Because of LOST.....my wifes KJ is upgrading

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

Its all your fault....that Im upping the ante on the KJ :ROTFL:

I bought Daystar Spacers....but with 100k on OEM suspension.....I decided to replace it all.

so I bought these for the rear first:

and these will be used with Rustys Rear Coils and an extra OEM upper isolator.

Then got these for the front. Have 2k miles on them:

will be buying new strut mounts so I can have the shocks, coils, and mount all put together prior to installation of lift parts

Then found these from a local buddy. Got a set of 5:

Scored a set of these NIB:

All to make this thing look better:

so. THANKS! :goink:

NW Reign · **Posted:** Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:32 am

I installed the Daystar spacer lift last year and it looks great and I fit bigger tires but the ride is not very good. I have 122k and the coils and shocks are in bad shape. I just received four OME coils and Bilstein shocks at my front door this week.

Will be installing them after the holidays. I just learned on here that I need to use the stock top plates and not the daystar ones that are on there now.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

this should help the ride dramatically over 100K mile OEM stuff.

Im looking for nused 245/75/16 AT's right now so it will be a one stop upgrade.

theroofable · **Joined:** Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:37 pm **Posts:** 17

j-rod wrote:

If I parked next to you, I might get in yours by mistake!

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

LOL

Im trying to make hers stand out a little

At The Helm · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:15 am

Dont forget you'll need the isolators if you want to preassemble them before you take out your old suspension.

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

Have fun

kskj · **Posted:** Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:26 am

Can't wait to see the pics of it lifted.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

Atthehelm wrote:

Dont forget you'll need the isolators if you want to preassemble them before you take out your old suspension.

I got front lowers already. the new mounts come with new front uppers. so that should all be good

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

anyone ever run the reny roof rack without the lights up front? found one FS for $75 but no lights.....Im wondering how goofy it would look.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

well let me say I have headaches from reading so much on here :SOMBRERO:

took the KYB's, OME springs, new top mounts, etc to the shop for install. He said their machine wouldnt compress the coils so he ordered a new machine :ROTFL:

once they come back I hope to get it lifted ASAP.

debating on swapping the soft 8's onto the 245/70/16's or wait for finding a nused set of 245/75/16. I dont care for the stance of tucked in tires with OEM wheels when lifted so we will see.

Im almost burnt out on research for this dang thing and want to get some action!

This is the goal: only with my 16's and not these 15's

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

front coils are assembled and waiting.
front tow hooks were installed.

waiting on rear coil spring iso's and bump stops to arrive. then get tires M&B on soft 8's...the FINAFREEKINLY install!

just for s&g I measured the KJ today. center of wheel to bottom of flare.

Front - 18 1/2"

Rear - 18 7/8"

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

total cost so far including wheels and tires: $613

DustCloud · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:12 am

Looking good!

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

sadly that is not ours :ROTFL:

but it is the look I am shooting for.

I got 3 of my four tires Friday. getting the fourth this week then M&B all 5 of them. Then need some buds to lift the KJ with me

Because of LOST.....my wifes KJ is upgrading

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