New from AB Canada

[eugenewilson72]

I’m picking up an 03 Liberty Sport 3.7 4wd in a couple days. Most people talk about lifting their Liberty, I’m more interested in possibly lowering mine.

 

[LibertyTC]

Welcome to the forum.
IDK about lowering it, keep in mind it's an off road 4x4 vehicle & it's fun to take it off road.

 

[eugenewilson72]

Welcome to the forum.
IDK about lowering it, keep in mind it's an off road 4x4 vehicle & it's fun to take it off road.

I got a truck for off-roading. The Liberty will be a family vehicle, I’ll likely leave the ride height alone. I want it easier for kids to get in and out of, that’s why I’m thinking about lowering it.

 

[duderz7]

I've seen one lowered before, went and got a pepsi after barfing in my mouth. You of course will do what you like, but when you lower a compact suv you've essentially created a station wagon. Maybe that or a minivan would be a better vehicle for running the kiddos around. Not trying to bag on you, but you're not likely to find a lot of support for lowering a jeep here.

 

[eugenewilson72]

I’m not talking slammed, just bringing the centre of gravity closer to terrafirma by maybe 1”-2”. 4wd is very much needed in the winter where I live.

 

[eugenewilson72]

I've seen one lowered before, went and got a pepsi after barfing in my mouth. You of course will do what you like, but when you lower a compact suv you've essentially created a station wagon. Maybe that or a minivan would be a better vehicle for running the kiddos around. Not trying to bag on you, but you're not likely to find a lot of support for lowering a jeep here.

I’m surprised you didn’t vomit from the Pepsi. I much prefer coke.
Anyways…

just for ***** and giggles I was reading about engine swaps. This Liberty has a 5spd manual transmission. Would I need to change the transmission if I were to swap in a 4.7 v8?

 

[LibertyTC]

Here is a listing of V-8 swap Threads. https://www.google.com/search?q=jeepkj.com+v8+swap&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1
It is a big deal & $, nothing fits easily, & getting electronics to work again can be a nightmare.
Most have given up & have been un-succesfull.
It would be much easier to start out with a V8 Jeep to begin with.