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Offline jmk654

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Need help with some upgrades
« on: 04/ 2/09 - 02:19PM »
Just got my 04' TJ about 2 wks. ago and now have a little extra cash and want to make some upgrades.  First of all I am thinking power and fuel economy, whats the best bang for the buck?   Air intake, throttle body spacer. etc?  Do they work?  If so which brand to buy?  Next is tires, I am debating between the baja MTZ and procomp Xtreme M/T.  I am favoring the Procomp but want some opinions.

Thanks for the imput
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Offline LoneWolf

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #1 on: 04/ 2/09 - 02:29PM »
Yes they work... made a BIG difference in my Jeep. Do the Air Intake, Throttle Body spacer, Flowmaster, If money is no object get a hi-flow Cat converter and TrailJammer chip to compliment the other intake goodies.  Before I went on to tires I'd go with some rocker guards and bumpers; then tires (bigger tires will kill your fuel and power), but you can always re-gear and get it back. Just my opinion. 

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Offline Jeeper guy

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #2 on: 04/ 3/09 - 01:34AM »
If your wanting tires go MTZ's, I would go mtzs over procomp anyday...... but that is my opinion.
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Offline jmk654

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #3 on: 04/ 3/09 - 01:45AM »
why is that?
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Offline YJ_Aaron

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #4 on: 04/ 3/09 - 01:48AM »
I'd 2nd the MTZ's.  Awesome tire with great offroad traction and decent on road.  I always try to avoid pro comps due to weak sidewalls.
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Offline CRAZY LARRY

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #5 on: 04/ 3/09 - 02:00AM »
MTZ
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Offline TJ-2thousand

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #6 on: 04/ 3/09 - 02:13AM »
What about truXus MTs, or BFG MTs? I my truXus where great on and off road. But I love my new BFGs! They work great on everything!
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Offline CRAZY LARRY

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #7 on: 04/ 3/09 - 03:40AM »
TSL SX ARE ONE OF THE TUFFES TIRE OUT THERE. WEARS A LITTLE FAST GOOD TUFF SIDE WALLS STEEL BELTWH W

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Offline mike4089

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #8 on: 04/ 3/09 - 10:27AM »
i like my pro comp x terrains...just my $.02
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Offline jmk654

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #9 on: 04/ 3/09 - 11:23AM »
I am wanting something thats good off road and decent on road, the jeep is my daily driver as well. 
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Offline jmk654

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #10 on: 04/ 3/09 - 11:25AM »
As far as throttle body spacers go whats the best brand?  I seem to find a lot of Airaid on the web.  I know K&N is a popular brand but is it the best for the money? 
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Offline LoneWolf

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #11 on: 04/ 3/09 - 02:02PM »
Quote from: jmk654 on 04/ 3/09 - 11:23AM
I am wanting something thats good off road and decent on road, the jeep is my daily driver as well. 

Then go with the MTZ, you'll love em. I know several who run them and they swear by them.. of course I swear by my Krawlers... hehe to each their own.


Quote from: jmk654 on 04/ 3/09 - 11:25AM
As far as throttle body spacers go whats the best brand?  I seem to find a lot of Airaid on the web.  I know K&N is a popular brand but is it the best for the money? 

I'm a fan of the PowerAid by Airaid. There all gonna do the same; I don't think any one is better than the other. They may say they are... but in reality... it's all marketing. :P
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Offline B-Love

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #12 on: 04/ 3/09 - 08:25PM »
If you don't want to go to quite the expense of the MTZ, you might think about the Cooper STT's.  Derf1184 and I both run them and have had excellent results.  They are by far the best aggressive tire I have ever run in rain/snow. 
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Offline Track3

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Re: Need help with some upgrades
« Reply #13 on: 04/ 6/09 - 01:05AM »
Go for the MTZ's. You won't be sorry.
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