The Patient - Pre Op

Pote · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:32 pm

The patient soon to be lifted. A 2003 Silver KJ Sport. 138K miles. Runs like a top to this day. Owned since 2006/2007 when it had 54K miles. Minor mods to date (in signature). Swapped all fluids top to bottom to synthetics at 90K. Had to replace ball joints for some good ones after the factory recall joints failed miserably. Made final payment this past Feb. 1. So time to lift. Recently added the Cragar Soft 8s - 16x7 with 4" backspace. Barely a rub to speak of, but it needs a little lift to complete the package - I will get no rub anywhere without pounding the pinch. I could easily let it go as is now, but why stop there right?! The sickness has returned and I've been bitten again by the mod bug with a few extra sheckles in my pocket. I will add pictures post op once its complete. I'm just waiting on the parts to arrive (ordered today) and to get the date I can get to the awesome people who are going to help - this forum rocks :rockon:

. I'm pretty excited. Once these excellent Nokians wear out (my second set) I may opt for a slightly larger Duratrac 245/75 setup or possibly TKOs - but these still have plenty of life and they are great tires for my climate.

My lift will be:

4 springs (2- 927s/ 2- 948s)
4 shocks (bilsteins: front F4-BE5-D916-H0; rear F4-BE5-6458-H7)
2 extra top isolators for the rear
2 Teraflex front bumpstops
4 hockey pucks
3/8" upper plate - front
2- 3/8 inch bolts 2.5 inches long with nuts
JPA 4.5 A-Arms
Alignment

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:39 pm

I wonder who sold you on that lift setup....... :roll:

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:45 pm

This DR. is ready to begin operation this friday!

HoosierJeeper · **Joined:** Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:23 am **Posts:** 1218

Ohio plates....we should know... :frankie:

woodtick · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:13 pm

If the Nokians are worn out, look at Hankook atm's. I put 235/75/R16 size no rubbing and didnot pound over the pinch weld. Loved them in 18" of snow, unstoppable it was, :JEEPIN:

open diffs and all. :BANANA:

Got mine for $100 each PM for details if needed.

Pote · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:22 pm

03CDKJ wrote:

I wonder who sold you on that lift setup....... :roll:

what possibly could you mean?? :ALONE:

LOL

JustinP · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:35 pm

I think its cool your running nokian vatiivas. I run the MT version and love them. It's nice to see someone else running the brand.

Pote · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:13 pm

JustinP wrote:

I think its cool your running nokian vatiivas. I run the MT version and love them. It's nice to see someone else running the brand.

They've been excellent tires for the slop and snow here in cleveland. Tons of siping which i like for the wet stuff. I also like the fact that they use some multi compound (sounded scientific didnt I?) that actually makes the tires "stickier" as they wear down through the lugs. the siping also goes 100% through the lug unlike alot of other brands. they do wear quicker but that's the price of stickiness I suppose and I clock alot of highway miles. I am on my second set of these as the first set really proved itself through some harsh winters. those mudders you have look pretty amazing. now that's a crazy lug design and I like it. :wink:

These Vatiivas also have the nice squared, aggressive shoulder design that I was looking for...when this set is up, who knows, maybe I will stay with Nokian but just go up to the 245/75 size with this lift. the grass is always greener when looking but I gotta say these haven't let me down yet. Can't speak for offroad, but I would imagine they'd do pretty well. The price is in the sweet spot as well when buying 5.

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:03 pm

03CDKJ wrote:

I wonder who sold you on that lift setup....... :roll:

Yes I wonder
He came he listened and he ordered
:ROTFL:

and soon he will be raised up

EAGLE01_2002Libby · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:23 pm

POTE, sorry to go off topic, but can i get some info on that rack. seriously. I love it. How much could i buy one for? and how is it mounted? what brand?

Thanks

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

EAGLE01_2002Libby wrote:

POTE, sorry to go off topic, but can i get some info on that rack. seriously. I love it. How much could i buy one for? and how is it mounted? what brand?

Thanks

Jeep factory basket mounted on factory roof rail and mounting bars. Available at the dealer.

Pote · **Posted:** Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:31 pm

EAGLE01_2002Libby wrote:

POTE, sorry to go off topic, but can i get some info on that rack. seriously. I love it. How much could i buy one for? and how is it mounted? what brand?

Thanks

its a black widow. I think I got it from here but cant remember. I notice the fairing they have now does not wrap around like it used to. but anyhow, its mounted on mopar cross rails.

http://www.discountramps.com/roof-rack-basket.htm

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

Pote wrote:

EAGLE01_2002Libby wrote:

POTE, sorry to go off topic, but can i get some info on that rack. seriously. I love it. How much could i buy one for? and how is it mounted? what brand?

Thanks

its a black widow. I think I got it from here but cant remember. I notice the fairing they have now does not wrap around like it used to. but anyhow, its mounted on mopar cross rails.

http://www.discountramps.com/roof-rack-basket.htm

darn jeep badge threw me off, wrong again :ROTFL:

Pote · **Posted:** Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:14 pm

Ok...The Dr. has scheduled the lift enhancement surgery for the morning of the 18th...my KJ is not allowed to eat or have any fluids but gasoline for 24 hours prior to the operation. :ROTFL:

Seriously, I cannot wait to get this done - I've only thought about doing it for 4 years now. :pepper:

Pote · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:24 pm

Just to update the patient pre-op parts list...I just got off the phone with JBA and Marlin has my order being packed up :pepper:

, anyhow, I added his A-Arms to the list for extra wheelin/alignment insurance goodness. Not sure what driving force made me do it....do you Tom??? :ROTFL:

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:14 pm

So.... Full Lift... U Joints... and A-Arms.... Going to be a long day at Mudds.
:5SHOTS:

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:20 pm

I require 1 gyro every three hrs....
and a plethora of cookies no less than 2.75' away at all times... :google:

Pote · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:03 pm

Done and done!!! However I'm only allowing 2.5 hours to have this done completely. you good with that? :ROTFL:

03CDKJ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:39 pm

^^^

^^^

Let's see.... I think I'm busy the 18th.... :shock:

Who's rolling on the floor laughing now!? :goink:

Pote · **Posted:** Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:51 pm

03CDKJ wrote:

^^^

^^^

Let's see.... I think I'm busy the 18th.... :shock:

Who's rolling on the floor laughing now!? :goink:

crap!! ok then, I just scored a whole goat and a lamb and we are putting it on the grill and I'm having a Little Debbie truck follow me in...flipping gyros and cookies for the whole neighborhood!!!

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