Hello everyone, my name is Dan and I am new to the forum. Figured I'd start with an introduction and what I've done. Then add my wishlist. I've been doing a bunch of research using this forum so I figured I would join and say hello. Sorry in advance for the length.
I'm located in Naples, Florida, so I have no plans for rock crawling. Mostly using this rig for trail riding and camping (seems to be my DD more and more lately lol). Lots of sugar sand and mud. I had a TJ for a while and sold it when I had my daughter because I wanted a decent back seat. Debated on a JK and ultimately decided an XJ was the way to go! SUPER happy I chose an XJ.
I have a 2000 XJ
Straight 6 200k miles
AW-4 trans
NP231 Transfer case
dana 30 front
Chrysler 8.25 rear

Of course, when I got it, I changed ALL the fluids. New hubs, ALL u-joints, drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads, rebuilt drums.

Mods done
6 inch long arm
33x12.5 Cooper Discover STT pros
4:88 front and rear
Spartan lunchbox locker in rear (Not a fan)
Hooke front winch bumper
Hooke rear bumper with tire carrier
Xpower 12k winch
Cheap roof rack off Amazon
Front lightbar, front pods, rear pods from Harbor freight
Snorkel off Amazon (works great)
Big 7 wire upgrade 2 Guage
Cut the lip off the fenders
Sway bar disconnects
rhino line bottom half of exterior
LED headlights off Amazon

Inside Mods
Auxbeam 6 panel switch
​​​​​12v refrigerator on slide
150 PSI compressor with 2 gallon tank
Rhino lined interior
Of course new head unit and speakers

Future planned mods in order of want/need
Upgraded steering and steering box (current box leaks)
Upgraded alternator
Detroit locker for rear to replace the spartan
SYE
ARB air locker for front (Not completely sure on this. If I'm gonna spend 1k on the locker, I could spend more and put a D44 in. That's a conversation for later dates lol)

If anyone has any input, feel free to comment. I am always looking for both positive and negative feedback!

 

Welcome Dan!!!

 

What do you think of the Cooper tires? I have them on my xj and in not a huge fan. Too loud, and slick on wet roads.

 

I really like them. Definitely not the favorite tire I've ever had, but they are pretty good. The road noise really doesn't bother me at all, if i hear the tires, i just turn the radio up lol.
As far as rain and wet roads, I drive my jeep like a 90 year old grandpa, so I haven't noticed any issues with that at all.
Off-road, they are pretty damn good tire.

Edit: I really loved my BFG KO2s. I let my buddy talk me into the STT pros, I'm not upset, but the KO2 is definitely a better tire IMO.