Trail rated emblem

losttourist · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:48 pm

Hello
so my question is what makes a liberty have a trail rated emblem? Was this put on at a certain year ? Do the ones with the emblem have a more beefed up suspension etc. than the ones that don't have the emblem? Mine didnt come with one and I seem to be having emblem envy :oops:

I guess I could always buy one and stick it on.

any info on this is much appreciated!

cheers

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:22 pm

No vehicle changes to get the trail rated emblem. They just started it during a certain year. You can get one for free by contacting DC's customer service and giving them your VIN #. At least, that's what a lot of guys did.

zeero · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:49 pm

Yep...as above bro...you can snag 'em for FREE....my buddy did that and it came in three weeks. Welcome to LOST fellow Ontarian :wink:

losttourist · **Posted:** Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:02 am

Hey guys ! thanks for the tip I'll be contacting DC Monday!
thanks again

tyrob · **Posted:** Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:12 am

How does one go about contacting DC?

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:32 am

To receive Trail Rated badging call: 1-800-925-JEEP (925-5337)
have your Vin# handy'
PS... Since ure gonna call anyway..... ask them about the free $50 coupon they were offering towards accessories.
Is it still free for the asking or is that promo over? Thanks!

LimitedLurker · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:18 pm **Posts:** 114

If I remember correctly there is a limit. The Jeep has to be 4x4 to get the Trail Rated badge. Thus the need for the VIN.

AtlanticLiberty · **Posted:** Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:03 pm

Keep in mind that you get the cheap plastic badge if they send you one. If you really want one, I'd just dish out a few bucks and buy a nice aluminum one. See also here:

http://www.jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2309

Fouros · **Posted:** Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:36 pm

if i pass on my vin to one of you guys could you contact DC for me, No Trail rated badges available down under?

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:36 pm

I just called the DC from the number above they said "That was last year only and now you have to pay for them through your local dealer" just thought I'd share my findings

raceinfan · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:43 pm

you can find them on e-bay

LibertyN8 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:33 pm

My 04 sport did not come with any skids, fogs, limited slip rear...But i got a TRAIL RATED badge

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:11 pm

rocketjocky wrote:

I just called the DC from the number above they said "That was last year only and now you have to pay for them through your local dealer" just thought I'd share my findings

Call a few more times at different times of the day. Maybe it was just a service rep in a bad mood or not wanting to do any work.

fermill403 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:55 pm

I just called too and they said sorry go to the dealer. Bummer. Tried to stick it to the man. Oh well

hankwood · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:28 am

the emblem is cute and all, and while this is no slam on the kj, i gave up on worrying about what an emblem said when i drove a "power wagon" with a 318 and 35" tires for 6 years in high school and college. it should have said "under power wagon", so it's what's under the sheetmetal that matters most.

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:03 am

unless you put lower gears in the Power Wagon-the 35's will make anything underpowered. I agree with hankwood though. The badge is worthless as it really means nothing. My '02 came with the bigger (45rfe) transmission and it sits taller then any of the KJ that originally came with the trail rated badge yet they got it and mine doesn't. I'd rather have the 45rfe and the extra height. The 545rfe you diesel guys get would be nice on the highway though if it is as tough as it 4 speed brother...

losttourist · **Posted:** Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:46 am

It's official in Canada anyway I tried calling and emailing and got the same respones..the badge was only available on the 04 model however I can buy one at my local dealer. ah well I dont need the stinkin badge

mikemd · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:02 pm

I got one off ebay for about 15 bucks. If you go that route, make sure that you get the 2006 version as it is heavy and made of metal. I think the older ones are plastic. It looks awsome though. Doesn't do much for off-road ability though.

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