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The car:
2011 Laredo V6

What's been done so far:
Mopar slush mats
Mopar rear cargo mat
Mopar front/ transfer case/ fuel line & fuel tank skid plates
Uniden CB radio
RR 2 inch lift kit
275/65/R18 Hankock Dynapro RF10 ATM tyres
Custom front radiator protection - after bending it into the thermo fan dune jumping
Custom rock sliders


What's on the menu:
Front skid plate between radiator and front suspension - probably custom built from 2.5mm gal steel

Photos of work and adventures to come
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Custom protection for radiator. Also built a plate for the washer bottle which is in the firing line
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Pregnant wife and 1 month old jeep in lithgow.

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Brand new and stock 1 year ago

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Clearance height is 425 for the front bumper and lowest point is 295 under car after RRO lift fitted

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Cb radio fitted, rear mount for arial custom mount I made and handheld unit is mounted in centre consol
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