New KJ owner

[Usmccjk]

Alright, I am sure I should have read and searched around more, but, I am the proud owned of a incredibly low miles '06 KJ. That being said, where do I start? I am born and raised XJ. I require off road ability. I live in the sticks in Colorado and cannot deal with a grocery getter Jeep. Any help would be awesome.

 

[tommudd]

Well now, I suggest reading on here and LOSTJEEPs , whole lot of info on many types of different ways to build one. Just read ask questions, get a budget together of what you like to spend . if looking at lifts stay away from spacers/ Skyjacker , Rustys, RRO and you'll be in pretty good shape.
Make a list of what you'd like and someone on here will tell you if it will work or way off base
There are lifts/skids/bumpers/ and all kinds of things for your " grocery getter" mine never came with that option though.....

 

[Usmccjk]

Perhaps I should clarify a bit. Wife needs a grocery getter. I need an off roader. Budget isn't really a problem. Looking at OME lift solutions. My DD is a POS Cadillac. I have seen some seriously baddass KJs. I wanna get there. That said, it needs to be able to go pick up dog food at the shop too. I honestly don't know where to start on my newest project.

 

[tommudd]

Here you go, 2 daily drivers that take their owners to work, play, and even get groceries at times :icon_lol:
Silver one 3.5 inches of lift, 245-75-16s , 4.10s belongs to John3:17
Black one 4.25 inches of lift, 265-75-16s , 4.10s belongs to me

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[tommudd]

Perhaps I should clarify a bit. Wife needs a grocery getter. I need an off roader. Budget isn't really a problem. Looking at OME lift solutions. My DD is a POS Cadillac. I have seen some seriously baddass KJs. I wanna get there. That said, it needs to be able to go pick up dog food at the shop too. I honestly don't know where to start on my newest project.

OME and Ironman are both good lifts. Have ran and installed both.

 

[tlrtucker]

Hey a local guy - I live about 20 minutes from you, on Green Mountain in Lakewood. I used to blast through Indian Hills on my motorcycles back in the day....

If you have about $2k+ to throw at a lift, go with the 4.25" adjusta struts that Tom's running. If you wanna keep it under $1k (lift only) go with OME 927's. That's what I'm running. Come check out my set up any time.

 

[Bmxer524]

OME 927/948 springs will get you 2.5" of lift, Ironman will get you about 2.25". Both will run $7-800. Want to go higher you can add a clevis lift, top plate, and extra rear isolators for 3.5" of lift. Only problem is you'll need upper a-arms around 3". No big deal, but that lift jumps to $12-1300.

Or as said, get the JBA adjust-a-strut system. The front alone costs $1500(same fore 2-4+"). Then add rear springs and shocks and miscellaneous.

 

[tlrtucker]

Here's a 3" lift, check my signature for what I'm running...

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[Usmccjk]

Thanks all! TLR... Mon thru Fri I make magic happen at the Wildflower Cafe in Evergreen. Swing by sometime, we can chat about all things Jeep.

 

[wheeee32]

Welcome. Read through the lift threads. Tons of good info there. I'm actually going to switch my fronts to the JBA adjust-a-strut setup when I'm not on a detachment somewhere. You are a lucky man to live where you do. You are close to my favorite concert venue as well.

 

[Dave]

Welcome.


Dave

 

[Usmccjk]

I assume you mean Red Rocks? Best place in the world to see a show. Hands down.

 

[wheeee32]

I assume you mean Red Rocks? Best place in the world to see a show. Hands down.

Most definitely.:happy160::rockit::Rock on: