Bradzuki
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- McMinnville, TN
Hi all! New to board & this is my first post. I'm not new to wheeling, I've been building suzuki samurais for several years in my shop. I recently bought a '87 Cherokee and I'm in a pinch to do some upgrades fast!
I thought I'd turn to the experts to try & get input on what you'd do if you were in my situation.
My wife wants to go to Windrock in two weeks & Tellico two weeks after that. Not a problem by me, but we have no ride. The 4-wheeler is in the shop & my zuk is cut in half getting a new build. That leaves only one 4wd at our house, the Cherokee. Right now it's no where near capable of going but she has given the go-ahead to do what it takes to make it go. That's why I'm turning to you, help me bulid my Jeep to where we can make it through a level 3 (maybe 4) trail.
I have 2 weeks (leaving May 5) and a budget of $1500 to make it or break it.
Here's what I have to work with:
'87 4.0L, auto, 231, d30, d35, 3.55 ratio
It has a 3" Rough Country AAL lift with 31x11.50 Swamper LTBs
The rules:
Tires stay--they don't have 10,000 miles on them
$1500 budget--might could scrape a couple more hundred if she don't find out
No cutting of sheetmetal--body is in excellent condition
I'm doing all installation so no labor $$ involved
All parts will be purchased at Rusty's OffRoad--I can drive there & pick up parts instead of waiting on shipping.
That's it. Let me know which route you'd take if you were me. I've got some ideas but wanted input from others that are in-the-know. Time's a ticking......
Thanx,
Brad.
I thought I'd turn to the experts to try & get input on what you'd do if you were in my situation.
My wife wants to go to Windrock in two weeks & Tellico two weeks after that. Not a problem by me, but we have no ride. The 4-wheeler is in the shop & my zuk is cut in half getting a new build. That leaves only one 4wd at our house, the Cherokee. Right now it's no where near capable of going but she has given the go-ahead to do what it takes to make it go. That's why I'm turning to you, help me bulid my Jeep to where we can make it through a level 3 (maybe 4) trail.
I have 2 weeks (leaving May 5) and a budget of $1500 to make it or break it.
Here's what I have to work with:
'87 4.0L, auto, 231, d30, d35, 3.55 ratio
It has a 3" Rough Country AAL lift with 31x11.50 Swamper LTBs
The rules:
Tires stay--they don't have 10,000 miles on them
$1500 budget--might could scrape a couple more hundred if she don't find out
No cutting of sheetmetal--body is in excellent condition
I'm doing all installation so no labor $$ involved
All parts will be purchased at Rusty's OffRoad--I can drive there & pick up parts instead of waiting on shipping.
That's it. Let me know which route you'd take if you were me. I've got some ideas but wanted input from others that are in-the-know. Time's a ticking......
Thanx,
Brad.