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Old 05-14-2014, 10:33 PM
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So, here is my most recent round of mods

RK 3.5” X factor long arm
fox shocks front/rear
bump stops 3” front/rear
Gear kit - 5.38 with overhaul kit
G2 black aluminum diff covers
(5) Tires 38" GY MTRs
Fox ats Steering stabilizer
RK Drag link /flip kit
XD812 17x10
Left front Hub Assembly
Front Tube Seals
Front Locker harness
Dynomax Exhaust
Alloy HD BallJoints
Trek Armor Seat Covers Black on Black
Gerber Mini Machete

Here is my list of what next. What order would you do these in?

CurrieAnti-rock front/Currie 1" sway bar rear
Synergy rear upper shock mount relocation brackets (2")
Transmission Skid plate
Axle Gussets, Sleeves
52” Light Bar
Hi Lift Jack
RK Pro Tie Rod
snatch block/recovery kit
Lower dash panel/switch bay
under seat storage drawer
Flush mount tail lights

also, is there anything that you feel is a must have that I am missing or should come before these items?
Old 05-15-2014, 12:32 AM
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1. Sleeve and gusset can't go wrong with that and it's cheap insurance.

2. Transmission skid no one ever said "good thing I have to much protection".

3. Tie Rod only because at some point you'll jack up the stock one.

4. Anti-Rock I love mine it's nice not having to disconnect anything.

5. Rear Shock brackets I got them very nice upgrade just make sure your ready to re-route your exhaust.

6. Snatch block recovery kit I put this lower on the list because typically you can piece one together over time which will save you money. Also its good practice to wheel with a buddy.

7. Hi-lift it's nice to have it when you need it.

8. Storage drawer.

9. Lights and switches togther make the wiring easier. Lights look nice but for the cost how often do you use them?
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I would definitely do the sleeve and gussets first with the 538 gear's.
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Id swap out all the steering components and sleeve and gusset the front. I'd pick up some chromo shafts to run those 38's comfortably and I'd trade down to 5.13's if you want to keep your pinion gear in one piece.
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All good advice above
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Originally Posted by D_engel
Id swap out all the steering components and sleeve and gusset the front. I'd pick up some chromo shafts to run those 38's comfortably and I'd trade down to 5.13's if you want to keep your pinion gear in one piece.
5.38s are perfect on an auto with 38s. anything less would make it unbearable to drive. pinion didnt look like it was weak and with only the 3.8L, I'm not worried about it. I will be going with dana 60s when I get my 6.4L hemi.
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Originally Posted by Gman*2007
I would definitely do the sleeve and gussets first with the 538 gear's.
which sleeves and gussets should I go with? Also, what are my choices for engine skid?



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