What have you done to your KK lately

ajohns1288 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:42 pm

Just got my ARB diff cover installed. If I did it again I'd take the sway bar and maybe track bar off for more room. Now I smell like gear oil... :furious:

Also started working on a flag/whip mount for the dunes. It's just two pieces of 3/4" square tube welded in a T that will mount to the torx PS cooler screws. I am going to tap the leg of the T with a 1/8" NPT and throw a quick connect on there to mount the pole to.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:08 am

John3:17 wrote:

Gageraid wrote:

I'll keep everyone updated if my mod shows any improvements.
This is something I've been researching for a very long time. While tinkering around with my friend's Subaru, we bounced a few ideas off each other and came up with this.
The material you see is a automotive floor mat cut to the size I wanted. I took some measurements, made holes, and used 2 zip ties on each side utilizing the existing holes for the factory air dam. :grim:

Gageraid, you might as well just buy a ground effects kit and figure out a quick disconnect for it. :ROTFL:

The joke is on you if this works!
Mocked up spats for the rear today. Not sure if I'll install them or not. I want to see the results from the front ones first.

TIJKK1220 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:23 am

Flexed the new suspension a little bit

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

Got this today :grim:

Just wash and wax the jeep... :JEEPIN:

lfhoward · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:53 pm

Engine swap progress today. Kudos to http://www.bobwarksliberty.com in Lower Merion, PA for doing a great job.

Here's where we stand currently:

Out with the old:

And in with the new (coming up next):

Intake manifold, valve covers, and oil pan to be swapped over, but it comes with an all-new water pump and precision-machined internals.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:31 pm

Looks good, Lauren.

knightenforcer · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:39 pm

Ok, guys been busy but I finally
was able to get 2 sound clips for you guys
(Bmxer, Dcbelcher, 12KK,etc..)
One is in cab sound with the windows closed.

The other is revving from the outside

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Morgan, The bumper came in today...Sweeeeet! Thanks!
Got a couple friends who helped with the mock up...
Just got to paint it

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dcbelcher26 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:24 pm

knightenforcer wrote:

Ok, guys been busy but I finally
was able to get 2 sound clips for you guys
(Bmxer, Dcbelcher, 12KK,etc..)
One is in cab sound with the windows closed.

The other is revving from the outside

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Morgan, The bumper came in today...Sweeeeet! Thanks!
Got a couple friends who helped with the mock up...
Just got to paint it

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Sounds awesome, i love it

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At The Helm · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:41 pm

ajohns1288 wrote:

Just got my ARB diff cover installed. If I did it again I'd take the sway bar and maybe track bar off for more room. Now I smell like gear oil... :furious:

Next time jack up the rear end, the track bar moves up giving you more space to work with.

The winters sure haven't been kind to your Jeep! Por15 time?

At The Helm · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:51 pm

dcbelcher26 wrote:

knightenforcer wrote:

Ok, guys been busy but I finally
was able to get 2 sound clips for you guys
(Bmxer, Dcbelcher, 12KK,etc..)
One is in cab sound with the windows closed.

The other is revving from the outside

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Morgan, The bumper came in today...Sweeeeet! Thanks!
Got a couple friends who helped with the mock up...
Just got to paint it

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Sounds awesome, i love it

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Did you already have your plastic bumper off waiting for the Fedex truck :rockon:

?
The second time it goes on after it's been installed once is a lot easier. I know your just mocking up and test fitting, but you can adjust the turn signal mounts a bit to get them lined up better.. Looks good though have a fun camping trip!!!

knightenforcer · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:59 pm

Atthehelm wrote:

Did you already have your plastic bumper off waiting for the Fedex truck :rockon:

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The second time it goes on after it's been installed once is a lot easier. I know your just mocking up and test fitting, but you can adjust the turn signal mounts a bit to get them lined up better.. Looks good though have a fun camping trip!!!

