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Members' Rigs: Kristoffer Smith "TheKSmith"




Kristoffers decked out WJ

2003 Crystal Black Grand Cherokee (WJ) Limited 4x4 Purchased in 2007 with 70k Miles and 2 previous owners (both in Scottsdale, AZ). 4.7 H.O. V8 with 5 Speed Automatic (265 Horsepower @ 5200 RPM, 325Ft-LB Torque@ 3600 RPM) QuadraDrive System (NP247 AWD TCase with Vari-Lock Front & Rear Limited Slips) Dana 30 Front, Dana 44HD (44A) Rear with 3.73 gearing, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes Sandstone Leather, Dual Zone Climate Control, Tire Pressure Monitors, Remote Keyless Entry, Deep Tint, Heated Seats & Mirrors, OEM Infinity Sound Sytem with 10 Disc Changer, Side Curtain Airbags, Trailer Tow group with Transmission and Power Steering Coolers, Moonroof, 10-way Memory Seats

Mods/Fixes/Upgrads: (I've done all the work myself so far except some fluid changes, and the Clayton Lift which required extensive welding) Lift: - Clayton Offroad Front & Rear Long Arm Lift - TeraFlex 4.5" Front & Rear Coils - JKS Front Adjustable Trackbar - JKS Front Swaybar Quicker Disconnects - Rubicon Express Monotube Shocks Front & Rear - IronRock Offroad Custom Length BumpStop Extension Front & Rear - IronRock Offroad Custom Length Rear Swaybar Links - IronRock Offroad Steering Stabilizer

Wheels/Tires: - Eagle Alloy Series 140 Black 17" x 8" Alloy Wheels (5 on 5 pattern with 4.5" Backspace) - 285/70R17 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 Tires (32.7" x 11.2") - Full Size Matching Spare - Innovative Balancing Dyna Beads (dynamic balancing media) in all Tires

Exterior: - All Clear & Black Front Headlights - Xenon Headlight Bulbs - LED Clear Front Running light Bulbs - LED Amber Front Turn Signal Bulbs - Completely De-Badged - Slight Trimming on Bumpers and Fenders

Other Work: - Relocated Custom Wiper Washer Bottle - Added OEM Front Tow Hooks - Added OEM HEPA Climate Filter - WeatherTech Front & Rear Molded Floor Mats - Replaced All Fluids & Filters - Replaced Plugs - Replaced Hood and Rear Hatch & Glass Lift Support Struts - Cleaned Throttle Body

ToDo: - JKS Rock Rails to be installed soon - MagnaFlow 3" Hi-Flow Cat & Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow 3" Muffler to be installed soon - Custom TCase Skidplate needed - Permanent CB Antenna needed - Replace Balljoints, Front Upper Control Arm Bushings, and all TREs - Fix Climate Recirc & Blend Doors - Paint Over OEM Woodgrain Interior Trim - Custom mounting for Rola Roof Rack needed - Different Intake - Headlight Wiring Harness Upgrade - Permanent Mount Air Compressor






 

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