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Title: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: kIT on December 26, 2008, 11:35:35 PM

Hey guys, I'm new to this and I'm no tech oriented.   My buddy recommended that I go to Modern to get my lift done on my 02 KJ Sport.   What would you guys recommend if I have a $1000-2000 budget?   I'm looking into at least a 2.5" lift.   And what are my options on tires?   Would 32's fit?  What lift kit do u guys recommend?   :-[

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: frenchy on December 27, 2008, 12:20:53 AM

CHANDA precision motorworks 287-3350 for all your 4x4 needs!

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: dunl on December 27, 2008, 09:10:38 AM

Before you run off anywhere, you need to do your research (which you;re doing, good for you).

Here's  a KJ owner's forum..check around here a bit:
http://www.lostkjs.com/forum/phpBB2/

Also, he hasn't been on here since October, but if you PM him he might respond.  Look for "m0th" (m - zero - t-h)...he used to have a kick arse Green KJ, not sure but I think he still has it. He'd probably love to talk to another KJ owner, as you guys are kinda rare.

Dunl

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: hps4evr on December 27, 2008, 10:30:17 AM

i used to wheel with a guy that had a lifted kj, he sais the only good lift is the Frankenlift. its a mix of the best parts from all the lift kits out there for the kj. apparently there are a bunch of different lifts but they all have weak points. ive seen the old man emu kit, it looked pretty good. and Deaver has rear springs for the kj as well. good luck, do some research though.

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: dunl on December 27, 2008, 11:03:56 AM

I believe that was what m0th was running too.

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: hps4evr on December 28, 2008, 12:07:18 PM

http://www.boulderbars.com/kjproducts.htm
thats the link to the frankenlift

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: big black dodge on December 28, 2008, 05:48:45 PM

i thought with a 2.5" spacer you can fit 35's on them - look awesome too.   would loose a lot of power though, especially if you have an auto.

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: P-Dubb on December 28, 2008, 06:24:51 PM

ive never seen one of these done up...

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on December 29, 2008, 12:11:15 AM

Quote from: big black dodge on December 28, 2008, 05:48:45 PM

i thought with a 2.5" spacer you can fit 35's on them - look awesome too.   would loose a lot of power though, especially if you have an auto.

Depends if you are talking a KJ ( Liberty) or a JK (Wrangler).  Seems everyone is talking Liberty.

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: big black dodge on December 29, 2008, 07:03:55 AM

just saw the title and assumed a JK.  if it's a liberty, than nevermind

Title: Re: Getting lifted in Calgary - KJ 02
Post by: P-Dubb on December 29, 2008, 06:00:52 PM

think i remember seeing that skyjacker makes a lift for em, on there site i think i saw it