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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 8, 2004 15:06:37 GMT -3
Lets say you had a 97 TJ that was stock except for some 30" at tires, and you are hell bent on not lifting it. (which garnishes more respect from me than the president and jesus holding hands) what other Modifications would you consider?
I was thinking about this and here's what I came up with...
Some Disconnects would be nice! 20-30% more flex in the front end would make gettin over the larger stuff a little more easier, of course, I would not buy them, hell no, make them, $10!!
A little extra skid plating and armor on the bottom would be nice too! perhaps to protect the oil pan should it ever get wacked real bad in lets say......Paragon!
Or maybe a gas tank skid plate! I remember the last time I was behind a vehicle in such trim, and watched it bounce left and right over rocks (of course alway impressed to the fullest extent) but that paper thin gas tank skid had taken a worse beating than most red-headed step children!
Fog lights, gotta have a nice set of Fog lights! Nice does not always mean expensive, no no... But the wiring should be nice and neat, hidden for that professional look as well as keep it from getting caught on a tree limb. and they should both be facing straight!
so... I ask, What would you do?
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Post by 1BadTJ on Nov 8, 2004 15:52:01 GMT -3
A winch.
And a NewEnglandJeepz.com decal!
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Post by slab42 on Nov 8, 2004 18:26:29 GMT -3
lots of armor! and a winch... johnny, are you talking about neal's jeep?
I am set on not lifting my rubi... yet. I wanna add stuff to it, and when it is nearly paid off, and the warranty that I paid extra for is up, I will lift it!
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Post by jeepgod on Nov 8, 2004 23:26:13 GMT -3
Can someone explain why someone would want in fact insist on leaving a jeep totally stock?? I mean to each his own, but to be hell bent on not lifting it !!?? If it had warranty ok i can respect that, if your broke, again, much respect, but i don't get it. If i were to keep it stock (lord have mercy) i would drive it to the mall
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Post by BrianRubi on Nov 9, 2004 9:49:56 GMT -3
If you are talking about Neal then I would go with skid plates. I have the upmost respect for some one that would off road a jeep that is stock. Every time I have been out with Neal and his stock TJ he has gone just about every where I have, and that is coming from a guy with a 6" long arm lift. It is amazing what a stock jeep can do. Hat's off to all the stocker's out there. As for you Steve you will want to lift your jeep sooner than you think. Look forward to seeing everyone this weekend.
Brian B.
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 9, 2004 13:43:25 GMT -3
Ya I am talking about Neal, and I was trying to start a disussion on how to Mod a vehicle to improve it's trail abilities with out adding lift. (sneeky bastard ain't I)
Also... a OBA set up would be a good addition!
So Neal, I am offering free labor, what else do you want to do?
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Post by slab42 on Nov 9, 2004 21:12:45 GMT -3
as long as I am not working that day, I am offering free labor too, however I do work alot better for beer!
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Post by BrianRubi on Nov 9, 2004 21:23:17 GMT -3
Neal really needs some good rocker panels - Like the one's you have John. It would help out to get ride of the tube side bars he has. He needs the protection but could use the ground clearance. What do you guy's think?
Brian B.
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 10, 2004 9:07:27 GMT -3
I'm Gamed! BTW did you notice he has not replied yet, maybe he is the sneeky bastard!
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Post by BrianRubi on Nov 10, 2004 9:36:38 GMT -3
Your right John. What is Neal up to and why hasn't he jumped in on this topic. After all it is his jeep? Is he doing some thing we don't know about?
Brian B.
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Post by 1BadTJ on Nov 10, 2004 9:41:56 GMT -3
He is a really sneeky bastard. Maybe we should steal his Jeep and hold it hostage till he shows himself on this thread.!
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Post by chrometj on Nov 11, 2004 0:02:55 GMT -3
What if you stole his jeep and put a lift kit on it?
Since you're offering free labor...I don't think I'll do anything to my jeep, then I can get like gears and lockers installed for free right?? haha
Mike
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Post by SPYDER on Nov 11, 2004 0:32:04 GMT -3
this is what i would do...but then again its not my jeep.... since we are going with no lift, i would flat fender the front and cut the rear enough to fit 33's....extending the bumpstops of course. then i would suck it up and add a 1" bl so i can go with Nth degree's flat tummy tucker, and engine skid, along with a kilby or warn gas tank skid, and a good steering box skid. to go along with those i would also comp cut my rockers like the rock buggies on a nice slant to the frame to minimize damage and help slide over rocks. plus i would add a winch and some nice bumpers. and dont' forget the sick radio. ok im nuts...but it has some good ideas...
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Post by chrometj on Nov 11, 2004 1:21:59 GMT -3
But if you put 33s on, thats adding 4" of height! so youre lifting it right!? haha
I like the skid plate ideas!!!
Mike
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Post by J.T.Woody on Nov 11, 2004 9:46:47 GMT -3
I'm just curious as to WHY he is so dead-set against lifting it?
Some nice aggressive 30" tires, disco the front sway-bar, and armor up the bottom.
Of course, with all the weight you guys want to add to it with the huge winch and bumpers and armor, the poor Jeep will actually be LOWER than it is now.
HAHAHA ;D
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