LOST JEEPS :: View topic - Founder of L.O.S.T. sells Original Liberty...aka...The Goat

Hey Ted...Left the bumpers on the Goat...Since I drove ( ummm wheeled ) it like I stole it...the dealership deserved the bumpers. Besides they would not tranfer to the CRD so easily and I would have to replace the original bumpers to my trade-in. I figured since I had rolled it off the 15ft embankemnt early on and had many other trail scars ( fixed but still there in my mind ) , it was time to trade for some miles per gallon.

Condo burned down on Halloween Eve so I haven't had time to train for any triathlons...not that bad...have found out I have more free time for other things when you cut out 35 hours a week in workouts.

Can't decide on first mods but I do know that I am not making this into another Ground Breaking RockCrawler...lol. I am going to take my time and build it more as a 4wd trails/camping KJ. I have not decided on lift/tire size/bumper mods but I think I will try some kind of Roof Top Tent
(not the "Hot Tub" monstrosity like yours... :wink:

).

Really like the CRD so far and the extra 6 miles per gallon out of the first tank made me happier with my decision. I am looking into a plug-in module to boost performance/fuel mileage right now. Cool thing about the CRD...even tho the engine adds around $1800 to the sticker price...some of that includes the fog lamps, Selec-Trac, 5-speed Auto, Limited Wheels and Tires, ect...so it really only adds ~$800 to the price...a bargain in my book.

Still have the BoulderBars.com Tranny Skid (never installed the new one after destroying the SKID ROW Skid). I also still have the TransferCase Skid in my office so that is a freebee. I need some sliders with a nerf bar...might buy some. I am also thinking of a front hidden hitch for my winch(with a handled carrier) so I can swap from front to rear...or... Might design a bolt on bull bar...looks like I could attach to the Factory Tow Hook location and use the hidden hitch as the third attachment point. Then I think a tray could be built into the bull bar design that would hold the winch. Maybe even make a exoskeleton bar that comes off the bull bar and follows the front fender(outside the fender flairs and connects to the sliders. They could actually be made removeable (notch them like a jig saw puzzle and run some Grade 8 hardware thru them). Then I could tie the two wheel flair hoops together with another removeable hoop across the hood. Just an idea...

Author:	DarbyWalters [ Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:29 pm ]
Post subject:	Founder of L.O.S.T. sells Original Liberty...aka...The Goat
Yep, I finally got rid of the Goat. I have been thinking about it for a while,,,It took some real tuff abuse and pulled thru with flying colors. When I started L.O.S.T. back in 2002, I had no idea what the future would bring. Some great members that stuck it out and have become friends. I really didn't want to get rid of the Liberty but I decided it was time for a change... Guess what I got? 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD...Diesel Power Baby...

Author:	JJsTJ [ Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:37 pm ]
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WOW! Very cool on the new CRD! Shame on the Goat! Should been inducted into the KJ HOF! Did it go to a good home?> Was it still sporting the bumpers and goodies?

Author:	broncsrule [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:45 am ]
Post subject:	Thanks
Is this the famed "Sahara Edition"? THAnks for getting this started.

Author:	CaKJFreedom [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:27 am ]
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Woo hoo! Now let's see that puppy and hear about your plans for it. Keep any parts off the goat?

Author:	KJ02 [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:25 am ]
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Wally, are you going to install your existing Trail Ready bumpers on your new KJ? What Color is it?

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Author:	USAFCOP [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:27 pm ]
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About time you showed your username around here!!! So as others have asked... What did you keep, and what is first on the list for mods.... On another note, how is the business and the marathons?

