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"You're only as tall as your lowest point"...keep that saying in mind when weighing the options of what to buy next.

I see many newer Wrangler's on base with 32-35's. Seems like a popular size. I'd start with getting bigger tires and a selectable front locker. Everything else will follow suit. Brands such as ARB, Eaton and Yukon come to mind.

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Decide on what you want to do with it first, lots of options out there but at the same time a stock jeep is pretty capable as well.

Sorry had to change my profile but since it's basically brand new I'm gonna start with the safest of off roading. Don't exactly want to destroy my main vehicle or roll a 34k jeep lok

Welcome! Once you start modding your Jeep, you can just throw that budget right out the window. The Jeep bug bites hard and it's almost always terminal! (<- to your wallet)

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Sorry had to change my profile but since it's basically brand new I'm gonna start with the safest of off roading. Don't exactly want to destroy my main vehicle or roll a 34k jeep lok

Just take it easy on the trails since it's your main vehicle and I agree, a $34k dollar vehicle is bit nice to wheel hard. Where I'm from (and I'm guessing here too) there are plenty of stock Jeep rides and I've even seen stock H3 Hummer and FJCruiser trail rides for those who want the experience of offroading but need to get to work the next morning using the same vehicle. Green trails will be your best bet.

Yeah just a hobby for me and the old lady to get out of the house and go have some fun and meet some new friends. Looking forward to jumping in and getting a lil muddy

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...Just take it easy on the trails since it's your main vehicle

So much easier said than done!

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Just take it easy on the trails since it's your main vehicle and I agree, a $34k dollar vehicle is bit nice to wheel hard. Where I'm from (and I'm guessing here too) there are plenty of stock Jeep rides and I've even seen stock H3 Hummer and FJCruiser trail rides for those who want the experience of offroading but need to get to work the next morning using the same vehicle. Green trails will be your best bet.

Throw on some good skids and rocker protection first, Wheel it on green and and mostly blue trails. Lift, gears, lockers and bigger tires come later.

What you will want for starters...

Rocker protection, diff covers, control arrm skids, belly/engine skids, gas tank skid, evap skid.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/j…rangler-jk-skidplates.htm

JK guys will chime in on what plating they suggest.

Wheel it like that and learn, see what set ups people us and like.

Remember the can of worms effect..
- Big Tires +$1300 I can afford that...
-- Nice wheels to go with +$1000
--- Lift for big tires, +$1500, I'm still ok,
---- Crap this think drives like crap, I need better gears installed, + $900
----- Hell , new gears need a carrier, add a locker too , +$1200
------ Failed inspection , Needs wider flares, +$400
------- Crap, snapped an axle, needs stronger axles now +600
--------Jeep looks like crap without a winch, +800
---------Stock front bumper looks goofy with that new winch +$500
----------Rear tire is stressingout the carrier, needs rear bumper/ carrier +_$600

Crap, can't pay my rent, bank repo'd Jeep..

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Welcome! Once you start modding your Jeep, you can just throw that budget right out the window. The Jeep bug bites hard and it's almost always terminal! (<- to your wallet)

Bought my JKU in October last year. I cringe every time I open my Jeep spending spreadsheet. In just over 6 months I've spent $7,135.71 on mods/one repair. Almost all of them unbudgeted but well worth every penny!!!! Enjoy.

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Remember the can of worms effect..
- Big Tires +$1300 I can afford that...
-- Nice wheels to go with +$1000
--- Lift for big tires, +$1500, I'm still ok,
---- Crap this think drives like crap, I need better gears installed, + $900
----- Hell , new gears need a carrier, add a locker too , +$1200
------ Failed inspection , Needs wider flares, +$400
------- Crap, snapped an axle, needs stronger axles now +600
--------Jeep looks like crap without a winch, +800
---------Stock front bumper looks goofy with that new winch +$500
----------Rear tire is stressingout the carrier, needs rear bumper/ carrier +_$600

Crap, can't pay my rent, bank repo'd Jeep..

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LOL to funny but very true!!!

Baby steps, my growth was gradual over a couple years but after a couple inches of lift, skid plates and bigger tires, I have a set up I like and do blues and occasional blacks - usually not on purpose - without many concerns. Even better I can get it without having to duck.

Keep in minde with every add-on, fuel mileage goes down too.

All great suggestions. I'll get there slowly. Thanks for all the help

you can always pick up a surf rod, and a beach permit, and use your 4wd on the beach and meet many of us that way....a lot cheaper than the spreadsheet of mods........but once it bites, you'll be looking at the spreadsheet and saying...that would be nice to have.....

welcome