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| Author: | DavidAlejandro7 [ Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
My XJ got totaled, and my Yukon wasn't cutting it. I needed a replacement Jeep that could tow, do some moderate wheeling, was reasonably economical, and was agile around town. The Liberty was the perfect answer. I have an 06 with 90k miles, bone stock when I got it. I'm running a 2" lift, 245/75r16 (30.6") tires, and fabbing up a winch mount/bumper mount this weekend that will be tied into the frame rails internally and externally with 1/4" plate outside and 2x2 1/4" square tubing inside with a 2" wide 1/4" plate on top, in order to fill the inside of the frame rails where it will be bolted in. A JK front bumper from a buddy will be put in front of the section of tubing where the winch plate is, and JK turn signals will go in the empty round holes under the headlights. I'll post pics when I get going with the project... time to break out the welder. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
Welcome from another Buckeye Fill us in a little more on your KJ, color / which model etc also what lift did you go with |
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| Author: | DavidAlejandro7 [ Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
tommudd wrote: Welcome from another Buckeye Fill us in a little more on your KJ, color / which model etc also what lift did you go with Hi Tom, I got the TeraFlex 2" budget lift. Lining up the bottom of the font "strut"-type assembly was less than fun, but aside from that easy. Ended up using ratchet straps that I use to tie down the dirtbike on the trailer, as well as a spring compressor. Eventually I want to get something that will stand up to a bit more abuse, but the wallet and the wife said that was it for now..! The KJ is a black Liberty Sport with the 3.7L. I have the TJ Rubicon "Moab" wheels on it, including the spare. I absolutely love it - maybe more than my old XJ. I'll be having a go at the JK Bumper project this weekend, so I'll update when I'm done. Thanks |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
Kind of like black KJs,  bought this 04 brand new, has had 3 different bumpers ( ARB, Rock Lizard , the one pictured etc ) over 200,000 lifted miles  also have a smaller KJ with only 2.5 inches of lift  They are habit forming   after you do a few KJ lifts they get super easy to do, have done them from 7 different states here at my place ( all full spring) |
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| Author: | DavidAlejandro7 [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
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| Author: | DavidAlejandro7 [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
tommudd wrote: Kind of like black KJs, bought this 04 brand new, has had 3 different bumpers ( ARB, Rock Lizard , the one pictured etc ) over 200,000 lifted miles also have a smaller KJ with only 2.5 inches of lift They are habit forming after you do a few KJ lifts they get super easy to do, have done them from 7 different states here at my place ( all full spring) AWESOME..!! |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Oct 13, 2016 12:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
Good luck with that spacer lift on there with extra weight of the winch etc. It should be good for 5000 miles or so At least install Teraflex bumpstops which will help a little bit |
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| Author: | DavidAlejandro7 [ Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
tommudd wrote: Good luck with that spacer lift on there with extra weight of the winch etc. It should be good for 5000 miles or so At least install Teraflex bumpstops which will help a little bit I do have the teraflex bumpstops! I'm hoping to upgrade the suspension bit by bit as the wife and the wallet allow. My first thought was the JBA upper control arms. Then beefier lift components. What other suggestions would you have? |
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| Author: | DavidAlejandro7 [ Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
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| Author: | DavidAlejandro7 [ Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New KJ owner in SW Ohio |
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