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Most of us are always looking to squeeze more horsepower out of rides. Now Edge Products makes a solution that allows you to increase the horsepower on your TJ 4.0 liter by a whopping 20%. Oh, and the best part…it’ll take all of an hour to complete the upgrade!

This miracle horsepower kit is called the Edge Trail Jammer . Edge products has become wildy popular in the diesel performance market with their Edge Juice performance chips, but now you can get similar gains from a gas motor.

The Trail Jammer Kit includes a performance module that tunes your 4.0 liter for max power, a machined throttle body for better engine response and a cold air intake system complete with lifetime filter.

The Edge Trail Jammer Kit is available online for around $650 which might sound a bit steep at first, but for the raw horsepower gains (not to mention the smile on your face the first time you press the gas peddal) it’s well worth the dough.

Gibson is a staple in the performance exhaust market. So it’s no surprise they’re one of the first manufacturers to market with an exhaust system for the 2007 Jeep JK.

Aftermarket exhuast systems are a great way to increase your engine’s horsepower and the Gibson cat back system is no exception. Typical horsepower gains average in the 15-20 horsepower range. That’s horsepower you can feel when you step on the go pedal. You’ll alse enjoy increases in both torque and fuel efficiency.

Gibson’s cat back systems are available for both 2-door and 4-door JKs and come in either aluminized or stainless steel. Either way, you’ll love the sound. Gibson catback systems produce a rich throaty sound that’ll turn heads without drowning out your stereo.

With an average install time of 1-2 hourse, the Gibson cat back sytem is fairly simple to hang and includes everything you’ll need for installation. Includes mandrel bent exhuast tubing, Gibson Superflow muffler, stainless steel tips and zinc-plated hangers.

The Gibson cat back system for your JK can be had for around $380 and is available online at a variety of dealers.

Looking for a way to lift your JK on the cheap? Many manufacturers are offering what’s called a “budget boost” kit. The basic design of a budget boost kit is to lift your Jeep via spacers on the front and rear suspension. Many manufacturers even offer options that allow you to utilize the OEM shocks your Jeep came with.

The Teraflex Budget Boost is one of the best kits on the market. It comes in two varieties…one with extended shocks and one with adaptors that allow you to utilize your factory shocks. Along with front and rear spacers, the kit includes spring retainers, bumpstops, and hardware.

Installing this kit on your JK will give you 2.5 inches of lift and allow you to clear up to 35 inch tires with absolutely no drilling or welding. Installation is pretty simple and at just $229 for a “shockless” version, it’s an economical solution to putting bigger meats under your JK.

Serious Jeepers are always looking for more clearance. Lift kits, elaborate spring overs, shackle reversals, etc., etc. have become commonplace setups on the trail.

Now there’s yet another way to get more clearance: Tube Fenders. These tubular additions will give your tires somewhere to go instead of rubbing on the stock fenders, not to mention they’ll save your rig from scuffs and scars that routinely happen on the trail. The average tube fender setup will yeild an additional 1.5 inches of clearance at the back of the tire and 1 inch at the front.

Tube fenders are available from a variety of sources, but Poison Spyder Customs puts out the best product. Poison Spyder’s fenders are constructed of .125 wall tubing and utilize all the factory mounting locations.

At around $500, tube fenders are a tad expensive, but they’re well worth the investment if you’re serious about your wheeling.

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