Quote (KoJ @ Sep 6 2014 04:12am)

LOL  4 wheel parts catalog jeep, how original

If your not going to use it off road don't bother, and if you are going to use it off road, half that shot is a joke

Quote (AXIS @ Sep 6 2014 10:29am)

IMO I would cut some cost from the wheels and tires and put into an actual suspension lift and not the budget kit.
I like the Pro Comp 7069s and if you go with a 16" rim you can get them for just over $100 each. Then if you go with a 16" rim you can get some Kuhmo KL71s for $250 each
Thats the setup I run currently and they have been great tires on and off road. Very quiet for a MT too.

Smittybuilt has a bad reputation for producing low quality stuff with lots of fitment issues. Poison Spyder on the other hand has awesome quality, but you pay for it.

I think the biggest thing to decide is what you plan on doing with your Jeep. If its 99% daily driver and will almost always be on road than a budget boost isnt a problem. If you plan on rock crawling than it will be a problem.
I also wouldnt bother with the intake.

Lastly, if you upgrade wheels you will likely need a new carrier to support the additional size and weight. That can range a LOT in price depending on how you do it. Ive just got mine behind my rear seats. Fits absolutely perfectly with no room to move (although I do need to strap it down still...)




I will agree that a LOT of that list is not going to be useful off road, but not everyone needs beadlocks, built axles and long arm suspensions.

Quote (KoJ @ Sep 6 2014 09:03pm)

You do t need a snorkel, if you put your truck in water your going to have nothing but problems.


1000$ on wheels and non beadlock? Retarded
Get some 100$ a piece procomps get 17inch wheels, that's where the industry is going

Shity built build junk generic junk that looks ugly, either spend a little more or don't bother.

The fender flares are ok, but there are cheaper/better built ones. 350$ for fender flares is expensive

Don't bother with the intake 300+$ for something that's not helping you do anything is lame.

Look at the maxxis big horns, they are a good aggressive tire and less than the bf's or even cooper or general tire makes some good mts for cheaper

What is the good latch kit/luver kit? What do you need those for


And the floor matts, you can get cheaper ones that do the same thing







What do you actually plan on doing with the truck?  Because based on the list you posted, it sounds like you wana do a lot of mall crawling

Quote (KoJ @ Sep 6 2014 09:33pm)

I'm trying to help you spend the $ in the places that help the most, cosmetic stuff does nothing


Like I asked what do you want to do with the truck and how much do you have/want to spend?

Quote (KoJ @ Sep 6 2014 09:42pm)

So less of a hard core off reader and more of a expedition/trail truck

When I get home from Iowa I'll list some stuff out for ya

Quote (KoJ @ Sep 6 2014 09:03pm)

You do t need a snorkel, if you put your truck in water your going to have nothing but problems.


1000$ on wheels and non beadlock? Retarded
Get some 100$ a piece procomps get 17inch wheels, that's where the industry is going

Shity built build junk generic junk that looks ugly, either spend a little more or don't bother.

The fender flares are ok, but there are cheaper/better built ones. 350$ for fender flares is expensive

Don't bother with the intake 300+$ for something that's not helping you do anything is lame.

Look at the maxxis big horns, they are a good aggressive tire and less than the bf's or even cooper or general tire makes some good mts for cheaper

What is the good latch kit/luver kit? What do you need those for


And the floor matts, you can get cheaper ones that do the same thing



What do you actually plan on doing with the truck?  Because based on the list you posted, it sounds like you wana do a lot of mall crawling

Quote (AXIS @ Sep 6 2014 10:04pm)

The only thing I disagree with is the latch kit. Some get some serious hood flutter at highway speeds. The upgraded hood latches can help. I doubt the louver kit would have any noticeable effect unless you are really combating high heat.




Imo I would go in this order
Cut the OEM fenders ~Free
Get the wheels and tires installed (cut fenders should give plenty of clearance for 35s for on road use) ~$1500 if you skip the 5th wheel for now.
Lift kit (price varies a lot for $1k will get you a good 2.5" kit)
Then work on bumpers and what not.


I ran cut fenders with the 35s for a few weeks. Even flexed a little there was still clearance. Not a good setup for off road but you can do it until you get a lift together.

Id pass on the snorkle for now. A stock JK is rated as being able to drive through 36" of water. Add a 2.5" lift plus a few more inches from the bigger tires and you are well over being capable of driving through 3 foot deep water. Do you plan on doing more than that soon (I dont! Although I have driven through a river a few times. Its fun.)

Quote (Tracerz @ Sep 6 2014 10:12pm)

Yeah the louver is pure aestetic saw it on a few (pictures seemed like a cool project for later on)

So lets see how does this look to start?
The pro comp wheels allow for more of a budget on the lift which is deffinetly the right choice

Bf Goodrich35 x 12.50R17LT, Mud-Terrain T/A KM2  $1,589 (5)
Pro comp Series 51, 15x8 with 5 on 4.5 Bolt Pattern - Gloss black  $275    (5)
And what lift should I look for??