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Old 11-04-2006, 11:13 PM
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What to do with a LITTLE extra $$

Ok so many of you have been very helpfull with the thread I started about offroad lights, a few of you mentioned that I should put the money towards something else. So I thought I'd get some quick opinions before I actually buy my procomp lights. Here's the current set up-
96 limited,
no locker,
removed runningboards,
truflow filter, isr, deckplate,
diff breather extension,
new headlights (hella 55/100) upgraded headlight harness,
and some random recovery gear.

So what would YOU do it you had about $100 that you were going to put into the car...yes I could save up but I'm a starving college student and well cash doesn't add up fast...
Old 11-04-2006, 11:15 PM
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new muffler and tip ?
Old 11-04-2006, 11:27 PM
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Hmm maybe I should have mentioned worth the money? Haha is there really any benefit besides sound??

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Old 11-04-2006, 11:32 PM
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i think it always helps having your motor breathe better im pretty sure a picked up a few pony's and a little better gas mileage and if you look at the stock muffler you will see what im talking about
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I'd install a CB (that with the cable and antenna would be around $100) or like Elton said, a muffler...but after labor you'd be looking at slightly more.
Old 11-04-2006, 11:34 PM
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Ya the stock muffler is freakin huge and i'm sure after 150k on it it is pretty full of crap, i'm sure it couldn't hurt, probably free up a few horsies

I have been wondering why so many people have cb's. I don't understand why they are so great I guess, I could see how nice they would be if you were out with a group of guys but otherwise...just messin with truckers on the highway? haha

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well if you ever go off road with a group or even one other rig, having a CB is a must. It really helps communicating trail obstacles, problems, stop points, laughs, etc. Also, say your broke down (alone) with no cell phone service...a CB could potentially be a life saver.
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CB gets better reception than cell? K well thats a def. posibility i'll start my research
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this one will fit under the radio Click
Old 11-05-2006, 12:48 AM
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Good to know they aren't too expensive, that one looks perdy nice, my roomate says he has a couple at his house and that i could take my pick cause he owes me so we'll see if any of them are any good.
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donate 10 bucks to yotatech
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$100?

Get Hella 500's from Autozone, or similar. Best bang for buck in lighting IMHO.
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thats what i would like to do but not sure how much i like them sticking out plus i got set of 85watt piaa bulbs i plan on useing
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what did you get ?
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Get some husky floor liners.. worth every penny!
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donate $10 sounds probable once my paypal is workin again. Floormats...naa mine are still in good shape no need. I plan to buy a new bugguard, probably from someone on here once he gets back to me-my old one got ripped off at the carwash if you saw that thread. With whatever I have left over I will invest in some lights or a new tire, I have 1 nearly bald tire, don't ask me how. Lights will be 8" procomps from a guy on ebay. I am trying to decide if I should buy his harness which includes a switch and relay or if I should just make my own. His costs ~$25.
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those lights may not fit .... make ur own harness
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may not fit...on the front bumper? I was planning to buy 4 and throw them up on the roof rack if I have the money or 2 and stick'm on the front bumper...you think they might not fit because they are too thick?
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for the front bumper there pretty thick.... how much are the lights ur looking at ?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5572789&rd=1,1

But notice the "make offer" button


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