New X build up
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JK Newbie
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From: Santa Monica, CA
New X build up
Hello folks.
Here is my plan starting in June. Please comment on choices and relative priority.
It is a daily driver with no hard core rock climbing planned for at least 2 years.
Stage 1:
Pintler AEV 17x8.5 wheels
BFG KM2 LT285/70R17 tires (33")
OME 2" Lift
JKS front and rear track bars
JKS quicker disconnects
Stage 2:
ARB compressor+tire inflator
ARB rear locker
4.56 front and rear gears
Stage 3:
Rugged Ridge front and rear bumper (no tire carrier)
Rugged Ridge rock bars
Budget 10,000 lbs winch
Stage 4:
ARB front locker
skid plates to heart's desire
Here is my plan starting in June. Please comment on choices and relative priority.
It is a daily driver with no hard core rock climbing planned for at least 2 years.
Stage 1:
Pintler AEV 17x8.5 wheels
BFG KM2 LT285/70R17 tires (33")
OME 2" Lift
JKS front and rear track bars
JKS quicker disconnects
Stage 2:
ARB compressor+tire inflator
ARB rear locker
4.56 front and rear gears
Stage 3:
Rugged Ridge front and rear bumper (no tire carrier)
Rugged Ridge rock bars
Budget 10,000 lbs winch
Stage 4:
ARB front locker
skid plates to heart's desire
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,539
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From: Fort Wayne, IN
I think you have hit the nail on the head with the first two stages. I might consider just going up to 4.88 on the gears though. The biggest difference maker, in my opinion, is a good tire and wheel! Welcome to the forum! Just ask around whenever you have questions and someone will help you.
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Hello folks.
Here is my plan starting in June. Please comment on choices and relative priority.
It is a daily driver with no hard core rock climbing planned for at least 2 years.
Stage 1:
Pintler AEV 17x8.5 wheels
BFG KM2 LT285/70R17 tires (33")
TeraFlex 2.5" BB (or coil lift depending on budget)
JKS front and rear track bars
JKS quicker disconnects
Stage 2:
ARB compressor+tire inflator
ARB rear locker
Aussie front locker
4.88 front and rear gears
Stage 3:
Rugged Ridge front and rear bumper (no tire carrier)
Rugged Ridge rock bars
Warn 10,000 lbs winch -- ya get what ya pay for
Stage 4:
ARB front locker
skid plates to heart's desire
Here is my plan starting in June. Please comment on choices and relative priority.
It is a daily driver with no hard core rock climbing planned for at least 2 years.
Stage 1:
Pintler AEV 17x8.5 wheels
BFG KM2 LT285/70R17 tires (33")
TeraFlex 2.5" BB (or coil lift depending on budget)
JKS front and rear track bars
JKS quicker disconnects
Stage 2:
ARB compressor+tire inflator
ARB rear locker
Aussie front locker
4.88 front and rear gears
Stage 3:
Rugged Ridge front and rear bumper (no tire carrier)
Rugged Ridge rock bars
Warn 10,000 lbs winch -- ya get what ya pay for
Stage 4:
ARB front locker
skid plates to heart's desire
