Most important upgrades in order of importance.

[txroadkill]

If you ever drive off-road think twice about adjusting the steering stops. They are adjusted the way they are at factory to prevent the banjo bolts on the brake calipers from hitting the shocks during articulation and turning. You can damage the shocks and banjo bolts/brake lines and lose braking as a result. This is especially important to consider if you disconnect or remove the sway bar.

 

[Wm435]

If you ever drive off-road think twice about adjusting the steering stops. They are adjusted the way they are at factory to prevent the banjo bolts on the brake calipers from hitting the shocks during articulation and turning. You can damage the shocks and banjo bolts/brake lines and lose braking as a result. This is especially important to consider if you disconnect or remove the sway bar.

Is there an upgrade available for a sway bar?

 

[txroadkill]

Not that I’m aware of nor is one needed. Some put disconnects on the links and others like myself just remove them and leave it off

 

[TomRox]

1. Skids plates
2. 33” tires w either rims or spacers
3. CJ Windshield

 

[Wm435]

Not that I’m aware of nor is one needed. Some put disconnects on the links and others like myself just remove them and leave it off

It wouldn't make the highways better tolerated with the winds?

 

[doschewy]

Would you put that on a 16” original rim?

I did

 

[txroadkill]

It wouldn't make the highways better tolerated with the winds?

Not really in a leaf spring vehicle. Maybe if your driving like an idiot you might feel a difference but for most I doubt you’d feel a quantifiable difference

 

[Wm435]

Not really in a leaf spring vehicle. Maybe if your driving like an idiot you might feel a difference but for most I doubt you’d feel a quantifiable difference

Thanks for that awesome simple answer

 

[TomRox]

In the previous century the sway bar was an option for the first time in ‘78 on the CJ -7.

I had a 77 Cj-5 with a 360. Drove 10’s of thousands of miles In that thing, I didn’t even know what a sway bar was, I lived.
from WW2 to the late 70’s there was no such thing as a sway bar on a CJ

 

[07/09/1966]

My opinion from most important to least

**check all fluids along with grease zerks ensure it's properly greased up**

1) intake correction kit for boost
2)ecm tune
3)windshield
4)turn signals
5)Locking hubs
6)high flow air filter
7)RX41 turbo
8)intercooler
9)radiator fan
10)clutch

what grease zerks ???

 

[itsaroxorthing]

Can’t imagine hours of running at 28-2900 rpm with the engine clattering away.The first thing I would do to a new Roxor is get rid of that HIDEOUS front end and go back to the old school original of the first generation!

 

[Wm435]

Can’t imagine hours of running at 28-2900 rpm with the engine clattering away.The first thing I would do to a new Roxor is get rid of that HIDEOUS front end and go back to the old school original of the first generation!

I felt the same way about the front end, but it grew on me for sure

The repair manual stated the torque band with ranges from 2000k to 3500k rpms, I don't like pushing it past 2900k rpms

I wouldn't dare to put a big tune, like a stage 2 tune from DF with zero parts upgrade and then run it at 5th gear at 2900 RPMs. The radiator Temps will sky rocket like crazy after 50miles on the highway

 

[Wm435]

W

I worked on a 2022 it looks like the intake correction piece comes standard now. But the one I worked in didn't come with the red skid plate for the oil pan. Shocks will greatly improve ride quality

What kind of intake correction kit does it come stock with? I'm curious more than anything ?

 

[reedcharlie75]

what grease zerks ???

There is a grease zerk on each leaf spring, and on the rear axle inside of the
tire on each side

 

[InfRoxor]

I didView attachment 12444

Did you do a lift and or use spacers

 

[doschewy]

Did you do a lift and or use spacers

2” front shackles and 2” spacers

 

[InfRoxor]

2” front shackles and 2” spacers

Thank you.

 

[Bob R1]

I thought I might revive this old thread, after working on perfecting my 2024 for a couple years.

WHERE TO START
Windshield
Roof
235/85 R16 Mud & Snow Tires 10 Ply
Turn Signals
Adjust Wheel Stops
OEM Side Steps
Windshield Wipers
Mirrors Rear View and Side
Interior Lights (Harbor Freight Rock Lights, one on the Roll Bar and one under the dash)
Rear Flood Lights on the back of the Roof
Cecco Rear Farm Bumper
Heavier Duty Front Bumper
Shackles front and back
Hooks on the Frame Horns
Winch
Front Light Bar
Replace under seat locks with Turn Knobs
Rox Power Panel for add on's

ADVANCED WORK
Diesel Freak Twin Stick Kit
Eaton Limited Slip Unit in the rear end
Heater Installation and Block off EGR Valve for Heater water supply
Diesel Freak ECU Up Grade
Close in Cab
NOTE: I have not yet done the above Advanced Improvements, but they are on my list.


SOME THOUGHTS
I made a switch from the Fortress Windshield to a Jeep YJ Windshield. This gains you a very good Glass Windshield with dual Synchronized Wipers. Also very good Sun Visors. Using a Jeep YJ Cowl Seal it is also sealed up much better than the Fortress Windshield was. This modification does require some Roll Bar Modifications.
Most of us do the modifications a piece at a time as we can afford to do them, or as a requirement comes up. Make a list of what work you plan to do, and Eat the Elephant one bite at a time.

Bob R

 

[Flyingfish]

1. Jeep glass windshield with wipers
2. Top for shade in summer and to stay dry in light rain
3. Steering limit bolt adjustment (not too much)
4. Simple heater system
5. Half doors to help secure dog and grand kids. (Not in that order)