Author Topic: Help (Read 4532 times)

kowsnitch1987 · « **on:** Jun 04, 2004, 04:51:09 PM »

Hey Guys well long story short i have done a light upgrade with KC's Slimlites on the mirror hinges and have added rocker panels on the side of it due scratches and it looks kewl but man what do i need to do to beef this 04 up got a little money any suggestions would be EXCELLENT

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 07:04:15 PM »

Hyena · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 08:25:42 PM »

Got that right

KYOTA · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 08:32:20 PM »

HArdcore

Prismo · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 08:37:40 PM »

I would do a search at PBB & browse the jeep section there. Be forewarned, they are not at all newbie friendly there. Browse & watch how they treat others before you post. We usually only spend money on things that will make it go better offroad here also, though it is mostly Toyota.

KYOTA · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 08:43:12 PM »

Dude he'll get smoked if he goes over there and says "hey guys what do you think of my lights?"

chew 'm up and spit 'm out

Prismo · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 08:46:04 PM »

I thought I had given him a fairly good warning?
O.K., I should have probably told him to look but not post.

KYOTA · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 08:52:40 PM »

Prismo you must have x-ray turtle vision. I cant figure out how to find where there at?

Prismo · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 08:58:01 PM »

Learn what their path in life is.

Know your enemy.

I have to be good at something in life, cause it sure isn't tech.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 09:53:51 PM »

PRISMO. did you find the nest?

Prismo · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 10:03:35 PM »

I told you these are Ninja Turtles, they don't stay in one place long.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 10:07:21 PM »

well I'm bouncing all over the place like a ping-po0ng ball and still don't get any where near you score!

Prismo · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 04, 2004, 10:11:51 PM »

I dunno, maybe I am part turtle

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 05, 2004, 08:05:17 AM »

Quote from: KYOTA on Jun 04, 2004, 08:52:40 PM

Prismo you must have x-ray turtle vision. I cant figure out how to find where there at?

x-ray turtle vision

8)

BigMike · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 05, 2004, 12:28:23 PM »

Quote from: kowsnitch1987 on Jun 04, 2004, 04:51:09 PM

Hey Guys well long story short i have done a light upgrade with KC's Slimlites on the mirror hinges and have added rocker panels on the side of it due scratches and it looks kewl but man what do i need to do to beef this 04 up got a little money any suggestions would be EXCELLENT

Quote from: prism on Jun 04, 2004, 08:37:40 PM

I would do a search at PBB & browse the jeep section there. Be forewarned, they are not at all newbie friendly there. Browse & watch how they treat others before you post. We usually only spend money on things that will make it go better offroad here also, though it is mostly Toyota.

Hey kowsnitch1987,

Yeah you would probably have more success at the Pirates forum (http://www.pirates4x4.com/forum) mainly because there are only a couple members here who have any profound experience dealing with Jeeps. I, as the administrator here, would of course like to see this forum welcome any one with any rig to our community as we all love 4WD for the same reason.
With that said, Im sure if you were to ask the right members here, you could find some advise in your favor, but I think a Jeep forum would be more to your interest. If you are doing custom modifications to your Jeep and you want some feedback or suggestions about your suspension or drivetrain choices, then by all means please feel welcomed in the Projects section as we would love to help a fellow wheeler get his rig built to perform!

We have a small hand full of Jeep owners who have either replaced their stock Engine and drivetrain with all Toyota parts and they have installed our Dual Transfercase and Crawler Gears into their Jeeps. My good friend Sam (http://www.sierrarockcrawlers.com) has an Ultimate Marlin Crawler installed in his Willys and I know that Marlin found out that some Jeep transmissions are converted versions of Toyota transmissions. For instance, a Jeep AX4 is no more then an Aisin Seiko G54 that was originally designed in Japan for Toyota 4WD trucks. Also The Jeep AX5 is to Toyota's G58, and Jeep's AX15 is to Toyota's R150F. People have exploited Jeeps and found their potential for Crawling by using Toyota parts. This is what we do here and what we live for.

Im sure you have browsed these forums and have seen what questions are asked, so I would hope that our members can be unbiased and try to help any one out..

So I think it all depends for you here is to what questions you ask. A broad question like yours above may be to general for much attention. I would first inquire as to what you plan to use your rig for? If you are going to play in the mud and snow, its a whole different world then if you were to play in the rocks and get serious about wheeling.
For starters you would probably want to:
1) Consider lowering your final drive ratio
2) Install larger tires = larger suspension lift.
3) Consider installing locking differentials front and rear.
4) Upgrading your front end to a stronger unit (Im assuming that's not a D44, right?)
5) Of course I cant forget this one. You've already got some rocker panels and thats a great start, but you could get some beefier front and rear bumpers that are more purposeful than your stock gear.

#2 #5 is why I want to know what you plan on doing with your truck. For playing in the Mud, Snow, or Sand, #5 may not apply, and as for a suspension lift, the cheapest way would be a body lift (

) which would allow larger tires but your ground clearance will only be increased by the larger dia of the tires and it will have very poor flexing abilities. For the rocks you would want to upgrade your entire Suspension system including new taller and longer leaf springs and shocks that have more travel. And we would be more than happy to give ya some feedback just let us know where you see your truck in a couple of years from now!!

BigMike

Prismo · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 05, 2004, 02:12:10 PM »

I think Mike covered most everything

Do come back & post your progress and any questions you have. If we can help you we will.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 05, 2004, 04:16:59 PM »

Mike is absolutley right, at th pbb he would get flogged and torched for asking a newbie question, and we dont want that kind of atmosphere here, my sister recently bought a 94 cherokee country and on her first outing came across a ditch crossing

my toy went thru without even locking a hub $Beer Chug\'n$ her unibody twisted and popped out of lowrange, actually had to put it in 4hi to get out

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 05, 2004, 04:24:25 PM »

dude check out this site for heep info
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 05, 2004, 04:51:40 PM »

yeah mikey pritty much summed it all up

kyle_22r · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 05, 2004, 08:31:21 PM »

i always thought the equivilant of an AX5 was the G52? or did the AX5 have a 26 spline output?

84runner · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 07, 2004, 04:15:38 PM »

Well what kind of money are we talking here first ? That is going to play a big part

First and foremost a axle up grade would be most benificial on any stock jeep

And I think that apply no matter what you intentions are for it , snow sand or rock

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 07, 2004, 08:04:18 PM »

84runner dont forget the most important terrain that heeps are always destined for.......
the mall

Prismo · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 07, 2004, 08:08:32 PM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Jun 07, 2004, 08:04:18 PM

84runner dont forget the most important terrain that heeps are always destined for.......
the mall

Seriously,
What axles did your Jeep come with stock?

kyle_22r · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 07, 2004, 09:55:44 PM »

it's gonna have a front 30, and either a rear 35c or 44 if you're lucky

84runner · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 07, 2004, 11:23:30 PM »

Quote from: WHITE_TRASH on Jun 07, 2004, 08:04:18 PM

84runner dont forget the most important terrain that heeps are always destined for.......
the mall

ya well those freshly placed speed bumps can be a doozey

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 08, 2004, 04:01:45 PM »

hmmmm, yep sis had the heep a bout 2 months and today crammed the front bumper into the back of a old ladies caddy mashed the pee out of that plastic bumper, guess its time for a bullbar

hey what axle does her cherokee have ,??anyone?? it has the pumpkin on the left and it IS NOT a center disconnect, i checked that befor she bought it :.order:

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 08, 2004, 09:37:46 PM »

dana 30 with a full time case