Most disappointing mods
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Most disappointing mods
Most disapointing mods you have installed. They dont have to be bad just something that fell short of your expectations.
My most disapointing mod was my Reese trailer hitch... After assembling it according to the instuctions, and it not fitting due to width set, I attatched it the right way... but it hangs really low and out from the rear. So not only is it down too low inhibiting my departure angle, but it is also too far out, further inhibiting departure angle, increasing chance of theft, and I bang my damn shin on it every once in a while..
But I cant complain too much as it and a t -connector trailer harness were gifts...
My most disapointing mod was my Reese trailer hitch... After assembling it according to the instuctions, and it not fitting due to width set, I attatched it the right way... but it hangs really low and out from the rear. So not only is it down too low inhibiting my departure angle, but it is also too far out, further inhibiting departure angle, increasing chance of theft, and I bang my damn shin on it every once in a while..
But I cant complain too much as it and a t -connector trailer harness were gifts...
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Definitely my 31s i was looking forward to having them they were used but alright condition i put them on instead of my stock 29s which did amazing on the trail and i take off roading and couldnt get anywere
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Mounting my lights on the hoop of my bumper. I love the way they look up there and they're in a great spot for lighting but they're in the way when working under the hood.
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Just lifted my xj 3" and I agree. It seems bigger for sure, but when I see almost any XJ on here, I think "man, that's way bigger than mine"
Just put my lift on Sunday and i'm trying to figure out the easiest way to get another 1.5-2 inches out of it
Just put my lift on Sunday and i'm trying to figure out the easiest way to get another 1.5-2 inches out of it
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Year: 1997
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Engine: 4.2L bored out 4.0L I6
all of which i plan on doing in the near future, i already have the 2" spacers.
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Engine: 4.2L bored out 4.0L I6
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Originally Posted by ivantheigor
When I lift Im going three... as I dont want to open the can of worms of an sye
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I would have to say my hood vents are a disappointment. Yes, they look good and it is fun to watch the heat rise out of them at stop lights. But put vents on that you like the looks of because the vents will not offer the 'miracle cure' for over heating that many web surfers claim.
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Interesting. I thought about hood vents ... cutting into my XJ would be the hard part ... but my overheating is only due to blowing the fuse for the electric fan from time to time. I'll be sure not to open that can of worms.
Back on topic ... most disappointing mod: the stupid Weathertech window visors I recently received as a B-day gift. The design is incredibly stupid especially compared to the Ventvisors I removed. Thank goodness they're in-channel so I can ditch them soon.
Back on topic ... most disappointing mod: the stupid Weathertech window visors I recently received as a B-day gift. The design is incredibly stupid especially compared to the Ventvisors I removed. Thank goodness they're in-channel so I can ditch them soon.
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I regret putting a cold air intake in place of the stock airbox. It looks cool but anytime I'm on the trails and there's a bit of water I have to take it real slow to ensure it doesn't splash up on the filter. Gathering parts to do a cowl intake.
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I would have to say my hood vents are a disappointment. Yes, they look good and it is fun to watch the heat rise out of them at stop lights. But put vents on that you like the looks of because the vents will not offer the 'miracle cure' for over heating that many web surfers claim.
Anyway, back on topic - my 31's. Should have just waited and gotten 33's.
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My 31's. I LOVE them for what they are. They dig amazing, have road noise, and look great but they just aint a mud tire. Now I'm having to sell this great tire after only Putting 5k miles on them and ge 1/2 of what I paid for them, and then spending $1,000 on new 33" mud tires. Should have waited for the lift and get the tires I wanted then.
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