What should I upgrade next?

[Claybirdd]

I am trying to decide what to upgrade next on my 03 TJ. Running a 4" suspension and 2" BL on 35x12.5x15's.

Should I go with a Black Magic Big Brake Kit, or Revolution 4340 dana 30 front axle shafts with jumbo U joints and a no slip locker, or new tires since mine are about 60% worn (but will probably last another year.)

Each option costs about the same but I can only pick one for right now. I would greatly appreciate yalls feedback.

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[DaveF]

My vote would be the brakes.

 

[never monday]

My vote is upgrade the 30. But you don’t need oversize joints. The $370 USA Standard axle set will live very well even with 35’s

 

[Claybirdd]

My vote is upgrade the 30. But you don’t need oversize joints. The $370 USA Standard axle set will live very well even with 35’s

Even with a locker?

 

[never monday]

Even with a locker?

Yup, their actually Yukon parts

 

[SvtLdr]

OP, what is your Jeep's primary usage like? Daily driver or trail rig? If DD go with the brake upgrade. If trail then get the Dana 30 parts. Save the tire purchase until they're totally shot or you've got nothing else on your wish list.

 

[Claybirdd]

Yup, their actually Yukon parts

In that case I could probably swing the BBK, shafts and the locker. Super sweet!!!

 

[Claybirdd]

OP, what is your Jeep's primary usage like? Daily driver or trail rig? If DD go with the brake upgrade. If trail then get the Dana 30 parts. Save the tire purchase until they're totally shot or you've got nothing else on your wish list.

Daily driver and part time offroad forest and crawling. Smart advice

 

[never monday]

My vote is upgrade the 30. But you don’t need oversize joints. The $370 USA Standard axle set will live very well even with 35’s

Looks like they went up to $450

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078U8SJ0/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[SvtLdr]

My vote is upgrade the 30. But you don’t need oversize joints. The $370 USA Standard axle set will live very well even with 35’s

Where are you finding these for $370? Is that maybe a sale price?

 

[never monday]

Where are you finding these for $370? Is that maybe a sale price?

Amazon, about a month ago

 

[TheBoogieman]

Regear to 5.13 for those 35s.
p.s. Your profile doesn't say what rear axle you have? Hopefully not the stock Dana 35 for your X model.

 

[SvtLdr]

That's still a decent deal for Chromoly shafts.

 

[williambmac]

Being that is a DD.... I would do Blaines BBK.
One of the best upgrades I have done to my DD.

 

[Claybirdd]

Regear to 5.13 for those 35s.

Gonna do that come fall or next spring when I do a super 35 with elocker.

 

[Rubicon88]

I am trying to decide what to upgrade next on my 03 TJ. Running a 4" suspension and 2" BL on 35x12.5x15's.

Should I go with a Black Magic Big Brake Kit, or Revolution 4340 dana 30 front axle shafts with jumbo U joints and a no slip locker, or new tires since mine are about 60% worn (but will probably last another year.)

Each option costs about the same but I can only pick one for right now. I would greatly appreciate yalls feedback.

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T18,NP435,SM465,SM420

Pick one and go cat go

Cost would be about the same as your other three options.

On a serious note...
How much would a Rubicon front 44 complete rolling assembly cost you adding 4.56 gears versus upgrading your 30 and locking it?

Off the top of my head I know your tire cost so a front Rubicon isn't that much of a pipe dream if you got some extra bread. Or wait until you do.

 

[Claybirdd]

T18,NP435,SM465,SM420

Pick one and go cat go

Cost would be about the same as your other three options.

On a serious note...
How much would a Rubicon front 44 complete rolling assembly cost you adding 4.56 gears versus upgrading your 30 and locking it?

Off the top of my head I know your tire cost so a front Rubicon isn't that much of a pipe dream if you got some extra bread. Or wait until you do.

I haven't really looked into that. Definitely some food for thought.

 

[Claybirdd]

Just ordered the 16" Big Brake Kit.

 

[Moglocker]

I am trying to decide what to upgrade next on my 03 TJ. Running a 4" suspension and 2" BL on 35x12.5x15's.

Should I go with a Black Magic Big Brake Kit, or Revolution 4340 dana 30 front axle shafts with jumbo U joints and a no slip locker, or new tires since mine are about 60% worn (but will probably last another year.)

Each option costs about the same but I can only pick one for right now. I would greatly appreciate yalls feedback.

All

With 35s I’d say axles,do you have a Dana 44 in the rear?

 

[never monday]

Just ordered the 16" Big Brake Kit.

Better confirm that will fit in your wheels