Timid Newbie.

[NC_IslandRunner]

The lift should come before the bumpers, it will help you off road. Bumpers are cool but not required. If you do get lifted you will need new shocks anyhow so save the $$ in the long run and go for the lift! Cost about the same or less than a bumper.

[HARDTRAILZ]

Get skidplates first. You will be surprised how well they do without anything else.

[DirtyBacon04]

I agree with both of them. However as Roadie has mentioned before, I wheeled my TB for several years before doing ANY modifications or even discovering this site (strange how they happened at the same time...)
I got a hand-me-down skid plate... ehem, excuse me, I was bequeathed a piece of TB history, the first oil pan skidplate MDB made, S/N 00001.
I probably wheeled with just that for a few weeks before the lift install. But I must say the most noticeable mod I've made thus far (abilities-wise) is the tires. going from a 29" to the 33" made massive amounts of difference for me. But it's all a ladder to climb. Looking for lockers, next.
Pretty much gotta gear your priorities list off of your mission and funds. Typically it usually is: skids, lift, spacers/tires, etc. First and foremost, recovery gear/comm gear is top priority.

[axo488]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have a small lift as of about a year ago. 2" front and 1.5" rear(i think). Kinda wish now that I would have gone bigger. As soon as i become proficient (search google how) on posting pictures I will put some up. I got the tires on about an hour ago. 265/70-16 Nitto Terra Grapplers. Again, wishing I would have done more research. The Nitto's are great and a lot of people in my area have them but I'm leaning more toward the General Grabbers now. I will try to put together a build thread as soon as I can get through the idiots guide to posting pictures! Oh yeah, after some research here I ordered my BDS 5500 series rear shocks today. The Bilstein fronts are next!

[Opeth]

when parts begin to fail due to excessive lift angles. Wheel bearings, cv shafts, ball joints, splined disconnect, etc.

I have experienced none of these issues.

Ok lemme rephrase.... This shit is going to break sooner than later. Well know parts to prematurely fail. Lol