Hello everyone just got my first jeep, 2008 unlimited rubicon ,can't wait to see what it can do loving this jeep!

 

Welcome to the forum. Any plans?

 

Thank you, it has a 2.5 in lift and 35's on now I'm new to this and seeing that there is so many ways to modify jk's im not sure what to do first. Maybe some rock sliders and skid plates to start but any suggestions would be great

 

Congratulations on your first Jeep and welcome to the forum! Sounds like a perfect vehicle choice. Make sure to show us some photos of it 'in action'!

Planning on any mods?

 

Thank you! It rides and drives great just some bump steer I have to look into. Doing a lot of reading on the forums, there are a lot of mods I would love to do but that little thing called money is not in abundance so I'll have to do a little at a time. It has a 2.5in rough country lift on it now, would a 1in body lift help with tire clearance or should I just remove the 2.5in and go with a little bigger suspension lift? Also thinking of adding a terraflex monster track bar I hear that is the best. maybe a cold air and throttle body spacer but I see mixed reviews on them

 

I can't think of a better way to waste money. Especially when "little thing called money is not in abundance". You'll spend a lot of money to gain nearly nothing.

 

I think you should get some new wheels. It seems like it has wheel spacers with stock wheels, I could be wrong.

 

Congrats on the new rig! Looks great as is. I think the lift at 2.5 with 35s will be fine for now, and is a very capable rig as is. Many rigs have that combo. You will get a lot of advice on what mods to purchase first. Take your time and choose wisely, taking into consideration what you have in mind as far as wheeling it.

A "monster track bar" and a CAI isn't really something u need right away when money is an issue. Also, the skid plates, although always nice to upgrade, are pretty good from factory.

I would think safety items would be a priority. Tow strap, fire extinguisher, and a winch would be a good consideration to start with, if you don't already have. Each time you take the rig out, you'll know what to get next!

Good luck brotha....!

 

I would always recommend lower control arm skids. Rugged Ridge makes bolt on ones that are simple to install, cheap, and work very well.

 

Thank you guys for replying, yes it does have 1.5in spacers on stock rims. Thank you for the advice on not getting a TBS, I've never used one so I didn't know if they did anything or not. I will scratch that off the list. I'm looking at different style black rims now trying to see what I like. Safety and recovery is important to me and plan on getting all the items you mentioned. I see there are different weights for different ones any recommendations on this? Don't want to go small or something that is overkill. Control arm skids sound like a great investment and I'll pick them up, I don't remember seeing any skid plates when I crawled under it before I bought it, I'll check again though.