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Installed Diode Dynamics clear side markers.. the orange was ruining my look.. lol.. here is a before and after

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Just installed Rigid Industries D Series Pro Midnight pod lights on a pair of DV8 mounts. There's room for another set on the mounts.. those will come at some point.



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Got rid of that big barrel of a muffler and installed AFE Mach Force XP Hi-Tuck exhaust.. looks much better..

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I love your build! I did something similar with my new 2024 Sahara (Clayton 2.5" Overland+ lift, 35x12.50R17 MT BB A/T). For my comparison of the total lift, what's the distance between the top of your front tire tread to the bottom of the fender flare? Mine is 7 inches. What's the distance from the bottom of the front fender flare to ground?

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I love your build! I did something similar with my new 2024 Sahara (Clayton 2.5" Overland+ lift, 35x12.50R17 MT BB A/T). For my comparison of the total lift, what's the distance between the top of your front tire tread to the bottom of the fender flare? Mine is 7 inches. What's the distance from the bottom of the front fender flare to ground?

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I am so sorry bro.. haven't been on here in a while and completely missed your post. So here I am.. 3 months late responding. My distance is also 7 inches.. I have some really aggressive tread so the lugs are pretty tall off the tire.. the distance from the ground is just over 40 inches.
 

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I am so sorry bro.. haven't been on here in a while and completely missed your post. So here I am.. 3 months late responding. My distance is also 7 inches.. I have some really aggressive tread so the lugs are pretty tall off the tire.. the distance from the ground is just over 40 inches.
His comment is from 2023, you're actually a year and three months late LOL
 

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Looks fantastic.
Well thought out, congrats.


"His comment is from 2023, you're actually a year and three months late LOL"


Looks like I'm part of the late club as well.
 
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Finally installed 4.56 gears. Took it on its first breakin drive last night. So far so good. I can for sure tell a huge difference.
 
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Installed a set of synergy adjustable rear sway bar links. Also a Subdued American flag wiper cowl. Also am installing a set of Apex Autolynx sway bar disconnects which should be delivered today

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Installed Apex Autolynx disconnects.. pardon the dirty underbody

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Installed Apex Autolynx disconnects.. pardon the dirty underbody

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Excellent mod IMO!
I love mine and really like running the fire roads at higher speeds with them in the disconnected position. It is nice to be able to use 2WD or 4-HI and be disconnected.

Your underbody looks great.

I spray mine with PB Blaster Surface Shield and it collects a lot of dust. But I like the protection from the road salt in the winters. The down side is it looks dirty all of the time.

Your rig is really coming together.

Thanks for the update.
 
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Excellent mod IMO!
I love mine and really like running the fire roads at higher speeds with them in the disconnected position. It is nice to be able to use 2WD or 4-HI and be disconnected.

Your underbody looks great.

I spray mine with PB Blaster Surface Shield and it collects a lot of dust. But I like the protection from the road salt in the winters. The down side is it looks dirty all of the time.

Your rig is really coming together.

Thanks for the update.
Thanks bro.. I appreciate it.. I do krown undercoat every year.. so yeah.. looks dirty all the time but I have no rust.. that's the important part
 
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