So, would the best first mod be a nice auburn or trutrac rear OR a lift and tires? Assuming the funds were not there for both at the same time and a powertrax no-slip is not an option......

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LOST # 633
'05 KJ 3.7L/6spd/241 245/75/16 MT's
'88 MJ 4.0L/AW4/231 SWB HPD30 & trac-loc D44 w/3.73's
A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep

Lift and tires hands down.. at least IMHO

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Adam,
2005 Liberty Renegade
Locked & Lifted! Rusty's Coil & Powertrax NoSlip, 245/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler MTs,
CB w/ 4' Firestick mounted on Tire Carrier,
Full MOPAR Skids, RRO Diff guard, 'AllJ Boulder Bars, Rhino-lining applied to sides.
On-board Air (Superflow MV-50)

Yea, what he said.....

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THANKS, BILL
02 Sport, factory skids, tow package, front tow hooks
Cooper STT 245/75/16
offroad package, pioneer head unit.
Rockfather I, LOST decal
LOST #040306

I would say Skids & Boulder Bars

Then lift & tires

Then lockers, etc.

Ed

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Take the road less traveled.

Yes, protect before you play. I'd rather spend $1000 on protection then $4000 on repairs.

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Jeremy - Aurora, CO
L.O.S.T. #0

Future:
2016 Hydro Blue JK Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock

Previous:
2012 Flame Red JK Unlimited Rubicon - Sold!
2012 Flame Red JK Unlimited Rubicon - Dealer buyback
2003 Silver KJ Freedom 4x4 - Sold!
32s, Frankenlift, BBars, onboard air, dirt.
KJ EVIC Install

If you are going offroad
- skids
- Boulderbars
- Lift
- Locker

Besides, by the time you buy, install, and use the skids/boulderbars and get the cash together for the lift, maybe the much rumored 4" lift will be out...

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Frankenlift
Boulderbars
All J Tranny skid
31x9.5 SS TSLs!
Detroit Truetrac/Powertrax
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2062875

Good point on the bigger lifts....so waiting may not be a bad thing...

I have decided to go with the armor and LSD. I am forgoing rock rails at this time, as most of the trails around where I live are mostly muddy tracks through a forest with little or no rock climbing. I am getting skid plates.

I decided to go with the LSD over the lift at this point for a few reasons. One, my selling dealer told me that a lift will void the entire suspension/steering component warranty ( I only have 4,000 miles on it ) where the LSD would only void the rear differential warranty. They also said that, although they let TJ guys get away with bigger tires, they will not honer an exploded front KJ diff or CV joint problems if the rig has larger tires on it. They have not seen a cracked diff case at their dealership, but they knew about them....Hmmm..hard to say DC isn't aware that the D30A is a problem,huh? I know about Magnusson-Moss, but sometimes the easiest fight is the one you avoid.

I am also going to go with a more aggresive tire in the stock size. I will lift it and put bigger tires on it after those wear out. I think that the LSD and more aggressive tires will get me through the winter better, and some boulder bars are in order for the spring. I may do a clevis lift and an extra isolater in the rear as those are not as obvious as a traditional lift and are easily removed before a return to the dealer should a problem occur.

I appreciate the input, and I considered the info even though I went my own way. I guess I made my decision based on my personal situation, driving habits, climate, and tolerence for risk involving the warranty.

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LOST # 633
'05 KJ 3.7L/6spd/241 245/75/16 MT's
'88 MJ 4.0L/AW4/231 SWB HPD30 & trac-loc D44 w/3.73's
A dirty Jeep is a happy Jeep

That's the best way to make a decision.

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Nanette

03 Freedom with some neat stuff done to it that I learned about here.