RalphTomaccio wrote: Doing skids first protects your undercarriage immediately from day one, protecting you while you're learning to become a better driver by choosing better lines.

X2. Protection first, everything else second. Some skids + time behind the wheel is invaluable

Welcome aboard! You're going to like it here

Agree on a lift making it easier, especially with your rig having the engine skid. Did those rounded / shaved bolt heads on the skid ever get taken care of? Probably not a 3 man job but I might hep if other stuff is added to your list

Drive shafts were pretty straight forward once someone read the directions and figured out the proper torque for them. We then found out that Kurt can apply 160lbs of torque with two fingers. :shock: New exhaust took a bit of time to go back in, there was some grinding and press work needed and ult...

That's awesome! Welcome aboard

schwalby wrote: Carl: we are going to do our best to document the build but if you see anything you really want pictures of let Jen know. She will get them for you. Newsletter.

good deal man, thanks

I have an oxy-acetylene torch, might help with the exhaust. And a torque wrench

This is still on right Josh? Wasn't going to bring tools, unless you think I'll need them?

I think I'm going to add a 3rd. The Warn M8000, Its seems reasonably priced. Just a little concerned about the 8000lbs. Thanks Ralph, Thats what I like about the steel winch options. 8000 lbs? Plenty of pull for a Jeep, IMO. I beat the snot out of a Smittybilt 8000 XRC for years, it never let me do...

I've read numerous times in these forums that Spicer joints seem to be preferred. I have no experience with Spicer drive shafts but all my u-joints are Spicer. Made the mistake of going with no name u-joints and they sucked. Replaced them with Spicers Again, no personal experience, but I hear JK ba...

Welcome aboard! You're going to like it here

See you in the morning(ish). Won't be there at 9, but I will be there. Have a few things to take care of first

RalphTomaccio wrote:Am I correct in thinking I should schedule an alignment as soon after the lift install as possible?

I'll try to bring my 1" x 8" x 33" alignment kit I use it to set toe in, and it's pretty accurate. Not bad for two pieces of wood and a couple bungee cords

Count me in Josh look forward to seeing this bad Larry!

Baseshakers wrote:I'll make it easier... Anyone put an aftermarket muffler in their jeep and have an opinion about it?

I have the Banks Monstah and really like it. Cat back, easy install, similar to what you have - a little growl but it doesn't drone

Welcome aboard Suzanne!