My 2013 FJ

[Racerchef]

Only ARB sliders. What next?

[Patrolman]

Bumper and winch.

[RidgeRunner]

TRD? Rear locker and some meatier tires.

[Jackie]

Does it have skids?

[glacierpaul]

A healthy budget is always nice Start with the above or check out our thread on what you should have with you in case of emergencies, great place to start.

[Rick]

Hi Lift;very invaluable tool;agree w/ all the other post

[Racerchef]

RidgeRunner previously posted:

[Racerchef]

Jackie previously posted:

[Rick]

Racerchef previously posted:

[glacierpaul]

Donald, my Rubicon came with 32" tires and I am banging up my factory skids pretty good. I am looking into lifting at some point, but am glad to at least have some skids. Rick, your too funny!

[Chris]

If it was mine I'd gofor tires then lift. Don't underestimate what you have already, get out and enjoy!

[Rick]

Chris previously posted:

[Racerchef]

Chris previously posted:

[Rick]

Racerchef previously posted:

[The StRanger]

1st things 1st. Get a leveling kit,, Then upsize the tires..

[Jim]

It does have recovery hooks front and rear, yes? If not, those might be the first item (and can be low cost).

EDIT: If you don't have straps, consider buying one or two straps [20'] (and realize there is a difference between recovery and tow straps). Don't be concerned about having a winch right away - or a CB right away (though the CB is more useful and is higher on the list). About ANY CB is good - you don't need a fancy "high power" CB & Antenna as we're often close to each other on the trail (and power is regulated by the FCC anyway).

[RockyMtnHigh]

Chris previously posted:

[Funrover]

For me I would get items like recovery points, recovery gear and skid protection. I did a lot in stock form in my Range Rover. You also learn to be a better driver when you have to be one first. Just my 2 cents.

[Aaron]

I can't believe there is any question here from the group. Protection is always first. Don't go anywhere that has rocks without skids and rails. You've spent too much money on your new baby. You can get towed off just about anything but put a hole in your tranny or central diff and your going to be towed home and will have a big bill. Hit your rockers with a rock and you or your passenger will be crawling out the other side of the car till you can afford the expensive body work its going to take to fix it. You can wheel 70% of CO trails with your stock rig, but like with other fun subjects, don't do it without protecting your sensitive bits. Lift, tires, lockers... that stuff is more fun to talk about and get done but no where near as important.

[Racerchef]

RockyMtnHigh previously posted: