stubble88's mild KK build

stubble88 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:18 pm

I hope this is the right area for this.

Just wanted to start a thread on my KK build progress and get others thoughts and advice.

Moderate to serious offroading

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 (KK)

Current Mods:
-Uhaul hitch (doubles as a rear recovery points) $124
-JBA front coilovers (2.5") $1498, (usually when I spend this much on coilovers they come with all four and are dampen adjustable)

-Rear coil spring isolator (used to adjust the height on the rear stock suspension) 4 at $5 each (JBA)
-All OEM skid plates, gas tank has the original lighter one. $200 for the three
-Rubicon wheels (16x8, 5 backspacing)
-245/75/16 GoodYear MTR tires (1k miles on 4, 5th one has never been driven) $600 wheels and tires

Future Mods:
-roof rack ?
-front push bars or something thats not ugly, Seeing whats currently out there for the KK, or a nice steel bumber when available. or is it?
-front tow hooks, I will not pay $75 per hook form the dealer though.
-rock slider bars,
-rear JBA shocls and springs that match the front coilovers.
-JBA A arms

anything Im missing?

Please Let me know if you see any potential compatibility issues.

thanks for stoping by. :JEEPIN:

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:34 am

The factory sheet metal holding the fuel tank should hardly be considered a skid plate.

What about a CB?

MtnLuvr · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 1:47 am

Additional lighting?

:idea:

Performance mods (e.g. CAI, chip, exhaust, etc.)?

Just however you feel like modifying your KK -- whether for the enjoyment of modifying it and/or for how you plan to use it. :JEEPIN:

clacker · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:15 am

Maybe a lil Line-x some where. I think once i get the next phase of my build done, im going spray the whole lower half of my body

E2 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 2:27 am

DirtyKK wrote:

What about a CB?

Or a real radio a HAM RADIO that can get you help from the outside world. What will 1, 2, 3, or more CB's do for everyone at the same place if no cell service? Ham Radio easy license no morse code required and only about $12 to take.

Other good items:
tow rope, 3/4" links, first aid kit, small tool bag, fire extinguisher, come-along if no winch, weather floor mats,

wecwbe · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 3:03 am

I say get a locker or two!

I have ARBs on my TJ and they make an unbelievable difference. I think I'll eventually put at least one in my KK.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 3:38 am

Line X, Lockers and Lighting :twisted:

wecwbe · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:15 pm

A winch would be good too but you want to decide on a bumper first. If you are going to get a bumper anytime soon, you might want to hold off on the tow hooks since the bumper will probably have recovery points and it probably won't be compatible with the tow hooks. :JEEPIN:

stubble88 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:04 pm

thanks

anyone shop at Harbor Freight?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=67497

nightdrv · **Posted:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:08 pm

I would think you'd still need that M bolt.

stubble88 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:57 pm

picked up the wheels and tires on saturday, $600 for all:
bought a rear hook for the hitch at Harbor Freight:

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:38 pm

i bought the rivet gun from HF and the tow hook trailer hitch attachment which works great, used it to pull out my friends Ram

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:50 pm

stubble88 wrote:

thanks

anyone shop at Harbor Freight?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=67497

you might have trouble getting those to fit unless youre willing to cut up your bumper

stubble88 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:06 pm

Yes, I dont think this will work.
might just wait for a bumper like the Rocklizard.

stubble88 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:32 am

ordered Rockyroad Outfitters roof rails and rack today
should be here in about three weeks, maybe :roll:

seems like a decent deal for what you get.
A local shop quoted me $800 for a custom made one :ROTFL:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:53 am

stubble88 wrote:

A local shop quoted me $800 for a custom made one :ROTFL:

Ouch

stubble88 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:14 pm

Got these today.
Because my garage is too low and I dont have a flat concrete area anywhere around my house, I will not be able to put them in until Easter weekend

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:16 pm

Purdy

E2 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:15 am

Yeah where have a seen that fork design....oh yeah check out my profile image.

stubble88 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:44 pm

Question:

So if I do the 2.5" lift on the the front, will level the car keeping the rear stock suspension untouced?
What should I do with the rear?
I have four of the rear spring isolators, about 1/4 inch thick, should I add those to the rear? all four?
thanks for the help

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