New from upstate, NY

ragex540 · 11-02-2009, 09:01 PM

hey guys i just picked up a 2000 cherokee sport for a whole $600. problem is, the headgasket is blown. still runs pretty good though. i drove it about 10 miles to get it home and the temp stayed around 200. so hopefully i can get away with just putting a new head gasket in it.

the first couple things i want to put on her are new wheels/tires and a 3inch lift. i'm gonna go with the black soft 8's.

my question is; what tires do you guys recommend that have minimal road noise and perform well under any condition? i'm new to the off roading thing so any info would help. thanks

-josh

91 limited owner · 11-03-2009, 06:53 AM

Welcome, from Wisconsin. I'm a big fan of Cooper ST's ( not too noisey for daily driver, Or the more agressive STT's ) For the price, I like them a lot.

ragex540 · 11-03-2009, 01:22 PM

thanks. i'll have to check them out.

93XJLI · 11-03-2009, 01:55 PM

where in NY? and that head is most definitely cracked. Common on 00-01 XJs.

ragex540 · 11-04-2009, 12:28 AM

i'm from binghamton, ny. i'm gonna be tearing apart the head tomorrow so i'll see how it goes. too bad all the xj's at my local junk yard are cash for clunkers.

11-02-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
ragex540 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 My Photos	New from upstate, NY hey guys i just picked up a 2000 cherokee sport for a whole $600. problem is, the headgasket is blown. still runs pretty good though. i drove it about 10 miles to get it home and the temp stayed around 200. so hopefully i can get away with just putting a new head gasket in it. the first couple things i want to put on her are new wheels/tires and a 3inch lift. i'm gonna go with the black soft 8's. my question is; what tires do you guys recommend that have minimal road noise and perform well under any condition? i'm new to the off roading thing so any info would help. thanks -josh

11-03-2009, 01:55 PM	#4
93XJLI CF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,252 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0: 63mm TB, 99+ Intake Manifold, APN Header, Hi-Flow Cat, Dynomax Muffler Transmission: AW4 w/ Aux Cooler Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: D30 w/ Solid Cover, some trussing/bracing - 4.56s Rear Axle: D44 w/ Aussie Locker & Ruff Stuff Cover - 4.56s Tires: 33x10.5 BFG MTs on Jeep Eccos w/ 1.25" Spacers Lift Specifications: Rusty's 3" Springs, JKS Trackbar, RE SF LCAs, RK UCAs, Bilstein 5150s Misc Accessories: Armor and such	where in NY? and that head is most definitely cracked. Common on 00-01 XJs. __________________ I'm here to bring your posts back to earth. Call me, Dr. Reality Check, PhD. Yes, I do make house calls. [SiS]OffRoad Photography

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11-03-2009, 06:53 AM	#2
91 limited owner Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oshkosh, WI. Posts: 276 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 235 x 15 cooper s/t Lift Specifications: none yet	Welcome, from Wisconsin. I'm a big fan of Cooper ST's ( not too noisey for daily driver, Or the more agressive STT's ) For the price, I like them a lot.

11-03-2009, 01:22 PM	#3
ragex540 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 My Photos	thanks. i'll have to check them out.

11-04-2009, 12:28 AM	#5
ragex540 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 My Photos	i'm from binghamton, ny. i'm gonna be tearing apart the head tomorrow so i'll see how it goes. too bad all the xj's at my local junk yard are cash for clunkers.

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