Overland Built Jeep Liberty KJ walk-around - 4K
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Today we are going to give you a walk-around/tour of our 2004 Jeep Liberty KJ. A lot of people have been asking about it, and we finally got it done. Sorry it took so long, ya'll!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to comment below, or DM us directly on our Instagrams!
@jeepasaurus_rex
@wandering_littlefoot
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Awesome build! It seems rare to Liberty overland builds. I built mine out for a rental vehicle in my business so it's mostly stock. Enjoy!
Thanks!! Yea they are few and far between, for sure
Love that jeep!
Thank you!
always nice to see another KJ build! I am saving up for bumpers now and I really like the look of that WAM bumper. @LibertyOffroad
Awesome! I follow you on Instagram, too. Looking forward to watching it grow
Legit build! One of the guys in our group is starting another build...a Jeep build!
Thank you! That sounds exciting 😎
Damnit boy I remember when you didn’t have none of that! Got it lookin dope now.
Thanks brother! It's been a long time building it up!
Really clean, I bought a 05 in 06 and put Ironman Springs JBA upper control arms, some other small stuff. Just turned 150,000 miles, it's still a daily driver (20mi!es to to the feed store). Wished I had the money for the snorkel and bumpers. Appreciate the time and tips.
That's awesome! You're gonna love it. Don't stress over all the extras, just enjoy it and enjoy the process😀
Damn, instantly recognised the music from Peter McKinnon's videos hahaha. Nice rig!
Haha, Thank you!
Happy to see someone not far from me rockin their Liberty. I'm in the RGV ... recently decided to do something with my 06 KJ that's been sitting. It's still stock right now (needs engine work first) but definitely appreciate the walk around and insight.
Oooh nice! I'm not far from you at all! What are your plans for it?
@@skyteamoverland5399 🤔🤔🤔 not too sure. Still learning.. need to keep it real simple at first.
@@bodynfocus ahh, okay. Nothing wrong with taking it nice and slow! Took me 9 years to get mine where I wanted
I feel inspired....
Dude! Way cool. Just barely touched my 04 KJ, installed an OME 2.5” lift and just bought steelies and 30s. Your build is inspirational, the video is long as hell, but great content! Subbed, cant wait to see where you end up!
Thank you! I'm glad that it can inspire! The video is definitely long, but I wanted to cover as much as I could for everyone😎 Do you have somewhere I could follow along on your build?
@@skyteamoverland5399 pandahpanduh on instagram! 👍
@@stevenrodriguez3982 following!
Damn i love that rear bumper!! Too bad he is out of the Liberty game.
Thank you!! I know, he was a great guy too!
Nice Liberty! I have been looking for off road bumper ideas.
Thanks! @wam_bumpers makes some nice ones
Just recently got into the Jeep Liberty world definitely looking for ideas and brands beautiful jeep man definitely gonna follow the insta. So far I’ve got 3inch lift with stabilizers on 30s with two inch spacers complete sound system all around
Oh, nice! A fresh start! I look forward to seeing what more you do with it! What's your IG?
Great ideas!
Thanks! I hope the video was helpful and enjoyable!😎
Four hundred second subscriber 🙋🏼♂️ right here
Wooo! Thank you so much!
Like video nice liberty
Thank you!
muy linda su jeep colega saludos desde Argentina
Gracias mi amigo!
I have a 05 liberty crd, and for years to lift it amd get bumper like you got, amazing video, but those four drawers in the back did you make them or buy them somewhere? I have some make shift plastic one and the ones you have, have so much more storage
Hey! The storage drawers were made by a friend of mine as well. Just a big square box with some slides and drawers🙂
Very nice!
Love the build. I boutght my first 4x4, a 2007 Liberty KJ (already lifted too) in excellent shape. I really want to build it up for some long range trips. But I’m having a heck of a time finding adding that would help. I want to add some jerrycans and would love something along the lines of the swing arm you have. I know you said your maker stopped a few years ago, but can you steer me in a direction that could help me?
Congratulations and welcome to the family😊 -- I would suggest reaching out to a local fabrication shop and see if they can make something for you. That is probably your best bet! I know WAM Bumpers is still making stuff, too, if you wanna check them out
@@skyteamoverland5399 Thank you, I'll check them out. I suppose if I have too difficult of a time finding something there's no reason I just couldn.t make something myself. I have the tools - not an expert though, but hey, that's never stopped me at any rate.
