NakedJeep
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Original owner - bought new in 1998. This is the 4.0L 6 cyl with 5 speed. Has factory A/C that works well.
When nth degree mobility first appeared, I made some calls and got the 3rd kit to be installed. The designer, and former Jeep engineer, Jim Frens, came out to Xtreme Rubicons in Arroyo Grand and helped with the install. Xtreme Rubicons is gone, but they built a few Jeeps using the nth degree system so Jim thought it was a good investment to use my Jeep as a teaching opportunity. The kit included the progressive rate springs that were only available for a short time. It also included lightning Rod quick disconnects that work even when not on a level surface.
The front suspension features the ORO u-turn cross over steering set up. You may notice in the pics there is no steering damper (shock) up front. It doesn't need it. There is no death wobble. This Jeep will run 80mph down the highway with no wobble. There is almost zero body roll when making even sharp turns. This suspension just flat out works!
The nth degree tummy tucker was installed without a body lift, making the fit a bit tight, and stuffing the trans tight up against the floorboard which made the floor a bit hot. I installed Koolmat, a race car firewall insulation, under the carpet to eliminate the excess heat, and dampen a bit of the road noise.
Air chucks on both bumpers for the Kilby engine driven on-board air. For those not familiar, this is a second A/C compressor mounted on the passenger side of the engine that provides significant air pressure for inflating tires, and driving the ARB solenoids to activate the lockers. There are air chucks on both bumpers at opposite corners of the Jeep. There is a small air tank under the Jeep mounted alongside the drive shaft. There is a pressure gauge on the dash so you know when you have the 90-95 psi to engage the lockers.
When I moved to Colorado, I decided the Jeep needed heated seats, so I installed inserts into both front seats. The off/low/high switches are on the dash - either side of the radio.
Although I have removed the back seat and add-a-truck, I still have them so you can revert, and take the kids or dog on the trail.
Some of the more important specs/features.
Drive Train
Dana 44 Rear Axle w/ Super 44 kit - Superior Axle & Gear
Dana 30 Front Axle w/ Super 30 kit - Superior Axle & Gear
4:88 gear ratio
ARB Selectable Lockers (Front and Rear)
JB Super Short HD transfer Case (Wide chain model)
Suspension, Steering and Wheels
Long Arm and Stinger - (nth)° mobility
RSX 9000 Adjustable Shocks - Rancho
U-Turn Crossover Steering - Off Road Only
35 x 12.5 Mud Terrains - B.F. Goodrich Tires
Aluminum Wheels - American Racing
Protection
Tummy Tucker Skid and Slider - (nth)° mobility
Oil Pan Skid Plate - (nth)° mobility
Gas Tank Skid Plate - Kilby Enterprises
Steering Box Skid Plate - Kilby Enterprises
TrailBoss Rocker Guards - Kilby Enterprises
Lower Control Arm Skids (Front) - Skid Row Automotive
Front & Rear Bumpers - Bulletproof Mfg.
Custom Welded Full Cage - Baker and McKay
Rock Ring Front Diff Guard - Poison Spyder
Recovery
Engine Driven On Board Air - Kilby Enterprises
8000 lb Winch - Warn
CB Radio - Cobra
Tunable CB Antenna - Firestik
Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher - Halguard
High-Lift Jack with large base
Snow chains for 35" tires
Various straps and bags.
Storage
Full metal locking console w/radio - Tuffy
Full metal locking Rear Storage Drawer - Tuffy
Expedition Rack - Kilby Enterprises (covers rear cargo area and rear seat area - above the full Tuffy slide out drawer)
Ricochet Rack (over the rear bumper - Bulletproof Mfg.
Jeep Saddle Bags (triangle shaped zipper bags made by Jeep that fit into the triangulated cage)
Tops
Soft top with sunroof - Bestop
Soft top Window Storage rollup
Safari top - Bestop
Extras
Pair of rear brake drums - new in box
Banks exhaust manifold - new in box.
