2006 KJ - Mod/build thread

VAhlene · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:43 pm

So finally got to install everything today! Went really smooth. Disconnected sway bar in rear and was able to use a transmission jack to manipulate the axle to fit new spring, I was fortunate enough to have a buddy with a car lift. Front came apart a lot easier than I thought, took new springs and shock to local shop and they changed them out for me and even they said they were nervous compressing new springs as they are HD but all went well. Plan on posting pics tomorrow. Also couldn't find cheap hockey pucks for rear so I went with a rubber mallet cut in half which worked really well, got teraflex for the front. This group of people on here really helped out with all the info on what lift to go with and I couldn't be more happy ride is 10x better than stock! Thanks everybody!

lfhoward · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:55 pm

Awesome! Glad the install went well. Can't wait to see pics. :JEEPIN:

VAhlene · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:03 am

Here some pics sorry it took me a couple days we got hit by a pretty good snow storm here in CO day after I Installed so I was out playing in the snow! Anyways I will mention during install I broke breather tube that runs from lower portion of air box to valve covers new par was only 20 bucks but still kinda annoying and made out of a cheap material.

VAhlene · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:17 am

How the hell do you post a picture on here?!?!

HedsIc · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:48 am

Upload them to a free hosting service like photobucket or wherever. Than when when posting a message, Above the body will be some options. Click the IMG button and it will put the HTML brackets and just copy the link to the .gif or .jpg pic in between them

[ img]PUT LINK HERE[/img ]

VAhlene · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:15 pm

Ok here we go

Shocks and bumpstops

Brake brackets

Feel like the front got lifted more, probable add 1 extra iso in rear here soon

VAhlene · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:28 pm

HedsIc · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:38 pm

The pictures did not post up for me. I wonder if you didn't copy the wrong link. Unless they work for everyone else.

Just in case, when you upload a photo you will want to copy the direct link image. It is over on the right of the screen after you upload. I highlighted with a red circle and an arrow on the bottom right with the below screengrab if that helps. That is the link you want to use for the images when posting.

VAhlene · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:08 pm

Cool thanks for the photo help! They should be fixed now. Look forward to more modifications just gotta save more money :lol:

let me know if anyone has questions I'd love to answer them.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:10 pm

Looks good , if not aligned yet it will come down some as well

Jeeper4life · **Posted:** Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:28 am

Looks good man!

VAhlene · **Posted:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:18 pm

Just got some 245/75/16 Hankook Dynapros ATM today :-)r

! So happy Jeep finally looks complete after the lift instead of those stock tires. Also put some 1.25" Spidertrax wheel spacers on got a good deal on them at a local 4x4 shop here in Denver way cheaper than new rims, and just sticks the tire out just enough to make it look nice. I know I might catch some flack from some people about the spacers but its what I had to work with at the time. Anyways really like the new tires so far have heard nothing but good things about them and will see how they turn out :lol:

I'll be posting some pics soon! Almost camping time can't wait :JEEPIN:

VAhlene · **Posted:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 3:34 pm

Pictures

Front

Side

Jeeper4life · **Posted:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:17 pm

Nice!

arengant · **Posted:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:04 pm

VAhlene wrote:

Just got some 245/75/16 Hankook Dynapros ATM today :-)r

! So happy Jeep finally looks complete after the lift instead of those stock tires. Also put some 1.25" Spidertrax wheel spacers on got a good deal on them at a local 4x4 shop here in Denver way cheaper than new rims, and just sticks the tire out just enough to make it look nice. I know I might catch some flack from some people about the spacers but its what I had to work with at the time. Anyways really like the new tires so far have heard nothing but good things about them and will see how they turn out :lol:

I'll be posting some pics soon! Almost camping time can't wait :JEEPIN:

I am using my second set of spidertrax, I love them! Your jeep looks great!

TheBlueKJ · **Posted:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:59 pm

How are you linking those dynapros?

lfhoward · **Posted:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:13 pm

Your lift looks awesome! :BANANA:

Congratulations!

VAhlene · **Posted:** Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:56 pm

How are you linking those dynapros?

Yea! So far I've only driven about 45 miles on them but I love the way they ride so far corners nicely and a smooth ride. Will update the more I drive on them. I do have minor rubbing backing up at full right turn not left tho, will trim soon.

VAhlene · **Posted:** Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:35 am

Finally got an alignment yesterday and man what a difference it made! My handling was pretty bad just thought it was due to lift and that's how it was goin to be also having ESP issue. After alignment it's 100x better and solved a lot of the issues I was having with handling. Love my Jeep even more now! Also an update on the dynapros there did great in this last snow we got aired down just to see what they would do and drove around in 9 inches of snow two wheel drive without wheel spin or Esp kickin on. Exited to see what they will do in the trails this summer.

VAhlene · **Posted:** Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:05 pm

Two favorite things my girl and my Jeep

Just an update. Painted my grill, put lights on windshield cowl and got my LOST decals on. Pics are above Blue Mesa Res. outside Gunnison, CO

2006 KJ - Mod/build thread

Who is online