The BAD Influence
Active Member
I currently have a 2015 JKU with 3.5" and 33s. I recently went out on couple 7 rated trails in Moab with friends. I had to go slower, picking my lines, and sometimes taking the bypasses. I decided I needed to make the jump to 37s. I'm very thankful for the experience of the members on this forum and for all the great information available.
So here's my dilemma:
5) 37" STT Pro $2,200
Dynatrac Trail package (PR 44, two ARB lockers, new rear shafts) $6,500
ARB compressor $300
Dynatrac big brake $1,000
LoD rear bumper with tire carrier $1,300
Control arm and drag link set $1,500 (current lift has relocation brackets)
Misc $1,200 (wiring, switches, labor)(plan on doing all installation myself, except the rear axle shafts and locker)
PSC $3,000
So $17,000 to hang with the big boys. I've kicked around the idea of just regearing and maybe adding a rear locker. Putting the tires on and only front control arms. But because this Jeep is still a daily driver, I feel I need to keep the big brake kit.
I would say that under normal situations I could probably get away with this set up for a awhile. But being honest with myself, especially out with friends, I'm probably going to push a little, and maybe get myself in a bad spot, and start breaking things.
Financially I could swing the cost of going big, but it'll take away from savings and rainy day money, which makes my wife nervous. Plus, I promised her a beach vacation. You know if I take her vacation away for the Jeep I'm in trouble.
If I try to do this piece by piece, I'll end up doubling up on costs, when I eventually make the jump to bigger and better equipment.
Do I just be patient and wait until I can do it all at once? Try to go cheap, and piece by piece?
Thanks for your feedback.
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So here's my dilemma:
5) 37" STT Pro $2,200
Dynatrac Trail package (PR 44, two ARB lockers, new rear shafts) $6,500
ARB compressor $300
Dynatrac big brake $1,000
LoD rear bumper with tire carrier $1,300
Control arm and drag link set $1,500 (current lift has relocation brackets)
Misc $1,200 (wiring, switches, labor)(plan on doing all installation myself, except the rear axle shafts and locker)
PSC $3,000
So $17,000 to hang with the big boys. I've kicked around the idea of just regearing and maybe adding a rear locker. Putting the tires on and only front control arms. But because this Jeep is still a daily driver, I feel I need to keep the big brake kit.
I would say that under normal situations I could probably get away with this set up for a awhile. But being honest with myself, especially out with friends, I'm probably going to push a little, and maybe get myself in a bad spot, and start breaking things.
Financially I could swing the cost of going big, but it'll take away from savings and rainy day money, which makes my wife nervous. Plus, I promised her a beach vacation. You know if I take her vacation away for the Jeep I'm in trouble.
If I try to do this piece by piece, I'll end up doubling up on costs, when I eventually make the jump to bigger and better equipment.
Do I just be patient and wait until I can do it all at once? Try to go cheap, and piece by piece?
Thanks for your feedback.
Sent from my XT1585 using WAYALIFE mobile app