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Conundrum..... What to upgrade.

X_93_J

NAXJA Forum User
I have a 93 XJ. It runs great. I am getting the Tom Woods SYE kit and drive shaft. I basically have an extra $1k to do something else with.
Current upgrades:
4" Pro Comp front lift
3.5 RE leafs
8.25 not installed yet.

I have been thinking of a few things.
1) steering
2) Different front suspension kit
3) Build the axle and install.

I need some input as to the order of what I should upgrade. This car is my DD and I go wheeling like once a month. So if you have some ideas for me, put them out there. Any input besides hating is appreciated!
 
Same exact situation here. I need money. I have 3" lift, and everything else is stock. I made my own transfer case skid so if u don't have skids get them now. They will save ur ass. Also get diff covers. Basically armor up. Depending on your wheeling style u might want to consider a winch. U can get an Aussie locker for the d30 for around $280. Get stronger axle shafts, u joints. That should take up ur grand. I got front tow hooks from rugged ridge on sale for 80$ and will use my hi lift as a winch if need be. I'm also making my roof rack for storage. Im on a tight budget.
 
You wheeling in the rocks?

Frame stiffeners, rock sliders, gas tank armor, belly pan (t-case skid), control arm mini-skids, diff covers.
 
Recovered equipment, tow points, winch, quality fire extiugisher.
 
ZJ v8 tie rod 100$ new , cheaper used
front locker (lokka 200$ shipped)
frame plating (HD offered mid 130$ shipped)
tow points (factory tow hitch and factory front tow points from JY for cheap 40$)
tow strap(40$ amazon)
hi lift(30-60$)
good double shear trackbar and bracket (200$ or less for RE on amazon
skids(JY, used from naxja classifieds)
, HD diff covers(poly performance has Solid covers for cheap like 80$ each shipped...160$ total)
sliders(build these for under 100$ in materials)
LCA skids(use scrap steel)
spare rear DS from the JY(30$)
extended brake lines(45$ at autzone, 1995 GMC 3/4 2wd front, 1996 dakota rear line)
CB radio 40$ on amazon


thats around 1145$...
 
ZJ v8 tie rod 100$ new , cheaper used
front locker (lokka 200$ shipped)
frame plating (HD offered mid 130$ shipped)
tow points (factory tow hitch and factory front tow points from JY for cheap 40$)
tow strap(40$ amazon)
hi lift(30-60$)
good double shear trackbar and bracket (200$ or less for RE on amazon
skids(JY, used from naxja classifieds)
, HD diff covers(poly performance has Solid covers for cheap like 80$ each shipped...160$ total)
sliders(build these for under 100$ in materials)
LCA skids(use scrap steel)
spare rear DS from the JY(30$)
extended brake lines(45$ at autzone, 1995 GMC 3/4 2wd front, 1996 dakota rear line)
CB radio 40$ on amazon


thats around 1145$...


Pretty good list....well that and red letters
 
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