FFIrish
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Well today my wife was able to install some grab handles. I think she did an awesome job! 
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My first JK build...
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FFIrish
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I was having a pretty slow day at work today, so my wife brought the jeep by so we could install the flares. Now for the price these Smittybilt flares actually aren't that bad. I like the new look it gave the jeep.
Couple of before pics, right before we ripped the old flares off.
Got one removed, didn't take any pics of the install, I was in work mode and forgot.
Heres what she looks like after the flares. I really enjoy how they look. The bumper on the other hand, something needs to done about that......
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Couple of before pics, right before we ripped the old flares off.
Got one removed, didn't take any pics of the install, I was in work mode and forgot.
Heres what she looks like after the flares. I really enjoy how they look. The bumper on the other hand, something needs to done about that......
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FFIrish
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Now for some new inner fenders to cover up some of the engine and wiring. Gonna go with the ACE inners. Gotta fill these holes!! Hahaha.
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FFIrish
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I'm still waiting on the ACE inner fenders to ship so I decided to print up some decals to put on for the 4th.
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Well the builds on hold until the parts decide to ship, but made a trip up to Fort Stanton to check out the old base. Took a few pics of the jeep and found a small trail to check out.
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CrazyTrainJK
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Looking good :thumb:
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Well after a long wait I finally received my ACE inner fenders. I must say I was very disappointed. They didn't fit very well. I had to do some more bending to get them to go where they needed. The hole for the light didn't line up. I had to drill it slightly bigger than what it calls for. I ordered their inserts as well, and well..... they didn't fit either. Had to do some more bending to get em to go on and even then they didn't fit right. But I got em on. Took almost 2 hours. The only thing I didn't have trouble with was wiring the lights. They do look good, but wasn't worth the wait to me.
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FFIrish
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The next upgrade on the list is a tire carrier. I'm thinking of the body mounted carrier from poison spyder. Anyone have any recommendations? I looked at the DV8 but i want a carrier that has mounts for rotopax. Also gonna be getting bumpers soon.
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FFIrish
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I guess the tire carrier wasn't the next upgrade. Ended up getting some new headlights. 
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FFIrish
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Dang it's been a while! Been working on a few things. Got the spare tire mount removed and a tramp stamp in its place.
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FFIrish
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New radio. Cheaper alternative to one with built in navigation, this one uses the apple CarPlay. 
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FFIrish
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New tire carrier arrived yesterday. I decided on the Poison Spyder body mounted one. Paints drying as I'm typing this.
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What radio is that?
Build is looking good. I am thinking about those flairs but I will probably just cut and reuse the factory liners.
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FFIrish
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It's a JVC kwv730bt. Was on sale at Best Buy. I was gonna reuse my liners but I liked the look of the ACE liners
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jknikos
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So how did it go with the tire carrier? I think it will look awesome!
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Oh forgot to mention, the flares are good for the money and look great in my opinion, but they really don't offer any protection when rocks come flying out of the tire tread.
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Mybadjk
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Looks good! Idk if you got the older or newer model xrc flares. But if they're the ones with taps. Add a couple more on the bottom on each side.
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