MiniJK

[Quartney]

Long time member, few year Jeep owner. Not that knowledgeable. Figure theres only one way to really start to learning and its baby steps. Ive gone back and forth a lot about doing things to the JK because of the warrany but I know theres things I can do now that definately would not be an issue with that. So Im going to start there.

Suggestions, reccomendations, instructional links, advice, jeep working 101 all welcome in here. Expect a lot of stupid questions because I sure as hell am no automotive expert. I got an A in Automotive Fundamentals 5 years ago, thats the extent

GiMi JK
-swaybar QDs
-front bumper mounted hellas
spiffy aftermarket grab handle

impressive huh?



Im poking around on some JK forums and reading write ups. But I could really use some lessons in stuff here.

Im looking around for some random stuff, (I'm really not sure where to start) but I feel like theres a bunch of sites to choose from and I just dont have the knowledge of whos good sites to buy from and whos not.

As this is my only vehicle, its not going to become a crazy build that I try to break everytime we have an RC run. Its my DD and my job would not appreciate me not being able to get in for 2 weeks straght due to a broken Jeep. But full out stocker life just isnt as fun. Lift and tires are in the plans but down the road. Soooo suggest me some things I can work on for the time being based on what I said in here

[clean4drxj]

I would probaley look into skids, and some recovery points first and foremost.

[LittleD]

X2 on the recovery points, it's not fun having to put a chain/cable around various parts and pieces.
I would focus on skids that protect you long enough to get home like transfer case skid, maybe a tank skid.

[JoeNitro]

skids, bumpers, sliders....

[Zullock Holmes]

http://claytonoffroad.com/product_in...products_id=43

And some 35's

Free Shipping and Free set of Bilstein shocks this weekend only

[netrachamp1853]

Its nice to see one of these being wheeled!

[Quartney]

Awesome, thanks for the imput guys! It seems the JKs come with skid plates.

Jeep JK Wrangler comes equipped with substantial underside armor designed to protect the transmission, transfer case and gas tank.

reccomends getting something to protect the oil pan though so Ill look into that.

I do have 2 tow hooks on my front bumper and one in the back too, I guess I should actually get a tow strap though

Pasta I LOVE your ambition here haha but i dont have 2 grand to drop yet on it Im getting there though Saved the link though for future reference.

[Magilla]

sawzall and 35s

[LittleD]

The skids on them are probably not trail worthy.

[DizzDizz]

The skids on them are probably not trail worthy.

i saw alot of these things when i worked for jeep they are pretty decent granted they aren't no skidrow plates but they are decent i would sliders, maybe a buydget boost to get you started and maybe a little bit bigger tire i know for a fact you can run a 32 on it stock maybe with a bb you can get a 33x10.50 on there

[ninetysix-ex-jay]

i saw alot of these things when i worked for jeep they are pretty decent granted they aren't no skidrow plates but they are decent i would sliders, maybe a buydget boost to get you started and maybe a little bit bigger tire i know for a fact you can run a 32 on it stock maybe with a bb you can get a 33x10.50 on there

It comes from the factory with 32's. You can run 33's stock but that WILL void your warranty

[Buffalo Phil]

Dear Courtney,

I would strongly recommend you do not modify your Jeep Brand Vehicle any further than it is right now due to warranty issues and the plain and simple fact that you do not work on the vehicle yourself. It would also be extremely foolish of you to spend money on a vehicle you do not outright own yet as well as spending money you don't have. If you do, then I stand corrected, but that does not stray from the fact that you are, in fact, technologically illiterate. Voiding your warranty will only cause more stress in your life as you will be reduced to sourcing someone else to modify your vehicle in trade of large sums of money, cookies, beer or sex.

Yes, there is room to learn how to modify and replace broken parts to vehicles, but the offroad trails are an unforgiving master and even under the lightest wheeling circumstances may the most disastrous breaks occur. There are many examples of critical parts failing on vehicles on light trails in this club, many of which actually took place on smooth pavement; imagine what rocks could do.

