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  1. UKKJ

    KJ or not to KJ

    Hello. Returning disciple here... maybe... My list has been narrowed down to Jeep KJ V6...or Mitsubishi Shogun (Montero) Please make my decision for me! :) ...and if anyone wants to come across here and buy my Impreza, I would be much obliged! (saw a imported 3.7V6 Renegade a few...
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    Lifted KJ for $5200 in New Jersey - CL find

    how much to post to the UK? :)
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    KJ gone... A UK perspective

    Hi y'all! Well the KJ has gone, nearly 2 years of bliss! Didn't do much as much trailing as I wanted, but it had some tests... It was used twice as a fast course car for UK rally events, once with a professional co-driver... the thing was foot to the boards 70-80mph through forestry... our...
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    Lift

    I thought it was standard practice to jack the body up with wood on a Toyota?? A lot of these guys are just poseurs anyway. #-o There are a lot of Hilux's (Tacoma??) over here with the 'bodies' jacked with wood.. note NOT suspension. Doesn't look very aesthetically pleasing does it??
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    iPod Nano 2nd Gen w/Mopar Connector

    Bennett.. Your priorities are all wrong.. Ipod then frivilous Scooby purchase, not the other way round! :) :)
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    Rear Brakes

    Hi, The KJ has a Disc Brake and a Hub Brake on the rear. The brakes 'shoes' are used for the E-Brake (Handbrake) and the 'pads' are used for normal driving. It sounds like you need to change the pads, and I would possibly check the level on the handbrake material. I do no have the...
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    Lift

    Replace both Springs and Shocks for steel rods approximately 3" longer than current shocker. :^o Nice Pic BTW 8-[ Ps. If you try this and don't crash, please tell me... alternatively buy a proper lift, save up if you have to like the rest of us.. You can get plastic spacers, I...
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    I got a new grille Guard

    Fouros Sweet A bar.. What are the mountings like?? are they strong???.. i notice a lot of those A bars are cosmetic... I notice you said they have recovery points so I am guessing it is quite strong?? BTW...Those aren't BFG AT's any more are they!!! hahahaha Mark..Fellow Extreme Sporter
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    KJ Country Detailing Thread

    WOW 8-[ 8-[ I cannot believe how much stuff you lads use... Impressive.. My regime is a little easier than yours... 1, Use Bosch Pressure washer to get rid off grit etc 2, Wash with $5 wash and wax from ASDA (wal-mart) with woolen mitt 3, Use $6 alloy wheel cleaner from same place...
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    KnockyDaJeep meets Cousin Nitro!

    The door mirrors are cool!
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    First lifts available for KJ over here

    Look at this... Only £250... ($468) That Auction Site <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeep-KJ-liberty-01-on-2-5-inch-lift-kit_W0QQitemZ280007808518QQihZ018QQcategoryZ116508QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"> Plastic Lift! </a> What do you think to this....?? (whistle) (whistle) (whistle)...
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    Should I buy a new shape??

    Marlon, See thats the thing.. i think the older KJ looks more rugged... The bumper/indicator area is tougher.. and I dislike the new grille...all the limiteds here now have chrome ones...kerchow And from the right angle, the oldie looks tough! I am talking myself into keeping it...
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    Black KJ.... enuff said

    Modified my front plate today.. Illegal, but never mind.. ,,,its only wrong if you get caught!
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    Should I buy a new shape??

    A UK renny
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    Should I buy a new shape??

    You can't get Rennys new any more over here..and they only did CRD. The rennys were different also, 2 roof lights, sport trim and a few other differences.. Sport or Limited only now
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    Should I buy a new shape??

    I have just been down to the dealer to get some work done and they are trying to get me into a new KJ... ...They have bought too may petrol ones are trying to offload... Thats one hell of a saving!! (probably now comparable with US pricing!!) Thing is, I prefer the older shape... Then...
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    BALL JOINT FAILURE INFO...PLEASE READ

    Just had the worn Near side Ball joint replaced under warranty at Jeep Dealer...NOT UNDER RECALL Apparently, UK dealers are rolling out the recall in November.. Why they didn't change mine while it is up in the air is mad...although they may not be able to charge DC yet.. Recall details...
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    Jeep dealer trying to rip me off??? (Lots of Pics)

    Many thanks for that.. I have no issue changing the rotors, and i can source EBC parts (Discs and Pads) for £120. (I worked for Ford WRC team in the Colin McRae/Sainz era) It is a principal thing, These Genuine Jeep discs have lasted 7000 miles, which indicates another issue somewhere...
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    Jeep dealer trying to rip me off??? (Lots of Pics)

    I am invited to a meeting with the dealer principal on saturday.. Will be interesting... I will ask him about ball joint recalls for the UK KJ owners
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    Black KJ.... enuff said

    Cheers all!!. Luckily! The badges didn't come off in one piece.. so they are not available.. =D> I have polished it in the past!! a combination of Auto Glym and Meguiars Nxt Generation... Just yesterday I only washed and chamoised... Have just received my trail rated badge form...
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