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bostonbuckeye17 06-22-2011 01:58 PM

UPGRADES: What should I do next?
 
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What should I do next? Here are my current mods:

35x17x12.5 Goodrich BFG M/T tires
AEV Pintler 17" Argent Rims
3" BDS Lift
Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper
Superwinch + Synthetic Rope
No doors, no top (for now)
Steel Blue 4 Door Unlimited Rubicon


Here are things to consider:

I have a lifetime bumper-to-bumper warranty, so I don't want to do anything too crazy to an expensive component (like the engine or transmission) that I can get replaced for free. If I mess with it...there goes any shot at getting it replaced (I plan on keeping this thing forever, and I'm 30)
I live in California for the next 3 years, then...who knows. Probably Florida or Colorado next, possibly DC.

Here's a pic.

Merlin4979 06-22-2011 02:28 PM

How about some armor? If you fill out the "About Me" section, we'll know what else you have, and then can make some recommendations based on what it looks like you might need next.

But you might also look at some diff covers, skids, gussets, Superchip Flashpaq, etc.

tsaylor1979 06-22-2011 02:33 PM

I am a noobie, but I think it would be a good idea to get a rear bumper w/ a tire carrier.

JayKay69 06-22-2011 02:36 PM

i would get either gears, rock rails, or rear bumper and tire carrier

tcdawg 06-22-2011 07:38 PM

That 35 is going to really rag out your rear door. Get a tire carrier for sure first!

sringer 06-22-2011 07:53 PM


Originally Posted by tchaap (Post 2363670)
That 35 is going to really rag out your rear door. Get a tire carrier for sure first!

i agree here. i have that same tire...bfg km2 35x12.5x17...i just got my lod for it. it goes on as soon as my jeep is out of the shop. cant stress enough how important it is to get that off the door. then skid plates and gussets and sleeves :thumbsup::beer:

eastcoasting32 06-22-2011 08:15 PM

grill mod or custom fenders maybe? hahaha you've got a good looking jk. love those rims

glomb23 06-22-2011 09:34 PM

I'd say rear bumper/tire carrier, flat fenders, regear. Looking good though. :beer:

Huck271 06-22-2011 10:50 PM

I would recommend the rear tire carrier as suggested.

If you start wheeling a ton, I recommend a couple of easy mods.

1) Aux Oil Cooler - if you haven't over heated yet, you haven't wheeled hard enough
2) Extend the Breather lines on your diffs
3) CB - you will really want this when you start wheeling in a group
4) Relocate your evap cooler - you start wheeling hard you will be glad you did
5) protection for your oil pan - with 35s and your lift, you could easily drive off a rock and expose this critical component to damage and engine failure on the trail. Simple preventative effort hear could go a long way.

None of the above are more than $100 but each is a great idea if you haven't done them yet.

I would also add some mud and dirt, that Jeep is too clean!

Huck:thumbsup:

bostonbuckeye17 06-22-2011 11:17 PM

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how about this??? :)
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Originally Posted by Huck271 (Post 2363881)
I would recommend the rear tire carrier as suggested.

If you start wheeling a ton, I recommend a couple of easy mods.

1) Aux Oil Cooler - if you haven't over heated yet, you haven't wheeled hard enough
2) Extend the Breather lines on your diffs
3) CB - you will really want this when you start wheeling in a group
4) Relocate your evap cooler - you start wheeling hard you will be glad you did
5) protection for your oil pan - with 35s and your lift, you could easily drive off a rock and expose this critical component to damage and engine failure on the trail. Simple preventative effort hear could go a long way.

None of the above are more than $100 but each is a great idea if you haven't done them yet.

I would also add some mud and dirt, that Jeep is too clean!

Huck:thumbsup:



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