$2000 budget. What upgrades would you do?

spiralbrain · 06-05-2008, 02:37 PM

So I have a budget set for this year to do some stuff to the Jeep. I kind of already overshot the budget by adding the Thule rack to the top, but suppose you had $2000 to spend on upgrades for the year, what would you do to a stock 08 X (Mines pretty stock at this point)?

BigJerm · 06-05-2008, 02:47 PM

well it does depend on what you plan to do with the Jeep but if it was me...

Locking gas cap if you dont have one - $15 from many places
Aussie locker for the front - $230
Pick up some used Rubicon wheels and tires - $800 to 1,200 depending
Get used Rubicon Rock Rails - prices around here seem to go from $150-400, check your dealer
Spend the rest on things like recovery gear, first aid kit, maybe a CB radio

**waterboarder** · 06-05-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by spiralbrain

So I have a budget set for this year to do some stuff to the Jeep. I kind of already overshot the budget by adding the Thule rack to the top, but suppose you had $2000 to spend on upgrades for the year, what would you do to a stock 08 X (Mines pretty stock at this point)?

AEV front bumper and skid plate ($1600). Save the remaining $400 until you can spend $500 or so on the Mopar Rear bumper.

**N2rock** · 06-05-2008, 03:04 PM

front bumper, 2.5" BB, Rubi tires... Those 3 mods will get you just about anyplace.

**Prot** · 06-05-2008, 03:28 PM

A pair of Mopar bumpers, a winch, and tires. I paid $415 for my rear bumper and either $425 or $455 for my front bumper, so that proves a decent bumper doesn't have to break the bank. Whatever money is left over you can use for shackles, tow strap, and similar recovery gear.

cfJeep19 · 06-05-2008, 03:36 PM

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Locking gas cap if you dont have one - $15 from many places

And don't forget to put a padlock on your catalytic converter.

Those are being stolen for the "Platinum" they have inside of them.

rirrgang · 06-05-2008, 06:15 PM

A Pre-Paid gas card will come in handy real soon!

BiGEN · 06-05-2008, 07:07 PM

well hell my budget was just the jeep.. no mods till it was paid off.. lol.. that didnt work to well..

08jk · 06-06-2008, 11:40 AM

I cant wait to replace the factory stereo and speakers with two g's thats what i'd do
the stock system just sucks!

BuzzHog · 06-06-2008, 12:51 PM

That depends on what the Jeep will be used for...

BirdsFanVa · 06-06-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BuzzHog

That depends on what the Jeep will be used for...

x2. If you are going to offroad a bunch, then those kind of mods. If not, chrome it up!

Heck most folks eat that in wheels and tires and I am on my 2nd set since I removed the stocks.

Do what makes you happy, if you wheel it, be sure to protect it with armor.

Have Fun out There, even if you have to pay 6 bucks a gallon!

jeepicon-com · 06-06-2008, 01:48 PM

armor the crap of the underside, buy a winch and wheel it.

BuzzHog · 06-06-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BirdsFanVa

x2. If you are going to offroad a bunch, then those kind of mods. If not, chrome it up!

Yeah, I don't do much wheeling... I'd love to, but I have enough other expensive hobbies and a house to keep up... So I put some chrome rims on her that I paid 1/3 the price for...

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