New shoes for my KJ

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:00 pm

Maxxis Big Horn 265/75R16 8 Ply

They are a LOT quieter than the MTR's when they were brand new.

They are running smoother than the MTR's.

They cost a lot less than new MTR's....except the MTR's I had gotten originally.

omGoddard · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:09 pm

Looks awesome man, whats the lift and tire size?

Guest · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:21 pm

Man Joe, that thing just looks awesome. The lift makes the 265s look like a reasonable size:D

When ya gettin a front bumper?

The Maxxis Buckshots really impressed me, but I think the Bighorns just look better. Time to check availability in a 235/85:D

It almost looks like Troy's CV sneezed on your left front wheel a little bit, too. Or is that just mud?

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:51 pm

Lift looks great
Moabs look great
Tires look great

mmmm I guess it all looks great!

I may just of found my next set of tires and the size!

now to get back out and see how they do!

Tom

riptricket · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:56 pm

looks awesome!
you and i have the same rock lizard products!
it looks like your are painted??
mine are line-xed!

ohv_kj · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 10:56 pm

i had the big horns in the same size and they worked great...i have two still w/ 17/32 tread left if some ones interested...

Inc · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 11:05 pm

Joe, looks good. When can we get a side by side pic next to Troy to see who is taller now? :wink:

Just curious, why did you go with a rear bumper first instead of the front. For the most part it has been the other way around from most of the pics I have seen of other guys with aftermarket bumpers. Gotta start somewhere I guess. Good choice.

ThunderbirdJunkie, I just realized where the quote in your signature is from. Hilarious movie! :lol:

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 11:12 pm

incubusmike wrote:

Joe, looks good. When can we get a side by side pic next to Troy to see who is taller now? :wink:

Just curious, why did you go with a rear bumper first instead of the front. For the most part it has been the other way around from most of the pics I have seen of other guys with aftermarket bumpers. Gotta start somewhere I guess. Good choice.

ThunderbirdJunkie, I just realized where the quote in your signature is from. Hilarious movie! :lol:

We should be pretty close to even since my 265's are half worn now.

Looking good Joe.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 11:33 pm

My mods in order they were completed/bought:

1. Rusty's 2.5" Coil Lift during LOST group buy (Oct-Nov 04)
2. Adventure Rak basket (Nov 04)
3. Hidden Hitch Class III Receiver (Nov 04)
4. Husky Liners (fronts) (Jan 05)
5. All J's Tranny Skid II - (Mar 05)
6. Cobra 75 Hand Held CB (Mar 05) w/ Radio Antenna mod
7. Wrangler MTR's w/ Moab wheels (~Nov 05)
8. Rock Lizard Prototype Skink Sliders (~Dec 05)
9. Diff Cover (sold by Rock Lizard) (Fall 06, I think)
10. Rock Lizard Prototype II Rear Bumper (Apr 07)
11. Rock Lizard Super Skink bars added to Skinks (Dec 07)
12. JBA 4" Lift replacing Rusty's (Jan-May 08 )
13. Kenwood Excelon KDC-X492 CD-Receiver, Polk DB6501 Component and Pioneer 4-way A1682R speakers (Apr 08 )
14. Maxxis Big Horn 265/75R16 tires (May 08 )

To answer the question about the rear bumper before the front:

I have been waiting for Rock Lizard to finish up the front bumper prototype. I got the second generation prototype rear from Rock Lizard and waiting on the front prototype II. Or is it now III, Marty?

CD · **Posted:** Wed May 28, 2008 11:46 pm

Looks good mate, do you have any measurements?

pokefan · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 10:56 am

Tokyojoe wrote:

My mods in order they were completed/bought:

1. Rusty's 2.5" Coil Lift during LOST group buy (Oct-Nov 04)
2. Adventure Rak basket (Nov 04)
3. Hidden Hitch Class III Receiver (Nov 04)
4. Husky Liners (fronts) (Jan 05)
5. All J's Tranny Skid II - (Mar 05)
6. Cobra 75 Hand Held CB (Mar 05) w/ Radio Antenna mod
7. Wrangler MTR's w/ Moab wheels (~Nov 05)
8. Rock Lizard Prototype Skink Sliders (~Dec 05)
9. Diff Cover (sold by Rock Lizard) (Fall 06, I think)
10. Rock Lizard Prototype II Rear Bumper (Apr 07)
11. Rock Lizard Super Skink bars added to Skinks (Dec 07)
12. JBA 4" Lift replacing Rusty's (Jan-May 08 )
13. Kenwood Excelon KDC-X492 CD-Receiver, Polk DB6501 Component and Pioneer 4-way A1682R speakers (Apr 08 )
14. Maxxis Big Horn 265/75R16 tires (May 08 )

3.) Still getting some great use on my rig! Thanks :wink:

13.) How do you like the polks? That's what I'm planning on putting in mine next week with their 2 ways for the rear.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 2:42 pm

The sound system is great. The Polks have great tweeters, at least in a component set up. The only thing lacking is deep bass. I can live with it since the overall sound is great. Separations and sounds not audible from stock are very clear now.

Glad to hear about the hitch.

Sport · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 2:52 pm

Are you running new axles?

the 32s fit nice now. :twisted:

raceinfan · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 7:07 pm

Joe that KJ looks awesome :!:

I'd like to see it next to a KJ with just a 2.5 lift to see how much higher it realy is

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 9:56 pm

I am only using two of the strut plates that were provided and using the original CV's. No grinding down.

I had no issues in 4 Lo.

Once Rock Lizard finishes the front bumper, I will probably add the two additional strut plates AND replace the CV's with the JBA versions.

I am also thinking about getting the longer adjustable rear control arms. So much to spend so little money. JEEP.

Future mods:

1. Rock Lizard front bumper (date?)
2. Install my Mile Marker PE8000 winch, that I bought two years ago for that front bumper. LOST group buy discount.
3. Adjustable Rear Control Arms
4. Buy ARB lockers for rear and possibly for the front (from a LOST member doing an SFA swap)
4. Install the 4.10's I bought back in late 07 along with the ARB lockers
5. CO2 Inflation system
6. JBA front CV's
7. Soft-top Convertible KJ (who knows?)

CD · **Posted:** Thu May 29, 2008 10:10 pm

Comon Joe pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell us your new measurements

Mate, I'm not allowed to talk mods anymore at home. My wife will kill me :lol:

funny thing is mine is nothing compared to yours and our fellow KJer's.

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Fri May 30, 2008 7:57 pm

WOW that looks awesome!!!

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