What are the top 3 mods you have done to your rig, and in what order would you have done them in if you had to do them again?
Top three mods.
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Australia has strict design rules with roadside inspections all the time, so I keep things (For the most, mild)
1. Changed Tyres
The stock Dueler AT's were the scariest I have ever owned (And that was in the dry!)
I have owned Grabber AT 2's, Yoko Geolanders and currently on BFG KO2's. 265 70 16 sizing gives it increased height, clearance and stance.
Have gone more negative offset this time (For beach driving) and love the aesthetics, also seems more planted.
2. 2" Suspension lift
While not a body lift it has reduced body roll along with an increase in downtravel and clearance... Win win.
3. OEM snorkel
This was put on after purchase but it is OEM product, engine definitely breathes better since install.
Would still do in that order as they are my must haves for any offroad vehicle I have ever owned.
1. Changed Tyres
The stock Dueler AT's were the scariest I have ever owned (And that was in the dry!)
I have owned Grabber AT 2's, Yoko Geolanders and currently on BFG KO2's. 265 70 16 sizing gives it increased height, clearance and stance.
Have gone more negative offset this time (For beach driving) and love the aesthetics, also seems more planted.
2. 2" Suspension lift
While not a body lift it has reduced body roll along with an increase in downtravel and clearance... Win win.
3. OEM snorkel
This was put on after purchase but it is OEM product, engine definitely breathes better since install.
Would still do in that order as they are my must haves for any offroad vehicle I have ever owned.
1. Suspension Lift / Improvement
2. Tires
3. Radio (It's a 2005..)
2. Tires
3. Radio (It's a 2005..)
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1) rear Differential, transmission, front diff breather extensions, no good if you're sucking water into the mechanical even with a lift
2) auxiliary exterior lighting, front , rear, roof top sides
3) winch
even though I might have done the leveling kit & tires prior, these I felt are more important starting off if I had to do it over
2) auxiliary exterior lighting, front , rear, roof top sides
3) winch
even though I might have done the leveling kit & tires prior, these I felt are more important starting off if I had to do it over
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1. Larger tires/more aggressive tires, they have made a world of difference on the trail.
2. Lift kit - in order to fit the tires :)
3. Quick disconnects - also make a world of difference on the trial.
I would do everything the same again. At first I felt like a winch/bumper combo was top of the list, but after multiple trails I have never ran into the need for one so it's been sidelined until I pickup the build again.
2. Lift kit - in order to fit the tires :)
3. Quick disconnects - also make a world of difference on the trial.
I would do everything the same again. At first I felt like a winch/bumper combo was top of the list, but after multiple trails I have never ran into the need for one so it's been sidelined until I pickup the build again.
Its funny I needed a winch several times before I got one and now that I have one I havent needed to use it lol.
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Honestly, better to have it and not need it, rather than not have it and need it.
After digging myself out for a couple hours the last time I bought a winch 2 days later lol.
My first three planned mods (aside from restoration work) are:
1. Tires & Wheels - currently on the cheapest 235-75R15's someone could find.
2. Spring/Shocks - I need to smooth up the ride from old stock springs.
3. Raised Breathers - may put a snorkel on this list but haven't decided.
1. Tires & Wheels - currently on the cheapest 235-75R15's someone could find.
2. Spring/Shocks - I need to smooth up the ride from old stock springs.
3. Raised Breathers - may put a snorkel on this list but haven't decided.
1: Tires. It's amazing what good tires will do for you.
2: Armor: Specifically rock sliders.
3: Suspension: Better approach, departure and break over angles; better articulation; better load carrying over rough ground.
If I had to stagger the mods, I would do them in this order. If I had a wad of cash to blow, I would do lift followed immediately by tires so I can get a larger size and finally sliders.
2: Armor: Specifically rock sliders.
3: Suspension: Better approach, departure and break over angles; better articulation; better load carrying over rough ground.
If I had to stagger the mods, I would do them in this order. If I had a wad of cash to blow, I would do lift followed immediately by tires so I can get a larger size and finally sliders.
Here's my list for my 2013 lr4. Haven't been able to do them in the order I'd like, as my wife still thinks it's her DD.
1. Tires
2. Recovery gear (straps, cumalong)
3. Storage (rack, drawers, fridge for the beer)
4. Locker for the front
5.Armor
6. Winch
7. Lighting !
1. Tires
2. Recovery gear (straps, cumalong)
3. Storage (rack, drawers, fridge for the beer)
4. Locker for the front
5.Armor
6. Winch
7. Lighting !
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1. Recovery gear. At a minimum, a couple of tow straps and some d ring shackles.
2. Better tires (near in mind I said better, not necessarily bigger.) something better than the street slick type tires offered by oem manufacturer.
3. 12V fridge. I don't know how I ever lived without my fridge... Seriously. I don't think I can ever go back to an ice chest again...
2. Better tires (near in mind I said better, not necessarily bigger.) something better than the street slick type tires offered by oem manufacturer.
3. 12V fridge. I don't know how I ever lived without my fridge... Seriously. I don't think I can ever go back to an ice chest again...
