Baystate Jeepers

Hey Gang,
Thanks for the great advice! Still not totally sure where to start, but you've given me a bunch to think about. As I said, I'm new to all this (mods and non-atv wheeling) so I think I'll start out pretty slow/small and work up from there. Just like Cheever3 said in his intro post, this is my daily driver so I'm not looking to go too crazy... yet!
Happy New Year everyone!

I drive a JKU and have wheeled it on several moderate Class VI roads throughout NH. Not once did my crossmember get crumpled nor have I had an issue with the factory gas tank, evap canister or transfer skids. I upgraded the crossmember and transfer skid only because I got a great deal on Rock Hard skids and Poison Spyder crossmember.

If you have no intention of playing in the rocks then there is no reason to spend money upgrading the factory skids. Use the money to invest in other areas such as adding an oil plan/transmission skid, lower control arm skids, and some new shoes that are more aggressive than the stock tire. The JK sits higher than previous Jeep models so you can tuck a 33" or smaller tire in the wheel well without needing a lift.

With my JKU, I opted to lift it for additional belly clearance and looks. I still rub once in a while, but with added protection underneath I'm a little more relaxed. Plus my JKU likes to have its belly rubbed.

Good luck with your mods and welcome.

Frank wrote:You got 4 months to get her , her first scratch so it wont happen on my watch ! FjR68

Don't know if you saw her in the lot today, but there's a 2' crack in the windshield. That counts, right?

Were you the one I almost ran over driving into the parking lot?!!

asauer17 wrote:Were you the one I almost ran over driving into the parking lot?!!

I sure was. Better luck next time

asauer17 wrote:Were you the one I almost ran over driving into the parking lot?!!

Way to go...

We're trying to grow the membership... not scare them away

Protecting territory.. Or my way of saying.. "Hey... Whats up.."

asauer17 wrote:Protecting territory.. Or my way of saying.. "Hey... Whats up.."

Voodoo Chile wrote:Lots of JKs here these days

And I still fondly remember being the first/only one. Wow 7 years goes by quick.