Help me prioritize my mods

[bikemerchant]

Secondly, 37" tires look great, but the 4xe also has limitations that could affect you with that. As of now, it's impossible to regear over 4.50 on that model. You may be unhappy with your driving performance if you go that big.

Yeah, I've heard from a couple people online that haven't had any issues with 4.10 gearing and 37s on the 4xe. I'm guessing since there's so much torque available. With that said, I don't know their wheeling experience or the types of trail they do. My goal is to do the Rubicon in two years so that's pushing me towards more but if 4.10 isn't enough, I'll stop at 35s.

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[bikemerchant]

I find that you learn what you need by driving some stuff that you’re going to drive in the future. I was like you thinking i want a lift and bigger tires, a winch and a bumper. I went off-roading with a local group and found that i didn’t need any lift or bigger tires for that stuff, sure i want them and i will get them in the future. But i instead discovered something that i needed which slipped under my radar, lights. So i did what most people on here advice, buy once cry once, and got me a set of kcs.

I've already spent a couple days in our local OHVRA and bottomed both rock rails and underbody protection out with experienced spotters. But you make a really good point. The next step is the Sierra's and seeing how we do there. Maybe radio, compressor?

 

[bikemerchant]

This 100%! @bikemerchant I would recommend the Viar 400p Automatic. Hooks up to the battery, has a bleeder valve to air down, and mine has been very dependable. https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-400P-A...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583657835864786&psc=1

No problems being a 33% duty cycle compressor? You haven't had to wait for it to cool down?

 

[AZJeepGuy]

I'm going to pickup mine this week. I couldn't get factory rock rails so that's high on my list. I'll get a compressor pretty early. Armor. But in reality I'll just not go where I will damage my daily driver for a while.
Go drive for a while and do some simple stuff with a club. I think you'll make more informed decisions that way.

 

[Ruby Mike]

First off, welcome to the world of jeep crazy. While I am driving the diesel Rubicon I also faced the same questions. The very first thing I did was install the RSE sliders. This was in an effort to get the wife to at least get in the jeep. After several months she finally did, but still refuses to go out beyond the highway. My second item was to install the MC underarmor. I tested the skids far to often and am thankful that they are installed. Next came more armor. LCA skids. FAD skids, front and rear dif skids. Again I tested those out rock crawling. Next came the 35 inch tires and new rims. Made a big difference, however when I was down at corral canyon, I was still hitting rocks and high centered. After selling some things I got the MC GC 3.5 lift with new MC fenders and liners. Huge difference. I was going over obstacles without any issues of hitting rocks. I still had the plastic front and rear bumpers. After looking around I went ahead and got the MC front and rear bumpers. Very solid and very well made. I added the warn winch which made the front of the jeep droop about an inch, due to the extra weight of the bumper, winch and engine. This was corrected with the RK 4.5 front springs. I also replaced the original steering stabilizer with a fox stabilizers, which helped the steering.
I have a lot of cash invested in my jeep, however I didn't do this all at once. In fact I picked up the jeep February 2020 and my first mod wasn't until close to June. I am almost done now with the longer springs installed only last month. In other words, I took almost 2 and a half years to complete the work.
The result is a very capable jeep and I constantly get people saying how great it is. Bottom line, I didn't do the work for complements but for me. Enjoy your new jeep. Take your time.

 

[7vaa]

Better than stock lift as in better than a Mopar lift or taller than a sport? It’s a Rubi which is already taller.

I would've gotten a Rubicon takeoff Suspension cuz I would feel more factory out of it's handling. That's if I could do it all over again.
I forgot to mention that I do have a 400 lpm air compressor with a Custom bracket in the trunk and wired to the battery.

 

[MtCamper]

If you plan go bigger with your tires, go with a higher duty cycle compressor. I went with the dual ARB. No complaints after I got it paid for and way faster with 35s and the Vair I had. Next is upgrade your sliders. OEM are crap but most people never use them. Bumpers when you rip the OEMs off and under armor when you start to worry about hitting things that can bend and leak. The higher you lift and the bigger the tires the more issues you start to create. Only you can find the balance between mods and results that works best for you.

 

[oceanblue2019]

Yeah, I've heard from a couple people online that haven't had any issues with 4.10 gearing and 37s on the 4xe. I'm guessing since there's so much torque available. With that said, I don't know their wheeling experience or the types of trail they do. My goal is to do the Rubicon in two years so that's pushing me towards more but if 4.10 isn't enough, I'll stop at 35s.

Many have done the Rubicon in factory jeeps as a point of reference.

I know I said training above all else above; but anything to do with safety should come first, then usability. So for example rescue gear and compressor both makes sense.

 

[Jeep4Win]

No problems being a 33% duty cycle compressor? You haven't had to wait for it to cool down?

No problems with stock tires. If you are thinking of going with bigger tires and airing down really low you may want to check out an ARB.

 

[bikemerchant]

Many have done the Rubicon in factory jeeps as a point of reference.

I know I said training above all else above; but anything to do with safety should come first, then usability. So for example rescue gear and compressor both makes sense.

I know! What kills me is Jeep Jamboree USA requires a min of 37s for their Rubicon trip and most of Moab’s trails are listed as 35s or 37s. I feel like I can get away with skid plates and stock tires/lift once I get self recovery.

 

[bikemerchant]

Many have done the Rubicon in factory jeeps as a point of reference.

I know I said training above all else above; but anything to do with safety should come first, then usability. So for example rescue gear and compressor both makes sense.

I agree on the training. I’ve taken one class, have another one scheduled, and have gone with a local group. It is helping a lot.

 

[Rubigone]

I've already spent a couple days in our local OHVRA and bottomed both rock rails and underbody protection out with experienced spotters. But you make a really good point. The next step is the Sierra's and seeing how we do there. Maybe radio, compressor?

Radio and compressor i see as a must, you always need to be able to air up and down as well as communicate so I’d just get those asap. If you already know the trails you’re going to take is going to be more demanding than the one you already took maybe making sure you don’t damage anything underneath is the next step, either by skids or lifting the jeep up off the ground.

 

[Ruby Mike]

Radio and compressor i see as a must, you always need to be able to air up and down as well as communicate so I’d just get those asap. If you already know the trails you’re going to take is going to be more demanding than the one you already took maybe making sure you don’t damage anything underneath is the next step, either by skids or lifting the jeep up off the ground.

I forgot to mention that I have the Vanair compressor and a pretty good selection of recovery gear. Also the 50 watt ham. I suggest that you take your time and get to know your jeep. If you can join up with a jeep club and learn from them. Cardinal rule for me is not to go solo when attempting difficult trails.

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