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2003 Jeep Liberty KJ - Pursuit Of Liberty

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport
Owner/Hometown: John Mathys, Lancaster, California
Engine: 3.7L V-6
Induction: EFI
Transmission: 42RLE
Transfer case/ low range ratio: NVG241OR/4:1
Front end: High-Pinion Dana 30, WJ outers & brakes, JKS high steer
Rear end: South American Liberty Dana 44
Ring and Pinion: 4.56:1
Front Differential: ARB
Rear Differential: ARB
Suspension: Nth Degree/AEV long arm system, Fox 2.5-inch coil-over, Bilstein 5150 shocks, OME springs
Tires: 305/70R16 Maxxis Bighorn Radials
Wheels: 16x8 Cragar Soft 8's
Estimated Value: $30,000

2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Passenger Side View 2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Front Passenger Angle 2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Rods
2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Coil Over Shocks
An Nth Degree/AEV long arm... 
   
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2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Coil Over Shocks
An Nth Degree/AEV long arm suspension system is paired with Fox 2.5-inch coil-over shocks and a Currie Anti-Rock sway bar up front and Old Man Emu coil springs and 12-inch travel Bilstein 5150 shocks in the rear. This set up creates about 8 inches of lift and clears 33-inch tires, although 35-inch tires are slated for the future.
2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Rear Axle
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2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Rear Axle
At the rear of the Liberty is a Dana 44 from a South American Jeep KJ. The axle is equipped with 4.56 gears, ARB Air Locker, a Crane diff cover, TJ Disc brakes, and an Nth Degree/AEV differential Slider/Stinger combo. A Kilby gas tank skid plate protects the vulnerable factory fuel tank.
2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Front Axle
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2003 Jeep Liberty Kj Front Axle
The high-pinion Dana 30 front axle is outfit with 4.56 gears, an ARB Air Locker, CTM U-joints, Warn hubs, a Crane diff cover, WJ knuckles with JKS alloy high-steer and WJ rod ends, and WJ brakes with Cryo-treated Powerslot rotors and EBC brake pads.

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