Green Giant (ZJ Build)

[AJeepZJ]

Thats a nice little site there... I don't think I really want to get that involved with it that much. Going in that direction really blurs the dividing line between these two Jeeps. That site kinda blends the ideas I have for these two Jeeps into one. But, yeah that's definitely extreme. I don't wan to be that involved in something like that. I need enough utility for camping, recovery, and traversing while keeping creature comforts in tact.

ZJ ---> Superb Rock Crawling and extensive attention and detail to trail modifications. Adequate recovery but no real regards to comfort.
WK--->Novice rock crawling. Adequate trail modifications. Excellent recovery and gear, with particular detail to comfort.

[Sal-XK]

That's a pretty cool site lots of good ideas on there

[AJeepZJ]

I've been doing a lot of homework for this ole girl and I think I've found what my first real suspension lift will be to this thing.

I've been taking a look at the ZJ 5.5" Critical Path Long Arm Kit

or

The ZJ 4.5" Lift Kit

I've been debating whether or not which one to get. The first one is obviously more but they've also put together a package that would leave me with very little extra to assemble further down the road. My suspension would be as tall as I'd want it to be. At the same time my 31's would look small under a 5.5" lift. Which means I'll probably end up piecing together the 4.5" lift. I'll have to get 33's with better back spacing.

So... I've been considering THESE Wheels

or

These

Haven't decided what tires yet.

[Sal-XK]

Well, I'm thinking go with the long arm kit I know it's expensive but its worth it. Yes your tires will look small and you'll have less money but you can sell the tries and put the money towards new ones or just wheel those tires until you can afford new ones. The important thing is you'll have the suspension to wheel the way you want to and can get tires later versus getting a average suspension so you can have better tires faster.

[Holaday07 4.7]

http://claytonoffroad.com/index.php/...9c92aa5c39bb67

Heard pretty good stuff about these. Also, you can use the ACOS Spacers to adjust your ride height. Lower now, then crank them up when you get new tires.

[AJeepZJ]

Took a look at this site a few days ago. Could not see where they have adjustable spacers. Just adjustable control arms.

[Holaday07 4.7]

http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/me...de=Coil_Spring

http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/tjx...50-p-2598.html

I really wanted to build our ZJ before it rolled (doing doughnuts in a muddy feild, doh!) even after we considered cutting off the roof. Anyways, these were cool and would help with a progressize build, or be able to adjust for weight distribution, or certain offroad scenarios.

[AJeepZJ]

http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/me...de=Coil_Spring

http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/tjx...50-p-2598.html

I really wanted to build our ZJ before it rolled (doing doughnuts in a muddy feild, doh!) even after we considered cutting off the roof. Anyways, these were cool and would help with a progressize build, or be able to adjust for weight distribution, or certain offroad scenarios.

OMG, those are amazing - I wonder if there are any draw backs to these.... I'm going to be putting together a wish list for this ZJ... probably this weekend. I'm thinking of repainting it too. But we'll see