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    Beginner Toolkit

    Thanks. Torque list is extensive. Ace, thanks for your list.
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    Beginner Toolkit

    Should I carry an impact wrench for everything over 14?
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    Beginner Toolkit

    Thanks. Where do I get the torque specs for the different fasteners? Do I need a shop manual as well?
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    Beginner Toolkit

    How abut these to start? I would pickup a 22 and 24MM wrench separately. Why the torque wrench? I have a big crescent wrench. Socket Set...
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    Beginner Toolkit

    Thank You.
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    Beginner Toolkit

    2023 wrangler 392 XR stock. Already had her on the trails.
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    Beginner Toolkit

    I am new here. I have a new jeep and am going to be headed to Colorado this Sept. I have installed a winch, have shackles, tree strap, tow strap, snatch block, tire repair hit, air compressor, air down tool, and fire extinguisher. I am now starting on the tool kit. I have read about toolkits...
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Time for an update. On March 8th I flew to Bloomington IL to pick up my 392. What a day. Left the house for the airport at 7:30am. Finally got to Bloomington at 3:15. The dealership had me out in an hour. I took backroads for the first 125 miles. It was raining and not pleasant but I...
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Ok. What would be a happy medium? I need some kind of step but I want protection.
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Thanks! I just found this. I am now considering the Signature Series.
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Got the Jeep home at 0100 last night. 500 miles in 8 hours. What a trip. I will be replacing the factory sliders. Looking at LOD. I like to Destroer series For the steps. any comments about these I should know before pulling the trigger?
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    I found a 392 XR with the front camera about 8 hours from home. Thursday I am flying up to pick her up. Super excited. That first 500 miles keeping my right foot under control is going to be a challenge.
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Thanks!!
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    The deal I found on the Rubicon didn’t work out. However I have found a new blue 392 that includes the front facing camera. I hope to pull the trigger on this vehicle this week. It isn’t at my local dealer but about 200 miles away. Unfortunately, it does not have the recon package or the...
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Today I found a used 2022 JL Rubicon with 15k miles. It has 35” tires on factory wheels. I drove it. It has all the options I would want plus add a trunk, aftermarket slider/steps, and a roof rack. It is a hardtop. The only issue I noticed was that the tires needed balancing. Attached is the...
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Talked to my GF last night. She grew up in Colorado Springs and was excited to get to re-visit some of the off road places where she hung out as a teenager. We still have more To talk about but it looks like it will happen.
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    Ok. Perfect. Do I need rock sliders? Are the factory ones good enough?
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    She doesn’t bitch. She knows that’s a fast way out. She supports everything I do. She knows I don’t have any interest in marriage. It’s a great relationship.
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    thank you. Any specific options? Sliders, steel bumpers, etc? Factory or aftermarket? what size winch? Should I get the 35 inch tire package?
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    New Jeep for a New Adventure

    My girlfriend and I have a wedding 3 hours west of Colorado Springs to attend in September. I have always wanted to go out west and experience some real off road trail driving and this could be the perfect opportunity. I haven’t approached her about this yet. Before I talk to her, I need to...
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