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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 08:45:08 AM

Title: Next steps on my build
Post by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 08:45:08 AM
I like to track what I spend on my toys and also budget for future items.  After GATR Fest, I realized that I need to upgrade some items on the JK.

Here is the list of what I have so far.  It will probably take me most of 2015 to get it all done.  The household CFO is pretty strict on the budget, but since I'm sleeping with her, I usually get what I want.  I have a list of Harley stuff that "I need" too so it's a balance.  Plus I want to build an offroad camping trailer that will cost $2k.

Take a look and tell me what I'm missing.  I'm still deciding on Metal Cloak vs. Poison Spyder on the exterior armor, but I like to be different so it may end up being MC.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t314/BigMikeATL/Forums/JKFuture_zps6a9a8079.png)
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: DOUG on November 04, 2014, 08:50:08 AM
Nice.  What cage can you have installed for 900?.  Rock hard our Poison Spyder?  My estimate on a cage is 2000 and up.
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 08:55:58 AM
Nice.  What cage can you have installed for 900?.  Rock hard our Poison Spyder?  My estimate on a cage is 2000 and up.

Poison Spyder but that is subject to change.  Also thinking about the Poly Cage kit.
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 09:17:20 AM
I forgot to add +$245

(http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/images/P/PPM-8007-02-200.jpg) (http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/Synergy-Hi-Mount-Stabilizer-Relocation-Kit-p-19729.html)
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: Jango on November 04, 2014, 09:33:33 AM
Looks like a nice build list list for the year!
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: DOUG on November 04, 2014, 09:41:28 AM
Poison Spyder is in a redesign to address the windshield attachment or lack of.  I'm trying to get some intel.
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: Mortalis5509 on November 04, 2014, 09:58:06 AM
I could say the cage is off by a lot. Front drive shaft that much?
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: cru9 on November 04, 2014, 10:02:52 AM
Front shaft name brand should be 300-400
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: Danny Kinder on November 04, 2014, 10:17:15 AM
$365.00

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Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 10:23:35 AM
I think that I was looking at the Tom Woods 1350 shaft.

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In a 1310 series the drive shaft is $489; a 1350 series price would be $649.

Danny, which one did you post?
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: cru9 on November 04, 2014, 10:36:28 AM
I don't know is I would go crazy big on factory axles. I would rather a u joint break on a DS than a ring and pinion or a axle shaft.
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 10:39:04 AM
I don't know is I would go crazy big on factory axles. I would rather a u joint break on a DS than a ring and pinion or a axle shaft.


I updated the original sheet I posted.

EDIT I got the price from Poly's site for a JE Reel 1310 C.V. HD (JER-3512JK-24F) (http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/JE-Reel-Jeep-JK-Wrangler-OE-1310-1350HD-Replacement-Drive-Shafts-p-20056.html). 

Good point on the overkill will stock axles.  I'm all for saving money!
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: tcdawg on November 04, 2014, 12:12:03 PM
I really like the MC stuff. Their flares are sharp and you don't see them as much as the PS stuff.

I would give some serious consideration to a frame welded rock slider over a tub mount. Long term I think it is the best solution and offers a high level of protection. Especially in a 4 door. I forget if yours is 2 or 4
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: tcdawg on November 04, 2014, 12:17:28 PM

I could say the cage is off by a lot. Front drive shaft that much?

Poison Spyder 2 door cage is right at 900. Probably could get it for that shipped. He doesn't have paint in there but that doesn't have to be expensive. This cage is DIY.

Sounds like he has the right number.

http://shop.poisonspyder.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=17-18-015 (http://shop.poisonspyder.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=17-18-015)

If PS fixes their windshield issue I think it would be a great bolt in cage option.
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 12:36:07 PM
I really like the MC stuff. Their flares are sharp and you don't see them as much as the PS stuff.

I would give some serious consideration to a frame welded rock slider over a tub mount. Long term I think it is the best solution and offers a high level of protection. Especially in a 4 door. I forget if yours is 2 or 4

2D

Agree on the windshield issue.  I've read about it extensively.

Although I'm thinking VKS weld-on sliders as well.
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: Mortalis5509 on November 04, 2014, 12:37:29 PM

I could say the cage is off by a lot. Front drive shaft that much?

Poison Spyder 2 door cage is right at 900. Probably could get it for that shipped. He doesn't have paint in there but that doesn't have to be expensive. This cage is DIY.

Sounds like he has the right number.

http://shop.poisonspyder.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=17-18-015 (http://shop.poisonspyder.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=17-18-015)

If PS fixes their windshield issue I think it would be a great bolt in cage option.
I don't know if I would personally trust those in an extreme roll that rolls several times down a hill. You don't have to be on a crazy hill. Something simple can cause it. That's why I mentioned it seemed low. For how heavy a jk I wouldn't want less than 2" dom. I don't know what they do there's in.
Title: Re: Next steps on my build
Post by: BigMike on November 04, 2014, 12:43:46 PM
I don't know if I would personally trust those in an extreme roll that rolls several times down a hill. You don't have to be on a crazy hill. Something simple can cause it. That's why I mentioned it seemed low. For how heavy a jk I wouldn't want less than 2" dom. I don't know what they do there's in.

Most all of the companies use 1.75" DOM tubing.  Probably have to have one custom built to get 2" or use the GenRight kit.  But GenRight doesn't make a cage for real (2D) Jeeps.   //SLAMIN//
http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=GRC8001 (http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=GRC8001)