After seeing another member make an introduction, I consulted with my more hip nephew on internet etiquette. He infoms me I was supposed to introduce myself when I got involved in this board a while back. Sorry, as I don't think I did.
In 2003, we bought a 2000 LX 470 with 24K mils on it because my wife didn't want to drive a minivan (we have two young kids). I can tell you, I didn't try very hard to talk her out of that decision. I've got a '96 Grand Cherokee that has 150K on it, so that will likely crap out this year or next (it leaks oil like a seive and has serious valve train noise). Once the GC goes, we'll buy the wife something else, and I'll get the LX.
Plan is, unbeknownst to her, to convert the LX into a hunting and fishing rig. For the trails I travel, I will probably leave the ride height stock with the adjustable suspension in tact. We had some issues with it, but they have all been resolved. I don't like the extra stress a lift puts on the CVs and boots. I'll likely beef up the belly armor to deal with the lack of increase height.
I will need to beef up the rear springs, as money is being saved for a roof rack and a drawer system. I've had some great input here on that issue. I may add a second battery and a fridge, but not likely a winch. Although less convenient, I've had good luck with industrial come alongs. I've been stuck badly at least a dozen times in my GC and in other 4x4s. Although the come alongs take some effort, they are dependable. The one I have now has 40' of 3/8 cable on it. WIth straps, that is usually engough.
Other than that, I don't need a snorkel, but I will extend breathers. I'll add a CB, waterproof seat covers, better floor mats, an interal rod rack, and some AT tires. I love these off brand Telstar Turbostar A/Ts, but I am not sure they come in the correct size. I am power starved now, so bigger tires is not in the cards (regearing is not an option).
Some type of sliders will be necessary. I like Slee's a lot.
In the end, I hope to have a dependable rig that will get me into all the flyfishing and bird hunting places I choose, and in comfort. I'd welcome any thoughts on what I may have left out.
In 2003, we bought a 2000 LX 470 with 24K mils on it because my wife didn't want to drive a minivan (we have two young kids). I can tell you, I didn't try very hard to talk her out of that decision. I've got a '96 Grand Cherokee that has 150K on it, so that will likely crap out this year or next (it leaks oil like a seive and has serious valve train noise). Once the GC goes, we'll buy the wife something else, and I'll get the LX.
Plan is, unbeknownst to her, to convert the LX into a hunting and fishing rig. For the trails I travel, I will probably leave the ride height stock with the adjustable suspension in tact. We had some issues with it, but they have all been resolved. I don't like the extra stress a lift puts on the CVs and boots. I'll likely beef up the belly armor to deal with the lack of increase height.
I will need to beef up the rear springs, as money is being saved for a roof rack and a drawer system. I've had some great input here on that issue. I may add a second battery and a fridge, but not likely a winch. Although less convenient, I've had good luck with industrial come alongs. I've been stuck badly at least a dozen times in my GC and in other 4x4s. Although the come alongs take some effort, they are dependable. The one I have now has 40' of 3/8 cable on it. WIth straps, that is usually engough.
Other than that, I don't need a snorkel, but I will extend breathers. I'll add a CB, waterproof seat covers, better floor mats, an interal rod rack, and some AT tires. I love these off brand Telstar Turbostar A/Ts, but I am not sure they come in the correct size. I am power starved now, so bigger tires is not in the cards (regearing is not an option).
Some type of sliders will be necessary. I like Slee's a lot.
In the end, I hope to have a dependable rig that will get me into all the flyfishing and bird hunting places I choose, and in comfort. I'd welcome any thoughts on what I may have left out.
