I have a 12jku auto with aev 3.5 lift, 35" tires and flat fenders. I have only been off raod once since I bought it and I want to start getting off road more often with out the fear of breaking something. I bought the jeep originally because I love being able to take off the doors and hard top and enjoy the outdoor feeling and look. I didn't think there was any place close that I could take it off road so I didn't get a rubicon figuring I wouldn't need the front dana 44 or lockers. Now I have found that a place called roush creek is a reasonable distance and I want to make my front as strong as the rear.
I am confused about which way to due that. I have read about gussets and sleeves and axels and I've read about people swapping out to a pro rock or terra 44. my questions are: is it even worth doing gussets, sleeves and axels and gears(I plan on going to 37's) or would it actually be cheaper to get a pro rock or terra 44. 2: do these front differentials come ready to bolt in or are they just the housings. 3: what are the best type of lockers for a 2012 jku. 4: would I have to have a locker in the rear at the same time or could I wait and save a little ? I don't plan to go do a bunch of rock crawling but i want to know that if I do go on the rocks I'm not going to break something . I plan to increase my off road time to once a month. any help will be appreciated
I am confused about which way to due that. I have read about gussets and sleeves and axels and I've read about people swapping out to a pro rock or terra 44. my questions are: is it even worth doing gussets, sleeves and axels and gears(I plan on going to 37's) or would it actually be cheaper to get a pro rock or terra 44. 2: do these front differentials come ready to bolt in or are they just the housings. 3: what are the best type of lockers for a 2012 jku. 4: would I have to have a locker in the rear at the same time or could I wait and save a little ? I don't plan to go do a bunch of rock crawling but i want to know that if I do go on the rocks I'm not going to break something . I plan to increase my off road time to once a month. any help will be appreciated