Which way should I go??? Help!
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JK Enthusiast
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Which way should I go??? Help!
I'm a new Jeep owner and am interested in making this Jeep "mine" but would also like to enhance it's off-road ability a little (within my budget). I've only done some basic trails and loved it, but that was in my buddies TJ - not my JK yet.
Here's the deal -- I own an Unlimited X with the 17" MOAB wheels/32" tires. What I think I want to do is:
1) 3" Teraflex lift
2) 1" Teraflex wheel spacers (keep my wheels -- again, budget constraint)
3) 35" Dick Cepek Mud Country Tires
4) Bushwacker Fender Flares (got it - does not enhance performance, but I like the look
)
5) Eventually I'll replace the front and rear bumpers -- but that's after I win the lottery.
I'll be honest, I really like the look of the Stage 1 Quadratech Project JK -- so there's my inspiration.
My concerns are:
1) The Dana 30 on the front with 35" tires. I keep hearing that'll be my weak point, but I see here that a lot of people are running that combo. How much abuse would be too much? I don't consider myself a serious off-roader -- maybe one weekend a month in VA mountains.
2) 3" lift. Is there anything else I should do along with the Teraflex kit (i.e., lower control arms etc...)? Or, would anyone recommend a different kit? I don't want to go any higher than I need to clear the 35's.
My alternate plan is 2.5" lift (not sure which kit, but probably Teraflex BB), 33" Dick Cepek Mud Country or MT Baja Claws. If I go with the 33's, I'm considering the 17" AEV Pintler Wheels in Argent.
I'm really interested in your opinions, as I am torn on what path to take (no pun intended).
Here's the deal -- I own an Unlimited X with the 17" MOAB wheels/32" tires. What I think I want to do is:
1) 3" Teraflex lift
2) 1" Teraflex wheel spacers (keep my wheels -- again, budget constraint)
3) 35" Dick Cepek Mud Country Tires
4) Bushwacker Fender Flares (got it - does not enhance performance, but I like the look
)5) Eventually I'll replace the front and rear bumpers -- but that's after I win the lottery.
I'll be honest, I really like the look of the Stage 1 Quadratech Project JK -- so there's my inspiration.
My concerns are:
1) The Dana 30 on the front with 35" tires. I keep hearing that'll be my weak point, but I see here that a lot of people are running that combo. How much abuse would be too much? I don't consider myself a serious off-roader -- maybe one weekend a month in VA mountains.
2) 3" lift. Is there anything else I should do along with the Teraflex kit (i.e., lower control arms etc...)? Or, would anyone recommend a different kit? I don't want to go any higher than I need to clear the 35's.
My alternate plan is 2.5" lift (not sure which kit, but probably Teraflex BB), 33" Dick Cepek Mud Country or MT Baja Claws. If I go with the 33's, I'm considering the 17" AEV Pintler Wheels in Argent.
I'm really interested in your opinions, as I am torn on what path to take (no pun intended).
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Ohio
I'm a new Jeep owner and am interested in making this Jeep "mine" but would also like to enhance it's off-road ability a little (within my budget). I've only done some basic trails and loved it, but that was in my buddies TJ - not my JK yet.
Here's the deal -- I own an Unlimited X with the 17" MOAB wheels/32" tires. What I think I want to do is:
1) 3" Teraflex lift
2) 1" Teraflex wheel spacers (keep my wheels -- again, budget constraint)
3) 35" Dick Cepek Mud Country Tires
4) Bushwacker Fender Flares (got it - does not enhance performance, but I like the look )
5) Eventually I'll replace the front and rear bumpers -- but that's after I win the lottery.
I'll be honest, I really like the look of the Stage 1 Quadratech Project JK -- so there's my inspiration.
My concerns are:
1) The Dana 30 on the front with 35" tires. I keep hearing that'll be my weak point, but I see here that a lot of people are running that combo. How much abuse would be too much? I don't consider myself a serious off-roader -- maybe one weekend a month in VA mountains.
2) 3" lift. Is there anything else I should do along with the Teraflex kit (i.e., lower control arms etc...)? Or, would anyone recommend a different kit? I don't want to go any higher than I need to clear the 35's.
My alternate plan is 2.5" lift (not sure which kit, but probably Teraflex BB), 33" Dick Cepek Mud Country or MT Baja Claws. If I go with the 33's, I'm considering the 17" AEV Pintler Wheels in Argent.
I'm really interested in your opinions, as I am torn on what path to take (no pun intended).
Here's the deal -- I own an Unlimited X with the 17" MOAB wheels/32" tires. What I think I want to do is:
1) 3" Teraflex lift
2) 1" Teraflex wheel spacers (keep my wheels -- again, budget constraint)
3) 35" Dick Cepek Mud Country Tires
4) Bushwacker Fender Flares (got it - does not enhance performance, but I like the look
)5) Eventually I'll replace the front and rear bumpers -- but that's after I win the lottery.
I'll be honest, I really like the look of the Stage 1 Quadratech Project JK -- so there's my inspiration.
My concerns are:
1) The Dana 30 on the front with 35" tires. I keep hearing that'll be my weak point, but I see here that a lot of people are running that combo. How much abuse would be too much? I don't consider myself a serious off-roader -- maybe one weekend a month in VA mountains.
2) 3" lift. Is there anything else I should do along with the Teraflex kit (i.e., lower control arms etc...)? Or, would anyone recommend a different kit? I don't want to go any higher than I need to clear the 35's.
My alternate plan is 2.5" lift (not sure which kit, but probably Teraflex BB), 33" Dick Cepek Mud Country or MT Baja Claws. If I go with the 33's, I'm considering the 17" AEV Pintler Wheels in Argent.
I'm really interested in your opinions, as I am torn on what path to take (no pun intended).
With your budget in mind and the description of the off roading you do I would get a 2" budget lift, 33" all terrain, and front stubby with a winch.
JK Super Freak
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