** Musclez KK Arctic BUILD THREAD **

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:01 pm

Atthehelm wrote:

musclezmarinara wrote:

Late night shot wasnt able to finish completely but here it is.

Still not on there?! It takes like 5min to put those things on! :ROTFL:

How's them apples !! Lol

jjohnson1892 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:45 pm

Holy schnikes, that is a tank KK!

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:12 pm

I must say that there were no issues with installing or fitment. Great work amazing work actually that this was made over 3000 miles away and it fit one shot on the truck. I'd say the hardest part was getting the old bumper off.
I didnt cut away the fender liners just because I was able to tuck them up. Every thing looks great really a solid piece.
Dont mind the weld spots on the front AtTheHelm didnt do these a friend did and its not the best job in the world but heck the normal eye wouldnt notice it.

Thanks again to Morgan AtTheHelm cant wait for more parts

MUSCLEZ

At The Helm · **Posted:** Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:24 pm

Glad you're more than happy with everything Marco. Never though of just folding up the liners, guess that would be a good option for lease vehicles.

All ya need to do now adjust the turn signal mount on that driver side.

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:35 am

Atthehelm wrote:

Glad you're more than happy with everything Marco. Never though of just folding up the liners, guess that would be a good option for lease vehicles.

All ya need to do now adjust the turn signal mount on that driver side.

Whyd you have to point it out ! lol :-)r

Madmaxkk · **Joined:** Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:46 pm **Posts:** 9

Man that is a awesome kk u got. Love the color. I gotta get me a sweet bumper like urs.

crippled · **Joined:** Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:20 pm **Posts:** 284

looks great, my fav kk on the forum!

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:14 am

Any unique plans for the front receiver?

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

Does the JBA Sway Bar works...? Does it make the jeep make tighter turns...I don't know if it's my tire or the suspension? The jeep can't take sharp turns as it used to be... :banghead:

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:08 pm

Gageraid wrote:

Any unique plans for the front receiver?

Just probably push my jet ski in and hold my plate so the 5-0 dont bug me :ROTFL:

lammarco wrote:

Does the JBA Sway Bar works...? Does it make the jeep make tighter turns...I don't know if it's my tire or the suspension? The jeep can't take sharp turns as it used to be... :banghead:

i dont have a JBA sway bar, i have the End links from BWoody Performance and it definitely increased handling.

khalilw · **Joined:** Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:37 am **Posts:** 81

Put a winch in that front receiver!!!! :POPCORN:

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:26 pm

khalilw wrote:

Put a winch in that front receiver!!!! :POPCORN:

id like too

WhiteRider · **Posted:** Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:11 am

I have looked at these pics a few times now, ...looks wicked by the way.

I can't help but notice each time, that it looks as though you have negative camber on the front. Is that the case? It is hard for me to be sure as I don't think I have seen a picture from you yet that isn't filtered/fotoshop'd. Are you experiencing any "false" ESP?

I know that there is no "one definitive answer" to ESP triggering after the lift, but it wasn't doing it until about 2-3 weeks after lift and alignment. I am running a little different set-up (18" LTD. rims with BFG AT's) than what I have seen anywhere and not having any major issues, but would like things as close to "perfect" as possible. Seems like every left turn that I think "hmmm, ...shouldn't trigger on this one." Is exactly where it does. Since the install of JBA package about two months ago, things have settled a bit and I am considering adding a few more rings to the front to bring it level again. Due to the settling I kinda wonder if another alignment might be needed?

Any input anybody? (other than re-gear/lockers - I have that covered in the near future)

Ted15 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:51 am

WhiteRider wrote:

I have looked at these pics a few times now, ...looks wicked by the way.

I can't help but notice each time, that it looks as though you have negative camber on the front. Is that the case? It is hard for me to be sure as I don't think I have seen a picture from you yet that isn't filtered/fotoshop'd. Are you experiencing any "false" ESP?

I know that there is no "one definitive answer" to ESP triggering after the lift, but it wasn't doing it until about 2-3 weeks after lift and alignment. I am running a little different set-up (18" LTD. rims with BFG AT's) than what I have seen anywhere and not having any major issues, but would like things as close to "perfect" as possible. Seems like every left turn that I think "hmmm, ...shouldn't trigger on this one." Is exactly where it does. Since the install of JBA package about two months ago, things have settled a bit and I am considering adding a few more rings to the front to bring it level again. Due to the settling I kinda wonder if another alignment might be needed?

