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hound_af
New User
| Posts: 2
| Joined: 06/06
Posted: 06/14/06
08:06 PM
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I recently bought an 06 Wrangler X and I would like to build it for rock crawling. Nothing too extreme, just something to take on some moderate trails. The problem is that I don't know where to start and I don't have a lot of money to spend on it. I am open for any suggestions, all will be appreciated. Thanks.
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BTJeep
New User
| Posts: 38
| Joined: 02/06
Posted: 06/16/06
05:07 AM
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I would say the first step is to get rid of that crappy dana 35 rear axle. depending on the size of tires a dana 44 or dana 60 might be what you are looking for. Other than that more info will be needed first.
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Groo
Enthusiast
| Posts: 723
| Joined: 10/05
Posted: 06/16/06
06:39 AM
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get some 31's with decent tread - about $500 maybe a locker
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Posted: 06/23/06
03:52 PM
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yea ditch the 35......start with the easy stuff and just work at your own pace , and do alot of research!!! some food for thought i've been working on my 81 for the last three years and i really miss driving it around......good luck and have fun
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sporto98
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| Joined: 06/06
Posted: 06/25/06
02:43 PM
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i would start off with a lift and tires myself. then see how hardcore of wheeling you do. if it is just light duty wheeling, the dana 35 will stay together for a while. mine held up for 40k miles on 35's before i tore up the ring gear, but i don't go hardcore, more finesse driving. everyone is different. do not buy a short arm lift! you will be dissapointed in the future. you can always start with a 4" long arm, and upgrade later to 6" or 8" springs for more clearance and bigger tires. also get a hi-lift and a tow strap. don't think of going wheeling w/o the basics. |
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97 tj sahara, 4" lift, 35" mtr's, 4:56 gears, arb bumper, warn hs9500i, hid headlights,piaa 1500, piaa 1100, piaa 520, piaa 80 racing, piaa 1000, pioneer dvd deck, soundstream audio, aem intake, hi-flow cat, gibson exhaust, or fab tire/can carrier
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