new to 4x4.. resisted modding til now
02-05-2010, 12:43 AM
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new to 4x4.. resisted modding til now
Morning fellas.. I've driven jeeps all my life as a spare car to my sports cars or for bad weather. I've had two cherokees and an 05 liberty.
For the ten years I've been driving I've always been intimidated to mod my jeep but it's time to start. I have lots of experience with engines and modding for HP bot no experience whatsoever with suspension. Here's the deal:
-I have a 2000 Cherokee which is stock.
-This build will be for minimal off-roading but mostly geared towards inclement weather driving.
-I want to lift it about 3 or 4 inches but no more.
-I want the largest wheel/tire combo that will not scrape.
-I want the ride quality to stay as close to stock as possible. That means I don't want that 'marshmellow' feel I've felt in other heavily modded jeeps on the highway and I'd like to keep tire drone to a minimum.
-I want to know what parts are involved in doing a PROFESSIONAL job.. I don't want a set up done half assed that will harm the above requirements or damage or wear out anything faster than normal.
Thanks in advance for any advice and flame if you want.. I know I would ;D
For the ten years I've been driving I've always been intimidated to mod my jeep but it's time to start. I have lots of experience with engines and modding for HP bot no experience whatsoever with suspension. Here's the deal:
-I have a 2000 Cherokee which is stock.
-This build will be for minimal off-roading but mostly geared towards inclement weather driving.
-I want to lift it about 3 or 4 inches but no more.
-I want the largest wheel/tire combo that will not scrape.
-I want the ride quality to stay as close to stock as possible. That means I don't want that 'marshmellow' feel I've felt in other heavily modded jeeps on the highway and I'd like to keep tire drone to a minimum.
-I want to know what parts are involved in doing a PROFESSIONAL job.. I don't want a set up done half assed that will harm the above requirements or damage or wear out anything faster than normal.
Thanks in advance for any advice and flame if you want.. I know I would ;D
02-05-2010, 02:00 AM
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02-05-2010, 02:27 AM
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this is pretty much what im going for.. looks clean and well put together
i like how the wheels dont stick out too far from the fender but are still fairly wide.
i like how the wheels dont stick out too far from the fender but are still fairly wide.
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03-23-2010, 05:46 PM
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Got mine back yesterday. 2" AAL kit from rockymoutainsusp. and 30x9.5 BFG A/Ts on 15x7 soft 8s.
Tires used from craigslist $200/all
Wheels from Summit $178/all
Lift $270
Labor $900
Total - $1548
Not bad all together for a noob doing no work myself other than putting wheel caps on, lol. Ride is a little harsher but not bad.
Tires used from craigslist $200/all
Wheels from Summit $178/all
Lift $270
Labor $900
Total - $1548
Not bad all together for a noob doing no work myself other than putting wheel caps on, lol. Ride is a little harsher but not bad.
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