if your looking for a 1st time 4x4 and a family vehicle i would go with a jeep cherokee. it depends on how your going to build your rig to. r u lookin for a toy or a daily driver? if your lookin for a cheap rig to build, a cherokee is a cheaper jeep to buy but the lift kits are more expensive...
i had the same problem with my 95 wrangler. and just like bounty hunter said there was dried up mud in my wheels. your steering stablizer may be out too.
yeah man that bumper does look pretty good. but ur right the chrome needs to go. to be honest i really didnt notice it until you said somethin about it
i personally am a fan of rough country lift kits. they are fairly cheap and really reliable. i've had a couple jeeps and i currently own a dodge ram and i've used rough country for my lifts, i am very happy with their durability. I do know that they have a 1.5" coil spacer lift for like $200 if...