oddballs KJ

[oddball]

I have quite a shopping / to do list but here's my KJ -

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My '02 Limited (Build date 9/01). This KJ is still "pre-lowered" stock.

KJ mods to date include;
Armor: Skidrow engine & ****** skids, Kilby Tank Skid,
(Mopar front skid came on new vehicle).
Tires: BFG AT ko LT255/70R/16 on stock Limited Wheels.
Differentials / Lockers: DTT in D30a / PowerTrax.No-Slip in Chrysler 8.25
Poison Spyder Rock Ring on 8.25 differential.
Recovery: Mopar tow hooks (front) -- Hidden Hitch (rear) w/ D Ring Shackle.
Suspension / Steering: Stock w/ Moog ball joints. Amsoil fluid.
Flowmaster Super 44 Offroad Muffler (w/ new muffler flange Dynomax p/n 51002).
Smoked Lens Turn Signal / Parking Lights (front).
Dupli-Color Bed Liner (center section front bumper, door strip panels & rear center section bumper).


Not really mods but additional stuff includes;
Brakes: Fremax Dry Rotors (XB51456) w/ Wagner Thermo Quite pads.
Rear- Wagner Drums & Premium shoes.
Electronics: Cobra 75 WXST (tuned / peaked), Firestik SS204A door jamb mount (w/ P259 connector), Firestik FL4B ( 4' ft) antenna.
Engine: Amsoil EAA201 drop-in air filter.
Denso Iridium Plugs.
Goodyear Gatorback Belt & tensioner assy.
Amsoil full synthetic motor oil & filter.
Amsoil ATF+4 (compatible) synthetic trans fluid.
Amsoil Severe Gear 75w110 synthetic (in both diffs).
Amsoil Synthetic Power Steering Fluid.
Amsoil DOT 3 High Performance Brake Fluid.
C-cell Maglite w/ "Jeep" brand logo. (QuickFist Mounts).
Kidde B,C Fire extingushier.
Rain-X Wiper blades.
Wagner "Tru-View" headlights.
(zero glare with longer visability at night).
RRO spare tire extender.
ProComp 2x20 & 3x30 recovery straps.
Antique Bar Beer Bottle Opener - Rear Bumper.

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Mods to-do list (parts laying in my garage right now):
Install Flowmaster 44 OR mufffler, then install both Skidrow ****** & transfer case skid plates.
Install custom fabbed light bar on front bumper, and install 6" KC titanium slimlites.
Install Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (5 slot) hood louvers.

To buy / future mod list:
Rock Lizard SuperSkinks.
(99% sure because I really like the look & protection).
Lift it. - Most likely a Frankenlift (OME / Rancho) kit.
BlackRock matte black steel wheels on Interco TrXus STS All-Terrain Radial Tires.
ARB Air Lockers (front & rear).
Rock Lizard steel replacement roof bars.
Black Widow Basket w/ faring.
Husky floor mats / liners front & rear & cargo area.
EBC front brake pads.

And who knows what else for my daily driver?

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

ThunderbirdJunkie is digging the LH-platform-car spare!

No, he's being serious...

It doesn't look LOWERED like all stock KJs do to ThunderbirdJunkie...did you clevis it and add isolators or something?

 

[wheeee32]

Very nice ride. I almost went with a black Liberty but then my brain said there's no way you'll be able to keep it clean for more than an hour.

 

[2003renegade]

i like the d ring on the hitch.. i def need one of those

 

[ridenby]

Nice,well kept.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Looks great. Black is one on of my favorite colors...


And I see you're in Elmhurst. I used to work there, and lived in St. John, IN....miss it.

 

[oddball]

ThunderbirdJunkie is digging the LH-platform-car spare!

No, he's being serious...

It doesn't look LOWERED like all stock KJs do to ThunderbirdJunkie...did you clevis it and add isolators or something?

The previous owner bent the 5th Limited alloy wheel and replaced it with that cheap crap.

No. Nothing has been done to the suspension as far as lifting. The KJ build date is Sept 2001 so (as you know) that makes it a "pre-lowered" model, and from what I was told, the springs & shocks are original. I guess they've held up well considering Just today the odo rolled over to 90,000 miles.

Nice! What size tire is that?

255/70R/16. The only rub (when new) was at full lock on the fog light door. I determined this from the light scuff marks on the plastic fog light doors.

I edited the original post with mods / current to-do tasks / future mod plans.


Thanks everyone for the positive replies.

 

[Dave]

Nice.....another Black KJ.....

Dave

 

[oddball]

Thanks.

You know, I'd never buy a new Jeep in black if I planned to wheel it (off-road), but they are the best looking KJ's, especially when clean!

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Thanks.

You know, I'd never buy a new Jeep in black if I planned to wheel it (off-road), but they are the best looking KJ's, especially when clean!

If I couldn't of gotten my Light Khaki one, black all the way...

My WJ was black....

 

[jeepfrog]

How you doin'?

As always - nice KJ, oddball

 

[Vranes17]

would you mind taking a picture of the front of the hood (close up) of that latch, i wanted to get one for mine..

 

[Dave]

Thanks.

You know, I'd never buy a new Jeep in black if I planned to wheel it (off-road), but they are the best looking KJ's, especially when clean!

Mine is full of trail rash but you don't notice it until you get close. That, and it is dirty/muddy a lot on the outside. I need it buffed out. The inside is spotless, except for the bottom of the drivers door that was all mud splatter that I forgot to clean after the last time out. So black isn't that bad really.

Dave

 

[oddball]

would you mind taking a picture of the front of the hood (close up) of that latch, i wanted to get one for mine..

Huh? What latch? If you're talking about that piece on the grill, it's a bicycle flag holder from Wallmart, which I painted Rustoleum "Hammered" black for a off-road flag.

Mine is full of trail rash but you don't notice it until you get close.

Dave

Mine is too. The photo's here hide it well.

 

[kb0nly]

I was just going to ask what that was on the grille!

 

[sport]

Where can I find out more about the Wagner True view headlights?

 

[oddball]

"Product Quote -
Wagner TruView is a Headlamp So Revolutionary, Even Other Drivers Will See Better!

Provides a truer, whiter light for improved driver visibility without projecting offensive glare to oncoming drivers
Engineered with exclusive SpectraFilter technology - a special glass that filters out harsh light"

http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-Lighting-Products-Headlamp-Replacement/dp/B000BW0DE0

These bulbs are the best I've ever owned.

 

[jnaut]

Thanks.

You know, I'd never buy a new Jeep in black if I planned to wheel it (off-road), but they are the best looking KJ's, especially when clean!

Always with the negative waves, Moriarty!

Keep a coat of wax on it for when it's on the road. Yeah, you get pinstriped, but my plan is to own this vehicle to the end. Either its end or my end, whichever comes first. You can always repaint.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

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(lol) Nobody else noticed that? Cheers Oddball!

Ooh.......does that come as a hitch receiver cover????

 

[matthewp]

Ooh.......does that come as a hitch receiver cover????

Like this?