Build Prices & total cost
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Tarzana, CA
Build Prices & total cost
Lets post what your builds cost. I see so many threads asking how much their build will cost, what parts etc.....
Post your mods, how much they cost and which supplier/vendor/shop etc.. Then a total after the breakdown. Maybe a few pictures too of the final product and a comment on how happy you are with it and if it was worth the investment.
This will be a great thread for newbys or even experienced to see what mods to go with how how much to budget for. Lets begin.
Post your mods, how much they cost and which supplier/vendor/shop etc.. Then a total after the breakdown. Maybe a few pictures too of the final product and a comment on how happy you are with it and if it was worth the investment.
This will be a great thread for newbys or even experienced to see what mods to go with how how much to budget for. Lets begin.
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Prince George, BC, Canada
I'll skip on all the misc accessories and just get right to the good stuff...
My total order from Northridge4x4.ca cost approx $900 and included:
-Teraflex 2.5" coil lift
-EVO C2 gussets and front lower control arm skids
-AEV Procal Module (for resetting tire size, turning off TPMS)
I think that was it...
(haven't had my morning coffee yet)
My 5 Pro comp series 98 black steel wheels and 5 33" GY Duratracs (LT285/70r17) was approx $2300
Total install price was approx $700
All these prices include the 12% tax I enjoy paying here in BC, Canada
Total cost of build so far about $4k
Next up is an ARB front bumper approx $1100...
My total order from Northridge4x4.ca cost approx $900 and included:
-Teraflex 2.5" coil lift
-EVO C2 gussets and front lower control arm skids
-AEV Procal Module (for resetting tire size, turning off TPMS)
I think that was it...
(haven't had my morning coffee yet)My 5 Pro comp series 98 black steel wheels and 5 33" GY Duratracs (LT285/70r17) was approx $2300
Total install price was approx $700
All these prices include the 12% tax I enjoy paying here in BC, Canada
Total cost of build so far about $4k
Next up is an ARB front bumper approx $1100...
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 363
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From: Fairfield, VT
a friend put this together for me a while ago. hope it helps..
JK Lift, Gearing, Skidplate, Tire, & Wheel Considerations
Build for 35” Tires (Budget is $2,500+)
LIFT CONSIDERATIONS (Budget is $400+)
Minimum 2.5” lift (1” body lift and/or flat/trimmed flares add more room)
Spacers or taller springs
Longer rear swaybar links (move stock rears to front)
Rear trackbar or trackbar relocation bracket
Extended bumpstops (fronts not required if you go with flat/trimmed flares)
Rear extended brakeline bracket (easy to fab if not in your kit) or longer brakelines
At 3” you will want an adjustable front trackbar.
Over 3” you will want adjustable lower control arms and an adjustable front trackbar.
If you add a heavy front bumper/winch, you will need a 0.75” front spring spacer to level the JK.
At 3” a 2 dr should consider a rear driveshaft, at 4” a 4dr should consider one due to steep driveshaft angles causing failures.
Lifted JK's with automatic transmissions may have stock driveshaft clearance problems with their stock automatic transmission skid and with their transmission case.
The Rubicon stock shocks are high quality. So, Teraflex and Rough Country sell kits with shock extensions.
Teraflex:
(Teraflex lifts include longer swaybar links, rear trackbar bracket, & extended bumpstops)
2.5” Budget Boost spacer lift with shock adapters is about $249, or $395 with shocks
2.5” Spring lift with shock adapters is $440, or $600 with shocks
3” Spring lift with shocks is $829, (higher than 2.5” lift and you will want to add an adjustable front trackbar from JKS for $140)
Rough Country:
2.5” Spring lift with shocks is $329 plus shipping, but you will want longer swaybar links ($40), rear trackbar relocation bracket ($40), extended bumpstops ($75), and rear brakeline relocation brackets for a total of about $500 shipped.
Superlift, Black Diamond, Zone, and others are similar. Just be sure you have all the components.
Performance Accessories or M.O.R.E: 1” body lift is about $100-$150
Xenon: Flat flares are about $500-$550 depending upon whether you go narrower or wider than stock.
GEARING (Budget is $309 for Programmer, Add $1000-1500 to re-gear)
With taller tires, you may want to add a Superchips Flashpaq Programmer for about $309 shipped to modify your tune, and to adjust for different size tires and gears. The stock gears are bearable with 35s, a Programmer, and turning off the Overdrive on an automatic or not using 6th gear on a 6 speed.
With an Automatic, 5.38 gears are best for 35”+ size tires. (5.13s if you have a Dana 30 front axle.)
With a 6 speed, 4.88 gears are best for 35” tires and 5.13 gears for 37”+ size tires.
Regearing runs about $1000-$1500 for parts labor and fluids.
