what's next??

ok, here's the question. I have an 04 saraha automatic, what should I do next? I don't really do alot of off-roading now but plan to in the future. (as soon as the jeep becomes just a weekend driver). I wanna keep upgrading with off-roading in mind but would rather start with the things that will add value on the street as well.

Here's what I've done so far.

2" OME heavy load lift and shocks, t-case drop (included w/ lift) and rear trak bar relocator. the lift actually gave me just over 3".

15x10 dick cepek dc-1's with Goodyear MTR 33x12.50

bushwacker fender flares, mean green alternator, optima yellowtop, AEM intake, banks cat-back exhaust, smittybilt front/rear bumpers and nerf bars, lots of stereo stuff,.

I have 3:73's now and thinking my next step may be 4:56 gears and then axles and lockers?

Any thoughts would be helpful.

Unless you plan on running some bigger tires, don't regear. With the 4speed automatic, 3.73 will be good and certainly not worth the price of regearing to 4.10. You'll actually get better gas mileage (but less power) with your 3.73s.

I've recently heard that with the 4 speed automatic, 4.11s will be pretty good for running 35s.

Definately get as many skids as you can. Then, when you're broke, make the rest out of whatever you can.

You mentioned doing regearing, then new axles, then locking. I'd recommend doing it all at the same time. Saves time and money.

Thanks for the advice. down the road 18-24 months I'm hoping to be sitting on 35's or 37's with 5.5" of lift. When I mentioned gears, I was thinking of 4:56. The skids are a great idea, it came with allot of factory skids - are they crap? Is there a specific company or thickness in steel that i should be looking for?

I was told that I have a dana 35. How can i confirm or was that the only option for stock? I'm completely clueless on the whole axle/locker topic. Can someone point me to a website or book or something. I don't even have any idea what I should be looking to upgrade to.

Thanks again, i appreciate the input.

The stock skids cover some things, but not all.

Many people go for an engine skid to protect the oil pan and everything hanging low. Also there are upgrades to things like the gas tank skid. You can also go for a steering box skid (I went for this, but some say the steering is high enough its not needed). You can also get differential guards, radiator skids and such, but again it depends on how much you want to spend.

thanks all