My planned upgrades.
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JK Newbie
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From: Annapolis, Maryland
My planned upgrades.
So I currently have a stock 2011 JK 6-spd 2 door and after researching the forums for a couple months (almost a year haha) and saving up some $$ I'm planning on doing the following upgrades (installing myself) come july:
1.) Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor Mid Arm suspension system,
2.) Tom Woods 1310 rear drive shaft,
3.) Bilstein 5100 shocks,
4.) LoD Midwidth Front Bumper,
5.) LoD stubby rear bumper and tire carrier,
6.) Warn VR 10,000 Self Recovery Winch
7.) LoD Rock Sliders
8.) Goodyear Duratrac or Kevlar 35/34s.
Do you guys have any suggestions about the stuff I have planned (installation tips possibly) such as anything else that I might possibly need to do or is anyone running a similar set up that has any input? Thanks for your time.
1.) Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor Mid Arm suspension system,
2.) Tom Woods 1310 rear drive shaft,
3.) Bilstein 5100 shocks,
4.) LoD Midwidth Front Bumper,
5.) LoD stubby rear bumper and tire carrier,
6.) Warn VR 10,000 Self Recovery Winch
7.) LoD Rock Sliders
8.) Goodyear Duratrac or Kevlar 35/34s.
Do you guys have any suggestions about the stuff I have planned (installation tips possibly) such as anything else that I might possibly need to do or is anyone running a similar set up that has any input? Thanks for your time.
JK Freak
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From: Moss Beach, CA
10,000 lb winch seems like overkill for a vehicle that weighs in at less than 4000 lbs.
If you think you'll be doing a moderate amount of winching, you might think about stepping up in quality rather than quantity.
Just my 2 cents.
If you think you'll be doing a moderate amount of winching, you might think about stepping up in quality rather than quantity.
Just my 2 cents.
JK Enthusiast
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From: San Diego, CA
Hi,
I am going to buy a very similar setup myself soon, except I plan for the long arm kit. Question - why do you need to replace the driveshaft? Because it's a 2 door Jeep? I have a 4 door and after a phone call with Rock Krawler I was convinced that no drive shafts need to be replaced in my case; so just making sure.
I am going to buy a very similar setup myself soon, except I plan for the long arm kit. Question - why do you need to replace the driveshaft? Because it's a 2 door Jeep? I have a 4 door and after a phone call with Rock Krawler I was convinced that no drive shafts need to be replaced in my case; so just making sure.
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JK Newbie
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For a 2 door it's recommended to replace the rear drive shaft because the angle caused by the lift puts tension on the drive shaft and pinoin flange. From what I've heard, a the rear drive shaft on a 4 door doesn't necessarily need one for lifts up to 4''. Food for thought though, I've read in multiple places that this may be fine for on the road but if you go off roading and experience extreme flex and other factors you could possibly damage the drive shaft.
JK Enthusiast
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From: San Diego, CA
For a 2 door it's recommended to replace the rear drive shaft because the angle caused by the lift puts tension on the drive shaft and pinoin flange. From what I've heard, a the rear drive shaft on a 4 door doesn't necessarily need one for lifts up to 4''. Food for thought though, I've read in multiple places that this may be fine for on the road but if you go off roading and experience extreme flex and other factors you could possibly damage the drive shaft.
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So I currently have a stock 2011 JK 6-spd 2 door and after researching the forums for a couple months (almost a year haha) and saving up some $$ I'm planning on doing the following upgrades (installing myself) come july:
1.) Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor Mid Arm suspension system,
2.) Tom Woods 1310 rear drive shaft,
3.) Bilstein 5100 shocks,
4.) LoD Midwidth Front Bumper,
5.) LoD stubby rear bumper and tire carrier,
6.) Warn VR 10,000 Self Recovery Winch
7.) LoD Rock Sliders
8.) Goodyear Duratrac or Kevlar 35/34s.
Do you guys have any suggestions about the stuff I have planned (installation tips possibly) such as anything else that I might possibly need to do or is anyone running a similar set up that has any input? Thanks for your time.
1.) Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor Mid Arm suspension system,
2.) Tom Woods 1310 rear drive shaft,
3.) Bilstein 5100 shocks,
4.) LoD Midwidth Front Bumper,
5.) LoD stubby rear bumper and tire carrier,
6.) Warn VR 10,000 Self Recovery Winch
7.) LoD Rock Sliders
8.) Goodyear Duratrac or Kevlar 35/34s.
Do you guys have any suggestions about the stuff I have planned (installation tips possibly) such as anything else that I might possibly need to do or is anyone running a similar set up that has any input? Thanks for your time.
Front Axle Housing Mods because of the 35's
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ght=front+axle
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