What order should I build in?
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What order should I build in?
So I put on the TF 2.5" Coil/Shock lift in August along with 295/70R18 Nitto Trail Grapplers. I am loving it so far but am trying to budget the next build steps. looking for advice on what I should do next. The wish list is like everyone. Bumpers (front / rear) Rack, Winch, Front Discos, Tracbars, Skidplates, etc.. I curious as to those that have gone through this.. What is the best item to do next?
Little background info.. its 2007 JK Sahara. I know when I put on my kit my front axel is about 1/4" - 1/2" shifted to the passenger side. I had my new spare on the tailgate for 4 months before the rattle started so right now that is off the jeep except for long trips and trail runs.
The goal is to have a great family jeep me and my wife, son (10 months), German Shephered and I can take camping for many years. I don't have much experience on trails, but would like to grow in to them. That meaning, I would like to start easy and build in to the extreme trails. The Rubicon will be a trip, just not for a few years.
So.. if that is my goal.. how should I build? What do I need for the occasional easy trip in Colorado this summer and how should I add on so I can tackle trails like the Rubicon down the road?
Top thoughts now are Adj Front Track, quick Discos, and Rock Rails (besides the obvious need for a tire carrier).. but not sure this is the best order....
Let me hear those of you out there that have been at this for a while..
EDIT: as I do not have a ton of cash to spend on these, my goal is to buy stuff a couple of months apart or at my B-day (August) or Christmas.. hence the need for an order as I might only get one or two things by the spring..
Little background info.. its 2007 JK Sahara. I know when I put on my kit my front axel is about 1/4" - 1/2" shifted to the passenger side. I had my new spare on the tailgate for 4 months before the rattle started so right now that is off the jeep except for long trips and trail runs.
The goal is to have a great family jeep me and my wife, son (10 months), German Shephered and I can take camping for many years. I don't have much experience on trails, but would like to grow in to them. That meaning, I would like to start easy and build in to the extreme trails. The Rubicon will be a trip, just not for a few years.
So.. if that is my goal.. how should I build? What do I need for the occasional easy trip in Colorado this summer and how should I add on so I can tackle trails like the Rubicon down the road?
Top thoughts now are Adj Front Track, quick Discos, and Rock Rails (besides the obvious need for a tire carrier).. but not sure this is the best order....
Let me hear those of you out there that have been at this for a while..
EDIT: as I do not have a ton of cash to spend on these, my goal is to buy stuff a couple of months apart or at my B-day (August) or Christmas.. hence the need for an order as I might only get one or two things by the spring..
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1/4 - 1/2" is not far from being perfectly centered...
from the faq's and personal experience, most people under 3" wont need a adj. trackbar.
diff covers is a personal preference/ security if you tend to bottom out or scrape the bottom of the jeep often.
from the faq's and personal experience, most people under 3" wont need a adj. trackbar.
diff covers is a personal preference/ security if you tend to bottom out or scrape the bottom of the jeep often.
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I am in CO as well and have been wheeling my JK more often and on a lot harder trails.
I got a coil lift and front adj track bar with front discos brake lines rear bracket, etc.
I definitely need a rear track bar and some decent rocker protection.
Front drive shaft is on the top of the list though with rocker armor at second. After I get some armor in that section, I can start to really test the Jeep out on some of the even harder trails here in Colorado
I got a coil lift and front adj track bar with front discos brake lines rear bracket, etc.
I definitely need a rear track bar and some decent rocker protection.
Front drive shaft is on the top of the list though with rocker armor at second. After I get some armor in that section, I can start to really test the Jeep out on some of the even harder trails here in Colorado
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I am in CO as well and have been wheeling my JK more often and on a lot harder trails.
I got a coil lift and front adj track bar with front discos brake lines rear bracket, etc.
I definitely need a rear track bar and some decent rocker protection.
Front drive shaft is on the top of the list though with rocker armor at second. After I get some armor in that section, I can start to really test the Jeep out on some of the even harder trails here in Colorado
I got a coil lift and front adj track bar with front discos brake lines rear bracket, etc.
I definitely need a rear track bar and some decent rocker protection.
Front drive shaft is on the top of the list though with rocker armor at second. After I get some armor in that section, I can start to really test the Jeep out on some of the even harder trails here in Colorado
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After reading it again, hypothetically, adj track bars and quick discos sound like your top picks. But you can always throw other great inexpensive mods in with those.
Either a evap skid or relocation, stubby bumper or cut fenders, and still start a fund for some JK protection. It is so hard to pinch my darn pennies
Either a evap skid or relocation, stubby bumper or cut fenders, and still start a fund for some JK protection. It is so hard to pinch my darn pennies
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After reading it again, hypothetically, adj track bars and quick discos sound like your top picks. But you can always throw other great inexpensive mods in with those.
Either a evap skid or relocation, stubby bumper or cut fenders, and still start a fund for some JK protection. It is so hard to pinch my darn pennies
Either a evap skid or relocation, stubby bumper or cut fenders, and still start a fund for some JK protection. It is so hard to pinch my darn pennies
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Evap canister is a fuel system component. I relocated mine for $2.
Other protection I guess depends on your trail selection. My JK is getting more into rocks so body armor is becoming necessary.
But a lot of trails in CO can be done bone stock being as they are mostly just steep dirt roads in the mountains
Other protection I guess depends on your trail selection. My JK is getting more into rocks so body armor is becoming necessary.
But a lot of trails in CO can be done bone stock being as they are mostly just steep dirt roads in the mountains