Plan on some simple trails
I have been part searching for my 99TJ. Ordered a couple of free parts books from the interwebs and this being my first jeep I had no clue how many options there are for these things. For starters the hardtop had damage so I'm going to swap over to a soft top, they look pretty complicated to install but I am hoping it is easier than it looks. Could somebody tell me what the biggest size tire that will fit without a lift? Will the wheel offset make a big difference?
Also what would be a good front bumper/winch set up? I want to get this thing off road.
I have been part searching for my 99TJ. Ordered a couple of free parts books from the interwebs and this being my first jeep I had no clue how many options there are for these things. For starters the hardtop had damage so I'm going to swap over to a soft top, they look pretty complicated to install but I am hoping it is easier than it looks. Could somebody tell me what the biggest size tire that will fit without a lift? Will the wheel offset make a big difference?
Also what would be a good front bumper/winch set up? I want to get this thing off road.
I know I am not going to lift it, this will be what my oldest daughter drives when she her license in a year and like her mom she is short. The tires on it now are shot so I have to replace them before I can get it on the road. I see jeeps can be a money pit but I think I did good on the purchase, it was a rollover so it needs hood, fenders, top but it's a 99 with the 4.0 and auto tran, 118,000 miles and the title is clean, I got it for 2,500. I am thinking another 2,500-3,500 to get the body parts I need, paint job and tires and I will have a nice clean toy until she turns 16. Plus it will be a good opportunity to teach her how to work on her own car.Honestly...Just starting as you are. Use what you got before making changes. See how it works. Play with your new toy. Otherwise you squeeze a lil bigger tire on it and figure out that you really want a lift and 33s and you wasted money on the first tires. You can buy a basic winch plate that bolts to frame rails and have your recovery option, but wait on the bumper to see what you want/need/like. Stubby, midwidth, full size, stinger. They all have plusses and minuses.
Sucks to do things twice or more. You will likely be surprised what a stock TJ with no swaybars disco'ed will do, so try it then worry about the changes.