Author:	DarbyWalters [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:49 am ]
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Hey Ted...Left the bumpers on the Goat...Since I drove ( ummm wheeled ) it like I stole it...the dealership deserved the bumpers. Besides they would not tranfer to the CRD so easily and I would have to replace the original bumpers to my trade-in. I figured since I had rolled it off the 15ft embankemnt early on and had many other trail scars ( fixed but still there in my mind ) , it was time to trade for some miles per gallon. Condo burned down on Halloween Eve so I haven't had time to train for any triathlons...not that bad...have found out I have more free time for other things when you cut out 35 hours a week in workouts. Can't decide on first mods but I do know that I am not making this into another Ground Breaking RockCrawler...lol. I am going to take my time and build it more as a 4wd trails/camping KJ. I have not decided on lift/tire size/bumper mods but I think I will try some kind of Roof Top Tent (not the "Hot Tub" monstrosity like yours... ). Really like the CRD so far and the extra 6 miles per gallon out of the first tank made me happier with my decision. I am looking into a plug-in module to boost performance/fuel mileage right now. Cool thing about the CRD...even tho the engine adds around $1800 to the sticker price...some of that includes the fog lamps, Selec-Trac, 5-speed Auto, Limited Wheels and Tires, ect...so it really only adds ~$800 to the price...a bargain in my book. Still have the BoulderBars.com Tranny Skid (never installed the new one after destroying the SKID ROW Skid). I also still have the TransferCase Skid in my office so that is a freebee. I need some sliders with a nerf bar...might buy some. I am also thinking of a front hidden hitch for my winch(with a handled carrier) so I can swap from front to rear...or... Might design a bolt on bull bar...looks like I could attach to the Factory Tow Hook location and use the hidden hitch as the third attachment point. Then I think a tray could be built into the bull bar design that would hold the winch. Maybe even make a exoskeleton bar that comes off the bull bar and follows the front fender(outside the fender flairs and connects to the sliders. They could actually be made removeable (notch them like a jig saw puzzle and run some Grade 8 hardware thru them). Then I could tie the two wheel flair hoops together with another removeable hoop across the hood. Just an idea...

Author:	JJsTJ [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:59 pm ]
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DarbyWalters wrote: Hey Ted...Left the bumpers on the Goat...Since I drove ( ummm wheeled ) it like I stole it...the dealership deserved the bumpers. Besides they would not tranfer to the CRD so easily and I would have to replace the original bumpers to my trade-in. I figured since I had rolled it off the 15ft embankemnt early on and had many other trail scars ( fixed but still there in my mind ) , it was time to trade for some miles per gallon. Condo burned down on Halloween Eve so I haven't had time to train for any triathlons...not that bad...have found out I have more free time for other things when you cut out 35 hours a week in workouts. Can't decide on first mods but I do know that I am not making this into another Ground Breaking RockCrawler...lol. I am going to take my time and build it more as a 4wd trails/camping KJ. I have not decided on lift/tire size/bumper mods but I think I will try some kind of Roof Top Tent (not the "Hot Tub" monstrosity like yours... ). Really like the CRD so far and the extra 6 miles per gallon out of the first tank made me happier with my decision. I am looking into a plug-in module to boost performance/fuel mileage right now. Cool thing about the CRD...even tho the engine adds around $1800 to the sticker price...some of that includes the fog lamps, Selec-Trac, 5-speed Auto, Limited Wheels and Tires, ect...so it really only adds ~$800 to the price...a bargain in my book. Still have the BoulderBars.com Tranny Skid (never installed the new one after destroying the SKID ROW Skid). I also still have the TransferCase Skid in my office so that is a freebee. I need some sliders with a nerf bar...might buy some. I am also thinking of a front hidden hitch for my winch(with a handled carrier) so I can swap from front to rear...or... Might design a bolt on bull bar...looks like I could attach to the Factory Tow Hook location and use the hidden hitch as the third attachment point. Then I think a tray could be built into the bull bar design that would hold the winch. Maybe even make a exoskeleton bar that comes off the bull bar and follows the front fender(outside the fender flairs and connects to the sliders. They could actually be made removeable (notch them like a jig saw puzzle and run some Grade 8 hardware thru them). Then I could tie the two wheel flair hoops together with another removeable hoop across the hood. Just an idea... It took a CRD to bring back the little kid in DW that I remember from a while back! Just listen to him run on about mods and stuff for his CRD!Welcome back DW!

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