Dalton KJ Renegade Build

[dalton]

It drives amazing, it feels COMPLETELY different, and i got it aligned as soon as i finished. Getting some treadwrights soon

 

[speedracerbubba]

Good stuff, dalton! Looks good!

I was surprised at how nice the ride is after the 927/948 settled in after a few hundred miles.

Your build is one I and probably many others are interested in because you're starting off young and on the right foot.

 

[dalton]

Thank you all for the compliments and the encouragement- i will post pics of wheelin and the build progression. I have ALOT that i want to do, money is the limit as im pretty technically sound. As of now the list as is:

Front recovery points (almost finished)
Winch mount ( i got a warn winch from a friend for $100)
Bedline rocker pannels
CB
custom sliders
custom roof rack

Anyways heres some pics from today testin out the new lift:

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It doesnt look it, but this hill is actually very steep and i almost rolled. Scariest moment as a driver by far....

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[JeepINgeek]

what are you doing for a winch mount?

 

[dalton]

Either something similar to one of these two:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=50981&hilit=winch+mount

http://detoursusa.com/kjbackbone.php

Or

A friend an i had a front winch bumper designed just never got around to building it- i may build that in my metal fab class at school. Ill post pics and ideas as i figure out which route i wanna go. Here is a link to the bumper design: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=53898

 

[Midgear]

http://detoursusa.com/kjbackbone.php

why have I not ever seen or heard of this before.. that looks like a great solution to someone that can't afford an entire ARB bumper setup.

shame it's currently unavailable..

 

[dalton]

I dont really wanna drop 350 for the winch mount so i may just try and make my own. We'll see what happens.

Since my last post i have installed 2 front receiver hitch tow points and am getting D rings for them tomorrow, and have pounded the pinch welds in preparation for new tires. Oh and for future reference for everyone pounding their pinch welds, do NOT use a cutting torch to heat the metal lolconfused2.gif, no matter how far back you keep the flame, the plastic melts and bondo and fiberglass becomes your friend

 

[dalton]

Got a friends old bumper and decided to put it on. I need to relocate my washer bottle now.

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[ptsb5a]

Slow down dude, we can't keep up!!

Keep up the awesome work Dalton. It reflects well on you.

 

[dalton]

Thats what happens when your 16 and out of school I have 3 friends that all have different Jeeps (XJ, TJ, and a J20) so we help each other out.

 

[dalton]

Relocated the Stock washer bottle and made a write up: http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?p=506121#post506121

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Sorry i post for every small thing i do. I'm kinda using it as a journal so i can remember when and what all Ive done.

Lift= $707
D Rings= $26
Misc. Electrical= $13
Rattle Cans= $15
TOTAL INVESTED IN JEEP SO FAR: $761

 

[Midgear]

LOLWUT?!

this forum NEEDS more people like you dalton. love seein' shit like this

 

[JeepOwner07]

it IS a Journal, post what you want, this is YOUR space on the forum, i like seeing what ya did and will do

 

[dalton]

WOOT! Just ordered some Treadwright MTs! $527 shipped to my door. Should be here in about a week- 265/70/16s(biggringift)(mud)

 

[dalton]

Tires are here! i sold my renegade rims on CL, buying a set of Pro Comp series 98 rims- should be here thursday. http://www.4wheelparts.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=PCW98-6765
Up on jackstands, it still looks Sweet!

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[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Gonna look good sittin on the ground, Dalton!

 

[dalton]

They're here! :big_banana_Dance::big_banana_Dance:

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[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Awesome, Dalton

That's a sweet KJ dude.

 

[dalton]

Thank You!:banana-mario:

i love that little guy^^

 

[Clyde Frog]

It looks so sexy with them thar tires!