theksmith 5,778 Posted August 4, 2011 Aimee has ditched the 2WD Trailblazer and is now a Jeep family member! We got her the KJ this weekend and took it out for it's first trip to the dirt (well sand actually) this afternoon. This will be primarily her daily driver, but may also go on some milder expeditions such as the Mojave Road, and will of course hit some forest roads when we go camping. The first thing she said when we looked at it was "can we get all-terrains instead of the wimpy tires?" - i'm so proud! I'm affectionately referring to it as my "spare jeep." Important Stats bone stock 2005 Jeep Liberty (KJ) Renegade 4x4 3.7L V6 Automatic Chrysler 8.25 rear axle with 3.73 gears Select-trac with 2WD, AWD, 4-Hi, 4-Lo (i believe this is a NP242 ?) all factory skidplates, driving lights, taillight guards, and appears to have some kinda rock rails full size matching spare wheel/tire leather heated seats, factory navigation, overhead console with whizbangs, etc ~64K Miles previous life appears to be behind an RV as has front tow bar adapter and break-away brake hookup. Immediate Plans i believe i have approval for the following in the near future: - de-badge - front side windows darker tint - iPod Adapter for factory radio - rubber floor mats - front tow hooks - air compressor, tow strap, tire patch kit - CB - front disconnects then as soon as we save up a bit: - mild lift (maybe 2") - one size larger tires, all-terrains (30 x 9.5") - rock rails - roof basket i'm thinking to keep the tire size small since it's mainly a daily driver, and we want to avoid the cost of re-gearing. not to mention having to get a rear tire carrier to fit a larger tire, etc. came with factory skids everywhere and trailer hitch. unfortunately the factory front tow hooks were removed by previous owners to install a tow bar adapter, so i need to take that off and get some hooks back. one day a rear locker might be in order as well, but that's about it for mods. Factory Build Sheet *DL Prem Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats -DB Dk/Lt Slate Gray ADLP Skid Plate Group AFF Luxury Group AHMS Convenience Group I AJPS Power Convenience Group APAS Monotone Paint AWS Smoker's Group A90P 3.7L Eng (EKG)/4Spd A/T 42RLE (DG6) BABS 160 Amp Alternator BC2S 600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery BRY Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes CF5S Rear 65/35 Folding Split Seat CGS Supplemental Side Air Bags CGUS Child Seat Anchor System-LATCH Ready CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags** CKDS Floor Carpet CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops CK3S Plastic Swing Gate Trim Panel CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats CLHP Cargo Trim Panel w/Storage Net CSRS Passenger Assist Handles CSWS Driver Assist Handle CTMP Deluxe Door Trim Panel CUDP Mini Overhead Console CUFS Full Length Floor Console CUKP Removable Ash Tray DGBS All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions DG6 4-Spd. Automatic 42RLE Transmission DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter DHP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System DJJS Dana 30/186MM Front Axle DMEP 3.73 Rear Axle Ratio DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle EKG 3.7L V6 Engine GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass GEKS Flipper Swing Gate Glass GFAS Rear Window Defroster GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors GNKP Rear View Auto Dim Mirror GTSP Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors GXMP Remote Keyless Entry GXXP Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System HAAS Air Conditioning JA2P Instrument Cluster w/Tach JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JHBS Rear Window Wiper/Washer JJAP Cigar Lighter JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet JJMP Auxiliary 12-Volt Rear Power Outlet JKYS Power Accessory Delay JPHP Speed Sensitive Power Locks JPM Heated Front Seats JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats JPYS Pwr Windows, Front 1-Touch Down K1PS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR K9AS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR LABS Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning LP LACP Illuminated Entry LAZP Vehicle Information Center LBBP Courtesy Lamps LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp LETP Traveler/Mini Trip Computer LHDS Headlamp Off Time Delay LMAS Halogen Headlamps LNJS Fog Lamps LN9 Delete Light Bar LPSS CHMSL Lamp LSES Enhanced Accident Response System MDAS Front License Plate Bracket MFKS Body Color Grille MLSS Accent Color Fascias MT2S Trail Rated Badge MVCS Jeep Badge MVDS 4X4 Badge MWZS Rugged Side Roof Rails MXGP Tail Lamp Guard MZLP 3.7L Badge MZ2S Renegade Badge NAS 50 State Emissions NB5P Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 Emissions NFPS 20.5 Gallon Fuel Tank NHMS Speed Control PX8 Black Clear Coat QX8S Black Clear Coat RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles RBKS AM/FM Compact Disc Radio w/Chgr Ctrl RCGS 6 Speakers RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna RSA Sirius Satellite Radio SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering SCGS Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel SDAS Normal Duty Suspension SUAS Tilt Steering Column TBBS Full Size Spare Tire TBRS Outside Tire Carrier TR7S P225/75R16 OWL All Season Tires TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires WDUS 16X7.0 Aluminum Wheels WKBS Matching Spare Wheel WLZC All Aluminum Wheels XCAS Occupant Classification System XEAS Tow Hooks XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate XE9P Transmission Skid Plate XGDP Universal Garage Door Opener XGGS Grocery Bag Hooks XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap XPFS Protective Coating and Remover X97P 1-Year Service Provided by SIRIUS YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. 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GOTMTNS 2 Posted August 4, 2011 Very nice, looks good. You may want to contact Randy Wright for some parts, he is actually going to be putting his KJ on 1 tons for a unique buggy. He had a small lift and an Aussie locker in the rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRUNT 111 Posted August 4, 2011 Congrats Aimee! It is little yet dark and adventurous. You should call it...wait for it...."Darth Tater!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klaykrusher 65 Posted August 4, 2011 X2 ^^^^ Darth Tater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,897 Posted August 4, 2011 What a cute little guy! Haha she's already testing his flex, go Aimee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number7 89 Posted August 4, 2011 Is it "trail rated"? George:cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted August 4, 2011 Is it "trail rated"? George:cool: hehe - it does have the badge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOTMTNS 2 Posted August 4, 2011 Is it "trail rated"? George:cool: hehe - it does have the badge! Yep, and they can be trained to do neat tricks like rollover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhart 0 Posted August 4, 2011 Yep, and they can be trained to do neat tricks like rollover. That picture never gets old. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K7VZ 19 Posted August 4, 2011 Be careful about leaving them alone together unattended. You might end up with a ZJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
