What have you done to your KK lately

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:07 am

TIJKK1220 wrote:

lammarco wrote:

changed my tire to Nitto terra grappler 265/50r20 on my stock suspension and stock 20" Jet rims :rockon:

OME life is on its way! :JEEPIN:

Not to sound like a jerk but isn't the jet 2wd?

Only if you got a 2wd KK. Jet is just the trim. Blacked out headlights, 20" rims, chrome etc

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:09 am

Gageraid wrote:

Bmxer524 wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

Bmxer: Not sure of your current setup, but I recent posted pictures for reference to see how the OME lift looks with wheel spacers. Some better shots in the near future, but viewtopic.php?f=6&t=75560

I'm stock for now, but just ordered OME springs, and getting Bilstein shocks. I plan on doing a top plate and clevis too. I need new tires badly and don't want to buy tires twice, making me lift early. After a few months or so I plan on getting new wheels to push the tires out. I like your stance though, even just sticking out a tad farther is perfect.

Thanks! You'll love the new ride height and other benefits. The tires stuck out just a hair more before the lift. Still looks better than shoved in the fender from the factory.

I can't wait. Hoping for ~3" of lift. I never understood the stance either. I mean from behind it's nice, but the minute you step to the side and see how tucked they are.... :furious:

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

TIJKK1220 wrote:

lammarco wrote:

changed my tire to Nitto terra grappler 265/50r20 on my stock suspension and stock 20" Jet rims :rockon:

OME life is on its way! :JEEPIN:

Not to sound like a jerk but isn't the jet 2wd?

Nope...it's 4wd... took it off road couple times with the HP tires... it was doing okay... but now I am looking for more serious off road, so I replace my tires.

TIJKK1220 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:51 am

Huh, interesting thanks for informing me! :mrgreen:

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:40 am

Bmxer524 wrote:

I'm stock for now, but just ordered OME springs, and getting Bilstein shocks. I plan on doing a top plate and clevis too. I need new tires badly and don't want to buy tires twice, making me lift early. After a few months or so I plan on getting new wheels to push the tires out. I like your stance though, even just sticking out a tad farther is perfect.

Thanks! You'll love the new ride height and other benefits. The tires stuck out just a hair more before the lift. Still looks better than shoved in the fender from the factory.[/quote]

I can't wait. Hoping for ~3" of lift. I never understood the stance either. I mean from behind it's nice, but the minute you step to the side and see how tucked they are.... :furious:

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Pretty sure it's for aerodynamics. Check out all these new eco cars, all have fenders covering the wheels pretty well so air doesn't hit them.

jjohnson1892 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:27 am

Made a delivery run for lift funds :seuss:

Texasrugby911 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 04, 2010 3:18 pm **Posts:** 196

JeepNCrowd wrote:

Texasrugby911 wrote:

I promise everyone that soon (hopefully this weekend) I will write an entire thread dedicated to this, but today I had Cragar soft 8's put on the Jeep. She's almost done, just a few minor things here and there. Here is just a teaser pic for now though. New wheels, Atthehelm's steel bumpers, and hand painted fenders. Did I mention I was in Germany? :mrgreen:

Again, I will go into great detail about what it took to get her here. This project was four years in the making.

Looks really good with the two tone(renegade style) paint and those bumpers. What kind of backspacing do you have with those soft 8's and do you have any rubbing? I'm thinking of going to those when I go up in tire size.
Atthehelm's bumpers look great too. The approach and departure angles look improved.

The backspacing for those rims is 5" I believe. With the stock sport wheels I experienced slight to moderate rub at full lock left and right. After I bought and had the new wheels installed the rubbing was eliminated completely. Not to mention the set was $350ish from summit racing, and they look awesome. I am completely satisfied with my wheel and tire set up. They stick out a little more as well and give it a more aggressive look. When I post my build thread I will include ample pictures so you can see what they look like from the front and rear.

Now that you mentioned it, The Renegade edition of the CJs were always my dream Jeeps. I may have to "Renegade" on the hood....

As far as Atthehelm's bumpers go, I could not be happier with the outcome. Morgan (Atthehelm) was super easy to work with, answered any (dumb) questions I had and even thought of a way to cut the ends off the bumpers so they would not exceed USPS weight restrictions and could be shipped to my APO box in Germany. His customer service was absolutely outstanding and exceeded any expectations I had working through the bumper project.

Bmxer524 - I would love to get my hands on a CRD engine. While vacationing to Berlin a few weeks ago, a Wrangler drove by and I could distinctly hear the clack-clack-clack of that big beautiful CRD engine. Gave me the chills.

Gageraid - I really appreciate it. Those plans are in the works, but not at the top of the list ( behind skid plates and mounting my Hi lift)

Gageraid · **Posted:** Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:05 pm

I look forward to reading all about it. You definitely have one of the top KKs here IMO.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:38 pm

Definitely can't wait for the build thread! Seeing all the pics will be the best part :rockon:

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

Just changed my exhaust with Gibson exhaust...
Picture coming soon!

:rockon:

Gageraid · **Posted:** Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:29 pm

lammarco wrote:

Just changed my exhaust with Gibson exhaust...
Picture coming soon!

:rockon:

Hope ya opted for the stainless steel one like me.

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

Gageraid wrote:

lammarco wrote:

Just changed my exhaust with Gibson exhaust...
Picture coming soon!

:rockon:

Hope ya opted for the stainless steel one like me.

No..I didn't get the stainless...I didn't even know there is an option. BTW what is the difference?

Gageraid · **Posted:** Sat Jun 22, 2013 3:59 pm

lammarco wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

lammarco wrote:

Just changed my exhaust with Gibson exhaust...
Picture coming soon!

:rockon:

Hope ya opted for the stainless steel one like me.

No..I didn't get the stainless...I didn't even know there is an option. BTW what is the difference?

The difference is better quality than a stock exhaust system. Most likely will last longer. I painted the exhaust tip that came with the system with plastidip so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

Gageraid wrote:

Hope ya opted for the stainless steel one like me.

No..I didn't get the stainless...I didn't even know there is an option. BTW what is the difference?[/quote]

The difference is better quality than a stock exhaust system. Most likely will last longer. I painted the exhaust tip that came with the system with plastidip so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.[/quote]

I just cut the tailpipe a little bit and install the oval exhaust tip (black) It is color matched with my Jeep (Kinda).

It sounds deep at the lower speed...Once I pass 40, it sounds like stock-window up...

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

Upgraded my light bar and replace with 4x 27W LED spot light--Feels like flood light. But it light up everything from top to bottom.

isomswim · **Posted:** Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:53 pm

Loaded it to the ceiling in the back and three dogs in the backseat. On our way to Nashville tonight then Dallas tomorrow. Whoop

lammarco · **Joined:** Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:37 pm **Posts:** 274

isomswim wrote:

Loaded it to the ceiling in the back and three dogs in the backseat. On our way to Nashville tonight then Dallas tomorrow. Whoop

Sounds like a fun trip! :JEEPIN:

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:15 am

Drove it to NJ and back today. Have a little over 200 miles and I'm sitting just below half a tank.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:00 am

lammarco wrote:

Upgraded my light bar and replace with 4x 27W LED spot light--Feels like flood light. But it light up everything from top to bottom.

Are those orange or yellow fog lights?

carlosburitica · **Joined:** Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:07 pm **Posts:** 309

love my new sticker. wish it was in gun metal color......

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