Heh y'all-
I bought my new tires last friday- Cooper Discoverer AT3's in my stock size 23570r16- and have been pouring over all the lift posts, websites, and analyzing my needs ~vs~ equipment available more closely.
Ya, i like the idea of off-roading, as a specific activity, but for me it is a vehicle to outdoor activities (which often includes off-road/forest-road travel) which may be 200-300 miles away, or 1,000 miles away on vacation in Utah.wrc.gif
Anyway, here is the plan so far and maybe a Q:manos:
This plan may be counter to what most folks are going for, but these are the same components we're talking about on the Lift Kit Discussion.
1. Maximize ride and handling capabilities.
2. Minimize total lift (1 to 1.5 ideal, or 2" to get the HD packages) to keep stock tire diameter "look" reasonable with maybe wider tires.
3. Go heavy duty to allow hauling of gear and ARB bumper installation w/winch.
4.Utilize only suspension parts that have some longevity- I want to be using the Jeep, not repairing it.
Question: is the JBA coil over kit over-kill for a 1.5" lift?
I am inclined to go with the complete OME kit for $750. Almost Affordable compared to the full-on JBA solution.
Any thoughts?
thanks,
Eff
I bought my new tires last friday- Cooper Discoverer AT3's in my stock size 23570r16- and have been pouring over all the lift posts, websites, and analyzing my needs ~vs~ equipment available more closely.
Ya, i like the idea of off-roading, as a specific activity, but for me it is a vehicle to outdoor activities (which often includes off-road/forest-road travel) which may be 200-300 miles away, or 1,000 miles away on vacation in Utah.wrc.gif
Anyway, here is the plan so far and maybe a Q:manos:
This plan may be counter to what most folks are going for, but these are the same components we're talking about on the Lift Kit Discussion.
1. Maximize ride and handling capabilities.
2. Minimize total lift (1 to 1.5 ideal, or 2" to get the HD packages) to keep stock tire diameter "look" reasonable with maybe wider tires.
3. Go heavy duty to allow hauling of gear and ARB bumper installation w/winch.
4.Utilize only suspension parts that have some longevity- I want to be using the Jeep, not repairing it.
Question: is the JBA coil over kit over-kill for a 1.5" lift?
I am inclined to go with the complete OME kit for $750. Almost Affordable compared to the full-on JBA solution.
Any thoughts?
thanks,
Eff
wink,wink).