Padded roll up for soft top window storage
Tire chains - 1 pair
All of this can be yours for $16,000
When nth degree mobility first appeared, I made some calls and got the 3rd kit to be installed. The designer, and former Jeep engineer, Jim Frens, came out to Xtreme Rubicons in Arroyo Grand and helped with the install. Xtreme Rubicons is gone, but they built a few Jeeps using the nth degree system so Jim thought it was a good investment to use my Jeep as a teaching opportunity. The kit included the progressive rate springs that were only available for a short time. It also included lightning Rod quick disconnects that work even when not on a level surface.
The front suspension features the ORO u-turn cross over steering set up. You may notice in the pics there is no steering damper (shock) up front. It doesn't need it. There is no death wobble. This Jeep will run 80mph down the highway with no wobble. There is almost zero body roll when making even sharp turns. This suspension just flat out works!
The nth degree tummy tucker was installed without a body lift, making the fit a bit tight, and stuffing the trans tight up against the floorboard which made the floor a bit hot. I installed Koolmat, a race car firewall insulation, under the carpet to eliminate the excess heat, and dampen a bit of the road noise.
Air chucks on both bumpers for the Kilby engine driven on-board air. For those not familiar, this is a second A/C compressor mounted on the passenger side of the engine that provides significant air pressure for inflating tires, and driving the ARB solenoids to activate the lockers. There are air chucks on both bumpers at opposite corners of the Jeep. There is a small air tank under the Jeep mounted alongside the drive shaft. There is a pressure gauge on the dash so you know when you have the 90-95 psi to engage the lockers.
When I moved to Colorado, I decided the Jeep needed heated seats, so I installed inserts into both front seats. The off/low/high switches are on the dash - either side of the radio.
Although I have removed the back seat and add-a-truck, I still have them so you can revert, and take the kids or dog on the trail.
Some of the more important specs/features.
Drive Train
Dana 44 Rear Axle w/ Super 44 kit - Superior Axle & Gear
Dana 30 Front Axle w/ Super 30 kit - Superior Axle & Gear
4:88 gear ratio
ARB Selectable Lockers (Front and Rear)
JB Super Short HD transfer Case (Wide chain model)
Suspension, Steering and Wheels
Long Arm and Stinger - (nth)° mobility
RSX 9000 Adjustable Shocks - Rancho
U-Turn Crossover Steering - Off Road Only
35 x 12.5 Mud Terrains - B.F. Goodrich Tires
Aluminum Wheels - American Racing
Protection
Tummy Tucker Skid and Slider - (nth)° mobility
Oil Pan Skid Plate - (nth)° mobility
Gas Tank Skid Plate - Kilby Enterprises
Steering Box Skid Plate - Kilby Enterprises
TrailBoss Rocker Guards - Kilby Enterprises
Lower Control Arm Skids (Front) - Skid Row Automotive
Front & Rear Bumpers - Bulletproof Mfg.
Custom Welded Full Cage - Baker and McKay
Rock Ring Front Diff Guard - Poison Spyder
Recovery
Engine Driven On Board Air - Kilby Enterprises
8000 lb Winch - Warn
CB Radio - Cobra
Tunable CB Antenna - Firestik
Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher - Halguard
High-Lift Jack with large base
Snow chains for 35" tires
Various straps and bags.
Storage
Full metal locking console w/radio - Tuffy
Full metal locking Rear Storage Drawer - Tuffy
Expedition Rack - Kilby Enterprises (covers rear cargo area and rear seat area - above the full Tuffy slide out drawer)
Ricochet Rack (over the rear bumper - Bulletproof Mfg.
Jeep Saddle Bags (triangle shaped zipper bags made by Jeep that fit into the triangulated cage)
Tops
Soft top with sunroof - Bestop
Soft top Window Storage rollup
Safari top - Bestop
Extras
Pair of rear brake drums - new in box
Banks exhaust manifold - new in box.
Padded roll up for soft top window storage
Tire chains - 1 pair
All of this can be yours for $16,000
