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    Purely as a matter of convenience as you're in Pyrmont, these guys are probably your closest non dealership Jeep specialist in Five Dock http://www.atvautomotive.com.au/ . I used to drive past here for work all the time, and although the sign out the front says Land Rover, Jaguar and Mini specialist, the workshop was always full of JK's lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Elio S View Post
    Purely as a matter of convenience as you're in Pyrmont, these guys are probably your closest non dealership Jeep specialist in Five Dock http://www.atvautomotive.com.au/ . I used to drive past here for work all the time, and although the sign out the front says Land Rover, Jaguar and Mini specialist, the workshop was always full of JK's lol
    Have had great service from ATV in the past - they're very clued up on wranglers

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    I also live just around the corner from ATV.

    ATV are very clued up on AEV packaged mods to Wranglers. AEV do very good stuff, but its a tiny (and more expensive) part of the Jeep modification world. They did everything they could to dissuad me from certification as part of modding my jeep. Just not interested in being involved. Costs quoted to do it were astronomical, followed by a litany of reasons not to do it. The ATV finished product is very good, its just imo a limited approach, and I dont like what appears to be an unwillingness to be tested by the authorities.

    I went elsewhere and ultimately have settled with Sam at Hills. The Jeep is literally with the certifier at the track as I write. Last update from the VSCC certifier "another well presented jeep from Sam, flying though the testwork".

    I recommend Hills 4wd.

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    If you are serious about your Jeep mods then engineering cert should be part of the plan.
    Disappointed to hear anyone advising against it.

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    Thanks Elio for the recommendation!

    I've actually already paid them a visit. I went on a Saturday morning to inquire about wheels and tires. The shop was dead and Frank was happy to talk my ear off about all kinds of potential mods. Nice guy! Dru is spot on in mentioning that they stick to AEV - If that manufacturer has a solid reputation then I don't disagree, but it is somewhat limiting.

    I'll take this opportunity to give AJ's a shout out as well... I sent the jeep to them for our 96k servicing, plus replacing all front ball joints and a few minor ticks, and it's now in better shape than when we bought it in December. Avi was very accommodating and communicative, and I'm really happy with their work.

    As for mods, I'm pretty sure I'll be sticking with regulation tires for now, but when I'm ready to jump to 35s, certification will definitely be part of my plans. Driving without valid insurance is madness. It was great meeting Sam on the Mt. Airlie trip, and I'll definitely look to Hills 4x4 as I contemplate future upgrades.

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    Pam hauled about 25Kg of steel through 2 airports on her flight home from the states last week... She's a saint!

    We've now added the end caps to our Smittybilt XRC bumper, making it the full width of our vehicle.

    That should save us a potential defect notice, and all that remains is to wire up those fog lamps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mohawk View Post


    Pam hauled about 25Kg of steel through 2 airports on her flight home from the states last week... She's a saint!

    We've now added the end caps to our Smittybilt XRC bumper, making it the full width of our vehicle.

    That should save us a potential defect notice, and all that remains is to wire up those fog lamps.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Mohawk View Post


    Pam hauled about 25Kg of steel through 2 airports on her flight home from the states last week... She's a saint!

    We've now added the end caps to our Smittybilt XRC bumper, making it the full width of our vehicle.

    That should save us a potential defect notice, and all that remains is to wire up those fog lamps.
    Nice.


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    Finally replaced the worn out Bighorn tyres...

    We're now riding on 35x12.5 R17 BFG KM2s, fitted to Mickey Thompson Classic III wheels.


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