xj_mike
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- San Diego, CA
Hi everyone, well I guess I should intro myself as a new to XJ's guy and get some opinions on my planned build up. My name is Mike and I have been into cars and trucks for years. I have built 2 Baja Bugs, a Manx type dune buggy, a couple '69 Camaro's and tons of other vehicles. I have had a couple 4x4's over the years and have just purchased a 2000 XJ, 4 door, 4x4 with 88,000 miles on it. Very clean and has never been offroad, basically a street queen. It's 4.0, auto, ABS (D35, boo) and most of the power options. I am planning a mild build up, similar to my buddies '94 XJ. He has gone everywhere I would want to go so no need to go really big. Here is my plan, based on what I have been reading for the last 3 months here and other boards. I am going to piece together my lift as I have some ideas on what I want. Let me know if something looks really out of wack in my plans.
Basically a 3-3.5" lift with 31" on the stock 16" wheels (I like the 5 spoke 16" ones on it). I want it to ride well, work well and be reliable.
2" OME springs
JKS ACOS (to add adjustablilty when I add a bumper, winch, etc.)
3" OME rear leafs
JKS discos
JKS or Kevin's track bar
SYE and new driveshaft
Auburn ECTED electric lockers with 4.11 gears
Assorted skids, steering box reinforcement, etc.
BFG AT's 245/75-16
Bilstein shock (custom valved, since buddy works at Bilstein )
Anything else I really missed or picked some crap parts? I know the ECTED are not "completely" locked if you really have good traction but I like the cost and simplistic advantages over ARB's and like having control when they are locked or not.
Well, I am looking forward to years of wheeln' and hope to meet some of you out on the trails. Thanks.
Basically a 3-3.5" lift with 31" on the stock 16" wheels (I like the 5 spoke 16" ones on it). I want it to ride well, work well and be reliable.
2" OME springs
JKS ACOS (to add adjustablilty when I add a bumper, winch, etc.)
3" OME rear leafs
JKS discos
JKS or Kevin's track bar
SYE and new driveshaft
Auburn ECTED electric lockers with 4.11 gears
Assorted skids, steering box reinforcement, etc.
BFG AT's 245/75-16
Bilstein shock (custom valved, since buddy works at Bilstein )
Anything else I really missed or picked some crap parts? I know the ECTED are not "completely" locked if you really have good traction but I like the cost and simplistic advantages over ARB's and like having control when they are locked or not.
Well, I am looking forward to years of wheeln' and hope to meet some of you out on the trails. Thanks.
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