Recent content by HoosierJeeper
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Survey on AT tires being used
Toyo OC AT3s on the KJ still, Nitto Recon Grapplers on the JL.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #30
- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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P Rated All terrain Tires vs P Rated Light Weight Rugged Terrains for Best Fuel Economy?
Makes a huge difference - rotational mass has like a 4x factor. So 10 pounds of rotational mass is like 40 pounds of mass in the Jeep. Multiply that by 4 wheels, an extra 160 pounds. Check out the Toyo Open Country AT3, very light weight tire but does great on and off road. Same with Nitto Terra...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #2
- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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2007 lift recommendation help
Honestly, the stock suspension is trash - I took mine off at 79k miles back in 2010 when the KJ was 5 years old, I can't imagine how it'd be now especially with the extra weight of the winch thrown in. It was already sagged 1.5" at that point. OME will make you love the KJ - still one of the...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #3
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Smooth start and idle but Rough acceleration
Been there done that!- HoosierJeeper
- Post #9
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Smooth start and idle but Rough acceleration
Are you getting any misfires?- HoosierJeeper
- Post #4
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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New tires on the JL
Got my new tires on the JLU - went with the Nitto Recon Grapplers. Wanted a lightweight tire (these only weigh 52 lbs each for a 35" tire (well, 34.3" versus 34.5" so less than 1/4" difference, whereas most others were load range C or E and weighed well over 60 lbs). Have always had good luck...- HoosierJeeper
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- Forum: Wrangler
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Remove front diff without removing control arms?
I think that's what a lot of people do. Sounds reasonable to me.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #11
- Forum: How To
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Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build
We never got the diesel ones here, only for the D5s. I've heard so many bad things lol. The gas V8s are solid IMO.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #14
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build
I'd say it comes down to size and what is in the best condition given your budget. The KJ is more old school which has its advantages and is way easier to get parts for quickly (LR3 still has good part availability but just have to order them usually). The KJ is much more nimble off road. The...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #12
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build
I've had a LR3 and KJ together for most of their lives (KJ since 07 and LR3 since 2010). I'd say they are equal in terms of cost to own. LR3 is still on all original drivetrain (KJ needed a trans at 166k). They both need random stuff when they get up there in miles. I think it just comes down to...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #10
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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What did you do to your jeep today?
aligning the JL is easy, just need a tape measure and something flat to put on each of the wheels to get your measurements! toe is the only thing adjustable from the factory.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #26,370
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
yes those look the same!- HoosierJeeper
- Post #11
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
Shocks don't provide any lift, the springs do, so not sure what Bilstein means. I'd probably go with whatever you are running in the front series wise. But probably won't make too much a difference. Make sure you get the longer ones for the lift. The spring will lift it 2.5" because it's...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #9
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
Compare the spring rate of those to the OME, I bet they are super soft. So you'll have a stiff front end and loose rear end, not great for off roading.- HoosierJeeper
- Post #7
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.
Are you thinking of just keeping the rough country stuff in the back (spacers and shocks?) I bet even with the spacer, it's hardly above new stock height (measure from the hub to bottom of the fender flare, new stock is around 19.75", but they typically sag 2" or more - even when I first lifted...- HoosierJeeper
- Post #4
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
