Well the underpinnings are not any different than the KJ so nothing has changed there, still can wheel as good as the KJs . As far as the body I for one never liked the looks of the KK really, I just like the size and style of the KJ better. Plus the fact mine for example doesn't have all of the dang electronics that KKs have. I don't need all of that so another reason not to but "any" new one just not the KK.
So for me two things overall looks and the amount of unnecessary extras
Nothing against any one who owns them, some have built them to where they actually look pretty good , guess stock ones is more what I dislike the looks of.

Looking through at all the good folks no longer on here
Rush RIP my friend

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That's the kind of response I'm looking for Tom. Everyone has their preferences. In always loved the look of the XJ's so I'm naturally more drawn to the body styling of the KK. While the electronics can be annoying, I find the BLD to be very effective here on the central Texas rocks, of course no comparison to actual lockers.
unfortunately I wasn't around back then to meet all of the old members. I wish they were still around though.

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Personal tastes
I had 3 of the old Bobtail Broncos back in the 70s/early 80s, loved them and still do , when they made them larger I didn't like them as well although I owned a 79, after that couldn't stand them.
Owned 3 XJs , they were good for what they were, cheap / run along time with the right maintenance but never thought the KKs were anything like a XJ.

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03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

That's exactly what it is, personal tastes. Like Tom brought up Broncos. He likes the early Broncos, I on the other hand appreciate a well built early Bronco, but would probably never want one. However, I LOVE full size Broncos specifically 78-86. I also prefer the looks of the KK over the KJ. Aside from that I think we lucked out on the rear suspension. Seems we got lucky not having to deal with the y-link etc.

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