BFG 245/70R16 no lift, mounted (pictures added)

dano104 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:09 pm

I drive a bone stock 2002 sport 4wd. My wife has given me a 600 dollar upgrade allowance, considering it is bone stock even with the Wranglers, how would you distribute the funds? I thought about a set of 245/70R16 General Grabber AT2's, Sylvania Silverstar bulbs, and maybe some nice 6 or 7 inch driving lights. Anyone have any other ideas, I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks!

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:33 pm

I would start shopping for a used lift. (maybe in the For Sale section) and THen go for the 245's. Then Skids and bars. Might be some used skids and bars in there too.

Either way, General order to beef up a KJ is:
Recovery points,
Skids,
Rock Rails (Boulder Bars or similar)
Lift,
Tires.

You can stretch that $600 if you do some creative shopping in the various forums and hopefully find some stuff local to you.

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:40 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

Either way, General order to beef up a KJ is:
Recovery points,
Skids,
Rock Rails (Boulder Bars or similar)
Lift,
Tires.

JJ can you break it down" Barney style " for me? Recovery points? Is that where you would hook something up to if you were stuck?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:49 pm

Yes, Recovery points = TOW HOOKS or RECEIVER HITCH (front & Rear)
Also make sure you have a Good tow strap (NO HOOKS) and a recovery shackle. It is the 1st thing you should have and most KJ's have them from the factory. (or should)

dano104 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 9:58 pm

My sport didn't come with tow hooks, I was screwed!

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:05 pm

my '06 limited doesnt have em either :evil:

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:27 pm

actually very few KJ's in my area came with em... of the 15 or so new and used at my dealer, 3 had hooks...I had to install mine...

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:30 pm

How and where do you install em? where do I get some to install?

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:36 pm

www.newmoparparts.com has em cheap...

other wise you can them on ebay...

You need to remove the bumper cover. Its a good weekend project.

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2006 10:41 pm

So do i just do a search for tow hooks ?
Well I went on the site I didnt see any hooks, let alone much anything for an"06

benmar2000 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:25 am

When I went to go get my KJ.. That was the first thing I looked for.. Skids and tow hooks... They had 2 on the lot.. I picked the pretty blue one..

Try this place... http://www.moparsupercenter.com/
Click on Liberty, then 2006, then click on Towing.. The front set costs $87.63 and the rear ones costs $69.85

Ben

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:30 am

Dayum, 87 bux for the front 2 and 70 Bux for 1 rear??? Does that sound right to you guys???

KJ Willy · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:32 am

Does anyone know which mounting bracket (M bolt or the flat plate) comes with the ones you buy aftermarket?

M bolt can be installed without removing bumper and that is what I am going for if I can help it.

Thanks

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:45 am

What do you want to do with your KJ? Bling it or off-road it?

For off-road:

1. Used front and rear tow hooks (plenty getting ready to go on sale when Rock Lizard gets his bumpers done)

2. Full armor underneath (Get the Mopars if yo uwant to get more stuff). Look for used ones (owner upgrading to hardcore skids)
Front, Tranny, Transfer Case, and Fuel Tank skids)

3. Rock rails (look for used hardcore ones - see skrracing's post in the For Sale section) or at least the stock ones (mine will be for sale soon)

4. Used lift.

You can get a lot of good used stuff for under $600 and make it very trail ready.

Tires should be a lower priority and should not be included in your wife's $600 allowance since it is a normal wear and tear item that must get replaced.

I can't help you in the Bling department if that's your route.

dano104 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:24 am

I never quite understood the idea of blinging a 4x4, so my main goal is to make it trail worthy!

Daniel

dano104 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:27 am

Just ordered a set of the BF Goodrich 245/70R16's a/t ko. They won't be in untill Monday. I'm so pumped!

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:34 am

245/40/16's? Typo?

Did that come out of your $600?

dano104 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:14 am

Yeah, I meant 245/70r16's, no it didn't come out of the 600!

I'm still shopping

dano104 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 11, 2006 4:03 pm

Will there a be a big difference between these two tires, or will the change be only subtle?

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sat Feb 11, 2006 4:13 pm

you may get a little rubbing on the wheel wells ( pinch weld & fog light door ) but I'm not 100% sure just going by what the tire guy told me at sears,but since I've swapped springs to an 01 & put in Rustys .75 poly spacer should be ok now won't know until 3wks from now when I get mine put on,same tire & size your getting

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