I finally got my KJ back from the accident repairs and spent some time doing some new things. It started out as a joke to name it as the "Spinal Tap Edition". The scene from the movie below has always been one of my favorites.
"Theres something about this that is so black its like how much more black can this be. and the answer is none...none more black." - Nigal Tufnel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOqAamL9xls
Now the idea has kind of ended up sticking.

Modifications as of today (9/12/2012):
Mopar Transmission Skid
Mopar Engine Skid
Front recovery hooks
Reese class 3 hitch with trailer wiring
General Grabber AT2 245-70-16 Tires
Old Man Emu suspension springs
Bilstein shocks
front: JBA top plates / 3 conduit ring clevis lift.
rear: 3 mopar spring isos
RRO 1.5" wheel spacers
Chopped front bumper
Black Mesh Grille
Blacked out marker lights, front turn signals, and 3rd brake light with custom led strips for lighting
Black Altezza tail lights
Black painted badges
Black painted Renegade wheels
Removed all the fake fender rivets and replaced with real black ones
Line-x Premium sprayed on bumpers, fenders, rockers, and trim pieces
Yellow Xenon Fogs
Blue Xenon Headlamps
Mopar all weather mats
Jeep Aluminum pedals
Aluminum guages
Hidden Antenna/Stock Antenna delete
iPod adapter
Renegade matte black hood decals (Dec 12, 2012)
Cold air intake routed to front grille opening (Dec 12, 2012)
Good Year Duratrac tires 245/75R16 (Feb 08, 2013)
Pioneer DEH-X6500BT Stereo (Feb 08, 2013)


Updated image (Feb 08, 2013)



Updated image (Dec 12, 2012)




And here are the latest pics (as of Sep 13, 2012):

Me vs Stocker










Things in the very near future:
Trim out the linex so I can put my front marker lights back in
Replace that cracked turn signal
Get someone to make me an all matte black Spinal Tap Edition decal for the tailgate
Install my euro spec Audi A3 side markers direct from Latvia
Put on my matte black Renegade (Rubicon style) hood decals
Get my 265-70-16 Cooper STT tires - very rare size here in the states but finally found a set!
Gas tank skid
Front skid

starting to look like Inc's jeep

NICE

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Steve
2018 RAM 1500 Rebel
2003 KJ
Mods:Exterior: Frankenlift + 2 extra rear iso, JBA UCAs, ARB Bumper w/XRC8, Safari Snorkel, 265/75/16 AT, Mopar Skids, Boulderbars, RL Gecko Sport Rack
Interior: Infinity Reference speakers, 12" Alpine Type R Sub, Alpine radio, Gauge Pods (Oil, Volts), Cobra Cb, All J Interior Rack

Thanks
I wish I had pictures of my Jeep just two years ago. I let it turn into a beater! I didnt care about it and didnt take care of it at all. Sand and salt water all over everything. paint was looking really bad and the suspension coils were so worn they were stacked! Its come so far from then and then a couple months ago it was really banged up in a high speed rear ending accident. Finally coming together again.
I've been debating wether or not I wanted to add a little color to the brakes and differential covers. Was thinking maybe mopar orange or a blue color. My brakes need some serious servicing and figured while I have everything torn apart I might as well make them pretty.

Also been scratching my head as to why my Renegade only came with some of the factory skids???

Looks great - Spinal Tap Edition. That's funny right there! And the Coopers will fill up the wheel wells real nice!

Get yourself some Rustoleum Black in Hammer Finish and spray the undercarriage and suspension. That brown color on the rear axle screws up the vibe...

Like this:



Bob

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2003 Liberty
- 3.7L V6, NP242 SelecTrac Transfer Case
- OME 927/948's, Bilsteins, JBA Gen 4.5 A-arms, JBA 1/4" top plate, 3-ring clevis, 2 extra rear isos
- Rubicon Moabs
- 4.10's, 265/70-16 Goodyear Duratracs
- 4X Guard Trans Skid, Modded BoulderBars, Mopar Engine, T-Case, Tank Skids, ARB bumper, Smittybilt 9500XRC winch

Thanks Bob,
Your rear axle looks so clean! Ok, this weekend that gets done! I guess I can spray all the gunk off mine with 409 cleaner or something, then sand a little and then rustoleum like mad. I cant believe that after two years of Southern California weather my OME springs look like crap!! I cant imagine if I was back in pittsburgh...they probably would be complete rot by know. The thing that kills me is on my Eclipse I had full Eibach suspension. Took it off after 4 years when I traded in and the springs looked the same as the day I installed them!
Also, installing my new Napa Adaptive One brake pads this weekend and my Renegade hood decals. Pics to follow.

