Thoughts on JBA's new Matrix for the KJ?

dgeist · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:41 pm

Just noticed this in the emails that got sent out from JBA:
http://jeepinbyal.com/prod-Matrix_Brush ... J-784.aspx

It's the 4xGuard Matrix system adapted for the KJ. I'm interested in some more pics to see how it meets the frame, clearances for the bumper skin, etc.

It is nice to see a new bolt-on accessory available though. I'm interested in just how heavy-duty it is.

Dan

WolverineFW · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:26 pm

Seems a little expensive.....could almost order a new bumper for that price.

dgeist · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:54 pm

WolverineFW wrote:

Seems a little expensive.....could almost order a new bumper for that price.

If it's anything like the version for the GC, the frame wil be available alone (with just recovery points), the upper part will come as its own, the outriggers will come by themselves, etc. That "whole kit" price is indeed a little pricey, but for some that don't want to mess with pieces, it might be worth it. I guess it depends on the quality of the system and what you can do with it.

Dan

tonycrd · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:05 pm

Hmm...not impressed.. :roll:

surfRenegade · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:24 pm

wow...way over priced in my opinion. If it was like $300 id cosider it.

Ryn7 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:38 pm

tonycrd wrote:

Hmm...not impressed.. :roll:

X2!

$800.00 too much money.
You can but a backbone and then add on to it and achieve the the same thing.

Kasmir Jones · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:45 pm

The hood scoop looks good!

RED_KJ_666 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:02 pm

Hood scoop is awesome lol, the "Brush Guard" is way over priced if you where handy you could build 2 bumpers for that or just have 1 custom beefy one fabbed up for you.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:20 pm

Kasmir Jones wrote:

The hood scoop looks good!

Al (Handy) installed that hood scoop a long time ago. ( the original JeepinByAl)
off of a Mustang , does look good on there

TheJawsOfDeath · **Joined:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:56 am **Posts:** 305

I'll throw in my 2 cents: Seems overpriced and definitely looks ungainly and awkward. He's got the right idea though...My KJ is a daily driver, mainly lifted for once a month offroading and dealing with severe winters. Don't need or want an ARB style bumper. Something inbetween the full steel bumper and the stock plastic one would be perfect...haha, maybe a set of cop car style bull bars.

Cherrie 274 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:02 pm

Since I got my KK I've been asking for someone to make a front receiver grill guard. I've suggested making it like a Warn transformer one. Different options for what people want.
It should could work on KJ KK. Mount like the old front receiver on KJ up high. Detours winch mount could be a base for it. I even like the receiver used as D mounts too.

Oregon187 · **Joined:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:09 pm **Posts:** 1

Cherrie 274 · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2012 8:57 am

Hey,
That was my idea!
I talked to both
Marty( Rock lizard)
Marlin(JBA)
And 2 fabricators/ welders
I want profit sharing.
I didn't /couldn't see the link picture just the one here.

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