If you go out and start off-roading in your Jeep, you will slowly see what you need and what you don't need. I see lots of people build a Jeep and THEN they go out and wheel it. I recommend just the opposite. Hell, wheel it stock if you have to. Every time you take it out on a trail, you'll find something you can improve on your rig. Good luck, and enjoy! :thumb:
^^ This x100. I wheeled my TJ Rubicon stock for a year before I began my build. I'm not saying wait that long, but put yourself in some situations and places... see what you like, and what you don't enjoy so much. The places I explored and obstacles I did when it was stock had a major influence on the build path I am currently on. For me, wanting a jeep started out as simply wanting to do cool jeep-y stuff (mud, rocks), and
how cool it was going to look... ::end of thought process - lets go buy it!!!:: But then after I got it and started wheeling... my mindset about it evolved into a greater passion that was less about the
type of terrain and challenges I was after, and more into this raging wanderlust completely obsessed with finding the most gorgeous, unspoiled, breath-taking places that America the beautiful has to offer, and
how can my Jeep get me THERE. [[substantial portion of blame for said raging wanderlust also goes to the Wayalife YouTube videos]].
Also, read read read read reviews of products by people who have installed and used before you buy them. The most expensive thing is not always the best thing. And the cheapest thing is not always the worst thing.
Marry a mechanic. Definitely made my build process easier. :blush: