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4x4 Related Groups => Build Ups => Topic started by: parabs on October 10, 2010, 05:52:35 PM

Title: 2000 TJ
Post by: parabs on October 10, 2010, 05:52:35 PM
The window sticker from when it was on the lot in 2000:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/windowsticker.jpg)

A few days after I brought it home (purchased in Aug 09 w/83k kms):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/DSC02959.jpg)

Moab & MT/r install

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/Jeepson/DSC02960.jpg)

Mickey Thompson Limited Edition 15x10's, with 32x11.5 MT/r's, a freshly spray bombed roof and bushwacker urethane fender flares.

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/IMG_3055.jpg)

At work spring 2010:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/DSC03632.jpg)

Toyo 33x13.5 install Oct 9

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/DSC03936.jpg)
(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/DSC03938.jpg)
(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu147/parabsky/DSC03937.jpg)

Comments (+/-) are all welcome!

(btw apeman, I know it isnt much of a build  :D)
Title: Re: 2000 TJ
Post by: WagoneerXJ on October 10, 2010, 06:18:32 PM
No lift yet? Looks good either way
Title: Re: 2000 TJ
Post by: parabs on October 10, 2010, 06:28:39 PM
No Lift.

If you were able to get inside my brain, you would see quite the battle going on as far as the lift debate..

At this moment I am thinking an lsx swap is up next, but who knows.  I am a princess and I need air conditioning and the cost of an ls engine is pretty much the same as fitting an a/c system to my current junk, and the adapter plates and engine mounts arent much extra, so why not?? 

Likely nothing will change until spring breakup now.

Title: Re: 2000 TJ
Post by: JackstandJohnny on October 10, 2010, 10:35:18 PM
lil' lift would be cool paul ;)
Title: Re: 2000 TJ
Post by: apeman on October 12, 2010, 03:40:54 PM
Lol.

Its a start! I like toyo mt' s, let me know how they work for you,I'm shopping for something new in the spring
Title: Re: 2000 TJ
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 12, 2010, 03:44:20 PM
Toyo MT's are great but hard tires    even aired down they still ride hard

but lots of side wall bite and meaty tread  ull like them
Title: Re: 2000 TJ
Post by: AstraX on October 12, 2010, 05:05:34 PM
I drive by your place almost daily (I live in the townhouses to the SE of you), I was wondering if you were involved with CJA at all.

Nice ride.
Title: Re: 2000 TJ
Post by: parabs on October 12, 2010, 10:27:56 PM
Quote from: apeman on October 12, 2010, 03:40:54 PM
Lol.

Its a start! I like toyo mt' s, let me know how they work for you,I'm shopping for something new in the spring


They are great.  I liked the MTR's I had before (old design) and they worked good, but the Toyos make less noise, and seem to have a lower rolling resistance than the goodyears they replaced.  Mileage seems to be the same despite a larger/heavier tire than the MTR as well.  The Toyos balanced real well as well.  They are heavy, but they last (from previous experience on other vehicles) and they are tough.

I am curious about ice traction tho..

Quote from: JOhnnyC on October 10, 2010, 10:35:18 PM
lil' lift would be cool paul ;)

yes, Johnny, I know..

Quote from: AstraX on October 12, 2010, 05:05:34 PM
I drive by your place almost daily (I live in the townhouses to the SE of you), I was wondering if you were involved with CJA at all.

Nice ride.

Thanks for the comment.  I hope you havent seen my garage door open, what a freakin disaster behind that door.  The CJA is comprised of really good guys and gals, and I am sure you will be treated great by everyone..