Elmer's 2005 KJ Renegade Build

[Elmer]

Decided to start a member journal as a spot to keep all my pictures, log upgrades and maintenance, etc.

2005 Jeep KJ Renegade
3.7L V6
119,000 miles

Modifications to date:
245/75r16 Treadwright Goodyear MTRs w/ Kevlar
16x7 Cragar Soft 8's
OME 927/948 springs
OME shocks
1 extra rear iso per side
1/4" top plates in front
Teraflex extended bump stops
Custom rear bump stops
Trimmed front bumper
Custom dual front hitches with d-rings
Tinted taillights, turn signals, and corner markers
Bedlined roof rails and rock sliders
Plasti-dipped emblems
20% tint all around
Rear sway bar removed
Custom rear cargo rack
Maglite mounted to rear cargo rack
Maglite-mini mounted to side of driver's seat
Husky Floor liners up front
Aux Input Adapter installed in stock stereo

 

[Elmer]

Next upgrade will be front d-rings to replace the stock tow hooks. Stock hooks have already been removed so that 6in hitch receiver tubes can be welded to the mounting brackets.

Estimated completion date: DONE

 

[Dave]

Looks good. I was just down in Md. and if I had seen your KJ I would have remembered it.

Dave

 

[Jo6pak]

I see you're going with black until they make something darker...good choice:icon_twisted:

Estimated completion date: Oct. 23, 2012

There is no such thing as a "completion date" when modding a Jeep:smokin:

 

[Elmer]

There is no such thing as a "completion date" when modding a Jeep:smokin:

Oh you are absolutely right. I just meant completion date for my front shackle mod :gr_grin:

Hitch tubes and mounting brackets are at the welding shop now and I'll be picking them up after work. A few coats of paint and on they'll go.

Thanks for the comments guys. I appreciate it!

 

[Elmer]

Just picked up my welded hitch receiver tubes. Cleaning them up then hitting them with some primer/engine enamel/clear coat and will post pics of the finished product.

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[Elmer]

Finished product:

I'm really pleased with how they turned out. Now I just need to order some shackle receivers.

 

[Elmer]

Shackle receivers have been ordered. Can't wait for that box to show up!

 

[Dave]

Really nice clean job. I like it.

Dave

 

[Elmer]

Thanks Dave. My shackle receivers should be here within the next few days. I'll probably invest in some locking hitch pins shortly thereafter. Can't have anybody stealin' my d-rings!

 

[Elmer]

Shackle receivers arrived at the local post office this morning. I'm hoping they'll be delivered today, but who knows with Hurricane Sandy looming. Will definitely update with pics as soon as they're on the Jeep.

 

[Elmer]

Shackle receivers delivered but the leasing office closed due to Sandy before I could get there to pick them up. Hoping they're open tomorrow.

 

[Elmer]

Shackles are on:

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Going to order some locking hitch pins this week but other than that I couldn't be happier with this mod.

Hmmm, what's next?

 

[Elmer]

A couple of recent pics and some better closeups of the new d-rings.

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[jeeper4life]

Looks good man!

 

[Luke]

Man you really attacked that bumper

Lookin' good!

 

[Elmer]

Man you really attacked that bumper

Lookin' good!

Thanks man, all that extra plastic had to go

Mounted a pair of Maglites inside my KJ last night.

Steel zip-tied a Maglite Mini to the driver's side seat bracket, and mounted a 3 D-cell Maglite to the bottom of my cargo rack using Maglite mounts.

 

[Elmer]

Looks like my mpg has gone up considerably since changing out the spark plugs. They were definitely ready to be changed, looked like these were the originals. All six were gapped at .080+, even though the dealer assured me that all regular maintenance was performed by the previous owner. Am I surprised? Not really.



Posting this for my own reference.

118,900 - Front differential fluid
118,900 - Spark plugs

 

[Elmer]

Installed a P.I.E. Aux Input Adapter last night. Ran the wires through the glovebox. The sound quality is excellent and I can finally get rid of my CD case and Sirius radio receiver!

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[Luke]

Looks good .. I love how DC put that graphic there with the arrow lol

even the graphic for the hidden manual slot is hidden ...:happy175: