2009 Pro4x, Bilstein Tswap, Coastal Bumpers, 35" Milestar Pats
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Our latest project is a 2009 Pro4X with the ReadyLift SST 2.5" front/ 1.5" rear. It is previously enjoyed with 272,000 km but from what I have read, that is barely broken in. It was well maintained by the 2 previous owners, and it will continue to be well cared for in our hands.
From what I have read, that lift kit is not something the Pro4x enjoys, so we might step it up a notch to keep it level in the rear. The end game goals are a full Titan swap, and hope to swap the engine over as well. As for right now, I have a Jeep for my offroading needs, so we are going to use this for our long distance overlanding trips until the real build begins.
The first things I want to make sure are looked at are the rad/tranny bypass, and enabling the locker in 2WD and 4HI, with a possibly safety net. I plan to ARB the Titan 205, so maybe the rear locker can't be engaged until the OBA is engaged.
I want to keep it on 265/75R16's for now to keep the fuel costs sane, as it is replacing our fuel efficient car. We want to build a rack in the back for our RTT. The question is do we go with steel which allows me to modify it as I go, or get someone to make me one out of aluminum. It is going to mainly see easy going trails like forest service roads, but I want it to be capable so if we do get to a washout, we might not have to turn around. I would really like the bumpers and sliders to be aluminum too, as they will be there as safety nets, and not devices used to bulldoze trees for fun.
From what I have read, that lift kit is not something the Pro4x enjoys, so we might step it up a notch to keep it level in the rear. The end game goals are a full Titan swap, and hope to swap the engine over as well. As for right now, I have a Jeep for my offroading needs, so we are going to use this for our long distance overlanding trips until the real build begins.
The first things I want to make sure are looked at are the rad/tranny bypass, and enabling the locker in 2WD and 4HI, with a possibly safety net. I plan to ARB the Titan 205, so maybe the rear locker can't be engaged until the OBA is engaged.
I want to keep it on 265/75R16's for now to keep the fuel costs sane, as it is replacing our fuel efficient car. We want to build a rack in the back for our RTT. The question is do we go with steel which allows me to modify it as I go, or get someone to make me one out of aluminum. It is going to mainly see easy going trails like forest service roads, but I want it to be capable so if we do get to a washout, we might not have to turn around. I would really like the bumpers and sliders to be aluminum too, as they will be there as safety nets, and not devices used to bulldoze trees for fun.
