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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Well, I received a Black 1999 Cherokee Sport (2 dr) from my dad's estate. She's stock with the exception of a Curtis lightweight plow. I've had it for a couple of years, and have used it mainly to plow out my drive. It's no longer my daily driver with the acquisition of my Avalanche. So far mice have managed to chew a hole in the headliner, so I figure that's my green light to start modding. I'm not a mechanic by any means; no welders, heavy tools, etc. What do y'all think would be some good "bang for the buck" mods?
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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A lift and tires.
Welcome to the forum from fantic.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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welcome aboard.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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you could start with a small budget 3" lift and 31's and have some fun , i like that you have an avalanche too lol thats what my dd is as well and i love the thing
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Then you'll love this site:

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/index.html
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Van
yea I been member on there for years , I haven't been on it to much Lately tho
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Ha! Welcome to my world!

And Welcome to the forum

Mike
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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welcome!

i'd look into a lift, some tires, maybe some exterior lighting, and some recovery points/new bumpers.

maybe bedline the interior floor to prevent rust.. i'm about to do that myself.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Good idea. I see there's some rust starting under the sill on the driver's side door.
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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get that stuff outta there before doing anything. grind it off down to clean metal, and weld/screw in some new sheet metal for any spots that've rusted through.
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