Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
you are absolutely correct when it comes to a stock VX...stock with larger tires=trouble, braking problems (which i have noticed myself lately)

thus is why my first thing done to my VX after moab will be drilled and slotted rotors...i only have 31's but it is enough for me to have braking problems.

however, i also enjoy the approved 4wheeling abilities, which i use on a regular basis so i am going to be making the proper movements to make my vehicle still safe to drive at highway speeds...
You should do brakes first. Anyone who modifies their vehicle should always start with the safety aspects first. Making your vehicle go faster/(in this case higher) does no go good if you can't slow it down.
As far as slotted rotors, I recommend no. Slotted rotors are for race cars, they go from 100+ mph and quickly brake which actually begins to burn their brake pads,so the slots actually slice off the surface allowing them to maintain consistent braking characteristics. This would be useless on our <100mph VXs and actually artificially wear your pads. Drilled on the other hand just helps dissipate heat and break dust which is good, as long as they are a little bit countersunk. I have cross drilled rotors on mine with the best ceramic pads I could get, and it seems to have improved a bit. My shock replacement helped the most. No more diving on hard braking. So if you are driving to Moab, I highly suggest brakes!!!

As far as Riffraff and unsprung weight on our light little PUVs....X2.