What next for my 100? (1 Viewer)

[fyton2v]

So I just put on some manly 285X75X16 BFG AT KOs. These tires look great, but they may be a little too "manly" for a stock '00 100. Should I try to do a 1" lift? Suspension lift or body lift? What are the advantages and disadvantages. At some point I think I'll get one of those ARB bull bars. I to my wife what I wanted to do to her car and she didn't immediately say no! That sounds like a "yes" to me!

Should I do the lift or the bull bar?

 

[sleeoffroad]

If you do a body lift, no aftermarket accessories like ARB bars will line up. Easier to do a suspension lift.

 

[fyton2v]

hmmmm.

How difficult is your OME suspension kit to install? Do I need to take it to a mechanic or can someone reasonably mechanically inclined do the install? 1 more question. It looks like it's a 2" lift kit. That might be a little too high for my wife to tolerate. Anything smaller?

Thanks!

 

[macneill]

I have an OME lift on my 100 and my wife has no problem with it. You're not really going to find anything much taller than 2 1/2" and with anything less, why bother? As for the bull bar or lift, save your allowance and get both.

 

[fyton2v]

Mac...

How's the ride with the OME gear as compared to stock? Did you drop your differential?

 

[uzj100]

The ride is more stiff and controlled. I did not drop my diff. I have the sway away front torsion bars and rear ome springs and 4 ome shocks.

I suggest lift, tires and then sliders. After that, front bumper and winch.

uzj100

 

[macneill]

The same goes with me. Stiffer ride, more control. Better in turns. I did not drop the diff. either.

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

The best mod (2-hours) one can make when lifting a 100 is to change the T-bars AND lower the front diff. This restores the CV joints to almost the original angle. For 2 hours work and $50 you can't not do it. You regain your down-travel too which improves on your ride on and off road.