SKID PLATE CONSIDERATIONS (Budget is $480+)
The stock automatic transmission skid plate can cause driveline clearance problems when an automatic JK is lifted. There is no stock engine skid plate. The stock gas tank skid plate is thin.
The stock rocker guards/sliders are strong enough to support the jeep.
Minimum recommended skid plate is the Rock Hard engine skid for $380, and EVAP canister skid for $100
TNT Customs/TREKS is selling their combo engine, transfer case and gas tank skid system for $1000
Front and rear bumpers are expensive and start at about $1000 for the pair.
Running a larger than 35” on the stock tire carrier is not advisable.
TIRE CONSIDERATIONS (Budget is $400+ for spacers or wheels and $1200+ for tires)
The stock wheels are narrow with significant backspacing. In order to run wider than a stock tire on the stock wheels, wheel spacers from Teraflex or Spidertrax are necessary to avoid tire damage due to rubbing on suspension components. The spacers are about $100 a pair.
Aftermarket wheels should have no more than 4.5” backspacing. The JKs 5x5 bolt pattern is different than the TJ (5x4.5).
If you sell your stock tires and wheels, you may be able to get $500-$700 for them to offset the cost of larger tires and wheels.
Some 15” wheels may rub the front calipers—requiring grinding some of the material off the calipers for clearance. Most 16” and 17” wheels with 5x5 bolt patterns and 4.5” or less backspacing fit with no problems.
Costco is the least expensive place to buy BFG KM2s. You have to special order them. They mount them to your wheels for carry out. They will not install the tires/wheels on your jeep.
Discount Tire Direct is also extremely compeititve in pricing and service.
Tires for 16” or 17” wheels cost about $80-$100 more per tire than for 15” wheels.
Notes:
Also plan on a CB ($100-$200 installed).
For offroading, you will need to carry tools, recovery gear, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a cooler (lunch & drinks). For more extreme offroading, plan on carrying fluids and spare parts.
37” tires require re-gearing ($1,000-$1,500), upgraded driveshafts ($1,000+), upgraded front axle shafts ($700), and more clearance from either a body lift, flat fenders, or taller lift ($600-$1,000s). 37” tires will eventually cause factory parts to fail. The factory warranty will not cover failures caused by non-factory parts.
JK Lift, Gearing, Skidplate, Tire, & Wheel Considerations
Build for 35” Tires (Budget is $2,500+)
LIFT CONSIDERATIONS (Budget is $400+)
Minimum 2.5” lift (1” body lift and/or flat/trimmed flares add more room)
Spacers or taller springs
Longer rear swaybar links (move stock rears to front)
Rear trackbar or trackbar relocation bracket
Extended bumpstops (fronts not required if you go with flat/trimmed flares)
Rear extended brakeline bracket (easy to fab if not in your kit) or longer brakelines
At 3” you will want an adjustable front trackbar.
Over 3” you will want adjustable lower control arms and an adjustable front trackbar.
If you add a heavy front bumper/winch, you will need a 0.75” front spring spacer to level the JK.
At 3” a 2 dr should consider a rear driveshaft, at 4” a 4dr should consider one due to steep driveshaft angles causing failures.
Lifted JK's with automatic transmissions may have stock driveshaft clearance problems with their stock automatic transmission skid and with their transmission case.
The Rubicon stock shocks are high quality. So, Teraflex and Rough Country sell kits with shock extensions.
Teraflex:
(Teraflex lifts include longer swaybar links, rear trackbar bracket, & extended bumpstops)
2.5” Budget Boost spacer lift with shock adapters is about $249, or $395 with shocks
2.5” Spring lift with shock adapters is $440, or $600 with shocks
3” Spring lift with shocks is $829, (higher than 2.5” lift and you will want to add an adjustable front trackbar from JKS for $140)
Rough Country:
2.5” Spring lift with shocks is $329 plus shipping, but you will want longer swaybar links ($40), rear trackbar relocation bracket ($40), extended bumpstops ($75), and rear brakeline relocation brackets for a total of about $500 shipped.
Superlift, Black Diamond, Zone, and others are similar. Just be sure you have all the components.
Performance Accessories or M.O.R.E: 1” body lift is about $100-$150
Xenon: Flat flares are about $500-$550 depending upon whether you go narrower or wider than stock.
GEARING (Budget is $309 for Programmer, Add $1000-1500 to re-gear)
With taller tires, you may want to add a Superchips Flashpaq Programmer for about $309 shipped to modify your tune, and to adjust for different size tires and gears. The stock gears are bearable with 35s, a Programmer, and turning off the Overdrive on an automatic or not using 6th gear on a 6 speed.
With an Automatic, 5.38 gears are best for 35”+ size tires. (5.13s if you have a Dana 30 front axle.)
