TooPlaneCrazy7

I have no idea what lifts are and what type of tires to get. The Jeep comes
with the standard size (I think 205). Any ideas what kind of bigger tires to
get? I heard BFGoodrich AT are good.

Also, what kind of lifts? Suspension?

How much will all of this cost?

TooPlaneCrazy7

I have no idea what lifts are and what type of tires to get. The Jeep comes
with the standard size (I think 205). Any ideas what kind of bigger tires to
get? I heard BFGoodrich AT are good.

Also, what kind of lifts? Suspension?

How much will all of this cost?

Joe M

'Lifts' refer to suspension lifts, parts that raise the vehicle's suspension
above stock height by varying degrees to allow for larger tires. This *can*
get complicated so I would avoid lifts unless your tire choice requires
them.
Stock tire size is 215/75R15 and I use the Goodyear Wrangler GSA in that
size.
I'm sure a 225/75 will fit and was told 245/70 will also work if you want
wider tires.



"TooPlaneCrazy7" <tooplanecrazy7@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031221121331.04265.00001402@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I have no idea what lifts are and what type of tires to get. The Jeep
comes
> with the standard size (I think 205). Any ideas what kind of bigger tires
to
> get? I heard BFGoodrich AT are good.
>
> Also, what kind of lifts? Suspension?
>
> How much will all of this cost?

Joe M

'Lifts' refer to suspension lifts, parts that raise the vehicle's suspension
above stock height by varying degrees to allow for larger tires. This *can*
get complicated so I would avoid lifts unless your tire choice requires
them.
Stock tire size is 215/75R15 and I use the Goodyear Wrangler GSA in that
size.
I'm sure a 225/75 will fit and was told 245/70 will also work if you want
wider tires.



"TooPlaneCrazy7" <tooplanecrazy7@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031221121331.04265.00001402@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I have no idea what lifts are and what type of tires to get. The Jeep
comes
> with the standard size (I think 205). Any ideas what kind of bigger tires
to
> get? I heard BFGoodrich AT are good.
>
> Also, what kind of lifts? Suspension?
>
> How much will all of this cost?

Joe M

'Lifts' refer to suspension lifts, parts that raise the vehicle's suspension
above stock height by varying degrees to allow for larger tires. This *can*
get complicated so I would avoid lifts unless your tire choice requires
them.
Stock tire size is 215/75R15 and I use the Goodyear Wrangler GSA in that
size.
I'm sure a 225/75 will fit and was told 245/70 will also work if you want
wider tires.



"TooPlaneCrazy7" <tooplanecrazy7@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031221121331.04265.00001402@mb-m29.aol.com...
> I have no idea what lifts are and what type of tires to get. The Jeep
comes
> with the standard size (I think 205). Any ideas what kind of bigger tires
to
> get? I heard BFGoodrich AT are good.
>
> Also, what kind of lifts? Suspension?
>
> How much will all of this cost?

Lee Ayrton

I've got an `89 Cherokee Pioneer, 4L, Auto, AC, etc. It's a keeper. One
problem that you might run into is the well-known cracking exhaust
manifold thing (mine's cracked right now). It might be about time for the
fuel pump to give up the ghost and to replace the rubber parts in the
front end, too. Not bad, really, for a light truck more than a decade
old. The safety recalls are forever, by the way. The annoyance recalls
(paint, etc.,) expired long ago.


On Sat, 21 Dec 2003, TooPlaneCrazy7 wrote:

