RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
09-05-2007, 11:46 PM
#51
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
Chris
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
Chris
09-05-2007, 11:46 PM
#52
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
Chris
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
Chris
09-05-2007, 11:46 PM
#53
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
Chris
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
Chris
09-06-2007, 12:31 AM
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
Pocket
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
09-06-2007, 12:31 AM
#55
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
Pocket
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
09-06-2007, 12:31 AM
#56
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Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
Pocket
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
09-06-2007, 12:31 AM
#57
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Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
On Sep 5, 11:46 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
Pocket
> Tracie wrote:
> > On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
> >> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegr oups.com...
>
> >>> On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
> >>> Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
> >>> buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
> >>> would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
> >> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice the
> >> bling anyway.
>
> >> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
> >> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
> >> should be alright to drive now.
>
> >> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>
> >>http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> > Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> > would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> > else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> > honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> > the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> > powder coated black).
>
> > The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> > is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> > cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> > comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> > oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> > driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> > passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> > condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> > side. Normal or not?
>
> > I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> > 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> > stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> > right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> > seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> > a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> > have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> > of washers just in case though. LOL
>
> I think you're making a good choice not to bling it up. The monochrome
> type look is what I like best, maybe with the exception of nice wheels.
> You really cant go wrong with black bumpers on a Jeep though. I think a
> 1 or 2" lift would add more to the look than anything. The wheel wells
> look a little crowded like Matt said. You don't want too much lift for
> the tires either. That looks equally bad. You're well on your way to a
> very nice rig. I'm jealous. :P
>
> Chris- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks. I will keep more pictures coming in as I do the modifications
in the very near future. I agree the wheel wells do look a little
stuffed, but I just wanted to get the bigger tires on for instant
gratification for the time being. LOL
It's a slow project, but it's coming around. I am beginning to
understand now why they are called "JEEPS"
Just
Empty
Every
09-06-2007, 07:15 AM
#58
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Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
Hi Tracie,
The Jeep looks great!
The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.
If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.
With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.
Thanks for the pics.
Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.
"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>
The Jeep looks great!
The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.
If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.
With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.
Thanks for the pics.
Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.
"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>
09-06-2007, 07:15 AM
#59
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
Hi Tracie,
The Jeep looks great!
The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.
If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.
With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.
Thanks for the pics.
Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.
"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>
The Jeep looks great!
The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.
If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.
With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.
Thanks for the pics.
Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.
"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>
09-06-2007, 07:15 AM
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER (con't)
Hi Tracie,
The Jeep looks great!
The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.
If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.
With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.
Thanks for the pics.
Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.
"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>
The Jeep looks great!
The puddle under the passenger side is indeed from the AC condensation, and
is normal. The drain of the heating/cooling system is there.
The condensation on the AC tubes in the engine compartment is also normal.
If you want to take things slow, you could only add a 3/4 spacer in the
front and bar pin eliminators in the front. This would make the front wheels
look much more at home, and would not require any more tinkering and
adjustments. Not difficult to do, and probably the shop you buy the stuff
can install it for free in an hour.
With the 2" spacer lift front and back it would look awesome.
Thanks for the pics.
Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'96 XJ,
'06 TJ.
"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
news:1189049620.416655.299260@k79g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> On Sep 5, 9:46 pm, "Matt Macchiarolo" <m...@nospamplease.com> wrote:
>> "Tracie" <brain...@upstate.edu> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1189042068.903166.25250@19g2000hsx.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>> > On Sep 5, 9:02 pm, c <c...@me.org> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks! I am considering taking off the black hoop in the front and
>> > buying the chrome plated grille inserts....just can't decide if that
>> > would be too much bling or not. Any opinion on that?
>>
>> Bling = bad. If you are planning on going in the dirt, you won't notice
>> the
>> bling anyway.
>>
>> Tires look good, after looking at it I must say I think a 1" spacer lift
>> would probably keep the wheelwells from looking overstuffed, although you
>> should be alright to drive now.
>>
>> Love the color, too, I wonder why...
>>
>> http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/matt_photos/tj.gif
>
> Thanks for the responses. I really think the chrome grille inserts
> would look too "blingy" (I just needed to hear that from someone
> else). Bling is definitely the look that I DON'T want! LOL And I
> honestly don't like the titanium look either. I thought about getting
> the front and rear double tube bumpers (not in stainless though....in
> powder coated black).
>
> The puddle under the passenger side lower control arm is what I think
> is condensation from running the vents in the defrost/floor mode on
> cool air. I have stuck my finger in the puddle in the past and it
> comes up clear. This happens every time I run the vents this way. Uh-
> oh....is that not supposed to happen? It doesn't do this on the
> driver's side, but from my understanding, the cooling system is on the
> passenger side. I have opened the hood and have noticed some minor
> condensation on the metal tubes near the firewall (?) on the passenger
> side. Normal or not?
>
> I am considering a spacer lift for now....but thought about getting a
> 2" inch spacer lift with longer shocks and front/rear extended bump
> stops. Although a 1" spacer lift wouldn't look bad either. As it is
> right now, I have to stand on my toes just to get my butt up on the
> seat when getting in (I am 5 feet 7 inches tall). And that's without
> a lift at all! I can drive it OK for right now. Knock on wood, I
> have not had any rubbing yet either. I did buy a handy dandy SS pack
> of washers just in case though. LOL
>
>
>
>