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Best first step for stock jk to make trail friendly

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Default Best first step for stock jk to make trail friendly
What step do you folks think is the best place to start in making my new Jeep more trail worthy?

I have a 2012 2 door sport s

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Skid plates, then tires
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Got a budget?

I'd go with some off road 32s if you don't want to lift. My buddy has a jeep like yours with 32" all terrains and it does great off road.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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What kind of trails? Rocks, mud, sand.... Makes a difference as to where and how to start.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Great question, I haven't driven trails where I live now...I'm in coastal Maine so lots of rocks and we have a mud season

When I look at the factory tires they look pretty wimpy

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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I agree with skids first and then tires and maybe some kind of lift.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Winch, it will get you through (almost) everything.
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Winch or rock sliders/rails.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jim hensley
I agree with skids first and then tires and maybe some kind of lift.
X2!!
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Definitely get some skid plates
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