First, if you're going to have a payment, enjoy it and get what you want.

The d44 is a good axle, I'd highly recommend getting it. If you're going to wheel it heavily, go open diff, if not, get the Trac-Lok.

A 31" tire will fit fine, but the 12.5" wide will hit, so I'd recommend going at least 2", either suspension lift or spacer lift, both will work.

Fill out your profile please, it'll help make answering questions easier. Such as if you live in a hot climate, get the A/C, if in a cold climate, dual tops. What do you plan on doing with the jeep, wheeling it hard, moderately, or just as an occasional off-roader driving it mainly on the road?

I highly recommend the extended warranty, it's worth the extra $$$ in my book.

Do a search on this topic as well, it's been brought up a lot in the past, lots of good info on it.



JEEPN
'81 CJ-8 Scrambled!
GM151/SM465/NP205 twinstick/7" Lift/33" Swampers/REP 8000/RS9000's/Scout II D44's F&R w/4.10's & Lockrights