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The Mud Pit => General => Topic started by: Mr. Potter on January 19, 2009, 09:21:44 PM

Title: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 19, 2009, 09:21:44 PM
I bit the bullet and got a 09 jk rubicon. Pictures to follow. Need to start looking for lift and tires.
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: WillC on January 19, 2009, 09:33:02 PM
Congratulations, a JK Rubicon 2 door? I here some people are calling them Tj recovery vehicles.... :D
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 19, 2009, 09:41:59 PM
4 door
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: WillC on January 19, 2009, 09:47:40 PM
This forum is a great resource for the JK
http://www.jk-forum.com/index.php (http://www.jk-forum.com/index.php)
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: calvynandhobbs on January 19, 2009, 10:02:11 PM
Congrats. I've been looking at them myself, but I just can't stomache a payment right now. I think once I have my wife's Liberty paid off it will be time for me to buy something, but I'll probably still buy older so that I don't feel bad when I put scratches and dents in it. Maybe an 02-05 Rubicon TJ. I like the idea of already having D44s and lockers so I only have to build upon the lift and body armor.
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Axle on January 19, 2009, 10:31:19 PM
 :o  OMG!  Was it that blue one at Falvey's?  Congrats! 

What's your budget?  Just looking at 4wd.com there are a lot of lifts for the JK unlimited.  I like the 4.5" RE LA and the 5.5" RK LA.  Both fit 37's. 


Pictures!!! 
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 19, 2009, 10:48:44 PM
Yeah, The blue one. Im thinking a 3" and 34's. I can sell the stock tires for a grand probably. we will see. Free Satalite radio for a year, dual tops, tow package, locked cocked and almost ready to rock.
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: BayouGold on January 19, 2009, 11:33:07 PM
WOW! Nice KP.   :o
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Kral4me on January 20, 2009, 12:50:59 AM
Did you get rid of the car and your other Jeep then!?
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Seabee_BUC on January 20, 2009, 12:55:24 AM
Congrats!!! The JK's will fit 35's right out the gate with a 2" lift so if you plan on 3 or 4, plan on 35's or 36's! Can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: BayouGold on January 20, 2009, 01:01:46 AM
I had a peterson's 4wd mag a while back & they got a bunch of donor JK's & tested different lift kits in all types of terrain & situations. They were all short arm kits. The tests were divided up in stages ( best on rocks, pavement, baja etc.) & each kit had a write up & grade for that portion of the tests, including strengths & weaknesses &/or if anything broke. Anyway long story short, the overall winner was a kit that retailed for over $2k, & the runner up was a 3" Black Diamond kit. It placed first in a couple categories, & the magazine basically stated that would be their choice for an all around best performance plus affordability. Other kits were a 3" Teraflex, Full Traction, Fabtec, Superlift & a couple more I can't remember. Quadratec sells the Black Diamond kit w/shocks for around $800 i believe.
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Axle on January 20, 2009, 01:30:52 AM
Did you keep anything from the LJ, like your winch?
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 20, 2009, 02:16:53 AM
I kept the winch and all the little acc I had like the fire extinguisher and the OH shit handles..
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Doball on January 20, 2009, 02:34:48 AM
Congrats!!! I bet you got it for a steal.
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: rocket on January 20, 2009, 04:03:55 AM
Awesome, dude!
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 20, 2009, 04:36:19 AM
(http://forum.northeastjeep.org/Smileys/default/worthless.gif)
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: kirksjeep on January 20, 2009, 05:11:45 AM
Congrat'ts!!!  Just dont be like the JK guys from TFT that stopped wheeling to make coffee ???
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 20, 2009, 05:26:04 AM
Congrat'ts!!!  Just dont be like the JK guys from TFT that stopped wheeling to make coffee ???

HAHAHA That's funny, almost as good as the fat hillbillies i saw in VT with a still  in they're truck!
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Axle on January 20, 2009, 02:10:07 PM
Congrat'ts!!!  Just dont be like the JK guys from TFT that stopped wheeling to make coffee ???

HAHAHA That's funny, almost as good as the fat hillbillies i saw in VT with a still  in they're truck!

That's not funny, that's awesome!
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: rocket on January 20, 2009, 09:52:27 PM
so, this thread has been going for how many days?  and still NO pics????
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 21, 2009, 01:20:51 AM
ya i think he's lying (http://forum.northeastjeep.org/Smileys/default/poke.gif)
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: kirksjeep on January 21, 2009, 01:40:23 AM
Chiefkp's Jeep is really just new to him, but he is the second owner.  Here is a link to see the original owner:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGP2TcsbvRs
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 21, 2009, 01:54:48 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/411802716_26503279be.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: BayouGold on January 21, 2009, 02:14:16 AM
you sure that's not obama's, excuse me....the president's weekend ride?
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 21, 2009, 02:41:21 AM
Stop, I'll take some tomorrow.
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: rocket on January 21, 2009, 03:41:58 AM
Stop, I'll take some tomorrow.

Now you decide to get hot!
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Axle on January 21, 2009, 03:49:48 AM
Ok, seriously, I think I just threw up a little...  :(
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 21, 2009, 03:42:18 PM
Ok, seriously, I think I just threw up a little...  :(

hahaha
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 21, 2009, 10:59:59 PM
Here ya go folks, DROOL :P

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t279/chiefkp/DSCN0268.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t279/chiefkp/DSCN0269.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t279/chiefkp/DSCN0267.jpg)
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 21, 2009, 11:04:30 PM
almost to pretty to scratch.  hey can i borrow it?  if someone else puts the 1st dent in it, it doesn't hurt as much :D
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Seabee_BUC on January 22, 2009, 12:35:42 AM
Ummm Just so you know Kevin, Mopar has these available now, ready to bolt in!

Click me (http://www.quadratec.com/products/52446_103_T.htm)
ooo Me Too!  (http://www.quadratec.com/products/52446_104_T.htm)
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 22, 2009, 01:43:50 AM
I can barely scratch together the money lift and tires, let alone stuff I don,t need. Thanks for the heads up. Scott, did you sell the TJ yet?
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Seabee_BUC on January 22, 2009, 04:27:54 AM
Scott, did you sell the TJ yet?

 Nope...If it sells, it sells, if not then we keep it and wheel it Mississippi style...
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Mr. Potter on January 22, 2009, 11:44:30 AM
Scott, did you sell the TJ yet?

 Nope...If it sells, it sells, if not then we keep it and wheel it Mississippi style...

10-4 good buddy
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 23, 2009, 09:30:30 PM
Snuck some pics of his "upgrades" last night......

(http://i2.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/0b/71/7180_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Seabee_BUC on January 24, 2009, 12:31:00 AM
That's a whole lot of wasted $$$ right there... Damn shame...
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: Axle on January 24, 2009, 02:22:29 AM
Dang, and I thought mine was a pain to get in and out of.   ???
Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: HOT-ROD on January 24, 2009, 02:44:15 PM
congrats!!!

i'm not a fan of all the plastic molding. but i am trusting that it will all disappear on the first trail ride. LOL!!!

Title: Re: Chiefkp's new ride
Post by: PaulW on January 24, 2009, 07:08:24 PM
congrats!!!

i'm not a fan of all the plastic molding. but i am trusting that it will all disappear on the first trail ride. LOL!!!



My running boards did :D