JK Mods shopping list

[Spudcannons]

I'm going to be buying a bunch of parts for my Jeep-

1. Metal Cloak or Clayton long arm lift 3.5"
-the Clayton system seems like it might be better due to it including a 3 piece HD cross-member which the JK needs and they sell skids that integrate really nicelyhttp://www.claytonoffroad.com/images/3208250r.jpg
2. 35" toyo open country M/T
3. Poison Spyder rock brawler lite
4. Poison Spyder rock brawler II w/tire carrier
5. Skids
6. Rocker Armor
7. OX locker and build rear axle
8. Break front axle and replace with Dynatrac 44
9.37" tires with Walker Evan's Beadlocks

Should i get skids and rocker armor before bumpers? What is the best build order?
Clayton worth the extra money because of the skids and long arms even though it requires new drive shafts and doesn't come with shocks

[schwalby]

I have a TJ and a lot of people consider the build order of a JK to be different then a TJ so can't comment much there but as far as Clayton you can't go wrong. His stuff is very solid and well engineered, plus he is a local company and it is always good to support local.

[Spudcannons]

I really like the idea of going local as well! I got some great quotes from Doctor Wheels for poison spyder parts and metal cloak parts and waiting to hear about the Clayton stuff. But they have done much better than list so far and have great customer service seeing as I am rather indecisive and have asked about massive range of parts and labor cost ect. I would really prefer to install it myself but dont think I can without air tools and a garage so I can save some money and get some extra parts!

[schwalby]

If you decide to go with Clayton you may want to see what it will cost for them to install it. You are probably right that Doctor Wheels has cheaper prices on Clayton parts but install costs might different. And it is always nice if you can have the manufacture do the install, so the extra cost might be worth it.

Just a thought.

[Spudcannons]

Good idea. I'm going to call them in a bit and pribably go down to CT to see their shop in the next to weeks.

[Frank]

Claytons shop is wicked nice. If you going down there , maybe you want to do lunch on the way home. I live north of there in Enfield,Ct. Could show you Mona and my shop ! (garage) FjR68

[Spudcannons]

That sounds awesome! Thanks for the invite, I think I am going to go down the week of the 23rd before Clayton guess to the next show/event. I think I am going to pull the trigger on the long arm kit. I'm not going to have them do the work Doctor Wheels will sell me the same kit for 500 less and 450 less in labor plus I don't have to wait until the end of April for the install. They must really want the business to be offering all parts around 15-20% off MSRP.

[schwalby]

Tell Clayton I aid hi.