JKDinker

I thought about that too. Your right and smart to be cautious. We can all incriminate our selves.

joneszj

If I were to add it all up I think I would be shocked...best not to mess with a system that ain't broke right? Just empty every pocket...

docpanama

I have ordered all the parts for "phase 1" of my build, which will be all I do this year. Here's how it breaks down:

15x8 Cragar Soft 8's $39 each, five wheels and shipping ran $281

35x12.5R15 Hankook Dynapro MT's from my local Firestone guy, $944 for five tires installed and balanced

Skyjacker 3.5" lift with lower arms and shocks $892

Rancho Express adjustable upper arms $243

Procal AEV $129

windshield light brackets $29

Hella 500's (kit) for front bumper $44 on sale at Wal-Mart of all places

Hella 700FF's(kit) for windshield $109 at Pep Boys

stock bumper stubby chop job, free and awesome

stock fender chop, free

all together that's about $2800. If I can squeeze out a little more, I'm gonna get that universal winch plate from Harbor Freight and do a stock bumper winch mod, and call it good for a while. I'm going to post a ton of pics when everything is installed, which I hope to do tbs weekend.

QuixMc

• Took about 8 months - self employed - all built my myself in my garage.
• Smittybuilt Turn Signals = $14.24
• LED Taillight bulbs $16.00
• Taillight covers $15.00
• License Plate replacement holder $20.00
• HighLift Jack = $96.89
• High Lift Mount =62.00
• HighLift Cover $55.00
• DayStar Isolators $25.00
• DayStar HighLift Isolator $20.00
• Grab Handles $110.00
• ProComp XTREME MT2 X4 = $1,042.00
• S/B Fender Flare Kit $299.00
• WaRANTY or flare and tires $102.00
• Spider Wheel Spacers $199.98
• R/E Exhaust Spacer $45.99
• R/E 3.5 Standard Lift $899.99
• R/E Front Align Washers $11.99
• P/C 5X5 15X8 Wheels (5) $249.95
• Warranty for wheels $100.00
• Antenna $16.99
• Tire Mounting @100.00x2
• K&N Cold Air $293.00
• Batteries for CB $36.00
• Clevis Receiver $39.99
• Snatch Block $27.99
• Butt Connectors $10.10
• Hidden Falls Membership $450.00
• HillCountryCrawlers Membership $299.99
• Front Clevis (2) $15.98
• Grumper Bumper $1,400.99
• Rigid Headlights $480.99
• Warranty on Grump and lights $148.00
• R/E Geomotry Correction Relocation Brackets $99.99
• Spray Paint for Grump $7.99
• RR Magnetic Paneling $236.00
• BesTop Front Half Doors $299.99
• Steering Wheel Cover $14.99
• Rigid Light Bar $1049.00
• Rigid Halo Flashlight $110.00
• Rigid LiIOn Batt 26.00
• Trasharoo Rear Bag $59.99
• ARB Tire Plug Kit $38.99
• G2 Alum Diff Cover $118.99
• Poison Spider Diff Cover $98.99
• Viair Compressor $54.99
• D/S Clevis Isolator $15.99
• ARB EZ Tire Deflator $38.99
• ARB Chair $49.99
• Cobra HandHeld CB Radio $102.99
• Cobra 75WXST CB Radio $89.99
• 75WXST Mount $38.00
• CB Wire $15.00
• Warranty $13.00
• S/B Cargo Net 319.99
• S/B Rear Seat Cover $199.99
• S/B Front Seat Covers $202.99
• S/B Rear Tailgate Cover $49.99
• S/B Off Road Mirrors $50.00
• Husky Floor Matts $59.99
• JKS Tramp Stamp Vent $65.99
• JKS Mini Liners $69.97
• WARN ZEON 10 $997.96
• WARN wireless Remote $110.00
• M/C Short Control Arms $1,199.00
• M/C Full Overline System $2,659
• M/C Rear Seat Center Support $38.94
• M/C Sway Extensions $60.00
• 1 New Nitto Trail Grappler 37x17 Tire $395.37
• Gorilla Wheel Lugs (keyed) $48.72
• KMC RockStar 17x10 Wheels $600.00
• 4 Used Nitto Trail Grappler 37x17 tires $750.00
• AEV Fuel Caddie $340.00
• AEV Rear Tire Carrier $800.00
• Receiver Hitch $94.00
• CB Antenna $40.00
• Rough Country Dual Steering Stabilizer $130.00
• R/E High Steer $299.00
• Synergy HD TIE Rod $375.00
• Limb Risers $ 60.00
• Synthetic oils $400.00

Total = $19,802.09

1996cc

Why should we post the evidence?

shabbernigdo

The prices are rounded i dont rember the exact number.

front and rear smitty bumpers 500 a piece so 1000 total 1000
Trucklites 450 back when they came out 450
Rallylights harness 225 225
Volant Cai with the donaldson filter 330
TOTL heat hood 900
RR hood hinges 100
Teraflex rear hinge 450
Aev 2.5 lift 1000
Teraflex monster track bar 250
Teraflex swaybar links 50
Rancho drop brackets 125
Rancho SS read brake lines 75
Hutchingson rock monsters 2190
Fierce Additude tires 1300
Teraflex mo betta angle rezeppa joint 125
Gears and install kits 600

Not gonna include all the little shit.

so in total ive sent way to fkn much when you see it all listed out : ( 9170$ Ish

Jonathan_JK

I think I added it all up one time. I was around 15K. My wife checks all our accounts like a hawk. I can't get away with $h't anymore. I told her might as well ear mark 4K for my PR44 with eaton elocker before the years end. I plan on breaking that before fall... lol.. 37's on a locked 4.56 D30 is not going to last long the way I wheel. I also have plans for hydro assist so that's another 1K.... I'm starting to worrie I have a Jeep mods problem.... it's kinda like gambeling but you get parts instead of loosing all your money at the tables and have nothing to show for it.

BoraBora

Actually made a build sheet when I was procrastinating studying for finals. Here ya go:



Edit: worth noting that I installed everything except the gears, and the welding labor for some minor stuff. Woulda costed waaaayyyyy more otherwise.

Jonathan_JK

Build cost is going vary from person to person. I honestly try to catch sales, promo's, rebates, % off coupon codes, and forum discounts. Also buying from this sites for sale stuff and of course EBay.

Research is the key. But Keep in mind I saw you use the word "Investment"

Vehicles are not "Investments" in general. Unless you get a limited # vehicle with a S/N plack or specially edition...etc

They mostly depreciate and so do the mods. I can say for a fact I won't get an extra 15K for my Jeep if I tried to sell it today. I would be lucky to get .50 on the dollar for the mods.

Vehicles are more like a Tool. You buy it. It does what you want it to do. You maintain it and you use it for years.

If you want to invest in something I recommend AT&T stock slow earner but pays dividends. But you should really consult a broker.