Any input anybody? (other than re-gear/lockers - I have that covered in the near future)

I'm not sure what it is or how it works but I read somewhere that the clock spring needs to be reset. I mentioned it to the mechanic that did my last alignment and I haven't heard it since.

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Sat Jul 27, 2013 5:20 pm

WhiteRider wrote:

I have looked at these pics a few times now, ...looks wicked by the way.

I can't help but notice each time, that it looks as though you have negative camber on the front. Is that the case? It is hard for me to be sure as I don't think I have seen a picture from you yet that isn't filtered/fotoshop'd. Are you experiencing any "false" ESP?

I know that there is no "one definitive answer" to ESP triggering after the lift, but it wasn't doing it until about 2-3 weeks after lift and alignment. I am running a little different set-up (18" LTD. rims with BFG AT's) than what I have seen anywhere and not having any major issues, but would like things as close to "perfect" as possible. Seems like every left turn that I think "hmmm, ...shouldn't trigger on this one." Is exactly where it does. Since the install of JBA package about two months ago, things have settled a bit and I am considering adding a few more rings to the front to bring it level again. Due to the settling I kinda wonder if another alignment might be needed?

Any input anybody? (other than re-gear/lockers - I have that covered in the near future)

Just the way the picture looks, my alignment is almost perfect. I had the guys get it as on point as possible. I occasionally got ESP lamps but since my alignment I have had no real issues. IF you have to pull out the struts then yes you would need to re-align.

Thanks for the kind words, I try to keep it aggressive looking and bad @$$ :JEEPIN:

murrari · **Joined:** Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:45 am **Posts:** 8

musclezmarinara wrote:

Heres my update on the OME LIFT

Parts list:
OME 927/948
Bilstein shocks all around
3 conduits clevis lift per side up front
1/4 top plate over oem
2 extra isolators per side in the rear
Was going to use (terraflex but they didnt fit)

working on new tires !

22.5 Front

22 Rear

So sweet. Can't wait to do this to mine. :mrgreen:

murrari · **Joined:** Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:45 am **Posts:** 8

musclezmarinara wrote:

I must say that there were no issues with installing or fitment. Great work amazing work actually that this was made over 3000 miles away and it fit one shot on the truck. I'd say the hardest part was getting the old bumper off.
I didnt cut away the fender liners just because I was able to tuck them up. Every thing looks great really a solid piece.
Dont mind the weld spots on the front AtTheHelm didnt do these a friend did and its not the best job in the world but heck the normal eye wouldnt notice it.

Thanks again to Morgan AtTheHelm cant wait for more parts

MUSCLEZ

Awesome.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:49 pm

murrari wrote:

musclezmarinara wrote:

Heres my update on the OME LIFT

Parts list:
OME 927/948
Bilstein shocks all around
3 conduits clevis lift per side up front
1/4 top plate over oem
2 extra isolators per side in the rear
Was going to use (terraflex but they didnt fit)

working on new tires !

22.5 Front

22 Rear

So sweet. Can't wait to do this to mine. :mrgreen:

You're gonna love it!

On a side note, musclez, do you notice a difference in the ride now that you have the metal bumper and more weight on the front?

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:52 pm

Bmxer524 wrote:

murrari wrote:

musclezmarinara wrote:

Heres my update on the OME LIFT

Parts list:
OME 927/948
Bilstein shocks all around
3 conduits clevis lift per side up front
1/4 top plate over oem
2 extra isolators per side in the rear
Was going to use (terraflex but they didnt fit)

working on new tires !

22.5 Front

22 Rear

So sweet. Can't wait to do this to mine. :mrgreen:

You're gonna love it!

On a side note, musclez, do you notice a difference in the ride now that you have the metal bumper and more weight on the front?

Not difference at all only thing is people tend to run from me

2012JETLimited · **Joined:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:17 pm **Posts:** 6

musclezmarinara wrote:

I must say that there were no issues with installing or fitment. Great work amazing work actually that this was made over 3000 miles away and it fit one shot on the truck. I'd say the hardest part was getting the old bumper off.
I didnt cut away the fender liners just because I was able to tuck them up. Every thing looks great really a solid piece.
Dont mind the weld spots on the front AtTheHelm didnt do these a friend did and its not the best job in the world but heck the normal eye wouldnt notice it.

Thanks again to Morgan AtTheHelm cant wait for more parts

MUSCLEZ

That's one of the, if not the meanest looking KK I've seen. Great build, looking at what you did make me really want to get moving with the mods on my jeep.

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