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Dopey84

Dopey84

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Ok so I'm looking to order my Evo leveling kit here in about a week... Than looking to order my sliders.. Than my flares... And 50inch curved light bar and CB... I have a budget of $1800 for everything so in what order would you go with this... ?? And Go!
 
Leveling kit, CB, cut your flares, fuck the light bar. :thumbup:
Save yourself some money.
 
I'm not a fan of my stock flares (especially cause the matching colors) so I'm looking to just change the flares I really like the look of the smittybilt xrc fenders but don't like the steel construction any suggestions..?
 
Dopey84 said:
I'm not a fan of my stock flares (especially cause the matching colors) so I'm looking to just change the flares I really like the look of the smittybilt xrc fenders but don't like the steel construction any suggestions..?
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Personally I'd go with the MCE Gen1 fenders as they are still plastic and won't damage the body if you hit them on the trail.

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Also would you go with truck lite or light bar?? And what are pros cons of each
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I think my Truck Lites are well worth the money. How often do you find yourself thinking, "man if only I had a light bar right now"? The one time I've been out at night my Truck Lites we more that enough with the high beams on. If anything, some rock lights would have helped a little.
 
With the MCE gen 1 fenders how's the install on those as far as having to line up with stock holes and drilling??
 
Well I tried searching for the MCE Gen 1 fenders and only seem to find gen II and gen III.. Any one have pics I can see
 
Dopey84 said:
Ok so I'm looking to order my Evo leveling kit here in about a week... Than looking to order my sliders.. Than my flares... And 50inch curved light bar and CB... I have a budget of $1800 for everything so in what order would you go with this... ?? And Go!
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Since your talking leveling kit and flares are you looking at tires also?

The light bar would be last for me. I want one as well but it will be one of the last light products that gets purchased. I got some truck lights (still need to install them) then thinking of rock lights, pods on the windshield, or some for reverse lights on the EVO fascia. Then 20 inch bar off winch fair lead once I get stinger for bumper.

A cb would be good at anytime if you go off on the trails with people.
 
I would look around and find someone that has taken off some OE black fenders. You can usually find them very cheap and trim them. You can even purchase replacement fenders cheaper than the aftermarket. It took me a while before I could trim mine but once I did I love them.
I agree with everyone else go for headlights before any other lights. I finally put some LED's on the A pillar but have heard a lot of people don't like the light bars due to all the noise they make at highway speed.
 
Dopey84 said:
Well I tried searching for the MCE Gen 1 fenders and only seem to find gen II and gen III.. Any one have pics I can see
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Gen II might be the ones I was referring to. Just make sure you don't get the Carbon Fiber Gen III.
 
Yeah I don't particularly like that style flat fender... I like the look of the smittybilt I mentioned just not in the steel material..
 
Dopey84 said:
Ok so I'm looking to order my Evo leveling kit here in about a week... Than looking to order my sliders.. Than my flares... And 50inch curved light bar and CB... I have a budget of $1800 for everything so in what order would you go with this... ?? And Go!
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Cut your flares...money saved.

screw the light bar I think they are a waste of money...more money saved.

I just run KC driving and purchased some inexpensive led cubes need to install them. However, there are better cubes out there and these will serve my purpose.
 
Ok so back to the lift... What shocks would pair better with these plush ride coils..? I know everyone has preference in ride quality so I'm interested in hearing which one everyone would use themselves.. I was considering the Fox 2.0 but I'm not sure one there quality compared to others
 
Dopey84 said:
Ok so back to the lift... What shocks would pair better with these plush ride coils..? I know everyone has preference in ride quality so I'm interested in hearing which one everyone would use themselves.. I was considering the Fox 2.0 but I'm not sure one there quality compared to others
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I'm running the EVO Leveling kit with factory shocks. I wouldn't spend money on shocks if you don't have to.
 
With installing this lift do I really need to replace the front sway bar links or can I run the stock set.. And should I replace the bump stops as well or can I run stock
 
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When I had my 4" lift installed the shop left my stock links on the front (because they are a shitty shop and didn't know what they were doing) it didn't really affect anything other than off roading. Which if u plan on doing any off roading u should get u a set of disconnects anyways. U can pick up a set for $100-150
I do not run bump stops and I would think the only good reason to have them is to keep ur tires out of ur fenders. With ur short fenders I don't think it would be an issue.
I am also fairly new to jeeps so what do I know.
 
Dopey84 said:
With installing this lift do I really need to replace the front sway bar links or can I run the stock set.. And should I replace the bump stops as well or can I run stock
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Your bump stops should at least be the same lenght as the advertised size of your lift. If you don't have a Rubi sway bar you'll be fine with the stock link though the should be parallel to the ground.
 
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