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Below is a list of parts I would like to add to my Durango in the future. I included links to various websites which carry the part or upgrade I want. Please note that once the upgrade is completed I will be removing them from this page and adding them to the Garage.
I will also add to this page some ideas I am having or play with. This may be making one or the other part or upgrade myself. I still have to do a lot of modifications, but I don't have the cash all at once, especially with all my medical bills from the Cancer (Leukemia (AML) treatment I have been trough, therefore I more often than not purchase one accessory at a time. I am not willing to use a cheaper brand or part of lesser quality to hurry the process of customizing, I rather be patient and only buy what I can afford, thus it may be a while before I move a project, part, upgrade, into the Garage section.
Planned Upgrades
Differentials
Changing to a different size ring & pinions in the differential and bolt on a new differential cover onto the rear while I am at it. The change will cost me almost 700 bucks if I do all the work myself.
Ring & Pinion x2
Differential Cover for the rear
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The RuffStuff #RS825c - 8.25" Axle Differential Cover for Jeep/Chrysler
is a 1 piece Plate steel cover bent 8 ways, and is way hard to hurt in .375 (3/8"). The ring is also 3/8". One of the reasons it is so hard to hurt is that it is manufactured out of A50 Plate Steel, that's 50,000 PSI Tensile strength. The fill plug is a generous 3/4" ID for easy fill and oil level check, it is located 1" above where the factory "Should" have put it in a stock vehicle to account for Pinion adjustment. They also come with countersunk holes and new bolts so your bolt heads won't get beat up by rocks. After welding, the mounting surface is machined absolutely flat for a perfect fit! This is a fully welded Dana 35 Cover, welded inside and out. This cover is made in America by a certified welder out of American steel.
Sources: Chrysler Jeep 8.25 Differential Cover | PML Differential Covers | Bowler Differential Cover |
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Brakes
Front & Rear EBC Brake Rotors and Pads
For quite some time now I am thinking on upgrading my brake setup with EBC rotors and pads in the front and the rear of the Durango. The price for this upgrade is somewhere around 600 bucks!
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These EBC 3GD Series Sport rotors are precision-machined using premium-quality castings and they look good. EBC Sport rotors feature wide aperture scraper slots to expel dirt, dust, and gases, and blind drilled holes to prevent cracks and help break down surface gases.
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EBC Front Rotors | EBC Rear Rotors |
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Cargo Steps
I just discovered the ROCKER POD’s from Ultimate Truck Gear Ltd. These cargo side steps are completely custom made from their factory with dozens of options, colors and door configurations. They state on the website that these RockerPods have minimal effect on ground clearance, only 1”-2” more than a standard set of side steps, but this could be almost a little bit more then I care for.
The drawback is that the RockerPod's by the time they would show up at my door step, will cost almost 2000 bucks and this is financially currently out of my reach! It is a great idea neverless, and I maybe able to make a set for myself for a lot less, although not from aluminum.
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There is also another company called Storboards which offer their version of a running board system that provides a quality looking step for entering and exiting your truck/SUV with the feature of a lockable storage compartment that extends under the vehicle. Click on the thumbnail image to enlarge it.
Sources: Storboards |
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Dual Battery Setup and Relocation
I am planning on a Dual Battery Setup using my existing Monster of a battery and adding a secondary backup battery to it. I have not decided on the battery brand, type, or size at this point.
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I will be utilizing a battery isolator to make this a well functional system. I am leaning towards the SmartStream 12 volt Smart Battery Isolator with 150+ amps pass through and solid-state control. However, I also took a good look at the Perfect Switch Power Gate Kit which seems to be also a pretty well designed system.
I will be fabricating a battery enclosure with vents to the outside and relocating both batteries behind the second seat row.
Sources: SmartStream | Perfect Switch | |
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