We should all ask these questions here:
http://forum.superlift.com/index.php

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'03 Sport 4x4 140k miles. Yeah, she's had some work done

1.Rear axle will handle 33's fine, I am unsure on the front. 4.10's or 4.56 gears with 33's would be reccomemended.
2.Transfer case will handle it fine! Jeep has used them for years. But that much lift, a SYE (SlipYokeEliminator) would be reccomended.
3.Steering I would hope would be addresses by a "complete" kit. Rack should be ok....there are many ways to address this, won't know for sure unti a "kit" is out.
4. With appropriate gearing, the tranny should not really see any more stress. maybe a larger cooler for the autos.
5. Brakes should be ok as well, but drilled rotors and good pads would be a good idea.
7. Always need more penutbutter!!
8. Thats up to you.
9. Power loss will be more if the gearing is not changed. From experience with other rigs, I would say it will not be a drastic loss. After market air filter and cat-back would offset the power issue....
10. If not, get out the sawsall!!
11. I highly doubt it

JMHO
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2006 CRD KJ sport 2.5" with 235/85/16's
95 F250 PSD (not stock)
73 Bronco Buggy (REALLY not stock)
90 Miata (sold)
'49 Studebaker PU (sold)

Here's the specs on the Liberator -



Here's the front end -



And as you can see, those aren't stock flares -

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2003 Liberty Sport, 235/70R16 Firestone Destination A/T, AR Series 95 wheels

Are those cv angles actually the reverse of what we usually see with lifted kjs?

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'05 KJ Renegade 3.7L
stuff
Lost Member Number: 051898

Yep. Almost stock looking.

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Richard~Mid Atlantic VA Rep.
NCBBA/Mid Atlantic Jeepers/UFWDA Member
Mid-Atlantic & Carolina LOST #236236
2006 TJ Solar Yellow Rubicon
Lockers, Springs, Skids, Headers, Snorkel,
Exhaust Work, 4.5 Long Arm, Warn M8000
315/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers Moab's/SpiderTrax, 6000k HID, IPF H4

Looks like it. It seems like they just did a 4" cradle drop and some longer struts and springs, if you really wanted, it looks like you could add some 2.5" poly spacers and have a 6.5" kit, after you take care of a custom top link for the rear and possibly a new driveshaft...Also looks like they're using the stock lower arms on the rear, which is a no-no with that much lift, look at how far forward the axle is realtive to the wheel well, needs some RE control arms as well, then you should be all set.

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"It's not stuck...it just doesn't want to move on its own..."

Silver 2002 Grand Cherokee Overland (Not running as of 12/30/2014. Suspect dropped valve seat)

White 2003 Liberty Limited (RIP)

L.O.S.T. #: DV053827

I think the problem in the rear was they couldn't push the axle any farther back without hitting the fuel tank. I read in 4 wheel drive & sport utility that they already moved it back 3 inches.

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2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
all the usual suspects

I'd like to see that thing try to flex out. It looks to me like the 35s would definitely rub in the rear. I could see the flares popping off in a second, and maybe even the tires damaging the rear doors. Look at where the tire is in comparison to the rear door. At the botttom curve of the flare on the door, the tire is practically flush!
Now that I think of it, I'd like to see that KJ flexed out on some 33s. I hope that is what we can run with full articulation after getting our KJs up to a 4" lift

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2003 Limited, Silver - L.O.S.T. # 068957 Rockies
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2127390/14
2006 Kawasaki KLR650

The way the rear fender well has been stretched...I wonder if they put in a smaller fuel tank.

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Founder of L.O.S.T.
2006 CRD Sport
Mods: GDE Hot Tune w/ 364#@2000rpm/Air Box /3" Str8 Exhaust/ASFIR Alum Skids/245-75R-16 Cooper STT PRO/OME LIFT w/Clevis & 4 Spring Isos/AirTabs/Rigid 10" S2 LED/4xGuard Ctr Matrix Bumper
Drag Strip:Reac=.1078_60ft=2.224_1/8=10.39@64.8mph_1/4+16.46@80.8mph

I believe they added longer knuckles also to keep the geometry of the front end close to stock.



Because the axle swings through an arc, I bet that with the axle fully compressed the wheel is centered in the flares.

I really think that the Jeep Skunkworks guys are probably pretty smart and worked out a concept that's not just a trailer queen. I haven't read anything talking about how the Liberator works on the trail but my engineering instincts tell me that I'm sure it works pretty well. At least I know I would be thrilled to have it in my driveway!

Lee

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2003 Liberty Sport, 235/70R16 Firestone Destination A/T, AR Series 95 wheels

if anyone watched the recent four wheeler tv, they did an interview with the skunkworks guy out at moab ejs... they all agreed that the liberator kept up with the best of them our on the trails...

Mark

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Hey you guys all bring up good points, I have gone through all the stuff you have talked about. Currently my diff guard does hit the tank skid. You need adjustable rear arms (top and bottom), the Liberator has longer custom spindles, and the cradle drop is about 4 inches to allow the cv/axle to be level, and the steering.

I like the custom fender flares, and the other goodies. This one and one other Liberty I saw at Camp Jeep inspired me.

Its a good thing my wife doesn't know where these guys live, there would be H E double tooth picks to pay!

Al

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One Ruby, One Grand Cherokee, One YJ, One disassembled CJ, one Chevy Mason dump, one hotrod IH Pick-up, couple of antique tractors.
Former owner of a 5.5 inch lifted KJ

FastTRX... I race district 3 in central NY, full Elka/JB racing suspension all outa pocket too!

Just ordered 32X11.50 PC AT's... cant wait to see them rub! lol.

If they have it at SEMA I will post some photos.

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2004 Liberty
2 1/2 Rusty Lift
Toyo 31" tires
Front receiver
Warn 9000 winch
Super Sliders