Don't bother lowering it, there's no conceivable way that will save you any gas. And, considering you live in Ottawa, are you sure you don't want a normal 4WD with the stock ground clearance? Lots of snow in the winter up there, I live in Montreal so I would know.

If you want to economize on gas, get a 6-speed and don't change the tires or rims. If you get bigger rims or tires, the MPG goes way down. Consider a Jeep Patriot. I heard it gets 30 mpg and it looks like a mini-Commander. Might be a better choice for your needs (daily driver, fuel economy).

 

Lower it with some Hyrdaulics and some triple gold daytons

 

lowered SUVs aren't my personal cup of tea, but to each his own...definitely post pictures if you do end up lowering it...I'd be interested to see how it would look. good luck with that!

 

Just get the jeeperman rear bumper with the gas can racks! Problem solved.

 

I dont buy it!!! I think Slik is just messing with everyone here on the board to see what he can get stirred up.....

 

 

that's tight dawg it needs lambo doors too and like send it to pimp my ride so they can put lcd screens where you do not even want them. Oh they will also put a fireplace in the cab....thight shit huh? get a wrx or audi or some other jeep

 

get a civic.

 

Wouldn't dream of messing with anyone (like anyone needs my help with that!). Seriously, I am amazed how effectively everyone here contributes based on their experience and knowledge. While waiting for my 6-spd 2-dr Sahara to be built and delivered, I've been dreaming of all sorts of crazy ideas. The point of lowering the height was actually "raised" by my 8-year old kid when I saw how dissapointed he was that he couldn't get over the side steps of the test JK without help. He loves the car, but can't get into it on his own. A good friend of mine who is an aeronautics engineer explained that the taller an object is on the road, the more drag there is at higher speeds and the more fuel economy suffers. There will be a time for this JK to go off roading, but for the next six months it will be driven on normal higher speed urban terrain. Thanks for bearing with me on this post.

 

Get the kid a side step. A stock Jeep is not that high that you will make up much in fuel economy. If you gain 2 mpg at 12,000 miles per year. You will save 200 bucks if gas is $3.00 per gallon ($17.00 a month). I don't know how much lowering a vehicle costs, but by the time you make up the difference either your son will be taller, or DCX will have a deisel. You will probably be stuck with your Jeep at that point as I bet there won't be much of a demand for a lowered Jeep.

If you like the look and that's what you want by all means, modify it to your taste and enjoy. But don't do it to save on gas.

Just my worthless opinion.