looking for opinions on my build: the goal for this jeep is to enjoy michigan wheelin and camping with the occasional trip out west for more spirited trails.

looking for opinions on where potential weak spots in this build up might be.....

2007 2dr X model soft top

lift:
2.5" teraflex budet boost lift
1.23" rough country body lift
bilstien 5100 shocks

tires:
35x12.5 goodyear kevlars
cragar 15x8 soft 8's

axles:
rear D44: completely stock except for a 4:88 ring and pinion and ARB locker
front D30: EVO sleeve and C gussets, LCA skids, track bar brace and damper relocate, chrome molly 30 spline shafts, 4.88 gears and a ARB locker

drivetrain:
hypertech programmer
B&M trans cooler

armor:
smittybuilt XRC sliders
rugged ridge shorty winch bumper
evap relocate
ranco oil pan armor


misc:
AEV snorkel
8000lb winch
misc recovery gear
KC slim lights

 

I would consider skipping the budget boost and body lift and getting a coil spring lift. Your stock coils will probably sag a lot with the weight of a winch and some armor, even more if you load a lot of stuff up to go camping.

I did an evap cooler skid rather than relocate, there have been some people who seemed to have issues after relocating.

 

i edited the original post. items in green i already have installed.

I have already planned on swaping out the spring spacers for teraflex coil springs after the bumper, winch and armor is in place.

I think my biggest concerns with this build is two questions:

1. Will the D30 survive locked with 35's given the planned mods?

2. Will a 2dr on 35's and a winch get you through a trail like the rubicon without constantly winching?

 

You should be fine with 35's on the rubicon. Also the spring lift is better just for spring rate, ride, and flex. A locked Dana 30 is alright as long as you Are easy on it. Good luck!

 

ya the locker in the front wouldn't be used all the time and when engaged, I would drive it like it was a locked D30 on 35's

the reason im looking to build to a 35" tire is in order to move up to a 37, 38" tire there's going to be substantially more money needed (ie new front axle, wheels, lift...ect) for a recreational wheeler and for taking a trip every couple years to moab or rubicon. a 35" tire seems to be a good compromise.

 

Any other opinions on a 35" tire being an ideal "all around tire size?

Also what are peoples thoughts on a built up D30 with 35"s

 

I think 35's are a great all around size. Still very streetable yet great off road. I would gusset the D30 but driving style plays a big part in problems with them. Go easy on it and it should hold up fine