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You got a good point there. thx Maybe after I sell this extra ReadyLift 2" Leveling Kit I just listed for sale. (y) Any suggestions on systems?

My only worry on any system is the warranty. Double check with your service adviser if it's an issue, I know in the past these weren't issues but with the newer motors somewhere I heard dealerships are dinging customers on them.

That being said, I heard some good things about the S&B Cold Air intake. They are about $300, quite a bit cheaper than the Mopar one, which isn't quite out yet.

The other ones I know of is the AFE Momentum GT, which is a bit pricer, about $450 or so. There is also the Vararam Air Grabber, which is around $350 as well.

The Vararam is kinda cool looking, but I heard has some issues from some posters here. The other ones I mentioned are your traditional cold air box near the fender.

BTW - What did you think of your ReadyLift kit? Is it the one with the UCAs?
 

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My only worry on any system is the warranty. Double check with your service adviser if it's an issue, I know in the past these weren't issues but with the newer motors somewhere I heard dealerships are dinging customers on them.

That being said, I heard some good things about the S&B Cold Air intake. They are about $300, quite a bit cheaper than the Mopar one, which isn't quite out yet.

The other ones I know of is the AFE Momentum GT, which is a bit pricer, about $450 or so. There is also the Vararam Air Grabber, which is around $350 as well.

The Vararam is kinda cool looking, but I heard has some issues from some posters here. The other ones I mentioned are your traditional cold air box near the fender.

BTW - What did you think of your ReadyLift kit? Is it the one with the UCAs?
I was thinking S&B I had one in my Cummins. ReadyLift is awesome rides smooth as stock. Yes I got it just for the UCAs and MotoFab leveling 2.5” spacers. Thx
 

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For you guys with the light bar behind the skid plate grill... I'm thinking of adding one in the next couple weeks. Do you get any pattern affects or shadows on the ground? Must be some, right?
Here is a 30" Auxbeam light bar installed behind the lower skid plate grill. Pretty easy install, just mounted to the 3 braces that are behind the lower grill once you remove the plastic cover on the backside. Here is the one I purchased off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T9GBWYE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Which wheels are those?
 

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Udiaz1 How do you like your AFE cold air intake? Any noticeable difference? I can get one from a local shop for 30% off tight now so am considering grabbing one. I had one on my Gen 1 Raptor and it improved sound and throttle response.

I‘ve got an AFE intake on my truck too. Super easy install and I did notice some nice differences. I've got an exhaust cutout on my truck so when it’s closed (stock sound) I can majorly hear the difference, especially when you hit higher RPMs where the intake sound is deep and loud. I think my throttle response got a bit better and it feels quicker (I think it promised +26hp?). I have a heavy foot so I can’t tell you about mpg gains though.

My one complaint which doesn't bother me as much anymore is when the throttle body is open, whether on full acceleration or just a tap, there is this high pitched almost whistle which sounded like a leak at first but I think it sounds cool now.
 

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I‘ve got an AFE intake on my truck too. Super easy install and I did notice some nice differences. I've got an exhaust cutout on my truck so when it’s closed (stock sound) I can majorly hear the difference, especially when you hit higher RPMs where the intake sound is deep and loud. I think my throttle response got a bit better and it feels quicker (I think it promised +26hp?). I have a heavy foot so I can’t tell you about mpg gains though.

My one complaint which doesn't bother me as much anymore is when the throttle body is open, whether on full acceleration or just a tap, there is this high pitched almost whistle which sounded like a leak at first but I think it sounds cool now.
That’s awesome. That’s going to be my next upgrade a good full intake system.
 

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Parked across from a 4th gen Rebel at work this morning...our trucks make the old ones look quite dated..and small! View attachment 37979

For sure. Right after I got mine, a guy who just bought a 2018 within a few days came to check out my new body style. He got his after the 2019s were out and got a good deal so he went with the older one thinking it was not a big difference. I think he had a lot of buyer's remorse when he really checked out mine. Then he told me what he paid as if it was a deal he had to take. It was a few thousand less than I paid and mine was almost fully loaded. He got sad when I told him what I paid. I am sure he did the math in his head that for like $30 more per month, he could have had a 2019.
 

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For sure. Right after I got mine, a guy who just bought a 2018 within a few days came to check out my new body style. He got his after the 2019s were out and got a good deal so he went with the older one thinking it was not a big difference. I think he had a lot of buyer's remorse when he really checked out mine. Then he told me what he paid as if it was a deal he had to take. It was a few thousand less than I paid and mine was almost fully loaded. He got sad when I told him what I paid. I am sure he did the math in his head that for like $30 more per month, he could have had a 2019.

Yep - I almost bought a leftover 2018 but then got my 2019 for almost the exact same price. I happened to look online at 2019s two nights before I was heading out to buy the 2018 and thank god I did haha.

Same experience at Home Depot!

Yours really makes the difference with those 37s! Looks monstrous.
 

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All those trucks are air ride so they could be lowered down.... just FYI. The second one here looks Down to me.

But the 5th gen is so much better lol. I don’t even like the 4th gen one.
 

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Yep - I almost bought a leftover 2018 but then got my 2019 for almost the exact same price. I happened to look online at 2019s two nights before I was heading out to buy the 2018 and thank god I did haha.



Yours really makes the difference with those 37s! Looks monstrous.

Waaaaay better with the 2019- good for you! It’s the headlights that I don’t like about the last gen. They look droopy or sad or something.

Also, yes I think it’s pretty sweet that all of the first gen rebels are air ride, much easier to throw stuff in the bed
 

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