What comes first ?

on what an 86 yota?
 
It depends on what vehicle you are wheeling, how big a tire you are going to run, where you are wheeling and if you will always be wheeling with at least a couple other rigs. My first real wheeling rig was a full size Bronco.

Here is the order in which I built it:
1) 6"Lift, 36"tires, wheels
2) Lockers
3) We don't need no stinkin lights

My second wheeling rig was a Samurai. Here is the order in which I built it:
1) 2.5" Lift, 32" tires, wheels, 6.5:1 TC gears
2) Welded rear
3) 34" tires, locker in front, chromo shafts
4) Full cage
5) Winch
6) We don't need no stinkin lights
 
I cant form an opinion until I know vehicle and intended usage.
 
What they said ^^ I mean...the first rig I built was an old CUCV, so I already had gears and one locker. I put a small lift under it and some tires. Then I did crossover steering. Next thing was to build a nice 700R4 for the overdrive. Then it didn't have any power....so I swapped in a Cummins/NV4500/NP205. Not long after, hydro assist, a front locker, and 35 spline outers. It's pretty much done, but my last big expense will be getting a winch to put in the bumper I have sitting around for it.


However, a winch is always a good thing whether the vehicle is stock or lifted. Just make sure it's rated for at least 1.5 times the vehicle weight. I usually go twice the weight to make sure. I've never been pulling something and said, "Damn, that winch is too big!".
 
86yotarover said:
Lift
tires
winch
gears
double/tripple
axles
lockers
bumpers
pane
lights
exo


Now state why .
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1. lift and tires are usually the first thing people do "so they can get through the trails "
2. Then lockers and gears " what they realize they do not have enough power and how much open diff's suck"
3.After that point people will look for a winch and bumper to accommodate "After they realize that they now need to upgrade to 1 tons and bigger tires because the mud hole they are stuck in is 9 feet deep "
4. Cage because after they destroy the body they realize that it is not enough to protect them
5. Alt fuel only if you do not have fuel injection
6. Lights because if you are like me I am blind at night
 
Safety and recovery should be number one on the list for both you and your rig. It's always better to protect you sheet metal and under carriage first than to lift it and put tires on it, because lifting it and putting tires on it usually makes you end up in places where you need the protection.
 
Redneck92 said:
Safety and recovery should be number one on the list for both you and your rig. It's always better to protect you sheet metal and under carriage first than to lift it and put tires on it, because lifting it and putting tires on it usually makes you end up in places where you need the protection.
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this

I'd go w/ rocker panel guards first. Well, fire extinguisher and recovery gear (at least a couple good straps) first.
Then skids etc. THEN worry about the tires and lift.
 
86yotarover said:
It doesn't matter what make or model, it's just 4wd.
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Depending in what your intentions are, it actually matters a lot. Different vehicles have different wheel bases and ground clearance. IFS, Solid front axle, size of axles, ect.

Either way, lots of good info above. But we could help you much better if we knew what you wanted to wheel, and how/where you wanted to wheel it.
 
I just wanted to see the different opinions. But np 84 k10 swb carb 350/350/203/10 bolt/dead 80, mud n trail/ work during the day hauling- mulch,gravel,garbage, demo,brush. Shouldn't tow anything over a 16' car hauler but never said I wouldn't :D
 
Redneck92 said:
Safety and recovery should be number one on the list for both you and your rig. It's always better to protect you sheet metal and under carriage first than to lift it and put tires on it, because lifting it and putting tires on it usually makes you end up in places where you need the protection.
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Wise words from a young CTB member, you have learned well grasshopper!
 
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