Rubicon Trail

[NeilSmith]

Dude, sounds like an expensive ride.

[pjmjr508]

hmmm now is the expense worth it, not sure yet.
I have all the skids and rockrails already except the front, and the rear sliders from 4x. Still need to get front & rear bumpers as well. also unless I want to upgrade to a 4" lift I do not seeing getting 33's under it, I have 31's now.
I do like the input on this thread, so keep it coming.

[Sal-XK]

I was pretty much describing my build except I will be shooting for 35" tires. I also should add to the list front and rear disconnects, JBA UCA'S and adjustable front strut and longer shocks in the rear and don't forget the fuel tank mod so the rear can flex all the way. If you looking at a chance without any body damage and it's only a chance these are the things I would do or I am going to do.

[pjmjr508]

Thanks Sal. Now from what I have read front disconnects are not a good idea, but the rears with limiting straps are a must.

[XK N00b]

I'm not sure if this is encouraging or not, but here are some photos of a stock WK earning its badge and the results

[Sal-XK]

Front discos are rough on the parts for sure but the damage done is cheap enough fixed and a lot cheaper then body damage and it's not like the half shafts and tirods will wear out over night either. I think for that once in a life time trip it's well worth it.

That WK is messed up man LOL that looked like fun especially if your not covering the cost to repair it.

[pjmjr508]

I do see your point.
Now yes they are beat up, still keep in mind that they are completely stock. So along those lines, I have this question. If I remember right that the new wk has an air ride system which raises it for off road; the question is this how much of max clearence did that stock wk have and got that damage compared to our lifted modded rigs.