What have you done to your KK lately

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:15 pm

All front shocks are going to be the same length for stock KKs and lifted KKs. I believe Ironman's are a tad longer, but it really makes no difference. The front HD Bilsteins are stiff, but they work very well with the 927 OME springs.

Anyways, I'm assuming you're talking about 4" rear Bilstein shocks. I'm thinking about upgrading to those(gotta email Marlin to see what the part number is). I just want to try and measure everything out before I go buying again.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:21 pm

PALiftedKK wrote:

nice! with all the talk, im hyped on seeing your tax return improvements! my returns will probably be saved or some needed skid plates and UCA!

It honestly won't be much visually. When the weather warms up I need to repaint my sliders, and JBA adjust-a-struts. Then it's probably just the longer sway bar links or whatever else is needed.

I have the KK to about where I want it. I need to visit a good alignment guy to see if he can get it in at 4". That'll definitely determine if 32s are put on(more then likely they will, even with the 3.5" lift). I'll probably be pounding the pinch weld and massaging the wheel well liners, but no real cutting. Then it's regear time, and adding Detroit TrueTracs. I don't have a need for a locker, and the LSD will suit my needs and in the future, my girlfriend's needs.

PALiftedKK · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:23 pm

Bmxer524 wrote:

Anyways, I'm assuming you're talking about 4" rear Bilstein shocks. I'm thinking about upgrading to those(gotta email Marlin to see what the part number is). I just want to try and measure everything out before I go buying again.

same here. rear shocks are shot.

well, if my "lockers" are real, or are just really really good LSD, ill want a true locker, not a LSD when I do open the difs up.

JeepMonkey190 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:26 pm

dcbelcher26 wrote:

JeepMonkey190 wrote:

PALiftedKK wrote:

if you mean the shock in the picture below.... rough. their great on road, but off road, have a neck brace handy.

Get ironman 4x4 shocks that's what I run and they are so smooth all around

Do you mean these? They say they're only for 1.5 inches of lift. I'm getting 3inches

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I know this is a little behind lol but I already wrote it so yes those will work because that's exactly what I have with the top plate and clevis spacer and I'm at least 3.5" :lol:

If I remember right I think there is a photo showing the opposite of the comment above about the length of the ironman shock being shorter but Im pretty sure it's longer. If you get the ironman shocks for the back as well you will need the extra long. I think they are a really good product.

But if you want to make sure call Marlin there at JBA and he will set you up with everything you need. (But call him earlier in the day it's easier to get a hold of him)

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

Bmxer524 wrote:

All front shocks are going to be the same length for stock KKs and lifted KKs. I believe Ironman's are a tad longer, but it really makes no difference. The front HD Bilsteins are stiff, but they work very well with the 927 OME springs.

Anyways, I'm assuming you're talking about 4" rear Bilstein shocks. I'm thinking about upgrading to those(gotta email Marlin to see what the part number is). I just want to try and measure everything out before I go buying again.

The 4" rear Bilstein shocks are 33-185552...these are the 5125 series with the truck valving (they have another identical in length with softer valving).

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:40 pm

NAMoulton1 wrote:

Bmxer524 wrote:

All front shocks are going to be the same length for stock KKs and lifted KKs. I believe Ironman's are a tad longer, but it really makes no difference. The front HD Bilsteins are stiff, but they work very well with the 927 OME springs.

Anyways, I'm assuming you're talking about 4" rear Bilstein shocks. I'm thinking about upgrading to those(gotta email Marlin to see what the part number is). I just want to try and measure everything out before I go buying again.

The 4" rear Bilstein shocks are 33-185552...these are the 5125 series with the truck valving (they have another identical in length with softer valving).

You just made my life easier. Thank you, now to determine what length I need...when the weather warms up.

Jeepmonkey, are you still running the JKS quick discos? How are they working out? Quiet on the street? Fitment is good?

PALiftedKK · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:45 pm

im buying those shocks next month as of now.

offroadohio1 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:54 pm **Posts:** 1

Saw this yesterday. Someone thinks they own a kk. Transgender dodge nitro

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offroadohio · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:04 pm

^ that was me. Tapatalk signed me in with its own username.

Oops

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PALiftedKK · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:09 pm

that's the most aggressive nitro I've seen. don't really care for them. they would be good off road if it wasn't for the engine and "tcase". you really are limited without 4by lo. 4by lo has saved my bacon a couple of times. im speaking of the time I thought I had a submarine jeep.

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

I got the shocks for about $66 on ebay...cheapest place I found on the interwebz.

Bmx: what do you mean what length? You're at 4" ain't you?

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:21 pm

Not yet. Front is at 3.5, and the rear is an inch lower. I like the level look, so both front and rear measure to 21.5".

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

Bmxer524 wrote:

Not yet. Front is at 3.5, and the rear is an inch lower. I like the level look, so both front and rear measure to 21.5".

Well you're looking at 33-185606 which has 14"-22.5" collapse-extended length is you're ideal current shock length.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:37 pm

I currently have 24-185660 which JBA sells as the 2.5" lift. They go from 14.6"-23.6". I'm just wondering if I can get more flex out of the rear, you know?

NAMoulton1 · **Joined:** Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1054

Bmxer524 wrote:

I currently have 24-185660 which JBA sells as the 2.5" lift. They go from 14.6"-23.6". I'm just wondering if I can get more flex out of the rear, you know?

Here's a link: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfm

Just look at these for a bit haha

JeepMonkey190 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:58 pm

Bmxer524 wrote:

NAMoulton1 wrote:

The 4" rear Bilstein shocks are 33-185552...these are the 5125 series with the truck valving (they have another identical in length with softer valving).

You just made my life easier. Thank you, now to determine what length I need...when the weather warms up.

Jeepmonkey, are you still running the JKS quick discos? How are they working out? Quiet on the street? Fitment is good?

I sure am and they are still working great and they make no noise what so ever. If you get them you won't regret it.

TEASER ALERT!!!
I'm going to look into getting Currie AntiRocks and yes I know they don't make it specifically for the KK :CAMPING:

PALiftedKK · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:01 pm

I think I had seen bleepin jeep do a similar install. this is very interesting. would be cool to see on an ifs jeep.

offroadohio · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:06 pm

PALiftedKK wrote:

that's the most aggressive nitro I've seen. don't really care for them. they would be good off road if it wasn't for the engine and "tcase". you really are limited without 4by lo. 4by lo has saved my bacon a couple of times. im speaking of the time I thought I had a submarine jeep.

Limited by the engine???? most have the same 3.7 ad the liberty.

yeah no low range makes them street queens.

But I use mine a lil

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PALiftedKK · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:19 pm

offroadohio wrote:

PALiftedKK wrote:

that's the most aggressive nitro I've seen. don't really care for them. they would be good off road if it wasn't for the engine and "tcase". you really are limited without 4by lo. 4by lo has saved my bacon a couple of times. im speaking of the time I thought I had a submarine jeep.

Limited by the engine???? most have the same 3.7 ad the liberty.

yeah no low range makes them street queens.

But I use mine a lil

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hey, look, a submarine

don't forget the 4l model.

id never trail with a nitro. our engines are a lot more durable then the nitros though.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:53 pm

A 3.7 equipped Nitro has an identical powertrain as our Liberty. The only difference is the Nitro has a 1 speed transfer case and lacks 4Low.

Now a 4.0 Nitro has the car based v6 and 5 speed auto. That's totally different. It's more powerful, but not as favored in the heavy SUV because it needs to rev for power. The truck based 3.7 on the other hand has the torque down low to get moving.

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