So I've been tire shopping, Best deal I think on a tire is either a ironman all country M/T 31x10.5r15 for $106/tire + $16 - China made, or Hercules Trail Digger M/T same size, $117 + $16 install, US made in a Cooper factory. The Hercules Terra Trac M/T's (also US made in a cooper factory) are $140/tire. Big jump. Going to a 33" tire (which I've considered doing is an even bigger jump in price, over $60/tire, so that means that I would be paying almost 60% more to go up an inch in height.

Still haven't decided to get two or 4 new tires....

 

Waiting for money sucks.

 

Yes it does. Your Jeep looks lonely!

 

I know I almost bought a 97 TJ to put with it recently but the seller wanted just too much ($3000 for a 4 banger with 230k miles, and very rough bodywork.)

 

Sooooo... Got my $ saved up for my tires, BUT I have the opportunity to buy a small truck, ford ranger (actually a mazda b series), 4x4, with the 4.0l. so I might do that, and put off buying my tires for a bit.... buy the truck, see how it is for a DD, then sell my current car and then get my tires. we'll see. hoping to look at it tuesday if it hasn't been sold by then.

 

 

Buy another jeep so you can steal/borrow parts! Chop the top, do experiments...;-P

 

I bought a truck:

 

nice!

 

Yup and my other car is for sale:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5860723080.html

 

 

Hah! Now you have a "parts" truck. Should be nice for hauling around all kinds of stuff.

 

already used it saturday to pick up 24 rolls of sod to put in our back yard.

 

Build sheet for the ranger:

Primary Features
Build Date: 30.01.1998
Vehicle Line: Ranger/Mazda B2000
Body Style: Super Single Cab
Version: Mazda Series
Engine: 4.0 V6 OHV 12V EFI
Transmission: 5R44E/5R55E - 5 Speed Auto Trans
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.73
Emission: With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Paint: Oxford White
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Minor Features
Medium Graphite Interior
Amay
Styleside Box - STL Inner/Outer
126"/3200MM Wheelbase
SE Version
Edison Plant Build
With Exterior Dress Up Kit
With Power Equipment Group
With RH 2nd Row Flip Open Window
With LH 2nd Row Flip Open Window
With Sliding Rear Window
With Carpet Floor Covering
With Drivers Power Mirror
With Passenger Power Convex Mirror
With 2nd Row Dual Jump Seat
Super/Super Single/Super Cab 4 Door
Bodyside Accent Stripe
Front Bumper - Steel Chromed
Rear Bumper - Steel Step - Chromed
With Front Licence Plate Bracket
With Passenger Air Bag
7J X 15" 5 Spoke Aluminium Wheel
3.73
Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential
4.0 V6 OHV 12V EFI
Leather Steering Wheel
With Speed Control
With Tachometer
AM/FM CD/Clock
With NAAO Radio Frequency
Oxford White
Mazda Series
5R44E/5R55E - 5 Speed Auto Trans
Ranger/Mazda B2000