> Hi all,
> I was going to trade in my 1999 Ford F150 for a fun off road vehicle such as
> the Toyota Tacoma or the Jeep Wrangler. I only do off roading CASUALLY, so I
> have no need for rock climbers and the like. Plus, I live in relatively flat
> land where the only hills we have are sand dunes at the beach here in South
> Texas.
>
> But, I found out that my sister is trying to sell her 1990 Jeep Cherokee 4WD 4L
> AC and heard that these things are relatively legendary in the Jeep world.
> Okay, maybe not that great, but I keep hearing of people wishing they could
> find one for sale (my sister told me about how people sometimes come up to her
> asking if she'd sell the thing).
>
> I am a Jeep newbie, so can anyone tell me whether this Jeep is a keeper? Or,
> should I spend the hard earned cash and get a 2004 Toyota Tacoma or Wrangler?
> I'd prefer to just save the dough and try to "beef up" the Jeep a bit, if
> possible. I don't know how many miles my sister's Jeep has, but what are your
> thoughts? I only plan to use the Jeep for short distances (hell, any place in
> Texas is far!) and casual off roading like at the local beach, etc.
>
> One last thing, I know there have been a few recalls on this Jeep---is it too
> late to do it??
> Thanks!
>

Lee Ayrton

I've got an `89 Cherokee Pioneer, 4L, Auto, AC, etc. It's a keeper. One
problem that you might run into is the well-known cracking exhaust
manifold thing (mine's cracked right now). It might be about time for the
fuel pump to give up the ghost and to replace the rubber parts in the
front end, too. Not bad, really, for a light truck more than a decade
old. The safety recalls are forever, by the way. The annoyance recalls
(paint, etc.,) expired long ago.


On Sat, 21 Dec 2003, TooPlaneCrazy7 wrote:

> Hi all,
> I was going to trade in my 1999 Ford F150 for a fun off road vehicle such as
> the Toyota Tacoma or the Jeep Wrangler. I only do off roading CASUALLY, so I
> have no need for rock climbers and the like. Plus, I live in relatively flat
> land where the only hills we have are sand dunes at the beach here in South
> Texas.
>
> But, I found out that my sister is trying to sell her 1990 Jeep Cherokee 4WD 4L
> AC and heard that these things are relatively legendary in the Jeep world.
> Okay, maybe not that great, but I keep hearing of people wishing they could
> find one for sale (my sister told me about how people sometimes come up to her
> asking if she'd sell the thing).
>
> I am a Jeep newbie, so can anyone tell me whether this Jeep is a keeper? Or,
> should I spend the hard earned cash and get a 2004 Toyota Tacoma or Wrangler?
> I'd prefer to just save the dough and try to "beef up" the Jeep a bit, if
> possible. I don't know how many miles my sister's Jeep has, but what are your
> thoughts? I only plan to use the Jeep for short distances (hell, any place in
> Texas is far!) and casual off roading like at the local beach, etc.
>
> One last thing, I know there have been a few recalls on this Jeep---is it too
> late to do it??
> Thanks!
>

Lee Ayrton

I've got an `89 Cherokee Pioneer, 4L, Auto, AC, etc. It's a keeper. One
problem that you might run into is the well-known cracking exhaust
manifold thing (mine's cracked right now). It might be about time for the
fuel pump to give up the ghost and to replace the rubber parts in the
front end, too. Not bad, really, for a light truck more than a decade
old. The safety recalls are forever, by the way. The annoyance recalls
(paint, etc.,) expired long ago.


On Sat, 21 Dec 2003, TooPlaneCrazy7 wrote:

> Hi all,
> I was going to trade in my 1999 Ford F150 for a fun off road vehicle such as
> the Toyota Tacoma or the Jeep Wrangler. I only do off roading CASUALLY, so I
> have no need for rock climbers and the like. Plus, I live in relatively flat
> land where the only hills we have are sand dunes at the beach here in South
> Texas.
>
> But, I found out that my sister is trying to sell her 1990 Jeep Cherokee 4WD 4L
> AC and heard that these things are relatively legendary in the Jeep world.
> Okay, maybe not that great, but I keep hearing of people wishing they could
> find one for sale (my sister told me about how people sometimes come up to her
> asking if she'd sell the thing).
>
> I am a Jeep newbie, so can anyone tell me whether this Jeep is a keeper? Or,
> should I spend the hard earned cash and get a 2004 Toyota Tacoma or Wrangler?
> I'd prefer to just save the dough and try to "beef up" the Jeep a bit, if
> possible. I don't know how many miles my sister's Jeep has, but what are your
> thoughts? I only plan to use the Jeep for short distances (hell, any place in
> Texas is far!) and casual off roading like at the local beach, etc.
>
> One last thing, I know there have been a few recalls on this Jeep---is it too
> late to do it??
> Thanks!
>

