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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 02:00 PM
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I just baught a 2000 jeep Cherokee with no modifications and i was wondering what modifications i should do first
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 06:26 PM
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None.

Go through it with a fine tooth comb.

After finding out what's going on, THEN decide what to do and what direction to go in.

THAT said, decide what kind of off road you want to be doing.

Do all the "basic" maintenance first, fluids, filters, and basic tune up, visual inspection on brakes, steering and driveline, check all suspension bushings, rubber, hoses, belts, etc....see where you stand then.

Replace anything you can short of mods, then make a decision.
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 06:54 PM
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I just bought a 2000 jeep Cherokee with no modifications and i was wanting to make it into an off road vehicle and i was wondering what modifications i should do first
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 07:25 PM
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Maintence, give it a tune up.
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 07:48 PM
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I already did the tune up on my 2000 jeep Cherokee with no modifications what modifications should i do to make it an off road vehicle
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 09:45 PM
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Pull the transfer case lever and go wheel, see where it's lacking, go from there.
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It's already an off-road vehicle from factory.
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Also, since this is the third time you've asked the same very broad and general question, I suggest you start reading posts and build threads like crazy. This isn't IG or fakebook, we don't spoon feed here. Do some basic research and come back with specific questions and it will probably go much better for you.
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Originally Posted by roninofako
None.

Go through it with a fine tooth comb.

After finding out what's going on, THEN decide what to do and what direction to go in.

THAT said, decide what kind of off road you want to be doing.

Do all the "basic" maintenance first, fluids, filters, and basic tune up, visual inspection on brakes, steering and driveline, check all suspension bushings, rubber, hoses, belts, etc....see where you stand then.

Replace anything you can short of mods, then make a decision.
But that sound so boring. It's easier when people tell me what to do.
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Also, since this is the third time you've asked the same very broad and general question, I suggest you start reading posts and build threads like crazy. This isn't IG or fakebook, we don't spoon feed here. Do some basic research and come back with specific questions and it will probably go much better for you.
I thought we fed them BS with spoons? OMG does that mean I have been doing it wrong all those years?
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
But that sound so boring. It's easier when people tell me what to do.
*post redacted due to vulgarity

LMAO
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 10:08 PM
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Yes.

Use a spork, moron
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Old Mar 17, 2019 | 10:11 PM
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Spork yourself, moron
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Originally Posted by roninofako
*post redacted due to vulgarity

LMAO
You are a vulgarity to the forum
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Recognize beyotch lol
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