Technically speaking, the KJ is a un, just like the XJ, ZJ, and WJ. There are some distinct differences between a un and a unibody. AMC developed the un in the early 80's when it was designing the XJ and ZJ. Chrysler kept this design when it developed the WJ and KJ. Its cool to see this build progressing, I really like it.
All of my brackets came as part of link kits from Artec Industries. Made all the suspension geometry pretty straight forward…at $400 it was an easy decision for a budget build like this one. artecindustries.com/products/easy-4-link-kit-b-triangulated-adjustable-uppers?variant=41410918744270
And not needing to drive 3 hours to get it was sweet! Thankful for Janelle 💕! It’s definitely a bit more broken in than the original one (chain seems noticeably looser), but the seller seemed confident it would last - either way, I have a solid backup if a rebuild is needed 😅
Couple times there I heard some Gump in Ben’s voice. I can’t vote this year Love the pacer racer Love liberty biberty Love the mini monstr Love the Willy’s Love the defender - didn’t like the Jeep truck so much And the dodguar is kinda cool too. This year is pretty cool in general
A few steps closer to being done. seems like you have cut off almost as much metal as you have welded back on. Granted what you've welded back on is a bit heaver thicker metal.
Wish I would have known that you were looking for a transfer case for your Liberty I have to transfer cases for the Liberty that are the 231 version that I would have sold you for 100 to help the budget.
I really wanted a NP241OR, but man….they are expensive! They ranged from $1,300-$1,800 depending on condition 😓 If I decide I like this rig enough to swap in another case, I’ll probably spend the money to pop in an Atlas and get the same 5:1 ratio I have in MM.
Correct, an early JK/JKU (07-11) NP241, or a late TJ NP241OR will also work based on the research I did. I would have loved to have a 4:1 ratio instead of a 2.72:1 ratio, but this was fast and easy. Shift pattern and shifter changes are not something I wanted to deal with right now and I couldn’t find a 241 for less than $1,300 and this option was only $300.
Looks like you guys are having a blast .Great team work, guys .
Yeah! I Love Ben from JK Gear and Gadgets!!!
Great Seeing the Teamwork & Progress
Great work guys! I love the way this is headed.
Good to have friends that know what they are doing.
Gud to see hubby in frame working along side of Ben and you👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Ben definitely knows his stuff so you’re in good hands if he’s there!
So good to see how much of a family the off road community is and as I alway say "Teamwork makes the Dreamwork " Love you guys and gals ❤
I want this really bad. Awesome build
What a Great Video! I love how Ben and Kevin Stepped in to help! Shelia is looking so GOOD!
THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO
Love watching everyone work together!
You guys are rocking this !!!!!!! Keep it up
The front end is ALWAYS harder than the rear. The rear end is looking great thus far.
Good show today keep up the work!
Looking awesome
great as always great content very entertaining
Technically speaking, the KJ is a un, just like the XJ, ZJ, and WJ. There are some distinct differences between a un and a unibody. AMC developed the un in the early 80's when it was designing the XJ and ZJ. Chrysler kept this design when it developed the WJ and KJ. Its cool to see this build progressing, I really like it.
Great choices on the outside help.😉
I think so too. Feel lucky to call these guys friends
What brackets did you use for the links to unibody ?
All of my brackets came as part of link kits from Artec Industries. Made all the suspension geometry pretty straight forward…at $400 it was an easy decision for a budget build like this one.
artecindustries.com/products/easy-4-link-kit-b-triangulated-adjustable-uppers?variant=41410918744270
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niceeee getting a 242 w/SYE for that price.. for sure a steal.
And not needing to drive 3 hours to get it was sweet! Thankful for Janelle 💕!
It’s definitely a bit more broken in than the original one (chain seems noticeably looser), but the seller seemed confident it would last - either way, I have a solid backup if a rebuild is needed 😅
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Prepping is key... that way you exactly when and where your project went off the rails...LOL
Ain’t that the truth! Can’t wait to see you guys here in southern Utah! 😊
Couple times there I heard some Gump in Ben’s voice.
I can’t vote this year
Love the pacer racer
Love liberty biberty
Love the mini monstr
Love the Willy’s
Love the defender - didn’t like the Jeep truck so much
And the dodguar is kinda cool too. This year is pretty cool in general
Very Nice Crew... now if you can keep Ben from talking too much..lol..... ❤
A few steps closer to being done. seems like you have cut off almost as much metal as you have welded back on. Granted what you've welded back on is a bit heaver thicker metal.
Holy smokes that liberty,looks bad a$$ with those axels and tires setting there.
Wish I would have known that you were looking for a transfer case for your Liberty I have to transfer cases for the Liberty that are the 231 version that I would have sold you for 100 to help the budget.
I really wanted a NP241OR, but man….they are expensive! They ranged from $1,300-$1,800 depending on condition 😓
If I decide I like this rig enough to swap in another case, I’ll probably spend the money to pop in an Atlas and get the same 5:1 ratio I have in MM.
@MischiefMakerTV Yes, a ruby case would be great for the money. I'm still running the 231 in my sas liberty.
A jk case should bolt right in
Correct, an early JK/JKU (07-11) NP241, or a late TJ NP241OR will also work based on the research I did. I would have loved to have a 4:1 ratio instead of a 2.72:1 ratio, but this was fast and easy. Shift pattern and shifter changes are not something I wanted to deal with right now and I couldn’t find a 241 for less than $1,300 and this option was only $300.
Holley you said rock crawler. I thought you guys were building overlanders
a whole "bottle" of gas? 😂
Starting to look like a crawler. You’ll be overlanding before you know it.
🤣🤣 never!
great as always great content very entertaining