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Old 29-04-2009
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Hi Guy's
I have just ordered my new JK Unlimited CRD auto,due in about 2 to 3 months
I have been reading everything i can about JK's over the last 6 months.
I would like some opinions on the setup, I am currently looking at doing.
this will be a daily driver as I am in sales,but also do alot of offroad and touring.
This needs to be set up at the dealer,so it can be claimed as a work expence.

how would it drive,do the cop's hasell you about the 35" any thing that you would fit after having a jk for a while.

ARB front and rear bar
Rear Air locker
AEV 3.5 lift
315x75x16 STT or MTZ on procomp steel rims 4.25 offset
zennon flairs
AEV snorkel
towbar
solid diff covers
4.56 diff gears
long range fuel tank
sluch floor mats
grab handles
sill gaurds

Thanks guys
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Sounds like a nice setup. Personally I'd choose the MTZ's and I'd choose ARB diff hats over the solid ones.
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thats a pretty cool setup.
ours is fairly similar, just missing the long range tank.

plus ours is a rubicon, so most of those things came with it, plus a few extras

xenon flares... i thought i was going need them, but the tyres only JUST stick out past the stock flares, and if you're running the mud flaps front and rear, when looking from the rear of the vehicle (which the the end that stones get flicked out of, they cover the tyres fine (ive got MT Baja Claws 315/75/16's on 16" ProComps with 4.25" BS). So, you might be able to save yourself a grand there if you dont need them.

we got the original rubicon rocks rails, and they've been great (have taken quite a few hits that would have otherwise been a trip to the panel beaters). mopar have since released another version of them with extra tubing along the side, that would be good to have to help get in, especially now its been lifted

Are you getting the ARB winch bar, or just their rock bar?
I'd suggest the winch bar even if putting a winch in now isnt in your plans. Given all the gear you're getting now, its probably going to be something you'll want one day.

The only other thing that came to mind was maybe the Off Road Group (i think its called that) package with the factory rear locker and sway bar disconnect a better option than the ARB Airlocker - i've got no idea of the prices of these btw, it was just a thought.

You must be excited Looking forward to seeing it when its all done!
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I got ORG with my manual 4dr CRD, cost 3k.
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ARB only do one front bar for the jk
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ARB only do one front bar for the jk
Actually ARB make 2 front bars for the JK, but only one style is available in Oz

Sounds like a very well planned set up on your drawing board.I can't wait to see the finished product What colour JK are you getting
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Ditto what Tonks said about ARB diff covers over Solid - ARB have drain hole, Solid's do not ('tis a major pita if you overfill), and the ARB looks better!

MTZ's ... can't go past them & their customer service/back-up of their product is phenomenal ... have read lots of horror stories about Coopers crapping themselves & the coy. only giving moderate, if any, assistance. Yes, yes guys I know they're under the same coy. umbrella, but totally different cust service if you have troubles!

Had to jam the brakes on in the wet at traffic lights recently & was amazed at how brilliantly the oh so quiet MTZ's pulled up ... latte & briefcase didn't move
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