i just picked up my first jeep and i already LOVE it. any pointers out there>?..

 

what kind of info you looking for? what yr,2wd or 4wd,auto or manual?

 

its a 4wd (why would you buy a 2wd jeep..im jes sayin..) my first question is based on my first encounter. i bought some tires that were pre-mounted on rims that i come to find wont fit. there are more that one type 5 lug wheels. so, what do i look for when shopping for "stock" wheels for this thing?. i understand they are 5 on 4X4.5...al i want are some basic white spoke steel wheels (like the one in the profile pic in the back seat)..i HATE the stoc k chrome ones...

also, any pointers to beginners low budget suspension upgrades?..junkyard, off the shelf whatever.

and last...clubs?..i already sense an 'eliteness' with owning a jeep..any ideas how to find a local casual/beginers group?...

 

its a 91 Cherokee 4 door 4WD 5 speed XJ 4.0 L

 

ok first the lug pattern is a 5x4.5 that lug pattern is the small lug pattern that ford uses the rims on mine are off of a bronco2 you can do a 2" budget lift for around $100 or less with a 2" lift you can run 31's with minor triming there is a thread with a list of jy parts that will fit an xj either diract bolt or slight modify to work here is the link https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/ welcome to the xj family

 

As far a budget lifts look up a bastard pack about as cheap as you can get.

 

you got a very clean xj nice platform to start with mine looked stock like yours except mine was lifted 8" when i bought it now i have lowered it to 7" and trimmed the fenders heres a before and current pics

o thought the first pic was when i still had stock flairs

 

ok, i understand the 5 by 4.5but ti know small fords is a match is helpfull, ty for the other links as well as the XJ welcome..proud to be here..i own a jeep..

 

wow...you would think i was typing my responses via wifi on the road..sheesh...hey, thanks fellas..already i learn from reading that i need to find a "bastard pack"..uh..just WTF is that.?..like, can i walk in to my local pick and pull and say "hey, i need a pack..bastard''..(a little clarification here please?..)
also, i am not looking to build a rock crawler?, but to exemplify and enhance what is already present in the Jeep as much and as cheap as possible...for now...trust me, i am already hooked.

 

bastard pack?

 

a bastered pack is leaf springs from another veh mixed with you stock or any stock xj leaf spring to give you lift

 

"another veh mixed with you stock or any stock xj"

wow...sounds exotic and possibly intrinsically complicated?...any simple first timer steps?...again, i am not (immediately) interested in building a crawler or a hill climber, only exploiting the jeep i already have in the easiest most inexpensive way.

 

Check this for you budget needs should help alot. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/

 

that link only confused me..what do i need to make my XJ 2 inches taller?..specifically?..

 

coil spacers and shackles, this will give you 2 inches for around 100$ if you dont know what these things are then try google. hope this is the help i know there is alot of stuff to learn about these jeeps.