You know I don't "LIKE" black KJs
But I guess your's looks OK


No really its looking real good for sure!

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

Thanks Tom,
You gave me helpful tips on numerous occasions. This group has been super helpful in making my Jeep how I wanted it as well as doing maintenance stuff that I never had done before. You,Chris, and 2006KJ were like the original Libertys that I saw and was like Wow, these trucks are way cooler than I gave them credit for. Then I started working on mine. The strange thing about it is with most vehicles the longer I have them the less I like them no matter what mods I do. With my Jeep I like the thing more and more the longer I have it!

Went on my first wheeling adventure today in Big Bear. Great day to get away from everything. Wanted to do some more difficult stuff but was alone and afraid if i got stuck id be screwed. Had a few stream crossings which ive never done before. One was deep and fun so i did it a few times. The last time I came in way too hot and ended up ripping off my fender. Fixed them on the trail quickly and finished out the day.
Here is a link to those pics. Nothing crazy just beautiful scenery.
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format ... 8659883252

You just sold me on getting my fender flares & maybe bumpers line-x'd!

Great looking KJ, definite inspiration for my black one

Quick question, where did you get the black rivets to replace the chrome rivets on the fender flares?

Thanks

Oh man...I never thought the black button top screws would become this impossible item to find. what a pta! When I was removing the plastic ones a couple cracked. I was still on all my pain killers at the time and dont think the brain was fully working...decided I was going to change to real black ones so I dont need the originals anymore and threw them all away. So, had no choice but to find replacements. I went to every local store imaginable and finally found real chrome ones at Home Depot but no black. also, they were close to $5 for two. Finally found black ones on ebay. I went with the size 5/16" -24 x 3/8"..compaired with stainless ones in the store and this was very close to stock size and fit the holes nicely. Problem is they were some cheap quality so one day later they all started to get surface rust. Had to take them all out and paint each one black individually.

Thanks for the reply! I think I may end up plasti-dipping mine unless I line-x over them.

May I ask how much it was to get everything line-x'd on yours?

My local line-x dealer quoted me $500-$600 for all flares and bumpers.

So, you need to get connected with us next time we do a run. Check out the website for the local LostJeeps: www.lostjeepssocal.com

Lots of great people, lot's fun from mild to semi-wild. Wally is a great trail leader and we have all types of Jeeps, KJ's, JK's, TJ's in all versions. We have a lot of fun.

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2004 KJ Limited
Eaton "e" locker front
Detroit Locker rear
Frankenlift II
245 75 16 Goodyear MTR's
Moabs
Al's UCA's
Boulderbars
Backbone with Warn XD9000i, Viking synthetic line
Rubicon Big Brother

I really like the line-x'ed bumpers and trim, I might have to do that myself sometime in the future.

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(The worst thing you can do to a Jeep...is never taking it off road.)
'15 WK2 Ecodiesel Overland (My Overland rig)
'11 Green KK Renegade (My Crawler!)
Texans, come join us at Lone Star LOST!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/253493118163702?ref=bookmark&_rdr

Definitely going to! I have been in contact with Kelly and got added to the socal jeep forum and facebook!

I have to say, having just gotten my '06 sport, I've seen way to many things here and on other sites I'd like to do (as money/time allow). But looking at how your bumpers and trim look I'm starting to think that could be a relatively easy first mod. That and I'm starting to wonder how that would look with my inferno red KJ.


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Jeff

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2006 Liberty Sport

Got my 245/75R16 Duratracs on today!

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

Ooh, looks good! The Duratrac outer lugs really stand out in those photos.

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2003 Liberty, ARB bumper w fogs and KC SlimLites
Front Franky II HD, rear OME948 w Rancho RS9000/XL shocks
LT245/75R16C Duratracs on Moabs
4.10 gears, front & rear ARB lockers, Boulder Bars, AFE Stage 2 intake
Surco rack w BajaRack jerry can holder
Cobra 75 WX ST

06 LJ Rubi, 3.5" RE SA and 33" BFG KM2s, GenRight tank

Wrong year.... But right color!!!

Looking good!

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2000 Cherokee Trail Hawk
3.5" R.E Superflex Lift, R.E Quick Disconnects, R.E Rear Driveshaft, SYE, OME Steering Stabilizer, ARB Diff Covers, JW Speaker Black Heated Headlights, Mickey Thompson 16x8 wheels, 245/75r16 Toyo Open Country AT's, 15 lb Powertank

2003 KJ Sport (BLACK) 230,000+Miles (Decommissioned)

And they have less road noise than my Grabber AT2s had! Cant wait to try them out at Big Bear!!
LAPD is randomly shooting people up looking for this guy that fled to Big Bear, so maybe I will wait till next weekend