Jeep Builds Make your own jeep build thread here, discuss and view jeeps here. All Jeep models are welcome here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Wilderness XJ Build

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:54 AM
  #106  
WillyXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 336
Likes: 59
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6L
Default

Nope. I have not purchased any lights yet. Thanks for the LED recommendation, but those things are expensive and would completely blow my budget! Yes, they look quite bright, but for as much as I plan to be running lights I cannot justify the cost over halogens.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:46 AM
  #107  
theBrew99XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 230
Likes: 1
From: Central Maine
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

I like your winch set up and your new sliders!
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:12 PM
  #108  
woody90's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: albuquerque, NM
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

If your worried about spending to much on lights just buy a set of Rigid Dually Spots. Lights are crazy, not to mention how durable they are the customer service is awesome. anything goes out send it in they send you a set no questions asked. Highly recommend it!
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:01 PM
  #109  
86-Chief's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
From: Southern Cali
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5L turbo, 4.0L tb swap, ported head ect
Default

Originally Posted by woody90
If your worried about spending to much on lights just buy a set of Rigid Dually Spots. Lights are crazy, not to mention how durable they are the customer service is awesome. anything goes out send it in they send you a set no questions asked. Highly recommend it!

That or I can get you 30" bars in flood & spot combos for about 425.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:53 PM
  #110  
woody90's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: albuquerque, NM
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

hey how can you get the 30in so cheap?
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 01:02 AM
  #111  
86-Chief's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
From: Southern Cali
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5L turbo, 4.0L tb swap, ported head ect
Default

Originally Posted by woody90
hey how can you get the 30in so cheap?

Well its made by Aurora,
Check out how they stack up to Rigid.
http://www.kpd4x4.com/aurora-led-4x4...id-industries/
Of course these Aurora bars cost more than 425-450..but if you work at the shop that sells them, then you get the discount. Older brother works in a shop, and he got his at 425 I believe.
If he can get more, you pay for it plus shipping and its yours. Not extra cost. I think he payed 425, or 450. Either way


And check out Aurora's flash lights.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f66/re...ght-52498.html
Good GOD! I will be getting one very very soon to take my Mag lights place! No way to beat that output...its like holding a freaking fog light in your hand! Great Reviews on the Aurora bars from all the prerunner guys..they aren't cheap by any means, but being as I have an inside man I'll be getting my for 425

Last edited by 86-Chief; Mar 28, 2012 at 01:04 AM.
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:42 AM
  #112  
theBrew99XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 230
Likes: 1
From: Central Maine
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

How do your BFG KM2 work in the snow and ice on regular paved roads?
Reply
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 10:16 AM
  #113  
WillyXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 336
Likes: 59
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6L
Default

Originally Posted by theBrew99XJ
How do your BFG KM2 work in the snow and ice on regular paved roads?
They do really well on snow. The only time I've put my chains on is when wheeling trails with ~2ft of snow. Paved road driving I haven't had any issues. I've only encountered some sliding once and that was going down a hill without 4WD. As for ice, well, putting some chains on and there's no problem otherwise letting off the gas while going over ice patches keeps the Jeep straight. There really aren't any tires that will give you full traction on ice.
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 08:06 PM
  #114  
theBrew99XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 230
Likes: 1
From: Central Maine
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

The KM2s are considered mud tires correct not not all terrains? One of my buddies runs them in 33s on his cherokee they work good. I suppose if I were to get them would be as a second set of tires for wheelin then stick with my high country at's for winter, as they were incredible!
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:56 PM
  #115  
WillyXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 336
Likes: 59
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6L
Default

Yep! The KM2 is a mud-terrain tire which also works really well in the snow.
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 10:20 PM
  #116  
4x4 for life's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Tunkhannock Pa and yes its the sexting town
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L High Out Put
Default

You have brought inspiration to me because of your awesome jeep and once my jeep is repaired (rust) and I can start it again (96 Cherokee to neon injectors and 99 manifold also at the same time chance down a sensor that won't allow it to turn over) then I will turn my jeep into something like yours not taking your ideas either haha
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:36 PM
  #117  
WillyXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 336
Likes: 59
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6L
Default

Thanks for the note!
Reply
Old May 1, 2012 | 09:01 AM
  #118  
ADK_XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 210
Likes: 1
From: Capital Region, NY
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by jonlabass

THAT is a damn fine looking Jeep - I like that you stuck with a 3" lift and clean setup. I've got the same aim for mine, I want a car that looks great on the road and handles awesome offroad short of driving up the side of buildings and what not.

Really enjoy this thread, I'll stay tuned!
Reply
Old May 2, 2012 | 01:28 PM
  #119  
WillyXJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 336
Likes: 59
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6L
Default

Thanks! I'm not going for the ridiculously large vehicle that can go over any size rock without difficulty. It's a functional vehicle - more than a toy. I think the only mod for the exterior will be the addition of lights. Not sure when those will be purchased yet - maybe later this summer/fall or next year. A couple mods before then are coming though.
Reply
Old May 3, 2012 | 05:38 AM
  #120  
86-Chief's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 516
Likes: 0
From: Southern Cali
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5L turbo, 4.0L tb swap, ported head ect
Default

Have you seen min Rigid LEDs posted
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:27 AM.