$5k Budget

[CreeperSleeper]

What do you want to do with this thing? For $5K you can create a pretty good rock crawler on 35's, or an expedition oriented rig on 33's. You are gonna buy fairly different things for those two different goals.

Nay

Nay has a great point. Really plan out the direction that you want to take this thing. (How are you planning on using it? What does it need to do for you?) I would, however, get sliders ASAP... my rocker panals are so bad I'm starting to think about saving my money and just beating them down after each wheeling trip so my doors will still open.

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Don't want a rock crawler (at least, not at the moment ). But I do want a capable truck. After several trips out to local trails, I’ve scraped up the cats and rockers, dragged the spare, and crushed the muffler. Based on that, sliders have been ordered already (HannaQ), a 2.5 (HVY,MED) lift ordered (Slee), rear tire carrier ordered (Kaymar). It’s a family vehicle for family fun. I’m sure it’ll be a never-ending procession of upgrades, but for now I needed some protection and clearance. I’m also adding some of the necessities (i.e.: cupholder).

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Got my OME lift from Slee yesterday along with various other cool Slee bits. The Cruiser's interior is apart in the garage right now. I've been putting in "Dynamat" (DEI's version). I've come close to hitting the 5k mark already. Once tires are purchased, I'm done. Just got to put it together.

When I'm finished, I'd like to make an itemized list of everything leading adding up to $5k. Maybe it'll help someone figure out what they want to do to their 80??

 

[Epic Ed]

Thanks for the updates. This is a good thread for helping prioritize my plans. I'm thinking sliders, rear tire carrier, TJM front bumper, and 33" tires will make a good start.

Nice suggestion about selling the 3rd row seats. I'm building this one as an expedition vehicle so the storage will be my preference.

Ed