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Only got this shot. Will upload more when have the chance. Ride is something getting used to. Definitely doesn’t ride like stock. Feels more bouncy, could be that I bought the regular shocks instead of the upgrade

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Morning dive, going to add 2” wheel spacers . Want more poke

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Installed the tazer for tire correction and man how my shift points are like stock now. Huge thumbs up ?? for the tazer. Before , my shift points were horrendous
 

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Only got this shot. Will upload more when have the chance. Ride is something getting used to. Definitely doesn’t ride like stock. Feels more bouncy, could be that I bought the regular shocks instead of the upgrade

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I'm sure that the shocks play a part, the increased unsprung weight and taller sidewalls might contribute to the "more bouncy" feeling. Have fun!
 

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Morning dive, going to add 2” wheel spacers . Want more poke

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Many may say 2inch spacers are too much. Wil wear down suspension and ball joints. Even 1" - 1.25" will elicit 50/50 opinions.

I used 1.25 Spidertracks on a TJ with 32s. Maybe a different wheel offset should have been the consideration earlier a bit in the build process"

Investigate 2Inch spacers on 40s with a 6 inch lift before you bite the bullet. IMO. Looks Great!

You could also get a little tire show with the new set of flares you might investigate.
 
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Many may say 2inch spacers are too much. Wil wear down suspension and ball joints. Even 1" - 1.25" will elicit 50/50 opinions.

I used 1.25 Spidertracks on a TJ with 32s. Maybe a different wheel offset should have been the consideration earlier a bit in the build process"

Investigate 2Inch spacers on 40s with a 6 inch lift before you bite the bullet. IMO. Looks Great!

You could also get a little tire show with the new set of flares you might investigate.
Wanted those particular wheels and didn’t have a bigger offset to throw the tires out a little more
 

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Looks good, but I gotta ask. Tint the windshield? Risky isn't it?
 

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Not at all. Always did it and pulled over only once in all these years. Gotta love Florida
Good luck to you. I always match my front windows to the backs but never do the front glass. My luck I'll get in an accident and the cop will note the tint in the accident report.
 

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Only got this shot. Will upload more when have the chance. Ride is something getting used to. Definitely doesn’t ride like stock. Feels more bouncy, could be that I bought the regular shocks instead of the upgrade

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Looks great! I’ve kicked around getting the RC 6” kit but with 37s. I would also check tire pressure and do a chalk test. I found just moving to 35s load range E I felt like there were 4 basketballs at OEM pressure. Brought it down several pounds and it’s much better. Might be worth trying.
 
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Going in tomorrow for a audio system makeover but keeping the stock head unit. Doing the ds18 8 speaker soundbar + changing the knee speakers and speakers on top of dash. DSP , 2 amps. Should sound absolutely insane. Installer said I’ll definitely be “center of attention “. Don’t know how I feel about that lol
 
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Sounds amazing. Now onto 2 8” subs from ds18 with ported box.

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Dropped Jeep off at my upholstery guys to install my red leather seats. Can’t wait for the end result. Picking up today
 
 







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