my 97' Jeep Cherokee Sport lift

[DAA]

Slight hi-jack...

JP, how are the Krawlers in snow? Mud? I know they're awesome on rocks!

Reason I ask... I figure that by the time I'm ready to get my Jeep on 35's next year, that BFG will probably have their new MT's out, which from the pics I've seen are going to have a tread pattern that looks a lot like the Krawlers.

So, how are they in the snotty stuff?

- DAA

[JP]

The standard blue labels are a pretty decent tire. The lug pattern allows them to clear mud and snow without too much effort. It's a great trail tire and they do well on the rocky stuff. The tire that I think out performs them are the IROK's, but they're not offered in a 35". If you plan on wallowing in mud more than anything else, they do make tires specifically for that crap But I feel the Krawler is one of the best all around tire out there.

What else are you doing to that Rubi when you put the new bigger sneakers on Upgrading axle shafts? Steering? 4.88 Ring and Pinion?

[DAA]

Cool! I actually hate mud. Try and stay out of it as much as I can. Just had TOO much experience with digging and winching and using the Hi Lift and walking (LOTS of walking), all because of mud. Did I mention that I hate mud? But... MUD HAPPENS.... Whether I like it or not .

Good to hear that the Krawler tread works good all around!

I'm scheming a way to get 35's under my Jeep and still fit through my garage door. My stock fenders might have to go, but I think I'm going to do it .

- DAA

[greyhair biker]

well, I came home from work tonight and the lift kit was in the front room...YES! Fourtycal and I are putting it on Monday night when I come down

[JP]

but I think I'm going to do it

Try the flat fender idea up front

Poison Spyder makes some nice body parts





They make some quarter protection that you can design on how and where to cut it to fit yours. Then you use that as a template and cut your quarters to match and bolt the puppies on

Fourtycal and I are putting it on Monday night when I come down

Congrats Take lots O' pics

[accadacca]

Fourtycal and I are putting it on Monday night when I come down

Congrats Take lots O' pics

Yup, we want before and after shots and everything in between.

[greyhair biker]

Ok - here they are. Fourtycal and I had our hands full on this one. The project is always more involved than it starts out being. I have a few things to tie up like transfer case spacers and dust boots...cant believe they didnt send dustboots! I'm also going to put add a leafs on the back to pick it up another inch and stiffen it up a little since we had to remove the rear stabilizer rod. Tomorrow Im getting it an alignment and finishing up the project for now.

[greyhair biker]

Yes, I know, No pics of the rear end job...we were out of the picture taking mood the closer it got to midnight....we finished after midnight...and I got pics backwards so shoot me
...it drives well, and looks good. I'll raise the backend another inch and be done with the lift. Now I need to put a locker on the rear!

[fourtycal]

Yes, I know, No pics of the rear end job..

That just doesn't sound right

Anyway, if every bolt wasn't rusty it would have been an easy 3-4 hour job. Since we had to torch some, hammer some and break some off, it took close to 5 hours plus a long trip to a couple of auto parts (Napa warehouse 900W. and 13thS. was a lifesaver).
I think it turned out great.

[DAA]

Looks nice. Good job guys!

- DAA

[greyhair biker]

Yes, I know, No pics of the rear end job..

That just doesn't sound right

Anyway, if every bolt wasn't rusty it would have been an easy 3-4 hour job. Since we had to torch some, hammer some and break some off, it took close to 5 hours plus a long trip to a couple of auto parts (Napa warehouse 900W. and 13thS. was a lifesaver).
I think it turned out great.

I was afraid Id get moderated if'n I posted the rear end job...

[JP]

Keep them coming

[greyhair biker]

here are a few more pics:

[Udink]

here are a few more pics:

All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco!

[accadacca]

The Jeep mods look great! But I wouldn't let that guy with the cutting torch near it.

[greyhair biker]

The Jeep mods look great! But I wouldn't let that guy with the cutting torch near it.

Hey, Keith only let me cut one bolt anyway

[accadacca]

The Jeep mods look great! But I wouldn't let that guy with the cutting torch near it.

Hey, Keith only let me cut one bolt anyway

[JP]

All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco!

Yes, nice Bronco...what year is that?

[gonzo]

All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco!

I was thinking the same thing. My wife would kill for an old Bronco like that.

[fourtycal]

All I can think of when I look at those pics is, Nice Bronco!

Yes, nice Bronco...what year is that?

Thanks! it is a 1973 Bronco. They made that style from 66-77. They are still around and not too hard to find. I am a Jeep fan (I have owned 5 of them) but the bronco has a lot going in the 4x4 department, boxed frame, wider, ford 9" and dana 44, ford powertrain!! etc... http://classicbroncos.com/

I'm not saying it's a competition but the Jeep and the Bronco will both be wheelin in Moab easter weekend!