With a 6 speed, 4.88 gears are best for 35” tires and 5.13 gears for 37”+ size tires.
Regearing runs about $1000-$1500 for parts labor and fluids.
SKID PLATE CONSIDERATIONS (Budget is $480+)
The stock automatic transmission skid plate can cause driveline clearance problems when an automatic JK is lifted. There is no stock engine skid plate. The stock gas tank skid plate is thin.
The stock rocker guards/sliders are strong enough to support the jeep.
Minimum recommended skid plate is the Rock Hard engine skid for $380, and EVAP canister skid for $100
TNT Customs/TREKS is selling their combo engine, transfer case and gas tank skid system for $1000
Front and rear bumpers are expensive and start at about $1000 for the pair.
Running a larger than 35” on the stock tire carrier is not advisable.
TIRE CONSIDERATIONS (Budget is $400+ for spacers or wheels and $1200+ for tires)
The stock wheels are narrow with significant backspacing. In order to run wider than a stock tire on the stock wheels, wheel spacers from Teraflex or Spidertrax are necessary to avoid tire damage due to rubbing on suspension components. The spacers are about $100 a pair.
Aftermarket wheels should have no more than 4.5” backspacing. The JKs 5x5 bolt pattern is different than the TJ (5x4.5).
If you sell your stock tires and wheels, you may be able to get $500-$700 for them to offset the cost of larger tires and wheels.
Some 15” wheels may rub the front calipers—requiring grinding some of the material off the calipers for clearance. Most 16” and 17” wheels with 5x5 bolt patterns and 4.5” or less backspacing fit with no problems.
Costco is the least expensive place to buy BFG KM2s. You have to special order them. They mount them to your wheels for carry out. They will not install the tires/wheels on your jeep.
Discount Tire Direct is also extremely compeititve in pricing and service.
Tires for 16” or 17” wheels cost about $80-$100 more per tire than for 15” wheels.
Notes:
Also plan on a CB ($100-$200 installed).
For offroading, you will need to carry tools, recovery gear, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a cooler (lunch & drinks). For more extreme offroading, plan on carrying fluids and spare parts.
37” tires require re-gearing ($1,000-$1,500), upgraded driveshafts ($1,000+), upgraded front axle shafts ($700), and more clearance from either a body lift, flat fenders, or taller lift ($600-$1,000s). 37” tires will eventually cause factory parts to fail. The factory warranty will not cover failures caused by non-factory parts.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 363
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From: Fairfield, VT
Planman, i remember when you posted this a little while back on the "i want to run 35's but can my 3.73's handle it?" thread. i saved it to my computer. it was a huuuuge help. thank you for all the information by the way. 
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JK Super Freak
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From: downingtown, PA
and I do all my own instal
JK Jedi
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From: Fresno, California, United States
My build cost are:
Currie rock jock 4" lift w/ rear sway bar set up= 2179.60
4 rancho 9000 shocks= 399.79
bar pins for shock mounts= 19.90
Currie front and rear track bars 215.61 ea= 431.22
install lift and shocks= 680.00
brake fluid= 10.00
alignment= 80.00
tie rod= 300.00
drag link and track bar bracket= 280.00
ups freight= 35.00
rancho steering stab.= 54.00
install tie rod and track bars= 68.00
axle tubes and gussets= 210.00
install tubes and gussets= 340.00
gear oil= 25.00
currie lca skids= 25.00
r.e. front drive shaft= 325.00
transfer case yoke= 60.00
billet clamp for steering damp.= 50.00
1 pair wheel spacers= 80.00
1 pair wheel spacers= free
tax= 200.13
total if added correctly is= $5852.64
Ouch, but all said and done I'm very satisfied.
Currie rock jock 4" lift w/ rear sway bar set up= 2179.60
4 rancho 9000 shocks= 399.79
bar pins for shock mounts= 19.90
Currie front and rear track bars 215.61 ea= 431.22
install lift and shocks= 680.00
brake fluid= 10.00
alignment= 80.00
tie rod= 300.00
drag link and track bar bracket= 280.00
ups freight= 35.00
rancho steering stab.= 54.00
install tie rod and track bars= 68.00
axle tubes and gussets= 210.00
install tubes and gussets= 340.00
gear oil= 25.00
currie lca skids= 25.00
r.e. front drive shaft= 325.00
transfer case yoke= 60.00
billet clamp for steering damp.= 50.00
1 pair wheel spacers= 80.00
1 pair wheel spacers= free
tax= 200.13
total if added correctly is= $5852.64
Ouch, but all said and done I'm very satisfied.
Last edited by mkjeep; Dec 13, 2009 at 06:37 PM. Reason: blacklisted manf