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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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'13 JKU Sport, Manual, 3.73, Billet Silver Metallic.

So today I order my TF 2.5 coil lift, Bilstein 5100's, and the 17x8.5 (-6mm) MB TKO's. My wheels will be on my Duratrac 285/70/17s. Everything should be here within the next two weeks. I'll post pics one I get it all in and installed. Im stoked!!

So my question is, what should I be saving for next? Eventually, I will go up to 35's, but probably not until next year after the 285's wear out. I am torn between doing my bumpers and fenders next or doing the driveshaft and gears.

This is doubling as my DD and weekend warrior, but my daily commute is less than 5 miles.

Thoughts?

Thanks for the input!

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Man if it was me I would change the drive shafts later on the jeep brand new and congrats on the ride I would get the bumper and fenders done leave the suspension for now I'm running the same setup and no worries only thing is I have everything TF and just wait till it starts to break then get em changing

By going with 285/70/17 it feels very smooth and your not really stressing anything save up for the regear once you get your 35's or 37's

Yes pics would be nice good luck on your decision ...

This is mine waiting on the front bumper
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Did you get an exhaust spacer for the lift? If not you will need to do something for that. Then I'd do some type of armor or bumpers. You can save by trimming your own fenders.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by matprovo
Did you get an exhaust spacer for the lift? If not you will need to do something for that. Then I'd do some type of armor or bumpers. You can save by trimming your own fenders.
Yes, I got the exhaust spacer. I am leaning towards the bumpers next then the bushwacker flat flares down the road. I actually got SRC side armour as my first purchase so my kiddos would have a step to help them get in the door.

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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Wheels are on! I'll post pics later
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Bumpers! You've got more offroad capability, so now you need more recovery capability. Or maybe a tire carrier to get that heavy 33 off the tailgate?
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