I want to end up with a Cherokee, (or Grand, Grand-Limited), with 35" tires; Rubicon capable.

What would be my best choice (year/engine) to look for that can be modified the easiest/cheapest; and be most RELIABLE with BEST GAS MILEAGE.

I am tempted towards a '99 with Select-Trac "II", (as opposed to the original Select-Trac). I understand that possibly offers the best (no wheel spin) traction ???

Is that true ??? And if that is true, would it be true that I would not need to spend extra to get "lockers" ???


Question: I understand that it may only have been available in '99 with a V8 engine ??? (4.7 or 5.2 ???)

How bout 2000; was Select-Trac II available with the 4.0L

Question ... I have heard conflicting stories about which provides better gas mileage between the 4.0 and 4.7-V8

What about the differences between Cherokee, Grand/Limited; or even just the Laredo ... is there any differences there with engines/transmission options ???

In other words ... WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IF I HAVE UNLIMITED OPTIONS (I mean, like everything is available on e-bay, I simply have to keep watching -- AND TAKE CHANCES)

Idealy I will find something (like maybe '99) that is already lifted ... but if I can't I am asking if one is possibly easier/more reliable to add later.

THANK YOU ... I am very "confused" right now and afraid I will make a BIG mistake.

I simply don't know what model, year, engine, transmission to look for. (eyes are open now for '99 Grand Cherokee Limited with 4.7 and Select-Track II, but as explained above ... is that a mistake ???)

FINALLY ... IF I see one for sale ALREADY lifted; what precautions do I need to look for.

What are the best-brands of lifts ???

And HOW MUCH (minimum) LIFT do I need for 35" tires ???

THANK YOU

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