Just got a 96 xj 2 months ago. Put some wheels and tires on it. After I put on a three inch left I'm left with anyway to go with it.


What would be the top ten mods after a lift and tires?

 

1-lockers is always good.
2-lowers gears...to spin the bigger tires, plus you're adding lockers, might as well upgrade here too
3-rock rails- keep your body straight, maintain open/close functionality of your doors
4-fire extinguisher...watching your junk burn to the ground can't be fun
5-fullsize spare
6-HiLift jack
7-tow points front. budget option is front towhook brackets. The high dollar option is aftermarket bumpers with tow point
8-tow points rear. budget option is a tow hitch. Tow hitch adds extra utility to your SUV. Again, the high dollar option is aftermarket bumpers with tow point
9- winch. budget option is to wheel with someone else who has a winch
10- unibody stiffeners/reinforcement...wheeling is tough on these things

No particualar order, I was firing these off pretty quick

 

1. MAINTENANCE?......especially the cooling system? Big tires/lift make for more engine/tranny load, more heat. Nobody thought I'd suggest that, now did they.

 

Done:
Wheels
Tires
front&rear diff fluids/gaskets w/black rtv
Coolant looks ok/full
Transfer case fluid & rear seal

Ac recharged
(compressor just locked up so I have a pulley installed but at 50 a lb for freon I still have my ac hooked up just behind the pulley.) Any thoughts?

P.s. engine runs at 220 is it time for a thermostat?

 

Check the actual running temp. with an infared thermometer. If it really is running 220*, Flush and fill your rig. Mine rarely breaks over 210* with the AC on in the Southern heat.

And you've got to upgrade the stereo; I have to have my tunes.

 

Three inches is a really good lift height IMO, especially if it's a daily driver. Top mods depends upon your wheeling style. For trail riding and light crawling don't worry about skids plates, rock rails, and roll bars as much unless you like serious rock crawling or mud bogging. I really like having a winch on my XJ and a good sound system really helps the miles go by. If you drive at night a lot then driving lights might be a good addition too.

 

Tow hooks seem pretty critical if you wheel at all.

Other cheap stuff
Efan shutoff for water crossing
Cowl or other snorkel/cold air intake
More lights (harbor freight)

 

And # 10 is a roll of duck tape for girlfriends mouth to stop her from saying "u are not going up that".

 

I have an avatar for you.

 

Take them doors off!

 

Id say:
1. Armor (sliders, skids)
2. Recovery Points & Recovery Equipment
3. Lockers
4. Bumpers
5. Frame stiffeners
6. Rear Disc's
7. Winch
8. Head lights upgrade (h4's or projectors)
9. Cooling upgrades (aux fan, hood vents, trans cooler)
10. Roof Rack (Keep your spare out of the cab, and room for additional camping gear, etc)

Thats my opinion on a good list of upgrades.. in that order. Luckily for me the P.O of mine already had armor under neath (no sliders yet). I have front and rear recovery points (front tow hooks tied WAAYYY back into the body, and a rear d ring shackle).

 

No particular order

• Tow hooks front and back (could use a receiver in either location)
• Stronger front bumper with extended mounts and winch plate. Could incorporate tow hooks or be a DIY welded to good tow hooks.
• Winch
• Snorkel or cowl cold air intake
• Switch to shut off fan for water crossing
• Full size spare and a place to mount it
• Good Radio to listen to tunes
• CB
• Armor if you are doing rocks
• ****** strap

 

The best mod ever!!!!!

 

Top 10 mods?.. Hope cruiser54, Xj88, Red82 and myself are on this list. Lol
My list includes Tires and lighting as my primary. Lifts, Gears and lockers are at the bottom. Address the simple, most needed items first.

 

LOLZ!