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Hello everyone, here is post #1
just bought my first XJ, an 01 sport auto LPD30/D35
i need to convert it into a trail rated daily driver that can tow my race buggy (1300 lbs) and gets me to work, and run the off highway trails out to the hunting grounds and to the remote lakes. i already have a off road only long travel buggy, this xj needs to be a milder street legal version. its alot to ask i know.but im not going to be out foot to the wood snapping axles with this rig,
Looking at all these lifts on the market, its easy to get sucked into the bigger is better kinda game (been there done that) but previous experience is telling me to resist and keep it on the simple side..
i already have 4 new 31x10.5 MT baja MTZ's for the street, and 4 new 31x12.5 SS boggers for play, i need to be able to fit them both, on whatever back space rims are required to get the job done.
Im thinkin my best bet would be to get an OME 2-2.5" lift with the 180Lb springs and LCA's, a JKS T case lowering skid, adj track bar and discos, and bushwhacker cut out flat flares. i imagine this should allow me enough lift to get a little better up travel on the trails and a better stance over all, yet still be able to squeeze under the low hangers in the bush.
the cut out flairs look like they will allow me to run a 31" tire through its full cycle. but i could be way off?
i would think that the 180lb springs would be better for towing, altho a ruffer less flexy ride but i can deal with that, and that the JKS skid will keep my drive shaft angles closer to stock without having a big boat anchor hanging underneath and keeping the vibes down without the need of a SYE,
i would either go OME shocks or tried and true bilstines. i will also re gear from my 3.55 ratio to a 4.10 ratio to compensate for the tire change + some
i was also thinking of keeping my factory LSD in the rear (it still works but will get a rebuild anyhow) and going to some type of selectable locker in the front,its a D30 i know, but its really more to get me across ruts and de activated roads, i need to have at least one axle with the option of full lock, selectable is the only way im willing to go now after previous experience with other types of lockers in what was ment to be a daily driver. again, not for crazy wheeling, just want lots of traction so i dont get stuck.
i have looked at long arm kits and all the other stuff on the market, but i cant really find much info on geometery of such kits, so i cant really imagine how they would function on a vehicle towing a trailor.
i have no Xj backgound so i am guessing at what works and what does not at the moment, i dont want to do things twice.. and im pretty sure if a play my cards right, i will end up with a do it all half decent XJ.
what do you think?
thanks for your time, I need to start ordering parts ASAP, but thought it would be good to ask for opinions before shelling out the $$
just bought my first XJ, an 01 sport auto LPD30/D35
i need to convert it into a trail rated daily driver that can tow my race buggy (1300 lbs) and gets me to work, and run the off highway trails out to the hunting grounds and to the remote lakes. i already have a off road only long travel buggy, this xj needs to be a milder street legal version. its alot to ask i know.but im not going to be out foot to the wood snapping axles with this rig,
Looking at all these lifts on the market, its easy to get sucked into the bigger is better kinda game (been there done that) but previous experience is telling me to resist and keep it on the simple side..
i already have 4 new 31x10.5 MT baja MTZ's for the street, and 4 new 31x12.5 SS boggers for play, i need to be able to fit them both, on whatever back space rims are required to get the job done.
Im thinkin my best bet would be to get an OME 2-2.5" lift with the 180Lb springs and LCA's, a JKS T case lowering skid, adj track bar and discos, and bushwhacker cut out flat flares. i imagine this should allow me enough lift to get a little better up travel on the trails and a better stance over all, yet still be able to squeeze under the low hangers in the bush.
the cut out flairs look like they will allow me to run a 31" tire through its full cycle. but i could be way off?
i would think that the 180lb springs would be better for towing, altho a ruffer less flexy ride but i can deal with that, and that the JKS skid will keep my drive shaft angles closer to stock without having a big boat anchor hanging underneath and keeping the vibes down without the need of a SYE,
i would either go OME shocks or tried and true bilstines. i will also re gear from my 3.55 ratio to a 4.10 ratio to compensate for the tire change + some
i was also thinking of keeping my factory LSD in the rear (it still works but will get a rebuild anyhow) and going to some type of selectable locker in the front,its a D30 i know, but its really more to get me across ruts and de activated roads, i need to have at least one axle with the option of full lock, selectable is the only way im willing to go now after previous experience with other types of lockers in what was ment to be a daily driver. again, not for crazy wheeling, just want lots of traction so i dont get stuck.
i have looked at long arm kits and all the other stuff on the market, but i cant really find much info on geometery of such kits, so i cant really imagine how they would function on a vehicle towing a trailor.
i have no Xj backgound so i am guessing at what works and what does not at the moment, i dont want to do things twice.. and im pretty sure if a play my cards right, i will end up with a do it all half decent XJ.
what do you think?
thanks for your time, I need to start ordering parts ASAP, but thought it would be good to ask for opinions before shelling out the $$
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