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    Super Moderator Getting Dirty 07JeepXK's Avatar
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    Yeah my XK didn't come with anything from the factory. Just a 4.7 liter lol first thing I did to it was front tow hooks, rear hitch and skids.
    2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete

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    x2, all mine had was a rear hitch. I had to put on all my skids and recovery points.

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    I'll never understand why skids and tow recovery points aren't standard equipment on all Jeeps.
    2006 XK 4.7L QTII

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    Quote Originally Posted by JustinS View Post
    I'll never understand why skids and tow recovery points aren't standard equipment on all Jeeps.
    $$$$$$

    Companies spend a lot of time trying to chop just a few cents off components. Eliminating skids as standard items doesnt hurt sales, saves a few hundred per unit, and lets them make more $$$ for "add ons". From a business standpoint it makes complete sense.

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    Yeah I understand the financial aspect....just think that as a company with a long history of offroading you think they would set that aside.
    2006 XK 4.7L QTII

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    Decided to be lazy and farm out the lift install, appointment set next Friday at 8am. I'll be going from there to get an alignment and the tires installed.

    2006 XK 4.7L QTII

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    I'm finally lifted!

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    After lift and tires:


    2006 XK 4.7L QTII

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