Woof! That's a build. Do you have a parts list/pricing breakdown? I would love to do something very similar to my 06 KJ V6
Hey Phil! Unfortunately I do not have a breakdown. What all are you interested in doing to yours?
@@skyteamoverland5399 Along the lines of Front bumper with a winch, Lights, Lift Kit, bigger off-road wheels, back bumper, tailgate step plate, roof rack...something simple for basic Overlanding (beaches, light mountain trails etcc) and definitely done over the course of the next year and maybe some performance upgrades under the hood well after that in 2 years
@@benaffblack this sounds like a solid plan!! Definitely check out @wam_bumpers on Instagram or their website. And Rocky Road Outfitters for some lifts😎
nice build, to bad some of that aftermarket stuff is no longer available for the Liberty.
Thank you. Yes I know, our aftermarket support isn't the best lol
I also have a 2004 jeep liberty with a two inch lift and I cannot find a steal bumper anywhere. Do you know where I can find one, like any specific measure? There is literally like no kj bumpers
Check out WAM bumpers!
Nice video!!
Thank you!
I located a 2007 4x4 that has not been abused. Thoughts? 130k miles Florida car.
Great build dude! Amazing! One question, which coils are you using? Im trying to look some shocks with reservoir to my KK 👍🏻
Thanks!! They are Eibach 14" in the front, and Old Man Emu 2865 in the rear
first i was like, why i didn't see this video before? and then is a today video...
Haha, took us long enough!
I just recently bought this vehicle and I wish to do add the tyres and suspension like yours. How May I do this? Would appreciate your help. Thanks
Thought synthetic rope was also safer vs steel
Top.
If it had a Diesel it would really kick ass
I agree! I've often thought about putting a little 4BT in it
For that interior did you paint the trim red or buy aftermarket vents and trim to change the color if you painted it what kind of paint is that
Hi! I pulled all the trim pieces and painted it with Rustoleum Sunrise Red spray paint
Wow thanks for the walk around just saw it and have been waiting on it. I’ve got an 03 and have slowly been adding to it. Is there a way to contact you to ask a few questions. Seems like you did a lot of stuff your self. Like to ask a few questions on how the rails on the roof are mounted. Thanks.
Hey Dustin, thanks for watching! Easiest way is to shoot me a message on Instagram (if you have it) ... @jeepasaurus_rex
Can i fit some 31x10.5x15s?
I just saw your reply I don’t have instagram how about email. Thanks
Answer to tire questions. Depends on lift. I have a 2.5 day star lift that you can fit 31s but your going to have to cut your pinch weld in the front fender and either have the right off set wheel or spacers if you have a factory wheel. I have a a tire equivalent to a 30 by 9.50 mounted on factory 16 inch steel wheel and and can fully flex to the max and not rub and I have not cut the pinch weld. I did trim my front bumper up which helps a lot. I did try to go with a 31 10.50 but was going to have to run spacer cut pinch weld and was going to have some rub at full flex I also have a 4 cyl that is geared a little high so tire killed engine. Ours is a budget build so I went with the spacer lift because I didn’t like reviews on the Rough Country 3 in lift I was so tempted to buy. It didn’t hold up over time and springs settled. I knew what I was getting with the Daystar lift and I’m happy with the performance for the price. I’ve Gone on trips with a family of four all our cooking and recovery gear tools. I’ve been on Jeep badge of honor trail and several trails. Yes I’ve gotten stuck and have been winched out several times but I know my limits when to back down and when to push through. And it’s awesome to see the looks on the people’s faces when you pass a 50,000 dollar decked out wrangler on the trail. A Liberty out on the trail gets people’s attention. The main thing is to get out have fun and explore you don’t have to have the biggest lift and tires though it does make it more fun or the 50,00 dollar rig if you got I’m happy for you but go have fun whatever level your at.
Nice video but just a little frustrating seeing a bunch of cool stuff that's not available any more.