LOL, you know it

FedEx came early just as my friend was pulling up,
he didn't even have to take it out of the truck

Thanks!
Will post updated pics when we're done. :JEEPIN:

toy4everyseason · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:41 pm

ajohns1288 wrote:

Also started working on a flag/whip mount for the dunes. It's just two pieces of 3/4" square tube welded in a T that will mount to the torx PS cooler screws. I am going to tap the leg of the T with a 1/8" NPT and throw a quick connect on there to mount the pole to.

Are you talking about the 2 screws that hold the PS cooler to the plastic support seen through the bumper opening? I would caution against that since any impact or force on those screws could pull those screws out or break the plastic mounting points and would leave PS cooler unsecured. How about a piece of flat plate steel screwed into the metal cross member at top of the bumper opening, the same place the factory tow hooks mount to?

JeepNCrowd · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:03 pm

Added the rear auto locker (LOKKA) today. Not much to see.

Anyways. After driving it home and testing it in a parking lot with tight turns forward and reverse, I must say it is a lot quieter than I thought it'd be Though people in parking lots may look at me a little funny now. There is a ratcheting sound around the corners, and it has an occasional tendency to pull straight (hard to explain) while driving on the highway. I was already practicing the street driving techniques before I installed it so it didn't take much getting used to. Now to see how it handle in the rain and on the trail (this weekend). I am now officially a 3WD Jeep. In your face Jeep Wrangler Moab, FJ Cruser, and H2/3's with your fancy rear locker. Not up to the Rubicons yet though. One day, one day.

silverkk · **Joined:** Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:27 pm **Posts:** 637

Quick question has anyone used Rocky road outfitters control arms ???

Ted15 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:47 pm

silverkk wrote:

Quick question has anyone used Rocky road outfitters control arms ???

seriously? Do a search and you'll find some very dissatisfied people who have.

ajohns1288 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:54 pm

Atthehelm wrote:

ajohns1288 wrote:

Just got my ARB diff cover installed. If I did it again I'd take the sway bar and maybe track bar off for more room. Now I smell like gear oil... :furious:

Next time jack up the rear end, the track bar moves up giving you more space to work with.

The winters sure haven't been kind to your Jeep! Por15 time?

I had it jacked up halfway, but ever since the lift, I haven't been able to easily get to full axle droop with my floor jack. Guess I should get a bigger one. I am planning on POR15ing the track bar, trans crossmember, and sliders when I get them from JCR. Also my LCAs and axles if there is enough in the can.

silverkk · **Joined:** Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:27 pm **Posts:** 637

Ted15 wrote:

silverkk wrote:

Quick question has anyone used Rocky road outfitters control arms ???

seriously? Do a search and you'll find some very dissatisfied people who have.

just saying this forum is to help answer questions and help eachother out all I got from this statement is it's been said before clearly I haven't seen it or I wouldn't be asking so again I ask again has anyone used rockyroadoutfitters outfitters control arms

lfhoward · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:24 pm

KK is still in the shop. It is raining cats & dogs here today and the forecast calls for 3-5 inches of rain in the Philly area! So glad I have a friend's spare '96 Tacoma to get around in. :rockon:

lfhoward · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:31 pm

silverkk wrote:

Ted15 wrote:

silverkk wrote:

Quick question has anyone used Rocky road outfitters control arms ???

seriously? Do a search and you'll find some very dissatisfied people who have.

just saying this forum is to help answer questions and help eachother out all I got from this statement is it's been said before clearly I haven't seen it or I wouldn't be asking so again I ask again has anyone used rockyroadoutfitters outfitters control arms

I do not have any personal experience with the RRO control arms, but have been on this board long enough to know that some folks have had issues with fitment and build quality. This is not always the case for everybody, but it seems like a gamble to go with RRO when Al's A Arms always get such good reviews. I run Al's upper control arms with my lift and they work great. http://jeepinbyal.com/jeep-liberty-2008-2012-kk/jeep-liberty-kk-upper-a-arms.html

knightenforcer · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:20 pm

Here she is

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