I have an X and am planning to keep the D30. My rig has the following mods:

4" Superlift w/ adj track bar, TeraFlex Full Flex Arms & Steering Stabilizer, JKS Quick Disconnects, 35" tires and wheels, front bumper, rear bumper, rock sliders, EVO C2 Gussets, EVO LCA skids, upgraded headlights, exhaust & intake, a CB and various other goodies.


I need help deciding my next mod, trying to keep the budget as close to $500 (on parts, excluding labor) as possible. I would like to do all of these mods over time, but need input on where to start...Please vote. What you all decide is how I will go. Any helpful opinions and input is greatly appreciated.

1. Warn M8000
2. 5.13 gears
3. ECTED Locker Front
4. ECTED Locker Rear
5. Front CV Driveshaft
6. Rear CV Driveshaft

Thanks to all who contribute, vote, etc. I have based pretty much all of my decision on this site and haven't been steered wrong yet!

 

I have 3.21 gears currently and as far as I can tell, no LSDs...

 

bump, please don't let this thread fail. hahaha

Leaning towards gears at this point...and waiting on the winch. My only hang up is that I may need at least a new rear driveshaft soon...i can hear a sort of ratcheting sound, but only when it's cold. I'm not entirely positive its the driveshaft because it doesn't really happen unless it's cold and the boot seems to still be in tact on both the front and rear. I know its only a matter of time until one or both of them fail, so do I head off the problem now?

If I am looking at getting driveshafts, would it be more economical to price out custom shafts at a local shop, go with Tatton driveshafts, or pull the trigger on the typical Reel/Woods/Coast driveshafts???? Anyone running custom driveshafts on here? How much was it and what area of the country are you in?

Gear-wise: Anyone have input into whether to go with Yukons or Superior? I have pretty much ruled out G2, not sure of their quality.

 

I'd do the gears because you'll get the most bang for you buck with that upgrade! JMHO

 

I voted for the gears but if you are cracking it open anyhow might as well put in lockers too.

 

3.21 gears with 35s may suck but I thought lifts over 3" needed new driveshafts, so to me, it makes sense to vote for those.

 

My vote is for gears too. In my mind that help's with one of the the biggest issues on our JK's - power/driveability. If budget allows lockers would be great too, but gears alone would still be a great mod to have under your belt.

I'm curious about custom vs off the shelf shatfs too. For me those are second to gears, once I finally bust the front boot.