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Mutt · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:23 pm

Once again, Heather from All J products saved the day, getting me my 1/2" spacers for the rear on time. I'm set to depart for Crozet, Virginia in the morning. I'll be waving the L.O.S.T. flag, DaveKJ02 might come.

Anyway, here is the KJ now with another 1/2" spacer in the rear and Rusty's strut plates up front:

While installing the 1/2" spacers, I discovered some rock rash on the LCA box:

Also, thanks to Darby for the great idea on where to store my HiLift jack, it fits like a glove!

Expect lots of pictures and a full report on Crozet Monday.

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:29 pm

Looks sweet! I know you'll represent well! So where'd the hi-lift end up?

Have fun. Oh, and pictures pictures pictures.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:31 pm

Enjoy that little scratch to your LCA. You'll see people with their LCA's crumpled up to the bolt.

Now your KJ is starting to look like a Jeep (with the bend in the LCA) that goes off-road. :lol:

Mutt · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:33 pm

Nanette,

The HiLift ended up under the backseat, just opened the back door and slid it in like it was made to go there. Like Darby suggested, I used some bungy cords to secure it to the seat mounts.

Mutt

LostRenegade · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:50 pm

Mutt wrote:

Anyway, here is the KJ now with another 1/2" spacer in the rear and Rusty's strut plates up front:

Did the Rusty's strut plate help your front end? I was looking into them, but the forum chatter seems to be negative on them. What is your opinion since your a first hand user.

Thanks,

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:50 pm

I know I have seen that KJ a little dirty underneath before...nice clean up and spray can paint touchup...have fun while the rest of us worry about our fuel mileage...

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:54 pm

Hope everything goes good mutt! Be sure to beat it hard and take tons of pics!! Hope it doesn't let you down...

Mutt · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:00 pm

Here is a pic of the HiLift Jack under the seat:

I really like it in that location because it has little side to side, can't enter the foot compartment due to the seats frame mounts, and it stays clean. Keeps the thiefs at bay also.

Darby, look closely in that pic and you'll see mud on the door sills. Well that and driving it through the flood water powerwashed the under carriage.

NJ KJ · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:35 pm

man that this is shiny and new lookin..... :lol:

.... gotta use it some time mutt...

have fun dude take lots of pics

Waldn · **Posted:** Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:50 pm

Mutt wrote:

Here is a pic of the HiLift Jack under the seat:

I really like it in that location because it has little side to side, can't enter the foot compartment due to the seats frame mounts, and it stays clean. Keeps the thiefs at bay also.

Darby, look closely in that pic and you'll see mud on the door sills. Well that and driving it through the flood water powerwashed the under carriage.

Is that a 48" Hi-lift?

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:04 am

I really like the look of those tires...and the Silver Sports look good with the gray cladding and black on black rubber/rims

And a 48" Hi-Lift will fit under the seat...some models you have to remove the base. A trick when using a Hi-Lift on the side of the KJ (by any door...even the back) is to open it first if possible. That way if it starts to lean in it won't dent your body.

Mutt · **Posted:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:18 am

LostRenegade wrote:

Mutt wrote:

Anyway, here is the KJ now with another 1/2" spacer in the rear and Rusty's strut plates up front:

Did the Rusty's strut plate help your front end? I was looking into them, but the forum chatter seems to be negative on them. What is your opinion since your a first hand user.

Thanks,

So far it seems to work, I added it to regain the lift I lost when my springs broke in. Right now I'm happy because I got the stance back, I'll let you know how it performs Monday.

..........and yep, that is a 48" HiLift. :wink:

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:31 am

That's where mine is. Never bungeed it though and haven't heard a rattle (at least not over any other rattle). Opening the door before using the lift is key!

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:20 am

What ties are you using Mutt?

kolesy · **Posted:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:48 am

Love your rig mutt! You should be able to have some mini skids welded on for them LCA mounts. Might help ya a lil.

Mutt · **Posted:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:53 am

The tires are Mickey Thompson Radial Baja Claws.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:20 am

Ill never figure out what going on with your BS mutt. My 16x8 rims with 5" BS is around 1" past the fenders. I just do not understand why you do not tare the rear fenders off when you flex...

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