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 Post subject: I'm back!
PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:49 am 
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Hello everyone!
Maybe a few remember me. I had an 05 KJ but it died on me, I had a cracked head and then it went down hill from there. I tried to find another KJ but just couldn't find one I liked for my price but I did find a Jeep at least. Its an 03 TJ Rubicon. I still miss my KJ and think often about trading in but I do love this TJ. I have plans for it but its hard to get the money. Oh well heres pics
When I first got it
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Working on our property
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Playing around
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After my first wheeling trip
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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:16 am 
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Looks good moose!

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:14 pm 
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:wink: Thanks YJ

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
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When and if you ever get rid of those rims let me know!

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:32 pm 
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looks great! rubicon's are outstanding platforms to start with... extremely capable completely stock. 31's, moab's, dana 44's, lockers, rocktrac 4:1 tcase... sweet.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:48 pm 
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phat95yj wrote:
When and if you ever get rid of those rims let me know!

The though has crossed my mind a few times. If I do I will let you new

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looks great! rubicon's are outstanding platforms to start with... extremely capable completely stock. 31's, moab's, dana 44's, lockers, rocktrac 4:1 tcase... sweet.

Thanks! Yes they are pretty nice right out of the box. Its a very capable rig, but there are a few things that I would like to change.

If any one is interested I did a few things since those pictures were taken.
I added some side steps/rock rails. I love the way they look
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Also add some KC lights to the windshield but don't really have a picture when I did it.
But here I took of the water weights and you can see the lights
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Then I added a cowbell for kicks
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very nice I like that dark silver color too. that is a sharp jeep

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:47 pm 
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Thanks! Yeah I really like the color, not a lot out there

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My KJ is the same color!

"moose is currently putting a lift on this"

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:20 pm 
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You mine your wifes :wink:

Yes I am......still! Busted knees and knuckles but I finished half of it.
Progress if anyone cares
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Rear tore down
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Rear coils compared
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Stripped
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Coils and ISO and Trac bar bracket
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All bolted up
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Rear heights
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Parts pile
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And the front striped and ready for the morning
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Let me know about those fog lights if you get new ones.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:23 pm 
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Finished it up
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and all done
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Comparing to my bosses car
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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
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Looks sharp :JEEPIN:

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:26 am 
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:SOMBRERO: Thank you sir

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
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Looks good moose, I'm torn between BDS or OME for my TJ..I had such good luck and loved my BDS springs on my YJ. I will probably end up going with BDS..

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
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I would have went with BDS but my father put money towards it for my Christmas present. Honestly its not good as everyone said, sure it rides nice but not like a Cadillac as stated. Better then stock? Oh yes but worth the price tag? Not really. They one nice thing is it comes with bump stop extensions for the rear, I guess the front are long enough, and a trac bar relocator for the rear plus a x-case drop but I didnt have to use it. I would look at Zone also, there BDS sister company and for the price there really good.

Im still trying to figure out where to go with my build. Just can't seem to figure it out

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How much lift? Next thing you need is some Rokmen spring perch relocation brackets for the rear. It never stops!

Do you have any vibration issues? If you do, you will need some adjustable UCA's.

If you have not spent time on the ROF, you should. Lots of good information specifically on Rubicons.

Welcome to the "double club", Rubicon and KJ.

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:33 pm 
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Grannysgoat wrote:
How much lift? Next thing you need is some Rokmen spring perch relocation brackets for the rear. It never stops!

Do you have any vibration issues? If you do, you will need some adjustable UCA's.

If you have not spent time on the ROF, you should. Lots of good information specifically on Rubicons.

Welcome to the "double club", Rubicon and KJ.


The kit said 2.5" but I got close to 2.75". I have thought about doing perches but I am not a good enough welder to do that.

I haven't had vibs yet luckily, UCA's are something on the list for this summer when I am out of school and working full time.

Ive been on there just not much, I'll check it out more often

No liberty here, I had an 05 but after doing some mods and driving to school it cracked a head and then I just go the Rubi

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 Post subject: Re: I'm back!
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Did you trade it in with a cracked head? :lol:

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