jrueppel
Adventurer
Got the tool from Amazon. At $80 it wasn't the cheapest, but I'm pretty sure I can find other things to drill holes in and add riv-nuts to so it's going to see some use.
Last edited:
What did you do to your Expo Jeep today?
- Thread starter bldeagle10
- Start date
Got the tool from Amazon. At $80 it wasn't the cheapest, but I'm pretty sure I can find other things to drill holes in and add riv-nuts to so it's going to see some use.
hey hey.....you will keep going back to that tool....it is so useful, especially when nothing will work w/o huge amounts of work. Man this an investment you will never regret. I use mine every couple of months and smile every time.....of course I usually use it on friends rigs......sign of a good tool! fun to show off.....snicker, snicker.
Yulli
Yulli the Yeti
Installed my Trek Armor seat covers and put the fridge back in.
What's the cargo net thingy up at the top there? Do you use it to store stuff between the roof and net? Do you have a link you can share about the net? Thanks!
DallasJKU
Adventurer
How can it possibly handle better?? Everyone with a lift always says, "it handles better than stock now".
Sarcasm, got to love it. Just a stab in the dark here but, the cheaper lifts do not take into account steering geometry. A lift just granting ride height will often result in poorer handling. This situation may explain hansonian's results.
Your last statement is entirely subjective to a driver's preferred handling characteristics. Even with perfect steering geometry raising a vic's center of gravity and installing tires with larger, more flexible side walls will not result in a vic preforming like it is on rails although, capability will be added. Any expectation of increased road track performance would be unrealistic. However, if 'handles better' means tightened steering response and holding a straight line with little or no driver input many 'stock' vics could be improved by properly installed lift components. This is especially true if the vic is older with some usage under its belt. Just sayin'.
JIMBO
Expedition Leader
:sombrero: You can store all the clothing/blankets/tarps--light duty stuff
It's amazing what you can store up there in the JKU and keep the main cargo area free !
:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO
It's amazing what you can store up there in the JKU and keep the main cargo area free !
:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO
hansonian
Observer
The previous owner had put on what we'll call a lower end lift. It served it's purpose of getting the Jeep in the air and allowing room for larger tires. It left a lot to be desired in the comfort and handling department though. I've owned enough Jeeps to realize it wasn't the best solution but it got the job done. I wasn't a fan of the lift when I bought the Jeep but I got it for a steal so I could live with it.
Going back to stock setup on the LJ has made it more family friendly (which was the priority). It now turns a lot easier (not pushing those bigger tires around) and it can take the bumps in the road without knocking the fillings out of my teeth. At some point when my son is big enough to climb into the back himself I may raise it back up. Right now the 31's will get us everywhere we camp, hunt and fish so I'm happy. It may take a little time to get used to being 4" lower but it's something that had to be done.
DallasJKU
Adventurer
True. Just trying to get a rise out of someone. I know my AEV rides better than stock in some instances, but the 35's don't help handling. And I agree its truly subjective. At the end of the day, a lift and 35's look awesome and I care more about that than handling!!