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Jeep JK Wrangler
Signature Series Bumpers
NOW AVAILABLE!!
Available for all 2007-Up Jeep JK Wranglers, Rubicon's and Unlimited's.

Xpedition Series
Jeep Bumper Tire Carrier
Available for all 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, Rubicon's and Unlimited's. Some drilling is required on 1998-Newer TJ's.

Xtreme Duty Jeep
Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier
Available for all 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, Rubicon's and Unlimited's. Some drilling is required on 1998-Newer TJ's.

Heavy Duty
Jeep Front Bumper
Available for all 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, Rubicon's and Unlimited's.

Jeep TJ Wrangler
Nose Guard
Available for all 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ's, Rubicon's and Unlimited's. No drilling is required. Nose guard is a bolt on option and can be used on OEM and most aftermarket bumpers.

Jeep TJ Wrangler
Rocker Guards
LoD is now offering Super beefy rocker guards for your 1997-2006 Jeep TJ and Rubicon. These rocker guards are available with or without a heavy duty tube step which are perfect for kids and your significant others.

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LoD Jeep JK Wrangler Signature Series
Rear Bumper Tire Carrier Installation Write-up

The all new LoD Signature Series JK Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier is a beautifully designed full width rear bumper that will compliment your Jeep JK Wrangler while providing heavy duty protection from the rocks. Constructed out of 3/16″laser cut steel plate, this bumper comes complete with D-Ring mounts, tapered ends for maximum departure angles and is available in texture or a matte black powder coat finish. However, in addition to all these standard features, this, the LoD Signature Series JK Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier is also available with a standard adjustable toggle latch, huge 1-1/2″ solid hinge pin with cap and locking pin that holds the tire carrier open. And, if that weren’t enough, you can also get this rear bumper with an optional, trail rack, jerry can mounts, 4″ recessed halogen reverse lights and an LED 3rd brake light.

M.O.R.E. 1" Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited
Body Lift Installation Write-Up

Even though I have a Full Traction 4″ Ultimate suspension lift on my Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited, I found that my 37×13.50 Toyo M/T’s were still causing some minor rubbing of the fenders at a full stuff. Of course, having a heavy PUREJEEP bumper with WARN PowerPlant winch up front and an extremely heavy PUREJEEP rear bumper tire carrier on the rear didn’t do a whole lot to keep my Jeep sitting at 4″ of lift. Needless to say, all I really needed to eliminate the rubbing I had was about an inch of clearance between my tires and fenders and that’s why I decided to install a 1″ body lift from Mountain Off-Road Enterprises or M.O.R.E. for short.

At a little over $100, the M.O.R.E. 1″ Jeep JK Wrangler body lift really is a perfect solution to giving your rig just a bit more breathing room to clear a set of bigger tires. It’s cheap, super easy to install and can be done by yourself with basic tools and in about an hour. You will not need to relocate your radiator, AC hard lines, or fuel filler hose and you won’t need to address your transmission shifter (if you have an automatic) or transfer case shifter. If you have a manual transmission, some minor trimming of the rubber inner shift boot will be necessary but thats about it.

Recent Write-Ups

	Rough Country Jeep JK Wrangler 4" Suspension Lift Installation One of the nicest features of the Jeep JK Wrangler is that it was essentially designed to sit on 35" tires. At least, if you’ve ever seen a JK on 35’s, you almost have to wonder why they didn’t just come like that from the factory. However, in order to get your Jeep JK Wrangler to clear 35" tires on the trail without any rubbing or other issues, you will need to get it sitting on at least 3"-4" of lift. While there are multiple ways to get you to this height, a true suspension lift (i.e. new taller coils and components to match) is what I would recommend and thanks to Rough Country Suspension Systems, you can do this upgrade for about $575 and a few hours out of your day.
	Rancho RS 9000X Pro Series Remote Reservoir Shocks When it comes to off-road performance shocks, few companies have the history and outstanding reputation that Rancho has been able to create for itself over the last 50 years. Needless to say, when it came time for me to start looking for a new set of extended shocks to go with the 4.5" of lift that I now have on my Jeep JK Wrangler, Rancho was the first company I turned to for help.
	AEV Jeep JK Wrangler Jack Base Made by American Expedition Vehicles, the AEV JK Jack Base is a molded plastic block that is broad enough to give you a larger foot print and stability in soft sand, has a keyed foot print for your factory scissor jack to prevent slipping and is tall enough to provide an additional 3-1/2" of lift. And for me, one of the nicest features of the AEV JK Jack Base is that it has been designed with a form fitted shape so that it can be stored snuggly in your Jeep JK Wrangler’s rear floor storage compartment when not in use.
	Jeep JK Wrangler AEM Brute Force Cold Air Intake System Installation Write-Up Without a doubt, one of the easiest mods that just about anyone can do to their Jeep JK Wrangler, even those without ANY mechanical experience, is upgrade their factory air cleaner box with a cold air intake system. And, by far, one of the best cold air intake systems available on the market today is the AEM Brute Force. Affordable and extremely easy to install, the AEM Brute Force Cold Air Intake System is designed to deliver more air to the intake valves and is routed in such a way so that its filter draws air from the safest and coolest location in your engine. Of course, with more air flow, your engine will see a boost in horse power and torque. And, being that this kit uses an easy to clean, reusable and oil free AEM DRYFLOW Synthetic Filter, you can be sure that your engine will still be protected with superior filtration.

Jim Burney's TJ
4x4xplor.com Featured Rig

2001 TJ 4.0L 3spd Auto, D30/35 4.10's, Trutracs front & rear, Old Man Emu 2.5HD Susp. Lift,
JB Conversions HD NP231, JB Conversions Super Short SYE, Tera 2Low Kit, Tom Woods Driveshafts,
TeraFlex Belly-up Skid, RE Front Adjustable Trac Bar, Exhaust by Banks, Flowmaster, Magnaflow, Jeepers & Creepers 62mm Throttle Body, LoD Stubby Front Bumper, LoD Extreme Duty Rear Bumper & Tire Carrier, Skids from Kilby, Skid Row, Cobra CB / Firestik, Headlights from IPF with Fatboys, BFG 32x11.50x15 MTs on Canyons, Hi-Lift Jack, Currie HD Steering, Currie 1" Motor Mount Lift, Performance Accessories 1" Body Lift, JKS Quicker Disconnects, On Board Air from Source CO2, Fire exstinguisher, First aid kit, Tunes by Sony, Hockey puck seat risers, Custom 3rd brake light, Custom fender flares.

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