This year, just like last year, I went to the San Mateo 4 Wheel Parts Truck fest. I prefer to go to this truck fest because I can talk to the vendors about the parts I am looking for and negotiate to get the best possible deal. Last year I purchased a lot of parts; including springs, ARB air locker, and compressor. This year I did not actually need anything to build my Jeep but wanted to buy some accessories.
I ended up purchasing the tire carrier for the Warn rear bumper I purchased for very cheap. I also decided to buy a winch the day before the show, but I was unsure of what winch I should get. I searched through websites like Warn, that night and eventually decided I would look to get the VR8000, but then at the show I got the M8000 because I got a better deal for a better winch.
Besides these bigger items, I found a set of rock sliders for a great deal and my third member for my Ford 9 inch just got put together with an ARB locker set up for 31 spline axels. The goal is still to get both my Jeep and my Dad's put together before May, but that goal is starting to seem very unlikely.
Trevor, I am amazed at how much things you buy for your Jeep as I am sure the cost adds up, but I admire that you negotiate a price at truck fests. Is the ARB locker kind of like a steering stabilizer? Also, if your Jeep is lifted, do you experience death wobble? If it is not lifted, do you plan to lift it in the future?
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