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Hey guys,
Thanks for all your replies...
Totally agree @banshee and @nanook and @lujabe has evidence of it right there...It all sounds familiar to what I've heard in previous car communities before...I thought maybe mods externally and less on the engine performance / enhancement side it might've been more accepted from 4wd company's considering the lifestyle & culture of off-road usage...

I'll head to my local Jeep dealership(Parramatta) and have a chat with them, tbh I just want a decent bull bar + winch -so atleast i can get myself out of trouble, and maybe some all terrain tyres.

Maybe MOPAR might be the go for now...I'll let you guys know what they say..

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If you are looking at an aftermarket bulbar, then maybe go for one of the reputable brands like TJM or ARB.

If push ever came to shove over a warranty claim you'll have more of a leg to stand on then if you fitted a Chinese ebay special.

I'm not sure what Jeep supply as a dealer fit bulbar, but there must be something. Most dealers of all makes align themselves with aftermarket suppliers.

Mopar also supply a 2" lift through the dealership. Not sure what the brand of shocks they use but the springs are Lovells. There is a bit more body roll with the Mopar kit but you can always change it out once the warranty expires. I kept my Lovell springs but replaced the shocks with Fox and it tightened the ride right up.
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I'm not sure what Jeep supply as a dealer fit bulbar, but there must be something. Most dealers of all makes align themselves with aftermarket suppliers.
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There is a Mopar 10th anniversary bar that can mount a winch, but expect to pay through the roof.
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There is a Mopar 10th anniversary bar that can mount a winch, but expect to pay through the roof.
Pretty sure it's from AEV, Just overpriced coz it says Mopar

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If you are looking at an aftermarket bulbar, then maybe go for one of the reputable brands like TJM or ARB.

If push ever came to shove over a warranty claim you'll have more of a leg to stand on then if you fitted a Chinese ebay special.

I'm not sure what Jeep supply as a dealer fit bulbar, but there must be something. Most dealers of all makes align themselves with aftermarket suppliers.

Mopar also supply a 2" lift through the dealership. Not sure what the brand of shocks they use but the springs are Lovells. There is a bit more body roll with the Mopar kit but you can always change it out once the warranty expires. I kept my Lovell springs but replaced the shocks with Fox and it tightened the ride right up.
I see what you're saying, I haven't had a chance to go into TJM or ARB, however i saw a good looking smittybilt bumper from SBR with an optional winch too haha > http://www.sbroffroad.com.au/Smittyb...Modular-Bumper

That lift could be something to enquire about - did you get that?
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I see what you're saying, I haven't had a chance to go into TJM or ARB, however i saw a good looking smittybilt bumper from SBR with an optional winch too haha > http://www.sbroffroad.com.au/Smittyb...Modular-Bumper

That lift could be something to enquire about - did you get that?
The Smittybilt XRC is a really good looking bar. I was considering one for a while there.

Mine had the MOPAR 2" lift when I bought it. Even though I've owned plenty of 4WDs over years I come from a performance car background. Because of that, I found the OEM lift too floaty and there was too much body roll for my liking. I kept the original springs but replaced the shocks with Fox performance ones and it tightened it right up.
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