Indiansprings
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Hello, Just checking in. Wanted to let everyone know that Im lurking, trying to get my Trooper set up on a poor mans budget, or wife limited budget, whatever you want to call it.
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jl8088
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funny you mentioned the budget build. I got rear ended and got a $800 check which i promptly used for the OME shocks and springs.
Then a little under $1000 worth of tires (5 of them) i had a pretty legit 4WD.
Compared to other vehicles, i think the trooper is pretty cheap to make a competent vehicle.
Then a little under $1000 worth of tires (5 of them) i had a pretty legit 4WD.
Compared to other vehicles, i think the trooper is pretty cheap to make a competent vehicle.
ntxtrooper
Observer
Welcome Indiansprings! Just bought my 1999 trooper last year and have just started making improvements. Looking forward to seeing the improvements.
independent4x
New member
welcome..............
i signed up for the forum recently as well after a few guys had urged me to.
i am sure i can help you guys with any of your trooper questions..........fire away.
:wavey:
i signed up for the forum recently as well after a few guys had urged me to.
i am sure i can help you guys with any of your trooper questions..........fire away.
:wavey:
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independent4x
New member
i reccomend it
the torsion bars are just springs...so if you are adding additional weight...in this case a good amount ( 125 or so on the bumper and 100 on the winch) you can def. benefit from adding heavier rate springs.
you will most likely get some brake dive in the front w/ out them.
all in all, not that big of a deal....easy install and pretty reasonable $ for the upgrade.
the torsion bars are just springs...so if you are adding additional weight...in this case a good amount ( 125 or so on the bumper and 100 on the winch) you can def. benefit from adding heavier rate springs.
you will most likely get some brake dive in the front w/ out them.
all in all, not that big of a deal....easy install and pretty reasonable $ for the upgrade.
jl8088
Adventurer
thanks for the info about the torsion bars. I take it that you are Matt from Indy4x. Good to meet you. You'll be hearing from me shortly to get a set of the HD tie rods and sway bar disconnects in the near future.
Thanks for singlehandedly creating an aftermarket for our vehicles. I appreciate it.
-Jeff-
Thanks for singlehandedly creating an aftermarket for our vehicles. I appreciate it.
-Jeff-
Indiansprings
New member
I need to get some pics posted. I have put a clutch in it and just put a starter on it today.
independent4x
New member
jl8088 said:
that is a great compliment.......much appreciated.
i just keep at it.....i believe these are really great trucks and WAY WAY under estimated and appreciated.
-matt