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| Author: | Schnebly [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Very new to this 4x4 world |
Hey everyone I'm an extreme noob to the offroading scene as i've spent most of my automotive time with track cars. I'm here to learn as much as I can about modding and techniques for going offroading. I currently have an 05 Liberty Limited, 03 Liberty Renegade, & a 93 RX7   
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Very new to this 4x4 world |
Hint #1 - don't off-road the RX7 after that - the Liberties need skid plates (you don't have much ground clearance) and front & rear tow points and personally - I'd kill the step bars - they make bad ground clearance worse - and they'll bent very easily. after that - even fairly stock Liberties do reasonably well - obviously if find out you like doing this you'll want a lift (OME springs and Rancho shocks are a good combo) and better tires - 245/70/16 for stock 245/75/16 lifted (265/75/16's will require wheelwell work) Oh yeah - Welcome to LOST |
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| Author: | Schnebly [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Very new to this 4x4 world |
Ha, yeah the RX7 can barely handle a small pothole. I'm trying to get my buddy to make me up some skid plates and maybe a bull bar for me. The step bars I think i might just take off when i'm ready to go off road. They make it easy for my dog to get in and out especially after I get a lift. As far as lifts go, I have zero experience with them so i'm looking into how much they change daily driving and the best options for it still. Thanks for your suggestion I've heard I can go up to 30'' tires without any problems so I might do that with ProComp 8128 wheels. Other than that I dont really know what else to do with it. I'm only modifying the Renegade for off road |
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| Author: | wecwbe [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Very new to this 4x4 world |
Welcome from another owner of 2 Jeeps. Watch out, Jeeping is contageous and there is no cure! 
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| Author: | Budke [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Very new to this 4x4 world |
Schnebly wrote: Ha, yeah the RX7 can barely handle a small pothole. I'm trying to get my buddy to make me up some skid plates and maybe a bull bar for me. The step bars I think i might just take off when i'm ready to go off road. They make it easy for my dog to get in and out especially after I get a lift. As far as lifts go, I have zero experience with them so i'm looking into how much they change daily driving and the best options for it still. Thanks for your suggestion I've heard I can go up to 30'' tires without any problems so I might do that with ProComp 8128 wheels. Other than that I dont really know what else to do with it. I'm only modifying the Renegade for off road After I put my lift on DDing was much better.Feel more connected to the road, less noise dive when breaking, less body roll, and over all more comfortable. |
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| Author: | Schnebly [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Very new to this 4x4 world |
Has anyone had or heard of this lift kit? Its a good price, and its the height i'd like to be at. http://www.rocky-road.com/kjbudget.html |
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| Author: | kskj [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Very new to this 4x4 world |
Schnebly wrote: Has anyone had or heard of this lift kit? Its a good price, and its the height i'd like to be at. http://www.rocky-road.com/kjbudget.html Don't do it. Try searching rocky road on here. 
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| Author: | Schnebly [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Very new to this 4x4 world |
I searched for budget lift kit first... looks like i've already been saved by the forum |
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