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Looks like this will be a great build. Can't wait to see how it develops!

wgoode77

I have the stock ruby axle now. If I go the 37's route, I was thinking 5:13's. But honestly I haven't thought through it to much, b'c I can only digest so much, lol.

As to the wheels, I'm really trying to take my time and exercise patience. I think the Good Lord wants to teach me something through this...all in good time. I've created a 3 year plan that sets aside a certain amount each year and I think the plan helps me to be a good steward of the funds God has chosen to bless me with.

Believe me, I've got 'Interactive Garage' mock ups of them with and with out the wheels...tough decision!

Interactive Garage

big dr

The Volvo thing sounds like a cool mod if you can repeat it!,, I have no experience with smittybuilt, but there are a lot of people on the forums that talk large amounts of trash on their quality. I would stick with ARB. They have yet to let me down.

rsbmg

Take your time. Get the jeep out and use it. Learn what it's limitations are and address those as they come up. The biggest mistake I think people make is getting a jeep and going hog wild on it or copying what other say to buy and then they end up with a $75k vehicle that doesn't work how they had hoped. Be very picky how you part with your dollars. If you have not spent some time with it stock I think you miss an important part of setting it up how you like. So my advice would be to be patient and do your homework, ride in other jeeps and really define what exactly you want to do with your jeep.

DirtTroll

Check out ::Kilby Enterprises::. Thats where that setup came from. Not sure if they have a JK version yet though

wgoode77

Can everybody say it with me now...Warn and Factor55

big dr

We could,,, but its so expensive,, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth!!

cboggs

Good start and nice build plan. I personally would look at doing the EVO enforcer, the tires with wheel spacers, and c gussets as your next upgrade. I wish I went that route first when I built mine up as it made the biggest improvement to the ride and handling on and off road. After that, gearing to 4.88 (35") or 5.13 (37") and a new front driveshaft. The rest of the cosmetics can come later.

wgoode77

I like your advice, but I have to fork out the cash for something to carry that spare. I don't want to spend the cash for a heavy duty hinge then buy the bumper later. Although, I've been told they sell pretty easy, but there approx. $500 so I'm sure I'd be eating another $100 or more when I go to sell it.

According to your signature your running the DoubleD...have you had first hand experience with the Enforcer? You mention "biggest improvement to the ride and handling" are you referring to your DoubleD system or the Enforcer. From what I've read that long arm kit makes all the difference in the world!!! Probably a long term mod for me whether I go Enforcer or Coilover.

wgoode77

Well, a very large box came for me yesterday...Poison Spyder Brawler Rockers! That is some thick aluminum!!! And the welds are ridiculous (I thought the welds on the bumper looked good...even better in aluminum). The last pick is a small sheet of 22 gauge steel. I'll be cutting it down to size to paint and mount behind the spyder on the front bumper. The rig will have accents of orange, of which will be the orange spyder on the front bumper and others. Don't worry, it will be minimal and I'll keep it classy.

Next I'm off to FastSigns for some customer orange vinyl work. It looks sick in my head...can wait to see how it looks on the rig. Guess that's why I'm doing it vinyl...if I don't like, just peel it off. It'll really come together once the lift, rear bumper and tires are installed.