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Digger dont you know all we care about is pics on this site. lol jk but if you guys wanna see some pics search for nitro jba lift on google i think its 3 or 4 down when you get to the thread on the "you know what forums" you will see digger being a showoff with his jba 4" and ranting about somthing or other then the pics of before and after are down abit.

Just kidding Capt digger you know your all are hero.

Welcome Scar0 sorry you had to replace your liberty grill and fenders with the dodge ones to save money lol jk wow im catching someones cornyness on this site i wonder who

Scar0 - that roof rack is amazing! GREAT job - I'd love something like that for my KK - however, I've got a skyslider - so I'd either need to put it up on tall mounts, or alumminium so that I can put it up/take it off easily as I go skiing/camping/lumber hauling.

Again, GREAT job Scar0.... Man would I love to be able to weld. My Dad taught me when I was a kid, but... that's one skill I'm not sure I'd pick up again...

Welcome Scar0! Your Nitro looks sweet a! Just wait until Uncle Sam pays you then slap on some beefy tires and black rims!

Yea, for a Nitro I think it is pretty hot! lol
Thanks again for the warm welcome.
Most of my mods are home made. The rack is one.
I spent quite a lot of time trying to find something I liked, but there were very limited options out there. I did find one that is made by TrailWerks. The problem with theirs is it costs $1,600.00. :shock:

I figured "Why pay that much for something I could make for $450.00?" So I made one.
I used 18g tube stock. It weighs around 90 Lbs total.
The front, center, and back top bars are parallel for carrying long items. (before the lights)

Here is a top view.

Thanks. I hadn't welded in over 15 years. The tube was a PIA because it kept wanting to droop as it got hot.
Brendon, forgive my ignorance, How high does the sky-slider stick up?

Scar0 wrote:

Thanks. I hadn't welded in over 15 years. The tube was a PIA because it kept wanting to droop as it got hot.
Brendon, forgive my ignorance, How high does the sky-slider stick up?

Well when closed - the skyslider doesn't stick up at all (it might be, 3/4 in taller than the regular roof). But as it opens, it probably needs 6+ inches to open up as it folds back upon itself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb-wTrZMSFs Check this video for a visual.

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:35 pm ]
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Ok every one, I would like to personally welcome Scar0. He is the first KA Nitro owner to install the JBA 2.5 lift. So please welcome him... Also, this is fair warning for silver to keep it cool... if I even get a whiff of R*ck R ,

Author:	JeepinJarhead03 [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:39 pm ]
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Welcome Scar0 So what you're sayin digger.. is we don't get to chastize, torment, and pick on scar0 like we do you?

Author:	Diggerfreek [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:49 pm ]
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No... If you get the urge, just come my way

Author:	KKommando [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:25 am ]
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Digger dont you know all we care about is pics on this site. lol jk but if you guys wanna see some pics search for nitro jba lift on google i think its 3 or 4 down when you get to the thread on the "you know what forums" you will see digger being a showoff with his jba 4" and ranting about somthing or other then the pics of before and after are down abit. Just kidding Capt digger you know your all are hero. Welcome Scar0 sorry you had to replace your liberty grill and fenders with the dodge ones to save money lol jk wow im catching someones cornyness on this site i wonder who

Author:	Scar0 [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:31 am ]
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LOL Thanks Digger, It's OK to tease me. I like the Tro, That is why I got it. Just so you all know I still have my 85 Cherokee 210,000+ miles on it. So I am not foreign to the Jeep brand! Thanks again to all. Scar

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Author:	Diggerfreek [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:55 am ]
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KKommando wrote: Digger dont you know all we care about is pics on this site. lol jk but if you guys wanna see some pics search for nitro jba lift on google i think its 3 or 4 down when you get to the thread on the "you know what forums" you will see digger being a showoff with his jba 4" and ranting about somthing or other then the pics of before and after are down abit. Just kidding Capt digger you know your all are hero. Welcome Scar0 sorry you had to replace your liberty grill and fenders with the dodge ones to save money lol jk wow im catching someones cornyness on this site i wonder who I have no idea what you are talking about... it must be my evil twin out there

Author:	SilverKK09 [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:41 am ]
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Welcome SCARO!!!! any pics of your ride? I wish SOMEONE would have greeted and welcomed me to the forum the way you were. anyhow please accept this VERY original Barack Roll.... its the next rick roll... (but please, watch it all, if you dont laugh then you are dead!) Welcome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvT ... re=related

Author:	BrendonR [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:49 am ]
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ScarO.... The nitro looks good (for a nitro)... can you get me some info on your roof rack? Interesting basket you've got up there... More pics? Thanks alot.

