What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

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legal in Texas.

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Not trying to nit pick, but your attachment shows that you are wrong. Air 80 is a tint, and it states that it can't go below the AS1 line or 5 inches from the top of the windshield. I really wish I was wrong, because I want to do it too. And just might do it anyway.
 

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How do u like the intake? Notice any increase in acceleration?
I noticed a slight increase in acceleration and i got a little better gas mileage, maybe 1-2 gal diff. Its not going to get me invited to the next Fast and Furious movie, but for what i paid for it I'm pretty happy. Oh, it also made the engine sound a little manlier and i think my wife is attracted to me again because of it.

Seriously though, it did give it a little growl on acceleration which is a nice bonus.
 

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I think the top 6 things you can do are, in no particular order:
1. Verify Caster, I read you swapped out the LCAs, but have you verified current caster? Maybe you didn’t get enough Caster when replaced the LCAs, for example.
2. Check and lower air pressure, dealerships are known to put way too much air, which causes wondering due to incorrect tread and pavement contact.
3. Trackbar, and verify axle is centered over frame/body
4. Steering stabilizer, upgrade to better one than stock, or verify if your stock one was replaceable via the TSB, where some of the stock ones have issues.
5. Verify torque on lower ball joints
6. Verify Toe-in alignment
Thanks. I don’t want to say too much on this thread, but to answer your helpful questions...

I put the Mopar LCAs that aren’t adjustable, but give an extra degree of caster. That will put me at around 5.7. I wish I put adjustable on, but wanted to try an inexpensive fix. Yeah.

I’m running at 34 psi on stock Rubi tires. I had the dealer fix toe to .25 total.

Now I’m considering upgrading more parts. The things I’ve done so far have improved it and it’s ok around town. But my husband doesn’t like driving it and road trips will have to wait. He had the JKUR in my avatar, so he knows what it should drive like.

Thanks for your feedback.
 

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Added tinted rear tail lights
Dead Pedal
S&B CAI

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Are your tinted tail lights led I can fine halogen for days but no black out for led. I did find the top brake light in smoked.
 

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35" KO2's mounted last week on our JL Rubicon, dealer installed the Mopar 2" lift yesterday (2.5" actual) , now ready to go get it dirty!

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Not trying to nit pick, but your attachment shows that you are wrong. Air 80 is a tint, and it states that it can't go below the AS1 line or 5 inches from the top of the windshield. I really wish I was wrong, because I want to do it too. And just might do it anyway.
apparently laws have changed, Air80 not considered a " tint" or sunscreen, more so a UV blocker. Several local shops stated it is legal and my last jeep passed inspections with no problems, even after they tested the film's . Either way, I would still have done it, makes a huge difference. Take care, brother.
 

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If your steering wanders adjust the caster to as close to 6 as possible
I still have the factory suspension so it isn't adjustable
 

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apparently laws have changed, Air80 not considered a " tint" or sunscreen, more so a UV blocker. Several local shops stated it is legal and my last jeep passed inspections with no problems, even after they tested the film's . Either way, I would still have done it, makes a huge difference. Take care, brother.
Most places won't even realize you have it. The only reason I know anything about it is that I want to do something similar, or the same
 

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Most places won't even realize you have it. The only reason I know anything about it is that I want to do something similar, or the same
I would have never believed it had I not seen the difference myself. Air80 on the front and ceramic tint on all the other windows made a very noticeable difference....go for it.
 

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Installed NFAB Predator Pro step rails. If you folks ever plan on installing them one day just a little tip here. The “snap nuts” that were supposed to be included weren’t in the install hardware bag that came in the box. They substituted with extra regular nuts. I had to figure out how to get the nut in between the body and rail. Your fingers don’t fit and a wrench holding the nut does but you can’t get it off the nut because the bolt is to long. So finally it ended up being curved needle nose pliers to hold the nut in place. Once I figured that part out the other side was easy. Enjoyed the day out after that trauma lol.

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First time poster and longtime lurker. Bought my first Jeep a little over a month ago and decided she needed some new shoes. Went with the 315 Nitto RGs. It’s my daily driver so I was wary of lifting it and liked the stance of non lifted 35s.

Thanks all, looking forward to being a part of the community.
 
 
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