looking for opinions....
12-28-2009, 04:12 PM
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JK Junkie
Some of the front bumpers are in the same price range, so by the time you add a winch you are looking at ~$3500.
Maybe you should settle on a budget first.
BTW, good choice tires, but since is your DD and depending on your tolerance for shifting, you may want to consider a consider a gear upgrade in the future.
Maybe you should settle on a budget first.
BTW, good choice tires, but since is your DD and depending on your tolerance for shifting, you may want to consider a consider a gear upgrade in the future.
12-28-2009, 06:31 PM
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Hey all
I am new to the forum but not new to jeeps. I recently bought a 2010 Rubicon 6 speed with all the upgrades. It was time to treat myself after grad school!
Anywho, I am starting to look into upgrades and wanted to get the opinion of the experts! Having said that, keep in mind this is both my offroad fun (20%) and daily driver (80%) so it has to manage both.
Here is what I have already ordered and am puttin on in 2 weeks when i get it all:
5 Mickey Thompson MTZ Radial Tire 35X12.50R-17
5 Series 7028 Cast Black 5-Spoke Simulated Bead Lock Wheel by Pro Comp
Rubicon Express JK 3.5" STANDARD KIT, 2 DOOR
I have been looking at the forum for ideas but it is overwhelming.. Here is what im considering doing next:
- Upgrade rear tire holder to fit 35" tire.. Ideas?
- Upgrade front bumper and add winch... Ideas?
What else should I consider? Im interested in both aesthetic upgrades as well as functional ones...
Thanks all, there is so much to do!
I am new to the forum but not new to jeeps. I recently bought a 2010 Rubicon 6 speed with all the upgrades. It was time to treat myself after grad school!
Anywho, I am starting to look into upgrades and wanted to get the opinion of the experts! Having said that, keep in mind this is both my offroad fun (20%) and daily driver (80%) so it has to manage both.
Here is what I have already ordered and am puttin on in 2 weeks when i get it all:
5 Mickey Thompson MTZ Radial Tire 35X12.50R-17
5 Series 7028 Cast Black 5-Spoke Simulated Bead Lock Wheel by Pro Comp
Rubicon Express JK 3.5" STANDARD KIT, 2 DOOR
I have been looking at the forum for ideas but it is overwhelming.. Here is what im considering doing next:
- Upgrade rear tire holder to fit 35" tire.. Ideas?
- Upgrade front bumper and add winch... Ideas?
What else should I consider? Im interested in both aesthetic upgrades as well as functional ones...
Thanks all, there is so much to do!
Good with the build !! 
12-28-2009, 07:10 PM
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Hey
Yah the cost is doable as long as I get something that does the job and looks good
Yah the cost is doable as long as I get something that does the job and looks good
Some of the front bumpers are in the same price range, so by the time you add a winch you are looking at ~$3500.
Maybe you should settle on a budget first.
BTW, good choice tires, but since is your DD and depending on your tolerance for shifting, you may want to consider a consider a gear upgrade in the future.
Maybe you should settle on a budget first.
BTW, good choice tires, but since is your DD and depending on your tolerance for shifting, you may want to consider a consider a gear upgrade in the future.
12-28-2009, 07:28 PM
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i have the expedition one rear bumper with tire carrier... its deffly a sweet bumper.. tire holder connects to tailgate so it all opens in one motion.. but if your looking to do more up grades.. i would honestly make sure you do the suspension right. you say you have the 5in basic lift. your gonna possibly need control arms, drive shafts and the whole nine yards.. i spent all of dough on my set up and now have been having to fork up my money to make my truck ride better caz my lift defly changed its ride quality and its only a 2.5in lift.. so make sure you do that but as for other up grades go with the rear bumper for the large spare.. thats my opinion..
12-28-2009, 08:03 PM
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Hey
Thanks for the advice. Right now it is just a 3 inch lift. Im hoping that does not change my ride too much but i expect it wont be like stock.
Thanks for the advice. Right now it is just a 3 inch lift. Im hoping that does not change my ride too much but i expect it wont be like stock.