Totally understandable! But hopefully it'll give some ideas to people who want to have some stiff custom made
@@skyteamoverland5399 I am having a hard time finding much of anything I want for my 2006 Liberty KJ CRD. I need roof mounting brackets for a 40" curved bar light (or any other suggestions in lighting), rear bumper with swing out for Jerry can/spare, sliders and undercarriage armor. I think I'm going to go with the Badlands 12000 winch with synthetic rope, was considering the ARB front bumper with bull bar, and I ended up ordering the Ironman 2" lift (was on steal of a sale) It's hard to find anything over 2" with the diesel but I did find one but the iron man was 1/3rd the price which allows me to get more other stuff quicker. Lastly, do you think I'll need new upper control arms and/or strut mounts with that 2" suspension? I'm crossing my fingers I can get a 33" tire in there with that 2" lift! Thanks!
great walk around. i just moved to SA, and got a 07 liberty. are there anything local to go 4x4?
Thanks! Congrats on the new Jeep! Local, ehhh, not so much. Hidden Falls Adventure Park is the closest real park that most people go to. There is Viking Endeavors off of the west side, but its small. And 281 Country Club on the south side, but mainly mudding
What measurements are the front coilovers?
What measurements are you looking for?
I have a 2.5 lift and the lower arms work obliquely. what changes did you make to put on a bigger lift?
I did the cradle drop and the coilovers which allow for a lot more height adjustment
whats the difference between kj and sport? I have a jeep liberty sport 03 and just wondering if the same parts will go on a jeep liberty sport
Sport is the trim. Kj is the model
@@KneeGrowDoingKneeGrowThings interesting name lol. -- @Kev yes KJ is the model. And the parts will all fit. There were essentially two different "body styles", and it's best to look for parts within those. They are 02-04 and 05-07.
What where the options you had picked for your WAM bumber?
I just took the one that they had listed on the website, and then had them shrink the vertical height of it so that it had more clearance
I have a 2006 and i was worried about putting a roof top rent because of the weight ,, jeep says the roof is rated for 150 lbs. so how does the roof hold up to the weight ? Any issues or did you reinforce it some how ?
I believe that the 150lbs is for the strength of the stock rails capacity, not necessarily the roof. But you do have to factor in dynamic vs static loads into the equation. For mine, I do not have the stock rails on it, as it is bolted directly to the roof. I haven't had any issues, and have not reinforced anything. This tent is an evenly distributed 189lbs
I want a rear bumper like that. Where can I order it?
Unfortunately you can't. I had a friend of mine make a few years ago, and he is no longer making them. I'd recommend going to a nearby fabrication shop and see if they can make something for you!
Hey my names Austin im wanting to lift my jeep liberty but not sure how to approach it and what to get
Hey Austin! I guess first you just need to figure out what your overall plan is for the Jeep, and then go from there. What will your primary purposes be, and how will it be utilized?
What model are the front Fox shocks
I can't remember exactly, but they are the 6.5" travel ones
😂😂😂😂😂 jeepasuarus rex!!
Awesome setup! I'm toying with the idea of getting a roof top tent on my KJ, but I need to keep it low profile. Can you give me some dimensions? I need the overall height of the closed tent with the front runner load bar kit (roof to top of tent), as well as the height from the roof to the top of the load bar. Thanks brother!
Hey, sorry for the delayed response! I'll get this for you tonight
Hey I didn't forget about you! I've been slammed at work. I'll try to get the information for you soon
@@skyteamoverland5399 Thanks for following man! No need to rush on it. Cheers
@@houseoflibra took me forever, but I hope this helps. Since I have the tent on my Gladiator now (shhhh🤫), I can't get the exact height from the roof to the top of tent.
2 3/4" rear feet height
3 3/4" front feet height
1/2" Load bar thick
1" from top of load bar to bottom of tent
10 3/4" Bottom of load bar to top of tent
@@skyteamoverland5399 Thanks so much for getting me these measurements, it helps a lot for my build. I have some height restrictions and need to make sure I’m within it. Looking forward to some Gladiator vids btw!
hi, how did you make the front fenders? and i can find a bumper like that ?
Hey!! They are just the stock flares but they are cut flat. The front is from WAM Bumpers
How’d you run the fox shocks ?
Using a top plate with shock tabs on it, which enable me to just bolt it straight in. On the bottom end, it's still using the clevis, I just had an adapter made to screw onto the shaft of the shock.
I just installed a RRO RockFather II. I wanted to do a 6" lift but I didn't know how to make a cradle. Where did you get the 4xguard skid plates? JBA doesn't sell them anymore.
