What have you done to your KK lately

Gageraid · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:46 pm

TIJKK1220 wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

Do you typically ride around with gas in the can, or only when you need to? The extras look great added to that early production bumper!

Currently the can is empty. If I do end up on extended trips I will have it filled but for every day driving I don't see the point.

My jeep is in a "fuel saver" configuration or as close as I can get to it due to traveling for some training at work.
Going about 120-150 miles a day for a month I'm trying to save a few mpgs where I can.

I'm running a set of 245/75 highway tires which have provided a pretty decent mpg increase at normal highway speed.
Cruising at 70 I have achieved 21mpg with my lift and heavy armor.
At 80-90 I get 15-17

And with my MTR's I was getting 13-16mpg at 70 and 10mpg at 80-90

I figured you of all people Gage, would be interested in those #'s (:

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Yes, I like numbers! Make sure the psi in the tires is bumped up as well. I bet ya the ride is quiter, too!

TIJKK1220 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:50 pm

Oh Yea! Almost too quiet..

My current Psi is 33ish think it should be higher?

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Gageraid · **Posted:** Sun Feb 07, 2016 2:34 pm

TIJKK1220 wrote:

Oh Yea! Almost too quiet..

My current Psi is 33ish think it should be higher?

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If you want best mileage on the highway go a bit higher. Mine are usually between 36 and 40. What you're at is definitely good. Just don't forget to check the psi in cold weather.
Glad you're seeing better mileage! :BANANA:

OG_KK · **Joined:** Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:04 pm **Posts:** 18

Fun little off-road adventure today. Went with my brother in a 16' AEV Jeep Rubicon and my dad with his H3.

Also, just ordered the Ironman/JBA 4" econolift and JBA UCAs!

VictorSmalls · **Joined:** Sat May 11, 2013 4:26 pm **Posts:** 11

Will be reworking the bumper to add a winch shortly. Also completed the rear bumper and swing out, went to a OME/JBA a-arm setup since I've last been on. Also been working on my expedition trailer so I can get the Tepui off my roof.

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lfhoward · **Posted:** Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:25 am

Nice KA & trailer! I see the welder in your shop... Build the steel bumpers and trailer frame yourself? If so, way to go! They look awesome.

VictorSmalls · **Joined:** Sat May 11, 2013 4:26 pm **Posts:** 11

Thanks much, yes I built the bumpers, rack, and trailer. Always need a project to keep my busy...

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At The Helm · **Posted:** Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:36 pm

VictorSmalls wrote:

Will be reworking the bumper to add a winch shortly. Also completed the rear bumper and swing out, went to a OME/JBA a-arm setup since I've last been on. Also been working on my expedition trailer so I can get the Tepui off my roof.
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Nice work man! I've seen your work around FB and nitroforumz, good stuff

VictorSmalls · **Joined:** Sat May 11, 2013 4:26 pm **Posts:** 11

At The Helm wrote:

VictorSmalls wrote:

Will be reworking the bumper to add a winch shortly. Also completed the rear bumper and swing out, went to a OME/JBA a-arm setup since I've last been on. Also been working on my expedition trailer so I can get the Tepui off my roof.
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Nice work man! I've seen your work around FB and nitroforumz, good stuff

Thanks! I have gained a lot of inspiration from your builds.

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toy4everyseason · **Posted:** Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:38 am

I just added the heavy duty mechanical cooling fan & clutch from the tow package and aftermarket heated mirrors. Mirrors took all of 5 minutes each side but the mechanical fan was a little more involved since the threads on the water pump were pretty rusty. All in all they were pretty cheap upgrades, less than $100 for each upgrade but well worth it.

Eyonmeeler · **Joined:** Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:15 pm **Posts:** 4

Only decided to start really doing things to my Liberty recently. Added a roof rack from a buddy after having to buy side rails. Painted the grill and tore open my headlights and painted those as well. And got some goodrich A/t's Jjust got a sweet new 24 inch light bar from amazon for a steal of 52 bucks including wiring! This is where shes at now!

lfhoward · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:06 pm

That's a nice looking KK! What are your future plans for it?

ArcticWC · **Joined:** Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:49 am **Posts:** 13

Eyonmeeler wrote:

Only decided to start really doing things to my Liberty recently. Added a roof rack from a buddy after having to buy side rails. Painted the grill and tore open my headlights and painted those as well. And got some goodrich A/t's Jjust got a sweet new 24 inch light bar from amazon for a steal of 52 bucks including wiring! This is where shes at now!

looks nice! I've been thinking about plastidipping my grill black and I've started looking at aux lights again. Anyway you could link to the led bar you got and maybe a tutorial of how you mounted and installed everything?

davinhd · **Posted:** Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:36 pm

Switch panel in KK in tech section. Switch panel in KK
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JeepMonkey190 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:39 pm

TIJKK1220 wrote:

Made an upgrade to a very original early production run ATH rear bumper!
It has far too much history to just get rid of it so we added a hitch receiver tire hilift and Jerry can holder.

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Looks good but as a heads up did you reinforce the bumper where it attaches to the frame? I did the same thing you did but on the other side. the bumpers and everything are built great but you have to remember that it wasn't made to have weight of an open tire carrier and gas can hanging off the back. Just food for thought. It should only really be a problem when its open but the bumper still will feel the weight still when it is closed. Also especially if you to any thing with that too.

JeepMonkey190 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:42 pm

VictorSmalls wrote:

Will be reworking the bumper to add a winch shortly. Also completed the rear bumper and swing out, went to a OME/JBA a-arm setup since I've last been on. Also been working on my expedition trailer so I can get the Tepui off my roof.

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Im diggin the trailer, I have been inspired... also are you going to put your tent on the trailer?

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:10 am

Haven't seen you in a while! How have you been? Any updates to the Jeep?

JeepMonkey190 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:40 pm

Bmxer524 wrote:

Haven't seen you in a while! How have you been? Any updates to the Jeep?

Yea it's been a while. But no real updates for the jeep besides new rear brakes after the locked up on me and wouldnt release.
But I'm getting ready to move to a house with a shop so you should be expecting a few changes this summer :frankie:

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:32 am

JeepMonkey190 wrote:

Bmxer524 wrote:

Haven't seen you in a while! How have you been? Any updates to the Jeep?

Yea it's been a while. But no real updates for the jeep besides new rear brakes after the locked up on me and wouldnt release.
But I'm getting ready to move to a house with a shop so you should be expecting a few changes this summer :frankie:

Now you're getting me excited! :wink:

MarkZ28 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:00 pm

Tested out my new tires. Got Firestone adestination MT, 245/70/17 load range E tires. Seem to do well in the mud and climbing hills.

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