Ok. First post here. I have had my 2013 CG JKU for about 2 years now and am finally able to pull the trigger on my build. After hours and days of research and emails with manufactures and my local shop I think I have it narrowed down. I am only concerned I may be missing something. Below is my list along with links to the parts. Just looking for some constructive points or advice. Have a good one.


Lift- TeraFlex JK 4 Door 3" Lift Kit w/ 8 FlexArms, Trackbar & 9550 Shocks- https://teraflex.com/shop_items/52f1...82512953c53945


Lift cont. - TeraFlex JK 3" Front & Rear SpeedBump Kit- https://teraflex.com/shop_items/528f...d962f416e72e81


Front Bumper - Poison Spyder Brawler Lite Front Bumper with Shackle Tabs, Brawler Bar, Tub Gussets and Light Tabs in Bare Steel- Jeep JK Front Bumper | Parts & Armor | Poison Spyder Customs


Rear Bumper- OR-Fab ROCK SLIDER REAR BUMPER JEEP JK - 2/4 DOOR- Jeep | ROCK SLIDER REAR BUMPER JEEP JK - 2/4 DOOR | 83205


Tire Carrier- OR-Fab JEEP JK WRANGLER SWING AWAY SPARE TIRE/GERRY CAN CARRIER- Jeep | JEEP JK WRANGLER SWING AWAY SPARE TIRE/GERRY CAN CARRIER | 85207


Rock Guards- Poison Spyder JK 4-Dr Rocker Knockers- Jeep JK 4 Door Sliders | Jeep JK Rocker Protection | Jeep JK Rocker Sliders | Jeep JK Rocker Armor | JK Rocker Knockers | Poison Spyder


Tires x5- BFGoodrich 35 x 12.50R17LT, Mud-Terrain T/A KM2- Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | BFGoodrich Tires


Wheels x5- Pro Comp Pro Comp Series 97 Rock Crawler Xtreme 1-Piece Flat Black Steel with 5x5 Bolt Pattern in 17x9 Size & 4.25 Backspacing Qty 5 - Pro Comp Series 97 Rock Crawler Xtreme 1-Piece Flat Black Steel with 5x5 Bolt Pattern in 17x9 Size & 4.25 Backspacing Qty 5 - Quadratec


Lockers- ARB Air locking differentail Free Compressor Kit w/ Purchase of an ARB Locker or Free Heavy-Duty Compressor Kit w/ Purchase of 2- http://www.4wheelparts.com/eSearch.a...arb+air+locker

 

Welcome to the site.
Sounds like your getting off to a good start. You know it does not end there right? It never ends....
Post up photos as you progress.

 

I have limited exposure to Teraflex because I'm new to Jeeps and only have theirs leveling kit on my JKUR but for that price would a Metalcloak system be better, worse or just indifferent?

 

Yeah, I know this is just the beginning. Pics will definitely be posted once it begins. Thanks for the input.

 

I really couldn't say as this is my first build. I am sure there are those out there with much more informed opinions. For me I researched probably 10 different companies and just feel most comfortable going with teraflex. I will post more once the build is complete about the outcome and performance.

 

It really does never end. I have Metalcloak's 2.5 in kit and I love it. You can't go wrong with Terraflex though, either. The Metalcloak is just a little more expensive. If you're running stock drive shafts you're probably going to need exhaust spacers. I didn't do that and the rubber boot on the drive shaft above the crossover pipe melted.

 

Yeah, through some conversation I've been having I am leaning on throwing a front drive shaft into the build. I have seen plenty of post of people who have gone thousands of miles on and off road with no issue, But also a lot whose drive shaft didn't last a week. I don't feel like being in that camp. I'm a do it once do it right kind of guy. I know the inevitable tinkering and upgrades will follow, but at least out the gate i want the build to be as complete and solid as possible. Thanks for the input.

 

Going to be a great build. You did leave off driveshaft from the list though.

 

Love me some commando green. Just had my diff covers powder coated commando lol

 

I don't see a winch listed, you should always have a good winch to use for yourself or to help others. It usually turns into that "need it, don't have it or have it, don't need it" categories. I grew up wheeling and having the "not having and needing it" happen a lot, so I have front and rear winches now...