My buddy and I changed all four half axles from original 7k to 10k.
We changed the original alternator to the 24-12v 200amp alternator upgrade.
I made a deep water fording snorkel for like $11 and a grille guard mimicking the USMC style but not as long or bulky.
I made the exhaust half of the fording kit and skipped the protective screen.
I found if you are actually moving the pipe doesnt get very hot much less able to burn someone getting out of the rear seat.
Plus, I dont plan to leave my truck idling long enough to become dangerously hot.
I cleaned out the battery box, bought new terminal connections, new cable, rewired the box and painted it.
I bought driving lights to mount in the bumper, bumper pads, put the original refurbished shackles back on, IR lights and a few other small goodies.
Plus, the 100w speaker mounted inside of the grille so I can yelp deer and horn stupid traffic as needed.
I sold the doors, cargo cover, original mirror mounts and will sell the crew cover including rails and bows soon.
I plan to fabricate my own C and D pillar to support a heavy metal homemade extra long hardtop.
Plus, I have been working on creating my own doors.
So, a lot of work and money has gone into mechanical repairs and far far less money into extras and the things everyone else pays out the nose for.