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steve- i would like to throw my two cents in. i got my saturn (Saturn Vue V6 AWD) about a year ago. it seems a lot like what you are trying to do to your jeep. its low, handles well, and doesn't have the mud tires. while still retaining the v6 power and awd foul weather abilities. i can't tell you how practical it is to have a suv with the car-like ride, efficiency and handling. i don't see the point in a SUV thats high off the ground with huge mudders. its wasteful, expensive and rides like crap. my saturn still sees some abuse. actually, my saturn sees alot of abuse. i still tow with it, and it sees some trails to get to the parking grounds when i go riding. it makes sense. it does everything well, and gets the job done. theres not much more to ask for.

i say, throw some smaller diameter car tires, some nice road-biased suspension pieces, and possibly some lighter and more attractive wheels if the budget allows.