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Jun 8, 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.
Jul 8, 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.
Sep 11, 2016 | 12:42 AM
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This Ex looks great loves the upgrades man
Sep 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.
Sep 29, 2016 | 07:17 AM
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Used to run 35's and 37's on my XJ's on 15x8's...
Oct 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?
Oct 24, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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Oct 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.
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Oct 24, 2016 | 03:38 PM
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What didn't you like about the original combo?
Oct 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
Oct 25, 2016 | 01:01 AM
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PSE eh? Are they doing the coils and shocks, or are they doing other goodies?
Oct 27, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Getting new water pump, coolant filtration, fuel sending unit, OBS adapter fan clutch, 53V FICM.
Oct 27, 2016 | 11:30 PM
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Good deal bud. At some point we'll eventually meet up, lol.
Nov 3, 2016 | 07:38 PM
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