There will be naysayers to what I say, of course, and from their mouths they will spew sunshine and happiness from all corners of the globe about how wonderful owning such a capable vehicle is required to live. "Buy this" they may say and before you know it the money pit you have created yearns for each cent you make. Your jeep has proven over time it's limited capability on nothing more that what you have and street tires with the guise that all malfunctions and slashed tires will be taken under warranty at the dealer.

If you are willing to take upon the massive burden of owning an offroad vehicle and wheeling it Ten percent of the time and driving it on the road uncomfortably for Ninety percent of the time while also maintaining it yourself, then I say more power to you, I will not stop you nor will my consolation be given when you begin to regret your decisions.

A word from the Wise to those who aren't.
Philip J Larocca
Esteemed Moderator.

[Quartney]

Dear Courtney, I would strongly recommend you do not modify your Jeep Brand Vehicle any further than it is right now due to warranty issues and the plain and simple fact that you do not work on the vehicle yourself. It would also be extremely foolish of you to spend money on a vehicle you do not outright own yet as well as spending money you don't have. If you do, then I stand corrected, but that does not stray from the fact that you are, in fact, technologically illiterate. Voiding your warranty will only cause more stress in your life as you will be reduced to sourcing someone else to modify your vehicle in trade of large sums of money, cookies, beer or sex. Yes, there is room to learn how to modify and replace broken parts to vehicles, but the offroad trails are an unforgiving master and even under the lightest wheeling circumstances may the most disastrous breaks occur. There are many examples of critical parts failing on vehicles on light trails in this club, many of which actually took place on smooth pavement; imagine what rocks could do. There will be naysayers to what I say, of course, and from their mouths they will spew sunshine and happiness from all corners of the globe about how wonderful owning such a capable vehicle is required to live. "Buy this" they may say and before you know it the money pit you have created yearns for each cent you make. Your jeep has proven over time it's limited capability on nothing more that what you have and street tires with the guise that all malfunctions and slashed tires will be taken under warranty at the dealer. If you are willing to take upon the massive burden of owning an offroad vehicle and wheeling it Ten percent of the time and driving it on the road uncomfortably for Ninety percent of the time while also maintaining it yourself, then I say more power to you, I will not stop you nor will my consolation be given when you begin to regret your decisions. A word from the Wise to those who aren't. Philip J Larocca Esteemed Moderator.

Lol phil. You and I will converse later on points if this. Holy hell on the lenght. bored this Monday?

The JK will not have anything done right now that will void warranty. Even after warranty is gone, it's not going to be crazy built like you srs wheelers. But I know there's smaller things I can do and learn about which may not make for an exciting build but I don't care really haha oh and yes. I will work on my own vehicle.

Or maybe I'm completely wrong and as I begin researching and learning I'll find you're absolutely right and there's nothing I can really do at all to it. But that's the point of this thread really. To find all that out. I'm really just hoping for small stuff for the time being with the warranty. Then in a few years upgrade the tires a little and a lift to accomodate that. Maybe it's a stupid idea and I'll forget the whole thing in a year. Who knows? Maybe I'll find a cheap xj for fun instead? But either way no worries about me breaking the bank. This isn't gonna be anything fast. and my commissions at work started coming in so I'm paying extra on my 2 loans

[Buffalo Phil]

I am not bored this cold and heartless Monday Morning, just merely pointing out the Unabated Truth and The Facts.

[Lawn Guyland]

IMO if you aren't going to wheel that often, i wouldn't spend too much money on it right now until you can absolutely afford not only the parts, but the time and money it takes to fix and build it.

the main reason i haven't bought a jeep yet is cause of this. yes, i do have the money to buy one, but i do not have the time or the extra cash to worry about repairs and the stress that comes with hoping it makes it from one place to the next.