What kind of axles come in the fronts of these?? I really dont know much about Jeeps.....did the Cherokees ever come with frames or were they all unibody??
You will be able to build something pretty decent with a budget like that......again do your research !!!
Really figure out what you want and the limitations of each, having 4 doors really narrows things down......the jeep stuff already comes with a solid axle which is a bonus, however I am pretty sure they are weak (Dana 30 or 35), but can they be built to be strong or can you swap in another type of axle, more heavy duty ???? I am not real familiar with Jeep stuff as I have always been a Toy guy.....just what I started with and stayed with.
Going to a 4Runner you would have to do the solid axle swap.....is this something you are prepared to jump into.....it is not insanely hard but does take some effort and tools.
Cant say it enough.... Research research research.......I read forums and builds for 2-3hours a night for 3-4 months at least to get ideas, get a feel for what would be best and what others have done to be strong. I have a huge folder of bookmarked pages of information I have found over time, I alway find myself going back and reading some more.
Sounds like it is time to start doing some research....Pirate4x4.com is an excellent place to start, the wealth of knowledge on that site is crazy. They have forums for every brand out there, look for the Jeep Cherokee section and read up on some build threads. I think Rough Country makes a bolt on lift for your rig that is very reasonably priced and a set of 33s or 35s would get you a lot more places. Before spending money on bumpers and winches.....get a locker for the rear.....again this will open up so much more that you can do. I have seen some pretty sweet Grand Cherokees built up so there must be a ton of info out there to do it.
When it comes to sliders I dont know how this is done since there is no frame on those Grand Cherokees I believe (unibodies).
It will also depend on your mechanical abilities and access to tools and help. Island4x4.com is your best bet for local used parts. Toyotas have great aftermarket support from Trailgear in Vancouver from North Shore Offroad, I am not familiar with Jeep aftermarket stuff but I know there is a ton of it out there. I think North Shore can get basically anything you can find on other sites.....give them a call and see.
Too bad I missed out on Saturday.....I did get out today and did a little exploring with the wife.....found some fun routes that has a lot left to be explored out around Barsby Lake.
What kind of axles come in the fronts of these?? I really dont know much about Jeeps.....did the Cherokees ever come with frames or were they all unibody??
You will be able to build something pretty decent with a budget like that......again do your research !!!
Really figure out what you want and the limitations of each, having 4 doors really narrows things down......the jeep stuff already comes with a solid axle which is a bonus, however I am pretty sure they are weak (Dana 30 or 35), but can they be built to be strong or can you swap in another type of axle, more heavy duty ???? I am not real familiar with Jeep stuff as I have always been a Toy guy.....just what I started with and stayed with.
Going to a 4Runner you would have to do the solid axle swap.....is this something you are prepared to jump into.....it is not insanely hard but does take some effort and tools.
Cant say it enough.... Research research research.......I read forums and builds for 2-3hours a night for 3-4 months at least to get ideas, get a feel for what would be best and what others have done to be strong. I have a huge folder of bookmarked pages of information I have found over time, I alway find myself going back and reading some more.
Sorry Welshy..... not for sale :)
Sounds like it is time to start doing some research....Pirate4x4.com is an excellent place to start, the wealth of knowledge on that site is crazy. They have forums for every brand out there, look for the Jeep Cherokee section and read up on some build threads. I think Rough Country makes a bolt on lift for your rig that is very reasonably priced and a set of 33s or 35s would get you a lot more places. Before spending money on bumpers and winches.....get a locker for the rear.....again this will open up so much more that you can do. I have seen some pretty sweet Grand Cherokees built up so there must be a ton of info out there to do it.
When it comes to sliders I dont know how this is done since there is no frame on those Grand Cherokees I believe (unibodies).
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/83-jeep-cherokee/ Link to the Cherokee forum
Are you thinking of jumping brands??
It will also depend on your mechanical abilities and access to tools and help. Island4x4.com is your best bet for local used parts. Toyotas have great aftermarket support from Trailgear in Vancouver from North Shore Offroad, I am not familiar with Jeep aftermarket stuff but I know there is a ton of it out there. I think North Shore can get basically anything you can find on other sites.....give them a call and see.
Heres a couple for sale
http://www.usednanaimo.com/classified-ad/1999-Jeep-Cherokee_21726731
http://www.usednanaimo.com/classified-ad/1998-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee_21776566
Too bad I missed out on Saturday.....I did get out today and did a little exploring with the wife.....found some fun routes that has a lot left to be explored out around Barsby Lake.
Picture is from up by the Wolf Mountain Coal Mine site http://www.westwatermining.com/library/wolftour.html
Too answer a question from before IslandExploration......I found a route around that is relatively easy like you were wondering.
Was pretty disappointed to see the amount of trash dumped out there......even if the more out of the way places.....such a bad sight.
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