My 2006 TJ

[Tom-TJ]

This is my '06 TJ. I have owned it for about 6 years. It is primarily my driveway plow vehicle. I only plow my own driveway and keep it off the salted roads except for the occasional run to the gas station. I have a Delta bumper bar with LED tail/brake lights and REALLY bright backup lights. It is great for night-time snow storm plowing. I have front air shocks to handle the plow. I added the rocker guards last year after some rust bubbled up. I repaired it and installed the guards. I haven't much else to it beyond maintenance. The frame is excellent! I have used full-size trucks which push better, but to me, the Jeep is hands down the best plow vehicle for my needs. Even with street tires, it pushes all the snow NE Ohio (snow belt) can throw at it. With the short wheel base, it is so maneuverable in tight areas.

I have been fighting the Jeep rabbit hole as I know it is a deep hole. This forum is dangerous . After the weather warms, I plan to do wheels and bigger tires. I battle with myself on this. It will look better, but I almost prefer tires that spin if I push it too hard. The tires are the least path of resistance which is preferred to transferring it to the frame and drive-line. But, I do go easy on it. I am not in a hurry and don't make any money doing it.

I will also do something with the Delta bumper light bar. I may incorporate the lights into the factory bumper. It looks kind of shitty with it hanging on the back of the bumper now. I will also add some LED side flashers to keep me lit up when I back onto the street.

Anyway, here it is:

 

[YourWorstEnemy]

That thing is amazing! Welcome aboard!

 

[TJ2]

This is my '06 TJ. I have owned it for about 6 years. It is primarily my driveway plow vehicle. I only plow my own driveway and keep it off the salted roads except for the occasional run to the gas station. I have a Delta bumper bar with LED tail/brake lights and REALLY bright backup lights. It is great for night-time snow storm plowing. I have front air shocks to handle the plow. I added the rocker guards last year after some rust bubbled up. I repaired it and installed the guards. I haven't much else to it beyond maintenance. The frame is excellent! I have used full-size trucks which push better, but to me, the Jeep is hands down the best plow vehicle for my needs. Even with street tires, it pushes all the snow NE Ohio (snow belt) can throw at it. With the short wheel base, it is so maneuverable in tight areas.

I have been fighting the Jeep rabbit hole as I know it is a deep hole. This forum is dangerous . After the weather warms, I plan to do wheels and bigger tires. I battle with myself on this. It will look better, but I almost prefer tires that spin if I push it too hard. The tires are the least path of resistance which is preferred to transferring it to the frame and drive-line. But, I do go easy on it. I am not in a hurry and don't make any money doing it.

I will also do something with the Delta bumper light bar. I may incorporate the lights into the factory bumper. It looks kind of shitty with it hanging on the back of the bumper now. I will also add some LED side flashers to keep me lit up when I back onto the street.

Anyway, here it is:

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This forum is dangerous huh? And so you got this all WRONG for 6 years now my friend.
Sell the plow and lights kit assemblies.
1. Lift upgrade to accommodate 35" tires
2. Leave your driveway snow-filled all winter
3. Now you can use your awesome rig and drive thru your snow-packed driveway in & out like a boss!

Personal advise: If wife complains, buy her a JK Rubicon and let her drive like she is the boss!

 

[Tom-TJ]

This forum is dangerous huh? And so you got this all WRONG for 6 years now my friend.
Sell the plow and lights kit assemblies.
1. Lift upgrade to accommodate 35" tires
2. Leave your driveway snow-filled all winter
3. Now you can use your awesome rig and drive thru your snow-packed driveway in & out like a boss!

Personal advise: If wife complains, buy her a JK Rubicon and let her drive like she is the boss!

She who must be obeyed would not like the unplowed driveway. She can handle a Jeep in nice weather, but driving one here in the winter requires one to be engaged in driving. You must think about the road conditions and realize when the 4x4 should be pulled or pushed. It's not difficult. But she can't do it. A man has got to know his wife's limitations. She drives an AWD vehicle. Nothing to do but point it down the road.

All that said, yea, I have to get some bigger tires stuffed under there. They look smaller after every time I look at this forum.

 

[Chris]

Don’t fight the rabbit hole, just embrace it

 

[Tom-TJ]

I thought I would update with some photos. I installed LED headlights, removed water jugs, installed 17" wheels and tires with 1.25" spacers. With the front air shocks, no rubbing issues at full crank. I really like the look with the new rims and bigger tires.