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Old 01-30-2013, 03:25 PM
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Well I wonder if I should warn him about these Jeeps. I mean it will be under warranty for awhile, so it shouldn't be a huge issue. He won't do any mods to it, especially if it affects warranty, so stock to my slightly modified I think will do well. I also have a front bumper delete so my approach angles are better than a rubi for now.
What the hell is a " front bumper delete"? Tell me you're not running around with no bumper.
 
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Old 01-30-2013, 03:40 PM
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What the hell is a " front bumper delete"? Tell me you're not running around with no bumper.
hahaha you didn't see that post? He upgraded air flow to the chassis.
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Old 01-30-2013, 08:29 PM
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I have both. IMO the Disco with slight mods kicks my Jeeps butt off road. They are too light in some respects and too heavy in others so traction lacks in various instances. Mine is a couple of years old and has been used heavily for work. I have had very few issues but it has the previous engine to the penstar.
 
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Old 01-30-2013, 08:52 PM
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hahaha you didn't see that post? He upgraded air flow to the chassis.
Oh dear God. You know there's a reason for front bumpers, right? Pony up the scratch for an aftermarket front bumper with recovery points. Roxstar Fab and Rovertym make some nice slim designs that don't kill the approach angle.
 
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Old 01-30-2013, 09:19 PM
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I have both. IMO the Disco with slight mods kicks my Jeeps butt off road. They are too light in some respects and too heavy in others so traction lacks in various instances. Mine is a couple of years old and has been used heavily for work. I have had very few issues but it has the previous engine to the penstar.
Good to know. Those things are nice now though. He may be getting heated leather seats and a leather steering wheel. Wrangler interiors have come a long way, fast.
 
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Old 01-30-2013, 09:21 PM
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Oh dear God. You know there's a reason for front bumpers, right? Pony up the scratch for an aftermarket front bumper with recovery points. Roxstar Fab and Rovertym make some nice slim designs that don't kill the approach angle.
After the lift, it's my next item. I will get one in time. Until then though, I'm leaving it buck toothed.
 
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Old 01-31-2013, 06:58 AM
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After the lift, it's my next item. I will get one in time. Until then though, I'm leaving it buck toothed.
Throw a 4x4 on there.



 
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Old 01-31-2013, 08:21 AM
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Throw a 4x4 on there.



Lol, bringing back the woody look is tempting. So many possibillities. I've contacted by email some local metal fab shops to get a rough estimate to build a steel one out of a cardboard template made by me. Curious if there are any savings going that way.
 
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I love the Third Video. That couple missed their turn on the way to the mall. They are sipping tea and eating crumpets while driving up that hill. "Honey, did you feel something?" "Probably just a pothole, I'll have the dealer take a look at it tomorrow."
 
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