Will Honea

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 17:13:31 UTC tooplanecrazy7@aol.com
(TooPlaneCrazy7) wrote:

> I have no idea what lifts are and what type of tires to get. The Jeep comes
> with the standard size (I think 205). Any ideas what kind of bigger tires to
> get? I heard BFGoodrich AT are good.
>
> Also, what kind of lifts? Suspension?
>
> How much will all of this cost?

My son is running a stock 91 XJ with 235/15 BFG AT KOs with no
problem. I noticed that when we took it up in the mountains he got a
minor (very minor) amount of rub on the inside of the wheel well when
he got it all cockeyed in the rocks. Looking inside the front wheel
well, there was some sign of minor rubbing but just enough to knock
some of the dirt off the paint. It comes VERY close to rubbing on the
lower control arm with the wheels at full lock, but a 10 cent washer
would fix it if it did rub. BTW, he has 187k miles on the clock and
it's still not using any oil. (I've got 165k on my 88 MJ - same
story).

The AT KO does very nicely in sand - at least the loose West Texas
sand out around Pecos - and I've never even had mine aired down. The
AT is not the best choice for gumbo mud - the tread pattern is too
tight to clear unless you really wind it up to sling it out - but it's
one of the best tires I've used on wet roads with standing water.
That rather surprised me since I figured it would hydro plane easily
but that hasn't been the case at all.

As for mud, I wish I had taken my camera along when Dad wanted me to
help him get out of a ditch where he had stuck his tractor in that red
clay they have around Abilene. That crap get slick in a heavy dew and
he couldn't force it up the slope to get out. So we strap his front
end to the rear hooks and off we go - him sliding all over the place,
me throwing mud from all 4 wheels. Seems like all 4 wheels managed to
throw the mud right up and back into the same spot - right where he
was sitting. He didn't find it nearly as funny as I did...

--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

Will Honea

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 17:13:31 UTC tooplanecrazy7@aol.com
(TooPlaneCrazy7) wrote:

> I have no idea what lifts are and what type of tires to get. The Jeep comes
> with the standard size (I think 205). Any ideas what kind of bigger tires to
> get? I heard BFGoodrich AT are good.
>
> Also, what kind of lifts? Suspension?
>
> How much will all of this cost?

My son is running a stock 91 XJ with 235/15 BFG AT KOs with no
problem. I noticed that when we took it up in the mountains he got a
minor (very minor) amount of rub on the inside of the wheel well when
he got it all cockeyed in the rocks. Looking inside the front wheel
well, there was some sign of minor rubbing but just enough to knock
some of the dirt off the paint. It comes VERY close to rubbing on the
lower control arm with the wheels at full lock, but a 10 cent washer
would fix it if it did rub. BTW, he has 187k miles on the clock and
it's still not using any oil. (I've got 165k on my 88 MJ - same
story).

The AT KO does very nicely in sand - at least the loose West Texas
sand out around Pecos - and I've never even had mine aired down. The
AT is not the best choice for gumbo mud - the tread pattern is too
tight to clear unless you really wind it up to sling it out - but it's
one of the best tires I've used on wet roads with standing water.
That rather surprised me since I figured it would hydro plane easily
but that hasn't been the case at all.

As for mud, I wish I had taken my camera along when Dad wanted me to
help him get out of a ditch where he had stuck his tractor in that red
clay they have around Abilene. That crap get slick in a heavy dew and
he couldn't force it up the slope to get out. So we strap his front
end to the rear hooks and off we go - him sliding all over the place,
me throwing mud from all 4 wheels. Seems like all 4 wheels managed to
throw the mud right up and back into the same spot - right where he
was sitting. He didn't find it nearly as funny as I did...

--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>