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[chad.helton]

I finally bought a Wrangler after years of wanting one. I bought a stock '03. I want to make some changes but have a very limited budget. Any suggestions for cheap modifications? Happy to join the group!

 

[mud4feet]

Congrats!!!! And welcome to the forum, fellow Tarheeler! If it's totally stock, I would recommend first getting some decent tires - however, that can be expensive. For "on a budget" upgrades, the best first would be recovery points......tow hooks front and back........so when you get stuck with those stock meats, someone can safely pull you out!!:lol: :lol: I have a rear tow hook sittin' around - bolts to the frame on the rear...same place your bumper bolts. Let me know if you're interested.

Oh, and again, welcome to the "Z"!!!!!!!

 

[chad.helton]

Thanks for responding so quickly. It has the tow hooks on it already. I posted a few pics if that will give you any ideas of where I should start. I know what you are talking about with the tires I am working on that! I am new the NC are there any good places to take the jeep?

 

[bchcky]

a cheap 2" bb will allow you to run 31s or 32s no problem. would allow for some good wheeling. and if you're not into wheeling, give you a more aggresive stance if that is what you're going for. 31s are extremely capable if driven correctly, trust me.

 

[chad.helton]

Thanks, I am looking into tires now. I am looking to get off road asap! What fun would it be without throwing around some mud! Also, looking into replacing soft top, what is a good way to go about that with a quality top that wont break the bank?

 

[judge09]

Welcome!

 

[mud4feet]

You should be able to run 31's with your stock suspension - no problems! Admittedly, I don't flex or stuff mine to the max anywhere I go (I gotta drive it everywhere - only vehicle I've got), but I've been through lots of rough stuff and have had no rubbing whatsoever.

 

[TwistedCU]

Tires are a good start, what are you looking at?

Get yourself some good recovery straps (not the cheapie ones with metal hooks on them) and possibly a Hi-Lift Jack and a good shackle or two (some call them D rings but they are shackles :twisted: )