X2 on the skidplates. That exhaust loop is way too exposed.

 

Pics of your JK? What skidplates does the rubicon come stock with and what plates would be needed? Pics of your plates?

Thanks for all the responses!

 

Check out the EVO Protek skid system. It was one of the first mods I did to mine. WOL has a good write up for the install.

Sorry on my phone or I'd link it. Just type it in the search box.

 

Awesome! Thanks

 

This is what I thought too. But after almost 50K miles I am still waiting for my first set of tires to wear out. If I had it to do over I would have gone straight to 35s. I would have been a lot happier and could have gone a lot more places over the years. You could buy a set of 305/70/17s (BFG-KM2s or GY Kevlar) with a set of wheels and get away with a budget boost for a while. Sell the BB when you are done with it. 34s would be better looking than 33s, and with a 2 door and a BB you could do some decent trails.

 

I put a 2.5bb on my rubi. Still running stock rims and tires. I personally like the flex room. I would get a bb and some rims/tires. Then buy a lift lift and sell the bb. I slowly started replacing all my lift conponents with used parts from other forum members. To me its cheaper and its a variety of brands instead of all one.

 

Will the stock shocks not fit with 3" of lift?

right now I am leaning towards the bumper and winch first. If I can find a deal(and buyer for my stock stuff) on wheels and tires I would do that.

I found a good pics of the wheels I want:

 

I'd recommend new shocks with a 3-inch. Or get the 2.5 inch coil lift with shock extensions if u have rubi shocks.

 

Thats what i put with my shocks. Cant even tell it has extensions

 

Whats first? Everyone does something different. i loaded in some tools and recovery gear. Then I found we were always going out later in the day and getting caught on the trails after sunset, so we added lights and upgraded the headlights. We want to go to 35's, so we added a lift. While we had everything apart for the lift we added c-gussets and axle sleeves to avoid damage to those parts. Since we had the front differential open and drained we added some heavy duty differential covers. Hopefully we will get out with the forum group or local clubs and they often require a CB, so we added a Cobra 75. We are planning on some trips this summer, so we recently ordered the LoD front and rear bumpers and a winch. After all, we needed the ability to self-recover on the trips as we often hit the trails alone. The tailgate is also at increased risk of damage from the weight of a 35" tire, so an aftermarket carrier is recommended. We still have the stock wheels and tires with spacers. The next upgrade is likely the 35's.

The first thing you should do is drive it and see what you would like to do next.

Have fun building it.