What should i do to my cherokee?
09-16-2013, 12:49 AM
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Hello guys, I'm new to this forum and just got my first jeep! It's a 2001 and I don't know what I should do first. First think I was thinking about putting a lift (maybe a 3 inch) but I don't know what kind to get. Any suggestions on mods and what not?
09-16-2013, 12:54 AM
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Wheel it stock for a while and get to know the Jeep, then worry about a lift. You get what you pay for with lifts. Pay more and have no complaints, take the cheap route then **** and moan about it.
09-16-2013, 01:08 AM
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Gotcha, yeah I just don't know anything about them yet. I know there's body lifts and (? Lifts)
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Wheel it stock, trim the fenders and run a set of good 31" tires, remove the rear sway bar and disco or remove the front if you want it to be a decent wheeling rig.
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Most aftermarket fender flares want the jeep uncut and you cut where they say too.Cutout style fender flares will give you more room then the flat fender style does.
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Did you just buy it? If so, give a tune up even if it doesn't feel like it needs one. This way, you know the ins-and-outs of your Jeep, where it is at mechanically, and you'll start to build a relationship with it as it will do something weird at some point in time because, it is an XJ.
Also, +1 for wheeling it stock for a while. Then, I'd say get some grippier tires. A lift is nothing without proper traction.
Also, +1 for wheeling it stock for a while. Then, I'd say get some grippier tires. A lift is nothing without proper traction.
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09-16-2013, 10:33 AM
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Did you just buy it? If so, give a tune up even if it doesn't feel like it needs one. This way, you know the ins-and-outs of your Jeep, where it is at mechanically, and you'll start to build a relationship with it as it will do something weird at some point in time because, it is an XJ.
Also, +1 for wheeling it stock for a while. Then, I'd say get some grippier tires. A lift is nothing without proper traction.
Also, +1 for wheeling it stock for a while. Then, I'd say get some grippier tires. A lift is nothing without proper traction.
09-16-2013, 12:03 PM
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Yeah, I was thinking that. I was just about to take it on a couple trails down the road from my house, but the radiator decided to act up, so I don't wanna risk it. Should be good in the next couple of days though.