I am one of the "Lucky 100" going to the 2019 JP Magazine Dirt n Drive.
I am still a bit giddy from the email, but reality is setting my brain on fire with the "to-do" list. I am calling BJS on Mon/Tues to order a lift kit as the one the PO installed is really sub par. He put in a 3-4 in lift in the front and SOA blocks in the rear. Speed bumps, rocks, washboard, railroad tracks, cattle guards, etc etc are a nightmare no matter the speed. BDS, from what I have read, seems to be the best bet. Some like Skyjacker, some like Rusty's or Rough Country... I know... That's why they call it "Opinion".... everyone's is valid, but mine is more valid.
Anyone have some good tips to installing these things without a lift? I have watched the Hooniverse video as well as others with different rigs and they all seem to do things a little different. I think this will be the most extensive thing I have done to my Jeep.
Next is the muffler. I have noticed a slight more throaty sound as I drive and when it's cold and I start her up, exhaust leaks galore. And sitting at a long light can get a little... stuffy, let's say... Better Midasize it...
Then, of course, is the tune up. Plugs, points, belts, dee-dads and doo-dahs.
And after all THAT comes a roof rack. I keep looking at Craigslist but nothing in my area so far. I don't want to spend $100 for the crappy one that Cabela's sells but at the same time I don't want to spend $500 bucks for the Yakima one either. I want a simple basket style roof rack that is 60+ inches without breaking the bank. I would love to weld one myself, but I have no skills nor welder to do so... I want to put the full size spare up there as well as one or two 5 gallon jugs of go-go juice.
Now I am beginning to think of extra parts to bring along in case of disaster... starter, fuel pump, fuel filters, vacuum line, alternator, 2 spare heads, a complete replacement engine!?!?!?!?! Gaaaa....
Anyway... I am going on a trip to the desert and gonna have fun! Pics will be coming... I swear.