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 Post subject: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:12 pm 
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I want to turn my KK into an Overland Style build. I don want to go 100% Overland NG though, meaning, I don't want to actually sleep in/on it, and I dont want to modify it in a way that would make it unable to be daily driven with the family, but I want it to look and function as though it could be Overlanded.

What do you guys think I should do?

Right now all I have is a Daystar 2 inch and 255/70R16 Tires so I got a pretty blank slate.

My wife WILL NOT let me change the wheels, she loves em, so I can't do that.

A few things I was thinking was a JBA 4 inch. Rear tire mount. Roof rack. Front and rear bumper. Winch. Mud flaps?

If you have some ideas post em up. Make sure to include a link to any suggested parts I should add.

Here are some pics of how she sits now.

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:31 pm 
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+1 on the JBA 4” lift. I have that on mine and I love it.

Check out AtTheHelm Fabrication for steel bumpers, roof racks, rock sliders, and tire carriers for the KK. Prices are reasonable for excellent craftsmanship at a small shop.
https://athfab.com

He’s also a LOST member and you can pm him at AtTheHelm.

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:46 pm 
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lfhoward wrote:
+1 on the JBA 4” lift. I have that on mine and I love it.

Check out AtTheHelm Fabrication for steel bumpers, roof racks, rock sliders, and tire carriers for the KK. Prices are reasonable for excellent craftsmanship at a small shop.
https://athfab.com

He’s also a LOST member and you can pm him at AtTheHelm.
Bro awesome info! Thanks. If I'm going that tall and adding that much weight how you think the Diffs are gonna do and how much gear am I gonna need. How much bigger a tire can I do?

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:57 pm 
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I have 245/75R16 (30.5”) tires and stock 3.73 gears. It’s a reduction in power and gas mileage but doable. I should regear to 4.10 to compensate but haven’t saved up the $$$ yet. If going to 265/75R16 (biggest you can run with a 4” lift) you will need 4.56 gearing. But I wouldn’t recommend going that big. Some people have had steering rack problems with 265’s, and some haven’t. You could run more moderate 245/75R16’s on a JBA 2.5” Lift and be fine. The nice thing about the adjust a strut engineering is you can compensate for heavy bumpers and gear without sagging in the front.

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 12:31 am 
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lfhoward wrote:
I have 245/75R16 (30.5”) tires and stock 3.73 gears. It’s a reduction in power and gas mileage but doable. I should regear to 4.10 to compensate but haven’t saved up the $$$ yet. If going to 265/75R16 (biggest you can run with a 4” lift) you will need 4.56 gearing. But I wouldn’t recommend going that big. Some people have had steering rack problems with 265’s, and some haven’t. You could run more moderate 245/75R16’s on a JBA 2.5” Lift and be fine. The nice thing about the adjust a strut engineering is you can compensate for heavy bumpers and gear without sagging in the front.
What about skid plates?

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 12:50 am 
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Here’s my experience researching and installing skid plates. Mopar is probably the most cost effective and most easily acquired. Some people have made custom skids but nothing I’m aware of that is easily purchased.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=88&t=69504&start=0

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
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A while back I compiled an index to a number of good threads about modding and maintaining the KK. It could help answer some of your questions in the meantime, as I’m about to call it a night. This is a sticky in the KK Tech Section. Happy to keep answering questions tomorrow so don’t hesitate to keep asking.

KK How-To’s Index: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=80240

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:36 pm 
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If you are going JBA 4 inch coilovers, plus a lightweight overlander ( that word always makes me laugh ) larger tires etc I would run 4.10s with 30.5-31 inch tires, any larger tire 4.56s

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:45 pm 
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tommudd wrote:
If you are going JBA 4 inch coilovers, plus a lightweight overlander ( that word always makes me laugh ) larger tires etc I would run 4.10s with 30.5-31 inch tires, any larger tire 4.56s
I also tow so I was gonna go 4.10 anyways, but I'm thinking 4.56 might be better anyways.

I say light overland cause I don't wanna really take out anything from the inside.

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
PostPosted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:39 pm 
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Curious to know if you got any further. Hubs is an overlander and I have two libertys that I’m on the fence about which one I’m modding right now to match for shorter trips since his tundra is massive. Not having much luck for finding a kk example so I’d like to hear if you made any gear decisions.

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 Post subject: Re: 2012 KK Overland (Soft) Build
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Jellymot3474 wrote:
Curious to know if you got any further. Hubs is an overlander and I have two libertys that I’m on the fence about which one I’m modding right now to match for shorter trips since his tundra is massive. Not having much luck for finding a kk example so I’d like to hear if you made any gear decisions.
Hey. Kinda, but not much. I got some Bilstein 5100 on the rear, and am getting ready to get some rock sliders soon.
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