Long time lurker, first time poster. Just sold my built Jeep LJ in favor of one of the nicest 1999's I have seen with 127k (SC put on at 94k).
Couldn't resist...supercharged with rear locker, leather, ARB bumper, 3" coilover toytech with 1" body, upgraded sound system. So much more comfortable for adventures with three kids.
Very happy with the build except for a few things I'd love input on:
1) The guy I bought it from had just put on 305/70/16's with a crazy offset wheel of like -20 in load range E's. I didn't like them....the look, the weight, or the clearance in the front. So, I have sold those and looking to go with a Nitto Ridge Grappler in a C but in a 285/70/r17 (new wheels too with -10 offset). I think this will get me a lighter tire that will still be plenty fine for the off-road I do as well as a narrower tire with hopefully more clearance though tucked in a hair better than those -20 offset wheels. The only bummer is whether they will look big enough with my 4" lift. I tried to get that tire in a 285/75r17 but Nitto isn't making it yet apparently (in a C) and no timeline on when or if they will. Thoughts?
2) Can't decide whether to ditch the 90's era Baja lights for LED's. Opinions?
3) Rack is already off. Didn't like the look of it and rebuilding it.
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