Hello all, I'm new to this forum (ExPo) and recently picked up a ZJ (3rd Jeep, first ZJ) to replace my 99 Tahoe. My lady and I go on all kinds of trips exploring wherever we go and we are looking to build it up for trips that take us further than the average vehicle can. The goal is to keep it daily driveable, but when we need to get away just hook up the trailer (future purchase) and go. I had thought about buying a vehicle that was already built, but most of them are just done up for looks or crawling, not long distance comfort on rough roads.
Anyhow, my question is relating the suspension. I did a search and couldn't find anything really solid that ties back to what I'm doing. My understanding after talking to the guys at IRO (They are local to me and have had good luck with their gear in the past) is that to run a long arm suspension, one needs to have at least 4" of lift. My question though is if long arms are needed, or recomended for that matter, on an ExPo vehicle? The goal is to keep the tires in the 31-33" range because it will be "daily driven" and a tire larger than that isn't really needed from what I've read. What are others doing that works?
Anyhow, my question is relating the suspension. I did a search and couldn't find anything really solid that ties back to what I'm doing. My understanding after talking to the guys at IRO (They are local to me and have had good luck with their gear in the past) is that to run a long arm suspension, one needs to have at least 4" of lift. My question though is if long arms are needed, or recomended for that matter, on an ExPo vehicle? The goal is to keep the tires in the 31-33" range because it will be "daily driven" and a tire larger than that isn't really needed from what I've read. What are others doing that works?
