im new to this and dont know where to start :S

[kawana]

ok well i just got my 94 sport like... 2 weeks ago and i know nothing about offroading I dont want to do extreme offroading, but i do want to do some minor offroading, Mudding and the like. What kind of offroad kits do i need, sorry for my noobish talk but i really no nothing about lift kits and stuff :S Also what are some websites that sell the parts i need? Any help is welcome.

 

[DarkMan]

Welcome!! You're at the right place, that's for sure.

My 94 XLT has done plenty and never given me any trouble. Then again, I suppose I earned the name "Idiot Stocker" and I have no fear of dents.

I'm guessing your sport is a stick shift. That saves you from the dreaded auto tranny troubles (which I have managed to excape so far).

Quick and easy upgrades that I recommend...
- Give the air-filter box the shotgun treatment or replace it with a K&N cone filter kit.
- Frame mounted front tow point is a MUST. Some folks use chevy truck tow hooks. I found a shackle that fits in the cross member just behind the radiator.
- Remove the front sway bar if you want more flex (but this does result in fish-bowl cornering when on the street).
- Manual hubs (like from Warn) are a good idea, but my stock auto hubs have lasted longer than expected.
- 31 inch tires. I swear by my Pirreli Scorpion ATs.

Obviously if you want to spend a *lot* of money and go all out with lift and performance parts, there are other folks here who can give you better advice.

 

[Exploderpilot]

2 questions....
1. how much are you gonna spend,
2. what type of offroading would you like to do?>

 

[supergildo]

I recommend staying away from mud. Mud is a nasty beast and will just pull your vehicle to shambles, probably quicker than most other wheeling aspects...

 

[IZwack]

I recommend staying away from mud. Mud is a nasty beast and will just pull your vehicle to shambles, probably quicker than most other wheeling aspects...

I agree - to put it bluntly, mud just sux you spend about 2 days cleaning the GD thing - and forget about working under the vehicle after its gone through mud.