Hello all,
Just got my first Jeep, 04 LJ.
In the process of going through it, to fix anything that needs it.
Front suspension/steering needs attention, it’s tight, but have split boots on most joints, so failure is just a matter of time.
The big question- is lift. Which could change some of the parts I would need to replace, so I need to figure that out.
Here’s what I’m shooting for: reliability, best high speed handling I can get, and the ability to handle upper medium difficulty trails.
I’ll be using this as a daily driver. Some of the trips I’ll take will log 5000 miles at once, so the ability to be able to drive 80 safely and confidently on the highway is very important.
I’d like to keep my center of gravity as low as possible to help with high speed handling.
Right now I’m thinking I might be able to get away with tube front fenders, minimal lift (maybe only 1” if possible) and 33” tires, probably duratracs, which I like. Maybe 17” wheels to help with highway manners, and larger brake possibility. It has the stock wheels and 31” currently.
No experience with jeeps, and this forum has a wealth of knowledge , been reading it constantly. I’m sure someone on here has set up a TJ similar.
Just got my first Jeep, 04 LJ.
In the process of going through it, to fix anything that needs it.
Front suspension/steering needs attention, it’s tight, but have split boots on most joints, so failure is just a matter of time.
The big question- is lift. Which could change some of the parts I would need to replace, so I need to figure that out.
Here’s what I’m shooting for: reliability, best high speed handling I can get, and the ability to handle upper medium difficulty trails.
I’ll be using this as a daily driver. Some of the trips I’ll take will log 5000 miles at once, so the ability to be able to drive 80 safely and confidently on the highway is very important.
I’d like to keep my center of gravity as low as possible to help with high speed handling.
Right now I’m thinking I might be able to get away with tube front fenders, minimal lift (maybe only 1” if possible) and 33” tires, probably duratracs, which I like. Maybe 17” wheels to help with highway manners, and larger brake possibility. It has the stock wheels and 31” currently.
No experience with jeeps, and this forum has a wealth of knowledge , been reading it constantly. I’m sure someone on here has set up a TJ similar.