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06-08-2016, 02:02 AM
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Personally I'd do it right and find the proper year bracket. At least compare them and see what's different.
07-08-2016, 09:53 PM
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Updated 2005 Track bar bracket did the trick. Thanks for all the input. Handles great.
now I just want to get some time in the drivers seat.
09-11-2016, 12:42 AM
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This Ex looks great loves the upgrades man
09-29-2016, 06:04 AM
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Wanting to change wheels and go with 17s, is 17x8 too narrow? Ride quality? Anybody using this size 4.5 backspacing.
09-29-2016, 07:17 AM
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Used to run 35's and 37's on my XJ's on 15x8's...
I think a 17x10 would work better for you, or even x9.
10-24-2016, 08:20 AM
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Wanting to change wheels and go with 17s, is 17x8 too narrow? Ride quality? Anybody using this size 4.5 backspacing.
What did you end up doing on rims? Any updated pics?
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10-24-2016, 02:30 PM
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Thanks for posting Matt , Those are the only pics I had. Trucks over at PSE getting some goodies added. I'll get some better pics soon. Tire and wheel combo felt so much better.
10-24-2016, 03:38 PM
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What didn't you like about the original combo?
10-24-2016, 05:14 PM
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Ride quality was rough, not enough tire with 20s. I want it even better, now I'm upgrading
coil springs and shocks.
10-25-2016, 01:01 AM
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PSE eh? Are they doing the coils and shocks, or are they doing other goodies?
10-27-2016, 08:37 PM
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Getting new water pump, coolant filtration, fuel sending unit, OBS adapter fan clutch, 53V FICM.
10-27-2016, 11:30 PM
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Good deal bud. At some point we'll eventually meet up, lol.
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