I have a 2003 WJ Limited 4.7 HO with 75,000 miles, bone stock right now (except de-badged)...
This is my daily driver and going to be more of an expedition rig than a rock crawler. I've got an XJ sitting at 4.5" right now that grew piece-by-piece and started as a budget boost... I wanted to do the WJ different and get good components right from day one.
I just ordered most everything for Phase 1 below. I'd like some feedback as to if I missed anything, and there are a couple questions at the end. Thanks!
------ Phase 1 ------
Clayton front & rear long-arms (bare bones kit) (from kolak)
Teraflex front & rear springs 4.5" springs (sit more like ~ 4.75" I'm told)(from kolak)
Teraflex front & rear bump-stop extensions (from kolak)
4 Rubicon Express Monotube shocks (from kolak)
JKS front adjustable trackbar (from kolak)
JKS heavy duty tierod (from kolak)
(plus 2 new ends from dealer to replace worn ones and allow old ones to become spares)
JKS front swaybar quick disconnects (from kolak)
Rear extended length sway-bar links (from IRO)
Tenneco Heavy Duty Steering Stabilizer (from IRO)
JKS SuperNerfs (from kolak)
Gas tank skid (came with 1/8th inch factory skid, good FOR NOW)
Have someone local custom make a transfercase skid / belly pan (probably http://www.hunteroffroad.com) I've got conficting reports as to whether the IRO works with clayton's kit without mod, and I'd rather have a nice full-belly skid similiar to what I have on my XJ...
Mopar front tow hook kit, black #82207552 (from dealer)
Rear towpoint - jeep came with towing package and I have one of these...
Exhaust (mainly from kolak, have someone local weld up everything):
Section of 3" mid pipe, Magnaflow high flow 3" converter, Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow muffler (3" center inlet/offset outlet), 3" turn-down tip
Wheels/Tires - to be decided this week. Will probably go with 33x11ish on 16's, or maybe keep the stock 17's and get spacers to save some money for right now.
Mine being and 03 has a double-cardan style front shaft already, so shouldn't need to change that right now.
------ Questions ------
1 - Do I need a drop pitman arm & what size drop? 1"?
2 - Does anyone make a over-the-knuckle kit like IRO's, BUT that uses TRE's? I feel like the heim's would increase the chance of death-wobble and/or loose steering feeling... am I right on that?
3 - Do I need longer brake lines?
4 - What am I forgetting?
------ Phase 2 (at least another year or more away) ------
Swap in a 242HD and new rear DS
New gearing & something with axles... if I can find an aussie for the rear I may keep it and just truss the axles and ox lock the front perhaps... or who knows... maybe new JK axles all around one day
Custom rack and bumpers / tire carrier
35's?
Also wanted to say that Nick and Kolak Performance (kolak@aol.com) gave me some great deals and I definately recomend him.
------------------- CURRENT --------------------
35's, 6", JK Rubicon Dana 44's with OEM electric lockers, 5:13 gears, RCV front/Superior Alloy rear axles
This is my daily driver and going to be more of an expedition rig than a rock crawler. I've got an XJ sitting at 4.5" right now that grew piece-by-piece and started as a budget boost... I wanted to do the WJ different and get good components right from day one.
I just ordered most everything for Phase 1 below. I'd like some feedback as to if I missed anything, and there are a couple questions at the end. Thanks!
------ Phase 1 ------
Clayton front & rear long-arms (bare bones kit) (from kolak)
Teraflex front & rear springs 4.5" springs (sit more like ~ 4.75" I'm told)(from kolak)
Teraflex front & rear bump-stop extensions (from kolak)
4 Rubicon Express Monotube shocks (from kolak)
JKS front adjustable trackbar (from kolak)
JKS heavy duty tierod (from kolak)
(plus 2 new ends from dealer to replace worn ones and allow old ones to become spares)
JKS front swaybar quick disconnects (from kolak)
Rear extended length sway-bar links (from IRO)
Tenneco Heavy Duty Steering Stabilizer (from IRO)
JKS SuperNerfs (from kolak)
Gas tank skid (came with 1/8th inch factory skid, good FOR NOW)
Have someone local custom make a transfercase skid / belly pan (probably http://www.hunteroffroad.com) I've got conficting reports as to whether the IRO works with clayton's kit without mod, and I'd rather have a nice full-belly skid similiar to what I have on my XJ...
Mopar front tow hook kit, black #82207552 (from dealer)
Rear towpoint - jeep came with towing package and I have one of these...
Exhaust (mainly from kolak, have someone local weld up everything):
Section of 3" mid pipe, Magnaflow high flow 3" converter, Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow muffler (3" center inlet/offset outlet), 3" turn-down tip
Wheels/Tires - to be decided this week. Will probably go with 33x11ish on 16's, or maybe keep the stock 17's and get spacers to save some money for right now.
Mine being and 03 has a double-cardan style front shaft already, so shouldn't need to change that right now.
------ Questions ------
1 - Do I need a drop pitman arm & what size drop? 1"?
2 - Does anyone make a over-the-knuckle kit like IRO's, BUT that uses TRE's? I feel like the heim's would increase the chance of death-wobble and/or loose steering feeling... am I right on that?
3 - Do I need longer brake lines?
4 - What am I forgetting?
------ Phase 2 (at least another year or more away) ------
Swap in a 242HD and new rear DS
New gearing & something with axles... if I can find an aussie for the rear I may keep it and just truss the axles and ox lock the front perhaps... or who knows... maybe new JK axles all around one day
Custom rack and bumpers / tire carrier
35's?
Also wanted to say that Nick and Kolak Performance (kolak@aol.com) gave me some great deals and I definately recomend him.
------------------- CURRENT --------------------
35's, 6", JK Rubicon Dana 44's with OEM electric lockers, 5:13 gears, RCV front/Superior Alloy rear axles