2005 TJ Renegade noob

[MattTJ]

Hey all, I am new here :wink:

I have Purchased a Stock standard 2005 TJ Renegade, absolutely love it 8)

I am planning a few modifications and am also totally new to the jeep way of life :lol:

Only planning of doing a 2 or 2.5? spring lift kit good for light to medium 4x4ing and possibly some 32? BF Goodrich tires. I Have been reading an American link: http://www.4x4xplor.com/tj.html
And he seems to think a 1? body lift and 1? motor mount lift is a good idea?

I was just wondering what are the week points of the TJ?
What things should I look out for?
EG what should be replaced with stronger items?


Thanks for the help
:D

[CDKJ]

Matt, there are lot's of big TJ's in this club so I'm sure you will find lot's of help over time. You should also check AJOR as it's got a TJ section.

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/

As for what are the weak point's with the TJ, well where do I start :lol: just kidding. I can't offer any advice as I don't have a TJ. I'm sure you will get all the help you need :wink:

[MattTJ]

Thanks :P

I joined up as I know how much help a good forum can be :)

My previous car was involved in forums but was recently lost in a work shop fire :( all that hard work,
This is it before the fire:
http://www.twincam.info/index.php?showtopic=25957

this is how it is now :(
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2788/bbq1xp1.jpg

Oh well got a TJ now :D , so I got something new and completely different to play with :P 8)

I have been thinking a 3" longer spring lift and shocks to suit with a good SYE would be money better spent then all the body and engine spacers??
Would i need to extend brake lines @3" or anything else ?

also found out NRMA apparently don?t insure it over 2" so I have to check :evil:
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[CDKJ]

I'd be happy with the fire thing if that was mine, not to worry you now have a TJ :D onward & upward if you know what i mean :twisted:

[BJsTJ]

joined up as I know how much help a good forum can be

Hey MattTJ - if you live in the Sydney area you should come to a club meeting - details in upcoming events section
I have learned much about my TJ attending meetings and talking to other TJ owners face to face


also found out NRMA apparently don?t insure it over 2" so I have to check

check out TCIS I was insured with NRMA prior to modifying my TJ -TCIS insured me for more and I pay less

[BJsTJ]

I just checked your link to the pic and all I have to say is
check that number plate
you were destined for a TJ

[jenko]

Try GIO insurance

[MattTJ]

Awesome I will look into it :D

What do you do about carrying extra fuel in the TJ when you go away out bush? 8O

I know there is a duel tank for the 5spd but not the 6spd as the space is smaller! :evil: crossmember moved or something like that!

And there is not much room on the back for jerry can holders. :cry:

Might have to look into making something up or is there something available in Aus. ?

Seen this but looks like it would unbalance it:
http://www.4x4xplor.com/lod/prodimages/LoD-XPEDITION-S.jpg

[jenko]

Talk to wooder