What to do...

[tommudd]

there is no point for him to get a ******** lift that will feel wierd on the road. Every kit will feel different so he may look into something that will make the city driving more comfortable.

:smokin:
:shrug:
Good lift kit will make on road and off road better
Not sure what you are talking about on every kit will feel different
Full spring kits are all almost the same except choosing spring rate :yawn:

 

[martin_metal_88]

In my experience, Not on a KJ, Some lift are very stiff while other are like walking on a spring.

 

[Neb1373]

How about a brush guard? Not one that goes around the headlights, but something that comes up and has some fog light holes? Don't really want to mount the fogs directly to the front bumper.

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I like the first one but don't know if it has fog light mounts, and I know the second one is non functional, I woul like one to mount d-rings to for actual pulling. Any suggestions?

 

[Neb1373]

Darn, the first one is a matrix and they go for $750, for that I'd better just get an arb. Looking for maybe a $200 one.

 

[Neb1373]

http://4wheelonline.com/Hella_500_Series_Black_Series_Halogen.169959.631953

 

[NJallDAY]

Darn, the first one is a matrix and they go for $750, for that I'd better just get an arb. Looking for maybe a $200 one.

Good luck. Im pretty much in love with the matrix but i can justify spending that kind of cash. If you find a decent brushguard/bumper for $200 tell me where you got it lol.

You could get one of those "un-functional" brush guards and then mount a hitch to the front. That way you have the look your going for and you can also use it to pull with, not to mention it will be cheaper then a full steel bumper with d rings. And just keep in mind that when you ad that kind of weight your springs are guna sag out faster.

 

[Porkchop]

Anyone know the weight of the matrix?

 

[tommudd]

Anyone know the weight of the matrix?

I have one ( Matrix) out in the garage , I'll see what it weighs afterwhile

 

[tommudd]

In my experience, Not on a KJ, Some lift are very stiff while other are like walking on a spring.

Sounds like the old days when they made one set of springs fit everything.
Todays suspension systems are designed for the vehicle. I can remember back in the 70s some setups rode like buckboards
Not anymore

 

[tommudd]

Good luck. Im pretty much in love with the matrix but i can justify spending that kind of cash. If you find a decent brushguard/bumper for $200 tell me where you got it lol.

You could get one of those "un-functional" brush guards and then mount a hitch to the front. That way you have the look your going for and you can also use it to pull with, not to mention it will be cheaper then a full steel bumper with d rings. And just keep in mind that when you ad that kind of weight your springs are guna sag out faster.

Get what you pay for and if you mount one of those cheap A** brush guards you can't mount a hitch

 

[martin_metal_88]

ARB bumper sounds good to me , light bar maybe?

 

[4x4kayak2112]

Get what you pay for and if you mount one of those cheap A** brush guards you can't mount a hitch

Well atleast not without a torch and a welder.....hahaha!!!

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[Neb1373]

Well, mounting to the bumper renny style it is! I just hope these dimensions are the same for the 05+ because this is an 02-04, if anyone can confirm that would just be awesome!

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[tommudd]

Bumpers different , frame is the same width etc

 

[Porkchop]

I have one ( Matrix) out in the garage , I'll see what it weighs afterwhile

Thanks I should have knew you would know and just PMed you. Thinking maybe its better for the boat than just a front hitch.
Thanks again for when you get time.

 

[Neb1373]

Well. Ordered my hella 500s today. Couldn't see the worth of the piaas. Probably gonna upgrade the bulb a bit though and install on the bumper Friday. Again, thank you all for any information.

 

[Torx]

The factory headlight harness set up is crap! The best investment I made to my Libby was installing a headlight relay harness. This alone will generally make any headlight bulbs you install brighter by getting a full 12volts or more to your headlight bulbs.

Painless Performance: 9004 & 9007 Headlight Bulb Conversion Harness OffRoad

 

[Neb1373]

The factory headlight harness set up is crap! The best investment I made to my Libby was installing a headlight relay harness. This alone will generally make any headlight bulbs you install brighter by getting a full 12volts or more to your headlight bulbs.

Painless Performance: 9004 & 9007 Headlight Bulb Conversion Harness OffRoad

Ouch! Not saying that the factory harness is the greatest, but did it really make a $250 difference? It's 2 relays, 4 male/female plugs, and a few feet of wire... I will definitely try a little more research. All the site says is "more power to the bulbs" sorry, but I like numbers, or even pictures showing the difference.

 

[Neb1373]

Hmmm... 13.17v vs 14.16 on a sport track install I just found. That does sound decent.

http://www.eautoworks.com/Putco-9004--9007-Heavy-Duty-Headlight-Upgrade-Wiring-Harness-PRD7536.aspx

$45 sounds a bit better

And jegs has the same painless harness for $175, I guess you do pay for quality

 

[Neb1373]

well i am trying to get to the install. i have the grill off right now and am trying to find a place to access the inside of the bumper to install the lights. on the 02-04's there is a large opening in the bumper to see up there, on the 06+ i have the tow hook holes but am not seeing ANYTHING. i posted in the how to section on how to find a how to not listed, i have tried forum searches, i have tried google searches and have not come up with anything. you cant get thru the back of the grill, from the bottom of the bumper, or from the tow hook holes... any help would be greatly appreciated.