If and when I do it all over again, I'm going to stick to 31s and a 2" lift
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JMT's idea: list one mod you regret
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EzPeezy
TJ Enthusiast
I regret doing a body lift without doing the motor mount lift. It took a lot of hacking at the fan shroud to get everything lined up right. I guess I saved $80 or so by not doing it though. I also regret my impulse buy of 35s on 17" aluminum rims. I like having 35s, but if I had it to do over I'd keep my 15" wheels and skip these wheels that needed 2" spacers.
I have 32's on a 2" BB, sometime in the future I will probably change it out to a 2" or 3" spring lift.If and when I do it all over again, I'm going to stick to 31s and a 2" lift
Sunder
TJ Enthusiast
I regret driving with a lowered transfer case for several years instead of saving up for a SYE (which I did a few yrs ago).
I also regret that I didn't re-gear earlier, especially when my front diff blew up (lunchbox). My Jeep was in my "friend/boss's" garage, and he heavily insisted I just fix the front axle instead of taking that opportunity to re-gear at the same time.
I regret not performing proper rust protection applications yearly on my body/frame from day 1.
I also regret getting the "heavy duty/XJ" steering linkage instead of the Currie. (I now have the Currie/Savvy).
You know, I'd have a lot less regrets if I just had money...
I also regret that I didn't re-gear earlier, especially when my front diff blew up (lunchbox). My Jeep was in my "friend/boss's" garage, and he heavily insisted I just fix the front axle instead of taking that opportunity to re-gear at the same time.
I regret not performing proper rust protection applications yearly on my body/frame from day 1.
I also regret getting the "heavy duty/XJ" steering linkage instead of the Currie. (I now have the Currie/Savvy).
You know, I'd have a lot less regrets if I just had money...
I'd like to add these to my list as well. I've finally corrected the transfer case, still need to re-gear
Ain't that the truth.... If I had the money to buy a Rubicon day one instead of a sport it would have made life a lot easier. I wouldn't have done an axle swap and wouldn't be constantly dreaming of a new transfer case. When I purchase my next jeep I'm going to take @Daryl's advice and just buy one that somebody already dumped a stupid amount of money into.
You wouldn't say that if you had ex-wives.
You’d have more money if you just did it all right the first time!
You’re not alone either.
You know enough now to do that. But you needed the Sport to get you there! All trails lead somewhere...
EzPeezy
TJ Enthusiast
And if you bought the Rubicon you'd still probably be putting bigger tires on it, then need a regear. I don't know if it ever stops.
You’d have more money if you just did it all right the first time!
Maybe not.
Down payment for a house or have @mrblaine build a jeep the right way the first time? Hmmmm
Just kidding, Blaine. I already have a house and I've owned several jeeps, but I've never had a jeep built right the first time. If such a thing actually exists it would be worth every dollar.
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Thank you both...aside from anything I put on the forum ...I'll deal with about 500 to 800 text and email exchanges a day... So proofreading is not even in the time budget sometimes and that's not a good excuse... My biggest problem is I think of something witty and can't wait to say it.
Built right is highly subjective. I much prefer built correctly to fulfill your needs to the fullest.Maybe not.
Down payment for a house or have @mrblaine build a jeep the right way the first time? Hmmmm
Just kidding, Blaine. I already have a house and I've owned several jeeps, but I've never had a jeep built right the first time. If such a thing actually exists it would be worth every dollar.
89grand
TJ Addict
I haven't done any mods I regret, but I do regret owning my Jeep for over 11 years, and still running the t-case drop and 3.07 gears. I plan to remedy both of those within the next 6 months or so.
As far as the Bedtred, I have the Bedrug just in the front. It's OK, not really worth the cost, but I couldn't find any decent carpet that was any cheaper. Are you guys specfically talking about the Bedtred, that is like fake bed liner or something, or the carpet stuff too?
As far as the Bedtred, I have the Bedrug just in the front. It's OK, not really worth the cost, but I couldn't find any decent carpet that was any cheaper. Are you guys specfically talking about the Bedtred, that is like fake bed liner or something, or the carpet stuff too?
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You know there may be a good opportunity for someone to develop a good carpeting or floor mat product for the Wrangler world... Basically make like " the bartact" of floor protection.
I regret going to 33's and re-gearing. Most would think I'm nuts, but the rabbit hole that those mods took me down was expensive and I have yet to find the bottom of said hole.
As a dude that just put 2.5 inches of lift with 31's, this is really helpful. I will just stay where I am. I feel like even with 31's and a Dana 30-35 setup, it's already kind of a dog. I need to regear.If and when I do it all over again, I'm going to stick to 31s and a 2" lift