Decided to edit this first post for any newcomers that care/don't want to read pages of BS :laugh:
Here's the list of everything I have done prior to this build:
-Tuffy full security subwoofer console
-Passenger grab handle made from exercise thingy
-Rugged Ridge front floor mats
-4wdhardware windshield decal
-New Pioneer speakers
-Removed milk jugs and side steps
I will hyperlink everything that is installed. I will try to do more "write-up" type posts with future installs. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
That was originally my plan, but I know one day I will be like "oh my rig can handle 35s" and ill buy them. So I'm kind of planning over-over built :laugh:
I don't have the ability to build my own axle to save money. And right now I'm kind of learning towards the JK44 without a locker for now. That'd put it roughly at $2k. Then I get a bolt-in axle with 35 spline chromolys and 4.56 gears.
Maybe. The cheapest locker on ECGS is the ARB at $875. Ill be putting money away this summer and Christmas, and hopefully I can get a job during the year while at school. Planning on this next summer.
I don't have the ability to build my own axle to save money. And right now I'm kind of learning towards the JK44 without a locker for now. That'd put it roughly at $2k. Then I get a bolt-in axle with 35 spline chromolys and 4.56 gears.
Got the new seat installed. Man, I didn't know I could be this comfortable driving a jeep. Every bumps that the jeep didn't smooth out, the seat did. Going around corners, the seat held my firmly in place instead of me sliding around and practically falling out like the old one.
Install went decent. Their directions absolutely suck, so we just looked at the seat, bracket, and adapter and put them on how they would logically go. I'm still able to slide forward and back, and tumble; not that I ever need to, though.
Thanks. I really wanted to color match the seats like with the PRP's, but the black looks really good with the console and rubber mats. I am beyond happy. The real test will be driving back to Boone tomorrow.
Had a couple days to really feel out the seat and I've come to a verdict.
I don't know why I didn't get it sooner. After my hour and a half ish drive back to Boone, I not only didn't have back pain, but I actually felt REFRESHED after the drive. I could drive all the way to Florida and be comfortable (apart from the jeep being apocalyptically slow, having bad brakes, and a steering wobble :rofl.
Bottom line is, the seats are amazing and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a replacement. The only issue is you cannot get a wider seat if you have the tuffy console. The lid rubs the side of the seat as it is, and the 2" wider version would simply not fit.
Also, this cool thing I've been hinting at has happened. Y'all will see something in the very near future. Not the most exciting thing in the world, but I'm excited about it.
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