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Saharaunlmtd

Saharaunlmtd

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I’m looking for feedback for my current shopping cart list. I have an $800 budget to get the underside of my jeep squared away.

A HD tie rod would be nice to have but since it would eat up much of the budget, and I have a trail spare, it didn’t make the cut.

Of the list below, is there anything that you’d choose a different mfg for or spend the $ elsewhere?

Jeep Stats:
2 door JK
Automatic
1” Lift
32” ATs currently but will be on 35’s sooner than later

EVO Manufacturing Oil Pan Skid Plate
EVO Manufacturing Auto Transmission Skid Plate
EVO Manufacturing C2 Knuckle Gusset Kit Front
EVO Manufacturing Control Arm Skid
EVO Manufacturing Rear Rockstar Skids
JKS Steering Stabilizer Relocation Bracket Front
JKS Track Bar Brace Rear
Poison Spyder Dana 44 Bombshell Diff Covers

Thanks for any input.



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Saharaunlmtd said:
I’m looking for feedback for my current shopping cart list. I have an $800 budget to get the underside of my jeep squared away.

A HD tie rod would be nice to have but since it would eat up much of the budget, and I have a trail spare, it didn’t make the cut.

Of the list below, is there anything that you’d choose a different mfg for or spend the $ elsewhere?

Jeep Stats:
2 door JK
Automatic
1” Lift
32” ATs currently but will be on 35’s sooner than later

EVO Manufacturing Oil Pan Skid Plate
EVO Manufacturing Auto Transmission Skid Plate
EVO Manufacturing C2 Knuckle Gusset Kit Front
EVO Manufacturing Control Arm Skid
EVO Manufacturing Rear Rockstar Skids
JKS Steering Stabilizer Relocation Bracket Front
JKS Track Bar Brace Rear
Poison Spyder Dana 44 Bombshell Diff Covers

Thanks for any input.



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Don’t forget the labor involved. If you’re not welding yourself, you gotta think about budgeting for a welder to install thing like control arm skids and c gussets.


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What’s your realistic intended use?

I’d say the AT skid plate and maybe the C gussets take priority over the rest.

Maybe divert funds to recovery gear or a CB radio.


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-AINOKEA- said:
Don’t forget the labor involved. If you’re not welding yourself, you gotta think about budgeting for a welder to install thing like control arm skids and c gussets.


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My dad or brother will be doing the welding ( whichever makes the mistake of being around when I come a knocking). They won’t exactly be laying dimes but they got the gussets and skids on my last two axles fine.


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Your list looks good. RuffStuff for the tie rod and diff covers may be another option.

I’d go:
Gussets
SS Relo
LCA skids
Oil Pan skid
Rockstar skids
The rest is a tie.



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fiend said:
What’s your realistic intended use?

I’d say the AT skid plate and maybe the C gussets take priority over the rest.

Maybe divert funds to recovery gear or a CB radio.


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This one is going to make it to the Rubicon at some point in its lifetime...

I have a snatch block, tree saver, tow strap, and a winch so I’m hoping that covers my recovery needs.

My bday (big 4O) is in March so I’m planning on covering the CB then.


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Saharaunlmtd said:
This one is going to make it to the Rubicon at some point in its lifetime...

I have a snatch block, tree saver, tow strap, and a winch so I’m hoping that covers my recovery needs.

My bday (big 4O) is in March so I’m planning on covering the CB then.


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I’m in, when are we going!


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wjtstudios said:
I’m in, when are we going!


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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2021 - I'm in :2thumbsup:


You're list looks good. That should cover the basics and then some. All the important bits will be protected.
 
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Ddays said:
We may need to hire some truckers :brows:
That would be an awesome trip but if I'm goin that far I want to see Norcal & the redwood/sequoia forests too.
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Yup, and the pacific coast highway. Should I start another planning thread?


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