Prep'n for 2015 JKX submission

Aspenkid said:

It was my birthday on the 30th. I was like a little kid on Christmas morning, checking Wayalife and FB for updates for the 2014 JKX!! It was a long deserved" long" weekend and the family and I were camping for the first time this year (new job assignment has kicked my trash with travel). After about the 30th time checking for updates, my wife says, "hey, for your birthday why don't you get your Jeep put together and enter for next year"! Thanks hun!!!

Here is my question, what else should I do to the Jeep to get ready to enter? I have met all the prereqs with my build so far. Ive upgraded axle shafts, lift (running EVO bolt on coil overs and long arms with flip kit). Just put some new shoes on (37 Nitto trail grappler MT's). Winch, Sport cage, CB (and ham) and have some stock parts and others for breaks.

Any thoughts as to what else needs done or would you do? The bank account has some reserve for the build, but I don't want to break it either. I am thinking some new beadlocks? Maybe stick a PR 44 or go 60 upfront? PSC steering assist will be done before the end of the year.......WHAT ELSE? All input and critiquing appreciated!:rock:

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BadApple said:

My wife has also givin me the go ahead to build our new 4 door in january for next years JKX ive already got most of the parts on my wish list ready to be ordered!

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Aspenkid said:

It was my birthday on the 30th. I was like a little kid on Christmas morning, checking Wayalife and FB for updates for the 2014 JKX!! It was a long deserved" long" weekend and the family and I were camping for the first time this year (new job assignment has kicked my trash with travel). After about the 30th time checking for updates, my wife says, "hey, for your birthday why don't you get your Jeep put together and enter for next year"! Thanks hun!!!

Here is my question, what else should I do to the Jeep to get ready to enter? I have met all the prereqs with my build so far. Ive upgraded axle shafts, lift (running EVO bolt on coil overs and long arms with flip kit). Just put some new shoes on (37 Nitto trail grappler MT's). Winch, Sport cage, CB (and ham) and have some stock parts and others for breaks.

Any thoughts as to what else needs done or would you do? The bank account has some reserve for the build, but I don't want to break it either. I am thinking some new beadlocks? Maybe stick a PR 44 or go 60 upfront? PSC steering assist will be done before the end of the year.......WHAT ELSE? All input and critiquing appreciated!:rock:

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Aspenkid said:

It was my birthday on the 30th. I was like a little kid on Christmas morning, checking Wayalife and FB for updates for the 2014 JKX!! It was a long deserved" long" weekend and the family and I were camping for the first time this year (new job assignment has kicked my trash with travel). After about the 30th time checking for updates, my wife says, "hey, for your birthday why don't you get your Jeep put together and enter for next year"! Thanks hun!!!

Here is my question, what else should I do to the Jeep to get ready to enter? I have met all the prereqs with my build so far. Ive upgraded axle shafts, lift (running EVO bolt on coil overs and long arms with flip kit). Just put some new shoes on (37 Nitto trail grappler MT's). Winch, Sport cage, CB (and ham) and have some stock parts and others for breaks.

Any thoughts as to what else needs done or would you do? The bank account has some reserve for the build, but I don't want to break it either. I am thinking some new beadlocks? Maybe stick a PR 44 or go 60 upfront? PSC steering assist will be done before the end of the year.......WHAT ELSE? All input and critiquing appreciated!:rock:

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MTG said:

If you meet the requirements then you do not NEED to do anything else but apply and have a little...er...a lot...of luck. Having met the requirements I would build the jeep for the manner in which you intend to use it and not because you want/hope to do JKX. If the type of wheeling you do warrants new axles then do it. If not, save your money and put it towards more pressing needs.

My :twocents: Hopefully that makes sense.

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Aspenkid said:

Nice! Thanks for your service!! Does that mean your back in January?

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JAGS said:

Practical, what fun is that? :crazyeyes: More pressing needs....I can't start a thread titled, "Building toward 2022 twin's college education." :cheesy:

I'd be stoked to do JKX one year, as I think most would be. I have a lot more wheeling to do to feel even close to ready. Might get lucky, or may never happen. So I like and also follow the advice about building for the monthly trips, rather than just a JKX.

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pastorwug said:

I would sure think you'd have a tough time on the kind of wheelin' they do on the JKX with a 30 front axle and 37s.

It ain't cheap gettin' ready for the JKX - and then there's the cost of being on it along with repairs/replacements on the trail and afterwards.

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MTG said:

If you meet the requirements then you do not NEED to do anything else but apply and have a little...er...a lot...of luck. Having met the requirements I would build the jeep for the manner in which you intend to use it and not because you want/hope to do JKX. If the type of wheeling you do warrants new axles then do it. If not, save your money and put it towards more pressing needs.

My :twocents: Hopefully that makes sense.

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pastorwug said:

I would sure think you'd have a tough time on the kind of wheelin' they do on the JKX with a 30 front axle and 37s.

It ain't cheap gettin' ready for the JKX - and then there's the cost of being on it along with repairs/replacements on the trail and afterwards.

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JAGS said:

Practical, what fun is that? :crazyeyes: More pressing needs....I can't start a thread titled, "Building toward 2022 twin's college education." :cheesy:

I'd be stoked to do JKX one year, as I think most would be. I have a lot more wheeling to do to feel even close to ready. Might get lucky, or may never happen. So I like and also follow the advice about building for the monthly trips, rather than just a JKX.

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pastorwug said:

Much more realistic!

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JAGS said:

Practical, what fun is that? :crazyeyes: More pressing needs....I can't start a thread titled, "Building toward 2022 twin's college education." :cheesy:

I'd be stoked to do JKX one year, as I think most would be. I have a lot more wheeling to do to feel even close to ready. Might get lucky, or may never happen. So I like and also follow the advice about building for the monthly trips, rather than just a JKX.

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ridg3runner said:

I'll sign up Mumbo and I'll let you tag along..But you have to leave Frank at home, lol.

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pastorwug said:

Much more realistic!

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Aspenkid said:

I've been very lucky to have put away for the kids education funds for years. The wife makes good money too. I am not getting any younger and want to be able to enjoy life before my health makes me slow down.

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ridg3runner said:

I'll sign up Mumbo and I'll let you tag along..But you have to leave Frank at home, lol.

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4x4Jesus said:

I guess it depends on where the JKX is being held. If it's on the west coast with big rocks axle swap and suspension travel or the east coast with lots of mud v8 swap with power to keep the tires spinning. LoL

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Canvas JK said:

Well after reading the tread there is one thing that did not stand out, rehearing for the 37's. If you have not I would highly recommend doing so. As for your front axle the stock D44 should work for you depending on how hard you hit objects while wheeling. Look at it this way when you get picked and attend the JKX and if you need new axles then get them.

Lastly start building your stock pile of parts that you may need, spare axle shafts F/R, u-joints etc......

Good luck,
Will

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