My KJ in progress

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:39 pm

ThunderBirdJunkie over on KJCountry was parting out his KJ. I got it for $387 shipped and those rear coils are the old stiff arsed skyjackers before they started makin the softrides

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:11 pm

Rear springs are all painted up!

Cleaned up the front coilovers as best I could

Here's the rear shocks. I know, I know, they're Rancho RS5000s but I got my discount on em from Pep boys, I can pick em up locally, and they're easy to replace.

And here's the front bumpstops, gonna make the rears later today. (they're alot bigger then I thought they were gonna be)

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Thu May 09, 2013 7:57 pm

Boot or not boot?

0uTkAsT · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 1:48 pm

I'd boot, but then again the boots on my Tacoma's Billies just got eaten by rocks in 3,000 miles so I'm not sure it really matters. :SOMBRERO:

VAhlene · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 8:12 pm

I run mine with boots. I hear some people say the boots can trap moister inside of them and ruin your shocks but I've personally never herd of this happening to anybody. I'd rather have some protection there from rocks dust and other things that might hurt it.

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2013 8:17 pm

So far almost everyone says boot, but I see all the wranglers and what not hardly every use boots. I just can't decide! :juggle:

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Sun May 12, 2013 6:04 pm

So I changed my plugs today, they definately needed to be changed

Here's what my engine bay looked like when I popped the hood...

The valve cover breather hoses were split so I changed them out.

Anyone have any idea what this hose is? I think it might be a breather but I'm not sure..

lfhoward · **Posted:** Sun May 12, 2013 6:42 pm

I'm pretty sure that's where the condensation from your air conditioner drips out. That hose on my old Cherokee got plugged, and then water came out all over the passenger's side footwell.

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Sun May 12, 2013 8:26 pm

Now that i think of it that way it makes sense. Now to make sure it doesn't get clogged

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu May 16, 2013 10:19 am

Love seeing progress on your build. It's turning out great.

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Thu May 16, 2013 5:10 pm

Why thank you!
Cleaned up the cargo space. Sorta cleaned up

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Thu May 16, 2013 5:22 pm

After changing the spark plugs I've seen a dramatic increase in mpg :BANANA:

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Wed May 22, 2013 11:02 pm

Got half of My lift done today.
Before

Battery tray's out

And the airbox

The stock junk

Up on jackstands

Stock junks out ( and I didn't even have to touch the ball joint or steering knuckle)

Comparison between stock and new

New in

Wheels on

And how she sits until tomorrow

John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed May 22, 2013 11:18 pm

Dont forget your bumpstop

lfhoward · **Posted:** Wed May 22, 2013 11:19 pm

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Thu May 23, 2013 7:16 am

John3:17 wrote:

Dont forget your bumpstop

I didn't i have to try and work them in today when I finish the back. Any ideas on how to get them in? I tried heating them up and the crowbar isn't cutting it.

CoopaTroopa · **Posted:** Thu May 23, 2013 8:55 am

The bumpstops were a pain no matter which way me and audioboy tried to tackle them. The drivers side popped right in, but we only managed to get the passengers slightly wedged so it would hold for a while. Then after doing some flexing it popped its self in overtime

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu May 23, 2013 10:42 am

Awesome progress, buddy! I just got my lift installed, too! What are you gonna use for rear bump stops?

lfhoward · **Posted:** Thu May 23, 2013 10:55 am

TheBlueKJ wrote:

John3:17 wrote:

Dont forget your bumpstop

I didn't i have to try and work them in today when I finish the back. Any ideas on how to get them in? I tried heating them up and the crowbar isn't cutting it.

I heard that if you lube it up with Vaseline or KY, and use a crowbar as a lever, it will pop right in.

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Thu May 23, 2013 4:01 pm

lfhoward wrote:

TheBlueKJ wrote:

John3:17 wrote:

Dont forget your bumpstop

I didn't i have to try and work them in today when I finish the back. Any ideas on how to get them in? I tried heating them up and the crowbar isn't cutting it.

I heard that if you lube it up with Vaseline or KY, and use a crowbar as a lever, it will pop right in.

That's what they said over on Kjcountry so I'm gonna try that

My KJ in progress

Who is online