Author:	Scar0 [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:24 pm ]
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Yea, for a Nitro I think it is pretty hot! lol Thanks again for the warm welcome. Most of my mods are home made. The rack is one. I spent quite a lot of time trying to find something I liked, but there were very limited options out there. I did find one that is made by TrailWerks. The problem with theirs is it costs $1,600.00. I figured "Why pay that much for something I could make for $450.00?" So I made one. I used 18g tube stock. It weighs around 90 Lbs total. The front, center, and back top bars are parallel for carrying long items. (before the lights) Here is a top view.

Author:	BrendonR [ Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:41 am ]
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Scar0 - that roof rack is amazing! GREAT job - I'd love something like that for my KK - however, I've got a skyslider - so I'd either need to put it up on tall mounts, or alumminium so that I can put it up/take it off easily as I go skiing/camping/lumber hauling. Again, GREAT job Scar0.... Man would I love to be able to weld. My Dad taught me when I was a kid, but... that's one skill I'm not sure I'd pick up again...

Author:	alfmoonspace [ Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:09 pm ]
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Welcome Scar0! Your Nitro looks sweet a! Just wait until Uncle Sam pays you then slap on some beefy tires and black rims!

Author:	Scar0 [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:33 am ]
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BrendonR wrote: Scar0 - that roof rack is amazing! GREAT job - I'd love something like that for my KK - however, I've got a skyslider - so I'd either need to put it up on tall mounts, or alumminium so that I can put it up/take it off easily as I go skiing/camping/lumber hauling. Again, GREAT job Scar0.... Man would I love to be able to weld. My Dad taught me when I was a kid, but... that's one skill I'm not sure I'd pick up again... Thanks. I hadn't welded in over 15 years. The tube was a PIA because it kept wanting to droop as it got hot. Brendon, forgive my ignorance, How high does the sky-slider stick up? alfmoonspace wrote: Welcome Scar0! Your Nitro looks sweet a! Just wait until Uncle Sam pays you then slap on some beefy tires and black rims! Right on! A few other mods. I have done. RAM Air. Front view. I can plug it if I want to get wet. Got rid of that stupid air dam up front. & a side view of the F/T hood.

Author:	MtnLuvr [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:15 am ]
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Ok (Digger or Scar0), we better start a separate thread on Scar0's roof rack........... Scar0 wrote: Yea, for a Nitro I think it is pretty hot! lol Thanks again for the warm welcome. Most of my mods are home made. The rack is one. I spent quite a lot of time trying to find something I liked, but there were very limited options out there. I did find one that is made by TrailWerks. The problem with theirs is it costs $1,600.00. I figured "Why pay that much for something I could make for $450.00?" So I made one. I used 18g tube stock. It weighs around 90 Lbs total. The front, center, and back top bars are parallel for carrying long items. (before the lights) Here is a top view. Scar0, excellent job on the custom roof rack. Wow! I'm unclear exactly what you mounted it to. On the KKs, I think there are only 2 studs at two places on each side that secure the OEM roof rails (thus 4 fasteners per side), yet your photo looks like there are 11 fasteners per side. Please clarify (detail photos may help). Do you notice any change in wind sound or buffeting off the roof rack? I like that you extended the roof rack up front around the sun roof. I've got a sun roof too and was thinking the same thing. It looks like you made the front taller. Are you considering adding some lights up front? Again, do I see a support up front (kind of in-line with the leading edge of the sun roof)? What is this attached to on the vehicle? How much have you loaded up there and what were the results? Curious minds would like to know if you feel like sharing......

Author:	Scar0 [ Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:14 pm ]
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I use it mostly for plywood and and other dimensional wood (2X4s etc.). That was why I made the bars on top parallel. I have had a couple hundred pounds up there. The only issue was a little paint came off. Since then, I have repainted it the right way.

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Author:	BrendonR [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:00 am ]
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Scar0 wrote: Thanks. I hadn't welded in over 15 years. The tube was a PIA because it kept wanting to droop as it got hot. Brendon, forgive my ignorance, How high does the sky-slider stick up? Well when closed - the skyslider doesn't stick up at all (it might be, 3/4 in taller than the regular roof). But as it opens, it probably needs 6+ inches to open up as it folds back upon itself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb-wTrZMSFs Check this video for a visual.

Author:	Scar0 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:39 pm ]
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BrendonR wrote: Scar0 wrote: Thanks. I hadn't welded in over 15 years. The tube was a PIA because it kept wanting to droop as it got hot. Brendon, forgive my ignorance, How high does the sky-slider stick up? Well when closed - the skyslider doesn't stick up at all (it might be, 3/4 in taller than the regular roof). But as it opens, it probably needs 6+ inches to open up as it folds back upon itself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb-wTrZMSFs Check this video for a visual. I see, Hummm. You will definitely have to go high, or removable.

Author:	JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:49 pm ]
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put the rack on hydrolic or electric lifts as much as you may think im joking i'm not, could be done, as long as the rack has a means of being locked down it wouldn't interfere with normal load ability

Author:	KKJim [ Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:26 pm ]
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Welcome to the site.