Protection for Stock Wheeling
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Seminole, FL
Rockers are the most vulnerable part of a Jeep so at the very least pick up some Rubi Sliders or ACE Sliders. If your going to put the full weight of the Jeep on them your better off getting sliders that are frame mounted like the EVO's or weld on ACE's.
Most everything else will hold up fairly well seeing as your already taking care of the Evap.
While they arent really necessary I would look at a set of quick disco's as they make things go a lot quicker at the trail head. An air source is a necessary piece of equipment if your going to wheel. That and load up on recovery and first aid gear. I always bring enough gear for an overnight stay just in case.
Rob
PS: Gusset your C's, the second most vulnerable parts of a JK.
Most everything else will hold up fairly well seeing as your already taking care of the Evap.
While they arent really necessary I would look at a set of quick disco's as they make things go a lot quicker at the trail head. An air source is a necessary piece of equipment if your going to wheel. That and load up on recovery and first aid gear. I always bring enough gear for an overnight stay just in case.
Rob
PS: Gusset your C's, the second most vulnerable parts of a JK.
Front disconnects are probably the cheapest way to get some great added performance for little $.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 401
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From: Cookeville TN
1-30' strap with loop ends, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and relocate the steering stabilizer (about $100-125 for all 4)
2-some type of rocker protection (it'll save you from rocks, stumps, door dings, rampaging shopping carts...)
3-evap skid and some type of
oil pan protection (skid or cover)
4-wheel it, then make further choices based on the needs for the type of wheeling you do
2-some type of rocker protection (it'll save you from rocks, stumps, door dings, rampaging shopping carts...)
3-evap skid and some type of
oil pan protection (skid or cover)
4-wheel it, then make further choices based on the needs for the type of wheeling you do
Last edited by slider_68; Apr 25, 2013 at 07:44 AM.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,350
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From: Lake Forest, Ca
My bad....should have said $50+....not $500..
My point is that the canister sits there asking to be torn off. If you have a state that checks emissions, you need to either skid it or relocate it if you plan on wheeling. Otherwise, it's going to get wrecked an awful lot of times and even though it's cheap to replace in parts, you still need time to install a new one or have a dealer do it which adds to the cost. Spending $65 to relocate or $99 to skid it is worthwhile.
And yes, adding sliders is also a must. Little things like tree stumps can destroy the thin sheet metal we have. My brother in law destroyed his Sahara steps because he slipped off a small stump on a very basis trail. He now runs my old Rubi sliders which have done well for him.
Others have recommended oil pan skids which should be on the top of the list, diff covers (I don't think they are necessary if you've ever watched the Youtube video that tested them with guns....held up pretty well), control arm skids (rear lowers tend to get the most abuse).
Someone also mentioned the steering stabilizer. I wouldn't skid this but relocate it but chances are if you destroy this, you will likely have bent your tie rod too so I'd just run it stock until that happens then look to upgrade all the steering components.
get a decent set of sliders, throw a skid or relocate the evap canister and do either a separate oil pan skid or one of the combo skids and a stock jeep van pretty much hit any trail at that point. Then start fixing your crushed muffler, steering components, control arms, ball joints, driveshafts, etc...
My point is that the canister sits there asking to be torn off. If you have a state that checks emissions, you need to either skid it or relocate it if you plan on wheeling. Otherwise, it's going to get wrecked an awful lot of times and even though it's cheap to replace in parts, you still need time to install a new one or have a dealer do it which adds to the cost. Spending $65 to relocate or $99 to skid it is worthwhile.
And yes, adding sliders is also a must. Little things like tree stumps can destroy the thin sheet metal we have. My brother in law destroyed his Sahara steps because he slipped off a small stump on a very basis trail. He now runs my old Rubi sliders which have done well for him.
Others have recommended oil pan skids which should be on the top of the list, diff covers (I don't think they are necessary if you've ever watched the Youtube video that tested them with guns....held up pretty well), control arm skids (rear lowers tend to get the most abuse).
Someone also mentioned the steering stabilizer. I wouldn't skid this but relocate it but chances are if you destroy this, you will likely have bent your tie rod too so I'd just run it stock until that happens then look to upgrade all the steering components.
get a decent set of sliders, throw a skid or relocate the evap canister and do either a separate oil pan skid or one of the combo skids and a stock jeep van pretty much hit any trail at that point. Then start fixing your crushed muffler, steering components, control arms, ball joints, driveshafts, etc...