How do you like the lift so far? How much lift did you get out of it? The drop itself is easy to make with some square tubing or solid steel, its the knuckle adapters that are the biggest challenge. I got mine from JBA about 5 years ago
@@skyteamoverland5399 . I got 3" of lift. I like it but 6" and a cradle drop would solve wheel well rubbing. CV joint issues and UCA clearance. Your setup is awesome.
@@omarjones1460 see if you can find someone local to make you some adapters for the knuckles and you'll be in business!
@@skyteamoverland5399 I'll look into getting some knuckle adapters made. I was looking for a bigger radiator too. Where did you get yours?
@@omarjones1460 awesome! I got mine off of ebay. If you search jeep liberty radiator you'll find it😎
What kind of gas mileage does a build out like this get? Do you only use it for off roading?
About 11-13 on average down here. But if I go to higher elevations I've got it up to about 16 or so! I use it for everything. It was my daily driver for over 9 years
Hi I write from italy .. could you tell me where I can find the fender of the front? Tnx
Hey sorry somehow I missed this comment! They are the stock flares, I just cut them down and had them Linex
I’m working on building my own fox coil-overs similar to yours, but only 4-4.5” lift on my 2010 KK. Do you know anyone who can make me a spring perch like that, and a top mount like that? Also, do you know where I can look for 3.5-4” lift rear springs? JBA no longer offers springs or hardly anything, Only UCA’s :( TIA
Hey Patrick! You can message Morgan at At The Helm and see if he can make the upper and lower mount for you. The piece that goes in the clevis would need to be made locally, and tapped to fit the bottom eyelet of the Fox. As for springs, I'd say check out any lift.companies and see what they have available. You'll need to know the length and the spring rate that you'll want, as well as diameters
@@skyteamoverland5399 thanks for the info. I have found fox coil-overs and fox springs. 600lbs spring, 2.5” ID, and about 12” in length. I may have a clevis piece for the bottom, just waiting for the coil-overs to show up to make sure the piece I have has the same thread as the shaft on the shock.
@@skyteamoverland5399 i believe I spoke with someone a while back at At The Helm about fox coil-overs and coil springs. Which is how i got my springs and shocks ordered. I’ll have to go back through my emails
@@pat14lang awesome! Any new developments since then?
@@skyteamoverland5399 i’m going to have some spring perches and top mounts made by a friend of a friend. The spring perches i have are for 3” I.D springs which is about the same size as OME and OEM spring diameter size. At The Helm said he couldn’t make the mounts I need.
Where can I get the bumper at
I'm not sure which one you mean, but the front bumper is from WAM, and the rear was made by a friend of mine
It’s called a snorkel dude, now why would that be? What are snorkels used for?
My primary purpose isn't for fording water. I have one and use it for cleaner air. Having the ability to use it to go onto deeper water vs. the stock location is just a small added benefit
@@skyteamoverland5399 yeah fair enough, but you said that there’s a “misconception” on what snorkels are used for, and you’re wrong lol you just said your reason is for cleaner air, even though you have a filter lol
Have you any plans on doing the 4.7v8 swap?
Hey Steve! No I don't think I will. I'd much rather do a diesel swap. Maybe VW
@@skyteamoverland5399 Diesel if fine unless your planning on travelling to really cold parts of the U.S. in the winter at which point a new set of problems occur such as needing a engine block heater and fuel jelling up. Not to mention the much heavier Diesel engine will cause your Liberty not to go as well in mud conditions.
@@mechanicsteve2320 yes we have a plan for all of that. Thankfully, the VW tdi's arent much heavier, and we will likely do a SAS on the KJ at the same time, so it'll be able to hold the weight and have a stronger axle to do so!😎
How big is your lift
It's around 7"
too heavy on the front , drop about 300lbs , then all the junk , save the front , it drops when you crawl .. , 20k on stuff , :(
"MY snorkel is for getting cleaner air"
No it isn't. You got a snorkel cause it looked cool lmfao. Get outta here.
Nice ride though.
You're entitled to say and speak how you feel, as am I. I don't do anything in life for a "cool factor".
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Come onnnnnn, bippidy boppidy 🤏
@@sudonix5923 lol...alright then
@@skyteamoverland5399 it looks really good though dude. Really
@@sudonix5923 thanks!