announce that I did go and buy a Jeep to replace the minivan! Thanks again to all who introduced me to the crew on the trail ride. Hopefully I will be able to now "ride-along" but in my own jeep.

It took me a bit to find the exact model and price that I wanted. I wanted the 4-door JK, but I also wanted the extra side airbags. Plus I was looking for this particular shade of blue. Ride now everything is stock, although I have to admit that I am surprised at how big the stock tires are. They look twice as big as the minivan's. She is a 2009 with 80k miles, but so far she is in GREAT condition.

So, now the big question: what to mod first......?

-Greg
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jquader
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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Nice Greg! Glad to see I didn't completely terrify you. First mod... remove the plastic side steps, replace with rock sliders. Second, evap skid.
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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Nice! SKID PLATES!
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BlackNBlue-ISH
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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I concur on skids. Protect everything. Then lift it. I still have yet to do the protection and is the one thing I worry about most on the trail.
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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jquader wrote:Nice Greg! Glad to see I didn't completely terrify you. First mod... remove the plastic side steps, replace with rock sliders. Second, evap skid.
Very nice ride sir!
I agree with Jason, Loose the steps, add skids and then go up from there.
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RalphTomaccio
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

Unread post by RalphTomaccio »

Kurt wrote:
jquader wrote:Nice Greg! Glad to see I didn't completely terrify you. First mod... remove the plastic side steps, replace with rock sliders. Second, evap skid.
Very nice ride sir!
I agree with Jason, Loose the steps, add skids and then go up from there.
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nhdcoye
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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Love the color !
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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welcome aboard. You're going to like it here. That rig would look good on the cover of our newsletter 8-)
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GregA :) I told you not to stop and buy one one the way home ! Glad you had a good time , and how many times can you say you were out for a ride in your mini-van and were able to rescue two females in distress ! Bathing suit tops didnt hurt either , but Im so happy for you, I think I have a nice shade of Poke you in the eye Yellow that will match PURRRFICKLY ! FjR68
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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Welcome!! Now... send in your application :D!
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GregA
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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Application is in!

I will be able to go to the Great American jeep rally this weekend so hopefully I will see some of you guys there.

Unfortunately I have to work way too many weekends this fall, but hopefully I will be able to make it out to a few runs before winter.
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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As a Member , feel free to post the vids you took of me making that ledge look easy ! FjR68
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Re: Deep Water Blue Pearl

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I got your application! You can see the members only part of the forum!

Find me at the Rally! My TJ will be at the BSJ Booth
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