New to the Jeep world. this is my 2nd post. Thanks to everyone who helped out on the first post (electrical issue)...what a GREAT place to share information!!!
I recently bought a 99 TJ, 2.5 automatic. i cant say it was my dream jeep...but the price was fantastic, and I know it has never been offroad. It is really just a toy for me...and not my daily driver.
runs great, and the body is in good shape.
I took it wheeling, and had a great time. The jeep came with 31x10.5 AT tires. I live in southern Indiana...and we have mud like it is going out of style.
the AT's did ok in the mud...but not really as well as I had hoped. I am really looking to improve the performance and looks of the jeep by going with a more aggressive tire. I am also considering a lift kit.
I have a couple of questions.
is a 32 or 33 inch tire too big for the 2.5. I don't plan to re-gear it. I think from what I have read that I will need to put a lift kit on it. I think 3" is what I need???? I am concerned I don't know all I should about the various components of a suspension lift kit.
With a 3" lift, are there any manufacturers I should stay away from? Will I need drop steering arms, etc? I have been looking at the rough country 641.20 3.25" lift kit. With the addition of the heavier front bumper and winch...will I have to do anything to level it back out?
is there anything not included in the kit that I will have to replace?
Has anyone put one of these on before (I am an average mechanic), how hard is it to install?
Are rough country products decent quality?
Is there a better way to go?
Thanks again for any help!!!:thumb:
I recently bought a 99 TJ, 2.5 automatic. i cant say it was my dream jeep...but the price was fantastic, and I know it has never been offroad. It is really just a toy for me...and not my daily driver.
runs great, and the body is in good shape.
I took it wheeling, and had a great time. The jeep came with 31x10.5 AT tires. I live in southern Indiana...and we have mud like it is going out of style.
the AT's did ok in the mud...but not really as well as I had hoped. I am really looking to improve the performance and looks of the jeep by going with a more aggressive tire. I am also considering a lift kit.
I have a couple of questions.
is a 32 or 33 inch tire too big for the 2.5. I don't plan to re-gear it. I think from what I have read that I will need to put a lift kit on it. I think 3" is what I need???? I am concerned I don't know all I should about the various components of a suspension lift kit.
With a 3" lift, are there any manufacturers I should stay away from? Will I need drop steering arms, etc? I have been looking at the rough country 641.20 3.25" lift kit. With the addition of the heavier front bumper and winch...will I have to do anything to level it back out?
is there anything not included in the kit that I will have to replace?
Has anyone put one of these on before (I am an average mechanic), how hard is it to install?
Are rough country products decent quality?
Is there a better way to go?
Thanks again for any help!!!:thumb: