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Cool man, I just checked out your build. I hadn't thought of one of these before, but looks like a solid option, though I'm not really a Ford guy, haha.

Great build! You had posted the link on my thread asking about a vehicle. I hadn't ever really thought of one of these before, I thought they would be limited by the all independent suspension. I had no idea there were lifts for them! It looks so much better lifted! I drove one of these once...

You're very correct on all points. I really like XJ's actually, I just feel like it would probably be a little smaller than I'd like. They just look so tiny. Also, while there's always plenty of them on CL, finding one that isn't super modded, clapped out, or a rot box would be a challenge...

Yeah, it's all the things that you mentioned that make me hesitate on the WJ. I would def get the V8 in one though, no question. I had a 4.slow in my ZJ and it was one thing I always regretted...not buying the 5.2L Orvis sitting right next to it on the dealer's lot. I like the XJ's for a...

Yeah I definitely do all my own maint and upgrades. I only farm stuff out if I'm feeling particularly lazy of it's winter. This is why I want something relatively simple and reliable, I don't want to have to wrench on it too often, and when I do I don't want it to be super complicated. I saw a...

I really like the XC, but it's my DD that does 350-400 miles a week just back and forth to work and around town. It's already passed the 200k mile mark, so I don't want to do anything that will reduce it's life or mpg. I know as soon as I lift it, I'm going to have to replace the CV's, and...

I'm new to the forum, and "overlanding". Actually, I consider myself more of a camper than "overlander", if there's a difference. I typically tent camp for long weekends out of my '07 VolvoXC70, I bring my mountainbike and camp where I ride around New England, typically in NH or VT. I'm based...

Unless you're planning on running Moab or the Rubicon, spacers are fine. New springs are good if you plan on adding a lot of extra weight or want to add wheel travel, but if you're just looking for a little more ground clearance and/or the ability to go up a tire size or 2, the spacers will do...

Great build! I love the WJ's, the last of the capable Grand Cherokees. I used to have a 97 ZJ lifted 3.5" on 31's, and that thing surprised a lot of people with where it could go and what it could do. I'm thinking of building a more trail oriented rig, and the WJ is on my list. I'd go the...

Meh, I like the idea of a new Bronco, but nobody is going to buy one. Hardly anyone wants a 2 door SUV, even the 4 door Wrangler outsells the 2 door something like 4 to 1. I doubt they'll go with sold front/rear axles, so it won't have the offroad cred of the Jeep, and if the top doesn't come...

Probably because the IFS/IRS scares most people off modding these and really limits the markets. I used to have a ZJ, and there were plenty of parts for those, and then the WJ's. The f/r solid axles really lent themselves to lifting and serious wheeling. It seems like the independent suspension...

Great build! I really like these trucks, this is one of my favorite GM bodystyles ever. Fairly simple and still kind of truck-like (I like how the bumpers don't hang sure low and aren't part of the bodywork).Those seats look super comfy too, and you can't go wrong with the SBC. I'd love to get...

You know, I always hated those when they came out, but what a difference a few mods and lift makes. That looks really good! And I've realized after seeing someone camping out of one last year that there's no denying that they have great interior space.

Nice! I really like this generation 4R, I think it's the best looking, and after recently researching them, probably the best engineered. I'm currently looking around for one, but finding one that has a good frame is quite the challenge here in New England! Not to mention I'm being picky, and...

Great thread, lots of great looking dubs here! I just joined the forum, I honestly was expecting to see nothing but 80 series LC's and Tacomas, haha. Great to see some Jeep love. I used to have a 3" lifted 97 ZJ on 31" Duratracs. I really miss that thing! I've been thinking of picking up a...

Granted, I don't have a WK, so you may want to take this with a grain of salt. I DID have a ZJ though, so I have some GC experience. I ran 2" spring spacers (commonly known as a "Budget Boost" in Jeep-speak). Those worked out wonderfully on my ZJ. I got the 2" of lift and clearance, as well as...

Yeah, you're probably right. I was thinking a 3rd gen 4Runner (96-02) but finding one that doesn't have a swiss cheezed frame is going to be a bear here in New England. A XJ is a little too small for me, but a V8 WJ is definitely a contender. An early '00's Tahoe is a possibility too, I've...

Thanks, will do!

I think it depends on the rig you are starting with. My '97 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) was anvil reliable, but I got rid of it because of corrosion. Not so much on the unibody, but everywhere else. I'm kinda looking for a 3rd gen Toyota 4Runner (BOF), but am realizing finding a nice one in New...

Great thread! Very cool build. I actually found this thread and forum while searching for XC70 stuff a while back. I have a stock '07 that just hit 205k miles. I just keep up with the maintenance on it, haven't done any mods (yet?). I love the car, it's super comfy, a beast in the snow, and...