500 to spend, what would you do?

[kent10sne1]

Ok, using my rig.  it has 33's (not swapping them so dont even go down that path..)  already got a wicked front bumper, lights..  as david puts it.. Lickeys and chew-es , im looking for what you would do.
if thats all you had.  for say the nxt year.  what would you do?

*update.  all u have is 500.  also assume your me and have little to know garage exp, or tools. .. dont just assume i can install an engine all by my self. ..   

[DOUG]

This should be good...

Why not sell the 33's and get 35's?  Because it is a daily driver?  Won't cost you much.

$500 = budget boost lift and a lunch box locker

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk-suspension-651.html

[kent10sne1]

This should be good...

Why not sell the 33's and get 35's?  Because it is a daily driver?  Won't cost you much.

$500 = budget boost lift and a lunch box locker

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk-suspension-651.html

and who is going to install the lift and lockers?  the easter bunny?  i cant even install my own lights!  so ur saying i could get a lift u linked and lunch box locker all for 500 (INSTALLED)..

[jkDave]

Well, the JKs have a notorious weakness of the shifter linkage cable being connected on each end by a plastic bushing.  I have seen my buddies rig break it so many times he carries 5-10 spare bushings in his glove box.  Online, I have read of folks getting stuck in 4-lo because the cable lets loose at the wrong time.  Since my JK is also my daily driver, and I have no mechanical skills; I recently decided to have Advance Adapter's upgrade ordered.  Danny and gang will be installing it for me this coming Monday.  Installed, the replacement linkage is $416.  I thought this important enough to be my first upgrade, but I'll be curious to see what others think.  Here is a link to the upgrade kit:

http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/heavy-duty-jk-cable-shifter-upgrade/

That's how I spent my $500.00, I hope it helps.

Dave

[cru9]

Front locker for sure some kind of small lift to give you more wheel/tire travel

[BlueJew]

and who is going to install the lift and lockers?  the easter bunny?  i cant even install my own lights!  so ur saying i could get a lift u linked and lunch box locker all for 500 (INSTALLED)..

No...I think that is just the price to buy the components. 

Lift - around 200 - 250 for a BB
Lunchbox Locker - 250 - 300

Install would likely double that price.

Lockers make a HUGE difference.   

[cru9]

You can find budget boost used on Craigslist all the time and save a good bit

[DOUG]

This should be good...

Why not sell the 33's and get 35's?  Because it is a daily driver?  Won't cost you much.

$500 = budget boost lift and a lunch box locker

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk-suspension-651.html

and who is going to install the lift and lockers?  the easter bunny?  i cant even install my own lights!  so ur saying i could get a lift u linked and lunch box locker all for 500 (INSTALLED)..

Lift I posted is $219 and can be installed with a jack, jack stands, and a basic set of tools.

The lunch box locker is about $250 and can be done in the drive way, and will require some sealant and gear oil at about $40,

so I'm a little over at $509.

I'm betting if you buy beer you would get some guys to help around here lol.

[kent10sne1]

This should be good...

Why not sell the 33's and get 35's?  Because it is a daily driver?  Won't cost you much.

$500 = budget boost lift and a lunch box locker

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk-suspension-651.html

and who is going to install the lift and lockers?  the easter bunny?  i cant even install my own lights!  so ur saying i could get a lift u linked and lunch box locker all for 500 (INSTALLED)..

Lift I posted is $219 and can be installed with a jack, jack stands, and a basic set of tools.

The lunch box locker is about $250 and can be done in the drive way, and will require some sealant and gear oil at about $40,

so I'm a little over at $509.

I'm betting if you buy beer you would get some guys to help around here lol.

Now your talking.   see. i knew you could make it work.   lol

[cru9]

Tony and myself installed my locker. You can even install a budget boost easy. You can rent the spring compressor tool free at Auto Zone.

[Matt]

This should be good...

Why not sell the 33's and get 35's?  Because it is a daily driver?  Won't cost you much.

$500 = budget boost lift and a lunch box locker

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk-suspension-651.html

and who is going to install the lift and lockers?  the easter bunny?  i cant even install my own lights!  so ur saying i could get a lift u linked and lunch box locker all for 500 (INSTALLED)..

You ask your trusted friends here for help. You supply the beer & food.

My vote is front lunchbox locker & some sort of sliders(Used) to fit the budget.

[cru9]

Good call Matt on the sliders