I want to run 40's, help!

Commandojk13 · Oct 11, 2015

Ok while I know for the most part many people say and feel 40's are over kill. I do know there are some who love 40's! Anyway, I want to build my jeep right and only have to build it once! So this is more a question of what suspension kit would you guys recommend, what upgrades would you suggest for my axles and so fourth? I have an idea of the things I would have to do but since I am use to working on cars and not jeeps I want to make sure I go the safe route and not break my baby.
I am an aggressive driver too. I know that matters

mackey · Oct 11, 2015

I think to answer this question properly, we need to know how much money can you spend on your jeep? That will greatly determine things.

seanb123 · Oct 11, 2015

Commandojk13 said:
Ok while I know for the most part many people say and feel 40's are over kill. I do know there are some who love 40's! Anyway, I want to build my jeep right and only have to build it once! So this is more a question of what suspension kit would you guys recommend, what upgrades would you suggest for my axles and so fourth? I have an idea of the things I would have to do but since I am use to working on cars and not jeeps I want to make sure I go the safe route and not break my baby.
I am an aggressive driver too. I know that matters

Some may feel different but I wouldn't feel comfortable with out at least d60s front and rear, upgraded steering system and at least 1350 drive shafts. Suspension depends on your budget.

MedixJK · Oct 11, 2015

mackey said:
I think to answer this question properly, we need to know how much money can you spend on your jeep? That will greatly determine things.

^^^^^ this.... money plays the largest part in that. Several ways to run 40s.

seanb123 said:
Some may feel different but I wouldn't feel comfortable with out at least d60s front and rear, upgraded steering system and at least 1350 drive shafts. Suspension depends on your budget.

Axle/driveline upgrades like Sean said are gonna be needed regardless...

JeepJeep75 · Oct 11, 2015

There's a few people on here that are running 40's. So guys, what's the overall price point of 40's? New axles, shafts, drive lines, hydro assist, big brakes, and of course wheels and tires... What are we looking at? $10k? $15k? $20?!? Seems like a second loan of some sort is needed to get into the 40" neighborhood. Maybe I can sell some un-needed organs.... [emoji15]

ttfhell · Oct 11, 2015

JeepJeep75 said:
There's a few people on here that are running 40's. So guys, what's the overall price point of 40's? New axles, shafts, drive lines, hydro assist, big brakes, and of course wheels and tires... What are we looking at? $10k? $15k? $20?!? Seems like a second loan of some sort is needed to get into the 40" neighborhood. Maybe I can sell some un-needed organs.... [emoji15]

$25k plus with wheels tires long arm etc.

JJK · Oct 11, 2015

ttfhell said:
$25k plus with wheels tires long arm etc.

Easily $25k with quality parts. Aggressive driver with 40's, I'd go d60 front an 80 rear. I'd say closer to $30k.

MedixJK · Oct 11, 2015

ttfhell said:
$25k plus with wheels tires long arm etc.

Is this a coil/shock style route?...or a DTD style route?

ttfhell · Oct 11, 2015

MedixJK said:
Is this a coil/shock style route?...or a DTD style route?

Coil shock route

ttfhell · Oct 11, 2015

JJK said:
Easily $25k with quality parts. Aggressive driver with 40's, I'd go d60 front an 80 rear. I'd say closer to $30k.

Damn wish I would've known that.

OverlanderJK · Oct 11, 2015

ttfhell said:
Damn wish I would've known that.

Haha! :cheesy:

MTG · Oct 11, 2015

^^Good call. Take out a loan to build your jeep. I'd recommend a payday loan or title loan. But that's only after you have raided all savings and 401k plans. :thumb:

Back of a napkin with DTD, long arms, high steer, hydro, Dynatracs, wheels and tires. You are looking well north of $30K.

JAGS · Oct 11, 2015

Until you wheel hard and start breaking shit. Then it's even more. [emoji16]

As has been stated on Wayalife and told to me by others...if you have to ask, you can't afford it. Lol.

Good advice on the Loan MTG. [emoji106]

JeepJeep75 · Oct 11, 2015

That's a whole lotta cheese. Mad respect to those that have made these kinds of investments to modify an already very expensive platform.

seanb123 · Oct 12, 2015

JeepJeep75 said:
That's a whole lotta cheese. Mad respect to those that have made these kinds of investments to modify an already very expensive platform.

Let's not forget to budget in the ls or hemi...

jeeper52 · Oct 12, 2015

I did it for about 24k. Thats with Mopar dana 60's,evo double throwdown,driveshafts,and hydro assist. Thats with doing the majority of the laybor myself.

OverlanderJK · Oct 12, 2015

jeeper52 said:
I did it for about 24k. Thats with Mopar dana 60's,evo double throwdown,driveshafts,and hydro assist. Thats with doing the majority of the laybor myself.

They said quality products. Molar axles don't fit that bill.

jeeper52 · Oct 12, 2015

Lol ok. So far so good for myself. But like i have said before, opinions are like ass holes everybody has one!!

mackey · Oct 12, 2015

I'll make it easy for you. If you plan on having a reputable shop do the work and want it done right, figure $40k, Easily $40k plus. This gets you:
- 40s
- beadlocks
- long arm kit
- King coil overs
- drive shafts
- axles 60/60 or 60/80 full float
- armor
- tire carrier
- bumper
- winch
- compressor
- electrical kit
- lights, etc

JakeJK · Oct 12, 2015

mackey said:
I'll make it easy for you. If you plan on having a reputable shop do the work and want it done right, figure $40k, Easily $40k plus. This gets you:
- 40s
- beadlocks
- long arm kit
- King coil overs
- drive shafts
- axles 60/60 or 60/80 full float
- armor
- tire carrier
- bumper
- winch
- compressor
- electrical kit
- lights, etc

Dear god. That's 2 times more expensive than my jeep [emoji23]

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