Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>> Tracie wrote:
>>> On Sep 5, 3:38 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>>> There are several free sites that you can upload pictures to.www.flickr.comisone I use, and there are many others. Flickr is very
>>>> easy to use.
>>>> Chris
>>>>> Bill --
>>>>> I will try to get some pics later this evening. I am not very good at
>>>>> setting up links to my pics, so if I can't I may need your e-mail addy
>>>>> to send them to you. I will attempt it though.
>>>>> Frank --
>>>>> Thanks for that insight. I didn't think about that. I haven't had
>>>>> that situation happen yet, but I will remember that should I ever be
>>>>> parked at that angle.- Hide quoted text -
>>>> - Show quoted text -
>>> OK.....I think I got it right. I have uploaded some pics of my jeep
>>> on the flickr.com website. Here is the address to view them:
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/firebutie/
>> Looks good!
>>
>> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>

I personally don't like the chrome grille inserts on Jeeps. I think they
make them look too cheap. My personal opinion would to save up for your
lift if you still want it. I think the accents you have done look good,
but too much would make it look like something from that show "Pimp My
Ride" on MTV. You could think about having the bumpers painted or
powdercoated a titanium color which would match your rims and stainless
goodies, but I think that would even be too much, at least for me.
Remember, it is your ride, so do what you think you would like. I'm just
giving you my $.02 worth.

Chris

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:

>
> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>

Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
bling anyway.

Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
should be alright to drive now.

Love the color, too, I wonder why...

http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:

>
> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>

Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
bling anyway.

Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
should be alright to drive now.

Love the color, too, I wonder why...

http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:

>
> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>

Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
bling anyway.

Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
should be alright to drive now.

Love the color, too, I wonder why...

http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:

>
> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>

Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
bling anyway.

Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
should be alright to drive now.

Love the color, too, I wonder why...

http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>
> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>
> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> bling anyway.
>
> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> should be alright to drive now.
>
> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
powder coated black).

The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
side. Normal or not?

I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
of washers just in case though. LOL

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>
> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>
> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> bling anyway.
>
> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> should be alright to drive now.
>
> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
powder coated black).

The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
side. Normal or not?

I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
of washers just in case though. LOL

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>
> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>
> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> bling anyway.
>
> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> should be alright to drive now.
>
> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
powder coated black).

The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
side. Normal or not?

I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
of washers just in case though. LOL

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>
> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>
> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> bling anyway.
>
> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> should be alright to drive now.
>
> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif

Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
powder coated black).

The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
side. Normal or not?

I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
of washers just in case though. LOL

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>

I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P

Chris

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>

I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P

Chris

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>

I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P

Chris

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>

I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P

Chris

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Hi Tracie,

The Jeep looks great!

The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.

If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.

With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.

Thanks for the pics.

Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Hi Tracie,

The Jeep looks great!

The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.

If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.

With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.

Thanks for the pics.

Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Hi Tracie,

The Jeep looks great!

The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.

If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.

With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.

Thanks for the pics.

Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

Hi Tracie,

The Jeep looks great!

The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.

If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.

With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.

Thanks for the pics.

Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message

> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?

Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
firewall.

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message

> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?

Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
firewall.

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message

> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?

Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
firewall.

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message

> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?

Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
firewall.

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 6, 7:21 am, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
> dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
> firewall.

I am definitely going to have a spacer lift of some kind installed. I
originally thought I wanted a 4.5" suspension lift, but I really don't
think I will need it now that I have seen how my jeep looks with just
the increase in height from the larger tires. I think the most I want
to go would be a 2" or 2.5" spacer lift with longer shocks/longer bump
stops. Not only that, but I really don't want the expense of having
to do everything properly (i.e. new CV driveshaft and SYE) or the
potential headaches from installing a lift that high. AND I would
have to re-gear the jeep on top of everything else to be able to run
anything larger than the 31/10.5s I have on there now because I only
have the 3.07s. My wallet has nightmares just thinking about that
expense! LOL

On the upside, I really haven't noticed that much difference at all in
power loss or gas mileage with the larger tires. I have the 4.0L I-6
and when going up a decent sized hill, she stays at almost the same
speed (loses 2-3 mph) from the bottom of the hill all the way to the
top without hardly any loss of power. I have a 6 speed manual tranny,
and as previous posters have stated in the other thread, I don't use
my OD (6th gear) on the highway. Other than that, it's great.

If anyone has any pictures of their jeeps, I would love to see them.
I really enjoy being a part of this group, and it's nice to just help
each other out and give ideas/advice when needed without all the BS
that goes on in some of the other threads. I have thought about
putting SS hood latches on to replace the originals. I think that
will be the last of SS I do. I can't see replacing the footman loop
with SS as it won't look right (in my opinion). I also have the front
headlight and turn signal/side marker euro guards on order from the
gent that I ordered the rear ones from. Those are all black chrome.
I wanted the "shiny" look, but didn't want the bright "mirror finish"
look, so black chrome was right in the middle. From a distance, they
almost look like SS, but when up close, you can see the black hue to
them. I am also looking at putting the black plastic door sill guards
on the jeep too (just not the kind that you can see from outside the
jeep with the door closed).

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 6, 7:21 am, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
> dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
> firewall.

