MB's Yankee Build Thread

MB · Mar 6, 2014

Install is tomorrow, it was supposed to be on Tuesday, but I had a stomach bug. I was in no shape to be driving much less waiting for a lift to be installed.

:-D I'm pretty pumped! Never driven a coil lifted vehicle much less been in one so. Hopefully I am not disapointed.

MB · Mar 8, 2014

Just got this installed.

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The4WDPatriot · Mar 8, 2014

You sir, need some Duratracs.

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MB · Mar 8, 2014

Tires I have now are biggest I'm going and they don't make em in this size. I'd have to go down to stock.

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the_jeep_now · Mar 8, 2014

Oh yeah, now you're talking. How is the ride/handling now?

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Creation · Mar 8, 2014

Looks much better. Do they sell super sliders for the KK?

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MB · Mar 8, 2014

The ride is firm and doesn't feel like it's going to bottom out on bumps.

I got it aligned and it still pulls to the right. I hope that's not a problem. The alignment specs looked good.

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MB · Mar 8, 2014

Several people sell sliders for the KK. My next purchase will be those.

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MB · Mar 8, 2014

Here's more pics

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Farmertom390 · Mar 8, 2014

did it pull at all before the lift?

MB · Mar 9, 2014

After looking at the alignment sheet it's the casters which can't be adjusted. Its supposed to pull to the right slightly.

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the_jeep_now · Mar 9, 2014

Saw a KK today with a metal loop built in to the original bumper. Looked OE. I kind of liked it. See if can find a picture.

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the_jeep_now · Mar 9, 2014

Found it.

Farmertom390 · Mar 9, 2014

Well atleast the castor won't wear a tire.

MB · Mar 9, 2014

TJN that is OEM. It clips onto the bumper and from what I heard it isn't too secure. Its also 500-600 new. There's a mod people take a JK light bar and mount it in its place. I think I'll try that at some point.

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MB · Mar 9, 2014

Caster won't wear a tire but it makes the steering feel loose.

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the_jeep_now · Mar 9, 2014

MB said:
TJN that is OEM. It clips onto the bumper and from what I heard it isn't too secure. Its also 500-600 new. There's a mod people take a JK light bar and mount it in its place. I think I'll try that at some point.

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Ouch! That's pricey :wow: It looks similar to the bumper kit RRO makes for Patriot except it costs $175 shipped.

MB · Mar 9, 2014

That's a great price!

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MB · Apr 7, 2014

I really need to update this thread. I updated the first post to show my list of mods. I can't believe how fast i've already gotten to where i'm at. I haven't even owned it a year yet and its looking awesome.

Anyone here miss the stock look of their Jeep? Sometimes I wonder if I would prefer the stock look with my lift and wheels. Something to think about.

SilverPatriot13 · Apr 7, 2014

I'm in the same boat. I just got mine in January and it's come a long ways. I don't like the stock look of these Pats as they look too "wimpy" to me. Just my .02. Let's see some pics and updates!

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