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my build-what shoud be next?

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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So I got a 2011 2DR rubicon the end of Oct and this is what I have done so far and wonder what you guys would do next.
1) front RR XHD bumper w/winch (with normal winch recovery gear)

this weekend installing
2) RR Sway Skid
3) Riddler Skid covers, front and rear
4) ViAir 400P portable air

so here is the next items
poison spyder evap skid $90
Rock Hard Jeep JK Wrangler Oil Pan, Transmission & Dual Catalytic Converter Skid Plate $379
and a 2 1/2 lift TeraFlex lift with speed bumps... $800-$1000
I was thinking the lift should come last then I could level it and all after all the added weight. but maybe the lift would be better then the rock hard skid and evap skid...

other items needed
hi-lift jack and mount ~$150
CB Radio, corbra ~$110.... antenna and line are already hooked up,, via HAM setup.

I will probably have the lift installed since I don't want to deal with the suspenion mods... death wobble...etc...

type of 4 wheelin,, some rock crawling, but most of my 4 wheelin will be exploring.. at the same time I don't want to have to turn around just becuase there might be a few obstales either. as long as experience allows for it....

any comments, thougths on whats the next mod should be...
thanks

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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What about recovery gear? I would invest in that and the CB near the top of your list.
Once I lifted mine, skidplates fell lower on my priority list.
You can also do the evap relocation mod. I did this and love it.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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X2 to recovery gear. At least shackles and a snatch strap. CB radio. Wheels and tires? I always use safety, function, looks as a guideline.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 08RedRecon
What about recovery gear? I would invest in that and the CB near the top of your list.
Once I lifted mine, skidplates fell lower on my priority list.
You can also do the evap relocation mod. I did this and love it.
I was hoping to put the hi-lift jack off since getting the winch,,, I know winch can't take care of everything... CB, having a Ham setup.. not sure how hi up I want to put the CB, I can listen just not talk..

thought about the evap relocate kit, but have read that some guys are getting engine lights coming on that are hard to clear so I thought just covering it might be the better way.???.... either one is probably good.

biggest question is $400 for the skid or go do the lift and speed bumps first.?
your thinking lift... via what you did..

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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a high lift has many more uses than just a manual winch.

for $60-$80 or whatever it is, a highlift can get you out of some very sticky situations
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SoupSandwich
X2 to recovery gear. At least shackles and a snatch strap. CB radio. Wheels and tires? I always use safety, function, looks as a guideline.
I updated the list,, I do have the recovery gear that is used with the winch..

as for tires and wheels, not until these ones need replaced.. 32's work good,, and I;ll probalby only go upto 33's

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rafi
a high lift has many more uses than just a manual winch.

for $60-$80 or whatever it is, a highlift can get you out of some very sticky situations
I'm hereing this a lot... I have only used one once and that was 26+ years ago..
so ok maybe I need to get the hi-left jack...

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Recovery gear gets my vote as well.

EDIT: Just saw your post....lift it!
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