Best XJ Mods For Touring Under 10K
10-08-2012, 11:50 PM
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It boils down to your driving style too. Are you a lead foot? Have you been driving long enough to when trouble is coming, etc. On a big budget we are going to say build it big, but in reality you don't need it. I recently sold my big lift for a small one and I am hppy to be in it.
If it will help you just send half of your budget to me and you won't feel bad about not building it big!! LOL
If it will help you just send half of your budget to me and you won't feel bad about not building it big!! LOL
10-08-2012, 11:57 PM
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10-09-2012, 12:02 AM
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also you need to figure if you are going to run sway bars or not? I don't run them, and I think with only a 2.5in lift you don't need them. But that is your choice. some people have to have them.
No swaybars make a night and day difference off roading.
So if you have to have them you will need front diss connects.
10-09-2012, 12:26 AM
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yeah, id obviously like to have money left over for repairs/spares (just in case) and for extra fuel.
and i agree that just because you are spending abit of money on it, doesnt mean it has to be huge. i have a fear of rolling over so a LCG build would be nice.
and i agree that just because you are spending abit of money on it, doesnt mean it has to be huge. i have a fear of rolling over so a LCG build would be nice.
10-09-2012, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
we can disagree. That is fine.
You don't need long arms on an adventure rig. That is just silly.
10-09-2012, 06:06 AM
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Dont go to 36s for an expedition rig...these people must not think things through. With a proper suspension setup, 32s, lockers, chromo shafts, and a few other goodies youll be fine. Why run such big tires on an expedition rig? That would kill gas, put more stress on components....the last thing you want when your miles and miles out. Do a mild lift like we discussed at the beginning, quality lockers (arb), go ahead and upgrade shafts (don't want that being the weak link) a few engine upgrades (bored tb, intake, etc). Carry plenty of spare parts, invest in armor and a good roof rack to carry gear that wont fit in the cab.
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10-09-2012, 06:12 AM
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Yeah I want an expedition more than a crawler rig. To me, there doesn't seem much point in spending 10k just so you can walk up an obstacle. Id rather make it a bit more of a challenge and have to work out how to vet through a trail rather than just bouncing and blasting through it and breaking an expensive rig
Especially in Australia, there is so much land to explore, and alot of it is very remote so I can't have my rig breaking down in the muddle of the Simpson desert. (sort of like death valley in the states)
Especially in Australia, there is so much land to explore, and alot of it is very remote so I can't have my rig breaking down in the muddle of the Simpson desert. (sort of like death valley in the states)
10-09-2012, 06:14 AM
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Matter of fact you could mirror your rig off of the AEV cherokee. Its a tank...and it was specifically built for long expeditions. Ill get you the specs
10-09-2012, 07:15 AM
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Its a taller lift than what your looking for, but Id honestly say go to 4.5 inches then follow all of these specs: The Jeep:
4.0 L 6 Cylinder, Auto Transmission, Power Windows and Locks, A/C, Engine Block Heater, Driver and Passenger Airbags operational. ABS disabled.
Parts List:
a) Currie 9" High Pinion Rear Axle with Ford Explorer Disk Conversion and 4.11 Gearing b) Front Axle Dana 30 w/ 4.11 Spicer Gears c) 5.5" Lift - Custom with Currie Upper and Lower Control Arms d) JKS sway bar disconnects e) Atlas II Transfer Case 3:8:1 f) CV Style Slip Yoke Driveshaft g) Speedometer Correction for larger tires h) ARB Front Bumper w/ Warn XD9000 Winch and cable remote, Recovery Gear i) AEV XJ Rear Tire Carrier and Bumper with Axe, Shovel, and CB Antenna Mount j) License Plate Relocation Bracket with Light Installed k) (5) 285-75-R16 BFG - AT's 80% tread left. Spare New. l) IPF 800 MSR Lights m) IPF Driving Lights - look awesome at night. They glow even after the vehicle is shut off. n) Tomken Gas Tank Skid Plate o) Rock Sliders from Off Road General Store p) ARB Air Lockers installed front and rear w/ compressor under hood. Switches mounted on dash. q) ARB Roof Rack Installed with Hi-Lift Mount (Hi-Lift Jack excluded from sale) r) TJ Front Seats s) Tom Woods front driveshaft t) Sony Xplod CD Player w/ Aux input, remote and Blaupunkt Speakers u) Cobra CB with Firestick Antenna v) Rock-It air intake, High Performance air Filter with Recharge Kit w) Mini Skids installed under front shocks x) Rock it front differential skid plate y) Tomken Transfer Case Skid Plate (Not currently installed, bushing sleeves need to be tack welded in place) z) Quick Air 2 air compressor under hood with coil hose kit a) Hot water heat exchange shower system by Deckers, Pump by ShurFLO. b) Rancho RS-9000 5-Way Adjustable Shocks c) High Performance Slotted Front Rotors d) Optima Yellow-top Battery e) JKS Bar Pin Eliminators f) Rear cargo mat and cargo net g) Miscellaneous Spare Parts including new u-joints, old front driveshaft.
4.0 L 6 Cylinder, Auto Transmission, Power Windows and Locks, A/C, Engine Block Heater, Driver and Passenger Airbags operational. ABS disabled.
Parts List:
a) Currie 9" High Pinion Rear Axle with Ford Explorer Disk Conversion and 4.11 Gearing b) Front Axle Dana 30 w/ 4.11 Spicer Gears c) 5.5" Lift - Custom with Currie Upper and Lower Control Arms d) JKS sway bar disconnects e) Atlas II Transfer Case 3:8:1 f) CV Style Slip Yoke Driveshaft g) Speedometer Correction for larger tires h) ARB Front Bumper w/ Warn XD9000 Winch and cable remote, Recovery Gear i) AEV XJ Rear Tire Carrier and Bumper with Axe, Shovel, and CB Antenna Mount j) License Plate Relocation Bracket with Light Installed k) (5) 285-75-R16 BFG - AT's 80% tread left. Spare New. l) IPF 800 MSR Lights m) IPF Driving Lights - look awesome at night. They glow even after the vehicle is shut off. n) Tomken Gas Tank Skid Plate o) Rock Sliders from Off Road General Store p) ARB Air Lockers installed front and rear w/ compressor under hood. Switches mounted on dash. q) ARB Roof Rack Installed with Hi-Lift Mount (Hi-Lift Jack excluded from sale) r) TJ Front Seats s) Tom Woods front driveshaft t) Sony Xplod CD Player w/ Aux input, remote and Blaupunkt Speakers u) Cobra CB with Firestick Antenna v) Rock-It air intake, High Performance air Filter with Recharge Kit w) Mini Skids installed under front shocks x) Rock it front differential skid plate y) Tomken Transfer Case Skid Plate (Not currently installed, bushing sleeves need to be tack welded in place) z) Quick Air 2 air compressor under hood with coil hose kit a) Hot water heat exchange shower system by Deckers, Pump by ShurFLO. b) Rancho RS-9000 5-Way Adjustable Shocks c) High Performance Slotted Front Rotors d) Optima Yellow-top Battery e) JKS Bar Pin Eliminators f) Rear cargo mat and cargo net g) Miscellaneous Spare Parts including new u-joints, old front driveshaft.
10-09-2012, 07:16 AM
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I just copied that straight from a for sale thread on a different forum for the AEV jeep that was sold to another owner a few years ago.
