Transforming a Liberty...

[LilKJ]

Well I know I am pretty new here but I thought I'd share my transformation thus far in my attempt to make my Liberty in to a stout expedition vehicle. It spends a lot of time in the desert so it will end up with certain prerunner traits (not that that's a bad thing)

So here's what we started with: 2006 Turbo Diesel Jeep Liberty 4x4

Fresh off the floor:

First was to fab up a rack to hold a second spare:

Then a roof rack was built to hold the bikes and whatever else I need:

Full armor and tow hooks were added:

Extra lighting was needed and a guard was made for the new lights:

Next was a big one chop up the front end, relocate turn signals, and fab up flat fenders:

Navigation and electric fan cutoff added:

 

[LilKJ]

Finally lifted!!

Some 32" BFG AT's will be on in the next couple days... looking forward to it.

 

[LilKJ]

I forgot to add the best part!!

 

[haven]

Looks great! Which lift did you use?

 

[LilKJ]

It's a Daystar lift with Rancho Shocks. As soon as I finish some other things and dig up some money out of the back yard it'll get changed out with OME stuff.

 

[kcowyo]

Nice!

It's about time we have a CRD Liberty build thread here.


:beer:
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[XXXpedition]

so, in colorado adiesel is ok and in CA not. not fair! ))

well, durango is a nice town. we've been there in 03 meeting with our sponsors durango4x4...
an nice wheeling there too! i'm getting envious again )))
cheers
from germany
sven

 

[FurthurOnTheFly]

Very cool! We are coming through Durango in a couple of weeks, any great trails you can suggest and or back country camping and do you want to join us?!

 

[LilKJ]

You coming for the big FJ Summit? I can certainly recommend a couple trails in the area and would love to join you... send me details and we'll see what we can work out

 

[ox4mag]

I forgot to add the best part!!

Awesome!

 

[jerdog53]

I do like a CRD Liberty with a lift!

 

[2500Adventures]

Good work durangotang....i need to get a build thread done up on my rig, starting on the dual battery setup and then the Engel fridge installation. What you got planned next?

 

[LilKJ]

haha I knew some LOST bretheren would make an appearance.... well i currently have 4 265/75R16 BFG AT's sitting in the garage and some Soft 8's in the mail so those are the next step... then I hear the rear fenders calling

 

[2500Adventures]

sounds good sir, keep up the good work...I might make an appearance in your area around early june of 09. I'm working on a plan for a "Western Loop", but we'll see how things plan out as the time nears...

 

[FlyingWen]

Freakin Diesel!
I am jealous. I have a 02 and get a whopping 14mpg.

Rig is looking good so far. How about a front bumper??