suspension first timer?
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JK Newbie
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From: yukon , oklahoma
suspension first timer?
so i have a 2dr 07 X and i want to start doing upgrades to my suspension first. I am only 17 so money is tight and what not. what should be the first thing i should upgrade?? because im not for sure
and any advice about suspension and stuff would be great because im still learning. in the end my overall goal is to have 40s with D60s but that will be quit awile, but got to star somewhere.
and any advice about suspension and stuff would be great because im still learning. in the end my overall goal is to have 40s with D60s but that will be quit awile, but got to star somewhere.
JK Junkie
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From: The San Andreas Fault
Keep in mind big lift and big tires require big mods and big budgets. If this is your first lift I suggest you start with something moderate, but effective like a 2.5" coil lift with 35s. You can do that the right way for less than $2000 in parts.
What tire size do you want to roll on before you go to 40s?
How much money do you want to spend?
What tire size do you want to roll on before you go to 40s?
How much money do you want to spend?
JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
I agree with Spinlock. If $2K is too high, consider a 2.5" BB such as from Rough Country. If you plan to wheel, a less than $10 at a local hardware store can get you parts of a more complete BB (such as from Teraflex). For tires, some Rubi take-offs can probably be had pretty cheap, and will be much better than the stock SRAs that come with an X. Right now, there's a fellow in Dallas offering five Rubi tires and wheels for $300 if you'll pick up. The RC BB can be had for $140 with shock extensions (I don't recommend the RC shocks, however--prone to leakage, though they will replace). Of course, you want to do the install all yourself--don't pay anyone. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask--I'm only across town from you and I have all of the tools necessary for this work.
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JK Newbie
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Keep in mind big lift and big tires require big mods and big budgets. If this is your first lift I suggest you start with something moderate, but effective like a 2.5" coil lift with 35s. You can do that the right way for less than $2000 in parts.
What tire size do you want to roll on before you go to 40s?
How much money do you want to spend?
What tire size do you want to roll on before you go to 40s?
How much money do you want to spend?
JK Super Freak
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I'd actually consider wheeling it stock, as the driver is the first mod.
Part of that mod is to see what matters where YOU wheel...the improvements made to conquer MOAB might differ from what works in the Pine Barrens, etc.
Part of that mod is to raise your ability to pick lines, master traction and camber control, etc.
If you start with a lifted armored locked rig, etc...you don't learn the control skills you need, as the rig does too much for you...and you tend to get into situations you're not ready for as a driver.
I've been wheeling since the '70's, and I always drive the rigs stock first...and learn the limitations and capabilities...before planning any mods.
The mods should be to make the rig do what it can't do now, that you want it to be able to do.
The mods should also be planned in a pathway...a build-path, that allows you to incrementally add to it w/o having to replace the same parts over and over again wasting money.
Sure, there are people who are experienced enough to know exactly what they want, and build the rig to the hilt before it rolls out of the driveway...but, they have the money, and experience, to have envisioned that path before they even bought the rig.
You are starting out, and do not have the perspective, or the experience, to know what YOU will prefer down the road.
(Hence this post by you)
So - As tempting as it is to DO SOMETHING NOW...in the long run, its better to see what matters to YOU first, and THEN work towards a plan to DO IT.
Part of that mod is to see what matters where YOU wheel...the improvements made to conquer MOAB might differ from what works in the Pine Barrens, etc.
Part of that mod is to raise your ability to pick lines, master traction and camber control, etc.
If you start with a lifted armored locked rig, etc...you don't learn the control skills you need, as the rig does too much for you...and you tend to get into situations you're not ready for as a driver.
I've been wheeling since the '70's, and I always drive the rigs stock first...and learn the limitations and capabilities...before planning any mods.
The mods should be to make the rig do what it can't do now, that you want it to be able to do.
The mods should also be planned in a pathway...a build-path, that allows you to incrementally add to it w/o having to replace the same parts over and over again wasting money.
Sure, there are people who are experienced enough to know exactly what they want, and build the rig to the hilt before it rolls out of the driveway...but, they have the money, and experience, to have envisioned that path before they even bought the rig.
You are starting out, and do not have the perspective, or the experience, to know what YOU will prefer down the road.
(Hence this post by you)
So - As tempting as it is to DO SOMETHING NOW...in the long run, its better to see what matters to YOU first, and THEN work towards a plan to DO IT.
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From: spencer, indiana
i was one of those a holes that had his crap before my jeep came in even. but with that said this isn't my first rodeo and i have ben into wheeling for over 10 years. i would have to say that is some good advice from teej. after a few trips out you can get what you feel you need most. maybey a skid, or a bumper winch, lift or etc... you will know after that. welcome and good luck its always nice to see a new guy coming into the sport.
JK Super Freak
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From: Austin, TX
The above is sage advice.
If you're itching to do something to your JK, consider some simple mods that will make it a better and safer rig no matter what you decide to do in the future. Some cheap, easy, and effective ones:
* Benchmark evap skid and oil pan
* Northridge headlamp upgrade
* Take-off Rubi rock rails
Teraflex makes a nice little leveling kit for $120 that'll give you some visual impact. That plus take-off Rubi tires will get you through a LOT.
If you're itching to do something to your JK, consider some simple mods that will make it a better and safer rig no matter what you decide to do in the future. Some cheap, easy, and effective ones:
* Benchmark evap skid and oil pan
* Northridge headlamp upgrade
* Take-off Rubi rock rails
Teraflex makes a nice little leveling kit for $120 that'll give you some visual impact. That plus take-off Rubi tires will get you through a LOT.
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so i have a 2dr 07 X and i want to start doing upgrades to my suspension first. I am only 17 so money is tight and what not. what should be the first thing i should upgrade?? because im not for sure and any advice about suspension and stuff would be great because im still learning. in the end my overall goal is to have 40s with D60s but that will be quit awile, but got to star somewhere.
and any advice about suspension and stuff would be great because im still learning. in the end my overall goal is to have 40s with D60s but that will be quit awile, but got to star somewhere. 