I am definitely going to have a spacer lift of some kind installed. I
originally thought I wanted a 4.5" suspension lift, but I really don't
think I will need it now that I have seen how my jeep looks with just
the increase in height from the larger tires. I think the most I want
to go would be a 2" or 2.5" spacer lift with longer shocks/longer bump
stops. Not only that, but I really don't want the expense of having
to do everything properly (i.e. new CV driveshaft and SYE) or the
potential headaches from installing a lift that high. AND I would
have to re-gear the jeep on top of everything else to be able to run
anything larger than the 31/10.5s I have on there now because I only
have the 3.07s. My wallet has nightmares just thinking about that
expense! LOL

On the upside, I really haven't noticed that much difference at all in
power loss or gas mileage with the larger tires. I have the 4.0L I-6
and when going up a decent sized hill, she stays at almost the same
speed (loses 2-3 mph) from the bottom of the hill all the way to the
top without hardly any loss of power. I have a 6 speed manual tranny,
and as previous posters have stated in the other thread, I don't use
my OD (6th gear) on the highway. Other than that, it's great.

If anyone has any pictures of their jeeps, I would love to see them.
I really enjoy being a part of this group, and it's nice to just help
each other out and give ideas/advice when needed without all the BS
that goes on in some of the other threads. I have thought about
putting SS hood latches on to replace the originals. I think that
will be the last of SS I do. I can't see replacing the footman loop
with SS as it won't look right (in my opinion). I also have the front
headlight and turn signal/side marker euro guards on order from the
gent that I ordered the rear ones from. Those are all black chrome.
I wanted the "shiny" look, but didn't want the bright "mirror finish"
look, so black chrome was right in the middle. From a distance, they
almost look like SS, but when up close, you can see the black hue to
them. I am also looking at putting the black plastic door sill guards
on the jeep too (just not the kind that you can see from outside the
jeep with the door closed).

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 6, 7:21 am, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
> dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
> firewall.

I am definitely going to have a spacer lift of some kind installed. I
originally thought I wanted a 4.5" suspension lift, but I really don't
think I will need it now that I have seen how my jeep looks with just
the increase in height from the larger tires. I think the most I want
to go would be a 2" or 2.5" spacer lift with longer shocks/longer bump
stops. Not only that, but I really don't want the expense of having
to do everything properly (i.e. new CV driveshaft and SYE) or the
potential headaches from installing a lift that high. AND I would
have to re-gear the jeep on top of everything else to be able to run
anything larger than the 31/10.5s I have on there now because I only
have the 3.07s. My wallet has nightmares just thinking about that
expense! LOL

On the upside, I really haven't noticed that much difference at all in
power loss or gas mileage with the larger tires. I have the 4.0L I-6
and when going up a decent sized hill, she stays at almost the same
speed (loses 2-3 mph) from the bottom of the hill all the way to the
top without hardly any loss of power. I have a 6 speed manual tranny,
and as previous posters have stated in the other thread, I don't use
my OD (6th gear) on the highway. Other than that, it's great.

If anyone has any pictures of their jeeps, I would love to see them.
I really enjoy being a part of this group, and it's nice to just help
each other out and give ideas/advice when needed without all the BS
that goes on in some of the other threads. I have thought about
putting SS hood latches on to replace the originals. I think that
will be the last of SS I do. I can't see replacing the footman loop
with SS as it won't look right (in my opinion). I also have the front
headlight and turn signal/side marker euro guards on order from the
gent that I ordered the rear ones from. Those are all black chrome.
I wanted the "shiny" look, but didn't want the bright "mirror finish"
look, so black chrome was right in the middle. From a distance, they
almost look like SS, but when up close, you can see the black hue to
them. I am also looking at putting the black plastic door sill guards
on the jeep too (just not the kind that you can see from outside the
jeep with the door closed).

Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
 

On Sep 6, 7:21 am, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
>
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> Normal. When the HVAC is set to Defrost, the A/C system is engaged to help
> dry off the windshield. The condensate drain is on the passenger side
> firewall.

I am definitely going to have a spacer lift of some kind installed. I
originally thought I wanted a 4.5" suspension lift, but I really don't
think I will need it now that I have seen how my jeep looks with just
the increase in height from the larger tires. I think the most I want
to go would be a 2" or 2.5" spacer lift with longer shocks/longer bump
stops. Not only that, but I really don't want the expense of having
to do everything properly (i.e. new CV driveshaft and SYE) or the
potential headaches from installing a lift that high. AND I would
have to re-gear the jeep on top of everything else to be able to run
anything larger than the 31/10.5s I have on there now because I only
have the 3.07s. My wallet has nightmares just thinking about that
expense! LOL

On the upside, I really haven't noticed that much difference at all in
power loss or gas mileage with the larger tires. I have the 4.0L I-6
and when going up a decent sized hill, she stays at almost the same
speed (loses 2-3 mph) from the bottom of the hill all the way to the
top without hardly any loss of power. I have a 6 speed manual tranny,
and as previous posters have stated in the other thread, I don't use
my OD (6th gear) on the highway. Other than that, it's great.

If anyone has any pictures of their jeeps, I would love to see them.
I really enjoy being a part of this group, and it's nice to just help
each other out and give ideas/advice when needed without all the BS
that goes on in some of the other threads. I have thought about
putting SS hood latches on to replace the originals. I think that
will be the last of SS I do. I can't see replacing the footman loop
with SS as it won't look right (in my opinion). I also have the front
headlight and turn signal/side marker euro guards on order from the
gent that I ordered the rear ones from. Those are all black chrome.
I wanted the "shiny" look, but didn't want the bright "mirror finish"
look, so black chrome was right in the middle. From a distance, they
almost look like SS, but when up close, you can see the black hue to
them. I am also looking at putting the black plastic door sill guards
on the jeep too (just not the kind that you can see from outside the
jeep with the door closed).