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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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What tranny and gears do you have?
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Stock 3.73 gears
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Do a front bumper and winch. Bank the rest for 35" tires and a re-gear.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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If the lift is over 3" and you're still running stock heard I'd go toward a regear. If not, I'd get duff covers and under armor skids. There are few things you can't get over with a little extra clearance and the extra protection when your clearance isn't enough
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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Gears* diff** stupid phone...
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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If you wheel it monthly and drive it daily and don't know what to spend the money on the I'd say don't spend it!

Obviously there is nothing you need so wait until you find that need and then you'll have the cash to spend and maybe more!!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Well let me say this, i want more capability offroad
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Winch and recovery gear, an evap and oil pan skid, and gussets would be first on my list
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepkid850
Well let me say this, i want more capability offroad
Regear, locker, or lockers. (depending if you get selectable or automatic) Daily driver would be good to think about a selectable. But might be more then the $1500.00 w/regear. This would be the best improvement reguarding capability, considering you have a lift tires, and front bumper. You can wait on the winch if you don't wheel alone.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Doesn't sound like you go off road much because then you would know what you need. Just saying. Practical best suggestions based on experience are
1/ rear bumper and tire carrier (you WILL end up ruining your rear tailgate) and the rear hits on ledges.
2/ spiderweb shade full package. AMAZING! But, is your jeep soft top or hard top? I can't tell from my phone. Is it auto or manual? If soft top get shade.
3/ if auto you seriously need to consider an auxiliary oil cooler. HUGE difference!
4/ maybe you should consider a headlight upgrade, we are handicapped in this area.
5/ regearing and lockers, you aren't reaching your potential without it. And it will save your ass when needed.
6/ a programmer like super chips or similar. Major difference in performance. Again depending on manual or auto.
7/ a very cheap mod that makes life so much more pleasant in a wrangler is window vent shades. Trust me.
8/ having a practical tool kit isn't going to hurt either.
9/ winch (duh)
10/ snorkel if there is any chance of any water ever. (Heavy rain flooding etc.)
My suggestions are based on my experience driving a LOT in my jeep as a dd and offroad. I don't know if your the kind of person who is able or wiling to work on your own jeep or if you go to the dealer for every bug that lands in your windshield but nobody here will argue thee suggestions. They are almost basic necessities. $1500 won't go far but its easier to buy cheaper things than expensive so if you have it now go with the most costly option. Easier to save up $500 or whatever later on.

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