$4000 to spend on lift and tires.
07-11-2012 | 08:13 PM
#41
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JK Newbie
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From: Pearl, MS
For $3k, you can run either a complete 3"-4" short arm lift with remote reservoir shocks, or you can run a 3.5"-4.5" long arm.
Teraflex, Rock Krawler, Trailmaster, Currie, Clayton, EVO, Full Traction, JKS, OME/Currie, all are interesting choices.
But, it makes little sense to do those unless you can also allocate sufficient funds for:
Driveshafts, $900-$1300
Chromoly axle shafts, $1100-$1600
Regear, $1000
Bumpers and tire carrier, $1000-$2000
Winch, $500-$1400
Engine skid, $400
Tires, $2000
Wheel spacers, $200
Front axle sleeves or truss with C gussets, $300-$700
EVAP skid or relocation, $100
Tuner or ProCal, $150-$330
CB and recovery gear
Teraflex, Rock Krawler, Trailmaster, Currie, Clayton, EVO, Full Traction, JKS, OME/Currie, all are interesting choices.
But, it makes little sense to do those unless you can also allocate sufficient funds for:
Driveshafts, $900-$1300
Chromoly axle shafts, $1100-$1600
Regear, $1000
Bumpers and tire carrier, $1000-$2000
Winch, $500-$1400
Engine skid, $400
Tires, $2000
Wheel spacers, $200
Front axle sleeves or truss with C gussets, $300-$700
EVAP skid or relocation, $100
Tuner or ProCal, $150-$330
CB and recovery gear
07-11-2012 | 08:14 PM
#42
JK Super Freak
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Kirkland, WA
Welcome to the Money Pit, where every cool mod requires 3 other supporting mods to make it all come together.
For most people, there is a huge gulf between 35" and 37" ...
35's = tires (800-1800), good 3.5" lift (1700-2500), wheel spacers (+-200)
37's = all that plus the additional thousands that planman mentioned.
If you do like I did, I started with tall 35's and finished with short 37's ...I went out of pocket the extra SIX THOUSAND dollars for a net gain of .75" clearance.
I was so happy with how it all turned out, I dropped another $40k so I could start over with another Jeep!
Good luck with your choices
For most people, there is a huge gulf between 35" and 37" ...
35's = tires (800-1800), good 3.5" lift (1700-2500), wheel spacers (+-200)
37's = all that plus the additional thousands that planman mentioned.
If you do like I did, I started with tall 35's and finished with short 37's ...I went out of pocket the extra SIX THOUSAND dollars for a net gain of .75" clearance.
I was so happy with how it all turned out, I dropped another $40k so I could start over with another Jeep!
Good luck with your choices
07-12-2012 | 05:05 AM
#44
JK Freak
Joined: May 2012
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From: Tucson, AZ
Then, forget upgrading or gearing the 44s.
Do Dynatrac or Currie 60s with ARBs.
Do either the EVO double throw down set up or the Rock Krawler system with coilovers.
With a coilover setup, the shocks and springs can be modified to handle the future weight of the Hemi upgrade.
Personally, I'd probably buy something already built instead of dropping $30k-$40k+ in mods.
For $40-$50k, you can buy a rig that cost $75k+ to buy and build.
Do Dynatrac or Currie 60s with ARBs.
Do either the EVO double throw down set up or the Rock Krawler system with coilovers.
With a coilover setup, the shocks and springs can be modified to handle the future weight of the Hemi upgrade.
Personally, I'd probably buy something already built instead of dropping $30k-$40k+ in mods.
For $40-$50k, you can buy a rig that cost $75k+ to buy and build.
10char
07-12-2012 | 07:35 AM
#46
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 62
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From: Pearl, MS
Then, forget upgrading or gearing the 44s.
Do Dynatrac or Currie 60s with ARBs.
Do either the EVO double throw down set up or the Rock Krawler system with coilovers.
With a coilover setup, the shocks and springs can be modified to handle the future weight of the Hemi upgrade.
Personally, I'd probably buy something already built instead of dropping $30k-$40k+ in mods.
For $40-$50k, you can buy a rig that cost $75k+ to buy and build.
Do Dynatrac or Currie 60s with ARBs.
Do either the EVO double throw down set up or the Rock Krawler system with coilovers.
With a coilover setup, the shocks and springs can be modified to handle the future weight of the Hemi upgrade.
Personally, I'd probably buy something already built instead of dropping $30k-$40k+ in mods.
For $40-$50k, you can buy a rig that cost $75k+ to buy and build.