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Old 11-17-2012, 07:04 AM
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I would put a Detriot in the rear or maybe a selecable locker, maybe a selectable locker or true trac in the front. Gusset the C's. Rock sliders, preferably that weld/mount to the frame not the body. Pick up on board or portable air, recovery equipment (winch with winch accesories, highlift, recovery strap), safety and first aid stuff. Maybe a leveling kit.

Or just the sliders, recovery and safety stuff and go. Your Jeep is already ready for mild trails.
Old 11-17-2012, 09:21 AM
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I do have a family member that is getting everything wholesale and we will be using his shop to put everything on...just might have somebody to the re-gearing for me. I am doing 37's with 3.5" lift that is a must for me especially when we arent using it as a DD.

im hearing the gussets and gearing will be good enough run the 37's and with the trails i plan to run i dont think that the axles are a must right now...but given that i have enough money leftover...i could do that myself...right?

all that needs to be done is repeat the same process as putting axle seals on right?? Do you guys think the locker are a must at this point?

you guys have helped out a ton!
Old 11-17-2012, 09:35 AM
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If u regear do the lockers at the same time. No point in doing the sane job twice. Unless ur short on cash.
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Originally Posted by Jeek.OlllllllO
New front axle for 37 you can go 35's with the 3.5 and you should be good and beef up that front axle
Ive had 37's for a year on a stock front D30
Old 11-17-2012, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jknit

Ive had 37's for a year on a stock front D30
Hmm fully stock? Do you rock crawl?
Old 11-17-2012, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeek.OlllllllO
Hmm fully stock? Do you rock crawl?
no I don't, but the notion that you need a stronger axel simply because you want 37's is not true, there is a whole forum on here about people who have 37's and run stock d30 up front, it's not sleeved, gussetted, or anything
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Maybe re-think the 4:10's with 37's. 513's will more likley help your 3.6 maintain a usable RPM range and keep mileage reasonable.
Old 11-17-2012, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by StuFarmer
Maybe re-think the 4:10's with 37's. 513's will more likley help your 3.6 maintain a usable RPM range and keep mileage reasonable.
It's good enough for wayoflife and his 2012 rig.
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Originally Posted by jknit

no I don't, but the notion that you need a stronger axel simply because you want 37's is not true, there is a whole forum on here about people who have 37's and run stock d30 up front, it's not sleeved, gussetted, or anything
Your right maybe for on road use you will be fine maybe mud im not to use im not an expert but im saying it from a rock crawling point of view if you rock crawl with a d30 and 37 you will break stuff quick! Thats just my opinion.
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Was checking out offroad evolution and saw they have the BDS and Currie 4" lifts.

Anybody know much about either? Might go with a different lift, but looks like a decent price for the items received. If no good things are said about either..no biggy...think i will probably get their EVO Mfg 44 Magnum Sealed JK/TJ Axle Sleeves and EVO Mfg C2 Axle Gussets for good insurance and just keep my stock drive shaft.

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