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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Default 08 Leveling Kit/New wheels tires INSTALLED

Just thought I would share some pics. I spent a lot of time reading about all your setups before making my decision. so far i went with a 2" billet spacer leveling kit in the front and I love the stance glad i did it. might add 1" blocks to back eventually but I still love it. Went with 17 inch wheels. Got an amazing deal from discount tire. They are level 8 Guardian wheels. Pretty new style. And 255 75 17 bfg mud terrains. rubicon take-offs. I also did the headlight mod myself. if anyone was thinking about doing that it was pretty easy. its a 2008 2wd 3.7..and yes minor trimming was required but you cant tell at all.


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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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:O Looks GREAT!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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I second! Major difference and that looks great! Makes the truck look completely different!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Very nice, I had to google the wheel to see what it looks like it though, they're so damn dark in the pictures.
I'm thinking those chrome steps look out of place now, time for some black ones.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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your truck looks awesome!!!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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May I ask how much the wheel and tire combo cost you?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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thanks guys i appreciate it. ya i wish the step bars were black. ill be saving for those in the near future. probably after holidays. and ill get some clearer pics of it soon. but im happy with it so far
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rebel4055
May I ask how much the wheel and tire combo cost you?
ya no problem. the wheels were very cheap. discount tire has an ebay account called discounttiredirect. they were offering a $100 rebate and the set of 4 wheels were only $326. so after my rebate they will be 226 brand new shipped to me. dont ask me why they were on sale for so cheap for 17s but keep your eye on them on ebay. and the tires were take offs from a guys jeep rubicon. they are all over craigslist guys switch them off the new jeeps. got them for $250 with about 5k miles on them.

they are actually still there. they have 16s for even cheaper too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-17X8-5...item484b2477e7
 

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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Nice looking truck... Not a big fan of white one but yours looks great! Congrats!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
Very nice, I had to google the wheel to see what it looks like it though, they're so damn dark in the pictures.
I'm thinking those chrome steps look out of place now, time for some black ones.
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And maybe paint the grill black also
 
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