Intro/Checking In

[pSYChedXJ]

Thanks to IXNAYXJ for forcing me to get off my a$$ and post an intro :twak:

Jay here, moved to the great NW (Tacoma, WA) last Aug but Uncle Sam has me everywhere-but-home most of the time. My favorite toy (and DD) is my '00 XJ that sadly remains stock after 5 years and 95K miles. However, with some deployment cash coming soon, looking to grow.

Here's what I'm considering dropping some of that hard-earned green on:
- RE 6030 w/ OME shocks
- 31x10.5 BFG/AT's on Cragar 15x8 steelies
- RE H&T SYE and CV driveshaft

Nothing major, but enough to make 'er more capable off the pavement while not turning it into a trail rig. Thanks for all the info you guys post as its already provided me a ton of awesome info. While I wouldn't consider myself "mechanically un-inclined", I'm definitely not at the point to do this stuff myself.

See you on the trails before too long (I'm back in Sept!).

Cheers!
Jay

[IXNAYXJ]

:party:
Welcome! Make sure to post some pics in the "Local Rig Directory" up top.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=72267

-----Matt-----

[Avanteone]

Welcome!

My personal opinion would be to go /w the Tom Woods SYE kit and their driveline. $400 for the kit WITH the driveshaft.

Give me a call if you want, Matt already gave you the # :)

John

[ECKSJAY]

Hey Jay, that's the same setup that Sniggs got hooked up with. I fell in love with the ride on that one.

x2 on the Tom Wood stuff.

[red91]

I smell BLUE!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/red91inWA/usaf.jpg

Excellent choice BTW.

[Sniggs]

Jay,

Welcome! You have Private message about the lift... Good choice!

My son is stationed at Hill AFB in Utah - Recently returned from Osan, Korea.

Lots to learn here. again, Welcome! :cool:
Mark

[hards91xj]

Welcome to the NW and be safe where Sam sends ya.

[pSYChedXJ]

Thanks guys! No surprise the wealth of info I've already gotten in 12 hours since my first post; which is why you'll see my name in red for the next 2 years. You guys rock. Can't wait to get home, get big(ger), and get wheelin' ;)

Cheers!
-Jay

[ladywolf]

welcome to the site!! Lots of info to be had here.

[pSYChedXJ]

Just posted to the rig directory w/ a couple pics.

Cheers,
Jay

[2xtreme]

Good choice in lift.
Have you also considered the OME lift?

Why get new wheels? The 31's will fit nicely on the stock rims. You might have to make a very small adjustment to turn stops.

Welcome,
Michael

[pSYChedXJ]

Good choice in lift.
Have you also considered the OME lift?

Why get new wheels? The 31's will fit nicely on the stock rims. You might have to make a very small adjustment to turn stops.

Welcome,
Michael

Yeah, it was basically a backspacing concern that had me leaning towards new wheels, aside from the asthetics of black on black :laugh3: . Might be a good way to shave a few $$ off the project, for now, since bump stops will do the trick.

I'll do some checking on the OME kits, thanks.

[CanMan]

Welcome to the NWC and NAXJA. Hope to see you on some trails in the near future!:party: